Apr 19 Friday
Round up the family and head out to Coy Mountain in Alden, where you will enjoy a walk in the woods and reading a good book along the way. The storybook for the month of April is “Book! Book! Book!” by Deborah Bruss. Sponsored by Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
Friends of Alden District Library are having their Spring book sale from 9am-5pm Friday, April 19 & 9am-2pm on Saturday, April 20. Available items: books, audio books, DVDs, music CDs & puzzles. Proceeds will benefit Enrichment Programs for Adults and Children. Sale is held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318
Do you want to learn how to help your hand tools last a lifetime? Join us for a laid-back gathering to file, sand, and maintain our collection of tools. We use these tools each year to build and maintain our many miles of trails and remove harmful invasive species. Come join us for a workday to learn how to care for hand tools and help lengthen the life of the Conservancy’s tool cache!
The Basics:
Our team will teach you everything you need to know about tool use, maintenance, and safety. No prior experience is necessary! This event will involve all aspects of tool maintenance, including using hand files to sharpen tool heads, removing rust from metal parts, and applying linseed oil to wooden handles to prevent splintering. This will be a moderately light activity taking place in our workshop, with bathrooms and drinking water available on site.
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 we recommend bringing:
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 comfortYour favorite pair of work glovesLocation: Please meet us at our office space off of three mile road. Park in any designated space by the Conservation Center and head over to the workshop.
We'll taste chocolate in all its forms and share with you the fascinating story of our world's favorite treat.
Fridays in April (4/12, 4/19, 4/26) plus two Saturdays (4/13 & 4/20)11:00 am-12:00 pm
A few things to note:
- Classes last 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the size of your group. If your group is larger than 6 people, please reach email us (classes@grocersdaughter.com) so that we make arrangements for our larger space.
- Please let us know if anyone in your group has allergies and we'll do our best to accommodate them.
- Class age: 12 years + (we can cater this class to a younger audience with advance notice)
- Class participants receive 10% off all purchases the day of the class.
If these days/times do not work for you but you're interested in a tasting class, please email us at classes@grocersdaughter.com.
The Cedar North Classroom Gallery Presents a retrospective show and sale of the artwork of resident artist Royce Deans. Come see and purchase drawings, paintings, and prints this Friday and Saturday.
Join us in kicking off the 2024 volunteering season! GTRLC’s volunteers are an outstanding group of people who are passionate about our region’s conservation of the natural resources that make it so special. Join us for this general orientation session at the McMullen Family Conservation Center and learn more about the specific projects that we will accomplish with the help of our volunteers in 2024.
Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place hosts:
“Souper” Fridays
“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients in good living.”Louis P. De Gouy
Louis P. De Gouy (1876–1947), one of the world’s great cooks, apprenticed under his father, Jean H. De Gouy, Esquire of Cuisine at the courts of Austria and Belgium, and under the great Maître Escoffier. He served as Master Chef and Chef Steward in France, England, Spain, the United States, and many other countries. Best known for his 30-year career at New York City’s Waldorf Astoria, Chef De Gouy was a founder of Gourmet magazine and the author of 16 cookbooks, including The Pie Book and The Soup Book.
Each Friday in April, from 5:00-7:00
The Menu:
Each week will feature different hearty, warming, homemade soups,
A refreshing salad,
A handmade & freshly baked bread,
A scrumptious dessert to sweeten your life.
We do the cooking. You get to enjoy great food and help “Bring History Alive”. To operate, we depend entirely on donations. We’re counting on you to help with this fund-raising event. [Minimum suggested free-will donation $10]The Main Museum will be open and there will be a different historical focus each Friday. Come join us for a night at the museum!
We'll have unique and fun games at our family friendly game night! Play one of our games or bring your favorite game from home. We'll have popcorn and light refreshments to snack on but you are welcome to bring your own snacks (or even dinner!). Our catering kitchen will be available for use and we'll have paper plates and cutlery for your convenience. Don't miss out on what is sure to be a fun time!
Sticks and StonesCreate your own earthwork! We will use found, natural materials to assemble small sculptures and installations.
(Earthworks are works of art made by shaping the land or by making environmental works using natural materials.)Free Play: Studio Sessions is a new program designed for adults who want to engage in creative activity through playful explorations of artistic media and ideas in a relaxed, supportive, and social environment.Pre-registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome as space allows.
Supplies are included. Cash bar with beer, wine, and soda available.
SKILL LEVEL: All levels.All are welcome and encouraged to join. No previous experience is needed.
NMEAC, N.Michigan Environmental Action Council, will host its annual Environmentalist of the Year event at Dennos on 4/19. David Milarch of Archangel Ancient Trees will be the guest speaker. Tickets at nmeac.org or at the door. Food at 5:30, awards at 6:30. Join us to honor local environmental heroes!