Community Calendar

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.

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This workshop guides participants in designing, creating, or selecting meaningful touchstones—including objects, photographs, writings, recordings, or other personal materials—they want in their lives during their most difficult times.Together, we’ll reflect on death and dying with care and openness, making space for personal, cultural, and spiritual difference.

Participants will also be invited to imagine and create personalized ceremonies for major life transitions, honoring diverse human needs and values while building respect for the art we make and the spaces we shape to support us. No prior design or art experience is needed

Date: August 3, 4, and 7, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Ages: 7–12

The Clay Cubs camp immerses young artists in various clay hand-building techniques while discovering how exciting creating in a real ceramic studio can be. It’s the perfect fit for the camper who likes to get messy and investigate the ceramic medium in depth. All projects are glazed and kiln-fired and will be ready for pickup in 2–3 weeks. The instructor can also make arrangements for shipping projects for a shipping fee. Join us for one session or all summer!

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2–4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

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)

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon. We have been creating art and contributing to our community for over 40 years. We are quilters, embroiderers, knitters, weavers, painters, potters, jewelers and more; all artists welcome!

Newcomers are invited to visit our meetings, contact us by email at taartisansguild@gmail.com or view our page at www.facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild.

Sponsored by Alden District Library with meetings 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.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time: 10 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels

Come make a Michigan memory out at Thoreson Farm and create a functional ceramics mug! In this parent/adult and child workshop, students will be guided step by step on how to create one or two Michigan-themed slab mugs. Students will also be shown different surface techniques to make their mug as unique as Northern Michigan. What a great souvenir!! No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. After kiln firing, your mugs will be available for pick up at a later date. Adult and Child must register separately

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2–4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

Tuition Assistance Application
To apply, fill out the short form at the link below. We’ll follow up within a week to confirm your award. If you have any questions, please call us at (231) 334-6112. We’re happy to help!
https://glenarborart.org/classes/scholarships/

Every Wednesday May 6th, 2026 - Oct 28th, 2026, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month and July 29. Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm.

For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com

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

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)