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• Hybrid EMS Instructor-Coordinator Course

  • Start
    Sun, October 05, 2025
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    12:01 AM
  • End
    Sun, April 05, 2026
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    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Hybrid, Online and in-person (TBD)
  • Spaces left
    17

  REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS HAS CLOSED.
  If you have any questions email the instructor, Dena Smith, at dsmith10@ncmich.edu

  Hybrid EMS Instructor-Coordinator Course

  Initial IC Course Admission Criteria:

  • 3 Years field experience at any level--EMR (MFR), EMT, Specialist (AEMT) or Paramedic (This is required to become licensed as a Michigan EMS IC.)
  • Two Letters of Support Are Required.  At least one must be from an active Michigan EMS IC.  The other may be from an EMS Instructor, IC or your public safety employer. (both to be emailed to dsmith10@ncmich.edu no later than OCTOBER 4, 2025)

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

  Course Format: Hybrid classroom with required weekly student online activity. Real time in-person online attendance requirement as described below:

  Virtual welcome meeting and learning platform overview (recommended, but optional) via “Zoom” on Wednesday, October 8th at 5 pm EST. Information on how to join will be provided to course registrants in their confirmation email when they register.

  Weekly online course activity (weekly student activity is required)

  • Coursework will include an online orientation to North Central Michigan College’s Learning Management System (Brightspace) and the course syllabus during Week 1. This will give access to future weeks’ information.
  • Weekly content will include learning and lecture material, quiz/exam, discussion and interaction with peers & course instructor(s) and online assignments per course schedule. Optional weekly in-person meetings will occur on Mondays at 4 pm via “Zoom.” (Day of the week may be adjusted based on student needs).

  Required "real time” sessions (online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)

  • Wednesday, December 10th - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (students will do a 7-10 minute practice presentation and evaluate peers)

  • Wednesday, January 7th - 8:30 am (tentative) Required MDHHS Presentation

  • Wednesday, January 21st - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (students will do a 10-15 minute practice presentation and evaluate peers)

  Student Teaching: A minimum of 30 hours of student teaching will be completed by each IC candidate beginning mid-December (contingent on class progress) through April 5, 2026. Each IC Candidate will be responsible to arrange approved teaching experiences and submit paperwork for each session taught. Teaching experience must include both MDHHS-approved EMS CE programs AND Initial EMS Education programs.

  Class Course Dates: October 5, 2025 - April 5, 2026*

  *Course ends with student teaching experience.         

  Cost: $1,510.00 (your non-refundable $50 registration fee goes toward this total)    

  Questions about the program? Contact the instructor, Dena Smith at dsmith10@ncmich.edu

  Note: Your candidacy to take the EMS IC licensing exam to become licensed as a Michigan EMS IC is contingent on the successful completion of the coursework and student teaching in the time periods listed. As with your provider license, a criminal history could negatively affect your ability to obtain an IC license in the State of Michigan.
  

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• Firefighter 1 & 2 / Hazmat Ops Academy

  • Start
    Tue, January 20, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, May 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    40 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Petoskey Campus, 1515 Howard St., Portable D
  • Spaces left
    10

  Registration is closed

  Registration deadline: Midnight • Tuesday, January 6, 2026

  
  

  This is a State of Michigan approved Firefighter Academy. At successful completion of this Academy recruits can take the test for State of Michigan certification as Firefighter I and II and Hazardous Materials Operation Responder. This is a non-credit course.

  Course includes:
  - Vehicle Extrication
  - ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800

  Click here for schedule (Subject to change)

  COURSE COST: $700 ($50 non-refundable registration fee will go toward tuition)

  ADDITIONAL COSTS: Student must purchase: Jones and Bartlet Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response Fifth Edition (PREMIER >Paperback+Premier package), ISBN: 9781284283051 • $119.95 (price is subject to change by supplier). Purchase here

  Questions? Contact instructor below.

  INSTRUCTOR:
  Brian Drayton, EMT-B I/C, Fire Instructor 1
  231-881-5379 • bdrayton1@ncmich.edu

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• Beekeeping with Jim Anglewicz

  • Start
    Sat, March 07, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, May 09, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Library Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    23

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  Sponsored by the Little Traverse Bay Beekeepers Guild

  
  

  This is an introductory class suited for those interested in keeping bees or those just interested in honey and honey bees. Two in class and one field session

  March 7 topics will include;

  The historic and current state of the bee industry and what it is like to keep bees

  • A demonstration of various equipment types and materials used in beekeeping
  • Basic bee biology
  • How to maintain a bee colony

  March 14 topics will include;

  • Honey- tasting, benefits and myths, harvesting honey and other bee products
  • Overwintering bees in Northern Michigan
  • Making queens and growing your apiary

  May 9, 1-2:30 pm; Field experience at Forest Apiaries

  We will open and inspect various hives and demonstrate some management techniques. Protective bee wear is mandatory for this session.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

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• Next-Step Knitting

  • Start
    Mon, March 09, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Library Teal Room
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Have you learned basic knitting, but now need help reading patterns, doing new stitches, or just want someone to hold your hand and guide you through the next steps of knitting?  This is the class for you!

  Bring whatever you are working on, or want to work on, and Kelly will help you in a low pressure, relaxed knitting class. Ages 13+

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  A Petoskey native, Kelly Shively was born and raised on a farm east of town. Growing up with a knitting mother, she was introduced to the craft at an early age. It didn’t take. Later in life, when she became the mother of three lovely little girls, she picked up the needles again, and this time it was a success. Now a knitter and spinner of 30+ years, she finds great peace and fulfillment in these crafts. She loves to teach, and feels like teaching helps keep her own excitement and love of these crafts refreshed. Kelly has taught many northern Michigan women (and men!) to knit and spin, and hopes to continue doing so. Her philosophy tends more toward relaxation and enjoyment, rather than a black and white Strict Rules philosophy. “There are a lot of ways of doing this,” she’ll often say. “Find the way that fits you and brings you joy, and stick with it.

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• Knitting Basics

  • Start
    Mon, March 09, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Library Classroom Teal Room
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This is a very low pressure beginning knitting class with an emphasis on relaxing and enjoying knitting. We will learn to cast on, and make the basic stitches. Then we will use these stitches to make an easy cowl (or scarf if preferred). Knitters-to-be should bring size 10.5 needles and a skein of Chunky weight yarn (120 yds for cowl and 300 yds if choosing the scarf option).

  
  

  If you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, now is your chance! Come learn with us! Ages 13+

  
  

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  A Petoskey native, Kelly Shively was born and raised on a farm east of town. Growing up with a knitting mother, she was introduced to the craft at an early age. It didn’t take. Later in life, when she became the mother of three lovely little girls, she picked up the needles again, and this time it was a success. Now a knitter and spinner of 30+ years, she finds great peace and fulfillment in these crafts. She loves to teach, and feels like teaching helps keep her own excitement and love of these crafts refreshed. Kelly has taught many northern Michigan women (and men!) to knit and spin, and hopes to continue doing so. Her philosophy tends more toward relaxation and enjoyment, rather than a black and white Strict Rules philosophy. “There are a lot of ways of doing this,” she’ll often say. “Find the way that fits you and brings you joy, and stick with it.

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• Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

  • Start
    Tue, March 10, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, April 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    March 10 library conf 1&2, Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 3-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Gentle Yoga on Thursday Evenings

  • Start
    Thu, March 12, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, March 26, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 3-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Luncheon Lecture - Wings Over Superior

  • When
    Fri, March 27, 2026
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    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Library Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    3

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  The U. S. Air Force had a massive presence in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for five decades. B-52 bombers, refuelers, fighter-interceptors, surface-to-air missile sites and radar stations were all stationed there. Then, they were gone. Steven Keck will share the fascinating chain of Cold War events close to home that arose from America’s fear of a possible war with the Soviet Union. Steve served 16 years in the U.S. Coast Guard as chief of emergency management for the northern Great Lakes and 24 years in the Air Force involved with tactical air control, presidential airlift planning for Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. Bush, and many other duties around the world. He currently serves as the emergency planning and security officer for North Central Michigan College.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  Steven Keck

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• MSCTC Corrections Academy - Spring 2026

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • End
    Fri, May 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    20 sessions
  • Location
    Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, 1000 Grant St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • Spaces left
    17

  Registration is closed

  Officers are in high demand.

  It's a great time to begin a new career!

  
  

  Classes begin Monday, Apr. 6, 2026

  Registration deadline Friday, March 20, 2026

  The Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved one hundred sixty-hour (160-hour) Local Corrections Officer Academy for correctional personnel supervising inmates in county jails. The Academy is required within one year of hire or for new hires into Sheriff's Office Correctional facilities as a Local Corrections Officer. The Academy is being offered by North Central Michigan College, an approved educational partner. The Academies are conducted by instructors who are certified by the MSCTC.

  Topics covered:

  Booking and Intake
  Correctional Law
  Cultural Diversity
  Custody and Security
  Defensive Tactics
  Ethics
  Fire Safety
  First Aid/CPR/AED
  Interpersonal Communications
  Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)
  Prisoner Mental Health, Suicide and Behavior Awareness
  Professionalism
  Report Writing
  Stress Management
  (Comprehensive) Final Examination

  Tuition: $ 1,500.00*
  
  Location:
  Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, 1000 Grant St., Charlevoix, MI 49720

  Graduation: May 1, 2026 (same location as classes)
  
  *This program is eligible for Michigan Works! funding and does not require completion of FAFSA. Reach out to your local agency for assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Rob at rscholey@ncmich.edu

  Questions? Contact:
  
  ​​Robert Scholey, Corrections Academy Director, Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor
  North Central Michigan College
  1515 Howard St.
  Petoskey, MI 49770
  Phone: 888-298-6605
  rscholey@ncmich.edu
  

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• Hebrew Folk Music's Influence on Classical, Pop, and Jazz

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, April 25, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Portable D
  • Spaces left
    12

  Sorry, this class has been cancelled.

  In this 3-week music appreciation lecture series and  Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s “Violins of Hope” concert attendence, participants will survey the music of Jewish classical composers throughout history and explore the elements of Hebrew folk music traditions that have found their way into classical, popular and jazz styles.

  Each week's lecture will culminate in a discussion of the specific pieces of music to be featured in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s “Violins of Hope” concert. Course registration will include tickets to the Orchestra’s concert on April 25th, 2026. Class will have reserved seats together.  To see concert description Click here.

  April 6th Lecture - A survey of Jewish composers in Western Music

  From Felix Mendelssohn to Gustav Mahler and Arnold Schoenberg; from George Gershwin to Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein; from Irving Berlin to Carole King and Paul Simon, some of our most beloved, innovative and inspirational music has been created by composers raised in the Jewish faith, and steeped in its musical traditions. Participants will listen to and discuss musical excerpts.

  
  

  April 13th Lecture - An exploration of Hebrew Musical Traits

  Many musical stylistic characteristics, as well as specific scales, structural forms and genres, such as Klezmer, have Hebraic origins. Course attendees will examine these characteristics through recorded excerpts.

  
  

  April 20th Lecture - Violins of Hope 

  The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra concert on April 25th will feature works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Marcus Paus, Noah Bendix-Balgley and John Williams. This lecture will include musical excerpts of the specific works to be performed, with emphasis and musical characteristics and historical context. Familiarity with these pieces’ style and substance will enhance participants’ experience of the upcoming concert, allowing them to more fully enter into the musical worlds conveyed.

  
  

  April 25th Performance night - "Violins of Hope"

  (Tickets are included in your course registration fee) 

  Time:  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  Location:

  Great Lakes Center for the Arts

  800 Bay Harbor Dr.

  Petoskey, Michigan

  ***Cancellations are non-refundable within 2 weeks of class start date***

  
  

  
  

  Owen James is a vocalist, guitarist, pianist and music instructor, with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. In addition to performing in cafés, clubs and concert halls across the U.S., he has offered private and group lessons in voice, guitar and jazz improvisation. No matter the setting, his chief goals are to educate and inspire those around him, to share the love of music and to create opportunities, through music, for personal growth, self-expression and communication.

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• Master Recycler Training

  • Start
    Mon, April 06, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, May 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Portable D (behind the Library)
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Have you always wondered what actually happens to the recycling after it is picked up? Tired of defending recycling at the dinner table? This class is your chance to turn curiosity into confidence and impress at your next family gathering. Despite the national news claiming recycling is broken, the truth is in your backyard and at the curb. Recycling is a hyperlocal activity and is working well right here in our community. Find out how, why it matters and your role in its success.

  Emmet County Recycling is offering a FREE Master Recycler class in partnership with the Michigan Recycling Coalition to develop community recycling champions. This course will offer an opportunity to grow your recycling knowledge through classroom education, guest speakers, activities, site tours and volunteerism in your community.

  This course is ideal for community members interested in expansion of their knowledge of recycling, composting, waste reduction and sustainability and can include high schoolers, community members, businesses, and seasoned individuals. There will also be a tour of the Emmet County Pleasantview Drop-Off Center, date/time to be determined.

  Join your fellow community members who support the mission to reduce waste, reuse, recycle and properly dispose of materials to preserve the natural beauty of Northern Michigan.  Age 16+

  To receive your Master Recycler certification, 10 volunteer hours must be completed by September 30, 2026. These hours can come from administering surveys, adopt a drop-site cleanup, tabling events such as farmers markets, event recycling, community presentations, Recycle Village hours at Blissfest (bonus: weekend wristbands available!) or a pre-approved project.

  
  

  Noelle Behling joined Emmet County Recycling as Communication & Education Coordinator in 2022. For the ECR program, she manages the website, socials, educational materials, and annual school tours. She blends her knowledge in marketing, customer service experience and passion for recycling to engage her community in sustainable practices. Noelle took charge and learned all things battery recycling in her first year with ECR and began building relationships with community hosts. She is looking forward to what the future holds in technological advancements for battery identification and sorting.

  After graduating from the University of Michigan in 2025, Natalie Gibbons began her career with Emmet County Recycling as an intern. Just a few months later, she was brought on full time as Sustainability and Resources Coordinator and has been serving in that role for the past nine months. In her position, Natalie facilitates tote deliveries, coordinates battery recycling, manages data collection, and supports educational outreach efforts alongside Noelle. An avid home composter, Natalie is especially passionate about organics recycling, zero-waste initiatives, and expanding opportunities for reuse.

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• Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

  • Start
    Tue, April 07, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tue, April 28, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 4-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Intermediate Crochet

  • Start
    Tue, April 07, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, April 28, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Library
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Ready to level up your crochet game? Welcome to double crocHEY, where we take your basic crochet skills and give them a double dose of fun! If you’ve mastered the slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet (no sweat, right?), then it’s time to move beyond the basics and get your hands into something a little more exciting.

  In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Work in the round

  • Increase and decrease stitches

  • Read those "mystical" patterns that once made you want to scream into your yarn stash

  • Change yarn colors

  Get ready to challenge yourself, laugh a lot, and maybe even shed a few happy tears when you finally conquer that tricky stitch. So, grab your favorite acrylic yarn, your H, I or J hook, and let’s get crocheting – it's time for double crocHEY!

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  Hello! I am Holly Kotz.  I am the owner of HollyDay Confections and mother of two adult children. I am overjoyed that a little person calls me Grammie. Originally from the Detroit area, I spent many years in Grand Rapids before relocating to Petoskey in 2020, following the path of so many seeking the beauty of northern Michigan. In my leisure time, I indulge in the art of crochet, baking, reading while lying in my hammock, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.

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• Basics of Fly Tying

  • Start
    Wed, April 08, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, April 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Portable D behind the Library
  • Spaces left
    12

  Sorry, this has been canceled and we will schedule for a future date.
  In Partnership with the Miller-Van Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited

  This course will focus on the skills and techniques necessary to follow a recipe and tie flies with consistent results. Some of the skills are:

  1. Thread Basics: Starting thread, maintaining tension and tying half hitches and the whip finish.
     
  2. Material Attachment: Securing tails and ribbing without "crowding the eye" of the hook. 
     
  3. Proportions: Learning to measure and apply materials using the anatomy of the hook.
     
  4. Hackle Work: Moving from simple palmered hackle to more precise dry fly hackle.

  In each session, we will tie two flies selected to support the skills progression. The class sessions will concentrate on hands-on skill building. However, for those who would like to delve a little deeper, we will have a list of web sources on the history of fly tying, material selection, tying tools, etc.

  The primary instructors will be Ed Davis, William Schoenith and Tom Bielec who will be aided by other tyers from the chapter.

  All equipment and materials will be provided.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

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• Spring Foraging for Wild Herbs

  • When
    Wed, April 08, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Natural Area (behind College at the end of Howard St.)
  • Spaces left
    7

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  Sierra LaRose, Certified Herbalist, Wild Harvester, and owner of Bear Earth Herbals, will lead a walk in the woods to learn about wild plants and their properties. This walk will cover plant identification, ethical harvesting, herbal remedy preparation and much more.  Bring a notebook and gear for possible changes in weather.

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  Growing up in Northern Michigan, Sierra LaRose spent most of her youth in nature exploring, building, tasting and smelling. She developed a deep relationship with the wild and it's many dwellers and by age seven she was determined to move into the forest full time. At sixteen she finally found a way and finished high school a year early to move out into the subtropical forest of Kauai, Hawaii where she spent the majority of the next four years. Every day living out there was truly human for Sierra. Gathering wood and water, plants for food and medicine, and greeting other feral beings were daily events. Sierra's passion for plants and herbalism deepened as she lived closely with the land and learned indigenous ways. Over the years She volunteered on farms and in botanical gardens, and read every plant book she could get her hands on. In 2012 after the birth of her son, Sierra moved back to her home of Northern Michigan and knew it was her destiny to pursue a life in herbal medicine. While starting an eco-friendly cleaning business and working full time cleaning houses, Sierra worked hard to pursue her true passion. She became a certified herbalist and started to develop a product line. By 2015 she transitioned fully from house cleaning to attending five farmers markets a week. Sierra now teaches classes, holds workshops, experiments with techniques in growing and harvesting herbs, develops herbal products, and spreads the word to everyone and anyone willing to learn, hoping to ignite the same passion in others and keep the ancient tradition of herbalism alive.
  

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• Gentle Yoga on Thursday Evenings

  • Start
    Thu, April 09, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Thu, April 30, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 4-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Luncheon Lecture - Aging Gracefully

  • When
    Fri, April 10, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Library Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    100

  Sorry, this lecture has been canceled.

  Seniors are often surprised to learn that Medicare does not cover many of the long-term care services their parents relied upon as they aged. Despite careful retirement planning, costs associated with aging are frequently underestimated. The healthcare system has undergone a significant transformation with workforce shortages, regulatory pressures, and escalating costs requiring private payment. Heather Nalbock of Independence Village will present real-world examples and research findings that illustrate the complexities older adults and families face when navigating today’s aging and healthcare systems.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  Heather Nalbock

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• Nationally Certified Wilderness First Aid (SOLO) Course

  • Start
    Sat, April 11, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Sun, April 12, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC 1515 Howard St., Petoskey, Athletic Center bldg - main entrance
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Registration deadline Monday, April 6th, 2026
  WILDERNESS FIRST AID (WFA)

  This 16-hour Nationally certified wilderness first aid course is open to any outdoor enthusiast in preparation to provide essential first aid in outdoor settings prior to emergency services arrival. This is a SOLO course with a national certification that lasts 2 years. SOLO is a world leader in wilderness medicine,  and this course is designed to prepare participants for the skills and mental preparedness needed to perform first aid in the wilderness.

  The WFA course is an entry-level first aid course for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader, avid campers, fishers, hunters, boaters, hikers, Boy Scouts and their leaders, Park Rangers, people involved in missionary work, or anyone who wants to be prepared for time in the wilderness.

  The agenda for this course includes:
  

  • The approach to the sick or injured patient
  • Patient assessment in the backcountry
  • Managing major blood loss
  • Caring for open wounds
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Major trauma
  • All sorts of commonly seen medical emergencies

  Minimum age: 14 years
  

  COST: $325*
  *14 day cancellation notice required for refund. Read all policies here.

  INSTRUCTOR: Steve J. Huisman, BAS, NRP, WP-C, Paramedic I/C

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• Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

  • When
    Mon, April 13, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    21

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  In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration.

  
  Craig Coffman
  Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years.   He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.   

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• Stop Living on Edge: The Stress & Anxiety Reset Experience

  • When
    Tue, April 14, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC TBD
  • Spaces left
    23

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  If stress and anxiety have you living on edge—overthinking, exhausted, tight in your body, and stuck in the same loop—this session is for you.

  This experience blends a powerful presentation with Pause Breathe Proceed™ (3 words, 1 habit), plus an immersive 9D Breathwork: Stress & Anxiety Journey to help your body release tension and your mind quiet down. You’ll also receive a Freedom Box—tools you take home so this doesn’t end when the class ends.

  You’ll leave with:

  • A simple method to interrupt stress in real time

  • A calmer, more regulated nervous system

  • Tools to keep breaking patterns and limiting beliefs at home

  What to bring + how to prep
  

  • Bring a yoga mat and anything comfy: blanket, pillow, bolster, or sleeping bag

  • Eat beforehand, but avoid a big meal right before

  • Come hydrated

  For more information about Pause Breathe Proceed™ and upcoming sessions: Visit https://www.pausebreatheproceed.com to check us out

  Freedom Box Visit https://pausebreatheproceed.com/stressreductionstarterkit891447  

  Freedom Journeys Visit https://pausebreatheproceed.com/9d-breathwork-michigan

  Refunds are unavailable within 48 hours of this class.

  
  Karen Wright
  Founder of Pause Breathe Proceed, brings a rare combination of corporate consulting, bodywork, and mindfulness expertise. Her career spans program management at Delco Systems Operations, corporate consulting for Fortune 500 companies, and years of hands-on experience as a licensed massage therapist. Driven by a lifelong desire to help people navigate life’s transitions.

  
  Kecia Freed 
  As a seasoned designer and consultant with over 40 years of experience with major brands such as General Mills and Cracker Jack, Kecia brings Pause Breathe Proceed to life. Her passion for creating meaningful strategies and her deep understanding of well-being make her a key partner of the movement. Kecia’s own experience with mindfulness and emotional intelligence, especially how they can positively influence young learners, fuels her dedication to helping others thrive. 

  Together, Karen and Kecia combine business insight, emotional intelligence, and real-world wisdom to make stress reduction simple, practical, and transformative. Their mission is clear: to create a world where we all slow down long enough to choose peace over pressure, compassion over chaos, and intention over reaction.

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• Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

  • When
    Tue, April 14, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Online
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Fee includes the online book, online follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture/demonstration. For ages 13+

  
  

  
  Craig Coffman
  

  Craig Coffman is an experienced piano and guitar instructor, professional pianist and music director.  He has over 30 years’ experience teaching piano privately. His piano and guitar seminars, offered through Community Colleges and Community Education Programs, have been attended by over 30,000 students throughout Arizona, Minnesota and the United States over the last 27 years.   He has a degree in Sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Illinois (where he also studied piano) and a Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.   

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• Spring Foraging for Wild Herbs

  • When
    Wed, April 15, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Natural Area (behind College at the end of Howard St.)
  • Spaces left
    17

  Register

  Spring Foraging for Wild Herbs

  
  

  Sierra LaRose, Certified Herbalist, Wild Harvester, and owner of Bear Earth Herbals, will lead a walk in the woods to learn about wild plants and their properties. This walk will cover plant identification, ethical harvesting, herbal remedy preparation and much more.  Bring a notebook and gear for possible changes in weather.

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  Growing up in Northern Michigan, Sierra LaRose spent most of her youth in nature exploring, building, tasting and smelling. She developed a deep relationship with the wild and it's many dwellers and by age seven she was determined to move into the forest full time. At sixteen she finally found a way and finished high school a year early to move out into the subtropical forest of Kauai, Hawaii where she spent the majority of the next four years. Every day living out there was truly human for Sierra. Gathering wood and water, plants for food and medicine, and greeting other feral beings were daily events. Sierra's passion for plants and herbalism deepened as she lived closely with the land and learned indigenous ways. Over the years She volunteered on farms and in botanical gardens, and read every plant book she could get her hands on. In 2012 after the birth of her son, Sierra moved back to her home of Northern Michigan and knew it was her destiny to pursue a life in herbal medicine. While starting an eco-friendly cleaning business and working full time cleaning houses, Sierra worked hard to pursue her true passion. She became a certified herbalist and started to develop a product line. By 2015 she transitioned fully from house cleaning to attending five farmers markets a week. Sierra now teaches classes, holds workshops, experiments with techniques in growing and harvesting herbs, develops herbal products, and spreads the word to everyone and anyone willing to learn, hoping to ignite the same passion in others and keep the ancient tradition of herbalism alive.
  

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• Hidden Superpowers of Roth IRAs

  • When
    Fri, April 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

  Register

  

  Roth IRA, a funny name that has more than meets the eye. You’ve probably heard of these retirement accounts at least in passing but have you ever taken a closer look? You might be surprised at the hidden benefits found in Roth IRAs. From tax advantages to income flexibility, Austin Willson will guide you through an exploration of these hidden superpowers and explain it all using plain English. No clunky jargon or confusing industry speak to decipher here! You’ll also have a chance to ask your own questions. Sign up today to reserve your spot for this class!
  

  Please note: This presentation will not be recorded.

  
  

  Austin Willson
  

  Austin Willson is a Financial Advisor at OsborneKlein, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, with offices in Petoskey and Alpena MI. Austin got his start in the financial services industry over 3 years ago in the Detroit Metro area. After a brief stint as a writer and editorial relations executive with a financial news startup, Austin moved back to his hometown of Petoskey to join the team at OsborneKlein. Currently, Austin focuses on helping clients feel more confident, connected and in control of their financial life through financial planning and investment management.

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• Garden Design – Building YOUR Perfect Garden

  • When
    Sat, April 18, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Health & Sci Bldg Rm 333
  • Spaces left
    13

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  If you love to garden and do-it-yourself, check out this exciting new class to get your Spring gardening projects kickstarted--

  
  

  Whether you’re thinking about re-creating or expanding your existing garden space, or if you’re just starting your landscape design following a new build, this is the class for you!

  In this class we’ll discuss the steps necessary to design & build a beautiful landscape in your yard.

  The class will focus on:

  • Initial design and layout with a focus on creating drama & curb appeal in your garden
  • Plant selection with a focus on color and texture
  • Garden bed preparation
  • Selecting plant materials to suit your situation – critically thinking about your garden space
  • Planting
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Starting small and building on your plan

  The class will provide some real-world examples of plans that have been brought to life and provide a forum to discuss your unique landscape needs.

  ***Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***

  
  

  Kim Seelinger is a Master Gardener, certified through Michigan State University in 2002. Kim has worked in several retail greenhouses and has developed and maintained many public and private gardens. She also does some residential landscape design, consulting & maintenance. Her specialty is creating layered landscapes for multi-season interest, using leaf color and texture to create drama. Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist. She spends time skiing in the mountains every winter and is a certified ski instructor. She also spends many hours on her bike in northern Michigan in the summertime. However, “Gardening is my passion—I love getting my hands dirty, and I truly believe that an hour in the garden puts life’s problems in perspective.”

  
  

  
  

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• Luncheon Lecture - Les Cheneaux Culinary School

  • When
    Fri, April 24, 2026
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Library Conference Center
  • Spaces left
    56

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  In this interactive cooking demonstration, Zach Schroeder, director and culinary instructor at the Les Cheneaux Culinary School in Hessel, will show how mastering seasoning can instantly elevate home cooking. Guests will taste how herbs, spices, aromatics and acids can directly transform different foods, and come away with practical, memorable tools to take back to their own kitchens. The session will also include a brief overview of the school’s programs and its renowned summer restaurant, along with a behind-the-scenes look at the culinary experiences being created in the Les Cheneaux Islands.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  Zach Schroeder

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• Petoskey After Dark

  • When
    Fri, April 24, 2026
  •  
    9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  • Location
    Bear River Trail Head on Lake Street in Petoskey
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Observing the natural world after dark can be a truly magical experience, as many nocturnal creatures become more active and exhibit fascinating behaviors under the cover of darkness. To fully appreciate and explore this nighttime world, join Nocturnal Excursions, as they take a walking tour on the Bear River trail using night vision goggles. Enjoy a side of Petoskey you may never see with the naked eye. Please note, the goggles weigh approximately 5 pounds. 

  The walking tour will start at 9:30 pm at the Mineral Well picnic shelter on Lake St. across from Petoskey City Hall/Fire Dept. Each participant will be given binocular night vision headgear. The tour will last approximately 1 hour. Rain or shine, please dress for the weather.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

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• BLS Instructor Essentials Skills Testing

  • When
    Sat, April 25, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC - Athletics Ctr Building - EMS Room 536
  • Spaces left
    7

  REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, April 23, 2026

  The BLS Instructor Program is designed for individuals who are currently certified in BLS and would like to become an instructor for BLS and Heartsaver CPR/AED courses. This is a multi-part program that includes:

  • Completion of the BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course
  • In-person classroom training (you will need to purchase material prior to class which will be outlined in an e-mail when your application has been approved)
  • Student teaching
  • Instructor observation

  COST: $350

  PRE-REQUISITES:
  

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a current BLS Provider card.
  • Before registering for the course, participants must email Megan Mainland at mmainland1@ncmich.edu to confirm eligibility to take this course. If you have not already completed an instructor application, download pdf below, complete and include in your email to Megan): Instructor Application vFeb 2025.pdf
  • Instructor applications must approved by Megan before you can register. She will provide the code that is required to complete your registration.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this course.

  
  

  Megan Mainland is North Central Michigan College's American Heart Association Training Center Coordinator, and an Adjunct Faculty member, that has been teaching CPR for nearly 20 years. She currently monitors other instructors to ensure competency and compliance with AHA certification requirements.
  

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• Seed Starting 101

  • When
    Sat, April 25, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Health & Sci Bldg Rm 333
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  

  Do you love to garden but suffer from sticker shock when you see how much you spend on new plants each season? Do you want to have more choices and more control over what you grow? By starting your own seeds, you can dramatically increase the number and variety of plants in your garden, and you’ll save money too! In this class you’ll learn about:

  • Where to source seeds
  • When to start your seeds
  • Direct seeding vs starting seeds indoors
  • What a seed needs to germinate and grow
  • Understanding potting soils and seed starting mixes
  • Equipment and supplies you will need
  • Creating a seed starting space indoors with heat and light
  • How to get your seedlings ready for planting out in your garden
  • How and when to plant outside
  • Saving and storing seeds for next season

  ***Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***

  
  

  Monica Gruler Farrier owns Gruler Gardens in Petoskey, a local source of native plants, cut flowers, and handcrafted art inspired by nature. She is a Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener, garden writer, educator, and founder of Wild Ones of Northwest Lower Michigan, a seedling chapter of the national organization Wild Ones.  

  
  

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• Getting Started with Cut Flowers

  • When
    Sat, May 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Health & Sci Bldg Rm 333
  • Spaces left
    22

  Register

  
  

  Do you dream of a home filled with vases of beautiful flowers? Do you often find yourself stopping at a store to buy flowers for friends and family? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have all the flowers you need growing just outside your door? It’s possible with your own cut flower garden, and it’s easier than you may think! In this class we’ll cover everything you need to get started, including:

  · Annuals, perennials, herbs, and shrubs

  · Varieties that are easy to grow and beautiful for cuts

  · Soil basics

  · Prepping your garden space

  · Watering, weeding, fertilizing, and maintaining your garden

  · How to cut and condition cut flowers for arrangements

  
  
  

  ***Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***

  
  

  Monica Gruler Farrier owns Gruler Gardens in Petoskey, a local source of native plants, cut flowers, and handcrafted art inspired by nature. She is a Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener, garden writer, educator, and founder of Wild Ones of Northwest Lower Michigan, a seedling chapter of the national organization Wild Ones.  

  
  

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• NMSMC - Don't Let Fear of Recovery Delay Your Joint Replacement!

  • When
    Mon, May 04, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom

  Register

  
  

  

  Many people delay a needed joint replacement because they are afraid that it will be a long, uncomfortable recover.  Learn some ways to minimize these and take power over you new knee.

  
  

  Dr. Joshua T. Anderson, MD, from Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center -

  Dr. Anderson is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship-training in hip and knee replacement surgery who is passionate about optimizing patient outcomes and rapid recovery.

  
  

  Jeff Samyn, PT, OCS, CSCS

  Jeff earned his B.S. in Psychology and Master's in Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University. He has earned his board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jeff heads up our Worksite Medicine program, which focuses on ergonomic assessments, job analysis, and Functional Capacity Evaluations. His expertise is in the management and treatment of back and neck pain, peripheral joint rehabilitation, and treating general pain conditions. He has a special interest in working with runners of all ages and ability levels. Jeff and his wife have a daughter, a son, and a black lab named Goose. In addition to spending time with his family, Jeff enjoys mountain biking, fitness training, fishing, snow-shoeing, hiking, and coaching baseball and softball.

  
  

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• Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

  • Start
    Tue, May 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tue, May 26, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 4-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Crochet for Beginners

  • Start
    Tue, May 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tue, May 26, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Library
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Join us for CrocHEY!.....a fun and engaging beginner’s crochet class where you’ll learn the basics of this timeless craft in a relaxed, social setting. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook before or need a refresher, this class will guide you through the essential stitches and techniques to get you started on your crochet journey.

  In this class, you will:

  • Get a grip on how to hold your hook and yarn comfortably
  • Learn the lingo of crochet & begin to read patterns
  • Conquer basic stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet
  • Create your first useable project (a dishcloth)
  • Get hands-on guidance and troubleshooting help
  • Connect with fellow beginners in a supportive, creative space

  No experience is necessary—just bring an H crochet hook, one skein (ball) of cotton yarn and one skein of light-colored acrylic yarn along with your enthusiasm and get ready to say, “Hey! I can crochet!”

  Let’s get hooked together at CrocHEY!

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  Hello! I am Holly Kotz.  I am the owner of HollyDay Confections and mother of two adult children. I am overjoyed that a little person calls me Grammie. Originally from the Detroit area, I spent many years in Grand Rapids before relocating to Petoskey in 2020, following the path of so many seeking the beauty of northern Michigan. In my leisure time, I indulge in the art of crochet, baking, reading while lying in my hammock, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.

  
  

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• AFTER THE FIRST DRAFT: What We Talk About When We Talk About Revision

  • Start
    Wed, May 06, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Wed, June 03, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Portable D
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Ernest Hemingway created 47 versions of the final paragraph of his 1929 novel, A Farewell to Arms before he was satisfied. When asked years later why so many, he said he wanted to, “get the words right".  But how does one “get the words right”? And “right” according to whom?

  This course introduces attendees to specific manners of thinking about creation and revision; the interplay between the observed and the described; the emotional and intellectual; the creative and the objective, and the dynamics of creation, revision, and editing. The instructor introduces and demonstrates techniques expert writers employ, and invites participants to try them, create new drafts, and completely new versions. We will assume more can be done, always, until we stop or run out of time. We discuss efficiency in writing, clarity, rhythm, and pattern all the way down to word choice.

  Students are welcome to write from prompts or independently, in any creative form: narrative-nonfiction, sketch, short story, and any poetic form. They are encouraged to bring works already in progress (but let’s save long forms like the novel for a different course). We will play lightly with what we take seriously, and provide each other the invaluable, honest, supportive feedback we need to feel satisfied we’re “getting it right”.

  
  

  James McCullough, a retired NCMC professor and Petoskey native, first taught writing and literature at Petoskey High School. There, he coached the ski team to a state championship. Leaving PHS, McCullough worked for a Regional, Federal Education Laboratory in Chicago, training writing teacher-researchers in rural schools across the Midwest to use computers and the nascent internet, a project that was covered in Time Magazine. He taught one year in Alanson, MI, connecting his students to the first global discussion of the environment involving senator and presidential candidate, Al Gore. The state selected his students to attend Governor Blanchard’s environmental conference in Lansing, MI. Soon after, NCMC hired McCullough to teach writing and literature, and chair the English department. During that time, he founded the University of Michigan’s Bear River Writers Conference, now in its 26th year, and was profiled by Poets and Writers Magazine. For thirty years, McCullough taught introductory writing, nature writing, poetic form, short story, and narrative research. He developed environmental education courses on Beaver Island for NCMC students. and was selected Teacher of the Year twice. He is the author of Voelker’s Pond: A Robert Traver Legacy, which was selected by the Library of Michigan as a notable book for that year, and Echoes, a collection of outdoor essays with Deep Wood Press. A twenty-year contributor to Traverse Magazine, McCullough also published essays in The Bear River Review; Blue- The Michigan Magazine; The Dunes Review, and The American Journal of Fly Fishing.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

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• EFT Tapping

  • Start
    Wed, May 06, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Wed, May 27, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC campus - Portable D (behind Library)
  • Spaces left
    70

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  Feeling stretched thin, emotionally overloaded, or stuck in overthinking mode?
  This 4-week class teaches a practical technique called EFT Tapping—a simple, body-based method that helps calm the nervous system and reduce emotional intensity in the moment.
  Each class includes guided tapping rounds you can use for your own real-life challenges, ie. issues with work pressure, anxiety loops, sleep, confidence, boundaries, and more.

  Do you feel mentally overloaded, stuck in overthinking, or like your nervous system is always “on”? This class teaches a simple, evidence-informed technique called EFT Tapping to help you calm emotional intensity, reduce anxiety patterns, and feel more grounded in daily life.

  In this class you will learn how to:

  • Calm your body quickly when emotions spike
  • Reduce worry loops and mental “noise”
  • Feel more confident and steady under pressure
  • Release emotional stress stored in the body
  • Build a repeatable “reset routine” you can use anytime

  What to expect each week:

  • Beginner-friendly instruction (no experience needed)
  • Several guided rounds of tapping each session
  • You tap as a group—on your own private issue
  • Simple take-home tools you can use immediately
  • A calm, supportive environment (no pressure to share)

  No experience needed. Come as you are. Leave feeling more grounded, clear, and capable.

  Who this is for:
  Working professionals • college students • parents • caregivers • anyone feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained.

  Refunds are unavailable within 48 hours of this class.

  
  

  Judith (Judy) Zorn is a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner who helps people reduce stress and anxiety, calm the nervous system, and feel more grounded and resilient in daily life. Her work is rooted in lived experience and shaped by a deep belief that meaningful change is possible—even when life feels overwhelming. After surviving stage 4 cancer, Judy discovered EFT tapping as a powerful tool for regulating fear, anxiety, and emotional intensity, and it became a turning point in her healing journey.

  With a diverse background as a professional musician and studio coach, and years as a special needs attorney supporting individuals and families through complex life challenges, Judy brings a unique blend of compassion, clarity, and steady guidance to her teaching. Through her Gentle Path approach, she teaches simple, effective tapping techniques that help release emotional tension, shift limiting patterns, and build inner resilience—so participants feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in everyday life.

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• Gentle Yoga on Thursday Evenings

  • Start
    Thu, May 07, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Thu, May 28, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Borra Bldg Student Commons
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Gentle yoga relieves stress, increases flexibility, calms the mind, and strengthens the body. It's performed at a slower pace, with less extreme positions. This one-day a week, 4-week class is designed with gentle floor-based sequences with some standing positions helping you relax the muscles fully, integrating mind, body, and spirit, bringing ease to the breath, and tuning into the nervous system's healing capacity. Yoga is for every BODY - tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. The purpose of the class is to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. This practice is open to all levels.

  
  

  What to bring:  Yoga mat and water bottle

  
  

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of the start of this class
  

  

  Jennifer Lovely

  Jennifer is a recovering healthcare professional. It wasn't until she had her own health issues that she realized the "care" in Healthcare was missing. After 20 years in the industry, Jennifer decided to take the leap into Wellness Coaching. To her it's been the most rewarding career. Seeing people change their lives and experience freedom from within has been a beautiful thing for Jennifer to witness. She's learned a lot throughout her time caring for people this way, learning one consistent thing is that people want to be seen, heard, and truly cared for. As part of overall wellness, knowing that exercise needs to be a key component and that it takes a lot of work to get started from ground zero. If exercise is already part of your life, you are one step closer to having the puzzle pieces fit together for overall health. Yoga offers nurturing, kindness, and compassion for the body, no matter what stage you are at when beginning the practice. Yoga is for every BODY-tall, small, big, tiny, young, old, and gender fluid. It truly is a way to move your body for every person on this planet. Jennifer wants to create a space for all ages, abilities, and body types to move their bodies in a healthy and safe environment. The wonderful thing about changing careers later in life is that Jennifer CHOOSE to be here and help people find their peace and freedom from within.

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• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Course (Non-credit)

  • Start
    Tue, May 12, 2026
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  • End
    Thu, August 20, 2026
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC - Athletics Bldg, EMS Room 536
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Registration deadline: Sunday, May 3^rd, 2026

  REQUIREMENT:
  A State of Michigan current Basic EMT license is required to take this course.
  

  Advanced Emergency Medical Technician's provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation including IV Therapy, specific medications and supraglottic airways.

  $50 registration fee is non-refundable, unless the result of NCMC's cancellation.

  Course tuition is grant funded for all students, however, students are responsible for purchasing the book package and all screening service fees as indicated below:

  Book (Premier package): $528.95*  order here

  Background check: $35* (order link to be shared during class)

  Health portal: $20* (order link to be shared during class)

  Drug test: $62*  (order link to be shared during class)

  *Costs subject to change by the provider.

  Questions? Email: mrichards1@ncmich.edu

  INSTRUCTORS:
  Marc Richards, PgDip, BS, CCEMTP, IC • NCMC EMS Program Director
  Shawn Wachtel, AS, Paramedic, IC
  Amanda Dean, BS, Fire Science, AS, Paramedic

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• Tarot by Numbers Series: Session I

  • When
    Tue, May 26, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Borra Learning Center - Room 49B (downstairs)
  • Spaces left
    14

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  Tarot by Numbers Session I=1-3 (10's reduce down to 1's)

  As a system of symbolic meaning, Tarot is well suited to help us nurture our intuition, solve problems, explore creativity and more. But did you know that it connects with other systems of symbolic meaning? When we consider Tarot through lenses like numerology or astrology, we gain deeper familiarity with card meanings and also see how cards “travel” together in terms of shared themes.

  Please join us for a series of three interactive, applied workshops that explore the role of numbers and numerology in Tarot. We will consider the numerical structure of Tarot with both the Major and Minor Arcana and explore how cards that share the same number present core themes in nuanced ways.

  The workshop is designed for experienced readers, but all are welcome. At the end of the day, you only need a deck and desire to explore the interpretive possibilities of Tarot by numbers. Just please be aware that we will focus on establishing additional layers of meaning for the 78 cards as opposed to covering the core meanings themselves.

  The workshops are experiential, with plenty of activities to help deepen your comfort with the cards. While the workshops cover basic principles, comfort comes with practice. For this, optional resources and activities are also offered to help as you independently practice and refine your skills.

  NOTE: You will need access to a Tarot deck for these workshops. Please feel free to bring a deck you have; if you need to acquire one, Inspired Living (Boyne City) and Poetess and Stranger (Petoskey) have a variety of great options.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  

  Sara Glasgow, Ph.D., Dean of Arts and Sciences, NCMC

  Sara has been practicing and sharing her love of Tarot for over thirty years and Norse runes for fifteen years. Through workshops and consultations, she aims to raise awareness of the diverse ways that these systems nurture creativity, meditation, and personal empowerment. She is also a teacher, scholar, and administrator, and has served as the Dean of Liberal Arts at North Central Michigan College since 2014.

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• Intermediate Crochet

  • Start
    Tue, June 02, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, June 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    NCMC Library
  • Spaces left
    19

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  Ready to level up your crochet game? Welcome to double crocHEY, where we take your basic crochet skills and give them a double dose of fun! If you’ve mastered the slip knot, chain stitch, single crochet, and double crochet (no sweat, right?), then it’s time to move beyond the basics and get your hands into something a little more exciting.

  In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Work in the round
  • Increase and decrease stitches
  • Read those "mystical" patterns that once made you want to scream into your yarn stash
  • Change yarn colors

  Get ready to challenge yourself, laugh a lot, and maybe even shed a few happy tears when you finally conquer that tricky stitch. So, grab your favorite acrylic yarn, your H, I or J hook, and let’s get crocheting – it's time for double crocHEY!

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  
  

  

  Hello! I am Holly Kotz.  I am the owner of HollyDay Confections and mother of two adult children. I am overjoyed that a little person calls me Grammie. Originally from the Detroit area, I spent many years in Grand Rapids before relocating to Petoskey in 2020, following the path of so many seeking the beauty of northern Michigan. In my leisure time, I indulge in the art of crochet, baking, reading while lying in my hammock, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.

  
  

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• Getting Started with Native Plants

  • When
    Sat, June 06, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Health & Sci Bldg Rm 333
  • Spaces left
    25

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  Getting Started with Native Plants
  

  Are you curious about native plants but don’t know how to use them in your garden? If so, this class is for you!

  Fall is a perfect time to get your plants in the ground, as they’ll have plenty of time to establish deep, healthy roots from fall through winter. Then, when spring arrives, much of your work will have been done, and you can enjoy your new plants as they emerge from the soil when the temperature rises.

  In this class we’ll talk about:

  • What native plants are and why they are critical in supporting wildlife and human life
  • How native plants can make gardening easier with lower maintenance than lawns and ornamental plants
  • How native plants bring both beauty and ecological function to your garden
  • Which native plants work well in home gardens
  • Caring for native plants throughout the seasons

  You’ll come away inspired and eager to get started with native plants in your garden this fall!

  ***Refunds are unavailable for cancellations made within 48 hours of the class***

  
  

  Monica Gruler Farrier owns Gruler Gardens in Petoskey, a local source of native plants, cut flowers, and handcrafted art inspired by nature. She is a Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener, garden writer, educator, and founder of Wild Ones of Northwest Lower Michigan, a seedling chapter of the national organization Wild Ones.  

  
  

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• Bay View History Walking Tour

  • When
    Mon, June 08, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Bay View, MI
  • Spaces left
    60

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  Have you ever driven on US 31 and passed those charming Victorian cottages and wanted to know more? Now is your chance to step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Bay View Association is a National Historic Landmark right in your back yard! Now is your chance to see first hand where our programming takes place.

  The tour will begin at Hall Auditorium and stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings and taking a peek inside some of them too! Wear comfortable shoes and be educated and entertained on this Northern Michigan treasure. Bring a guest (registration required) and experience summer with US!

  
  

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• Bay View History Walking Tour

  • When
    Mon, June 08, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Bay View, MI
  • Spaces left
    60

  Register

  

  Have you ever driven on US 31 and passed those charming Victorian cottages and wanted to know more? Now is your chance to step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Bay View Association is a National Historic Landmark right in your back yard! Now is your chance to see first hand where our programming takes place.

  The tour will begin at Hall Auditorium and stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings and taking a peek inside some of them too! Wear comfortable shoes and be educated and entertained on this Northern Michigan treasure. Bring a guest (registration required) and experience summer with US!

  
  

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• Tarot by Numbers Series: Session II

  • When
    Tue, June 09, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Borra Learning Center - Room 49B (downstairs)
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  Tarot by Numbers Session II=4-6

  As a system of symbolic meaning, Tarot is well suited to help us nurture our intuition, solve problems, explore creativity and more. But did you know that it connects with other systems of symbolic meaning? When we consider Tarot through lenses like numerology or astrology, we gain deeper familiarity with card meanings and also see how cards “travel” together in terms of shared themes.

  Please join us for a series of three interactive, applied workshops that explore the role of numbers and numerology in Tarot. We will consider the numerical structure of Tarot with both the Major and Minor Arcana and explore how cards that share the same number present core themes in nuanced ways.

  The workshop is designed for experienced readers, but all are welcome. At the end of the day, you only need a deck and desire to explore the interpretive possibilities of Tarot by numbers. Just please be aware that we will focus on establishing additional layers of meaning for the 78 cards as opposed to covering the core meanings themselves.

  The workshops are experiential, with plenty of activities to help deepen your comfort with the cards. While the workshops cover basic principles, comfort comes with practice. For this, optional resources and activities are also offered to help as you independently practice and refine your skills.

  NOTE: You will need access to a Tarot deck for these workshops. Please feel free to bring a deck you have; if you need to acquire one, Inspired Living (Boyne City) and Poetess and Stranger (Petoskey) have a variety of great options.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  

  Sara Glasgow, Ph.D., Dean of Arts and Sciences, NCMC

  Sara has been practicing and sharing her love of Tarot for over thirty years and Norse runes for fifteen years. Through workshops and consultations, she aims to raise awareness of the diverse ways that these systems nurture creativity, meditation, and personal empowerment. She is also a teacher, scholar, and administrator, and has served as the Dean of Liberal Arts at North Central Michigan College since 2014.

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• Bay View History Walking Tour

  • When
    Wed, June 10, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Bay View, MI
  • Spaces left
    60

  Register

  

  Have you ever driven on US 31 and passed those charming Victorian cottages and wanted to know more? Now is your chance to step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Bay View Association is a National Historic Landmark right in your back yard! Now is your chance to see first hand where our programming takes place.

  The tour will begin at Hall Auditorium and stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings and taking a peek inside some of them too! Wear comfortable shoes and be educated and entertained on this Northern Michigan treasure. Bring a guest (registration required) and experience summer with US!

  
  

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• Bay View History Walking Tour

  • When
    Wed, June 10, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Bay View, MI
  • Spaces left
    60

  Register

  

  Have you ever driven on US 31 and passed those charming Victorian cottages and wanted to know more? Now is your chance to step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Bay View Association is a National Historic Landmark right in your back yard! Now is your chance to see first hand where our programming takes place.

  The tour will begin at Hall Auditorium and stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings and taking a peek inside some of them too! Wear comfortable shoes and be educated and entertained on this Northern Michigan treasure. Bring a guest (registration required) and experience summer with US!

  
  

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• Bay View History Walking Tour

  • When
    Sat, June 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Bay View, MI
  • Spaces left
    60

  Register

  

  Have you ever driven on US 31 and passed those charming Victorian cottages and wanted to know more? Now is your chance to step inside the Bay View campus with a resident tour guide. Bay View Association is a National Historic Landmark right in your back yard! Now is your chance to see first hand where our programming takes place.

  The tour will begin at Hall Auditorium and stroll through campus, while talking about the history of the buildings and taking a peek inside some of them too! Wear comfortable shoes and be educated and entertained on this Northern Michigan treasure. Bring a guest (registration required) and experience summer with US!

  
  

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• Tarot by Numbers Series: Session III

  • When
    Tue, June 23, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    NCMC Borra Learning Center - Room 49B (downstairs)
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  

  Tarot by Numbers Session III=7-9

  As a system of symbolic meaning, Tarot is well suited to help us nurture our intuition, solve problems, explore creativity and more. But did you know that it connects with other systems of symbolic meaning? When we consider Tarot through lenses like numerology or astrology, we gain deeper familiarity with card meanings and also see how cards “travel” together in terms of shared themes.

  Please join us for a series of three interactive, applied workshops that explore the role of numbers and numerology in Tarot. We will consider the numerical structure of Tarot with both the Major and Minor Arcana and explore how cards that share the same number present core themes in nuanced ways.

  The workshop is designed for experienced readers, but all are welcome. At the end of the day, you only need a deck and desire to explore the interpretive possibilities of Tarot by numbers. Just please be aware that we will focus on establishing additional layers of meaning for the 78 cards as opposed to covering the core meanings themselves.

  The workshops are experiential, with plenty of activities to help deepen your comfort with the cards. While the workshops cover basic principles, comfort comes with practice. For this, optional resources and activities are also offered to help as you independently practice and refine your skills.

  NOTE: You will need access to a Tarot deck for these workshops. Please feel free to bring a deck you have; if you need to acquire one, Inspired Living (Boyne City) and Poetess and Stranger (Petoskey) have a variety of great options.

  Cancellations are non-refundable within 48 hours of this event.

  

  Sara Glasgow, Ph.D., Dean of Arts and Sciences, NCMC

  Sara has been practicing and sharing her love of Tarot for over thirty years and Norse runes for fifteen years. Through workshops and consultations, she aims to raise awareness of the diverse ways that these systems nurture creativity, meditation, and personal empowerment. She is also a teacher, scholar, and administrator, and has served as the Dean of Liberal Arts at North Central Michigan College since 2014.

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