Community Calendar

North Country Community Mental Health (NCCMH) is sponsoring its 11th Annual Autism Acceptance Walk on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Boyne City. On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 10:00 a.m. (approximately a half mile in length). Registration fee is $12. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of many great prizes including gift cards and special give-aways. Must be present to win.

All Autistic individuals, family, friends, and the community are invited to join together to walk in support of Autism awareness.

For more information or to register, contact Dr. Christine Dillon at (231) 347-9605, ext 3606, or cdillon@norcocmh.org, or visit Event Brite at https://tinyurl.com/mrxmnm2v to access the registration form and information. Register by April 3 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Come roller skate with us! Bring your own skates or rent from us and get ready to have fun!
Two sessions: 12-2pm, 3-5pm

$5 Admission/ $5 skate rental

Tickets available to purchase in-person. Cash, credit, and tap to pay accepted.

**If you need rental skates, make sure to arrive early; popular sizes rent-out quickly.

Helmets are recommended, but not required.

Hangry’s concession will be available throughout the event.

Youth (ages 7-17) and parents are welcome to visit a meeting of Pack 36 and Troop 36 to learn about the Scouting America program.

We meet every Wednesday during the school year at 6:30 pm. A variety of outdoor activities and like skills are instructed.

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way.

A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail, and is open from dawn to dusk. The storybook for the month of May is “My Little Book of Wood Ducks” by Hope Irvin Marston.

Join Miss Anne for a fun hour of stories, friendship, and crafts! Each week will have a different theme with several stories, a craft and time to play with friends both new and old. Free Event

Join Norte at Mud, Sweat, and Beers for the fun and exciting Root Beer Race! The race is a short, fun-filled course of approximately a 1/4 mile.

Root Beer entrants will be grouped by boys and girls in the following categories:
* 6 and Under
* 7 and over

There’s nothing more exciting than the first bloom of spring – especially here in northwest Michigan! This open call exhibit will feature work from a range of local and regional artists in a variety of media – all in celebration of spring!

Take in the beauty of Bloom! beginning April 4th in ourFisher Room Gallery.

Winter Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pmClosed Mondays, Holidays and for Occasional Events

Admission to our Galleries is always free!

Sat. May 2, Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at the Belle Tower of Petoskey, 224 Michigan St., (corner of Michigan & Petoskey streets in Petoskey). Music will be provided by Harbor Hoedown, with Larry Dyer calling. All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more). No need to bring a partner. Perfect for families. No potluck this month. Limited facilities available. $10, $5/student, 12&under free.

Families drop in 5/4 between 3-6pm for DIY activities from our favorite out of this universe movies! Crafts, activities, a guessing game and more!