Community Calendar

Come learn about the rich and tasty legacy of Michigan beer in this virtual lecture by author Patti F. Smith. She’ll highlight the history of our state’s brewers, from the pioneers through Prohibition and post-WWII.

Learn how immigrants brought distinctive beer styles from their home countries, as well as about early Detroit brewers, brewing consolidation after the war, and how the industry continues to evolve.

The lecture is part of the ongoing History Hounds series, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan.

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 Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao.

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2025 Small Works Holiday Exhibition is an annual showcase of 2D + 3D work that offers small, original art at affordable prices, $150 or less. The exhibition is November 5 – December 17, 2025, and features more than 100 works of art, 12” x 12” or smaller, by 19 artists working in glass, mixed media, collage, needlework, paper, paint, clay, and photography.

PREVIEW WEEK: Preview Week is November 5 - 13. Leisurely peruse the artwork online or in the Main Gallery. Small Works objects will be available for purchase at the Grateful Gathering on November 14, 6 - 8 pm. Artwork purchases continue through December 17.

GRATEFUL GATHERING: Enjoy holiday refreshments, and morsels while perusing the exhibit. In addition, the GAAC’s Art Wish List returns. Visitors can donate a wish to help with the GAAC’s year-round programming.

The 2025 Small Works exhibitors are: Michele Aucello, Sarah Bearup-Neal, Mark Bowyer, Mercedes Bowyer, Frank Clements, Lauren Everett Finn, John Huston, Claudia Keglovitz, Jessica Kovan, Cynthia Marks, Alice Moss, Nori Obata, Steb Prieto, Shana Robinson, Pam Spicer, Amy Stevens, Nina Tarr, and Judy Wieske.
View the Small Works exhibit online beginning November 5. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Come visit Alden District Library and see Virginia Anderman’s collection of Southwestern Christmas Décor.

The display can be viewed during normal library hours. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30a-5p, Tue 9:30a-6p, Sat 9:30a-2p.

NOTE: Library will be closing at 1pm on Wed, Dec 24 & 31 and closed on Thur, Dec 25 & Jan 1.

Free Event.

At a later date, a video of the display can be viewed on the library's You Tube channel youtube.com/@Aldenlib.

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.

Each month Women in Tech gathers to build community and support amongst women working in, or interested in, the tech industry and tech-related roles or as an entrepreneur in the field. This meetup is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on, share our stories, and pool our collected expertise to support each other.

Build local connections to help you reach your goals. Gatherings are often made up of half-returning and half-new attendees, creating a welcoming and approachable energy.

This event is free and open to all, including students! Light snacks will be provided.

Registration is requested to ensure ample seating, but walk-ins are always welcome. Look for the Women in Tech/20Fathoms signage.

We can’t wait to see you!

Join us for a fun night of trivia and botanical spirits at The Botanic Garden!

Just in time for the Yuletide, join us for a Holiday Plant Trivia event like never before. Questions about botanical holiday traditions from wassailing to holiday wreaths, and much more. Celebrate New Year and seasonal transitions from across the globe and their botanical influence in a fun and inspiring plant trivia contest.

Teams of up to four will compete for Holiday-themed grand prize and adoration for their botanical brilliance. UGLY SWEATERS are encouraged but not required and the top team members will all receive a FREE 1-Year Family Membership.

We will provide a series of botanical spirits (mocktails) using local products and healthy snacks for all participants with a twist of holiday cheer, too!

You can register as a team of up to four or as an individual that would like to join a team too!

Do a little dance, make a little love… Put on your boogie shoes and join us for an evening where storytellers tell true, first-person stories about a time in their lives that they danced to the rhythms of life.

9:30am social time & 10am meeting are held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 11:30am lunch at Shorts Brewery in Bellaire.

RSVP by Dec. 16th by calling Alden District Library at 231-331-4318.

Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome.

Held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden. 231-331-4318.

Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm