Community Calendar

The Hestia Women's Giving Circle’s Learning Series #3: Health Department of NW Michigan
Melissa Hahn, Director of Family Health, will cover topics such as: What are the health challenges of our community and what impact have state and federal budgets had on our citizens? A Q and A period will follow the presentation. The program will be held on Zoom. To RSVP and receive the Zoom sign-in, email
info@hestiacircle.org.

More information about the Hestia Women’s Giving Circle can be found at www.hestiacircle.org and on Facebook and Instagram.

Women’s Empowerment Summit
February 21, 2026 • 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Treetops Resort • Gaylord, Michigan
Tickets: $140

Show up curious, leave unstoppable. The Women’s Empowerment Summit is a full-day, in-person experience designed to spark inspiration, build confidence, and strengthen community. Hosted at the beautiful Treetops Resort, attendees will enjoy breakfast, lunch, connection with local women, and a dynamic lineup of empowering sessions.

Throughout the day, we’ll explore eight core empowerment lenses—Lifelong Learning, Emotional Intelligence, Belonging, Banking & Credit Building, Service, Safety, Advocacy, and Women’s Health—through engaging activities, interactive discussions, and guided reflection. The event begins with a heartfelt panel featuring local women leaders who share authentic stories and real-world wisdom.

Each participant will receive a beautifully designed companion workbook to continue personal growth long after the event.

If you’re seeking clarity, confidence, or a renewed sense of purpose, this summit is your invitation to learn, connect, and grow. Join us for a day of meaningful conversation, practical tools, and powerful community energy.

Nick Theisen, from Huron Pines will present "Piping
Plover Recovery in 2025". Learn what is happening in
your community and how you can help with the
recovery efforts.

The Piping Plover is a small shorebird that nests in three separate geographic populations in the United States and Canada: The Northern Great Plains, the shores of the Great Lakes, and along the Atlantic coast. Birds from all three populations winter on the southern Atlantic and Gulf coasts in the United States, as well as in the Caribbean. This website features the Great Lakes population, which is listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.