Community Calendar

Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Location: GAAC Classroom
Ages: 6–12

In this one-day workshop, students will learn a variety of fiber arts skills, including needle felting, embroidery, and embellishment techniques. Young artists will create a needle-felted landscape inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan. This fun, hands-on class encourages creativity and self-expression while introducing students to the rich, tactile world of fiber arts. Perfect for kids who love to craft, this workshop allows them to experiment with texture and color as they bring their artistic visions to life.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Tuition Assistance Application
To apply, fill out the short form at the link below. We’ll follow up within a week to confirm your award. If you have any questions, please call us at (231) 334-6112. We’re happy to help!
https://glenarborart.org/classes/scholarships/

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.

The nursery specializes in wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs propagated from Michigan genotypes. We will tour the green houses and have an opportunity to shop.

Owners Garrett Noyes and Blythe Webster will be your guide.

Come on out for Live Music at the Vineyard, where the vines set the stage and the good times come naturally.

At French Valley, we’re pouring wine, beer, and cider in a space that’s made for everyone—families, friends, and anyone looking to kick back and stay awhile."

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm–3:30 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: All Skill Levels Ages 16+

Sgraffito, which originates from the Italian word for scratch, is an accent technique used in ceramics to create a decorative design on ceramic work. A layer of color underglaze is added to the piece, and simple carving tools are used to scratch through the color to the contrasting clay body below to allow the pattern to stand out.

Each student will use a mold to create a plate or platter. While the work is drying, students will be shown examples to help inspire creativity. Feel free to -bring images or patterns from home that inspire you.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Inspiration and Creativity, Development of Personal Style

Two internationally touring folk/Americana duos, Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble combine for a night of high energy, four part harmonies, masterful songwriting, infectious hooks and a roomful of laughter.

On Saturday, July 25th at 7:00pm, they'll bring this co-bill show to the beautiful City Opera House in Traverse City, MI.

Come hang out with us every Thursday and Sunday from 3–6 PM for live music at Dune Bird Winery.

The Comedy Mixtape is Full Tilt Comedy's monthly comedy variety show. In addition to our speciality (improv) enjoy sketch, stand up, storytelling, parody songs, and more!

Honor cover, ages 16+.