Community Calendar

SPRING USED BOOK SALE
Thursday, April 3 * 9-6pm, Friday April 4 * 9-5pm, Saturday April 5 * 10-12pm
Fundraiser for Friends of the Cadillac Library
Lots of great books at great prices.

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

SPRING USED BOOK SALE
Thursday, April 3 * 9-6pm, Friday April 4 * 9-5pm, Saturday April 5 * 10-12pm
Fundraiser for Friends of the Cadillac Library
Lots of great books at great prices.

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

SPRING USED BOOK SALE
Thursday, April 3 * 9-6pm, Friday April 4 * 9-5pm, Saturday April 5 * 10-12pm
Fundraiser for Friends of the Cadillac Library
Lots of great books at great prices.

The Health fair is an opportunity for community medical providers and other resources to interact with the public. At this event we will have booths set up for providers/vendors, give aways, and other activates. For the first time ever, we'll have a Teddy Bear Clinic for kids to come learn about healthcare and get a free teddy bear. Hope to see you there!

Sat. April 5, Blissfest Traditional Community Dance, 7:30 at Littlefield/Alanson Community Building on US31N in Alanson. Music will be provided by Elpee (Laurie Eberhardt & Peter Martin) from Valparaiso IN, 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.

Local Non-Profit Hosts "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain

BOYNE FALLS, MI (February 21, 2025) — Surf the Earth MHC, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, will host "Shred the Stigma" Mental Health Weekend at Boyne Mountain Resort from April 4-6, 2025. The event combines winter sports, wellness activities, and mental health awareness programming to foster community connection and break down barriers surrounding mental health conversations.

"Shred the Stigma brings together both winter sports enthusiasts and non-skiers for a weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy," says Surf the Earth MHC, an organization initiated by Ali Patrick to raise awareness about mental health. "By combining outdoor recreation with mental wellness workshops, we create an engaging environment for important conversations about mental health."

Friday, April 4:
Movie Night featuring "Mountain in My Mind 3"
Silent auction opens
Free gear giveaways
Refreshments provided

Saturday, April 5:
Mental wellness workshops throughout the day
Resource tables with mental health information and support services
"Laps for Ali" group skiing event
Bonfire après party with live music
Final silent auction bidding
Free gear giveaways

Sunday, April 6:
Sunrise yoga
Sound healing sessions
Art activities
Banked slalom competition

All workshops and activities are free with registration. Special lift ticket, Sky Bridge, and lodging discounts are available for participants – details and discount links can be found on the event webpage.
The event supports Surf the Earth MHC's mission of promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma in the community.

For registration and complete event details, including discounted tickets and accommodations, visit www.surftheearthmhc.com/shred-the-stigma-2025.

About Surf the Earth MHC:
Surf the Earth MHC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization initiated by Ali Patrick, committed to raising awareness about mental illnesses and shredding the stigma. EIN# 93-4007544.

Media Contact:
Tammy Patrick
Co-Founder/President
surftheearthmhc@gmail.com
231-675-5874

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.

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.