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)

Join us for Bingo at Shorts Pull Barn in Elk Rapids! A portion of proceeds go to Norte Youth Cycling.

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.

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)

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.

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply show up and share—no scripts, no pressure. Just real moments from your life, told in the moment.

Together, we’ll listen, laugh, reflect, and connect with neighbors through the power of spontaneous storytelling.

Participants are welcome to speak for up to 5 minutes, or simply come to enjoy the stories and the sense of community.

This gathering happens on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Kingsley Branch Library.

Event is free and open to all, with no registration required.

For more information or to request reasonable accommodations, please call the Library at 231-263-5484 or follow us on Facebook.

Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Skill Level: All

In this hands-on class, students will design and carve original stamps from soft carving blocks, then print their designs on fabric. The session begins with a brief history of tea towels and their role in everyday life, followed by demonstrations of image transfer, carving with linocut tools, and inking techniques. Students will proof their stamps on paper and scrap fabric before printing final designs on tea towels provided in class. They are also welcome to bring items from home, such as T-shirts, jeans, or other fabric, to personalize with their prints. The subject matter is entirely student-driven—drawings, photos, or sketches can all serve as starting points for stamp designs. With the flexibility to create multiple stamps and layer colors, participants will discover how easily patterns and motifs can evolve into bold, repeatable fabric prints. No prior experience is required.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Better Comprehension of Tools and Materials

2025 Blues Music Award Winner Thornetta Davis, was crowned Detroit’s Queen of the Blues in 2015 by the Detroit Blues Society, is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and independent recording artist. With a career spanning decades, she has shared the stage with legends like B.B. King, Ray Charles, Etta James, and Bonnie Raitt.

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center
Skill: All Skill Levels

Celebrate April is Poetry Month!

Color isn’t just for painters—poets use it to create vivid, memorable imagery and powerful metaphors. In this workshop, we’ll read poems that showcase the art of description through color, inspiring you to see the world with fresh eyes. You’ll write to focused prompts, share your work, and receive supportive feedback. By the end, you’ll leave with one or more original poems and strategies to infuse your writing with imagination, insight, and deeper emotional resonance. This class is perfect for poets of all levels seeking to enrich their craft and spark creativity.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity