Community Calendar

Date: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

If you’ve ever picked up a maple leaf in awe of October color, you belong here. This workshop offers classical botanical illustration studies in a fun group setting. Learn about drawing techniques like mark-making and practice working with a nib pen to give your drawing character and style. Working from real leaves, mix colors and practice techniques to achieve colors that deliver autumn’s joy. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have at least two leaf studies and newfound confidence to take your illustration and watercolor skills to the next level. Expect plenty of demos, time to explore and practice techniques, and a fun group environment that will send you home feeling inspired and encouraged.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Join The Dennos, Children’s Therapy Corner, Children’s Advocacy Center, TADL Youth Services, and Oryana for the fourth annual sensory-friendly Halloween event! We will have a variety of fun activities, being mindful of diverse sensory needs and accommodations to create an inclusive environment where all are welcome!  

Visitors may self-select activities they would like to participate in, with descriptive maps and communication boards provided at the entrance to the museum. Halloween activities will include pumpkin decorating, playdough creations, scratch art projects, coloring and activity pages, Discovery Gallery interactive exhibits, and a special Halloween treat scavenger hunt through the museum. The Dutmers Theater will be a designated quiet room, offering an easily accessible space to take a break.  Although the museum has made considerations for a variety of sensory needs for this event, families are encouraged to bring any accommodations that may be helpful. Questions about the event can be directed to Liz Celeste at eceleste@nmc.edu.   

Event support provided by Oryana Community Co-Op and the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education.

Date: Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 am–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

If you’ve ever picked up a maple leaf in awe of October color, you belong here. This workshop offers classical botanical illustration studies in a fun group setting. Learn about drawing techniques like mark-making and practice working with a nib pen to give your drawing character and style. Working from real leaves, mix colors and practice techniques to achieve colors that deliver autumn’s joy. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have at least two leaf studies and newfound confidence to take your illustration and watercolor skills to the next level. Expect plenty of demos, time to explore and practice techniques, and a fun group environment that will send you home feeling inspired and encouraged.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Come hang out with us for live music. We'll be serving wine, seasonal cocktails, cider, coffee, and tapas-style small plates to share. Bring your crew or show up solo — Dune Bird is that kind of place.

This is a free event — no reservation required. Seating is first come, first served.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Experience Beethoven at his most powerful and exhilarating. Symphony No. 7 surges with driving rhythms and soaring melodies — a work Wagner called “the apotheosis of the dance.” Heroic, dramatic, and irresistibly alive. Also featuring the majestic “Emperor” Piano Concerto, performed by returning favorite Sean Chen, an award-winning pianist, arranger, and composer.

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)

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.

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)

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.