May 16 Thursday
Come see Caren Culver’s cute collection of sheep figurines during normal library hours. Mon, Wed, Th, F 9:30a-5p, Tu 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p. At a later date, a video of the display can be viewed on the library's website. Look for "On Display" link at left. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Join the Friends of Alden District Library at 9:30am for social time, followed by their monthly meeting at 10am. Meeting is being held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 12pm luncheon at the Dockside, 6340 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire. Contact the library at 231-331-4318 to RSVP by May 13.
The 5toOne Playgroup is a free playgroup for parents and their children ages 0-6 years old, gathering at Grow Benzie's Event Center, that includes a snack, a story-time and engaging activities designed for children 0-6. 5toOne Playgroup is a place where we help children thrive and connect parents with information and resources to ensure that all children reach their highest potential. Older siblings are always welcome.
Throughout this spring and summer, East Bay Township residents and stakeholders will have the opportunity to help develop a vision for the U.S. 31 corridor in East Bay Township, branded as the East Bay Beach District.
The East Bay Beach District has long been identified as a priority district in the Township, in need of an actionable framework for placemaking, safety improvements, and public infrastructure investment. The recently adopted East Bay Township Master Plan identifies a series of priorities for this corridor, and emphasizes future improvements that are rooted in resiliency and green infrastructure best practices, facilitate improved safe connections to corridor destinations, the Grand Traverse Bay waterfront, and surrounding multimodal transportation routes, and promote expanded outdoor dining opportunities and public streetscaping.
A public design charrette will be held the week of May 13. Public open houses will be held on May 14 and May 16 from 4-6 PM at Harbor Brook Hall. A complete charrette schedule can be found here.
The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh, locally grown produce and goods to the public, educate the public on the importance of farming and best practices for food production, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, create a community gathering space at the Township Hall, and create an agribusiness incubator with green-collar professional development opportunities. All are welcome!
The Ottaway, A River Reconnected, is a celebration of the soon-t-be-complete Boardman River Restoration Initiative, and it's capstone project, FishPass. With FishPass, the Great Lakes could soon see a resurgence of the acred native fishes, like lake sturgeon, thanks to a fully automated selective fish passage system, which will allow desirable fish species to move freely throughout pristine habitat while blocking passage of invasive species such as parasitic sea lampreys.
Join the filmmaker, Dan Bertalan, and the new Executive Secretary of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, Marc Gaden, who will set the stage for the film and story of the Boardman/Ottoway River Restoration.
Registration is required for this free event.
Join Traverse City's AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Committee for a free event with the goal to build greater understanding and empathy for people of different cultural backgrounds through positive engagement and welcoming learning events.
Local AAPI restaurants and chefs will provide the food. Afterwards, head to Milliken Auditorium for a screening of The Blessing and a Q+A with the director Liann Kaye. Then, enjoy a reading from Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Michigan-born author Curtis Chin. Among many accolades, his book is included on the Most Anticipated LGBT+ Books of Fall 2023. The evening will wrap up with a Q+A with Curtis Chin, and a book signing and sale.
Come join us for an evening of Mental Health Education and Advocacy!!
When: May 16th, 2024, 6-8pm
Where: The Rock of Kingsley Youth Center115 E. Blair Street, Kingsley, MI
Featuring the “Do It for Daniel” Documentary to be presented by Daniel’s Father, Jeff Olson.
"Do It For Daniel" is the documentary of Daniel's struggle with depression and mental illness and a message of hope, coupled with Suicide & Mental Health Awareness and Education. *Ages 13 and up recommended*
**Sponsored by everGrowth Consulting.**
This will be followed by a Q&A with our Mental Health Panel.
Food will be provided by Jimmy John’s. For our food count, RSVPs are greatly appreciated.To RSVP: Email sbrown@namigt.org.
*Ages 13 and up recommended*
Book Club - stop in to pick up the book on a first come basis
Learn to ballroom dance! No partner needed. All are welcome. No experience necessary!
Every Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, join us at 6:30 pm for Triple Two Step with Mel and Nancy Kiogima, and at 7:45pm for Salsa with Ramon Gaitan!
$15 x 1 class$25 x both$65/month x 1 class$100/month x both classes
Bodies In Motion Studio, 10660 E Carter Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684.