Community Calendar

Preschoolers of all ages and their caretakers are invited to join us for stories, songs and active fun in the library’s lower level Community Room.

People of all skill levels, including beginners are invited to play.

Free Event.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Big news: The library’s online catalog is getting a refresh this fall!

Join us for a sneak peek of the library’s new updated online catalog that will be coming soon. Library staff will provide a basic tutorial and share some exciting new features that will make your experience searching the catalog and using your library account easier.

No pre-registration necessary.

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.

The League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area, in partnership with the Traverse City Record-Eagle, will host a public information program on local ballot proposals for Grand Traverse County and Traverse City. The evening will include the opportunity to ask questions of representatives from the taxing jurisdictions. We will also share information on how to better understand your property tax bills and the voting process.

This is not a debate or a forum featuring opposing viewpoints. Instead, each ballot proposal will be explained in clear, factual terms, including what it would do, its expected costs and benefits, and how it could affect a homeowner's tax bill. A question-and-answer session will follow each presentation. Questions may be submitted in advance to info@lwvgta.org or in writing during the event.

Help the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy with a variety of tasks at Elberta Dunes South Natural Area! In order to manage this preserve to maintain its important ecosystem functions and accessibility to the public, we will be gathering to remove a smattering of invasive species present on the property and performing infrastructure improvements to the trail system.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions: Please meet us at the trailhead for Elberta Dunes South Natural Area. A map link to our exact meeting location can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6jUPpCtRkzco4kKy8

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

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)

Sue Caviston teaches adults the basics of the old art of hooking yarn. Supplies provided. Experienced crocheters are invited to come assist!

RSVP as space is limited.