Positive Approach to Care is a FREE 3-hour workshop fueled by Accelerate the Care. Lisa George is a certified Positive Approach to Care Trainer. Accelerate the Care is a local nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for caregivers and for people challenged with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.

Join us--first thing in the morning--this book club is in collaboration with the Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network. We will talk about books, authors, read excerpts, maybe even have an author visit! This month-That's What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse.

FREE Concert w/Drew Hale

Less Cancer's Hike & Bike America 2026 kick-off

Saturday, June 6th

12 PM - 3 PM

Grand Traverse County Civic Center

Free admission (donations welcome)

Please join us as we celebrate the power of community, movement and prevention.

Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair. No alcohol allowed.

More info can be found at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

*Weather permitting

Sue Caviston teaches adults the basics of the old art of hooking yarn. Supplies provided. Experienced crocheters are invited to come assist! RSVP as space is limited.

Did you know that Michigan provided 75% of the smuggled alcohol during Prohibition? Explore the fascinating era of American Prohibition, when the nation went dry and speakeasies thrived in the shadows.

Every Wednesday, May 6th through June 10th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Leo Creek Preserve

Each week, we will focus on light weeding and general gardening tasks within the native garden area. Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner looking to pick up some new skills, these sessions are designed to be relaxed, educational, and social.

Less Cancer is hosting a special community workshop titled Food Is Medicine, focused on the powerful relationship between nutrition, environmental exposure, and long-term health. Attendees will learn practical, science-based strategies that support healthier lifestyles, reduce preventable risk factors, and promote long-term disease prevention.

Less Cancer presents If You See Something, Say Something, a unique cancer prevention program designed to empower community professionals to recognize visible warning signs of cancer and other serious health concerns. Many individuals interact regularly with professionals such as hairstylists, barbers, massage therapists, and personal care providerspeople who often notice physical changes that others might overlook.

Join The Kingsley Folk School for a relaxed, no-prep storytelling community circle, Everyone Has a Story. Come and share real moments from your life, told to connect, laugh, reflect. Held the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Kingsley Branch Library. Event is free and open to all. Call the Library at 231-263-5484 with questions.

Help restore native habitats at St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area by removing invasive shrubs that threaten local ecosystems. Volunteers will meet at the St. Clair Lake-Six Mile Lake Natural Area trailhead before hiking to the worksite. No experience is necessary, and all tools, training, and safety instruction will be provided.

Spend a cozy, feel-good morning with GTRLC writing personal thank-you notes to donors who support land conservation work. All materials are provided, and it's a relaxed, indoor volunteer activity. Meet at the Conservation Center in Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve (2846 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City). Water and restrooms available.

OTP's youth performers offer a musical version of The Princess and the Pea. Princess Winnifred vies for the hand of Prince Dauntless, but must pass a test devised by his domineering mother, Queen Aggravain. Full of humor, quirky characters, and catchy songs, this comedic retelling of the classic fairy tale is a lighthearted look at love and defying expectations.

Come join Viridian Strings as they present a concert featuring world-class musicians in the stunning space of Oliver Art Center! Tickets are $10 per person.

Hear an exceptional chamber music performance from Viridian Strings in the beautiful Dennos Museum!

Join us for Queer Tales Book Club where we chat about books that are by and/or about LGBTQIA+ people. Reading is not required, and everyone is welcome. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the Nelson Room.

Author Lorraine Loria and illustrator Bonnie Spino join reading dogs Lani and Rosie with a reading and activity,

Spend a fun day outdoors helping create a brand-new trail system at The Ridge with GTRLC! Volunteers will help shape sustainable trails, clear vegetation, and explore a property not yet open to the public. Meet at the access point on Five Mile Rd. Tools, gloves, and guidance provided.

Spend a feel-good morning with GTRLC writing personal thank-you notes to donors who support land conservation work. All materials are provided, and it's a relaxed, indoor volunteer activity. Meet at the Conservation Center in Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve (2846 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City). Water and restrooms available.

Join a hands-on volunteer morning at Yuba Creek Natural Area with GTRLC to help freshen up beloved trails for the summer season. You'll trim vegetation, clear paths, and improve trail conditions. Meet at the Yuba Creek Natural Area US-31 trailhead/parking area. Tools and guidance provided.

Charted Waters traces the expressive evolution of the string trio, from Classical balance to richly colored 20th-century voices. Taneyev's sparkling Scherzino opens the program, followed by Jean Cras's expansive and rhythmically driven trio. The evening culminates with Mozart's monumental Divertimento, K. 563, a work of remarkable depth, elegance, and conversational brilliance.

Friends of PCL kick off the concert season with free ice cream and the music of Mark DeNoyelles.

We will have 150 quilts on display; judged in multiple categories. There will be sewing machine and fabric vendors along with a Boutique selling items crafted by guild members. Our four charitable groups will have exhibits of typical items that they donate to the community. A raffle quilt will be given away on Saturday; tickets are $5 each.

Charted Waters traces the expressive evolution of the string trio, from Classical balance to richly colored 20th-century voices. Taneyev's sparkling Scherzino opens the program, followed by Jean Cras's expansive and rhythmically driven trio. The evening culminates with Mozart's monumental Divertimento, K. 563, a work of remarkable depth, elegance, and conversational brilliance.

Charted Waters traces the expressive evolution of the string trio, from Classical balance to richly colored 20th-century voices. Taneyev's sparkling Scherzino opens the program, followed by Jean Cras's expansive and rhythmically driven trio. The evening culminates with Mozart's monumental Divertimento, K. 563, a work of remarkable depth, elegance, and conversational brilliance.

Spend a fun day outdoors helping create a brand-new trail system at The Ridge with GTRLC! Volunteers will help shape sustainable trails, clear vegetation, and explore a property not yet open to the public. Meet at the access point on Five Mile Rd. Tools, gloves, and guidance provided.

Spend a rewarding morning helping protect the beach and dunes at Antrim Creek Natural Area with GTRLC and CAKE CISMA. Volunteers will remove invasive plants to support native wildflowers and wildlife. Meet at the South trailhead of Antrim Creek Natural Area. Tools, gloves, and training provided. Moderate outdoor activity.

Spend a cozy, feel-good morning with GTRLC writing personal thank-you notes to donors who support land conservation work. All materials are provided, and it's a relaxed, indoor volunteer activity. Meet at the Conservation Center in Mitchell Creek Meadows Nature Preserve (2846 3 Mile Rd N, Traverse City). Water and restrooms available.

Join us for VBS as we go on an epic Kingdom Quest! All completed K-5th graders are invited to join us for four nights of games, crafts, worship, and learning what it truly means to follow Jesus. Plus, on the final night, we'll have a fun family event you won't want to miss!

Info: kensingtonchurch.org/vbs

Join GTRLC and CAKE CISMA for a hands-on conservation day at Schuler Farm removing invasive autumn olive and restoring native habitat. Expect thorny shrubs, so long sleeves and sturdy gloves are strongly recommended. Meet in the Skegemog Lake area (exact location shared after registration). Tools, training, and guidance provided.

Join GTRLC for a hands-on trail care day at Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve, helping keep boardwalk access clear and habitats healthy. Tasks range from light trimming to using tools like weed whips, with guidance provided. Meet in the M22 parking lot at Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve. Gloves and tools provided.

Spend a fun day outdoors helping create a brand-new trail system at The Ridge with GTRLC! Volunteers will help shape sustainable trails, clear vegetation, and explore a property not yet open to the public. Meet at the access point on Five Mile Rd. Tools, gloves, and guidance provided.

Join GTRLC and the Invasive Species Network for a rewarding morning at Elberta Beach removing invasive baby's breath to protect dunes and native habitat. Volunteers will dig and clear plants in sandy terrain, often bending and kneeling. Meet in the lower parking lot at Elberta Beach. Gloves, tools, and training provided.

A summer camp inspired by our brand-new Great Lakes shipwreck exhibit! We'll solving the mysteries of sunken ships, discover the science behind why massive boats float, and explore the incredible stories of why some ships sank and the amazing technology scientists use to find and explore these underwater treasures. Get ready to dive into history, science, and adventure!

Make things that move in super cool ways and explore the secret science behind all the fun, like what makes a rocket zoom and a ball bounce, with tons of hands-on experiments and wild creations. Your creations will come to life and your imagination will take flight!

New! Get ready to unleash your creativity! The ultimate camp for kids who love to create awesome stuff, every day is a new adventure with a different theme! The best part is that you get to take home everything you make!

Join Viridian Strings as they present a passionate program of romantic chamber music, performed by some of America's most arresting young performers. Tickets are $10 per person! This event is not to be missed!

Join Viridian Strings as they perform an incredible set of Romantic-era chamber music in the sensational environment of The Alluvion! An unforgettable venue with world-class performers awaits. Tickets range from $30 - $35.

Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! This camp transforms you into a star explorer, uncovering the mysteries of the cosmos at The Curiosity Place, powered by the Great Lakes Children's Museum. Take part in solar experiments, learn your way around our galaxy, and create star-studded mini-exhibits that will have you sharing your new-found knowledge with the whole family!