Community Calendar

Working on charity quilts and other projects. Newcomers are always welcome!

For more info, email: taartisansguild@gmail.com or Facebook: facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Come visit Alden District Library and see Karen Movsesian’s collection of vintage Pyrex dishware.

The display can be viewed during normal library hours. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30a-5p, Tue 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p.

The library is located at 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318. Free Event.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts invites the community to celebrate the season at its annual Charlevoix Circle mARkeT, running November 14 through December 30, 2025. This festive holiday marketplace features an inspiring array of handmade goods, original artwork, and locally produced specialty treats, all created by talented Michigan artisans.

The mARkeT opens with a reception on Friday, November 14, from 5–7 p.m., featuring complimentary refreshments and the first opportunity to shop the beautifully curated selection of locally made items.

Each year, the Circle’s gallery transforms into a winter wonderland of creativity, offering unique gifts for everyone on your list—and maybe a little something for yourself. Shoppers will find handcrafted jewelry, pottery, textiles, fine art, ornaments, candles, cards, and more, all made with care by local artists, crafters, and makers.

This exhibit is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship support of Charlevoix State Bank, whose commitment helps bring this beloved community tradition to life.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts, located at 109 Clinton Street in downtown Charlevoix, is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about the Charlevoix Circle mARkeT or upcoming exhibits and events, please call (231) 547-3554 or visit www.charlevoixcircle.org.

Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at Littlefield/Alanson Community Building on US31N in Alanson.

Music will be provided by The Hybrids, with Larry Dyer calling.

All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more).

No need to bring a partner.

Perfect for families.

Potluck at 6:30. Bring table service and dish to pass.

$10, $5/student, 12&under free.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center welcomes the new year with a small exhibition, Small Accomplishments by Leelanau County artist Harvey Gordon. This exhibition of acrylic paintings is in the GAAC’s Lobby Gallery from January 5 - April 23, 2026.

“Ever since I started looking at art, I’ve had a special affinity for small work; work that you could get up close to and see the whole thing, and how it was done,” Gordon said.

The acrylic paintings in Small Accomplishments offer an intimate view of the artist’s process and technique -- his signature practice of layering one transparent color on top of another, which he applies to a range of subjects: beach walkers, the American flag flying in front of a business, Sleeping Bear Bay.

Small Accomplishments is on view in the Lobby Gallery during GAAC business hours; or may be viewed online: GlenArborArt.org / Exhibits

What is Soup and Bread? It’s simple. Local restaurants donate soup. You come, eat, and pay what you want. All money raised goes to a local non-profit.

November: Planned Parenthood
December: North Sky Raptor Sanctuary
January: FLOW For Water
February: Jubilee House
March: Women's Resource Center

Participating Restaurants include: Bubbies Bagels, Cooks House, S2S, Umbo, Modern Bird, Black Star Farms, Common Good Bakery, Identity Brewing, and Farm Club

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)

This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years.

Newcomers are always welcome! For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

People of all skill levels, including beginners are invited to play.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center,

Sparking Creativity with instructor Carol Hohle

Registration Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Skill: All Skill Levels
Cost: $130 member/ $145 nonmember

Launch the new year with a new view of creativity. Using “best hits” from the book The Artist’s Way–A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, participants will engage in journal writing and creative play to express ideas and intentions and come away with a deeper, creative approach to life.

Back again for 2026! Launch the new year with a new view of creativity. Using “best hits” from the book The Artist’s Way–A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron, participants will engage in journal writing and creative play to express ideas and intentions and come away with a deeper, creative approach to life.