Events

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.

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.

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.

Join Mardi Jo Link on Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm for this free event held at Helena Twp. Community Center. Crime has always captured our imaginations, whether in non-fiction books or mass media. But how do these true stories come together? Where do crime writers get their ideas? Step into the research and writing process […]

Sign up now for this ten-week course on Tuesdays, 10am-12pm, beginning May 5. $10 for book and $5 suggested donation per lesson. Come, have fun, and meet some bridge players! Lessons taught by Judy Kuiper, an ACBL Best Practices certified bridge teacher. To sign up, contact Judy at judykuiper72@gmail.com or 616-581-4668.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

Bring your teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal and join Miss Linda on Saturday, May 9th, at 10am in the library. Storybook: Teddy Bear Picnic Activity: Having a Teddy Bear Picnic Sponsored by Alden District Library 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

Historical Fiction — A sweeping saga inspired by the true story of Crow Mary—an indigenous woman torn between two worlds in 19th-century North America. In 1872, sixteen-year-old Goes First, a Crow Native woman, marries Abe Farwell, a white fur trader. Rescuing 5 native women from certain death, she sets off a whirlwind of colliding cultures […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shop books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and puzzles on Saturday, May 23rd, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]