Community Calendar

The Garden Theater's 3rd & Final Summer Concert is with Cruz Contreras And The Black Lillies on Friday August 14th @ 7:30pm! Opening for this concert is local favorite singer-songwriter (and Interlochen student), Agnes Su!

Get your tickets at gardentheater.org

The Alanson Area Public Library Used Book Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 14th and 15th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Littlefield-Alanson Community Building 7631 S US Highway 31 in downtown Alanson. Hosted by Friends of the Alanson Area Public Library (FOAL), books are by donation to help support the library. Rain or shine!

For information, check out the Alanson Area Public Library Facebook and Instagram pages or stop in!

The Alanson Area Public Library is located at 7631 Burr Ave. Alanson and is open Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays. 231-548-5465.

It doesn’t get better than that, so purchase a ticket and show up on Saturday, August 15 for the 17th Annual Suds on the Shore Craft Beer + Wine Festival.

It’s a good time. We promise.

Suds on the Shore features 60 brewers from across Michigan.(goes to new website) All proceeds benefit United Way of Mason County.

The Northport Arts Association is proud to present the 2026 Northport Harbor of Creativity Invitational Exhibit, launching August 15th with an Opening Reception on Saturday from 5–7pm at the Village Arts Building (301 N. Mill St., Northport, MI). This popular exhibit is a must-see for painting enthusiasts.

The Opening Reception is free and open to the public, featuring complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. The exhibit will run from August 16th through September 12th, gallery hours Tuesday through Sunday, 12–4 PM.

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.

In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

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

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)

Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents.

Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.

Wake Up North is a nonprofit organization that teaches kids how to wakesurf.

On August 18th, we are hosting a surf session on Long Lake from 5-7 pm, and we have three (3) seats available for kids between the ages of 11-15.

Reservations required by emailing surf@wakeupnorth.com.