Community Calendar

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids.

These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

From 10:30AM-11:30AM Wednesdays in Elk Rapids at the Rotary Park. Balance Bike Meet-Ups ​are for riders ages​ ​2–5​.

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids. These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

Join Kingsley Branch Library and East Bay Branch Library at Camp Greilick for a day of activities and fun for the whole family! Miriam Pico, Cognition, NorthSky Raptors, WCMU, AuSable Institute, the National Parks Service, Nature Awaits, and many more! There will be rock climbing, outdoor games, camp exploration, snacks & ice cream, & more!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, call 231-263-5484.

ZINE WORKSHOP: BE YOUR OWN PUBLISHER!
-Ages 10 & up
-REGISTER BY: June 16th
-FORMAT: in-person

Be Your Own Publisher: How to Make a Zine with artist Jasmine Lace Petrie.

Part creative writing, part collage, 100% DIY!

One of the great analog arts, modern Zines (rhymes with beans) are generally understood to have started back in the 1930’s in the form of sci-fi fanzines as folks compiled and traded musings about their favorite science fiction. DIY Zine creation has been bubbling along under the radar for a long time, and you, too can go pre-digital to share the spark inside you! Zines are great for sharing with friends or family, anonymously hiding for strangers to find, or creating chapbooks for wider distribution. Join this class to share your spark!

In this workshop, students will create their own eight-page Zine out of a single piece of paper. The contents of your zines are entirely open ended – it can be poetry, tutorial, collage, sketches, etc. Bring ideas with you – including any writings or imagery you might want to include (not required, but helpful).

All supplies are provided.

Joel will stomp, chomp, and roar into the summer reading program with Dinosaur-themed books of all sorts that he brings to life with amazing magic, wacky stunts, and lots of audience participation.

You do not want to miss out! Free Event.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and Held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751.

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information. For more information about our event calender, click here.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

Miriam Pico kicks off the Children's Summer Program with music and movement on the lawn of the library (or inside if it rains!).

Join Challenge Island Northwest Michigan at the East Bay Branch Library for a fun STEAM Challenge - Bridge to Shark Tooth Island!

Your family can shark attack these STEAM challenges and build a Hungry Shark Maze game to take home! You'll be able to make a maze path that flows through the ocean with the end of the maze leading into the shark’s mouth. Add creatures, obstacles, and dead ends ....making it an underwater wonderland. Give each creature points and see how many food energy points you can "collect" to feed the hungry shark at the end! Challenge your family to get a higher score!

You can also try your strength with a Da Vinci Dive tank and/or make the always popular happy snappy shark!

Grow Benzie is hosting a summer kickoff event showcasing their new facilities makeover, live music by Barefoot, local food & drinks, and building tours. The open house format encourages attendees to meet staff and board members, learn about Grow Benzie's role supporting dozens of Partner organizations, and explore the facilities including: incubator kitchen, Fibershed & sewing studio, event center, hoop houses, studio offices, bee yard, edible trails, and community garden.

When?
June 19th, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm
Music starts at 7:30pm
Bring your own lawn chair or blanket

How much?
$10 suggested donation
Kids- FREE