August 2026

Three generations of the Stargardt family will return to Church in the Hills (6401 Shanty Creek Rd.) for a concert Thursday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.  They will be playing both standards and classical adaptations. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for adults.  Come enjoy some great music in a beautiful venue!

The Mancelona Chamber of Commerce will wrap up its Summer Celebration Outdoor Music Concert series with a performance by the Tyler Gitchel Band on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. in downtown Mancelona. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Alden Depot Museum will host its annual Train Show and Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15-16 and from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22-23 and Aug. 29-30. The free event will feature operating model trains of all gauges, railroad memorabilia and exhibits highlighting the history of railroads in Michigan and Antrim County. A swap meet will offer opportunities to buy and sell model trains and accessories, and organizers will be available to provide information on train repairs and values.

The Mancelona All School Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Palmer Park in Mancelona. For more information, call Laurie at 231-587-8642.

The Friends of the Bellaire Public Library will hold their annual book sale during the Rubber Ducky Festival on Friday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale features gently used books donated by the community, with proceeds benefiting library programs and new additions to the collection. Donations of gently used books will be accepted through Aug. 8. The Bellaire Public Library is located at 111 S. Bridge St. For more information, call 231-533-8814.

The Books ‘n Brie Book Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Road. The group will discuss How to Read a Book by Monica Wood. The event is free. For information, call 231-331-4318.
 

The Jordan River Arts Council Sketchbook Group is a casual meet-up for artists with an interest in sketching, exploring various media, trying new techniques and sharing tips and tricks. This is a drop-in format with no registration required. Artists bring their own materials. The Group meets from 2-4 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, generally at JRAC 301 Main Street in East Jordan; however, the group occasionally meets at other locations. If you’re attending for the first time, please call JRAC at 231-536-3385 in advance.
 

Lunch with guest speaker Northwest Michigan Works! Regional Director, Evelyn Szpliet. For employers seeking skilled trade workers, or employees seeking trades positions through the apprenticeship program. Cost $10 per person to cover meal. Must pre-register, mancelonachamber.org. Event held at Mancelona Township Office at noon. Sponsored by Mancelona Chamber of Commerce. 231-587-5500

The 27th annual Alden Classic Sports Car Show will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, at Alden Village Park. Registration will be available from 9 a.m. to noon, with the show open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, hosted by the Twin Bay British Car Club, will feature classic sports cars, trophies, valve cover racing and door prizes. Advance registration is available at tbbcc.clubexpress.com.