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Head to Flintfields Horse Park for a Sunday afternoon of fast-paced show jumping, great food, boutique shopping, and open-air fun. Gates open early, and the main competition begins at 2 PM.

Bring a blanket for the lawn or upgrade your experience with shaded seating, VIP access, or a Cabana Box for your group.

All general admission proceeds benefit local nonprofits—this week, your ticket supports Accelerate the Care.

Tickets available online or at the gate and begin at $15. For an enhanced experience, consider our VIP upgrades.

Details at: traversecityhorseshows.com/visit

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.

The storybook is “Tidy” by Emily Gravett, and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and Friends, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is proud to introduce Creative Wellness Month, a new, expanded initiative launching this September. A month-long series of art, movement, mindfulness, and community programs designed to support well-being and inspire reflection, renewal, and creative exploration.

Building on their former Creative Wellness Retreat, this reimagined, month-long series invites participants to slow down, reflect, and reconnect through visual arts, writing, movement, meditation, and nature-based practices.

Program offerings will take place at both the Glen Arbor Arts Center in Glen Arbor and the GAAC Ceramics Studio at historic Thoreson Farm, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Programs are open to adults, with a mix of paid and free events available throughout the month.

A full schedule and registration information is available at https://glenarborart.org/introducing-creative-wellness-month-in-september/

For more information, please contact:
Kristie McCaw, Program Manager
kristiem@glenarborart.org

The National Writers Series is thrilled to welcome Mary Roach back to the City Opera House on September 23rd to discuss her newest book, “Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy,” an investigation into the wondrous and cutting-edge field of regenerative medicine.

Rich with humor and lucid detail, “Replaceable You” dives into the exciting and rapidly developing world of medical possibility while balancing the real and difficult questions faced by patients and doctors every day. Through interviews with patients, physicians, pathologists, engineers, and scientists, Roach immerses readers in the quest to build a new you.

“We are all replaceable to some degree or another . . . with the exception of Mary Roach. There is no one and nothing like her—singular, bizarre, dedicated, passionate, fascinating. Her writing traffics at the unusual intersection of science, storytelling, and humor …. and no one does it as masterfully or consistently as she.” – Jason Alexander, actor/director

Roach will be joined by guest host and #1 New York Times best-selling author and NWS co-founder Doug Stanton. The event will begin at 7 PM and includes Q&A and an author signing. You don’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind evening!

Grab in-person or virtual tickets today at nationalwritersseries.org!

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.

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.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LONG LAKE - A Farmers Market will be held at Haywood Park, due east of the Long Lake Township Hall at 8870 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, Michigan 49685 near the Bocce Ball Courts. The Market will be open Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm from June 5th to October 2nd.

We are excited to create a community-based market that celebrates the historic agricultural traditions of Long Lake Township while providing opportunities for Long Lake residents and the surrounding community to buy and sell locally grown and produced products.

If you would like to participate, please email us at welcome@longlaketownship.com, call us at (231)946-2249, or stop by the township hall. Also, we will continuously be accepting vendor applications. If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit the township website or stop by for more information and an application.

Date: Thursday, September 25, and Friday, September 26, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm–4:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2024
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom

Join us for a transformative two-day experience where we’ll use mixed media art to challenge and change the way we see ourselves through our self-image and mindset.

On Day 1, you’ll use a selfie as a starting point to bring out the stories and inner dialogue you carry. Through painting, collage, and personal symbolism, you’ll give shape to those doubts, fears, and insecurities.

On Day 2, we’ll step into self-compassion. You’ll transform your artwork, layering over your Day 1 creation with words, colors, and images that speak to your true worth. By the end, you’ll have a powerful, positive self-portrait that reflects your inner resilience and the beauty of your unique journey.

End Results:

A tangible piece of self-expression that embodies self-acceptance and personal growth
Insightful techniques to confront and rewrite negative self-narratives
A nurturing and empowering experience that helps foster self-love and resilience

The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh and locally grown products, educate the public on the importance of farming best practices, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, and create a community gathering space at the Township Hall. East Bay Corners Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits and also offers a Power of Produce program for kids ages 5-13. There is family-friendly programming throughout the summer including live music, food trucks, and family game nights. It is a great night out for the whole family.

The Market will open on June 5, 2025 and run until October 2, 2025. It will be held on Thursdays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at the Township Hall at 1965 N. 3 Mile Road Traverse City, MI 49696. More information about the East Bay Corners Farmers Market and other Food Security programs can be found on the East Bay Township website by visiting: https://eastbaytwp.org/residents/food_security.php