Community Calendar

Megan King of the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan will give a presentation on sex trafficking. She will talk about the extent of this problem locally and how our community is addressing it. A Q&A period will follow the presentation. To RSVP and receive the Zoom sign-in, email info@hestiacircle.org.

Join the Zonta Club of Mt Pleasant for an inspiring time of global connection as we join the Zonta Club of St Sofia Bulgaria in a celebration of resilience, women's stories and leadership. Hear stories from 3 amazing local women and help raise money for RISE Advocacy. Bring your own lunch. Water and cookies will be provided.

"Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy."

Sat. March 7 / 1:00 - 4:00 pm / $50, plus $10 materials - preregistration required by 3/5

What can you do with a potato masher, aluminum foil, and an egg carton? Find out in this fun class where we use a silicone plate and a variety of techniques to create unique monochromatic prints. A great opportunity to build your own one-of-a-kind paper stash. We will review the basics and start “taking the pull.” Suitable for both beginner and experienced gel printers. This is a popular class and seats are limited. A suggested supply list will be provided at registration. With Julie Welsh.

NOTE: All basic supplies (8x10 gel plate, paint, brayer, paper, tools for mark making, aprons) will be provided. Printing can be messy so dress appropriately.

The following are suggested items you may want to bring but no need to purchase:
• 6-8 of your favorite acrylic paint colors including white (any brand)
• Rubber/Foam stamps
• Stencils
Also, clean items from the recycle bin – think junk mail, envelopes, packaging…

A handout will be shared during the class with ideas and tips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie Welsh jewelswelsh@outlook.com.

Sat. March 7, Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at Littlefield/Alanson Community Building on US31N in Alanson. Music will be provided by Harbor Hoedown, with Larry Dyer calling. All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more). No need to bring a partner. Perfect for families. Potluck at 6:30. Bring table service and dish to pass. $10, $5/student, 12&under free.

"Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm. End your adventure by sampling warm syrup or making maple taffy."

Aldo Leopold, born in 1887, is considered by many to be the father of wildlife ecology and modern conservation. In his day, he was a visionary, inspiring readers with a call to action to embrace the “Land Ethic.” His essays asked people to combine their care for humanity with care for the land and nature--to act honorably and ethically for the common good. He wanted man to treat land as a community to which we belong, not as a commodity to be used up. Essays by Leopold emphasize harmony rather than exploitation. Indeed, his “Land Ethic” is a moral responsibility of humans to the natural world.

Come hear Leopold’s conservation writing at the Community Reading of his book “A Sand County Almanac,” published in 1949 (one year after his death in 1948). The book has become a conservation classic, with more than 2 million copies sold worldwide and translated into 15 languages.

Members of the Cheboygan community will be reading sections of the book. The powerful readings are intended to build a sense of “place” and help build a bond among community members to inspire critical thinking about our natural world—and how we must work to protect it.

A limited number of complementary copies of “A Sand County Almanac” will be available during the program. The presentation will also feature refreshments and live music.

The Community Reading is presented by the Cheboygan Area Public Library and made possible by a grant from the Aldo Leopold Foundation. This event is also an Earth Week Plus Adventure. Tickets are not required. All are welcome to attend.

MIDLAND MAN SCOUTS

Second and fourth Monday of each Month
7:00 – 8:30 pm / $8 each day - Let us know you are coming!
Jan 12
Jan 26
Feb 9
Feb 23
March 9
March 23
April 13
April 27
May 11

WHAT: Men developing camaraderie and a social network through participation in a variety of tasks and challenges.

HOW: We will meet up to chat and pick tasks, challenges, competitions to complete. For instance, we might task each member to write one sentence about their life each day for fourteen days. At the next session, members share what they completed. We might challenge everyone to pick one health related behavior and do that for two weeks, reporting back to the group. The competition will obviously be arm wrestling. Group members will be encouraged to plan and participate in mutually beneficial outings.

Let’s show this loneliness epidemic who is boss!

With Eric Beasley, Ph.D., Sociology Michigan State University. Eric has been a professor for many years and likes improv, yoga, comedy, basketball, and guitar, along with whatever you're interested in! Send any questions, suggestions, one-liners, etc. to Eric at beasle23@msu.edu.

What's included
Chatting, bonding, and fun challenges!

Club Create is a program created in partnership with Michigan Arts Access for adults with disabilities. Club Create offers adults with disabilities hands-on experiences in the arts, led by professional artists. Club members participate in an art experience at each meeting and also have time to socialize with other club members. Club Create of Mid Michigan meets 5:30-7 pm on the second Thursday of each month. Caregivers are welcome to participate as well.

Club Create of Mid Michigan members will meet from 5:30 pm-7 pm, Thursday, March 12, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

The Clare Irish Festival Road Race features a 10K Run, 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, and a free half mile kids fun run. The race takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 and is a part of the Clare Irish Festival. All paid participants receive a chip timed race, t-shirt, and breakfast following the race.
A big thank you goes out to our race sponsors: MyMichigan Health, Mercantile Bank, Clare Family Fitness, Clare Hometown Chiropractic, Jay's Sporting Goods, JT Farms, Subway of Clare, Members First Credit Union, Blackburn RV & Trailer Service, Witbeck's Family Foods, and Precision Screenprinting.