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.

It's our last show of this mainstage season! Join us on Weds, Apr 15, as we close out our "all Bowie songs" season with an evening where storytellers tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives that they confronted the wild, wacky, inexplicable, and absurd.

Doors open at 6:30pm // Stories begin at 7:00pm. $15 at door. There is free parking available in the Government Center parking lot.

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help artists prepare both themselves and their artwork for gallery opportunities. This session focuses on the practical foundations that support successful exhibitions and ongoing relationships with galleries.

Topics of discussion will be plans for upcoming programs, book sales and volunteer opportunities. Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome.

9:30am social time & 10am meeting held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318.

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.

This fun comedy begins with a theater-loving narrator playing his favorite cast recording. As the record spins, a 1920s musical springs to life in his apartment. The show-within-a-show follows a wedding disrupted by gangsters, mistaken identities and a tipsy chaperone. Hilarious and heartfelt, it’s both a loving parody and a tribute to the magic of classic musicals.

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.

There’s nothing more exciting than the first bloom of spring – especially here in northwest Michigan! This open call exhibit will feature work from a range of local and regional artists in a variety of media – all in celebration of spring!

Take in the beauty of Bloom! beginning April 4th in ourFisher Room Gallery.

Winter Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday – Noon to 4:00 pmClosed Mondays, Holidays and for Occasional Events

Admission to our Galleries is always free!