Community Calendar

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings By Carol C Spaulding

Leelanau County artist Carol C Spaulding brings Something To Smile About, a small group of new mixed media paintings, to the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery. The exhibition runs September 2 - December 17.

Working intuitively, Spaulding combines cut-paper collage with exuberant painting. She creates lively compositions in a bright, uplifting palette, full of expressive lines, inserting an array of delightful marks and icons. “I like to begin with an open mind and a playful attitude,” Spaulding said.

Something To Smile About may be viewed in the Lobby Gallery or online, GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

The GAAC is open:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon - 4 pm

The New Waves Community presents another session of a Spiritual Study of a Secular Book featuring "Democracy Awakening," by Heather Cox Richardson.

We will look at how democracy fits into our spiritual lives; how our spiritual values impact our roles and responsibilities regarding how we are governed, and in what ways can we contribute and make a difference. This meeting will focus on section II of the book, but you are welcome to join even if you have not read it. Contact esther@newwavescommunity.org for more information.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. The exhibition is November 5 – December 17, 2025, and features more than 100 works of art, 12” x 12” or smaller, by 19 artists working in glass, mixed media, collage, needlework, paper, paint, clay, and photography.

PREVIEW WEEK: Preview Week is November 5 - 13. Leisurely peruse the artwork online or in the Main Gallery. Small Works objects will be available for purchase at the Grateful Gathering on November 14, 6 - 8 pm. Artwork purchases continue through December 17.

GRATEFUL GATHERING: Enjoy holiday refreshments, and morsels while perusing the exhibit. In addition, the GAAC’s Art Wish List returns. Visitors can donate a wish to help with the GAAC’s year-round programming.

The 2025 Small Works exhibitors are: Michele Aucello, Sarah Bearup-Neal, Mark Bowyer, Mercedes Bowyer, Frank Clements, Lauren Everett Finn, John Huston, Claudia Keglovitz, Jessica Kovan, Cynthia Marks, Alice Moss, Nori Obata, Steb Prieto, Shana Robinson, Pam Spicer, Amy Stevens, Nina Tarr, and Judy Wieske.
View the Small Works exhibit online beginning November 5. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

PCL partners with VERSITI for a blood drive. Blood collected stays in Michigan.

Register at https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/zip.

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. | NCMC Library

At the dawn of the 20th century, Vienna stood at the crossroads of beauty and decay, a city of glittering culture and deep uncertainty. In Vienna 1900: A History of the Present, North Central Michigan College faculty member Blake Morley examines how artists and intellectuals like Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Sigmund Freud, and Arnold Schönberg responded to a rapidly changing world. Their search for authenticity amid political instability and social transformation gave rise to groundbreaking movements in art, psychology, and philosophy.

Join us as we explore how turn-of-the-century Vienna continues to echo in today’s cultural moment, a reminder that times of crisis often inspire both creativity and reflection.

Free event presented by NCMC's Global Studies Program & The International Committee. No registration necessary.

Emmet County Director of Planning and Zoning Tammy Doernenburg will explain the current process to update the Master plan in this Zoom event.

She will cover questions such as, "What are the issues identified by citizens and how are they being addressed in the process?" A Q&A period will follow.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom sign-in, email info@hestia.org. More information about Hestia Women’s Giving Circle can be found at www.hestiacircle.or and on Facebook & Instagram.

Each month Women in Tech gathers to build community and support amongst women working in, or interested in, the tech industry and tech-related roles or as an entrepreneur in the field. This meetup is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on, share our stories, and pool our collected expertise to support each other.

Build local connections to help you reach your goals. Gatherings are often made up of half-returning and half-new attendees, creating a welcoming and approachable energy.

This event is free and open to all, including students! Light snacks will be provided.

Registration is requested to ensure ample seating, but walk-ins are always welcome. Look for the Women in Tech/20Fathoms signage.

We can’t wait to see you!

Four Forest Area Community Schools music students are hosting a fundraising dinner at Twin Birch Restaurant on Thursday, November 20th from 5-8 PM to support their upcoming performance tour across Europe with Musicians Abroad.

The event offers community members an easy way to support local students while enjoying a meal out – no ticket required, diners simply mention they're supporting the Forest Area Music Students.

Students will be traveling to five European countries to perform and represent our local community on an international stage.

Join us for Trans Day of Remembrance as we hold space to honor the lives lost to transphobia and violence.

*6:00-6:30PM: Space to honor trans lives with music, poetry, and reflection
*6:30-7:00PM: Food, crafts, and community

Hosted in collaboration with Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT); Up North Pride, Evergreen, and Benzie Pride.

Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm