Community Calendar

Join us for a crash course in the art of plein air! Led by instructor Cheryl Meyer, we invite you to explore the world around us while capturing its essence with a watercolor palette.

The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate artists alike, providing a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for everyone. The class will learn the basics of plein air painting in watercolor and take our work to the streets of downtown Mt. Pleasant. Recreate historical architecture. Capture light and color in the moment. Instructions will be based on our surroundings. If it rains, we will work from the classroom. Students should bring a camp chair or stool to sit on location.

This workshop takes place from 9 am-noon, Friday, May 15, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway St. in Mt Pleasant.

Students should bring a camp chair. All other supplies are provided.

Recommended ages: 16 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

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

This spring, WCMU Public Media and the Michigan Learning Channel are hitting the road with a celebration built for curious minds and growing imaginations.

Read, Write, Grow! is a hands-on literacy experience designed for young learners and their families—bringing together books, creativity, and interactive activities that make learning feel like play.

And yes—Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS will be there, ready to meet families and snap some photos along the way.

What to Expect ... A free, hands-on experience where kids can pick out a book to keep, get creative with rock painting, plant seeds to take home, and relax in a cozy corner featuring episodes of Carl the Collector. Families can also meet Carl in person for photos and stop by the WCMU and Michigan Learning Channel table for fun giveaways, program info, and more!

VOICES UNITED: A Concert in Support of the Arts

Featuring celebrity judges and your chance to vote for the audience favorite!

Supporting Tri-City Music & Creative 360
Doors open at 6:30 PM | 🎭 Show starts at 7 PM
$10 for adults and $5 for students
BYO snacks + drinks (yes, even BYOB!)
No refreshments will be available on-site

Join us for an unforgettable night of harmony, heart, and a little healthy competition! Harmony Diversity, Harbor Sounds, and United Church of Christ choirs will light up the stage with powerful performances — all vying for the coveted Victors of Voice trophy!

Let your voice be heard — come cheer, vote, and support the arts!

What's included
The house will open at 6:30 pm for our 7 pm performance. You may bring snacks and can BYOB.

Boat Auction starts 10 am. Nautical item garage sale and watercraft viewing starts at 9am. 40th annual auction of all sorts of watercraft: Pontoons, kayaks, sailboats, powerboats....its all here and more. Sale benefits upkeep and free sails on Schooner Madeline and youth programs on Cutter Champion along with Maritime heritage projects and activities.

This spring, WCMU Public Media and the Michigan Learning Channel are hitting the road with a celebration built for curious minds and growing imaginations.

Read, Write, Grow! is a hands-on literacy experience designed for young learners and their families—bringing together books, creativity, and interactive activities that make learning feel like play.

And yes—Carl the Collector from PBS KIDS will be there, ready to meet families and snap some photos along the way.

What to Expect ... A free, hands-on experience where kids can pick out a book to keep, get creative with rock painting, plant seeds to take home, and relax in a cozy corner featuring episodes of Carl the Collector. Families can also meet Carl in person for photos and stop by the WCMU and Michigan Learning Channel table for fun giveaways, program info, and more!

Knitters and crocheters, boost your yarn stash and learn the science of dyeing with instructor Tanya Ehrsam. You’ll be supplied with 2 skeins of wool yarn and supplies to acid-dye vibrant custom colors, helping you hone your colorways to perfection. Students should bring some basic supplies that can be designated for future dyeing projects. All other supplies will be provided for a $25 supply fee (included in tuition).
This workshop will be held from 11 am-2 pm on Saturday, May 16, in the Brannan Family Meeting Room at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

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/

Declutter your nightstand necessities and create a cute & functional patchwork pocket caddy for your bedside. Instructor Kim Bigard will guide beginners to machine sewing and quilting in constructing multi-pocketed layers in coordinating fabrics. Students will learn some basic patchwork skills, how to create a “quilt sandwich” with their layers and batting, and create simple quilted patterns to stabilize the layers. Students can bring their own sewing machine or use our studio machines. Assorted cotton fabrics are available to pick from, or students may bring an assortment of yardage or fat quarters to create their preferred colorway. This is a great way to use up fabric scraps!

Each caddy will use 4-5 fat quarters, a mix of yardage and charm packs, or approximately 1 ¼ yd of fabric total.

This workshop will be held from 1-4 pm on Saturday, May 16, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at 111 E. Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Recommended age: 12 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.