Community Calendar

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/

The National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a free, three-part webinar series exploring how changes in the brain can affect the senses, including taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

Each session is led by individuals living with dementia, offering insight into what these changes feel like.

These interactive sessions are open to all, including family members, care partners, professionals, and others.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f267xYYVQGCnIQQ412Cg4w

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/

The National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a free, three-part webinar series exploring how changes in the brain can affect the senses, including taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

Each session is led by individuals living with dementia, offering insight into what these changes feel like.

These interactive sessions are open to all, including family members, care partners, professionals, and others.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f267xYYVQGCnIQQ412Cg4w

Play in your pajamas! The children's program room will be open for ages 0-5 and their caregiver(s) for an evening of play. This is a great opportunity to connect with each other, play with some different toys, and look at and check out library books.

Recurring every Tuesday and Thursday 6/2-8/27 5:30-6:45pm

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/

The National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a free, three-part webinar series exploring how changes in the brain can affect the senses, including taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

Each session is led by individuals living with dementia, offering insight into what these changes feel like.

These interactive sessions are open to all, including family members, care partners, professionals, and others.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f267xYYVQGCnIQQ412Cg4w

A Messtival: Summer Reading Kickoff: 6/5 6-8pm in the Labyrinth
It's the start of summer reading so let's celebrate! Join us for a Messtival. We'll make a mess with chalk, bubbles, paint, and shaving cream PLUS:
• A juggling performance with Clark Lewis at 6:00pm
• A human 'slop' machine at 7:00pm. Get three in a row to pie teen librarian Nisa!
• A visit from Gibson's monster truck
• Cold and drippy treats for purchase from the Big Tasty Treats ice cream truck
And most importantly pick up your all ages summer reading booklet.
The Summer Reading activity booklet is a fun, low-stakes way to learn about the library, the community, and yourself.
While you’re checking off activities you can also earn a little treat.

Join the Loons, Great Lakes Bay Pride, and MLB in using the power of baseball to bring communities together. Great Lakes Loons Pride Night is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels at home, so come out to the ballgame and show your Pride! Loons Pride Night is proudly presented by Dow GLAD+ and Great Lakes Bay Pride!

FREE Concert Featuring Drew Hale
Official Launch of Less Cancer’s Hike & Bike America 2026
Saturday, June 6th
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Free admission (donations welcome)

Please join us as we launch the next chapter of Hike & Bike America and celebrate the power of community, movement and prevention.

Bring your family and friends, and a blanket or chair. No alcohol allowed.
More info can be found at: https://www.lesscancer.org/
*Weather permitting

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/

The National Council of Dementia Minds is hosting a free, three-part webinar series exploring how changes in the brain can affect the senses, including taste, smell, touch, and hearing.

Each session is led by individuals living with dementia, offering insight into what these changes feel like.

These interactive sessions are open to all, including family members, care partners, professionals, and others.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f267xYYVQGCnIQQ412Cg4w

Women's full contact roller derby: Family friendly, fast paced, hometown sporting event!
Join us for the final bout of our 25-26 Season ~ And THANK YOU for your support this season, we couldn't do it without our families, friends, fans, and followers!

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.

BAM (Black Art Matters) TALENT is proud to mark their 5th anniversary by announcing the return of BAMFEST, a day-long celebration of Black artistry and heritage, taking place on Sunday, June 7 kicking off at 10:00 AM at the historic Wealthy Theatre.
This year’s festival centers on the theme of "Reclamation."
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About BAMFest
Initially launched in 2018 as a two-weekend festival at the original Dog Story Theatre, BAMFEST is resetting itself as a cornerstone for local creators. “BAMFEST planted the seed before BAM Talent even existed. It works as a conduit for progress; a multi-dimensional Black Artistic Influx, providing a sense of hope and a platform for a group that has felt nationally neglected.” says Darius Colquitt, Founder and Producing Artistic Director of BAM Talent
The return of BAMFEST serves as a "return to form" for the organization, reclaiming space and narrative in a location deeply rooted in history. Wealthy Theatre, situated in what was formerly a prominent Black neighborhood, provides the perfect backdrop for a festival dedicated to honoring the voices of the diaspora.
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BAMFEST 2026 will feature a packed schedule of events, including:
Live Staged Readings & Musical Performances:
Showcasing high-octane storytelling and the Artistic Prowess of the West Michigan Community.
The Cooperative Market:
Featuring local Black-owned & Underrepresented food trucks & artisan vendors, prioritizing direct-to-consumer support.
Community Open Mic:
A platform for local voices and personal stories to be heard.
Keynote Address & Impact Awards:
Hear from BAM’s Thought Leaders, recognizing local leaders who have made a tangible economic impact on the community.
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About BAM Talent
BAM (or Black Art Matters) TALENT, located in Grand Rapids, MI., is a nonprofit theatrical training ground with a mission to "To Enrich, Inspire & Enable Black & Underrepresented Voices through Professional-Level Theatrical Training & Production Works."
Event Details: BAM TALENT presents BAMFEST26: Reclamation. Sunday, June 7, 2026. Kickoff begins at 10:00 AM with a full schedule of events, vendors & food trucks all day at Wealthy Theatre: 1130 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49321

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/