Community Calendar

The Benzie Bee Guild is hosting a community workshop titled “So You Want to Get Into Bees?” on January 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grow Benzie.

This beginner-friendly event introduces participants to the art and science of beekeeping and highlights the vital role honeybees play as pollinators. The workshop will be led by Sharon Jones, a Bee Mistress with 46 years of hands-on experience.

The Benzie Bee Guild’s mission is to educate the public about honeybees and provide accessible, hands-on mentorship through its classroom bee yard. A suggested $15 donation supports the Guild’s educational programs.

We would appreciate your help sharing this event with the community through your calendar or announcements. Please let us know if you need additional details or photos.

Thank you for supporting local education and environmental stewardship.

Sincerely,
The Benzie Bee Guild

Learn about the importance of native plants and the cold-moist stratification process that many native seeds need to grow! Using recycled materials, we will choose and sow native seeds in containers to take home and set outside for the remainder of the winter season. Come spring, the seeds will germinate at their own rate with little interference - ready to be planted soon after!
This is a really fun and low-pressure way to get your hands in some soil and add new native species to your garden - or start one. Bring a friend and make it an afternoon! All levels of green-thumb are welcome/encouraged.

This workshop is one of three happening at different locations the same week - led by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN).

Tickets for online payment and instructions to pay via cash/check are on the registration form that can be found here: https://www.habitatmatters.org/events.html

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years.

Newcomers are always welcome! For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

People of all skill levels, including beginners are invited to play.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center,

People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library.

Learn about the importance of native plants and the cold-moist stratification process that many native seeds need to grow! Using recycled materials, we will choose and sow native seeds in containers to take home and set outside for the remainder of the winter season. Come spring, the seeds will germinate at their own rate with little interference - ready to be planted soon after!
This is a really fun and low-pressure way to get your hands in some soil and add new native species to your garden - or start one. Bring a friend and make it an evening! All levels of green-thumb are welcome/encouraged.

This workshop is one of three happening at different locations the same week - provided by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN).

Tickets for online payment and instructions to pay via cash/check are on the registration form that can be found here: https://www.habitatmatters.org/events.html

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

If you need help setting up your new phone or tablet, troubleshooting problems with your current devices, or navigating the internet, drop by the library for 30 minutes of free help from staff member Jeff Morton.

Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.