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.

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way.

A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail. Open daily from dawn to dusk. The storybook for the month of June is “The Home Builders” by Varsha Bajaj. Sponsored by Alden District Library

The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival returns to Flintfields Horse Park with the $116,000 Meijer CSI3* Grand Prix. This three-star event brings international riders to Traverse City for an afternoon of outdoor competition, hospitality, and summer events during one of the region’s most anticipated seasonal traditions.

General admission proceeds this week support Munson Foundation through the Traverse City Horse Shows Charity Ticket Program.

Competition begins Sunday, July 5 at 2 PM. Tickets available online or at the gate.
Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

Featuring One Hot Robot
When: Sunday, July 5th from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)

Who: Open to the Public, free admission

An exclusive invitation to experience the private event space at Aurora Cellars Estate
*Tented area: first come, first served.

Available for Purchase: Select Aurora Cellars wines and cider by the glass, non-alcoholic drinks, mini charcuterie boards, and ice cream treats.

What to Bring: Lawn chairs and picnic blankets are encouraged! Coolers and additional food are allowed. No outside alcohol permitted on premises.

Please also include: You must show ID at the entrance to receive a wristband for wine and cider.

About This Event
Join GTRLC and the Invasive Species Network as we work to remove invasive baby's breath from Elberta Beach in Benzie County! Spreading easily over northwest Michigan's beaches and dunes, baby's breath crowds out vulnerable native plants and degrades important habitat.

The Basics:
GTRLC and ISN supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary, just come ready to learn something new! This is a moderately strenuous activity, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to dig out plants. There are porta johns available at the parking area.

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

For more information about volunteer events, what to bring and locations, please visit our website here.

Join us for Outdoor Story Time! Outside the library, overlooking the beach. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on.
These story times are geared toward pre-k to second graders and their caregivers, but fun for all who attend!

Rain site is the library’s lower level Community Room.

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.

Join the Glen Lake Association's watershed biologists on a fun and educational hands-on tour of Glen Lake on our Discovery Boat (ages 8+). As you cruise along the water, you’ll learn how area lakes were formed, what influences water quality, how to keep the watershed healthy, and so much more.

Two-hour tours run twice per day at 10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on June 26, July 10, July 18, July 24, July 31, August 14.

We are proud to offer the Discovery Boat program now completely free of charge! (Registration is still required.)

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.