Community Calendar

Every Wednesday May 6th, 2026 - Oct 28th, 2026, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month and July 29. Free lessons at 11:30am. Lunch (bring your own) and bridge talk at Noon. ACBL-sanctioned bridge game for $5.00 begins at 12:30pm.

For more details, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com

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

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Join the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy for a presentation followed by Q&A with Claire Herman, land protection specialist, and Matt Cowall, executive director of the Traverse City and Garfield Township Recreational Authority.

Have you ever wondered how the Conservancy decides which land to protect?

GTRLC land protection specialist Claire Herman will present our Priority Landscapes Atlas (PLA)--a sophisticated mapping tool we developed that allows us to take a data-driven approach to identifying and protecting priority lands.

FOr more information about this event, please click here.

This event is part of GTRLC's 2026 Priority Landscapes Learning Series.

Please note that food will not be served; we recommend that you plan to grab a bite before or after joining us.

Join the fun for our fall reception! Doors will open at 5:45pm. Enjoy an evening with light refreshments and a cash bar. Each guest will receive one drink ticket upon arrival.

Members get free admission and double discounts in the Museum Store the night of the event. Guests of members and the public are welcome to attend at the cost of admission.

Our Fall 2026 Exhibitions: https://www.dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/

Discover how getting more involved in your community can help make it a better place for everyone. This program will explore simple, meaningful ways to connect with your neighbors, support local organizations, participate in civic life, and use your time and talents to help shape the community you want to live in. Whether you’re ready to jump in or just looking for a place to start, learn how small actions can make a big difference.

If you'd like to join us at home via Zoom, please use this link to register.

Join for an evening of conversation and learning about PFAS “forever chemicals” and their impact on our water, health, and communities.

The presentation and panel discussion will examine PFAS from multiple perspectives. Attendees can ask questions, hear directly from panelists, and learn about resources to better understand PFAS and its effects, how communities are responding, and the role individuals and local partners can play in protecting our water and supporting informed community action.

For more information, please click here.

The 2^nd annual Long Lake Farmers Market will kick off on June 4^th and run every Thursday through October 1^st from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Stop by the market located at Haywood Park, due east of the Long Lake Township Hall at 8870 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, Michigan 49685, near the bocce ball courts.

We are excited to create a community-based farmers market that celebrates the historic agricultural traditions of Long Lake Township, while providing opportunities for Long Lake residents and the surrounding community members to buy and sell locally grown and produced products.

Help plant native plugs at the Maple Bay Natural Area! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse. Species planted will include flowering plants and grasses.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions:
Please meet us at the main trailhead for Maple Bay Natural Area. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/5qfbXmqwKWskjeiM6)

Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.

Thank you for your interest in joining us! If you have any questions, please contact Erica DesJardins at edesjardins@gtrlc.org or 231-929-7911 (ext. 316).

Explore the unique artistic voices of artists Mark Mehaffey, Sandra Ackerman, Logan Hudson, and Les Scruggs in Field of Vision. Each artist brings their own style and thoughtful creativity to the depiction and interpretation of the environments humans interact with. From forest-lined back roads to dramatic cloudscapes to humble vistas, these works bring the striking beauty of our everyday landscapes into sharp focus.

Opening reception August 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served, all are welcome.

An Artists’ Talk will be held October 2nd at 2:00 pm.