Community Calendar

RHAPSODY in BLUE headlines the Traverse City Philharmonic's celebration of 250 years of independence alongside masterpieces by America’s greatest composers.

Feel the energy of Bernstein’s West Side Story Dances, ride the wild rhythms of Copland’s Buckaroo Holiday, and experience history in the making with the Michigan Premiere of Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue—a brand-new work composed especially for our guest pianist, Jeffrey Biegel, as the perfect companion to Gershwin’s classic.

Students and 1st timers, call for 50% off! 231-947-7120 Or email info@tcphil.org

Celebrate MLK Day of Service with Suttons Bay Bingham District Library & A Million Thanks.

Join volunteers of all ages in writing letters of thanks to veterans and service members. All are welcome!

All writing materials will be provided. Letters will be distributed by A Million Thanks, a nonprofit that distributes millions of handwritten messages of gratitude to active-duty service members and veterans across the globe.

Connect with your neighbors while honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Coffee & cookies will be provided!

Questions? Call the library at 231-271-3512.

Families stop in after school to make a peace dove in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Receive one free book per family.

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)

This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years.

Newcomers are always welcome! For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com. Sponsored by Alden District Library.

People of all skill levels, including beginners are invited to play.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center,

People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.

Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library.

Learn about the importance of native plants and the cold-moist stratification process that many native seeds need to grow! Using recycled materials, we will choose and sow native seeds in containers to take home and set outside for the remainder of the winter season. Come spring, the seeds will germinate at their own rate with little interference - ready to be planted soon after!
This is a really fun and low-pressure way to get your hands in some soil and add new native species to your garden - or start one. Bring a friend and make it an evening! All levels of green-thumb are welcome/encouraged.

This workshop is one of three happening at different locations the same week - provided by the Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network (ISN).

Tickets for online payment and instructions to pay via cash/check are on the registration form that can be found here: https://www.habitatmatters.org/events.html

Step into the quiet magic of the New Moon and gather with us.

Join the Conscious Community Coven at Blessed Be Tea on January 20th from 6–8 PM for a cozy, open-house New Moon Party designed for connection, reflection, and community. This is a family-friendly, come-as-you-please evening—no pressure, no agenda—just a gentle space to set intentions, enjoy light snacks, and be together.

Coven members will be present throughout the night to chat, answer questions, and connect. Whether you stay for five minutes or the full two hours, you’re welcome exactly as you are.

This gathering also marks the beginning of our monthly Full Moon and/or New Moon events for the year ahead. Each one will be a little different, but always rooted in community. And we want your voice in shaping these nights—intention cards, Rose & Thorn reflections, elemental themes (earth, air, fire, water), or something entirely new. Stop by and share what you’d love to experience. Tarot readings may also be offered at future moon gatherings.

Come gather, reflect, and grow with us.

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome.

We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

This month's book is Nothing Ever Just Disappears by Diarmuid Hester.