Community Calendar

This classic set of just four colors—vermilion, yellow ochre, black, and white—unlocks a surprisingly rich and expressive range. Named after Swedish painter Anders Zorn, the palette is renowned for its ability to evoke mood and atmosphere.

This workshop begins with hands-on exercises in color mixing, value, and theory, designed to deepen your understanding of this elegant palette. Then, you’ll apply what you’ve learned through guided painting projects using landscape and still life imagery provided by the instructor. Along the way, we’ll discuss mark-making, composition, and when and how to thoughtfully expand the palette. All work will take place in the studio.

Come on out to help plant native plugs at the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration projects by assisting with planting native plugs grown in GTRLC’s very own greenhouse.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Directions: Please meet us at the M22 side of Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve.

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).

Created by artist Mary E. Burns, the exhibit features 29 handwoven jacquard portraits celebrating scientists, activists, educators, artists, and Indigenous water protectors from more than 20 countries. Through intricate textile art, the exhibition explores the universal importance of water and the women whose work helps sustain and protect this essential resource.

The exhibition will be on display on the Petoskey District Library's second floor from August 27 through October 15, 2026.

Throughout its run, the library will offer docent-led tours, related programs, book displays, and community conversations that explore themes of water, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge, and women's leadership.

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG) meets every Tuesday from 10am-12pm. We have been creating art and contributing to our community for over 40 years. We are quilters, embroiderers, knitters, weavers, painters, potters, jewelers, and more; all artists welcome!

Newcomers are invited to visit our meetings. Contact us by email at taartisansguild@gmail.com, or view our page at www.facebook.com/TorchAreaArtisansGuild.

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

Preschoolers of all ages and their caretakers are invited to join us for stories, songs and active fun in the library’s lower level Community Room.

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.

Come and learn about the many digital collections available with your GLCL card. Library staff will present this introductory tour, showing how to access a wide variety of resources: eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines and more.

Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop computer and your questions!

Join us for live music set along the shoreline of Lake Leelanau.

All music is weather dependent.

No tickets required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis; guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and get settled.

This is a complimentary event.

Please check our social media for the most up-to-date event information.

Support 5Loaves2Fish at their Take Me Out to the BallGame Fundraising Event on Sept 22 from 4:45-6:45! Enjoy live music, fun themed games and contests. Your ticket includes:

• •1 cocktail or zero proof drink
• • Ballpark themed dinner: brats & dogs with fixings (condiments, onions, sauerkraut, cheese, chili), coleslaw, chips, popcorn, freshly baked cookies
• • Chances to win door prizes and contests
• • Most importantly needed funds going to support 5Loaves2Fish in their work to feed local people

NOTE: Your ticket will be held for pick up at the time of the event, Sept 22. Address of the event: 7150 E Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau