Community Calendar

North Central Michigan College (NCMC) invites high school juniors, seniors, and their families, along with current NCMC students considering transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree, to attend College Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The free event will take place on the Petoskey campus in the NCMC Athletics Center from 6–7:30 p.m.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from more than 40 colleges, universities, and military branches from across the Midwest. Conversations will cover admission requirements, academic programs, costs of college, campus activities, and residence life. Michigan Student Aid representatives will also be available to answer questions about both state and federal financial aid programs.

Students are encouraged to pre-register at https://app.strivescan.com/registration. Pre-registration provides each student with a personal barcode that colleges can scan at the event, saving time on forms and making it easy to share information with multiple institutions. After the fair, students also receive a follow-up report that summarizes the colleges they connected with during the event.

The College Fair is offered to the community by North Central Michigan College at no cost to students and families. The event is sanctioned by the Michigan College Fairs Committee, a joint initiative of the Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling (MACAC) and the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (MACRAO). For more information and a list of participating institutions, visit https://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/events/college-fair-2025.html.

Watershed Church invites the public to participate in Alpha, a free 10-week series designed to explore the basics of the Christian faith through conversation, community, and shared meals.

The series begins Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. and will run weekly through December 10, 2025, at Watershed Church, located at 720 S. Elmwood in Traverse City.

Each session includes a complimentary meal, a short film addressing a question about life or faith, and a small group discussion in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.

“Alpha is for anyone with questions, whether you’re curious about faith, skeptical of Christianity, or looking to reconnect spiritually,” said Pastor Jared Yaple of Watershed Church. “There’s no cost, no pressure, and everyone is welcome.”

Watershed Church hopes Alpha will give the community a space to have open and honest conversations about life, purpose, and belief.

EXPAND Storytelling #9 will take place at The Alluvion community performance venue at 7:00PM on Oct 1, 2025, in partnership with TC Design Week.

Four storytellers (and designers of many types) invited from the NoMi community will take the stage to share their life stories around how they find fulfillment from the inside out wherever they are. How they came to find the little things that make them come alive and how they continue to expand their being from right here, right NOW. Mindful, aware, present, grateful. Never arriving, always expanding.

STORYTELLERS:
Megan Stillwell, North Love and Table Health
Katie Asher, Slip Vintage,
Dana Lacuesta, Dana Grace Interiors
Ryan Hammon, Central United Methodist

TICKETS: $15 on Eventbrite or $18 at the door. Seating is limited to 150

Created and hosted by Chelsea Bay Dennis of C.Bay Design
In Partnership with https://www.tcdesignweek.com/

Boyne City artist Shanna Robinson’s Glen Arbor Arts Center residency is an exploration of two familiar materials that don’t usually go together: clay and fiber, woven. Robinson talks about her reasons why, and how she brings both together in this during a public presentation on October 2, 10 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center.

The talk is open to the public at no charge.

“My goal for this residency is to explore opportunities to connect two bodies of knowledge, fibers and ceramics,” Robinson said. “I plan to pursue two approaches to connecting these materials. The first is to delve into the possibility of ceramic forms as looms, or less formally, structures that can act as supports for weaving. The second is to make a series of smallish clay pieces that can be woven into my fiber work adding texture and sound.”

The GAAC has been hosting visiting artmakers as part of its residency program since the 1990s. For more information about the GAAC’s AIR Program go to GlenArborArt.org / ARTISTS.

The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh and locally grown products, educate the public on the importance of farming best practices, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, and create a community gathering space at the Township Hall. East Bay Corners Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and also offers a Power of Produce program for kids ages 5-13. There is family-friendly programming throughout the summer including live music, food trucks, and family game nights. It is a great night out for the whole family.

The Market will open on June 5, 2025 and run until October 2, 2025. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Township Hall at 1965 N. 3 Mile Road Traverse City, MI 49696. More information about the East Bay Corners Farmers Market and other Food Security programs can be found on the East Bay Township website by visiting: https://eastbaytwp.org/residents/food_security.php

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, local flavors, and community connection—all in support of Lakeshore Food Club’s mission of dignified food access.

This special evening will feature:

A Farm-to-Table Local Meal
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared multi-course dinner showcasing fresh ingredients sourced from partnering farms and producers. It’s a celebration of the farmers and producers who make our work possible and keep our community nourished.

Opportunities to Give
Take home a meaningful keepsake and make a direct impact through unique giving experiences, including handcrafted artisan bowls, House & Harbor exclusive candles, and interactive ways to support Lakeshore Food Club programs throughout the evening.

Continue Building Our Community
Connect with community leaders, local businesses, and friends—both old and new—as we come together to build a stronger foundation for dignified food access.

Whether you purchase a single ticket, reserve a full "Gathering of Friends" table, or sponsor the event, your support will help make Harvesting Hope 2025 our most impactful evening yet.

Elizabeth Evans, retired instructor at North Central Michigan College will be presenting a program on "Voyaging with Chief/Ogema Aishquaganabe; the people and Anishinaabemowin places he encounters."

She will show maps and tell us about the original names of familiar places in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet Counties.

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.

In honor of Health Literacy Month, the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library invites you to hear from a wellness expert Friday mornings in October. All programs are at 10:30am in the library’s lower level Community Room. Each hour-long program will feature a presentation and time for a Q&A.

Kicking us off on Friday October 3, join physical therapist and author Mike Swinger for a presentation on Strength and Balance for Winter. Swinger is a Physical Therapist at Leelanau Physical Therapy and the author of Runner’s Fix: DIY Guide to Running Pain-Free.

On Friday October 10, join licensed esthetician & herbalist Kelly Kehl for a session on ways to nurture the body through the seasonal shift into winter, including herbs, foods, skin care, and tools. A demonstration of skincare tools will be included. Kehl is the owner of Little Beauty Kitchen.

On Friday October 17, join psychiatrist Andrea Skrocki for a presentation and discussion on Seasonal Affective Disorder. Learn practical tools to manage the “winter blues” and how to improve your wellbeing during the winter months. Skrocki is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience, and the CEO of Total Clarity Psychiatry.

Wrapping up the series on Friday October 24, join physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist Dr. Erica O’Neal for a presentation on Pelvic Health Basics. This talk will cover the essentials, common concerns, practical tips and more. O’Neal is a licensed Physical Therapist, certified Brain Injury Specialist, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and a trained pelvic health therapist at Trailhead Physical Therapy in Traverse City.

No pre-registration required. Please call the library at 231-271-3512 or email information@sbbdl.org to learn more.

Join us at the East Bay Branch Library for a visit from our friends from North Sky Raptor Sanctuary to learn about birds of prey and their habitat, meet two "Raptor Ambassadors" and browse a hands-on artifacts table full of fun and educational items centered around birds of prey.

No signup is required for this free, all ages event.

This will take place in the North Conference Room of the East Bay Township Building, across the parking lot from the library.