Community Calendar

Thursday, April 23 / 7:00-8:30pm

Celebrate the Bard’s birthday in a cozy, indoor picnic setting! Bring a blanket, pack your favorite picnic treats, and settle in for a lively performance featuring a playful mash-up of several beloved Shakespeare plays.

With familiar characters crossing paths in surprising ways, this whimsical tribute brings comedy, romance, and a touch of mischief right to your seat. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly evening of storytelling, laughter, and Shakespearean fun!

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

Annual Isabella County History Day (formerly called Founder’s Day). The event is free and open to the public. View historical displays and vote for your favorite quilt. Find out who will be awarded the John Cumming Award for historical preservation. If you have a display or collection you would like to exhibit, contact Loren Anderson 989-560-7022. If you would like to display a quilt, contact Val Wolters at 989-773-9571.

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Women's full contact roller derby: Family friendly, fast paced, hometown sporting event.
Doors open to spectators at 5:30pm. First whistle at 6:00pm.
Tickets are $12 at the door, $10 presale online. Children 12 and under are free with a paid ticket.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2012581542878041

Visit the "sweetest" little town anywhere around for the 68th annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival, April 23-26. This maple themed festival offers over 20 different events for all ages to enjoy, including museum and Sugar Bush tours, two parades, a classic car & truck show, tractor and horse pulls, and of course, our well-known All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage.

Learn more about these, and many more, by visiting our website, at: https://www.shepherdmaplesyrupfest.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/