Community Calendar

Join GTCD for a mini wreath workshop, perfect for small spaces! Whether you live in an apartment, have a cozy front door, or just want a minimalist touch of nature, this DIY workshop will guide you through making your very own holiday wreath. Wreath form, a mix of fresh, locally-sourced evergreens, ribbon, instruction and tools will be provided. Attendees will take home their fresh mini holiday wreaths at the end of the class.

When: Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Where: Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City MI 49685

Registration: $35/person. Registration is required. Please visit natureiscalling.org to register. Space is limited.

Audience: Adults

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1 pm–3 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center

Students will learn how to create one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments using found papers, such as book pages, sheet music, maps, and other paper ephemera. Topics covered include selection and collection of papers, kinds of adhesives, folding and gluing techniques, and the physical and aesthetic aspects of hanging paper ornaments.

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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

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.

Join us for an interactive discussion about how to foster a culture of innovation within your organization. Together, we'll learn about the importance of innovation regardless of the type or size of your organization, best practices that you can implement today, and we'll share peer-to-peer learnings as intrapraneurs and entrepreneurs.

Facilitator: Brittany VanderBeek
Brittany VanderBeek has spent her career at the intersection of business, higher education, and the nonprofit world, championing business as a force for good and preparing the next generation for successful careers. Through sustainability consulting at BrownFlynn, Michelin’s Global Leadership Program, corporate giving and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy at Hagerty, fund development and community engagement at 20Fathoms, teaching innovation and entrepreneurship at Northwestern Michigan College and Grand Valley State University, starting her own innovation and growth strategy consulting business, Illuminate Opportunity LLC, and now leading U.S. business development for AquaAction, Brittany illuminates opportunities for people and organizations to innovate and positively impact on the world. She has an International MBA from the University of South Carolina and a BBA from the University of Michigan. In the community, you’ll find her on the water everyday throughout Michigan – whether training for the Detroit Marathon on the Detroit River, running with the Traverse City Track Club on Grand Traverse West Bay, or volunteering as a Grand Traverse Lighthouse Keeper.

Audience: Who is this for?
This session is designed for:

Art & culture administrators
Creative sector entrepeneurs