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.

Creative Wellness Monthly Gathering
Facilitators: Carol Hohle & Meridith Mulcahy

Time: 1:30 pm–3 pm

Registration Deadline: N/A

Location: Meet at the GAAC front desk, then follow the fun—we may head to locations like Pine Street Studio or Thoreson Farm Studio during the summer. (Reserve Pinestreet Classroom as permanent option)
Skill: All Skill Levels
Cost: $10 member/ $12 nonmember
Min/Max: N/A
Time to Set Up: 15 minutes
Time to Clean Up: 15 minutes

This group will gather once a month to share and learn more about the value of creativity in our daily lives. Over a warm mug of brewed tea/coffee (or ice tea/lemonade in the summer!), come connect with others, share ideas, find inspiration, and practical tips to lead a more creative and whole-hearted approach to life. Each month, in addition to checking in with one another, we will explore different practices (journaling, stitching, collaging, photography) that may pique your creative curiosity.

Each week the group will meet at the front desk of the Glen Arbor Art Center and will move to locations such as Pine Street Studio, the GAAC Classroom, the GAAC grove or Thoreson Farm.

The Annual NMC Hero Race, formerly the Big Little Hero Race, is back for another great year. Proceeds from the event support NMC’s College for Kids program and help provide scholarships for children in the community who need them so they can take part in these engaging, hands-on learning experiences.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18, 2026. The 11th Annual NMC Hero Race will take place on NMC’s campus and promises a morning full of energy, smiles, and a little friendly competition. Bring the whole family for the one-mile fun run, join the 5K run/walk, or challenge yourself with the 10K.

It is more than just a race. Enjoy a carnival atmosphere with games and activities, grab some yummy food, and stick around for awards. We will recognize top finishers, hand out prizes for best dressed, and present a special Hero Award to heroes who make a difference in our community.

More details, including start times and race day information, will be shared soon. Be sure to follow along on social media for updates and registration information. We look forward to seeing you at the starting line.

Register online at nmcherorace.com.
Early bird discount ends 3/18

Boat America is an 8-hour class . This boater safety class is for recreational boaters age 12 and older. Topics covered include boating safety and safety equipment, emergency procedures, navigation rules and aids, and boating regulations.

The class meets on Saturday, April 18, from 9 am – 5 pm. The class is held at the Traverse City Coast Guard station.

Lunch on your own.

Cost: $15 to cover cost of book and boater safety certificate.

You must attend all 8 hours to receive your boater safety certificate.

Preregister by April 16. Tickets must be purchased through Eventbrite or the ticket link below.

Showcasing works in wood, paper, and fiber, featured artists will present furniture, textiles, paper assemblages, basketry, and more in both functional and decorative creations.

Exhibit runs from March 14 - April 18
Tuesday - Saturday from 10am-4pm
Sunday from 12pm-4pm

Artist talk April 18-2:00

Join Us for Family Fun Days!

Family Fun Days are free, community-focused events hosted by YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative Traverse Bay. These days are a wonderful way for families to play together, explore the outdoors, and connect with local resources.

What to Expect:
Music & Storytelling: Don't miss special performances by Miriam Pico and Jen Strauss starting at 10:30 AM!

Giveaways & Prizes: Thanks to our sponsors, we are hosting raffle drawings every 15 minutes, including a chance to win a free week of Sparks Day Camp for kids ages 5–10.

Activities & Food: Enjoy arts and crafts, campfire s'mores, and a free lunch served from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM.

How to Give Back:
While the event is free, we encourage families to bring a non-perishable food item to donate as they arrive to help support our local community.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s next Coffee With The Authors conversation is April 19, 1 pm with Karen Mulvahill, author of The Lost Woman. Mulvahill, a Leelanau County resident, sets her novel in 1940’s Paris, just as the Nazis storm the City of Lights. What follows is a tale of one young woman’s resistance, art theft, and a long-delayed effort to restore stolen paintings to their rightful owners.

The Lost Woman is Mulvahill’s debut novel. Published in 2025, Mulvahill’s tale is fueled by history: the Nazi’s well-organized efforts to appropriate — through theft, murder and terror tactics — a vast array of cultural artifacts for installation in Hitler’s planned arts complex, the Fuhrermuseum, in Linz, Austria. Mulvahill will talk about how she crafted a story peopled by many characters over decades, and the role the arts played in the Nazi’s violent scheme to reorder the world to its specifications.

Coffee With The Authors is a series of conversational interviews with local, regional, and state authors about the art, craft, and process of writing, facilitated by GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal. There is no charge. Coffee With The Authors enjoys the support of the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library.

The Robert Giles “Truth Matters” Author Series Presents "A Conversation with a Palestinian and Israeli Who Both Lost Family to War And Why They Believe Peace is the Only Answer." Presented in Partnership with the International Affairs Forum.

“If you must divide us, let it be as those who believe in peace and equality and those who don’t ... yet.” ~ The Future is Peace

Aziz Abu Sarah is Palestinian. Maoz Inon is an Israeli. Both have lost family to the conflict and have known the bitterness of righteous anger. The world expected them to be enemies, yet they chose a different path. They forged a bond of brotherhood.

In The Future Is Peace, co-authors Aziz and Maoz take readers on a transformative weeklong journey across a sacred and bloodstained land. Together, they discover the mythic, political, and personal history that divides but also binds them.

Guest host is Ed Ronco, IPR News Director

General Admission Ticket: $20
Ticket + Book Pickup: $47
Ticket + Book Shipped: $55
Student and Teacher Tickets: Free

No age restriction with a valid school ID, student and teacher tickets admit one person to the live event. Books are not included.

Group Tickets
For discounted rates on groups of 20 or more, please contact: hanna@nwstc.org

Daily specials are offered by participating restaurants! Don’t miss this opportunity to try something new at fantastic prices.

Visit the downtown website to view menu items.