Sep 09 Wednesday
Created by artist Mary E. Burns, the exhibit features 29 handwoven jacquard portraits celebrating scientists, activists, educators, artists, and Indigenous water protectors from more than 20 countries. Through intricate textile art, the exhibition explores the universal importance of water and the women whose work helps sustain and protect this essential resource.
The exhibition will be on display on the Petoskey District Library's second floor from August 27 through October 15, 2026. Throughout its run, the library will offer docent-led tours, related programs, book displays, and community conversations that explore themes of water, environmental stewardship, Indigenous knowledge, and women's leadership.
Partners making this possible: Michigan League of Handweavers & Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation.
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.
Sep 10 Thursday
Elder Abuse Prevention Conference for residents in licensed facilities, family members, people that work with senior adults and the community. Guest speakers, resources and information. Must register by August 26th.
Sep 11 Friday
Sep 12 Saturday
The Cadillac Book Fest welcomes over fifty authors from all over Michigan to share their stories and passion! On September 12, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Cadillac Commons Market, the public can speak with talented and enthusiastic small press authors about their work, purchase some great reads and even get them signed. This event is free to the public and offers books in a wide variety of genres, book crafts, networking opportunities, and more!
Stop by and start the craft show season with a bang!
Our craft show is part of our bigger Relay For Life event in Midland County. All vendor fees are donated to Relay For Life/the American Cancer Society.
We are hosting a fundraiser event and a celebration of life for Chance at the VFW September 12, 2026 in Oscoda! There will be live music and a silent auction. The proceeds will be donated to Michigan Men’s Health Awareness. All ages welcome!
Our hope is to honor Chance’s life by bringing our community together to create greater awareness of the stigma surrounding men seeking support and to encourage more open dialogue about men's mental and physical health.
Through connection and conversation, we hope to create a space where men can support one another, have honest conversations and understand that strength comes from taking care of themselves and those around them.
If you're unable to attend the event but would still like to contribute or if you'd like to make an additional donation, your support is greatly appreciated > https://gofund.me/26394f5df
Event> https://www.facebook.com/events/26781459161526861?active_tab=about
In addition to providing donations to the Michigan Men’s Health Foundation, we are also partnering with Man Therapy to provide mental health resources and informational materials at the event.
Sep 13 Sunday
Join us for an afternoon enveloped in the spirit of Theodore Roethke with Tours of Ted’s Childhood Home, meeting with Local Poets and Artists at our Artist Showcase, enjoying Cider and Donuts, and closing the night with the Annual Open Mic hosted by Jared Morningstar.
Pre-Register Now to Participate in the Open Mic!
Sep 14 Monday
MIDLAND MAN SCOUTS
Second and fourth Monday of each Month7:00 – 8:30 pm / $8 each day - Let us know you are coming!Jan 12Jan 26Feb 9Feb 23March 9March 23April 13April 27May 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 includedChatting, bonding, and fun challenges!
Sep 15 Tuesday
Sep 16 Wednesday