Community Calendar

Join GTCD at Hickory Meadows for a quiet, lantern-lit, self-guided hike under the striking beauty of the Blood Moon - a total lunar eclipse that casts the moon in a deep red glow. As winter begins to give way to spring, experience the mystery and stillness of nature after dark.

When: Tuesday, March 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Hickory Meadows Natural Area. Meet at the Randolph Trailhead.

Registration: $5/person. Free for ages 12 & under. Registration is required. Please visit www.natureiscalling.cog/events.

Audience: Adults & families.

Free, peer-led mental health support groups: NAMI Family Support and NAMI Connection Group.

Both held Wednesdays, 12pm at Christ Church, 430 Fair St. (See website for zoom link)

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County is holding a public forum on Sustainable Solutions in Locally Grown Food, Clean Energy and Transportation. Specialists from Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities will share updates on transformative initiatives for advancing transportation, food equity, and clean energy across northern Michigan.

This is a free event open to the public. You may bring your lunch. March 4, 2026 at noon in the lowel-level community room of the Leelanau County Government Center.

Megan King of the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan will give a presentation on sex trafficking. She will talk about the extent of this problem locally and how our community is addressing it. A Q&A period will follow the presentation.

To RSVP and receive the Zoom sign-in, email info@hestiacircle.org.

Free, peer-led mental health support: NAMI Connection Group. Held Wednesdays, 5pm Online (see website for zoom link) and at Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.

Step into the quiet magic of the Full Moon and gather with us.

Join the Conscious Community Coven at Blessed Be Tea on March 4th from 6–8 PM for a cozy, open-house Full Moon Party designed for connection, reflection, and community. This is a family-friendly, come-as-you-please evening—no pressure, no agenda—just a gentle space to set intentions, enjoy light snacks, and be together. Featuring Fairy Hair from Crystal Swag, and Tarot with Loreen.

Coven members will be present throughout the night to chat, answer questions, and connect. Whether you stay for five minutes or the full two hours, you’re welcome exactly as you are.

Come gather, reflect, and grow with us.

The League of Women Voters of Leelanau County, Suttons Bay Community Church and Versiti will hold a Blood Drive on Thursday, March 5 from 12:30 to 5:00 pm in the Lower Level Community Meeting Room of the Leelanau County Government Center. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and /or platelets.

How to Donate

• Donating blood takes about an hour and has the potential to save up to three lives.
• Anyone age 16 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to give. Parental consent is required for donors age 16 to donate blood.
• Donors should bring a photo ID that includes their birth date.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, click here, call (866) 642-5663 or visit versiti.org/mi. Walk-in donors are also welcome.

Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating

Ages 7 - 12
REGISTER BY: March 3rd
CLASS FEE: $45, or $40.50 for members​
FORMAT: in-person

Join instructor Bethany Newman for a fun-filled hour of playing with clay! Students will learn some basics of hand-building and will get to take home their very own St. Patrick's Day themed creations.

Please Note: A final clear coat glazing is done by the instructor. Pieces take approximates 1 week to dry and go through firing process. A pick-up date will be emailed to you once the final firing is completed.

All supplies are provided.

The Music House is proud to welcome violinist Jay Julio and pianist Josh Tatsuo Cullen Thursday, March 5th at 7:00PM

After first meeting on tour with Broadway’s Hamilton, first-generation Filipino-American violist and Interlochen alum Jay Julio and Japanese-American pianist Josh Tatsuo Cullen are taking the main stage in a duo tour highlighting music by diverse composers with ties to the United States.

Tickets can be purchased at MyNorth Tickets, by going to musichouse.org or by calling 231-938-9300. We hope to see you there

This annual favorite will feature hundreds of works by talented students in grades K-12 from regional schools. A wide variety of media will be on display, including photography, digital art, ceramics, painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media. The work will be juried by area artist and educator, Glenn Wolff. Awards for first place through honorable mention will be awarded in several categories.

A reception, sponsored by A & W of Frankfort, will be held on Friday, February 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.