August 2026

The 299er Bridge group meets every Wednesday through Oct. 28, except the third Wednesday of each month at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road. Free lessons begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon and an ACBL-sanctioned bridge game at 12:30 p.m. The game fee is $5. For information, contact Lou Slyker at 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com.

Join us at the Bellaire Public Library every Tuesday from 10–11 a.m. for Story Hour with Miss Diane. We read stories, do a craft, and have a snack together. The Bellaire Public Library is located at 111 S. Bridge St., Bellaire. For details, call the library at 231-533-8814.

The Alden Knitters & Crocheters group meets from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road. Participants of all skill levels are welcome. For information, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013.
 

The Torch Area Artisans Guild meets from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road. Artists of all experience levels, including quilters, painters, knitters, potters and jewelers, are welcome. For information, email taartisansguild@gmail.com.

Join us every Friday, 8 a.m. to noon at ASI Community, Inc., 102 S. Maple Street in Bellaire, for our weekly Yard Sale and Bellaire Farmers Market. Every Friday through mid-October. We accept your gently used yard sale items and are tax deductible.

Chain of Recovery hosts an all-recovery meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at 8084 W. Old State Road, Central Lake. The free and confidential meetings are open to individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, grief or supporting a loved one. A virtual option is also available through Zoom using Meeting ID 898 3614 3467. More information is available at ChainofRecovery.org or by calling or texting 231-412-2664.

The Mancelona Farmers Market is held from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at the Buck Pole Farmers Market Pavilion in Mancelona.
 

The Bellaire Public Library will host a hands-on electronics take-apart program from 11 a.m. to noon. Participants will disassemble computers, keyboards and other electronic devices to learn how they work and experiment with their components. All tools will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Registration is required, and space is limited. Participants may bring an old electronic device they no longer want or use one provided by the library. The library is located at 111 S. Bridge St. For more information or to register, call 231-533-8814.

The Friends of the Alden District Library will meet Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 10 a.m. Discussion will include upcoming programs, activities and volunteer opportunities. The public is welcome.