Community Calendar

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Youth (ages 7-17) and parents are welcome to visit a meeting of Pack 36 and Troop 36 to learn about the Scouting America program.

We meet every Wednesday during the school year at 6:30 pm. A variety of outdoor activities and like skills are instructed.

Kelly McCord returns to share information about caring for people with memory issues.

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Join AAUW‑TC’s annual May Book Sale next weekend, where every purchase directly supports women’s education and local scholarships. Proceeds from the sale help fund scholarships and educational assistance for women in our community, making a tangible difference right here at home.

As a nonprofit, AAUW‑TC proudly funds three scholarships each year, helping women pursue degrees, advance their careers, or offset the cost of continuing education. This book sale is one of the most meaningful ways we make that impact possible.

Every book has been thoughtfully selected and curated by our members. You’ll find a fantastic mix of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and more, all priced at $5 or less. It’s a truly great selection with something for every reader.

Come shop with purpose, support local women, and stock your shelves with something special. Every book sold helps open doors through education.

Kingsley is celebrating International Tuba Day with its third annual Tuba Day Parade in downtown Kingsley! Everyone is welcome to join the parade, no pre-registration or experience necessary. The parade will begin behind the Kingsley Public Library at 5pm, participants should plan to meet there around 4:45pm. Enthusiasm, signs and all instruments welcome, small percussion instruments will be available for loan.

An afterparty will follow at Kingsley Local Brewery with music by the Northern Lower Brass Quartet at 6:30pm. Come join us!

Join Norte at Mud, Sweat, and Beers for the fun and exciting Root Beer Race! The race is a short, fun-filled course of approximately a 1/4 mile.

Root Beer entrants will be grouped by boys and girls in the following categories:
* 6 and Under
* 7 and over

Join AAUW‑TC’s annual May Book Sale next weekend, where every purchase directly supports women’s education and local scholarships. Proceeds from the sale help fund scholarships and educational assistance for women in our community, making a tangible difference right here at home.

As a nonprofit, AAUW‑TC proudly funds three scholarships each year, helping women pursue degrees, advance their careers, or offset the cost of continuing education. This book sale is one of the most meaningful ways we make that impact possible.

Every book has been thoughtfully selected and curated by our members. You’ll find a fantastic mix of fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, and more, all priced at $5 or less. It’s a truly great selection with something for every reader.

Come shop with purpose, support local women, and stock your shelves with something special. Every book sold helps open doors through education.

🎹 PIANO PLAYGROUND 🎹
Explore. Learn. Get Hands-On.

Curious about how pianos work? Interested in music, craftsmanship, or trying something new? Join us for Piano Playground, a hands-on event designed for young people and aspiring musicians who want to explore the world behind the keys.

🗓 Date: May 2
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: TC Philharmonic Center, Traverse City

🔧 What to Expect:
• Get real experience working with piano parts
• Learn the basics of piano mechanics and repair
• Meet others who share your interest in music and craftsmanship
• Guidance from experienced professionals

🎶 Whether you’re a musician, a curious beginner, or someone considering a future in the trade, this is your chance to dive in and try it for yourself.

👉 No experience needed — just bring your curiosity, your device, and some headphones!

Come play, learn, and discover what’s inside a piano.