Community Calendar

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Leelanau County is holding a public forum for the candidates in the November midterms on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 7-9 PM, in the lower-level community room of the Leelanau County Government Center. Participants include the Leelanau County Drain Commissioner candidates: Kristy Burns, Melinda Lautner, and Tim Lodge, and the candidates for a partial term on the Leland Township Board of Trustees: Stacey Brugeman, Brian Fenlon, and Judith Galla.

The League's candidate forums are designed to provide voters with accessible, factual information about the candidates and the issues they will consider when casting their ballots. All candidates are invited to participate, and the League does not support or oppose candidates or political parties. The forum is open to the public, and voters from the communities represented by the candidates are encouraged to attend.

Waldron Fen is a well-known destination for birding, and this should be prime time to catch the migration of warblers on their route to their southern homes.

Quinn will share his wealth of knowledge about our winged friends! ADDRESS: 9417 Banwell Road, Alanson

For information about this and other events, please visit our website.

Date: Tuesday, September 22, and Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 9 am–1 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Skill: All

This classic set of just four colors—vermilion, yellow ochre, black, and white—unlocks a surprisingly rich and expressive range. Named after Swedish painter Anders Zorn, the palette is renowned for its ability to evoke mood and atmosphere.

This workshop begins with hands-on exercises in color mixing, value, and theory, designed to deepen your understanding of this elegant palette. Then, you’ll apply what you’ve learned through guided painting projects using landscape and still life imagery provided by the instructor. Along the way, we’ll discuss mark-making, composition, and when and how to thoughtfully expand the palette. All work will take place in the studio.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

This classic set of just four colors—vermilion, yellow ochre, black, and white—unlocks a surprisingly rich and expressive range. Named after Swedish painter Anders Zorn, the palette is renowned for its ability to evoke mood and atmosphere.

This workshop begins with hands-on exercises in color mixing, value, and theory, designed to deepen your understanding of this elegant palette. Then, you’ll apply what you’ve learned through guided painting projects using landscape and still life imagery provided by the instructor. Along the way, we’ll discuss mark-making, composition, and when and how to thoughtfully expand the palette. All work will take place in the studio.

Help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse. Species planted will include flowering plants and grasses.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions:
Please meet us at Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve by the greenhouse/workshop area.

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

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.

Join the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy for a presentation followed by Q&A with Claire Herman, land protection specialist, and Matt Cowall, executive director of the Traverse City and Garfield Township Recreational Authority.

Have you ever wondered how the Conservancy decides which land to protect?

GTRLC land protection specialist Claire Herman will present our Priority Landscapes Atlas (PLA)--a sophisticated mapping tool we developed that allows us to take a data-driven approach to identifying and protecting priority lands.

FOr more information about this event, please click here.

This event is part of GTRLC's 2026 Priority Landscapes Learning Series.

Please note that food will not be served; we recommend that you plan to grab a bite before or after joining us.

Join the fun for our fall reception! Doors will open at 5:45pm. Enjoy an evening with light refreshments and a cash bar. Each guest will receive one drink ticket upon arrival.

Members get free admission and double discounts in the Museum Store the night of the event. Guests of members and the public are welcome to attend at the cost of admission.

Our Fall 2026 Exhibitions: https://www.dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/