Community Calendar

This is a guided hike to the only wildflower sanctuary in the National Forest System.

Every Wednesday May 6th, 2026 - Oct 28th, 2026, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month and July 29. 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.

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.

WATERCOLOR: LOOSE LANDSCAPES
JUNE 11, 2026, Thursday, 10am - 1pm
REGISTER BY: June 8
CLASS FEE: $85, or $76.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

Nourish your spirit of experimentation in this high-energy session focused on the "flow" of water. You will discover wet-in-wet techniques and learn the simplicity of dragging, splattering, and spraying to bring fields, trees, and waves to life.

For all levels.
Takeaway: A newfound confidence in expressive landscape fundamentals.

Supplies included for $10 supply (please pay instructor directly at beginning of class).

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

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.

Local author Grace Edinger, who writes under the pen name Eloise Corvo, is proud to announce the release of her new book, Tunnel Vision: A Stone’s Throw Mystery. The book is now available wherever books are sold.

Tunnel Vision is the sequel to Corvo’s Off the Beaten Path, which topped Traverse City sales charts all last summer. The series is set in the fictional Lake Michigan town of Stone’s Throw, which is reminiscent of towns like Empire or Glen Arbor. This latest work from Corvo reflects her passion for Northern MI’s natural landscapes, offering readers another fun, bingeable murder mystery.

“There’s something magical about Northern Michigan. This book is full of crunchy maple leaves, sand dunes, and small-town vibes that’ll feel familiar to those who live or visit the area. The town of Stone’s Throw is a love letter to the region,” said Corvo.

Book Launch Party Announcement

To celebrate the release, Eloise will host a book launch party on June 11th at Earthen Ales in Traverse City. The event will begin at 7:00 PM and will include a performance from Full Tilt Comedy, and an “in conversation with” discussion with local journalist, Beth Milligan. Members of the public and media are invited to attend.

Copies of Tunnel Vision will be available for purchase at the event through local bookstore, Artemis Books and Goods.

OTP’s youth performers offer a musical retelling of The Princess and the Pea. Princess Winnifred, an unconventional and spirited woman, vies for the hand of Prince Dauntless, but must pass a test devised by his domineering mother, Queen Aggravain. Full of humor, quirky characters, and catchy songs, this comedic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea is a lighthearted tale of love and defying expectations.

Join the Manistee Conservation District, the Invasive Species Network and Plant It Wild at Black Cap Farm to immerse yourself in all things native.