Community Calendar

Join regional ceramic artist Phil Wilson, founder & instructor at Traverse City’s Clay Space, for an artistic exploration of the Walk of Art Sculpture Park. Focusing on local flora, students will study the natural materials that make this landscape unique.

Using observation and drawing skills, participants will translate the fine details of the forest into textured ceramic tiles. Each student will craft a multi-tile relief panel suitable for hanging.

Note: Completed panels will be available for pickup at the park pavilion two weeks after the workshop. Exact dates and times will be provided at camp completion.

Dates: June 23, 24 & 25

9am-12pm for ages 6-8 years

1-4pm for ages 9-15 years

Cost: $150 (SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE- please contact Becky Lancaster at 231-620-1633)

Enrollment deadline June 12 or until full

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.

Corey Buchan from Buchan Tech is back with tips on all those frustrating things we know our iPhone and iPads do that we don't understand!

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.

Please join TADL and doctors from Munson Healthcare Neurology Team for this general information session about epilepsy. Topics covered will include:

Introduction to Epilepsy - What it is, Prevalence, Misconceptions

Recognizing Signs and Symptoms

Differences in Symptoms by Age Group - Children and Older Adults

Common Misdiagnoses

How to Identify a Seizure and Seizure First-Aid

The presenters will be Dr. Nicholas P. Zendler, DO and Dr. Erica A. Austin, DO.

If you would like to join us online via Zoom, please click here to register.

Students will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on heavy watercolor paper. The group will gather at the Thoreson Farm and utilize its surroundings for inspiration with varied study methods mixed into the exploration. Painting outside, weather permitting, will be one focus of this workshop.

Brenda will instruct vivid, rich color methods of underpainting and layering of paint from washes to thick, buttery paint strokes (impasto). Drawing with paint to create a composition and composing with energy will also be taught, along with paint application, color mixing, and proper paper preparation.

Sessions will explore techniques and individual approaches. Create one to two completed paintings per day. Although this class is intended for intermediate students, all skill levels are welcome.

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)

When it comes to finding work, the best resume wins. In today’s job market, the first person who reads your resume is an AI system – so to be the best resume, we need to write our resume differently than we used to.

In this workshop, we will use our 10+ years of experience helping people secure employment to share lessons for resume writing in the AI era, as well as provide drop-in resume revisions.

So bring your resume and your laptop, or borrow one from the library's Tech Center! The event will run from 3-7PM, and participants are welcome to drop in at any time.