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Celebrating 19 years of creative collaboration, Twisted Fish, Blue Heron & Mullaly's 128 Galleries of Elk Rapids welcome you to our Big Day of Art! See artists demonstrating & mingle with friends as you tour all three galleries on Saturday, October 5th from 10am to 5pm. Watch for special prize give-aways & a chance to win a $100 Gift Certificate, all while taking in award-winning fine art. This is a great way to explore the lovely harbor town of Elk Rapids. We look forward to seeing you there. More details: https://twistedfishgallery.com/event/art-beat-gallery-tour-with-twisted-fish-blue-heron-mullalys-128/

Get in the Halloween spirit with the talented Joel Tacey. He returns to the GLCL with a fun-filled hour of magic and laughs, perfect for the whole family!

Homecoming week is going to be a six-day celebration of how much this special place has grown and changed over the past 18 years and the people in the community that have helped make it happen. This event is happening during the museum's normal hours of operation. The week will feature prizes, store discounts, a parade of popular crafts, and best of all, free admission for everyone! To spread the word and the nostalgia, we’re asking you to post photos of your family playing in the Museum. Post it to Facebook or Instagram and tag the Great Lakes Children’s Museum. Each photo posted between September 30 and October 5 will enter you into a raffle for the chance to win a Big Craft Kit, valued at $25! Power of Play Store Clearance Sale-
To help lighten the load, the store is having a moving sale. Do some early Christmas shopping or stock up on rainy day activities with fun, educational items discounted up to 50%. Plus, any purchase made during Homecoming Week will earn you a free vintage GLCM tote bag! Anyone who makes any size donation to the Children’s Museum can create and take home a tie dye t-shirt or sand jar!

October 5, Traditional Community Dance. Live music by Peacemeal and calling by Cynthia Donahey. Contras, squares, circles and more. All dances taught. Potluck at 6:30, bring dish to pass and table service. Alanson/Littlefield Community Building on US 31 N in Alanson. Sponsored by Blissfest.

FARM - TO - WALL
EXHIBIT RUNS: September 13 - October 26, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, Sept. 13th, 5 - 7pm​

Charlevoix Circle of Arts presents... A Harvest of Local Talent and Farm Fresh Perspectives.

This curated art exhibition includes 2D and 3D works of art that reflect the journey and beauty of agricultural like, nature and the farm-to-table movement.

Featured Artists:
Amy Peterman
John Watry
Rebecca Butler
Carol Madison
Douglas Barron
Brian Goff
Wendy McWhorter
David Giordan
Lauren Everett-Finn

Come dressed to the nines for a special gala event to celebrate the completion of our community mural project. Enjoy catered food, wine and beer, music, a silent art auction, (100% of the proceeds go to Art & Connection), and the opportunity to mingle with community members and view our completed mural.

Celebrating National Wildlife Refuge System Week, Friends of Seney NWR are participating along with almost 50 other refuges across the country, in a 5K Walk to raise awareness of the refuge and the need to protect our ecosystem. Everyone is invited. Special Guest, Puddles, the Blue Goose mascot of the National Wildlife Refuge system will be in attendance! There are two trails, both beginning at the Robertson Street trailhead. Walkers, bikers, strollers, all welcome. One trail is more accessible and is an out-and-back trail so participants can do a shorter walk if they'd like. Treats and "medals" will be handed out at the finish line. The event is not timed. Dressing as your favorite Wild Thing is encouraged. Registration at https://support.americaswildliferefuges.org/event/the-2024-walk-for-the-wild-seney/e616125. Participants may also register onsite the day of the walk.

Giant Pumpkin Drop, Kid’s Games, Beer Tent, Music, Cornhole Tournament, Craft Fair and more!

Rated PG | Run Time: 1h 35 m

ABOUT THE FILM
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE SELF CINEMA SERIES
Explore complex feelings through this Collective Self Cinema, a partnership with Care-O-Van. Bridging the Parent-Child relationship through film, Collective Self Cinema aims to help little and big humans understand themselves and each other better, to enhance a family’s felt sense of connectivity and love. Enjoy the movie and take home guided mental health resources. For a deeper experience, sign up with Care-O-Van for guided sessions with professionals after the film. More details are below.

ABOUT THE POST-SCREENING PROGRAMMING
After the film, families are invited to take a deeper dive into the therapeutic themes presented within each film by registering to participate in follow-up psychoeducational and expressive arts programming. This experience is intended to nurture a child’s self awareness and expression, as well as support a parent’s reflective capacity of their own experiences in order to gain insights into their child’s emotional world. Held at the Dennos Museum Center in partnership with Care-O-Van and TearwaterT, registration for this programming is independent and available here.

Programming Schedule
1-3 // Film screening in Milliken Auditorium
3-3:30 // Snack + social in Dennos Sculpture Court
3:30-4:30 // Post-screening workshops in Janis Community Room & Dutmers Theater
4:30-5 // Attendee wrap-up + departures

Photo by Disney/Pixar - © 2015 Disney Pictures

Save the date for the 2nd annual Fall Fido Fest!
Bring your furry friends along and enjoy an afternoon of shopping and dog-friendly activities, including a pet costume contest, dog agility course, and more! It will be a paw-some good time. Whether you're a dog owner or simply a dog enthusiast, this event offers a fun opportunity to celebrate the fall season with the whole family.

Location: Historic Front Lawn, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, hosted by The Village TC and Contigo Dogs