Almanac

A program on the status of the Benzie, Leelanau, Kalkaska, Antrim, and Grand Traverse multi-county Materials Management Plans. These plans, required by the State, were designed to guide management of waste materials, with an emphasis on recycling and composting. Speakers: Lydia Gulow, Resource Recovery Director for Grand Traverse County, and Mathew Cooke, Community Planner at Networks Northwest.

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.

Learn diverse dance styles and make new friends in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced dancer, everyone is invited to join the fun.

Designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels, our Social Dance Classes offer an opportunity to learn new dance styles and enjoy the camaraderie of other dance enthusiasts. Each week, you’ll explore a different dance genre such as salsa, waltz, swing, or tango. Under the guidance of one of Interlochen’s skilled instructors, you’ll learn the steps and techniques—all while connecting with others and gaining confidence on the floor.

The classes emphasize the joy of moving to the music, sharing laughs, and creating memorable moments. Come dance with us and experience the delight of social dancing.

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.

Come join the discussion about Tim O’Brien’s celebrated short story collection "The Things They Carried". Published in 1990, the book explores the experiences of soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. The book was also the target of censorship challenges, and has been selected as the Banned Books edition of our Leelanau Reads community book discussion. Copies of the book are available at the library and local booksellers.

Screening of 'Powerful Women', a Cannes Film Festival award-winning documentary film followed by an in-person presentation by Madhvi Dalal. Among the film’s key subjects, Dalal is the founder of Padmad and is a social entrepreneur working in Kenya, Somalia, and Malawi.

This State Theatre Community Night is presented in partnership with Uplift Travel, NMC’s International Services & Service Learning Program, and the International Affairs Forum at Northwestern Michigan College.

Tickets required. $10 general public, $6 students, free for NMC students.

State Theatre, 233 E. Front St., downtown Traverse City
6pm doors open, 7pm film screening

All hail the kings! Groove along to iconic charts by four of jazz’s most legendary artists—Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Lester Young—in this one-of-a-kind celebration of jazz royalty from the Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra and Jazz Combo.

IPR listeners are eligible for (4) free tickets to select performances at Interlochen Arts Academy.

The Community Connection Concerts are presented by Interlochen Public Radio, Interlochen Presents and Interlochen Arts Academy. IPR listeners can claim up to four complimentary tickets for each eligible performance. Click here to see the list of Community Connection Concerts for Fall 2025.

To redeem:

• Select this event and click "Tickets" to visit the Interlochen box office
• Add the # of tickets (max. limit 4)
• Use promo code IPR25FREE at checkout (valid for fall of 2025 only)

Learn diverse dance styles and make new friends in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced dancer, everyone is invited to join the fun.

Designed for dancers of all ages and skill levels, our Social Dance Classes offer an opportunity to learn new dance styles and enjoy the camaraderie of other dance enthusiasts. Each week, you’ll explore a different dance genre such as salsa, waltz, swing, or tango. Under the guidance of one of Interlochen’s skilled instructors, you’ll learn the steps and techniques—all while connecting with others and gaining confidence on the floor.

The classes emphasize the joy of moving to the music, sharing laughs, and creating memorable moments. Come dance with us and experience the delight of social dancing.