Community Calendar

Join us for hands-on piano experience
- work with piano parts
- learn piano mechanics and repair
- meet others who love music and craftsmanship
- guidance from professional experienced professionals
- no experience needed; just bring your curiosity

Sat. May 2, Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at the Belle Tower of Petoskey, 224 Michigan St., (corner of Michigan & Petoskey streets in Petoskey). Music will be provided by Harbor Hoedown, with Larry Dyer calling. All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more). No need to bring a partner. Perfect for families. No potluck this month. Limited facilities available. $10, $5/student, 12&under free.

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.

Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

During International Compost Awareness Week, Nate Walton, MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educator, will lead this introduction to basic composting techniques.

During this free event, you will learn basic methods for composting residential waste at a household scale.

Virtual option available. Email Nate at waltonn2@msu.edu for more information.

Families drop in 5/4 between 3-6pm for DIY activities from our favorite out of this universe movies! Crafts, activities, a guessing game and more!

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)

Join us for part four of a five-part conversation series hosted by Derenda Lefevre of Open Your Eyes To Access (OYETA). These conversations will focus on centering disability stories, the history of disability in our communities, and provide opportunities for non-disabled people to learn about disability, ableism, and what it means to embrace accessibility and equity in our community spaces. Refreshments will be served and documentation for continuing ed hours are available upon request.

#4 Disability Justice: Our fourth conversation will explore our shared language, disability etiquette, the characteristics of an ableist culture and its antidotes, the future of accessibility, and celebrate disability culture.

Welcome birdwatchers! Audubon's Kirk Waterstripe joins us May 5th to discuss spring prep for bird feeding.