Community Calendar

Join Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department for a fun-filled Halloween afternoon at Station 12! Bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, games, prizes, community resources, and plenty of Halloween fun—all while learning some important safety tips along the way.

🚒 Meet community heroes
🎃 Explore community resources for you and your family
🏠 Spot the safety hazards in our “haunted house”
❤️ Learn how to save a life with Hands-Only CPR & Stop the Bleed
🎯 Play games and win prizes
🚒 Take a tour of Station 12
🍬 Enjoy trick-or-treating, goodies & more

PLUS! Enter for your chance to win a FREE one-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge, including waterpark passes! 🐺💦

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:00 p.m.
📍 Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department Station 12 (2025 N. East Silver Lake Rd.)

Come celebrate Halloween with us and make safety part of the fun! We can't wait to see you there! 🎃🚒👻

Trunk or Treat at the American Legion Post 531!
We are inviting all local businesses and organizations to sign up for a table to decorate and hand out candy IN the American Legion Hall! Prizes for the most creative tables!
Family Fun! We’ll have cider and donuts!
SATURDAY OCT. 31ST 1PM-3PM
18483 Cadillac Hwy., Copemish MI 49625
To register for a table please Facebook message the American Legion Post 531 or the Auxiliary. Or email JoAnn Bogus at joannbbogus@gmail.com

We are inviting anyone who would like to set up for a Trunk or Treat space to please contact us at 231-378-2007.

If the weather is good, we will have all of our Trunk or Treat folks set up in the parking lot. If the weather is rainy, we will set up in the Fire Station bay.

Spaces are limited, please RSVP.

Located at 14714 Lincoln St, Thompsonville, MI 49683

Questions, please call 231-378-2716.

Sponsored by the Village of Thompsonville Fire and EMS and the Betsie Valley District Library.

Preschoolers of all ages and their caretakers are invited to join us for stories, songs and active fun in the library’s lower level Community Room.

Books, Sweets & Local Treats at the Betsie Valley District Library!

Book Sale: Browse a wide selection of pre-loved books, hidden gems, and favorite reads at unbeatable prices. Perfect for stocking up your winter reading stash!

Local Honey Sale (while supplies last): Pick up fresh, locally harvested honey! All honey has been generously donated by the participants of our Adventures in Beekeeping Class.

CONTACT US
Have questions? Give us a call at 231-378-2716!
All proceeds directly support Betsie Valley District Library programs and community resources. See you there!

OAC's 2026 Winter Market will open its doors Friday, November 6th in the Fisher Room at the Oliver Art Center, featuring a remarkable collection of handmade gift items from a wide range of Michigan-based artists. Be sure to stop in to shop the Market and select meaningful holiday gifts for your loved ones! Purchases help to support Michigan artists and the Oliver Art Center.

Winter Market Hours:

Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sundays: Noon to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays

Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month (except November)! From printmaking to weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. Second Sunday Art Projects are included with museum admission. Please pay admission at the front desk when you arrive.

Second Sundays are made possible with support from the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

Preschoolers of all ages and their caretakers are invited to join us for stories, songs and active fun in the library’s lower level Community Room.

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

OAC's 2026 Winter Market will open its doors Friday, November 6th in the Fisher Room at the Oliver Art Center, featuring a remarkable collection of handmade gift items from a wide range of Michigan-based artists. Be sure to stop in to shop the Market and select meaningful holiday gifts for your loved ones! Purchases help to support Michigan artists and the Oliver Art Center.

Winter Market Hours:

Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sundays: Noon to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays