Community Calendar

In memory of Joe and Jane Muer, this giant community collage with over 200 canvases, created by local artists, is on display beginning June 6th. Each piece is priced at $40.00 with all proceeds benefiting programming at the Oliver Art Center.

Summer Hours:
June 1 – September 30:
Monday – Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm

HOWL’s Forest Adventures Camp takes place at the amazing Camp Greilick, where young explorers get to venture into the woods and discover the exciting world of nature! Campers will learn to track wildlife, following the clues and footprints left behind by forest animals. And of course, there’s plenty of hiking through Camp Greilick’s amazing trails to keep adventurers on the move. Forest Adventures Camp is the perfect place for curious kids who are ready to explore, discover, and have a wild time in the great outdoors!

HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the ultimate outdoor adventure for young nature lovers! At HOWL, children enjoy the wonders of the natural world through hands-on exploration and discovery. From hiking forest trails and tracking wildlife to learning the ways of water and connecting with the earth, every day is a new adventure. Kids will unleash their creativity through nature journaling and nature art, play exciting group games, and build lifelong skills and friendships along the way. Whether your child is a budding naturalist or just loves being outside, HOWL’s Wild About Nature Summer Camp is the perfect place to explore, create, and grow — all while falling in love with the great outdoors!

Camp dates are August 17th-20th.

Register Online- Call or Email for questions.
Discounts for Siblings and Early Bird Pay by July 1!

Date: M/T/F August 17, 18, and 21, 2026
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels (students ages 16 and up are welcome)

Learn to use the clay extruder to produce forms that can be altered, joined, or carved to create one-of-a-kind pieces, such as vases, boxes, and other functional or sculptural work. Demos and examples of other potters’ work will be used to inform and inspire your studio work.

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2-4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Come have fun with us at French Valley! Enjoy live music, locally crafted drinks, kid-friendly options, and tasty snacks for the whole family.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups:

*NAMI Family Support (Mondays at 6pm. Online and in-person at HBA, 3040 Sunset Ln. See website for zoom link.)

*NAMI Connection Group (Mondays at 6pm. Online, see website for zoom link)

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) meets every Tuesday from 10am to noon. We have been creating art and contributing to our community for over 40 years. We are quilters, embroiderers, knitters, weavers, painters, potters, jewelers and more; all artists welcome!

Newcomers are invited to visit our meetings, contact us by email at taartisansguild@gmail.com or view our page at www.facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild.

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

Every Tuesday in July and August, the Ramsdell hosts a talk about history, culture, health, issues, or the arts presented by outstanding leaders in their field. Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents.

Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.

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.

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.