Join the Friends of the Library for “Nurture Nature with Natives: Using Native Plants in Your Garden” scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the Bellaire Library. The Antrim Conservation
District’s McKenzie Fox and Heidi Shaffer will present a timely presentation on native plants and where to plant them in your garden. The presentation will include a Q&A session, and order forms from the Conservation District will be available.
For more information, call 231-533-8814.
The “8th Annual Shanty 2 Short’s Run” will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 beginning at Shanty Creek Resorts’ Lakeview Hotel. Same-day registration is available. Packet Pickup will be available at Shanty Creek on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday from 8-9:30 a.m.
Awards will be given out after the conclusion of the 10K race. For additional details or to register, visit shantycreek.com/event/shanty-2-shorts/.
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 10:00am to Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 5:00pm
A Vintage Shop Hop will take place Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Alden (The Pear Tree), Bellaire (The Flying Pig), East Jordan (Stonehedge Gardens and Deer Creek Junk), Mancelona (Honey Hollow Treasures) and Walloon Lake (Vintage Mercantile). Prize drawings will be held for those who attend all of the shops.
Thursday, May 9, 2019 - 10:00am to Saturday, May 11, 2019 - 5:00pm
Central Lake Masonic Lodge 426 is having its 23rd annual Flower Sale on Thursday, May 9 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Friday and Saturday, May 10-11 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lodge in downtown Central Lake. Hanging baskets and potted flowers will be available for sale. Proceeds of the event will go toward scholarships at Central Lake High School, local charities and building maintenance. The flowers are supplied by Plant Masters. For more information, contact Larry at 231-590-6918.
The Open Door, a Christian coffee house located in the East Jordan Senior Center – Mill Street Campus (951 Mill St.) will hold free gospel concerts at 7 p.m. on the first and third Saturday of each month through December. The next concert will be Saturday, May 4 and is scheduled to feature Jim Visser. Refreshments will be available; free coffee and snacks, with a small charge for pizza and water. All are welcome.
To find out more, contact Ruth Crain at 231-675-4152.
The Kalkaska Munson Hospice Support Group meets at 11 a.m. on the first Friday of every month at Kalkaska Memorial Health Center’s Conference Room B, 419 S. Coral St. Join a friendly environment where grief and loss is understood. Share your story and learn from others. All are welcome and there is no registration needed.
For more information on Munson Hospice, bereavement activities and volunteer opportunities, call 800-252-2065, visit munsonhomehealth.org or email: hospicebereavement@mhc.net.
Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 8:30am to Saturday, May 4, 2019 - 4:00pm
Ebenezer Christian Schools will hold a Spring Fundraiser/Garage Sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 2-4 at 9541 White St. in Ellsworth. The sale will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. All items (except baked goods and large items) are $5 per brown paper grocery bag (provided).
Hours on Saturday are 9 a.m. until noon, and everything is free.
A free Fishing Seminar will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at The Lighthouse Community Center (503 Elm St.) in Elk Rapids. Veteran anglers Don Reynolds and friends will offer a host of tips for fishing enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. Refreshments, door prizes and fishing grab bags will be available. To find out more, call 231-392-1862.
