May 18 Saturday
Scouts BSA is having its annual mulch sales. All proceeds benefit Traverse City area Scout Troops.
Sell or buy any fun and funky or plain and practical used bikes at the 13th annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap. This much anticipated event is the perfect time to become the new owner of a summer cruiser or upgrade a child’s bike.
The R-A-B Bike Swap is for anyone who wants to sell and/or purchase an unused or out-grown bicycle or bike accessory. Accessories include bike trailers, hitches, bike racks and sometimes frames and wheels. R-A-B requires that all bicycles be in ride-able condition. The tires must hold air and the brakes and shifters must be in working condition. Small items like shoes, helmets or clothing WILL NOT BE accepted.
If you are selling a bike, drop off is between 6 and 8 pm on Friday, May 17 at the Old Town Parking Deck. Sellers receive 75% of the proceeds and the Recycle-A-Bicycle program receives 25%.
The funds raised during the Bike Swap allow the Recycle-a-Bicycle program to continue to provide necessary active transportation to economically disadvantaged individuals and families.
ScheduleFriday, May 17 | 6pm-8pm | Bike drop-off at the Old Town Parking DeckSaturday, May 18 | 9am-1pm | Shop the Bike SwapSaturday, May 18 | 2pm-4pm | Pick up unsold bikes from the Swap
The Old Mission Women's Club is hosting a Barn Sale on Friday, May 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, May 18th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Historic Fowler Barn. The barn was featured in the book Barns of Old Mission Peninsula and Their Stories, and is located at 6782 Center Road, just south of the Pelizzari Natural Area on Old Mission Peninsula. Items for sale will include small furniture pieces, toys, tools, lamps, linens, kitchenware, jewelry, accessories, pictures and home decor, sporting equipment and much, much more. A wide variety of items that will surely be of interest to those of all ages! Ample parking will be available.
Profits from the sale provide financial grants to nonprofit 501(c) (3) organizations that operate in the Grand Traverse area. All major credit cards will be accepted.
Plant Sale and Garden Art Hosted by the Sweetwater Evening Garden Club will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Bayside Park, Acme, located near the corner of M-72 East and US-31 North next to the Shell Station. Shop for perennial flowers, herbs, ferns, veggie plants, and garden art. Get answers to your garden questions from our club's members and learn about our community events and projects. Join us for a great day to begin our growing and planting season! Call 231-938-9611 for questions or directions.
Come out to help plant native plugs at GTRLC’s Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve! Volunteers will learn about and take an active part in the Conservancy’s ongoing habitat restoration project by assisting with planting plugs grown in our very own greenhouse.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply tools and water. We will teach you everything you need to know about how to properly handle and plant plugs in the ground. No prior experience is necessary! This is a moderately light, family-friendly activity, though volunteers should be prepared for digging and kneeling. Bathrooms and drinking water are both available on site.
What will volunteers be doing:
Learning about our ongoing restoration and greenhouse projectsDigging and dibble bar usageRemoving and handling native plugs from their containers What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, closed-toe shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfort
Join us for the second hike in our Family & Children Geology Hike Series featuring the Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club Pebble Pups - Ancient Echoes Expedition: Journey into the World of Fossils!
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the "Ancient Echoes Expedition: Journey into the World of Fossils," a thrilling hike that invites you to step back in time and explore the geological wonders of our planet. This immersive program guides hikers through a captivating landscape rich in ancient echoes, where fossilized remnants tell the tales of prehistoric life. Led by seasoned experts in paleontology, the expedition combines the excitement of a scenic hike with hands-on fossil discovery, offering participants the chance to learn about ancient creatures. As the trail winds through breathtaking vistas, participants gain a deep appreciation for the geological history that shaped the world we know today. This hike is not just a physical journey but a profound exploration into the mysteries of Earth's past, fostering a connection between nature enthusiasts and the awe-inspiring narratives concealed within the rocks and fossils of the terrain.per understanding of our interconnected relationship with these vital waterways.
This program is geared towards an audience of children and families.
Meet at the Oleson Pavilion next to the Boardman River Nature Center 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685.
Registration: Free. Register at www.natureiscalling.org/events
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided nature journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.
Head to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons and shop local on our historic front lawn! Browse Michigan vendors offering, jewelry, art, crafts, food and more. This is a free event and great for all ages!
This class is an introduction to the art of decorative cookies with Danielle Reeber. Topics include familiarization with cookie decorating tools and tipless bags. With the practice of basic outlining, flooding, and decorative piping, you will be on your way to making the cutest cookies around! All materials will be provided and you will get to take home the recipe, a scribe, a sheet of tips and tricks, and 5 to 6 cookies.
Please reserve your seat online at www.grocersdaughter.com/pages/events
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 18 Brittany Cavallaro, the author of seven Young Adult [YA] novels, explains this stand-alone genre, and how she approaches it. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation, which begins at 11 am.
Cavallaro is a creative writing instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, her alma mater [her New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series is set in a boarding school]. YA fiction is geared to readers ages 12 to 18 years, but it tackles mature themes and subjects the sets it apart from traditional middle school literature. Cavallaro is also the author of three volumes of poetry, and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Coffee With The Authors is offered without charge. The program is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.