Community Calendar

Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and conservation enthusiasts are invited to join us for the 10th Annual Aldo Leopold Festival, taking place May 28–June 1, 2025, in the scenic Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. The Aldo Leopold Festival honors the life and work of Aldo Leopold, whose formative summers were spent exploring Marquette Island and the Les Cheneaux Area. The festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the same areas that shaped his pioneering land ethic and lifelong passion for ecological stewardship. The festival offers over 50 different tours, workshops, and lectures over the course of five days. Enjoy paddling excursions, wildflower walks, nature hikes, birdwatching tours, nature inspired art and more! Pre-registration for tours is highly recommended. Most will sell out.

Explore the rich, tactile world of cold wax painting in this course designed for artists of all levels. Instructor Judith Steffke will guide you in utilizing oil paint and cold wax medium to create layered, expressive, and deeply textured artworks. Cold wax is a soft, buttery medium that mixes with oil paint to create a matte, velvety finish and allows for endless experimentation with layering, mark-making, and surface manipulation. This class is all about process and exploration and is suitable for abstract or representative artwork. All supplies provided.

This 4-week course will be held from 1-4 pm on Thursdays, May 22-June 12, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

Brews & Brushes is the perfect way to unwind, get creative, and enjoy a fun evening out. This monthly acrylic painting class is led by Brenda O’Brien, who provides step-by-step instructions to help you create a beautiful 16x20 masterpiece, no matter your skill level. Bring your favorite beverage, invite a friend, and let your imagination flow! We provide all the supplies you need—just come ready to paint and leave with a finished work of art. Brews & Brushes is a great way to explore your artistic side in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Thursday, May 29, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for adults 21+

Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and conservation enthusiasts are invited to join us for the 10th Annual Aldo Leopold Festival, taking place May 28–June 1, 2025, in the scenic Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. The Aldo Leopold Festival honors the life and work of Aldo Leopold, whose formative summers were spent exploring Marquette Island and the Les Cheneaux Area. The festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the same areas that shaped his pioneering land ethic and lifelong passion for ecological stewardship. The festival offers over 50 different tours, workshops, and lectures over the course of five days. Enjoy paddling excursions, wildflower walks, nature hikes, birdwatching tours, nature inspired art and more! Pre-registration for tours is highly recommended. Most will sell out.

Artists of all skill levels are invited to join instructor Cheryl Meyer for a four-week watercolor techniques course. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate watercolorist, you will explore a variety of methods to improve your watercolor proficiency and create vibrant and dynamic artworks. Expect to explore wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, gradient washes, and dry brushing. You will learn how to manipulate the flow of water and pigment to achieve stunning textures, tones, and effects. The course also covers the importance of composition, color theory, and layering to add depth and dimension to your pieces. If you have preferred brushes and watercolors, you are welcome to bring them, however, all supplies will be provided.

This course will be held from 2-4 pm, on Friday, May 9-30 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for: 16 and up

Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and conservation enthusiasts are invited to join us for the 10th Annual Aldo Leopold Festival, taking place May 28–June 1, 2025, in the scenic Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. The Aldo Leopold Festival honors the life and work of Aldo Leopold, whose formative summers were spent exploring Marquette Island and the Les Cheneaux Area. The festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the same areas that shaped his pioneering land ethic and lifelong passion for ecological stewardship. The festival offers over 50 different tours, workshops, and lectures over the course of five days. Enjoy paddling excursions, wildflower walks, nature hikes, birdwatching tours, nature inspired art and more! Pre-registration for tours is highly recommended. Most will sell out.

Art Reach of Mid Michigan is excited to host our Arts Market from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025, with artist set-up beginning at 8:30 am. In the event of rain, the market will be held on Sunday, June 1.

This special event is a fundraising effort led by the Art Reach Teen Advisory Group (TAG) to support arts programming and leadership opportunities for teens in our community.

Artists 12 and up are invited to participate. A 10’ x 10’ space is available for $20, and a 20’ x 10’ space is available for $40. This is a great opportunity for makers, artists, and entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their creations while gaining real-world experience as vendors. Whether you're offering handmade goods, original artwork, or baked treats, we welcome your creativity!

To register, we’ll collect your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, age, and—for participants under 13—parent or guardian contact information. You’ll also be asked to describe the type of items you plan to sell.

*Please note that food items must comply with Michigan’s Cottage Food Law.

This event will occur simultaneously with our annual Paint the Pavement event. Join us for a fun and inspiring day celebrating youth talent and creativity while supporting a great cause!

Nature lovers, outdoor adventurers, and conservation enthusiasts are invited to join us for the 10th Annual Aldo Leopold Festival, taking place May 28–June 1, 2025, in the scenic Les Cheneaux Islands in Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula. The Aldo Leopold Festival honors the life and work of Aldo Leopold, whose formative summers were spent exploring Marquette Island and the Les Cheneaux Area. The festival offers a rare opportunity to experience the same areas that shaped his pioneering land ethic and lifelong passion for ecological stewardship. The festival offers over 50 different tours, workshops, and lectures over the course of five days. Enjoy paddling excursions, wildflower walks, nature hikes, birdwatching tours, nature inspired art and more! Pre-registration for tours is highly recommended. Most will sell out.

Trinity Episcopal Church, in collaboration with St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, are again providing a communion service during Pride Month. We desire to provide a safe and welcoming place for our LGBTQ+ siblings to experience God’s deep, abiding, and abundant love as well as celebrate how we are each created perfectly in God’s image.

Our service will include hymns, readings from the Bible, a sermon, prayers, music provided by Great Lakes Bay Pride’s Harmony Diversity Choir, communion and/or a personal blessing, a blessing over all, and dismissal.

Explore Your Future in Healthcare! Join us at our Grand Rapids campus for an Open House at Ross Education. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert faculty, and learn about our comprehensive programs in healthcare. Whether you're passionate about nursing, medical assisting, or allied health professions, this event is your gateway to a rewarding career in medicine. Don't miss out - stop in!