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Peninsula native Tim Carroll answers history enquiries.

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.

We are here for you! Every Tuesday 5 Loaves 2 Fish, a 501c3 non profit, provides a community meal at the Leland Community United Methodist Church from 4-6 PM. All of our meals are homemade with a lotta love mixed in. Everyone is welcome. We Feed People!

Leland Community United Methodist Church is located at 106 4th Street, Leland, MI

5:30pm meeting at Maple Bay Farms: 10875 US-31, Williamsburg, then carpooling to the surrounding area to take pictures of the sunflowers, including a trip to the Send Family Farm: 8670 Bates Rd, Williamsburg.

After chasing the sunflowers, we’ll head out to dinner around 7pm to Downtown Elk Rapids.

Please continue to check for updates on our Antrim Photography Workshop Facebook page for more details, or different locations.

Seasonal membership $50.00 or non-members $10 per workshop. Contact Lisa for details at 231-313-8820 or LL.pics44@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Help us restore and protect the incredible ecosystems of Mitchell Creek Meadows: The Don and Jerry Oleson Nature Preserve through invasive plant removal! Native wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and shrubs that rely on this healthy habitat are currently under threat of being displaced by aggressive invasive plants.

GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. Our team will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and invasive species identification and removal. No prior experience is necessary - just come ready to learn something new! This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to pull or dig out plants.

There is access to restrooms and drinking water at this site.

What we recommend bringing:

Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mud
Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks
Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Your favorite pair of work gloves, if preferred

Please meet us by the greenhouse/workshop area near the Conservation Center at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve.

The Friends of Peninsula Community Library Book Sale is back from August 7–13, 2025! Join us at the library for a week of incredible book bargains—and help support programs and services at PCL.

August 7: Members-Only Pre-Sale (join at the door!) 3:00pm - 7:00pm
August 8: 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 9: 10:00am - 5:00pm
August 10: 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 11: Half-Off Day 10:00am - 7:00pm
August 12: $5 Bag Day Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 13: $5 Bag Days + Charity Giveaway on Aug 13 10:00am- 4:00pm
Questions? Email us at pclfriends.omp@gmail.com

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.

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.