Apr 22 Monday
Sign-up is now occurring for this nine-week course that is held on Tuesdays, 10am-12pm and runs from May 7th - July 2nd. Come learn to play bridge, refresh your bridge skills, practice current Standard American Bridge. Held at Helena Township Community Center and sponsored by Alden District Library. Lessons, taught by Judy King. Free Event. Meet some bridge players and have fun! To sign up, contact Judy at ki8ju@aol.com or 231-590-7293.
Come see Alexandra Herryman’s collection of antique glassware, on display at Alden District Library during the month of April, during normal library hours: Mon, Wed, Th, Fri 9:30a-5p, Tu 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p. Alden Library is located at 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318. Free Event. At a later date, a video of the display can be viewed on the library's website. Look for the "On Display" link at left.
Bring a threads project and work among friends.
Join us for a walk along the Pete’s Woods trail within Arcadia Dunes Nature Preserve! Volunteer leader Paula Dreeszen will highlight the blooming wildflowers during key periods in spring.
The Basics
A 1.5-mile rolling hike on the beloved loop trail at Pete’s Woods. Known for its dazzling display of spring wildflowers, Pete’s Woods is a fantastic place to see a variety of spring ephemerals that our region has to offer! Come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, water and a snack.
What should I bring?
Consider bringing your camera or binocularsDress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Registration is required as updates or cancellations will be communicated with registered participants via email. If you're completing registration for multiple people, please register each individually. Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact us at (231) 929-7911 or info@gtrlc.org.
Microplastics have come to occupy virtually every niche of our environment, including our own bodies. A panel of 3 speakers will discuss the risks and challenges they present. Male Hettiarachchi, Senior Engineer for Environmental Resources Group, Heather Smith, Grand Traverse Baykeeper and Sue Porter, Green Suttons Bay. Earth Day s an annual event held globally on April 22 to promote environmental protection and climate action. Earthday.org is aiming to raise awareness about plastic's harm to humans and biodiversity and is unwavering in its commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health.
In celebration of Earth Day, the Old Art Building invites you to come watch "My Octopus Teacher" for free! All are welcome.
My Octopus Teacher is a 2020 Netflix Original documentary film directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, which documents a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. At the 93rd Academy Awards, it won the award for Best Documentary Feature.
Join IPR Executive Director Peter Payette and the Friends of the Petoskey Public Library for a conversation about the 60 year history and impact of Interlochen's Public Radio Station.
The Leelanau Community Choir rehearses weekly on Monday nights for 8 weeks. No audition required and all are welcome. We sing a variety of music and culminate in three concerts on May 4 and 5.
Apr 23 Tuesday
Torch Area Artisan Guild (TAAG): Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318
Our Peepers Program is an adult-accompanied program for early learners ages 3-5 years old, of all experience levels with the natural world. Join us for 60-minute nature programs that include stories, crafts, music, and discovery activities. The program cost is $5/child per session.
Celebrate Earth Day at the Boardman River Nature Center on Tuesday, April 23rd, from 10:00 - 11:00 am! We’ll go on a hike and make observations using our 5 senses. Afterwards, bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy or play on the nature playscape.
*Programming is 100% outdoors, so please dress for the weather.Learn more and Register at www.natureiscalling.org/preschool-peepers-program