Community Calendar

We can’t help you spring clean your home but we can help you get started with advice from a professional organizer!

Traverse City-based professional organizer and home simplification expert Ali LeJeune will present on how to bring calm and clarity to your spaces.

No pre-registration required.

Workshop for beginning gardeners who are interested in learning how to start plants from seeds.

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.

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.

MARCH 24, 26 & 31, 2026
6 - 8pm each day
REGISTER BY: March 22nd
CLASS FEE: $125, or $112.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

All supplies are provided.​​

Carving in ceramics involves removing clay from a leather-hard piece to create texture, depth, and patterns. Key techniques include incising (drawing fine lines), relief carving (removing background areas to make designs stand out), and carving through glaze layers.

This workshop provides clear, practical guidance for executive directors and board members on core governance roles and responsibilities. The focus is on how boards and staff work together, where accountability sits, and how to avoid common points of confusion. Participants will leave with shared language and tools they can use right away.

Executive directors are encouraged to attend with at least two board members to support shared understanding and application. Each organization may send 2–3 participants; additional board members are welcome as space allows. Please register early to secure your spots.

Facilitator: Cindy McSurely
Cindy McSurely is a nonprofit consultant with over 20 years of experience in the arts and culture sector, including leadership roles as a Development Director and Executive Director. As a consultant, she focuses on governance, nonprofit administration, and organizational strategy, helping organizations strengthen leadership and build practical systems. She is currently serving as a Transition Director/Interim Executive Director for an arts organization preparing to hire its first paid Executive Director—her second time leading this type of transition. Cindy serves as President of the Michigan Music Alliance, Vice President of NWMIARTS, Co-President of the Kiwanis Club of Petoskey, and as a Steering Committee member and mentor with Leadership Little Traverse.Audience: Who is this for?

This session is designed for:

Art & culture professionals / administrators
Board members

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)

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.