Join us for a small cup of chili and music to warm the heart with our good neighbor, Johnny Keys, a/k/a John Nedlo.

Join Kellie Chase to transform fabrics into patchwork quilts for kids facing serious trauma. Quilts for Kids is a non-profit organization. Materials provided. RSVP!

Ever wondered how Michigan ended up with the UP and it's interesting shape? Did you know there was a (mostly) bloodless Toledo War in our state's history? Plan to join us in person for this event or register here to view from home on Zoom.

Virtual presentation by Chris Gillcrist through the National Museum of the Great Lakes about history of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Mr. Gillcrist will explore a brief history of shipping on the Great Lakes that lead up to the impressive Edmund Fitzgerald.

Peninsula Fire Department will conduct free training on how to respond effectively to bleeding emergencies. Email ctaylor@peninsuafire.org to register.

Join us three times a year to discuss nonfiction books concerning mental and physical wellness. This month's book is The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

Let's celebrate Michigan's 189th Birthday! Join us for a slice of cake and make a birthday card to wish Michigan a happy birthday! TADL will gather all the cards made and send them to Governor Whitmer to show how much love we have here for our beautiful state.

The goal of the Traverse Area Historical Society is to share local history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region. This month enjoy: Postcards: Little pieces of History, Artistry, and Humanity.

Families stop in after school to make a peace dove in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Receive one free book per family.

Rhapsody in Blue headlines this celebration of 250 years of independence alongside masterpieces by America's greatest composers. Includes Bernstein's West Side Story Dances, Copland's Buckaroo Holiday, & the Michigan Premiere of Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.

Tickets $27+ at TCPhil.org

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. This month's book is Nothing Ever Just Disappears by Diarmuid Hester.

Join us for a series of movies set and/or filmed in the Great Lake State! Somewhere in Time (PG) - iconic film and love story set on Mackinac Island. Snacks provided.

A shy hobbit discovers his true potential in this play presented by OTP youth performers.

Bilbo Baggins unexpectedly joins a group of dwarves on an epic quest to reclaim a stolen treasure from the fearsome dragon Smaug.

Stop in at the Woodmere library for a beautiful photo exhibit of iconic Michigan barns! Made possible by the Michigan Barn Preservation Network.

Explore a winter wonderland on Tuesday, Feb 3, 1-4 p.m.! Join our guided wetland walk to learn tree ID, age our massive fallen white pine, and enjoy fresh pine needle tea. Please wear warm layers and boots. Bring a charged phone to contribute to our iNaturalist project!

Where: Leo Creek Preserve When: Feb 3, 1-4 p.m.

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.

Experience the magic of winter at ISEA's Winter Lantern Walk! Join us Friday, February 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Leo Creek Preserve. Enjoy a peaceful, lantern-lit trail, warm up with hot cocoa, and borrow snowshoes (weather permitting). This casual community event is free for all ages.

Details & Directions: schoolship.org/news-events/winter-lantern-walk/