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People of all skill levels are invited to play. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome!

For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

We are here for you! Every Tuesday 5 Loaves 2 Fish, a 501c3 non profit, provides a community meal at the Leland Community United Methodist Church from 4-6 PM. All of our meals are homemade with a lotta love mixed in. Everyone is welcome. We Feed People!

Leland Community United Methodist Church is located at 106 4th Street, Leland, MI

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Time: 10 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 31, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Ages: 6+
Come make a Michigan memory out at Thoreson Farm and create a functional ceramics mug! In this parent/adult and child workshop, students will be guided step by step on how to create one or two Michigan-themed slab mugs. Students will also be shown different surface techniques to make their mug as unique as Northern Michigan. What a great souvenir!! No experience is necessary, and all supplies are provided.

All children must be accompanied by a paying adult. After kiln firing, your mugs will be available for pick up at a later date.

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.

The 1842 Dougherty Mission House opens its 2025 tour season on Wednesday, June 4th. Docents welcome guests Wednesdays through Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM.   

Explore this restored historic site and learn its story where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Discover our ties to the Mission Point Lighthouse.   

Contact us at Doughertyoldmissionhouse@yahoo.com if you are interested in reserving time for a group tour.     We look forward to your visit.

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.

Elevate your next gathering with handcrafted mocktails! Join Jack Lankford at the R.B. Annis Botanical Lab and Community Garden at Interlochen Center for the Arts for a fun and interactive class on crafting delicious non-alcoholic drinks that are perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make flavorful syrups, balance ingredients like a pro, and mix crowd-pleasing mocktails that will impress your guests. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just want to up your beverage game, this class will give you the tools to create stunning, alcohol-free drinks that everyone can enjoy. Cheers to great flavors and great company!

Jack Lankford, a Traverse City local, is passionate about crafting unique, flavorful experiences—both in the community and in a glass. As an experienced mocktail maker and educator, he has taught hands-on classes at Interlochen Center for the Arts, guiding participants through the art of syrup making, herbal and floral infusions, and crowd-pleasing drink recipes. Jack believes that great drinks bring people together, and his workshops are all about creativity, connection, and fun.

Registration Fee: $20