Community Calendar

Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way. A new story will be placed each month and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Open daily from dawn to dusk. The storybook for the month of September is “How Chipmunk Got His Stripes” by Joseph Bruchac & James Bruchac. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

Step back in time at the 1842 Dougherty Mission House built by Chief Agosa, the Odawa and Ojibwe people and Rev. Peter Dougherty. Explore life from 1842 to 1917 through the house, outbuildings and demonstration garden.

See unusual pure American chestnut trees. Docent led tours Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am to 4pm. Discover the Mission House that gave Old Mission Peninsula its name.

Tours:
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 adults
(12 and under free)

What makes a work of art ICONIC? Very few works become renowned the world over. Art historian Andi Gerring, retired instructor at NCMC, NMC and Kendall College of Art & Design leads a discussion on specific examples to examine the reasons for their enduring fame.

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 1 pm–3 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center
Skill: Beginner
Membership Status

Unwind, create, and explore the art of hand-weaving in this fun, meditative workshop. Students will learn to warp a round loom and practice stitches like tabby, soumak, and rya knots, crafting a unique weaving of their own design. With endless possibilities for patterns, textures, and color, this class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing, hands-on creative experience. All materials—wooden looms, tapestry needles, warp threads, and a variety of fibers—are provided, so you can focus on designing and weaving without any prep. Leave with a beautiful handmade piece and skills you can use again and again.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement
Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Development of Personal Style

Step into Ludington’s past and celebrate the rich lumber heritage that helped build our community during Ludington Lumber Days, a fall festival weekend packed with lumberjack-inspired fun, history, music, and adventure for all ages.

A suspenseful psychological thriller and courtroom drama. Claudia is a high-priced call girl incarcerated on a charge for killing a violent "john". The court appointed psychiatrist and an aggressive prosecutor say she is unfit to stand trial. Testimony from experts, physicians, and her parents dissects her psyche and childhood. Will the judge determine she's "nuts" or legally sane? Presented in staged reading format by OTP’s Aged to Perfection group, this show is recommended for adults only.

Join us for live music set along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau.

All music is weather dependent.

No tickets required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and get settled.

This is a complimentary event.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Join PoWeR! Book Bags for our annual fundraiser at Shady Lane Cellars on Saturday, October 3rd, from 4:30 to 7:30. Enjoy beverages, appetizers, charcuterie, desserts, live music, and good company with a breathtaking view of the vineyards.

All proceeds support our programs for children!

A suspenseful psychological thriller and courtroom drama. Claudia is a high-priced call girl incarcerated on a charge for killing a violent "john". The court appointed psychiatrist and an aggressive prosecutor say she is unfit to stand trial. Testimony from experts, physicians, and her parents dissects her psyche and childhood. Will the judge determine she's "nuts" or legally sane? Presented in staged reading format by OTP’s Aged to Perfection group, this show is recommended for adults only.

The Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference gathers full-time farmers, home-scale growers, and the farm-curious to explore growing practices, business skills, and community collaboration.

Join us for the 2026 conference in downtown Bellaire, which includes farm tours at Providence Organic Farm and Daybreak Dreamfarm, a screening of Farming While Black, a keynote from Rosebud Bear Schneider, and two days of sessions covering a wide array of topics.