Community Calendar

Registration November each year – starts Nov 3 this year.
Phone lines are Open 8am-4pm

NO WALKS ALLOWED - MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND EVENT IN DECEMBER.

MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
By calling 989-773-4204

Back at MOREY COURTS for the 3RD year.

Guest come at their appointment time in Dec and escorted thru each department (boots, coats, mittens/hats/scarves, linens, children’s books, Christmas decorations & Christmas stockings)

We DO NOT give out toys or clothing, but we give out WINTER GEAR, COATS, HATS, MITTENS, LINENS, CHILDREN BOOKS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Each family will go home with a tote of household goods.

Must live in Isabella County.

SHOPPING DAYS FOR 2025

FRIDAY Dec 12 & SATURDAY Dec 13

Distribution will be located at Morey Courts Recreation - 5175 E Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Register open M-F Nov 3rd - 7th & a short week M-W Nov 10th – Nov 12th to participate in the December annual event taking place once again back at Morey Courts.

Join instructor Emily Gunning for a tactile exploration of handbuilding in clay. Over this 6-week course, students will explore various methods of building functional or decorative clay vessels without the need for a pottery wheel. Pinch pots, slab, and coil construction will be covered, as well as various methods of achieving surface texture and form for a solid foundation in pottery construction. Projects will be fired off-site and ready for glazing at the final session. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is required. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to get your hands dirty!

Supply and kiln fees are included in tuition.

This class will be held weekly from 3-5 pm, Tuesday, November 4-December 9, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Registration November each year – starts Nov 3 this year.
Phone lines are Open 8am-4pm

NO WALKS ALLOWED - MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND EVENT IN DECEMBER.

MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
By calling 989-773-4204

Back at MOREY COURTS for the 3RD year.

Guest come at their appointment time in Dec and escorted thru each department (boots, coats, mittens/hats/scarves, linens, children’s books, Christmas decorations & Christmas stockings)

We DO NOT give out toys or clothing, but we give out WINTER GEAR, COATS, HATS, MITTENS, LINENS, CHILDREN BOOKS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Each family will go home with a tote of household goods.

Must live in Isabella County.

SHOPPING DAYS FOR 2025

FRIDAY Dec 12 & SATURDAY Dec 13

Distribution will be located at Morey Courts Recreation - 5175 E Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Register open M-F Nov 3rd - 7th & a short week M-W Nov 10th – Nov 12th to participate in the December annual event taking place once again back at Morey Courts.

Toddlers (and parents!) are invited to join us for Wee Wednesdays! Wee Wednesdays is a bi-monthly program held from 10 to 11 am on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. During each session, wee ones will develop skills in art, reading, critical thinking, and tactile exploration. Each session will be a new project created on-site for your little ones to take home and enjoy!

The program starts at 10 am, Wednesday, November 5, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

This first program in the Hestia Women's Giving Circle 2025/2026 Learning Series will provide a general overview of emerging community concerns and strengths in Charlevoix and Emmet counties, especially those related to women and children. Featured speakers are DJ Jones, Executive Director of the Petoskey/Harbor Springs Community Foundation and Sara Ward, President of the Charlevoix Community Foundation. It be held both in-person at the Women's Resource Center and on Zoom (for meeting link, email: info@hestiacircle.org). A Q & A session will follow. For those attending in person, wine and light appetizers will be served. Please visit www.hestiacircle.org to learn more about Hestia Circle and its mission.

This is the final course of the four-part Fundamentals of Drawing series with acclaimed artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. Throughout this course, students will focus on the importance of developing a series of work. We will be discussing why this is important in your development as an artist. You’ll discover how working in a series can broaden and hone your skills. We will touch on Artists’ Biographies, Artists’ Statements, and the difference between the two. You will be guided on how to enter a juried show. Please note- completion of Drawing 1-3 is required to participate in this course.

This 12-week course will be held from 6-8:30 pm on Wednesdays, September 17-December 3, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended ages: Adults only

Registration November each year – starts Nov 3 this year.
Phone lines are Open 8am-4pm

NO WALKS ALLOWED - MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND EVENT IN DECEMBER.

MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
By calling 989-773-4204

Back at MOREY COURTS for the 3RD year.

Guest come at their appointment time in Dec and escorted thru each department (boots, coats, mittens/hats/scarves, linens, children’s books, Christmas decorations & Christmas stockings)

We DO NOT give out toys or clothing, but we give out WINTER GEAR, COATS, HATS, MITTENS, LINENS, CHILDREN BOOKS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Each family will go home with a tote of household goods.

Must live in Isabella County.

SHOPPING DAYS FOR 2025

FRIDAY Dec 12 & SATURDAY Dec 13

Distribution will be located at Morey Courts Recreation - 5175 E Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Register open M-F Nov 3rd - 7th & a short week M-W Nov 10th – Nov 12th to participate in the December annual event taking place once again back at Morey Courts.

Join us for a “Wickedly” good time with friends of the hit musical. Led by instructor Brenda O’Brien, students will be guided in painting the classic imagery of our favorite villain. We’ll paint 11×14” canvas, enjoy some witchy snacks, and BYOB for a fun and festive night of creative enchantment. No experience needed!

This class will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, November 6, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended for: 16 and up

Registration November each year – starts Nov 3 this year.
Phone lines are Open 8am-4pm

NO WALKS ALLOWED - MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND EVENT IN DECEMBER.

MUST CALL TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
By calling 989-773-4204

Back at MOREY COURTS for the 3RD year.

Guest come at their appointment time in Dec and escorted thru each department (boots, coats, mittens/hats/scarves, linens, children’s books, Christmas decorations & Christmas stockings)

We DO NOT give out toys or clothing, but we give out WINTER GEAR, COATS, HATS, MITTENS, LINENS, CHILDREN BOOKS AND CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Each family will go home with a tote of household goods.

Must live in Isabella County.

SHOPPING DAYS FOR 2025

FRIDAY Dec 12 & SATURDAY Dec 13

Distribution will be located at Morey Courts Recreation - 5175 E Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Register open M-F Nov 3rd - 7th & a short week M-W Nov 10th – Nov 12th to participate in the December annual event taking place once again back at Morey Courts.

If the chill in the air has you wishing for warmer days, get refreshed with a dose of greenery and painting. Cheryl Meyer will lead you through the art of watercolor painting “en plein air” at Central Michigan University’s Greenhouse, for a serene atmosphere of warmth and comfort. She will guide you in the best practices of watercolor painting while demonstrating how to capture the light and composition that makes plein air so special. Students should bring a camp chair, preferably with a cup holder. All painting supplies will be provided.

This class will be held from 9 am-12 pm on Friday, November 7, at the CMU Greenhouse. The Greenhouse is located between Brooks Hall and the Dow Science Building. Metered parking, using the Pango mobile app, is available in lots 15, 10, and 36. Otherwise, students may purchase guest passes online at www.parking.cmich.edu

Recommended age: 16 and up