Community Calendar

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.

Thomas Joseph from Torch Lake Protection Alliance (TLPA) will be sharing a summary of the KTLB Project, the most comprehensive study ever undertaken on Torch Lake.

It started in 2022 after repeated concerns of persistent benthic algae were raised, leading TLPA to sign a contract with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to define the water quality of Torch Lake. The findings from this study will have broad implications for the greater Chain of Lakes, as this amazing water resource requires protection and care for future generations. USGS is working to complete and publish the final report in late 2026 or early 2027.

Free Program. Held at Helena Twp. Community Center 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 231-331-4318

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Join us for live music set along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau.

All music is weather dependent.

No tickets required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and get settled.

This is a complimentary event.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Laughter is alive at Full Tilt Comedy's Comedy Lab! Come see what our students are working on at this experimental monthly show. Improv, stand up, new teams, new formats... anything goes!

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

Gary and Jackie join us again with the songs we love. Jackie was a New Christy Minstrel!

Come on out to help plant native plugs at Abby’s Woods, found within Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting native plugs grown in GTRLC’s very own greenhouse.

For more event information, please click here.

Directions: Please meet us at the Abby’s Woods trailhead/parking area.

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

Created by artist Mary E. Burns, the exhibit features 29 handwoven jacquard portraits celebrating scientists, activists, educators, artists, and Indigenous water protectors from more than 20 countries. Through intricate textile art, the exhibition explores the universal importance of water and the women whose work helps sustain and protect this essential resource.

The exhibition will be on display on the Petoskey District Library's second floor from August 27 through October 15, 2026.

Throughout its run, the library will offer docent-led tours, related programs, book displays, and community conversations that explore themes of water, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge, and women's leadership.

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. We have been creating art and contributing to our community for over 40 years. We are quilters, embroiderers, knitters, weavers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more; all artists welcome!

Newcomers are invited to visit our meetings. Contact us by email at taartisansguild@gmail.com, or view our page at www.facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild.

Sponsored by Alden District Library, 231-331-4318, and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden.