Nature Trivia Night
Thursday: January 18, February 15, April 18
6:00 pm (2 hrs)
$5 per person at Short’s Pull Barn, Elk Rapids
Join Grass River Natural Area for Nature Trivia Night at the Short’s Pull Barn in Elk Rapids! Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with 5 rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don’t worry if you’re not a nature expert as questions will draw from other areas of knowledge – like movies and music – as well.

$5 per player, which supports GRNA. Players will pay upon arriving at Short’s, 211 Industrial Park Drive, Elk Rapids.

THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT 7:00 PM – THE GARDEN THEATER IN FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS THE GARDEN THEATER – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY ED RONCO OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

AFTER PARTY TO FOLLOW AT STORMCLOUD BREWING – 450 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Brighter Day Dance Band is at the Barnard Grange in Charlevoix, Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Featuring Ballroom Dance Music and Dancing with Potluck Meal (please bring a dish to pass). Admission to this fundraising event by free-will offering at the door. Call Reg for info at 231.533.8368.

SUNDAY APRIL 21 AT 4:00 PM – ELK RAPIDS CINEMA IN ELK RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS ELK RAPIDS CINEMA – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY DAN WANSCHURA OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

400 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

This workshop is for all adults curious about the impact their own adverse childhood experiences & other traumatic events during childhood has on their adult lives .

It will help you recognize the impact trauma has had on you, help you feel empowered to take positive steps towards healing, understand and manage overwhelming emotions, understand and modify problematic patterns of behavior, develop a strength-based understanding of your life story, seek trauma-focused assessment and treatment (if needed), & take care of yourself.

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm starting April 8 through May 6.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50.

Register HERE. or visit our website for more details.

TRIVIA NIGHT at City Park Grill

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm

Tackle all of the pressing questions upon which our civilization
rests: Who Invented the tattoo gun? Which two mammals lay eggs? What is
the driest dessert? Help us save civilization this and every Tuesday
night from 7 – 9pm.

In lieu of cover charge, donations are accepted for a regional education-focused organization each Tuesday.

2-day training that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for suicide. This program is available to anyone 16 and up. Both full days are required. Lunch and light breakfast are included.
This course is approved by NASW-Michigan, 15 credits are available.

Call 989.356.2880 to register, or for online registration, REGISTER HERE.

Cherry Knoll’s ’90s Night, a Silent Auction
Saturday, April 27, 2024 • 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Mt. Holiday
Cherry Knoll PTO

Cherry Knoll Elementary School’s Silent Auction
This is an event you won’t want to miss, as it is an opportunity to show your support for the school while having a great time. The auction is happening on Saturday April 27 from 5pm – 9pm at Mt. Holiday, which is located at 3100 Holiday Road in Traverse City, Michigan.

The event $35 per person, which includes appetizers and a cash bar. There will be a variety of gifts available for silent auction, a live auction, and a 50/50 raffle, a costume contest, and gift baskets put together by the student body!

The event is a chance for the community to come together and support the school. The funds raised will go toward supporting educational and extracurricular opportunities for Cherry Knoll students. The PTO uses 100% of all profits to provide all students with equal opportunities and resources for staff.

In addition to supporting a great cause, the Silent Auction promises to be a fun and social evening. You’ll have the chance to mingle with other parents, meet members of the school staff, and bid on some amazing gifts.

So, mark your calendars and join us for an evening of fun and community spirit at Cherry Knoll Elementary School’s Silent Auction. We look forward to seeing you at Mt. Holiday!

2-day training that teaches participants how to assist those at risk for suicide. This program is available to anyone 16 and up. Both full days are required. Lunch and light breakfast are included.
This course is approved by NASW-Michigan, 15 credits are available.

Call 989.356.2880 to register, or for online registration, REGISTER HERE.

Mollie Moody will share this fascinating account of her father’s experience as a tank commander in WW II.  Capt. Maynard’s posthumously published diary provides a unique, first-hand perspective of this momentous era.  All proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to the VFW of Michigan.

The Leelanau County Parkinson’s Warriors are hosting a chili cook off benefiting the Michigan Parkinson Foundation on Saturday April 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm at the Leland Township Public Library Munnecke Room, The competition is being held to sponsor the Leelanau County Parkinson’s Warriors at this year’s Michigan Parkinson Foundation TC walk event. To enter your chili, contact Torrey at tdavenport@parkinsonsmi.org. Contest entry is $10.00 all entries must be submitted by april 20, 2024.

🥣🎨 Why is Empty Bowls our favorite event? It’s more than just a gathering—it’s a heartwarming experience that brings our community together in so many ways:
👩‍🎨 Artists: Creative minds come together to craft beautiful bowls, each one a masterpiece filled with love and purpose.
🎶 Entertainers: Our event is not just about food; it’s about creating memories. New this year, inspired by the first Empty Bowls event held by a high school art class in Southeast Michigan over 34 years ago, the Coalition is partnering with area artists to provide live demonstrations and art available for purchase. Local entertainment will be showcased – including a presentation by Michael Sincic, a local watercolor artist who is blind.
🍽️ Restaurateurs: Local restaurants generously donate their delicious soups, showcasing the culinary talent of our community.
💙 Donors and Ticket Holders: Your support keeps our mission alive. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in the lives of those in need. The cost for the event is $27 in advance or $33 at the door for adults, children 6-13 is $15, and children 5 and under are free.
🙋‍♀️ Volunteers: Dedicated individuals who lend their time and effort to ensure the success of our event and our mission everyday, spreading kindness with every gesture.
🌾 By supporting Empty Bowls, you’re not only helping your neighbors in need – including veterans, seniors, children, and families; but you’re also backing our local farmers. With your support, we’re able to invest in fresh, locally sourced produce and proteins, keeping our funds within the farm community and supporting family farmers.
📅 Mark your calendars for April 28, from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. at Howe Arena and join us for a day filled with compassion, connection, and delicious food. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and continue to spread love throughout our community.
See you there! 🌟

TICKETS HERE

This workshop is for all adults curious about the impact their own adverse childhood experiences & other traumatic events during childhood has on their adult lives .

It will help you recognize the impact trauma has had on you, help you feel empowered to take positive steps towards healing, understand and manage overwhelming emotions, understand and modify problematic patterns of behavior, develop a strength-based understanding of your life story, seek trauma-focused assessment and treatment (if needed), & take care of yourself.

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm starting April 8 through May 6.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50.

Register HERE. or visit our website for more details.

TRIVIA NIGHT at City Park Grill

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm

Tackle all of the pressing questions upon which our civilization
rests: Who Invented the tattoo gun? Which two mammals lay eggs? What is
the driest dessert? Help us save civilization this and every Tuesday
night from 7 – 9pm.

In lieu of cover charge, donations are accepted for a regional education-focused organization each Tuesday.

What: Tour de TART
When: Friday, July 19 | 4pm – 10pm
Where: Check in is from 4 – 6:30 at Darrow Park and we ride to North Park in Suttons Bay

Get ready for this pedal-powered adventure! Secure your spot for the upcoming Tour de TART on Friday, July 19. Cruise along a delightful 17-mile journey with scenic views and delicious pit stops along the way. Experience the beauty of the bay with a mouthwatering meal in Suttons Bay and a cash bar featuring local brews and wine, followed by a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City. Don’t miss out on this unforgettably fun family event!

Riders enjoy two food stops along the 17-mile ride, including the famous luau party hosted by Brick Wheels, waterfront dinner catered by V.I. Grill & Fiddleheads, North Peak brews, Shady Lane Cellar wine, treats from Grand Traverse Pie Company, Milk & Honey, and Northwoods Soda and a relaxing bus ride back to Traverse City. Even more fun details to come…
REGISTER HERE!

Come out and support a great cause – ALL proceeds go to Mt. Holiday Recreation Area and other local non-profit organizations that support kids including VASA Ski Club, Down Syndrome Association of NW MI, GTACS Music Booster, Great North Alpine Ski Team, NMMBA, Hagerty Cycling and more.

And why did we choose Mt. Holiday? Not only is it one of Traverse City’s best-kept secrets (the wood-fired stove in the cozy bar…local beers…great food) but it also helps disadvantaged kids get off their couches and on the ski/snowboard hill. As a 501(c)3, Mt. Holiday provides free lessons, rentals, and more to school-age kids who utilize their school’s free lunch program. It’s a safe, fun place for kids who might not otherwise have anywhere to go during the winter.

LOTS MORE INFO HERE.

This workshop is for all adults curious about the impact their own adverse childhood experiences & other traumatic events during childhood has on their adult lives .

It will help you recognize the impact trauma has had on you, help you feel empowered to take positive steps towards healing, understand and manage overwhelming emotions, understand and modify problematic patterns of behavior, develop a strength-based understanding of your life story, seek trauma-focused assessment and treatment (if needed), & take care of yourself.

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm starting April 8 through May 6.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50.

Register HERE. or visit our website for more details.

TRIVIA NIGHT at City Park Grill

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm

Tackle all of the pressing questions upon which our civilization
rests: Who Invented the tattoo gun? Which two mammals lay eggs? What is
the driest dessert? Help us save civilization this and every Tuesday
night from 7 – 9pm.

In lieu of cover charge, donations are accepted for a regional education-focused organization each Tuesday.

In this blended course, adults will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in youth. Complete a 2-hour self-paced online course, then participate in two in-person instructor-led workshops.

Our in-person portion is divided between two evening classes: Thursday, May 9th, and Tuesday, May 14th, from 6-8:30pm.

Details regarding the online precourse will be sent to you soon after registration.

Once this course is fully complete, a certification is available from the National Council of Mental Health.

REGISTRATION HERE.

TRIVIA NIGHT at City Park Grill

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm

Tackle all of the pressing questions upon which our civilization
rests: Who Invented the tattoo gun? Which two mammals lay eggs? What is
the driest dessert? Help us save civilization this and every Tuesday
night from 7 – 9pm.

In lieu of cover charge, donations are accepted for a regional education-focused organization each Tuesday.

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

Come meet a LIVE bird of prey!

Join us for some free feathered fun for the whole family on Thursday May 16th, from 6pm to 8pm at Silver Spruce Brewing on 8th Street as they host our second annual Spring “Flight” silent auction supporting North Sky Raptor Sanctuary of Interlochen Mi.

The event will host dozens of items up for auction from over 30 local vendors, entertainment venues, crafters, shops, and restaurants, with 100% of the proceeds supporting North Sky Raptor Sanctuary’s injured wildlife rehabilitation budget for 2024 (www.northskyraptor.org)  

Alongside the auction (one of our primary sources of funds last year for our rescue/rehabilitation efforts) we will also be featuring multiple presentations with our LIVE raptor ambassador birds of prey throughout the evening!

And, of course, Silver Spruce offers many excellent food and drink options to partake of as you peruse the various items up for bid!

Thank you to everyone who donated to the cause, and thank YOU for joining us!

In this blended course, adults will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in youth. Complete a 2-hour self-paced online course, then participate in two in-person instructor-led workshops.

Our in-person portion is divided between two evening classes: Thursday, May 9th, and Tuesday, May 14th, from 6-8:30pm.

Details regarding the online precourse will be sent to you soon after registration.

Once this course is fully complete, a certification is available from the National Council of Mental Health.

REGISTRATION HERE.

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

SATURDAY MAY 18 AT 7:00 PM – OLD ART BUILDING IN LELAND, MICHIGAN – BENEFITS OLD ART BUILDING – CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY MAGGIE PAVAO, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION

HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH TUSEN TAKK FOUNDATION – 100 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. – and its innovative gem, The Nordic – endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen – and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters – Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillette, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival – Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival – Alpena, Michigan

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

Caring for Children Who have Experienced Trauma is a 6-session course for parents, foster parents, adoptive parents, guardians, caregivers, grandparents, childcare providers, and those who work with children and families.

Explore the behavioral and biological impact of trauma on children and how to use a trauma-informed perspective to care for children.

6 contact hours will be accredited for sessions 1-3 (Trauma Basics) and another 6 contact hours for sessions 4-6 (Putting Trauma Knowledge Into Action).

Sessions are in-person weekly at 6pm-8pm from May 16th to June 20th in Hillman.

No Cost to residents of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, & Presque Isle Counties. Out of area cost is $50. Register now and check out our other courses HERE.

TRIVIA NIGHT at City Park Grill

Tuesdays | 7 – 9 pm

Tackle all of the pressing questions upon which our civilization
rests: Who Invented the tattoo gun? Which two mammals lay eggs? What is
the driest dessert? Help us save civilization this and every Tuesday
night from 7 – 9pm.

In lieu of cover charge, donations are accepted for a regional education-focused organization each Tuesday.

Did you know that there were over 16.6 billion people in 2021 with thoughts of suicide?! safeTALK is just a few hours long and enables community members to recognize this at the time and connect them to resources. Available at no cost for age 15 years and older. Spots are limited so register HERE today!

AN AFTERNOON WITH LIVE RAPTORS
Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Grand Traverse Conservation District, The Boardman River Nature Center, 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685
Join Skegemog Raptor Center for an Interactive and informational presentation about the raptors of Michigan featuring live raptors!
This program will be geared towards an adult audience.

Registration: $15/person. Registration is limited and required. Please click HERE to register. Registration fees contribute to a donation to support Skegemog Raptor Center.

TICKETS HERE.

“Our Inheritance”
A visual & live storytelling exploration of what gets passed down through the generations.
May 25th | Higher Art Gallery | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Doors open at 6 PM, stories begin at 6:30 PM. Complimentary lite hors d’oeuvre’s & refreshments will be served.

*** SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT SO GRAB THOSE TICKETS EARLY

What comes to mind when you think of the word Inheritance? Often it is something tangible which is passed down through the ages from loved ones, a piece of property such as a family farm? Perhaps it could be a job or position in your community? How about your dimples, or your freckles? Is what you have inherited a blessing or a curse? Could it be a treasured possession such as your grandmother’s favorite jewelry which now holds great sentimental value to you? Maybe you inherited your sunny disposition from your father, while inheriting your mother’s beautiful singing voice? How are we tied to these things, and how will we pass them on? How do we keep it and honor it?

The Art & Storytelling event is one evening only, however the Artwork for the show is on display at the gallery from May 10th-June 1st.

TELLERS:
Dana Black is a public speaker, public speaking coach, union actor, and the host of the I Swear on My Mother’s Grave podcast.
Renée Dillard is an award winning, traditional Anishinaabe natural fiber artist and teacher.
Shea Petaja is a Life/Work coach and podcast host and creator of The Honest Edge.
Mayor Amy Shamroe is the current Mayor of Traverse City. She is also the Book Award/Festival director at The Jenkins Group.

ARTISTS:
Shanny Brooke is an artist and the owner/director of Higher Art Gallery.
Kim Kleinhardt is a fiber media artist whose work focus on storytelling through visual engagement.
B.G. Mills is an encaustic & mixed media artist whose work is both nature based & nostalgic.
Ann Willey is a contemporary Folk artist whose work is primarily based in myth and storytelling.
Michelle Tock York is a clay and found object sculptor whose work is both rooted in her upbringing & nature.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Enjinaabiigigeying (the place where we weave). A studio which is run by Anishinaabe weaver, Renée Dillard. This studio enables a vital part of native culture to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Thank you to New Leonard Media for sound/tech support. (Link to his website: Audio Video Recording Studio in Traverse City, Michigan (newleonard.com)

Adults will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in youth. Once complete, a certification is available from the National Council of Mental Health.

Register by calling 989.358.7842.