May 14 Tuesday
Help us give GTRLC’s trails some TLC! Join us for a workday tackling a variety of tasks aimed to improve and maintain the incredible habitats and access to nature that Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve provides.
The Basics:
GTRLC will supply gloves and tools. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and trail maintenance. No prior experience necessary! A range of activities are available from lightweight trimming to heavy-duty trail work. Participants will be hiking up to 3 miles of trail and taking care of any issues that they find. Porta johns are available at some trailheads, but not all.
The Conservancy follows state, federal and CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and may modify or cancel this event at any time. Do not participate in any activity if you were recently exposed (within 10 days) to someone with COVID-19 or have recently (within 10 days) been diagnosed with COVID-19.
What volunteers will do:
Re-grading the trail bed with hand toolsBuilding new sections of trail and re-routing sections that need improvementHauling and installing stone and gravel in certain sections of the trailTrimming vegetation to open sight linesTrailblazingOther preserve maintenance tasks, including invasive species management, installing signage, etc.What should I bring?
Dress for the weather! Always check the forecast in advanceSturdy, close-toed shoes that can handle some mudBring a reusable water bottle and some snacksSunscreen and bug spray for your safety and comfortYour favorite pair of work gloves, if preferred
Directions: Our meeting place may vary week by week, so please sign up for your shift below, and we will email you our specific meeting location before the workday.
Registration is appreciated but is not required. Cancellations due to weather, changing COVID-19 restrictions, or any other reason will be communicated with registered participants via email.
Creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. 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.
Throughout this spring and summer, East Bay Township residents and stakeholders will have the opportunity to help develop a vision for the U.S. 31 corridor in East Bay Township, branded as the East Bay Beach District.
The East Bay Beach District has long been identified as a priority district in the Township, in need of an actionable framework for placemaking, safety improvements, and public infrastructure investment. The recently adopted East Bay Township Master Plan identifies a series of priorities for this corridor, and emphasizes future improvements that are rooted in resiliency and green infrastructure best practices, facilitate improved safe connections to corridor destinations, the Grand Traverse Bay waterfront, and surrounding multimodal transportation routes, and promote expanded outdoor dining opportunities and public streetscaping.
A public design charrette will be held the week of May 13. Public open houses will be held on May 14 and May 16 from 4-6 PM at Harbor Brook Hall. A complete charrette schedule can be found here.
Join us for a Community Blood Drive Event hosted by Downtown Traverse City, inside the Governmental Center Building in the lower level cafeteria overlooking the Boardman River. Walk-ins welcome, appointments encouraged. To Make an appointment, call 866-642-5663 or visit Versiti.org/MI and Search Donation Locations by Zip Code. Snacks/Water/Juice provided! May 14th, 10a-2:30p
People of all skill levels 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.
Children are invited to read aloud to a trained Reading Dog.
May 15 Wednesday
Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain in Alden, where you will enjoy romping in the woods and reading a good book along the way. The storybook for the month of May is “Zoe and the Fawn” by Catherine Jameson and pictures by Julie Flett.
EVERY WEDNESDAY MAY 1st - Oct 30th, Except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Free lessons at 11:30am and ACBL-sanctioned bridge game begins at 12:30pm. Cost $5.00. 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.