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TART Trails and Up North Pride's Rainbow Run is a color fun run/walk and fundraiser around the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. The event celebrates the trail systems and the Northern Michigan 2SLGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month.

The route will take participants counterclockwise around the 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail. There will be five distinct and separated stations along the route for participants to receive their colors. The colors of the powders are bright and vibrant, and each station has a unique color theme. As participants make their way through each station, they are transformed into walking, running works of art.

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.

Date: Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Location: GAAC
Ages: 6–12
This workshop delves into the world of block printing, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. Students will explore and create printmaking. They will discover the fascinating history of Japanese block printing. They will gain foundational knowledge of art composition for an impactful design. Students will transform their nature sketches into a hand-carved block made from natural materials (styrofoam, corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap, etc.).

Final class project would consist of a vibrant colored, printing of their own unique art piece.

Date: Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Location: GAAC
Ages: 6–12
This workshop delves into the world of block printing, drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature. Students will explore and create printmaking. They will discover the fascinating history of Japanese block printing. They will gain foundational knowledge of art composition for an impactful design. Students will transform their nature sketches into a hand-carved block made from natural materials (styrofoam, corrugated cardboard, bubble wrap, etc.).

Final class project would consist of a vibrant colored, printing of their own unique art piece.

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.

Celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive parent/adult and child ceramics workshop at Thoreson Farm. Together, you’ll create one or two mugs with an Americana theme, perfect for the summer season. In this hands-on class, adults and children will learn basic ceramics techniques to shape and design functional, one-of-a-kind mugs. Guided by a skilled instructor, you’ll decorate your creations with Independence Day-inspired colors and patterns using a variety of surface treatments, making each mug uniquely yours. No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. After kiln firing, your mugs will be available for pick up at a later date.

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.