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Help us restore and protect the incredible ecosystems of Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve through invasive plant removal! Native wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and shrubs that rely on this healthy habitat are currently under threat of being displaced by aggressive invasive plants.

GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. Our team will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and invasive species identification and removal. No prior experience is necessary - just come ready to learn something new! This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to pull or dig out plants.

There is access to restrooms and drinking water at this site.

What we recommend bringing:

Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mud
Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks
Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Your favorite pair of work gloves, if preferred

Please meet us by the greenhouse/workshop area near the Conservation Center at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve.

The Friends of Peninsula Community Library Book Sale is back from August 7–13, 2025! Join us at the library for a week of incredible book bargains—and help support programs and services at PCL.

August 7: Members-Only Pre-Sale (join at the door!) 3:00pm - 7:00pm
August 8: 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 9: 10:00am - 5:00pm
August 10: 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 11: Half-Off Day 10:00am - 7:00pm
August 12: $5 Bag Day Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 13: $5 Bag Days + Charity Giveaway on Aug 13 10:00am- 4:00pm
Questions? Email us at pclfriends.omp@gmail.com

The Guided Walking History Tours of Traverse City will begin its tenth season on July 9th, following the National Cherry Festival.

The informative tour is about two and a half hours covering a two-mile route. The tours begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner 6th and Union St. near downtown.

There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times.

For 2025 our 10:00 AM walking tours begin on Wednesday July 9th and continue daily through October 8th. No reservations are needed, simply arrive by 10:00 AM please.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

Every Wednesday May 7th, 2025 - Oct 29th, 2025, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm. For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series

Pack a picnic and head to Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey for Crooked Tree Arts Center’s annual Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series!

Held 12:00 - 1:00 PM each Wednesday and Friday, June 18 through August 15, the concert series brings local musicians to the Gazebo stage.

Bring a lunch, lawn chair, or picnic blanket and enjoy live music in the park! These performances are free and open to the public.

Learn more and view the full schedule at: https://www.crookedtree.org/article/concerts-park or call 231-347-4337.

Date: M/T/F August 11, 12, and 15, 2025
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Learn to throw pots with lids and perfect your handle-making skills. In this class we will learn to throw small lids off the hump and practice several handle techniques

Discover the art of creating stunning and delicious charcuterie boards in our hands-on Charcuterie Building Class using our available garden ingredients! Perfect for food lovers of all levels, this class will guide you through assembling a visually impressive and well-balanced charcuterie spread. By the end of the class, you'll have crafted your stunning charcuterie board to enjoy and the skills to recreate it for gatherings at home. Whether hosting a party or enjoying a cozy night in, this class will elevate your entertaining game!

Maria Leggett grew up in Traverse City and graduated from Great Lakes Culinary Institute in 2018. While traveling in Italy in 2017 and 2018, she fell in love with the Italian philosophy behind cooking: simplistic and full of flavor.

Registration Fee: $35

Join our friends from Open Spot Theatre for an acting program for people of all abilities. This evening session (6:30-7:30 pm) is designed for older teens and adults of all abilities to explore acting, singing and dancing in a fun atmosphere. Instructors are professionals in theatre, sign language and/or special education. Their goal is to bring accessibility to theatre with fun, creative, and therapeutic activities.

Each session is concluded with a performance for families.

This event is part of TADL's celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act along with our partners Disability Network Northern Michigan and the Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council.