Mah Jongg
2026-09-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-06 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, MI, 49612, United States
TUESDAYS 1-4pm. People of all skill levels, including beginners, are invited to play. Free Event. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Alden Knitters & Crocheters
2026-09-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-13 14:00 - 16:00
TUESDAYS, 2-4pm. People of all skill levels, including beginners, are welcome! For more info, contact Sue Archer at 231-944-0013. Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center & Library, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Antrim County Bridge Club 299er Duplicate Bridge Game & Free Lessons
2026-09-02 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-09 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-23 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-30 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-07 11:30 - 13:30
Every Wednesday, except the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Also, not July 29, due to early voting.
May 6, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026 at Helena Twp. Community Center.
Free lessons at 11:30am.
The ACBL-sanctioned bridge game begins at 12:30pm. Cost $5
For more details, contact Lou Slyker, 248-770-6152 or ljslyker@gmail.com.
Sponsored by Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI. 231-331-4318.

Friends of the Library Book Sale
2026-09-05 09:00 - 14:00
Shop books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and puzzles on Saturday, September 5th, from 9am to 2pm.
Held at Helena Twp. Community Center.
FRIENDS of the Library is accepting donations of gently used books, puzzles, games, CDs, and DVDs during library hours.
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI. 231-331-4318.

Torch Area Artisans Guild (TAAG)
2026-09-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 12:00
TUESDAYS, 10am-12pm. This artisans’ group has been creating art and contributing to the community for over 40 years. Newcomers are always welcome! For more info, email taartisansguild@gmail.com . Sponsored by Alden District Library and held at Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

Keep Torch Lake Blue
2026-09-13 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday, September 13, 2pm. Keep Torch Lake Blue. Thomas Joseph from the Torch Lake Protection Alliance will be sharing the findings of a study done in 2020 by ECT (Environmental Testing and Consulting) to identify any special causes for the development and progression of the benthic algae commonly called GBA (Golden Brown Algae) along the shore of Torch Lake and how it affects the Chain of Lakes.

Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting
2026-09-17 09:30 - 11:00
The 3rd Thursday of each month. Friends of the Library. Anyone interested in supporting the library is always welcome. 9:30am social time & 10am meeting. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to, plans for upcoming programs, book sales, and activities.
Alden District Library, 8751 Helena Rd., Alden, MI. 231-331-4318.

Alden Historical Program
2026-10-04 14:00 - 15:00
Sunday, October 4, 2pm. Alden Historical Program. Paul DeLange, president of the Helena Twp. Historical Society will be presenting a pictorial history of the residential additions to the Northern Alden area, circa 1900.

Harvest Fest 2026
2026-10-10 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday, October 10th, 10am-4pm. Harvest Fest. Chili cook-off, live musical entertainment, family activities, kids crafts and more! Held at the tennis court park in Alden. Make sure to stop by the Alden Library & Friends kids craft tent. This event is presented by Downtown Alden Business Association.
