Community Calendar

Visit the museum for a Spring Break adventure for the whole family! Kids are free this week with accompanying adults.* A new scavenger hunt will be available at the front desk. Turn it in to receive a prize!

*All children under 15 must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Join us on the Front Lawn of the church for a HUGE Easter Egg Hunt!

Hot dog lunch for the whole family, games, face painting, prizes and of course candy!

Bring your baskets because rain or shine, there will be an Egg Hunt!

Experience the wonders of the Great Lakes in this amazing film from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Note: This event will take place at the Empire Township Hall, across the street from the library. For more information call the Glen Lake Library @ 231.326.5361

Sat. April 4, Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at Littlefield/Alanson Community Building on US31N in Alanson.

Music will be provided by Purple Martins, with Cynthia Donahey calling. All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more).

No need to bring a partner. Perfect for families.

Potluck at 6:30. Bring table service and dish to pass.

$10, $5/student, 12&under free.

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

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, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

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, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Join us for part three of a five-part conversation series hosted by Derenda Lefevre of Open Your Eyes To Access (OYETA). These conversations will focus on centering disability stories, the history of disability in our communities, and provide opportunities for non-disabled people to learn about disability, ableism, and what it means to embrace accessibility and equity in our community spaces. Refreshments will be served and documentation for continuing education will be available upon request.

#3 Activism, Resistance, and Resilience: In conversation three we’ll explore major events in the Disability Rights Movement, celebrate the disabled leaders that led the way, challenged the societal view of people with disabilities, and pushed the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Join this 3-day workshop and learn how to 3D print with others who are jazzed about printing! AND, you get to take home a printer!

This class is a 3-day commitment: April 7, 14, and 21 (6-8pm)

Price is $300/person (includes a take-home printer)

3D printing is the process of creating objects using plastic material (filament). Now widely popular in industry as well as STEM in schools. This set of classes will show what 3D printing is, how to set up and use a 3D printer, and finally creating your own objects to print.

Age range: middle school and above.

Please note:
A Windows, MAC, or Linux laptop is recommended to install and use the printing and CAD software.

Need to know who wants a printer 2 weeks before class.