Community Calendar

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti.

The annual Scouting America Leadership Breakfast. With your support we can ensure that the youth in Clare, Gratiot and Isabella counties have the opportunity to be a part of the Scouting movement.

Join instructor Cheryl Meyer to sample the art of memoir writing. This workshop will explore the essential tools & techniques to craft a powerful memoir. This class offers a supportive and inspiring environment to delve into the depths of your memories and transform them into compelling narratives. This is intended to be a sampler workshop for the full Memoir course, which will be offered beginning May 27.

This workshop will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 13, in the Brannan Family Meeting Room at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Note: No prior writing experience is necessary to participate in this class! All levels of writers, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join and explore the art of memoir writing.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more!

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations will have an ASL interpreted performance on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. Please call (269) 387-2300 or stop at the box office Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., to ensure you are correctly seated.

Savor spring and experience the joy of painting en plein air, or “in the open air,” at Island Park. In this immersive workshop, instructor Cheryl Meyer invites you to explore the beauty of nature while capturing its essence on your watercolor palette. The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate artists alike, providing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for everyone. Capture light and color in the moment. Instructions will be based on the surroundings. If it rains, class will work from a pavilion or covered space.

Students should bring a camp chair to sit in. Other recommended supplies include a hat with a brim, sunblock, a small side table, and drinking water. Plan to dress for the weather. If you have preferred watercolor supplies, you may bring them, however, painting supplies will be provided.

This workshop takes place from 9 am-noon, Wednesday, May 14, at Island Park in Mt Pleasant. Students will meet near the Vietnam Memorial Garden at the north end of the park.

Recommended age: 16 and up

The 1842 historic Dougherty Mission House built by Rev. Peter Dougherty, Chief Agosa, the Ottawa and Chippewa opens for tours on Wednesday, June 12th Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am until 4pm. Tour the former Inn where the fruit industry began in the Traverse City region.
Discover the ties to the Old Mission Peninsula Lighthouse while you tour the house, summer kitchen, carriage shed, icehouse, and demonstration garden. See the new Old Mission Agricultural Heritage exhibit where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name.

Join instructor Tanya Ehrsam to learn the timeless art of cable knitting while creating practical and beautiful dishcloths as practice. Perfect for knitters of all skill levels, this course will teach you how to master the technique of cable knitting, allowing you to add texture and dimension to your projects.

In this 3-week course, you'll start by learning the basics of knitting, including cast-on and bind-off techniques, before diving into the intricacies of cable stitches. Over the three sessions, you'll gain a solid understanding of how to work cables and incorporate them into your dishcloth design. Whether you're looking to add texture to your knitted items or simply want a fun and relaxing project, this class is a great way to expand your crafting abilities while creating beautiful and functional pieces perfect to use at home or give as a gift to loved ones.

This course will be held from 5:30-8 pm on Wednesdays, May 14-28, in the Brannan Family Meeting Room at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 16 and up

Mini Masters is a delightful monthly acrylic painting class designed to inspire creativity in artists of all skill levels. With step-by-step guidance, participants will create an 8x10 canvas masterpiece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this class offers a welcoming environment where no experience is necessary, and all supplies are included. Whether you’re discovering art for the first time or nurturing a growing passion, Mini Masters is a wonderful way to enjoy a fun and fulfilling creative experience.

Mini Masters will be held from 5:30-7 pm Wednesday, May 14, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 6 and up

A public forum on the emerging issue of Microplastics will be held May 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. It is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Northern Lower Michigan (LWVNLM) and the Friends of the Library. The forum will be held at the Petoskey District Library’s downstairs conference room. Participants can attend either in person or by Zoom.
Dr. John Meeker, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Senior Associate Dean for Research at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, will be the featured speaker.
Registration for the forum is required. To register follow this link: https://www.lwvnlm.org/calendar/ma2025forum.

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more!

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations will have an ASL interpreted performance on Wednesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. Please call (269) 387-2300 or stop at the box office Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., to ensure you are correctly seated.