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Dinner & Macro photography at Pine Hill Nursery, 886 US-31 N, Kewadin.

Cost is $20.

Contact Lisa for details and to RSVP, 231-313-8820 or LL.pics44@gmail.com

Sponsored by Alden District Library 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Date: Four Wednesdays—July 9, 16, 23, and 30 2025
Time: 9 am–12 pm
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Ages: 10-13

Hands-on exploration of the pottery wheel – just for kids 10-13 years. No experience needed. In this class, students will get an introduction to using the pottery wheel, surface design, and glazing. Students will create several functional pieces in this four-week session. All pieces will be glazed, food-safe, and ready to enjoy.

Class price includes clay, glazes, and firings. After kiln firing, your completed pieces will be available for pick-up at a later date.

Join GTRLC for a workday at the new Birch Point Nature Preserve! Staff and volunteers will be removing several woody invasive species to improve and maintain the incredible habitats and access to nature this property provides.

GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and the importance of invasive species management on this property. No prior experience necessary!

This will be a moderately strenuous event, with participants hiking up to 1 mile and using hand tools to remove invasive plants. There is no access to restrooms or drinking water at this site.

A link to directions is on our website.

The Guided Walking History Tours of Traverse City will begin its tenth season on July 9th, following the National Cherry Festival.

The informative tour is about two and a half hours covering a two-mile route. The tours begin at the Perry Hannah Plaza, located at the corner 6th and Union St. near downtown.

There is no charge for the tours, but gratuities for the guides are appreciated. Groups of six or more can schedule tours at other times.

For 2025 our 10:00 AM walking tours begin on Wednesday July 9th and continue daily through October 8th. No reservations are needed, simply arrive by 10:00 AM please.

Stories and crafts for pre-schoolers on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month

Meet the Traverse Area District Library Youth Services team at the museum for art-inspired storytime this summer. Each session will feature a different artistic theme and will be followed by a related art project with Dennos staff and volunteers.

July 9th | Photography
July 16th | Writing & Storytelling
July 23rd | Performing Arts

Drop in, free. Tickets are not necessary for this event.

National Alliance on Mental Illness offers support groups for families and individuals living with a mental health challenge. Groups are confidential, free and no registration is required.

Email info@namigt.org or call 231-944-8448 for more information.

Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series

Pack a picnic and head to Pennsylvania Park in Downtown Petoskey for Crooked Tree Arts Center’s annual Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park Series!

Held 12:00 - 1:00 PM each Wednesday and Friday, June 18 through August 15, the concert series brings local musicians to the Gazebo stage.

Bring a lunch, lawn chair, or picnic blanket and enjoy live music in the park! These performances are free and open to the public.

Learn more and view the full schedule at: https://www.crookedtree.org/article/concerts-park or call 231-347-4337.

For the Birds!

Over four engaging days, young artists will:
Spark Creativity by sketching ideas, crafting small maquettes, and building large clay sculptures.

Explore Nature by learning about the park's vibrant flora and fauna.

Discover Local Birds—the theme for 2025! Campers will explore the fascinating world of local bird species, understand their crucial role in the environment, and discuss ways to help them thrive.

The highlight? Campers will create ceramic bird sculptures to be proudly displayed in the park, alongside the real birds flitting through the trees.

It’s a perfect blend of art, education, and outdoor fun that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for nature.

Spaces are limited—register early to secure your child’s spot!

Students register for all four days of the workshop. On the fourth day, families of students and others interested are invited to participate in creative activities focused on midwest birds and take home an original piece of art.

Sculptures will be installed in the park the following spring.

Join Interlochen Public Radio at Little Fleet for the 2025 Classical Happy Hour series.

Performing on July 9th from 5:30-7:00pm is Warren & Flick.

Warren & Flick crafts a sound both invitingly full and authentically transparent; captivating listeners through original material that balances familiarity with an exploratory spirit. Jacob Warren plays double bass, and Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckelharpa. The two met at the 2015 Acoustic Music Seminar (AMS), a program for young string players from around the world to collaborate and hone their improvisation, composition and performance abilities. A part of the Savannah Music Festival in Georgia, AMS is led by multi-instrumentalist Mike Marshall.

A special thank you to this year’s Classical Happy Hour series sponsors, PNC Bank and MSU Federal Credit Union.