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Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain, located at 9011 Valley St. in Alden, to enjoy a romp in the woods and reading a good book along the way.

The storybook is “The Hike” by Alison Farrell, and covers about a 1/2-mile portion of the trail.

Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and Friends, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Date: 4 Mondays—August 4, 11, 18, and 25 2025
Time: 6 pm—9 pm
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025
Location: Thoreson Farm
Learn and practice wedging, centering, throwing, and trimming basic forms. Enjoy one-on-one interaction as you learn the skills needed to become comfortable working on the potter’s wheel. In addition, the class will include the basics of decorating, glazing, and firing finished work. Open Studio and one 25# bag of clay included for all three sessions.

Join the group for nature walks, speakers and more.

Join Jill, a certified Laughter Yoga leader, from Peaceful Vibrations for a fun filled hour of laughter and fun.

The Club will meet at the Mills Community House in Benzonia and the Beulah Village Park on alternating weeks. Mondays at 7pm.

Laughter yoga involves various movement and breathing exercises to promote intentional laughter.

Breathing exercises are used to connect to the diaphragm and to prepare the lungs for laughter. What follows are a series of ‘laughter exercises’ that combine gentle improvisational movements and playful visualization techniques. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises.

Anyone can participate in laughter yoga. It helps to have an open mind and sense of curiosity. No special equipment is needed.

This is free event, all are welcome! Donations will be accepted to support the venues.

Questions? Email Jill at peacefulvibrationsupnorth@gmail.com

Join us for a morning at Elk Rapids Rotary Park from 9-11am. This event, hosted in partnership with Paddle Antrim as part of our Connecting with Changemakers series, offers a unique opportunity to connect with local leaders, social entrepreneurs, and community advocates.

Engage in authentic discussions, share your ideas, and explore potential collaborations with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community.

Rotary Charities is dedicated to fostering connections and providing resources that drive positive change. This event is designed to create a space for genuine dialogue and community building.

All are welcome! Registration is not required to attend, but we appreciate an RSVP so we know how many folks to expect. We look forward to seeing you there!

Help us restore and protect the incredible ecosystems on our protected lands in Benzie and Manistee counties by aiding in invasive plant removal! Native wildflowers, mushrooms, trees, and shrubs that rely on these healthy habitats are currently under threat of being displaced by aggressive invasive plants.

Please meet us at the St. Pierre end of the Arcadia Marsh boardwalk. A link to our specific meeting location can be found here.

GTRLC supplies all tools necessary for the work being done. We will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, safety, and the importance of the work you will be doing. No experience necessary - just come ready to learn something new!

This activity is moderately strenuous, with volunteers often bending and kneeling to pull, cut or pile plants. Oftentimes we will be hiking for one to two miles to get to a worksite. Porta johns are available at some trailheads in this area, but not all. There is no drinking water available on site.

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.

The Friends of Peninsula Community Library Book Sale is back from August 7–13, 2025! Join us at the library for a week of incredible book bargains—and help support programs and services at PCL.

August 7: Members-Only Pre-Sale (join at the door!) 3:00pm - 7:00pm
August 8: 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 9: 10:00am - 5:00pm
August 10: 10:00am - 3:00pm
August 11: Half-Off Day 10:00am - 7:00pm
August 12: $5 Bag Day Sale 10:00am - 4:00pm
August 13: $5 Bag Days + Charity Giveaway on Aug 13 10:00am- 4:00pm
Questions? Email us at pclfriends.omp@gmail.com

Join us for Outdoor Story Time! Outside the library, overlooking the beach. Please bring a blanket for your family to sit on.

These story times are geared toward pre-k to second graders and their caregivers, but fun for all who attend!

Rain site is the library’s lower level Community Room.

Bring us your bugs, weeds, and plant diseases for identification and recommendations!

MSUE will once again host a Plant Diagnostic Clinic at BPL on the 2nd Tuesday, May-September. Staffed by MSUE employees & Extension Master Gardeners, the diagnostic clinic will assist residents with plant pests & diseases, lawn, bug or weed ID & recommendations. 

For questions about the MSUE diagnostic clinic,
call 231-256-9888 or email waltonn2@msu.edu.