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Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years.

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.

In this informative series, our partners from 5/3 Bank will share essential information to help you become more comfortable with your banking and finances in today's digital world.

Plan to join us on the third Tuesday of every month this summer. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

July's session will go over the basics of General Estate Planning.

Remaining sessions in the series:

August: Understanding Credit & Score

People of all skill levels 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.

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 an informative and empowering workshop hosted by Dr. Erica O'Neal, a licensed pelvic floor physical therapist. This session is designed to provide insights and practical strategies for dealing with bowel dysfunction as well as managing and alleviating pelvic pain. Both conditions affect many individuals but are often shrouded in misunderstanding and stigma.

During this workshop, you will:

• Learn About Pelvic Pain: Understand the common causes and symptoms of pelvic pain, including how it affects daily life and overall well-being.
  
• Explore Effective Treatment and Options: Discover evidence-based techniques and how exercises that can help reduce pain and improve pelvic floor function - hint...it's NOT Kegels.
  
• Understand Bowel Dysfunction: Learn about the different types of bowel dysfunction, including constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence, difficulty with gas control, pain and their impact on daily life.
  
• Discover Effective Strategies: Explore practical and evidence-based techniques for managing and improving bowel health, including dietary adjustments, pelvic floor exercises, and behavioral modifications.
  
• Ask Questions: Participate in an interactive Q&A session where you can ask questions and get personalized advice from our expert, or ask privately after the session.

Whether you are currently experiencing either bowel dysfunction or pelvic pain or just seeking to better understand these conditions, this workshop aims to provide valuable information and support in a welcoming and educational environment.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Join local songwriters and recording artists Trillium Groove for this fun and engaging workshop for teens and adults on the basics of songwriting and recording! No admission fee.

Join us in learning about the basics of getting resin printed miniatures game ready! You will create your own miniature that will be printed and primed before the event for you to paint and take home. This class will cover primers, base coating, washes, and highlights using special acrylic paint formulated specifically for painting gaming figures.

Instructions on how to make and submit your figures will be sent with a registration confirmation email. All necessary supplies will be provided.

In order for the custom miniatures to be ready for the event, registration and required submissions will close 7/10/25.

Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter’s wheel. In addition, the class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. Open Studio and one 25# bag of clay included for all three sessions.

Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years.

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.