Community Calendar

Pack a picnic and enjoy live local music at Pennsylvania Park during Crooked Tree Arts Center’s summer Concerts in the Park series, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon – 1 pm.

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids.

These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

From 10:30AM-11:30AM Wednesdays in Elk Rapids at the Rotary Park. Balance Bike Meet-Ups ​are for riders ages​ ​2–5​.

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids. These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

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)

The showcase is the culminating event of the NextCycle Michigan Accelerator program. Sixteen teams will pitch their reuse, recycling, recovery, and recycled-content projects to potential investors and partners while competing for monetary awards. Each team will have five minutes to pitch their project/business, followed by 5 minutes of questions from the judging panel.

Judges will select winners from each group and attendees will have the opportunity to vote live for the People's Choice Award, recognizing one team from each pitch group as the "best" pitch.

Register for this free event and witness changemakers building Michigan’s circular economy.

PCL partners with VERSITI for a blood drive. All blood collected stays in Michigan. Register online here.

When it comes to finding work, the best resume wins. In today’s job market, the first person who reads your resume is an AI system – so to be the best resume, we need to write our resume differently than we used to.

In this workshop, we will use our 10+ years of experience helping people secure employment to share lessons for resume writing in the AI era, as well as provide drop-in resume revisions.

So bring your resume and your laptop, or borrow one from the library's Tech Center! The event will run from 3-7PM, and participants are welcome to drop in at any time.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile.

No tickets necessary—seating is first come, first served. Arrive early, grab your spot, and settle in.

Free Event. Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

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.

This lively community gathering brings neighbors together for an evening of great food, spirits, and line dancing, alongside a spirited auction with early online bidding.

All proceeds from the event directly benefit vital LCN programs—Food Pantry, Baby Pantry, Blessings in a Backpack, Financial Assistance, and Samaritans' Closet.

Enjoy a night of friendly competition while supporting Leelanau County residents facing life's challenging moments.