Community Calendar

Please join us at the NMC Library on Thursday, January 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM as we celebrate Black History Month, diverse characters, and the power of reading to break down barriers at our Fifth Annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Night!

This is a completely FREE event with no registration necessary and children ages 3-12 are invited to READ, CRAFT & get a FREE BOOK!

Parents can join in on the fun or find a space in the building to relax while the kiddos hang out with us, reading and getting crafty!

For more information, please contact the NMC Library by phone at 231-995-1060 or by email at library@nmc.edu.

FELTING ANIMALS WITH ARMATURES
JANUARY 31 , 2026
REGISTER BY: January 30th
CLASS FEE: $50, or $45 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

With artist Mary Duggan!

This fun needle felting class will introduce students to felting in three dimensions with simple wire armatures. Students can make an animal of their choice. They will learn how to make a simple armature and beginner needle felting techniques. All materials and tools will be provided.

Come stab away and leave with something cute!

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Stop in during our craft pop-up to make your special someone a unique Valentine card or booklet.

All supplies and assistance provided. RSVP.

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 and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

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, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Sparking Creativity with instructor Carol Hohle

Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Skill: All Skill Levels
Cost: $130 member/ $145 nonmember

Launch the new year with a new view of creativity. Using “best hits” from the book The Artist’s Way–A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, participants will engage in journal writing and creative play to express ideas and intentions and come away with a deeper, creative approach to life.

Back again for 2026! Launch the new year with a new view of creativity. Using “best hits” from the book The Artist’s Way–A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, participants will engage in journal writing and creative play to express ideas and intentions and come away with a deeper, creative approach to life.

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, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Join us for a five-part conversation series hosted by Derenda Lefevre of Open Your Eyes To Access (OYETA). These conversations will focus on centering disability stories, the history of disability in our communities, and provide opportunities for non-disabled people to learn about disability, ableism, and what it means to embrace accessibility and equity in our community spaces. Refreshments will be served and continuing education hours offered.

#1 Your Lens On Disability: At this first conversation we’ll set our gathering agreements, begin to build relationships, introduce the learning arc for this series, explore our individual lens on disability, and learn from a disability activist.

YOUTH CERAMICS - VALENTINE'S THEME!
Ages 7 - 12
REGISTER BY: Feb. 2nd
CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay! Students will learn some basics of hand-building and will get to take home their very own Valentine's themed creations. Glazing is done by the instructor; a pick-up date will be emailed once the final firing is completed. All supplies are provided.