Community Calendar

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Time: 1 pm–5 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm (outside only)
Skill: All Skill Levels

Step into nature and rediscover your creative flow. Guided by artist and Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide Debby Singleton, participants will experience a four-hour sensory immersion around the beautiful environs of Thoreson Farm. Inspired by the research-based practice of forest bathing, this workshop invites you to slow down, walk mindfully, observe closely, and connect deeply with your surroundings. Through sketching, journaling, and creating with found natural materials and provided art supplies, you’ll explore how nature nurtures creativity and calm. The experience concludes with a peaceful tea ceremony, a moment to reflect and share. Join us to relax, connect, and let nature inspire your artistic spirit.

Objective: Creativity Enhancement, Personal Wellness

Outcome: Creation of Artwork, Inspiration and Creativity

Date: M/T/F September 7, 8, and 11, 2026
Time: 1 pm–4 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: ALL

Kurinuki is a traditional Japanese pottery technique carved from a single clay block. The word means “carving out.” A solid block of clay is minimally shaped and then carved to create the interior and exterior spaces. Spontaneous and showing the marks of the making process, Kurinuki pots tend to be more alive and sculptural than other hand-building methods. An excellent clay experience for beginners, Kurinuki can also be satisfying for experienced clay artists. Some forms made using Kurinuki include yunomi (teacups), boxes, vases, and sippers. In addition, Kurinuki vessels often capture the essence of the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, the beauty within imperfection. In this class, students will be guided in creating a vase and a small, lidded box.

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2-4 weeks.

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

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)

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.

Date: 4 Thursdays—September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2026
Time: 2 pm–5 pm
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill: Beginner to Intermediate

Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter’s wheel. In addition, the class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. The Open Studio option includes eight days of access plus one 25-lb bag of clay. More Information about Pottery Open can be found here: https://glenarborart.org/product/pottery-open-studio

NOTE: Finished pieces are normally ready for pick up within 2-4 weeks

Objective: Skill Development, Creativity Enhancement

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Join The Kingsley Folk School at Kingsley Branch Library for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle. Inspired by NPR’s The Moth, the Everyone Has a Story series invites you to simply show up and share—no scripts, no pressure. Just real moments from your life, told in the moment.

Together, we’ll listen, laugh, reflect, and connect with neighbors through the power of spontaneous storytelling.

Participants are welcome to speak for up to 5 minutes, or simply come to enjoy the stories and the sense of community.

This gathering happens on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30–7:00 p.m. at the Kingsley Branch Library.

Event is free and open to all, with no registration required.

For more information or to request reasonable accommodations, please call the Library at 231-263-5484 or follow us on Facebook.

Autumn Gratitude: A Creative Day for Reflection and Renewal
Carol Hohle
Saturday, September 12
10 am–3 pm
Thoreson
All Skill Levels
$65 member/ $ 75 nonmember

After the fullness of summer, step away to reflect and refresh with a new perspective on the gifts of the harvest season. In this workshop, participants will journal, immerse in nature and meaning-making, and leave with a foundation to be grateful for all that autumn has to offer.

Cost: FREE
Audience: All ages, abilities, and interests

🎨🦉🔬 Discover, Explore, Create

Join us every second Saturday for a FREE afternoon of hands-on discovery! Families are invited to enjoy interactive experiences in science, history, and art while exploring the museum’s indoor and outdoor exhibits—including live animals and nature displays.

What to Expect:

🧪 Engaging science, history & art activities
🐍 Animal encounters & museum exploration
🌳 Outdoor exhibits to spark curiosity
🧩 Opportunities for problem-solving & creative thinking
🧠 A space to build critical thinking skills and lifelong learning

Please note: Free Second Saturdays are designed for quality family time. We kindly ask that no large groups attend.

Please Pre-register by "purchasing" a free ticket. This helps us prepare for number of people attending, THANK YOU!

Laughter is alive at Full Tilt Comedy's Comedy Lab! Come see what our students are working on at this experimental monthly show. Improv, stand up, new teams, new formats... anything goes!