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The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This Friday morning market offers a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods, cheese, meats and fish, jams, maple syrup, local honey, coffee and tea, lavender products and so much more! In 2025, the Market is open every Friday from 8:00am to Noon from May 30th through October 3rd.

Join Miss Anne for Preschool Story Time! Read new books, make new friends!

The 25th Annual Splash of Color Fun Run & Visibility Walk for Mental Health Awareness will have colorful paint throw checkpoints, door prizes, giveaways, and fun “Splash of Color” paint throws. Cost is $15 per person. All proceeds from the event are donated to the North Country Community Mental Health Client Special Needs Fund, helping clients achieve their treatment goals.

Register by May 2 to guarantee a t-shirt. You can also register the morning of the event from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Petoskey Festival Place Shelter. Everyone who registers will receive a prize drawing ticket.

The run will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the walk at 10:30 a.m.

This event is part of the May Mental Health Awareness Month activities organized by North Country Community Mental Health.

Join Grand Traverse County 4-H as we explore the world of birding! Learn how to identify and observe new species – all while enjoying the health benefits that birding can bring! There is no cost to participate, and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. Best suited for youth ages 10-14, but more experienced birders are welcome! Workshop 1 will be held on Sunday, May 7th, at the Grand Traverse Conservation District Community Room from 10:00am-11:30am. The workshop series will be held once a month, on the first Sunday of each month through October at various birding locations around Grand Traverse County.

Registration takes place on 4-H Online website here: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Look to register for the event "4-H Birding Workshop 1: The Basics of Birding."

Please call Emily Kotz, Grand Traverse County 4-H Program Coordinator, at 231-922-4825 or email at kotzemil@msu.edu with questions and event information.

Children can read to the trained Reading Dog

Join Miss Ann for Preschool Story Hour, Wednesdays at 10 am, Interlochen Public Library. Children ages 2-5 years will enjoy stories, songs and a craft. For more info call the library at 231-276-6767.

The Elk Rapids Farmers Market is brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. This Friday morning market offers a wide selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh flowers and plants, baked goods, cheese, meats and fish, jams, maple syrup, local honey, coffee and tea, lavender products and so much more! In 2025, the Market is open every Friday from 8:00am to Noon from May 30th through October 3rd.

Hours: 10am – 3pm

Description: Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop local on our historic front lawn! Browse Michigan vendors offering art, jewelry, crafts, food and more. This is a free event and great for all ages.

Please join us for a FREE concert to kick off Less Cancer’s Hike and Bike America 2025 event, a month-long endeavor to help get and keep America moving!
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors too!

Featuring Drew Hale
Saturday, June 7th
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Mt. Holiday, Traverse City, MI (weather permitting)

*FREE Less Cancer’s signature flavor ice cream cups, created by Moomer’s, to the first 200 people!

Food and cold beverages will be available for purchase.
Donations to Less Cancer are welcome.

We hope you join us for a fun-filled evening of good music and great food as we come together as a community to help support Less Cancer’s critical work of preventing cancer. See you there!

For more information about this event, and how to register for the Hike and Bike, please visit: https://www.classy.org/event/less-cancers-hike-and-bike-america-2025/e658997

Children can read to the trained Reading Dog