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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.

Join us at the Great Lakes Incubator Farm for a hands-on Garden Tool Use and Maintenance Workshop! Learn how to properly use, clean, sharpen, and care for your garden tools to keep them working like new. Participants will leave this workshop with skills to improve efficiency, save time, and extend the life of their tools.

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

July 23rd from 5:30-7:00pm is Sea Shanties and Siren Songs

Grab yourself a pint and join soprano Laura Osgood Brown and bass-baritone Keith Brown for a fun evening of sea songs and stories spanning the British Isles to the Great Lakes—including shanties, folk tunes, songs for working, songs for drinking, and songs of love and loss. Fans of Outlander, Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, and local maritime lore might recognize a few numbers. Don’t miss a lively program that is bound to cure what “ales” you.

IPR's Classical Happy Hour series is proudly presented by PNC Bank and MSUFCU

Sourced with local ingredients, join Chef Laura for an evening of taco-making extravaganza. Learn how to make fresh salsas, delicious marinades, and enjoy garden-picked produce. Tacos are a huge crowd pleaser and versatile for a wide variety of diets!

Laura Fellows, Executive Chef - Interlochen, is a seasoned culinary professional with a mission to cultivate a team dedicated to producing quality cuisine with enthusiasm and respect. With a rich background spanning from managing executive chef roles at establishments like Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI, to orchestrating culinary experiences for large-scale events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Laura's leadership shines through. Her expertise extends beyond traditional kitchen operations to encompass inventory management, menu development, and food safety auditing. Committed to sustainable practices, she has spearheaded initiatives for waste reduction and plant-focused cooking, aligning her culinary vision with ethical and environmental values. Laura's versatile skill set, coupled with her collaborative spirit, makes her a driving force in creating exceptional dining experiences that honor both ingredients and guests alike.

Registration Fee: $35

Elk Rapids, MI – The Chalfonte Theatre, home of the Elk Rapids Cinema and Village Radio, announces a special concert with Grant Peeples, live at The Platform on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 7–9 PM. Doors open at 6 PM.

Known for his razor-sharp socio-political wit, fierce compassion, and deeply poetic storytelling, Grant Peeples brings his signature blend of truth-telling and humor to Northern Michigan for one night only.

A self-described “tree-hugger that watches NASCAR,” Peeples is a powerful voice in the American folk tradition. His performances offer a potent mix of raucous satire, emotional ballads, and incisive cultural commentary. A recipient of the Focus Foundation Award for Creative Excellence, his music has been praised for its "unflinching social insight and cultural acuity."

His latest works include Settling Scores Vol II and Bad Wife, a tribute to women songwriters released in 2020 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. His 2023 release, A Murder of Songs, continues to build on his legacy of music that cuts through the noise.

Tickets are $12 for Elk Rapids Cinema members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased in advance at www.chalfontetheatre.org.

28th year of Music, Jokes, Inspiration... music by the Backroom Gang...2025 free will offering benefitting
Homestretch Nonprofit Housing, Northwest MI Community Action Agency, and Northwest MI Supportive Housing
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Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025
Time: 9 am–11:30 am
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
Location: Glen Arbor Arts Center Classroom
Ages: 6-12
Students ages 6–12 will get creative in this hands-on class where they will explore mixed media techniques like collage, relief printing, and journaling. Young artists will create unique Artist Books while designing their own stamps and using Gelli Printing techniques and plates to craft one-of-a-kind print designs.

Students will be introduced to exciting printmaking processes where they will experiment with color, texture, and pattern. In addition to paper-based art, students will also dive into fabric printing, using a variety of techniques to create unique, personalized designs.

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LONG LAKE - A Farmers Market will be held 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. The Market will be open Thursdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm from June 5th to October 2nd.

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

If you would like to participate, please email us at welcome@longlaketownship.com, call us at (231)946-2249, or stop by the township hall. Also, we will continuously be accepting vendor applications. If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit the township website or stop by for more information and an application.

Help us restore and protect the incredible dune and forest ecosystems of the Maple Bay Natural Area and the connected Petobego State Game Area through invasive plant removal! Native wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and shrubs that rely on this healthy habitat are currently under threat of being displaced by aggressive invasive plants, such as spotted knapweed.

GTRLC will supply gloves and any tools necessary for the work session. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, healthy habitats, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No prior experience necessary - just come ready to learn something new! This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to pull or dig out plants. Porta johns are available at the parking area.

What we recommend bringing:

Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advance
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mud
Long pants and sleeves are recommended if you are sensitive to poison ivy

Bring a reusable water bottle and some snacks

Sunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort

A pair of work gloves, if preferred

Location: Maple Bay Natural Area Please meet us at the main trailhead for Maple Bay Natural Area.