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The Oliver Art Center is planning a slate of fun and festive holiday events for the week of December 8 – 14th. Activities include holiday-themed art classes and workshops, crafting, cooking, music and more. Classes offered during the week include a basket weave ornament class, fused glass ornament and a porcelain ornament class. Several free demos, classes and activities will also be provided including a Holiday Crafting Drop-In Day for families. On Friday, December 13th acclaimed pianist and vocalist Kit Holmes will present an evening of classic and popular contemporary holiday favorites in the Beck Gallery.Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 12 and under and can be purchased at OliverArt.org.

Join us every Saturday morning for donation-only Gentle Yoga. Accessible to all levels, beginners to long time practitioners. Bring your mat, doors open 15 mins prior to class.

The Oliver Art Center is planning a slate of fun and festive holiday events for the week of December 8 – 14th. Activities include holiday-themed art classes and workshops, crafting, cooking, music and more. Classes offered during the week include a basket weave ornament class, fused glass ornament and a porcelain ornament class. Several free demos, classes and activities will also be provided including a Holiday Crafting Drop-In Day for families. On Friday, December 13th acclaimed pianist and vocalist Kit Holmes will present an evening of classic and popular contemporary holiday favorites in the Beck Gallery.Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 12 and under and can be purchased at OliverArt.org.

Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. For more info, email: taartisansguild@gmail.com or Facebook: facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild. 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.

Every Wednesday, join us for relaxed acoustic play at the Old Art Building. Share techniques, talents and good vibes. We play pop, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass ... All levels of ability are welcome. Knowledge of basic chords is helpful. And of course, you are more than welcome to just hang out and listen. Jam session is hosted by Jim Redmond. Jim supplies lyrics and chords on large screen video so everybody can easily join and jam along.

Occasionally lessons are thrown in—Jim’s commentary about the history of a song and some music theory. Shared musical knowledge and songs by attendees add to the fun. Every session begins with “The Carp River Blues” and ends with “Sportin’ Life Blues”.

For questions or concerns, contact Jim Redmond directly at 720-965-0231

Join the Friends of Alden District Library at 9:30am for social time followed by the monthly at 10am. Social time & meeting are held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 12pm lunch will be at Torch Lake Beer Co. in Alden. RSVP by Dec. 17th call Alden District Library at 231-331-4318.

A grief support group/class will be offered at the East Bay Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-3pm, beginning October 3, 2024. This group/class will meet each Thursday (except for holidays) through mid-December. Please contact the East Bay Library (231-922-2085) or Sharon Neumann SPMC AdvGRS (231-633-8384) for more information. Due to space limitations, registration is appreciated but not required.

Join us for a presentation from Madeline Baroli, a climate adaption specialist with Salix, ATREP, and NIACS. This presentation will discuss the introduction of diverse tree species as a means of climate resilience. Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.