On Friday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. register through NMC Extended Education and unravel the mystery of snake supremacy in Michigan’s chilly climate. Explore why snakes reign supreme over lizards here. Through a blend of lecture and field exploration, discover how snakes evolved to thrive where lizards struggle. To register go to Snakes: The Evolutionary Masters of the North – NMC Lifelong & Professional Learning (augusoft.net).
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 11:00am to Saturday, September 21, 2024 - 3:00pm
The Antrim County Animal Control will be having a yard sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the animal shelter in Bellaire. Cash only will be taken. All proceeds will be used for TNR (trap, neuter, return) of stray/feral cats. Gently used items can be donated to the shelter for them to sell at the yard sale through Wednesday, Sept. 18.
On Thursday, Sept. 19 the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting will be held starting at 9:30 a.m. for social time with the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road in Alden. For more information contact 331-4318.
NMC will have a fall kayak river tour on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. There is no better way to experience a northern Michigan river than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife. On this guided tour, students will explore Grass River by kayak and find out about Grass River Natural Area’s conservation efforts, wetland ecology and Michigan wildlife. Register Fall Kayak River Tour – NMC Lifelong & Professional Learning (augussoft.net).
The DKG Phi Chapter will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the North Ed Conference Center (formally TBA) at 5 p.m. DKG is an international society for key women educators promoting professional and personal growth. All women educators in the greater Grand Traverse Area are invited. Email dkggta@gmail.com for more information.
Grass River Natural Area has a weekly invasive species pull every Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us by volunteering on our weekly invasive species pulls. You will be assisting Conservation Director, Sean Callahan, identify, remove and dispose of them. We travel to a variety of places across the natural area, from right near the trails to deep in the woods. Training is required with one hour sessions. Email sean@grassriver.org to join.
There will be a barn dance and chili supper on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for dinner and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for dancing to the music of Hammer’D with Dance caller and lessons. This event will be held at Samels Farm, 8298 Skegemog Point Road in Williamsburg. All ages are welcome. Cost is $5 for individuals or $10 for family donation appreciated for supper and dance. This dinner and dance is hosted by the Samels Family Heritage Society.
The Central Lake United Methodist Church is having their Swiss Steak Dinner To Go on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until gone. Pre-Order by calling or texting to 231-676-2989 or 231-350-1914 and leave name, number of dinners and phone number. When you arrive outside on Saturday call 231-350-2771 and they will run your dinners to your car. They will only serve drive up orders after pre-orders are filled.
The Antrim Conservation District is having their native plant sale on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out at the Conservation District, 4820 Stover Road in Bellaire. Cost is $6 quart, $15 gallon, $3 plugs. For more information go to www.AntrimCD.com.
On Thursday, Sept. 19 the Friends of the Library Monthly meeting will be held starting at 9:30 a.m. for social time with the meeting beginning at 10 a.m. at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road in Alden. For more information contact 331-4318.
The Front Porch Ministries is celebrating its 16th Anniversary on Friday, Sept. 13 and will be having the Helmsmen Gospel Concert in the Village Square in Ellsworth at 7 p.m. In case of rain the concert will be moved to the Banks Township Hall on the upper level. Everyone is asked to bring a lawn chair. Snacks and beverages will be available and will be a free will offering concert.
American Legion Post 480 will be hosting a 9-11 Memorial Service on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, downtown Kalkaska. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Repeats every month on October, November, December on the second Wednesday 3 times .
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 9:00am
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 9:00am
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 - 9:00am
The Kalkaska County American Legion Post 480 hosts coffee and donuts on the second Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Kalkaska County Senior Center. On Wednesday, Sept. 11 members of the health care management team at KMHC will present information about nutrition, diabetes and staying active. Not signed up for VA health care benefits? The Kalkaska County Veterans Affairs Director will be on site to answer questions and assist with enrollment.
On Monday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. Mike Wilson from Back On Course Computer Training will be presenting the program Computer Scams and What Not to Click On via Zoom Workplace at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road in Alden or you can join in from home by using the Zoom Meeting ID number 81916449299. Please note that this course is not for Apple/Mac users or tablets. This program is sponsored by the Alden District Library. For more information contact 231-331-4318.
Moms and Tots is having a Family Fun”D” Fest on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Center, 9100 Pleasant Hill Road in Ellsworth. There will be games, Bingo, petting zoo, bouncy house, food, photos, live music and so much more. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information contact 231-588-2200.
