Community Calendar

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.

Celebrate a decade of art and impact at Crooked Tree Arts Center–Traverse City! This special evening is not just a celebration—it’s a fundraiser to support the next ten years of creativity, community, and culture.

This inspiring night offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the creativity happening every day at CTAC-TC. Tour our classrooms, meet teaching artists and students, and see firsthand the powerful impact your support makes—from youth art programs and accessible classes to exhibitions that bring national and local talent to our community. Enjoy wine, appetizers, and live music as you explore our galleries —and see how we’re building a space where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the joy and inspiration of art.

Your ticket is more than just admission—it’s a direct investment in the arts and in your community. The evening will offer additional tangible ways to help sustain and grow CTAC’s mission, ensuring that creativity, connection, and access to the arts continue to thrive in Northern Michigan.

Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just discovering Crooked Tree, we invite you to celebrate, connect, and be part of what comes next.

Tickets for this fundraiser can be found online along with more information about Crooked Tree Arts Center of Traverse City and our dedication to the arts community.

PFLAG Traverse City presents What Matters Most. Join us for an evening of song, laughter, and friendship. Learn more about PFLAG Traverse City and its mission. Light refreshments to follow the program.

Donations will be gratefully accepted in support of our growing programs.

The Suttons Bay Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM.

For the 2025 season, we will be at our established location on St. Joseph St. at the north end of the village. Located on the east side of the intersection of M22 and M204 (between Concord St. and Race St.)

Market Dates of Operation: May 24 – October 18, 2025

A playful contrast in scale, monumental paintings meet intricate miniatures.

All exhibits are free and open to the public!  Groups Welcome. 

Gallery & Gift Shop Hours:  M-F 11am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm.

Fun family event. Kid activities & entertainment. Juggler, caricatures, face painting, live music. Craft & artisan vendor booths. Local food vendors.

No charge for entry.

Come join the party and celebrate the 5th birthday of the new Glen Lake Community Library! We'll have cider and donuts, outdoor games, live music, library tours and demos and a family scavenger hunt.

Come see the Award-Winning Central High School jazz bands perform with one of the top Collegiate Jazz Ensembles in the world, the Michigan State University Jazz Orchestra One, (Rodney Whitaker, director) and special guest Sean Jones, trumpet.

Doors open at 2:30pm.

Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund concert
Performers: Lisa and Ingemar Johansson with special guests Sue Wood, Bob DeKorne, and Jeff Davis
Where: Mills Community House, upper level
When: Sunday, October 12th from 4:00-6:00
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What is the Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund?
The Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund will financially assist an individual or a family that has fallen upon hard times. This is done on a one time basis through the payment of a known expense such as a medical, housing or utility bill. Funds are collected and administered through the Mills Community House Association.
Funds are raised on a monthly basis by means of live concerts that are free of charge and open to the public. Caring area musicians and performers donate their time and talent.

The Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund was inspired by and has been built with The Empire Area Community Emergency Fund. To see their story please check out the Emergency Fund tab on the Empire Area Community Center’s website.

For more information on the Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund, our service area, how funds will be dispersed, and the nomination form, please visit our website: www.millscommhouse.org

This experimental comedy show has a laid-back vibe. Stand-ups test new material, improvisers play with fresh forms, and the unexpected takes center stage. You might catch a sketch, a short play, or even a mini game show.

Grab a drink, bring some friends, and settle in for a night of surprises and laughter at Comedy Lab.

2nd Sunday of Every Month.
Ages 14 & up.
$10 Suggested Honor Cover.