Community Calendar

Sue Caviston teaches adults the basics of the old art of hooking yarn. Supplies provided. Experienced crocheters are invited to come assist!

RSVP as space is limited.

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.

Friends of the library gather at 9:30am for social time, with regular meeting beginning at 10:00am. Topics of discussion will be plans for upcoming programs and activities, as well as volunteer opportunities during the months of October thru December.

Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome. Held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318.

Creative Wellness Monthly Gathering
Facilitators: Carol Hohle & Meridith Mulcahy

Time: 1:30 pm–3 pm

Registration Deadline: N/A

Location: Meet at the GAAC front desk, then follow the fun—we may head to locations like Pine Street Studio or Thoreson Farm Studio during the summer. (Reserve Pinestreet Classroom as permanent option)
Skill: All Skill Levels
Cost: $10 member/ $12 nonmember
Min/Max: N/A
Time to Set Up: 15 minutes
Time to Clean Up: 15 minutes

This group will gather once a month to share and learn more about the value of creativity in our daily lives. Over a warm mug of brewed tea/coffee (or ice tea/lemonade in the summer!), come connect with others, share ideas, find inspiration, and practical tips to lead a more creative and whole-hearted approach to life. Each month, in addition to checking in with one another, we will explore different practices (journaling, stitching, collaging, photography) that may pique your creative curiosity.

Each week the group will meet at the front desk of the Glen Arbor Art Center and will move to locations such as Pine Street Studio, the GAAC Classroom, the GAAC grove or Thoreson Farm.

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 11 am–3 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

Curious about drawing but not sure where to start? This one-day Drawing Fundamentals workshop is the perfect introduction to the basics of drawing in a fun, relaxed environment. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on session will give you the tools to start drawing with confidence.

Participants will explore foundational techniques such as line, shape, shading, proportion, and perspective. Through guided exercises and simple still-life drawing, you’ll learn how to see like an artist and translate what you see onto paper.

Objective: Skill Development

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Dinosaur Dimensions: Expedition is a high-energy, family-friendly adventure that brings dinosaurs roaring to life! Animatronic puppets and robotic dinos, wild special effects, and hands-on science experiments make for an unforgettable expedition for explorers of all ages!

Tickets can be purchased online at the Opera House website or in-person at the box office.

Join us for a fun filled day of exploring herb-tastic activities, classes, and local vendors. Share in an allergen friendly, herbified lunch. Offerings include an Herb and Yoga Walk, Herbs for Pain and Inflammation Class, Make Own Herbal Remedies Station, and so much more!

This gentle movement practice brings peace and tranquility to your day and moves energy and circulation in the body, helping ease pain and strengthen our muscles, joints, bones and spirits.

Led by instructor Flora Biancalana, this class is very approachable for all experience and mobility levels. The class is done standing, or in a chair, and does not require any special equipment or ability.

Suggested Donation: $10/class

What if an art space didn’t have to be a gallery, theater, or museum?

Living rooms, vacant storefronts, barns, community spaces, and other unexpected places can create new opportunities for artists and audiences to connect. This Caffeinated Conversation invites participants to expand our thinking about where art can happen and explore the potential for non-traditional art spaces across Northwest Michigan.

Facilitated by Katrina Daniels, the conversation will draw inspiration from successful examples of alternative art spaces while inviting participants to imagine possibilities within their own communities. This is a collaborative conversation, not a presentation. Come ready to share ideas, learn from others, and imagine new places for art to take root across our region.

This session is designed for:
Artists and creative workers
Art & culture professionals / administrators
Community leaders and organizers
Anyone curious about creating new spaces for art

Workshop is free but must register to attend.

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)