Community Calendar

Created by artist Mary E. Burns, the exhibit features 29 handwoven jacquard portraits celebrating scientists, activists, educators, artists, and Indigenous water protectors from more than 20 countries. Through intricate textile art, the exhibition explores the universal importance of water and the women whose work helps sustain and protect this essential resource.

The exhibition will be on display on the Petoskey District Library's second floor from August 27 through October 15, 2026.

Throughout its run, the library will offer docent-led tours, related programs, book displays, and community conversations that explore themes of water, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge, and women's leadership.

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. 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, 231-331-4318, and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden.

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.

Come and learn about the many digital collections available with your GLCL card. Library staff will present this introductory tour, showing how to access a wide variety of resources: eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines and more.

Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop computer and your questions!

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 Leelanau Energy fall equinox event will feature hands-on solar-powered activities, snacks and family fun. Bring a picnic Rain (Pavilion) or shine (Playground). Co-sponsors are Northern Michigan Climate Families and Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Learn about the SUN and its power. INFO: www.leelanauenergy.org.

(NOT the autofill for the Suttons Bay Library that your system entered & will not change for me!)

Support 5Loaves2Fish at their Take Me Out to the BallGame Fundraising Event on Sept 22 from 4:45-6:45! Enjoy live music, fun themed games and contests. Your ticket includes:

• •1 cocktail or zero proof drink
• • Ballpark themed dinner: brats & dogs with fixings (condiments, onions, sauerkraut, cheese, chili), coleslaw, chips, popcorn, freshly baked cookies
• • Chances to win door prizes and contests
• • Most importantly needed funds going to support 5Loaves2Fish in their work to feed local people

NOTE: Your ticket will be held for pick up at the time of the event, Sept 22. Address of the event: 7150 E Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau

Join the East Bay Branch Library in welcoming wildlife veterinarian, author, and photographer Dr. Carl Palazollo to celebrate the comeback of the bald eagle in Michigan!

Participants will learn all about our national symbol, what it’s like to be a wildlife veterinarian, and how they can be good stewards to this iconic bird!

Program will be held in the SOUTH conference room of the East Bay Township Building.