Community Calendar

$500 per team
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday, June 13 – Registration opens at Ludington Elementary School (5771 W Bryant Rd, Ludington)
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday, June 14 – Registration continues at Ludington Elementary School

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels

Discover the joy of ceramics in this hands-on workshop exploring three ways to work with clay: throwing on the wheel, extruding, and slab rolling. Learn, experiment, and have fun in a supportive environment that inspires creativity at our beautiful Thoreson Farm studio.

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)

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 9 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Location: Hank’s Glen Arbor Studio
Skill: All

Other Sessions in 4-Part Series: Cézanne & History of Still Life Painting (June 2). Manet (June 9). Picasso (June 16).

This year’s series features a fresh lineup of artists for 2026, giving returning and new students alike the opportunity to explore new perspectives. This is a class to not only learn the techniques of still life painting but also learn about the methods of history’s great still life painters. Each class will start with a brief illustrated presentation, beginning with The History of Still Life Painting and subsequently covering artists such as Cézanne, Manet, Picasso and Hockney.

Following the presentations, students will seek to incorporate ideas learned into their own paintings. The instructor will give frequent demonstrations and provide close personal attention to each student. This is a series of individual classes. Join us for one session or all four.

Week One: Cézanne & History of Still Life Painting (June 2)

Week Two: Manet (June 9)

Week Three: Picasso (June 16)

Week Four: Hockney Imagined Still Life Paintings (June 23)

At Norte Youth Cycling, we believe everyone should be able to experience the joy and freedom of bike riding, regardless of their abilities. That's why we've created the Bikes for All program, which provides hands-on education and training to help individuals ride confidently.

We offer adaptive bikes specially modified to accommodate individuals with special needs, disabilities, or mobility challenges, so that everyone can enjoy the thrill of riding.

Students will learn to explore imagery expressionistically (with emotion) using acrylic paint on heavy watercolor paper. The group will gather at the Thoreson Farm and utilize its surroundings for inspiration with varied study methods mixed into the exploration. Painting outside, weather permitting, will be one focus of this workshop.

Brenda will instruct vivid, rich color methods of underpainting and layering of paint from washes to thick, buttery paint strokes (impasto). Drawing with paint to create a composition and composing with energy will also be taught, along with paint application, color mixing, and proper paper preparation.

Sessions will explore techniques and individual approaches. Create one to two completed paintings per day. Although this class is intended for intermediate students, all skill levels are welcome.

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids. These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

From June through August, Norte hosts Balance Bike Club meetups for first-time riders in Traverse City and Elk Rapids.

These low-key, drop-in affairs are fun for everyone—no need to bring your bike, as we have plenty to lend out.

From 10:30AM-11:30AM Wednesdays in Elk Rapids at the Rotary Park. Balance Bike Meet-Ups ​are for riders ages​ ​2–5​.

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.