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Upcoming events

  • Personal Finance Series

    • Thu, August 21, 2025
    • Thu, September 18, 2025
    • 5 sessions
    • Online
    Register


    The world is rife with information on personal finance and opinions abound. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Join us for this weekly lunchtime series to learn the whens, whys and hows of personal finance so that you can take control of your financial well-being.


    Aug 14: Where to Start with your Money

    This introduction to financial basics will discuss the importance of goal setting and financial planning; touch on the basics of budgeting, managing debt and credit, investing and saving; and talk about establishing good habits for the future. You will also have a chance to ask your own personal questions. This is the 1st in a 5-part personal finance series so snag your spot today!


    Aug 21: Investing 102: Making the Most of your Savings

    You’ve probably heard of investing in “the market” but do you really know what a stock or a bond even is? There’s a lot of jargon in the financial world that can be confusing plus a lot of news headlines trying to scare you. After this class on stocks and bonds you’ll walk away understanding exactly what a bond or a stock is so that you can know how to put your money to work for you! In this class you’ll learn the different categories of the two investment types and how they are generally used in combination in an investment strategy. You’ll also have a chance to ask your own questions. This is the 2nd in a 5-part personal finance series so snag your spot today!


    Aug 28: How to Navigate Volatile Markets

    Markets go up and down all the time. But volatility doesn’t just refer to market losses; periods of big gains can be part of that fluctuation too. In this class you’re learn about the factors that contribute to market volatility, how it behaves, and strategies you can follow to help you more confidently navigate through periods of volatility in your investing journey. This is the 3rd in a 5-part personal finance series so snag your spot today!


    Sept. 4: The Hidden Superpowers of Roth IRAs

    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. This is the 4th in a 5-part personal finance series so snag your spot today!

    Sept 11: Planning for Success: The Key Areas of Financial Planning

    A financial plan looks at every element of your financial life to help you understand where you are and where you’re going. During this class we’ll discuss the six pillars of financial planning and how you can examine your current finances and help protect what is important, accumulate wealth, plan for taxes and retirement, and preserve your wealth so you can create a legacy. This is the final class in a 5-part personal finance series so snag your spot today!


    Please note: This presentation series will not be recorded.


    Austin Willson

    Austin Willson is a CFP® Practitioner and 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 5 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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  • Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

    • Tue, September 02, 2025
    • Tue, September 23, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Borra Bldg Student Commons
    • 5
    Register


    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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  • Then and Now: Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour

    • Wed, September 03, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Greenwood Cemetery Sheridan Gate, 1938 West Sheridan Road, Petoskey
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    This tour date is full.  To register for another tour, please click on the dates below


    This year's tour, Greenwood Then & Now, will feature several lots of which we have historical photos. The landscapes and views at each location have changed somewhat over the years, but what has remained the same is the care taken and the summary of a life lived here.

    In observance of our 150th year, we will also point out a comparison of how things were done in a cemetery 150 years ago (or so) to how they are done today.

    Cemetery staff will be available to shuttle people to and from the parking area at West Sheridan Street to the starting point of the tour.  Please be advised, this is a walking tour lasting about two hours and once it starts it will cover a route of about a mile of various inclines.   Please note, the shuttle will not be available to take people from point to point of the tour. Please consider physical limits, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. If necessary, rain dates will be announced.

    The tour will begin promptly at the start time, so come early enough to allow for parking and walking/shuttling from gate at 1938 W. Sheridan Road to the tour's starting point.

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  • Then and Now: Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour

    • Thu, September 04, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Greenwood Cemetery Sheridan Gate, 1938 West Sheridan Road, Petoskey
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    This year's tour, Greenwood Then & Now, will feature several lots of which we have historical photos. The landscapes and views at each location have changed somewhat over the years, but what has remained the same is the care taken and the summary of a life lived here.

    In observance of our 150th year, we will also point out a comparison of how things were done in a cemetery 150 years ago (or so) to how they are done today.

    Cemetery staff will be available to shuttle people to and from the parking area at West Sheridan Street. But, be advised, this is a walking tour lasting about two hours and will cover a route of about a mile of various inclines. There will not be any "rides" available for the tour itself. Please consider physical limits, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. If necessary, rain dates will be announced.

    The tour will begin promptly at the start time, so come early enough to allow for parking and walking/shuttling from gate at 1938 W. Sheridan Road to the tour's starting point.

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  • Gentle Yoga on Thursday Evenings

    • Thu, September 04, 2025
    • Thu, September 25, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • Borra Bldg Student Commons
    • 8
    Register


    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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  • Then and Now: Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour

    • Mon, September 08, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Greenwood Cemetery Sheridan Gate, 1938 West Sheridan Road, Petoskey
    • 11
    Register


    This year's tour, Greenwood Then & Now, will feature several lots of which we have historical photos. The landscapes and views at each location have changed somewhat over the years, but what has remained the same is the care taken and the summary of a life lived here.

    In observance of our 150th year, we will also point out a comparison of how things were done in a cemetery 150 years ago (or so) to how they are done today.

    Cemetery staff will be available to shuttle people to and from the parking area at West Sheridan Street. But, be advised, this is a walking tour lasting about two hours and will cover a route of about a mile of various inclines. There will not be any "rides" available for the tour itself. Please consider physical limits, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. If necessary, rain dates will be announced.

    The tour will begin promptly at the start time, so come early enough to allow for parking and walking/shuttling from gate at 1938 W. Sheridan Road to the tour's starting point.

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  • Then and Now: Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour

    • Tue, September 09, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Greenwood Cemetery Sheridan Gate, 1938 West Sheridan Road, Petoskey
    • 8
    Register


    This year's tour, Greenwood Then & Now, will feature several lots of which we have historical photos. The landscapes and views at each location have changed somewhat over the years, but what has remained the same is the care taken and the summary of a life lived here.

    In observance of our 150th year, we will also point out a comparison of how things were done in a cemetery 150 years ago (or so) to how they are done today.

    Cemetery staff will be available to shuttle people to and from the parking area at West Sheridan Street. But, be advised, this is a walking tour lasting about two hours and will cover a route of about a mile of various inclines. There will not be any "rides" available for the tour itself. Please consider physical limits, wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. If necessary, rain dates will be announced.

    The tour will begin promptly at the start time, so come early enough to allow for parking and walking/shuttling from gate at 1938 W. Sheridan Road to the tour's starting point.

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  • Conversational Japanese

    • Tue, September 09, 2025
    • Tue, October 14, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • NCMC Borra Learning Center Bldg Rm# 49B
    • 11
    • 4 registrants
    Register


    Conversational Japanese

    This is a beginning/entry level Japanese course for students who have very little or no experience with Japanese language and culture. We will be learning both Hiragana and Katakana writing and reading as well as a very brief introduction to some Kanji. The class will be conversationally focused and introduce students to Japanese customs and culture. By the end of the course students will be able to introduce oneself, talk about weather, likes, work, food, shopping and so on.

    Textbook and Materials:

    • Required: GENKI textbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese I [Third Edition] The Japan Times, Feb 2020, ISBN 4789017303
    • Recommended: GENKI Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook I [Third Edition] The Japan Times, Feb. 2020, ISBN: 4789017311


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


    Gabriel Mattice attended Michigan Technological University where he earned a chemical engineering degree. Following university, he moved to Japan where he worked for 3 years at GEOS Language Schools as an English language teacher. His Japanese language abilities helped Gabriel become an area leader of 5 schools in Kansai Japan, while he also taught karate classes in Japanese to the students in his karate school in Japan. After leaving Japan Gabriel attended law school at the William S. Richardson School of Law in Hawaii and earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Gabriel returned to Japan in 2016 and moved back to the United States in 2018. Gabriel is currently living in Harbor Springs and works as an Assistant Prosecutor for Emmet County. 

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  • Crochet for Beginners

    • Tue, September 09, 2025
    • Tue, September 30, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • NCMC Library
    • 0
    • 20 registrants
    Join waitlist

    Please Notice: This Class is Full!

    We are having another beginner class in October.

    Click here for more



    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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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  • Intermediate Crochet

    • Thu, September 11, 2025
    • Thu, October 02, 2025
    • 4 sessions
    • NCMC Library Classroom
    • 2
    • 18 registrants
    Register

    Woman hands knitting crochet.Crochet hook

    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
    • Explore specialty stitches like the shell – no, not the kind you find at the beach, but the ones that will make your projects pop!

    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 yarn, your 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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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  • Reset & Refresh: Routines That Stick

    • Sat, September 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Borra Learning Center, Room 123
    • 15
    Register


    Summer’s been fun… but your routines? They might be on vacation too. Let’s fix that. You don’t need a whole new life — just habits that stick this time.

    As the seasons change, it’s easy to feel scattered, tired, and out of sync with the healthy routines that help us feel our best. In this interactive group session, you’ll learn how to create simple, sustainable habits that work in real life — and discover the power of having a community cheering you on.

    Together, we’ll explore:

    • How to start small so you don’t burn out by week two
    • The secret to building habits into your real life (even when things get busy)
    • How to bounce back without guilt when life gets messy

    Whether you’re getting back on track or starting fresh, you’ll leave with a clear plan, practical tools, and the encouragement to make it stick — plus the support of others in your community who are doing the same.

    Jennifer Lovely

    Certified Mastery Transformational Coach and Yoga instructor


    Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to guide through transformative processes. She has been consulting with and advising clients on lifestyle changes and goal-focused initiatives for years and have conducted over 2,700 coaching calls. As a coach, Jennifer specializes in helping you prioritize your well-being, and uncover the steps needed to transition gracefully into the next chapter of your life.

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  • Getting Started with Native Plants

    • Sat, September 13, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • NCMC Health & Sci Bldg Rm 333
    • 9
    • 16 registrants
    Register

    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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  • Overwintering Honey Bees with Jim Anglewicz

    • Sat, September 13, 2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • NCMC - Library Conference Center
    • 44
    Register

    Sponsored by the Little Traverse Bay Beekeepers Guild


    Preparing honey bees for survival during the winter months in Northern Michigan is one of the most difficult challenges beekeepers face.

    This workshop will provide information that will help beekeepers understand what challenges bees go through during the cold months and which techniques can aid bee survival during that time.

    Topics include:

    • The hive in winter. How bees adapt to the cold months
    • The important role water plays in winter survival
    • A short history of overwintering beehives in Northern climates
    • The current scientific research and best practices focused on overwintering bees
    • The three most used strategies to overwinter bees
    • A demonstration of how to modify your hive to help the bees survive winter

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

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  • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

    • Wed, September 17, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
    • 8
    Register

                 BLS Full Provider Course

    AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

    WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

    Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

    Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

    COURSE COVERS

    • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
    • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
    • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
    • Important early use of an AED
    • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
    • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
    • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


    Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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  • NMSMC Addressing Shoulder Pain and Optimizing Post-Operative Outcomes with Jim Leland, DPT

    • Thu, September 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

    PLEASE NOTE: THE DATE OF THIS LECTURE MAY CHANGE

    Health & Wellness Series

    in partnership with


    Join us for an informative and practical session focused on the shoulders. You'll learn about common injuries, what causes them, and how to recognize early warning signs. We’ll also share simple, effective ways to protect the shoulder joint in daily life, along with tips for building strength and stability. Whether you're active, recovering, or looking to prevent future issues, this presentation is for you!


    Jim Leland, DPT

    Jim joined the Sports Med family in October of 2016. He is from Auburn, MI and earned his bachelor and Doctorate degrees from Central Michigan University. Jim has an extensive background working with children, as he spent 2 years at the Children's Therapy Corner, which specializes in therapeutic services for children with physical, sensory, cognitive, and communication needs. In his spare time, Jim enjoys football, baseball, hiking, running, snowshoeing, and kayaking, all with his wife, son, and daughter.

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  • Karate: Full Contact Pad Work

    • Thu, September 18, 2025
    • Thu, October 23, 2025
    • 6 sessions
    • NCMC Library Conf. Rm
    • 14
    Register


    A 30 minute intense full contact karate training session followed by an optional 15 minutes cool down time.   This class focuses on pad work and conditioning. Partners practice slammer pad drills for kicks and punches while stationary and moving up and down the floor. A brief warm up with calisthenics and stretching then we will train full contact karate techniques on pads, with intermittent planks, archie bunkers, and a minute of knee raises to finish the class. There will be no forms, sparring, or grappling. This class will develop strength, fitness, and karate techniques through pad work. No prior experience with martial arts is required. All are welcome to train with us.

    Students are ok to wear regular/everday workout clothes. 

    Some students may want gloves and shin guards to protect unconditioned knuckles and insteps. They are recommended, but not required.

    This is a co-ed class for ages 17 and above.

    Refunds are unavailable within 48hrs of this class


    Gabriel Mattice (left) with Kancho Eiji Satou - Founder and Chief Instructor Shofukan Karate Schools Japan 

    Gabriel attended Michigan Technological University where he earned a chemical engineering degree and became a first degree black belt in Taekwondo. Following university he moved to Japan where he worked as an English teacher at a private school and began training in Shofukan Karate. Gabriel became a vice instructor in Shofukan Karate schools in Japan and eventually earned a third degree black belt. After leaving Japan he moved to Hawaii where he earned his Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a third que brown belt in JKA Shotokan Karate. Prior to moving to Petoskey Gabriel was an Attorney Magistrate and District Court Administrator in Manistee, Michigan. He is a licensed attorney in Michigan and Washington State, and is currently an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Emmet County Prosecutor’s Office.
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  • Luncheon Lecture - Dying from Fentanyl: What You Need to Know

    • Fri, September 19, 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • NCMC Library Conference Center
    • 93
    Register

    Fentanyl has taken over from heroin as the leading cause of overdose deaths in our country. David McGreaham, MD, will explain how we got into this mess, where we are now with prevention and treatment options, and what we need to do to prevent further loss of life. Dr McGreaham was formerly the chief medical officer for Munson Medical Center and now is the contracted medical director for the Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium, which covers 25 counties. He will be joined by several local leaders in the field of addiction/substance use disorder who will be available to share their insights and answer questions.

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


    David McGreaham, MD

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  • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

    • Sat, September 20, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
    • 7
    Register

                 BLS Full Provider Course

    AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

    WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

    Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

    Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

    COURSE COVERS

    • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
    • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
    • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
    • Important early use of an AED
    • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
    • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
    • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


    Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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  • The Magic of Fall Gardening

    • Sat, September 20, 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • HESC Building, Rm 333
    • 25
    • Be the first
    Register


    Who says gardening is just for spring and summer? Autumn is bursting with possibilities, and your garden is ready for its next act! Dive into the vibrant world of fall gardening, where you’ll discover how to turn this often-overlooked season into your ultimate secret weapon for a stunning, year-round landscape.

    In this energizing class, you’ll unlock pro tips and creative strategies to prepare and elevate your garden—not just for winter, but to set the stage for breathtaking spring blooms and lush summer growth. Get ready to maximize every inch of your outdoor space with color, texture, and all-season interest!

    Topics covered include:

    Fall Maintenance

    • What & how to prune
    • What to protect & how to overwinter your most prized plantings
    • Planning for next year

    What to plant now

    • Leveraging hearty shrubs as an alternative to flowers
    • Using leaf color and texture in lieu of flowers
    • Winter interest – plantings for all seasons
    • Know your zone

    Fearless with Bulbs, Tubers & Rhizomes

    • Understanding their growth habits & know the difference
    • How & where to use them
    • How to manage/split & store them

      ***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. “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.”

      Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist who spends her 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.

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    • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

      • Sat, September 20, 2025
      • 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
      • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
      • 8
      Register

                   BLS Full Provider Course

      AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

      WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

      Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

      Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

      COURSE COVERS

      • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
      • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
      • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
      • Important early use of an AED
      • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
      • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
      • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


      Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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    • Improv II

      • Mon, September 22, 2025
      • Wed, October 29, 2025
      • 6 sessions
      • NCMC Library Conference Rm
      • 16
      Register

      ThiIn partnership with


      This class will first meet on Monday, Sept. 22nd, 6-7:30 pm with the Basic Improv Class.  From then on, Improv II will meet on Wednesday evenings, Oct. 1- Oct 29th, 6-7:30 pm

      Improv is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned.  This fun Level 2 improv course is the perfect course for those with some improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv fundamentals. The course will explore “long form” improv, more complex settings and solo improv skill. If you want to take your improv skills to the next level this is the class for you.

      By the end of this course, you will have learned the fundamental tools of long form improv through engaging exercises and group game play designed to bolster your soft skills (agreement, active listening, being supportive, etc.) and lay the foundation that will allow you to create without self-judgment.

      A Level 2 course provides a safe environment to explore your creative potential and experience the freedom and joy of improvisational play. It is open to students 16 years or older.

      Scholarships to cover class fees are available. To inquire, please call Sarah Hartley (231) 348-6661



      Dean Tahtinen

      In 2002 Dean was introduced to theatre as a co-leading man in play “The Best Man.” Since then, he has been onstage, backstage, and next to the stage as an actor, stage manager, assistant director, and light and sound technician for 15 or more productions. He began his improv journey with the Second Sunday Improv troop that preformed for 7 years on the second Sunday of the month raising funds for non-profit organizations. As the members of Second Sunday left the area, Dean took a couple of years off before forming the Petoskey Improv Troop or PIT that performed for 2 ½ years. He has lead improv after school classes with elementary schools in Petoskey, Alanson and East Jordan. He has provided the basics of improv: "don’t say no....make everyone look better and listen", to various organizations thru staff in-services.  Dean's formal training consists of an intensive workshop at Second City Improv in Chicago, and informal training includes hours of research and visiting improv troops in Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Boston, and Melbourne Australia. Dean has a love for bringing the joy and creativity of improv to adults and children.

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    • The Basics of Improv

      • Mon, September 22, 2025
      • Mon, October 27, 2025
      • 6 sessions
      • NCMC Library Conference Room
      • 20
      • Be the first
      Register

      In partnership with




      Theatre


      Come join the fun in this popular class!!

      Whether you have 10 years of improv experience or are completely new to the art form, this class is for you! Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll dive into the core concepts of improvisational theater, with a focus on foundational skills like “Yes, and...”  and  “Follow the Follower.”  These principles won’t just stay in the classroom—they’ll become part of your everyday life!

      Improv is all about connecting with your intuitive self, helping you get out of your head and into the present moment. You won’t be sitting through long lectures; instead, you’ll immerse yourself in the experience through interactive games and exercises.

      In addition to being a ton of fun, improv has been shown to activate the language and creativity centers of the brain, improve brain connectivity, reduce social anxiety, increase confidence, and help manage stress. It’s the perfect way to boost your creativity and embrace the uncertainty of life with confidence and joy.

      On the first day of class, we will have our Improv II class joining us for an evening introduction, instruction, creativity...and laughter! 

      Dean Tahtinen has been immersed in the world of improv for the past 20 years, performing with groups such as Second Sundays and the Petoskey Improv Troupe (P.I.T.). His mission is to share the transformative power of improv with as many people as possible. While Dean humbly admits that he may never be the "best" teacher, but he is committed to continuously improving his teaching skills through workshops and attending improv performances around the world.

        Scholarships to cover class fees are available. To inquire, please call Sarah Hartley (231) 348-6661



        Dean Tahtinen

        In 2002 Dean was introduced to theatre as a co-leading man in play “The Best Man.” Since then, he has been onstage, backstage, and next to the stage as an actor, stage manager, assistant director, and light and sound technician for 15 or more productions. He began his improv journey with the Second Sunday Improv troop that preformed for 7 years on the second Sunday of the month raising funds for non-profit organizations. As the members of Second Sunday left the area, Dean took a couple of years off before forming the Petoskey Improv Troop or PIT that performed for 2 ½ years. He has lead improv after school classes with elementary schools in Petoskey, Alanson and East Jordan. He has provided the basics of improv: "don’t say no....make everyone look better and listen", to various organizations thru staff in-services. Dean's formal training consists of an intensive workshop at Second City Improv in Chicago, and informal training includes hours of research and visiting improv troops in Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Boston, and Melbourne Australia. Dean has a love for bringing the joy and creativity of improv to adults and children.


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      • Halloween Make and Take: Witchcraft Centerpiece

        • Sat, September 27, 2025
        • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
        • HESC Building, Rm 333
        • 25
        • Be the first
        Register


        Are you ready to stir up some magic and transform your Halloween table into a scene of spooky splendor? Join us for an enchanting class where we’ll conjure up the most bewitching centerpieces! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, this lively workshop promises a cauldron full of creativity.

        The instructor will guide you step-by-step through the process of designing, assembling, and decorating your very own witch hat centerpiece. No prior experience? No problem!

        All materials and tools will be provided, but if you have something special you’d like to use—a certain dried or silk flower, a special ribbon, etc., please bring it along to personalize your creation. You are also welcome to bring your own wire cutters, scissors, or hot glue gun if you desire to.

        We’ll also do a photo op at the end of class to capture the spellbinding creativity of the group!

          ***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. “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.”

          Kim is also an avid skier and cyclist who spends her 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.

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        • Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

          • Tue, September 30, 2025
          • Tue, October 21, 2025
          • 4 sessions
          • Borra Bldg Student Commons
          • 9
          Register


          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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        • French Conversation and Culture for Beginners

          • Thu, October 02, 2025
          • Thu, October 30, 2025
          • 5 sessions
          • NCMC Borra Learning Center Bldg Rm# 49C
          • 15
          • Be the first
          Register


          French Conversation and Culture is a lively five-week course for beginners, but also good as a repeat for anyone who has already taken the class.  The class is  based around integrating and learning the French language and enjoying the culture of France.

          If you hope to  travel to a French speaking country sometime soon, this class will be a fun way to practice conversational French and have an armchair experience to the French way of life.  There is a followup Conversational French II class scheduled in November.

          During this course, participants will find themselves immersed in five themes:

          • Week One: General introductions/Family/basic knowledge sur la vie en France
          • Week Two: Cafe Life (food/drink/ordering)
          • Week Three: Traveling to and in France (airport/trains/metro/bus)
          • Week Four: Southern France (Bordeaux, Nice)
          • Week Five: Pronoun sequences for verb conjugations & Paris!

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


          Susan Baker-Smith is an instructor who has been differentiating the learning of French for all ages for over 30 years, and has completed expansive travel in France (and many other countries throughout the world) with students and adults alike.


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        • Gentle Yoga on Thursday Evenings

          • Thu, October 02, 2025
          • Thu, October 23, 2025
          • 4 sessions
          • Borra Bldg Student Commons
          • 10
          Register


          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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        • Hybrid EMS Instructor-Coordinator Course

          • Sun, October 05, 2025
          • 12:01 AM
          • Sun, April 05, 2026
          • 11:59 PM
          • Hybrid, Online and in-person (TBD)
          • 28
          Register

          ~Pending State Approval~

          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: Friday, September 26, 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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          • Crochet for Beginners

            • Tue, October 07, 2025
            • Tue, October 28, 2025
            • 3 sessions
            • NCMC Library
            • 9
            • 11 registrants
            Register


            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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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          • Little Traverse Bay's Golden Age of the Railroad

            • Wed, October 08, 2025
            • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
            • Online Zoom presentation
            Register


            When did the first trains chug their way into northern Michigan—and what made them disappear? How did railroad companies lure travelers north, and how did the arrival of the rails transform the Little Traverse Bay region? Join Little Traverse Historical Society Executive Director Jane Garver for a fascinating journey through the golden age of rail. You’ll see original timetables and colorful advertisements from the museum’s collection, along with rare photographs that capture the excitement, glamour, and everyday life of the train era.



            Jane Garver is the Executive Director of the Little Traverse Historical Society, which operates the history museum on Petoskey's waterfront. She also teaches English and Social Studies at Charlevoix Elementary School where she was named Outstanding Person in Education for 2023.

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          • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

            • Thu, October 09, 2025
            • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
            • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
            • 8
            Register

                         BLS Full Provider Course

            AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

            WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

            Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

            Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

            COURSE COVERS

            • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
            • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
            • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
            • Important early use of an AED
            • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
            • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
            • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


            Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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          • Intermediate Crochet

            • Thu, October 09, 2025
            • Thu, October 30, 2025
            • 3 sessions
            • NCMC Library
            • 19
            • 1 registrant
            Register

            Woman hands knitting crochet.Crochet hook

            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
            • Explore specialty stitches like the shell – no, not the kind you find at the beach, but the ones that will make your projects pop!

            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 yarn, your 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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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          • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

            • Sat, October 11, 2025
            • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
            • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
            • 7
            Register

                         BLS Full Provider Course

            AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

            WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

            Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

            Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

            COURSE COVERS

            • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
            • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
            • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
            • Important early use of an AED
            • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
            • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
            • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


            Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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          • Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

            • Sat, October 11, 2025
            • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
            • Online
            • 25
            Registration is closed

            Instant Piano

            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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          • Spooky Self-Sabotage: Busting the Ghosts in Your Routine

            • Sat, October 11, 2025
            • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
            • Borra Learning Center, Room 123
            • 15
            Register


            We’ve all had those moments where old habits creep in just when we think we’re making progress. It might be that little whisper convincing you to skip a commitment “just this once,” or the midnight snack that turns into a whole unplanned meal. These “ghosts” from our past routines aren’t just bad habits—they’re self-sabotage patterns that quietly pull us away from our goals.

            In this session, we’ll dig into what those patterns look like, why they show up, and how to break free from them without judgment or shame. Expect a mix of humor (yes, we’re going to laugh at how predictable our “ghosts” can be) and practical strategies you can use in everyday life. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning how to bounce back quickly when you find yourself stuck in an old loop.

            You’ll leave with tools you can apply right away, with the encouragement of a community who “gets it.” Because when you realize you’re not the only one battling those ghosts, it’s easier to stop letting them run the show.

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


            Jennifer Lovely

            Certified Mastery Transformational Coach and Yoga instructor

            Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to guide through transformative processes. She has been consulting with and advising clients on lifestyle changes and goal-focused initiatives for years and have conducted over 2,700 coaching calls. As a coach, Jennifer specializes in helping you prioritize your well-being, and uncover the steps needed to transition gracefully into the next chapter of your life.

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          • Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

            • Sat, October 11, 2025
            • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
            • Online
            • 25
            Registration is closed

            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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          • MSCTC Corrections Academy - Fall 2025

            • Mon, October 20, 2025
            • Fri, November 14, 2025
            • 20 sessions
            • Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, 1000 Grant St., Charlevoix, MI 49720
            • 19
            Register

            Officers are in high demand.

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


            Classes begin Monday, Oct. 20th, 2025

            Registration deadline Friday, October 3, 2025

            The Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved one hundred sixty hour (160) 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 Sheriffs 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

            Special note: Students will need to bring a laptop to the class. If one is not available, please contact Donna Cannon at dcannon1@ncmich.edu to secure one for the student to use.

            Where:
            Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, 1000 Grant St., Charlevoix, MI 49720

            Graduation: November 14, 2025 (same location as classes)

            Academy Tuition:             $ 1,500.00*
            *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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          • Fall Foraging for Wild Herbs

            • Wed, October 22, 2025
            • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
            • NCMC Nature Area
            • 20
            Register


            Sierra LaRose, Certified Herbalist, Wild Harvester, and owner of Bear Earth Herbals, will lead a walk in the woods of the NCMC Nature Area 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 Tuesday Evenings

            • Tue, October 28, 2025
            • Tue, November 18, 2025
            • 4 sessions
            • Borra Bldg Student Commons
            • 9
            Register


            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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          • Fall Foraging for Wild Herbs

            • Wed, October 29, 2025
            • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
            • NCMC Nature Area
            • 24
            Register



            Sierra LaRose, Certified Herbalist, Wild Harvester, and owner of Bear Earth Herbals, will lead a walk in the woods of the NCMC Nature Area 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

            • Thu, October 30, 2025
            • Thu, November 20, 2025
            • 4 sessions
            • Borra Bldg Student Commons
            • 11
            Register


            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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          • Conversational Guitar

            • Mon, November 03, 2025
            • Mon, December 15, 2025
            • 6 sessions
            • NCMC - Iron Horse Cafe Conf. Rm 4
            • 12
            Register


            This 6-week course is for guitarists seeking an introduction to, and exploration of, the acoustic guitar’s most common role: that of accompaniment to song. Participants will learn basic chords, a variety of strumming styles, and some finger style patterns, using familiar songs as course material, with the goal of achieving a wide enough core knowledge of chords and styles to be able to learn songs quickly and to play them reliably in a group, social, or solo setting. Acoustic guitars are preferred, but electric guitars are welcome. Electric guitarists must provide their own amplifiers. There is a six student minimum and twelve student maximum for this course. Minimum 16 years of age.


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



            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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          • The Basics of Improv

            • Mon, November 03, 2025
            • Mon, December 15, 2025
            • 6 sessions
            • NCMC Library Conference Room
            • 20
            • Be the first
            Register

            In partnership with




            Theatre


            Come join the fun in this popular class!!

            Whether you have 10 years of improv experience or are completely new to the art form, this class is for you! Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll dive into the core concepts of improvisational theater, with a focus on foundational skills like “Yes, and...”  and  “Follow the Follower.”  These principles won’t just stay in the classroom—they’ll become part of your everyday life!

            Improv is all about connecting with your intuitive self, helping you get out of your head and into the present moment. You won’t be sitting through long lectures; instead, you’ll immerse yourself in the experience through interactive games and exercises.

            In addition to being a ton of fun, improv has been shown to activate the language and creativity centers of the brain, improve brain connectivity, reduce social anxiety, increase confidence, and help manage stress. It’s the perfect way to boost your creativity and embrace the uncertainty of life with confidence and joy.

            Dean Tahtinen has been immersed in the world of improv for the past 20 years, performing with groups such as Second Sundays and the Petoskey Improv Troupe (P.I.T.). His mission is to share the transformative power of improv with as many people as possible. While Dean humbly admits that he may never be the "best" teacher, but he is committed to continuously improving his teaching skills through workshops and attending improv performances around the world.

              Scholarships to cover class fees are available. To inquire, please call Sarah Hartley (231) 348-6661



              Dean Tahtinen

              In 2002 Dean was introduced to theatre as a co-leading man in play “The Best Man.” Since then, he has been onstage, backstage, and next to the stage as an actor, stage manager, assistant director, and light and sound technician for 15 or more productions. He began his improv journey with the Second Sunday Improv troop that preformed for 7 years on the second Sunday of the month raising funds for non-profit organizations. As the members of Second Sunday left the area, Dean took a couple of years off before forming the Petoskey Improv Troop or PIT that performed for 2 ½ years. He has lead improv after school classes with elementary schools in Petoskey, Alanson and East Jordan. He has provided the basics of improv: "don’t say no....make everyone look better and listen", to various organizations thru staff in-services. Dean's formal training consists of an intensive workshop at Second City Improv in Chicago, and informal training includes hours of research and visiting improv troops in Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Boston, and Melbourne Australia. Dean has a love for bringing the joy and creativity of improv to adults and children.


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            • Crochet for Beginners

              • Tue, November 04, 2025
              • Tue, November 18, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • BLC Rm 70
              • 20
              • Be the first
              Register


              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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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            • Improv II

              • Wed, November 05, 2025
              • Wed, December 17, 2025
              • 6 sessions
              • NCMC Library Conference Rm
              • 16
              Register

              In partnership with


              Improv is the form of theatre, often comedy, in which most or all of what is performed is unplanned.  This fun Level 2 improv course is the perfect course for those with some improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv fundamentals. The course will explore “long form” improv, more complex settings and solo improv skill. If you want to take your improv skills to the next level this is the class for you.

              By the end of this course, you will have learned the fundamental tools of long form improv through engaging exercises and group game play designed to bolster your soft skills (agreement, active listening, being supportive, etc.) and lay the foundation that will allow you to create without self-judgment.

              A Level 2 course provides a safe environment to explore your creative potential and experience the freedom and joy of improvisational play. It is open to students 16 years or older.

              Scholarships to cover class fees are available. To inquire, please call Sarah Hartley (231) 348-6661



              Dean Tahtinen

              In 2002 Dean was introduced to theatre as a co-leading man in play “The Best Man.” Since then, he has been onstage, backstage, and next to the stage as an actor, stage manager, assistant director, and light and sound technician for 15 or more productions. He began his improv journey with the Second Sunday Improv troop that preformed for 7 years on the second Sunday of the month raising funds for non-profit organizations. As the members of Second Sunday left the area, Dean took a couple of years off before forming the Petoskey Improv Troop or PIT that performed for 2 ½ years. He has lead improv after school classes with elementary schools in Petoskey, Alanson and East Jordan. He has provided the basics of improv: "don’t say no....make everyone look better and listen", to various organizations thru staff in-services.  Dean's formal training consists of an intensive workshop at Second City Improv in Chicago, and informal training includes hours of research and visiting improv troops in Chicago, Toronto, Denver, Boston, and Melbourne Australia. Dean has a love for bringing the joy and creativity of improv to adults and children.

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            • Intermediate Crochet

              • Thu, November 06, 2025
              • Thu, November 20, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • NCMC Library
              • 20
              • Be the first
              Register

              Woman hands knitting crochet.Crochet hook

              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
              • Explore specialty stitches like the shell – no, not the kind you find at the beach, but the ones that will make your projects pop!

              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 yarn, your 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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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            • Fluent Guitar

              • Thu, November 06, 2025
              • Thu, December 18, 2025
              • 6 sessions
              • NCMC - Iron Horse Cafe Conf. Rm 4
              • 11
              Register

              This 6-week course is for guitarists seeking to expand on their core guitar knowledge by adding advanced chords and more complex finger style patterns, as well as pertinent scales for single-note melody playing and improvisation. By applying these acquired skills to familiar songs in a variety of genres, attendees will develop further knowledge of the fretboard, expand their known repertoire, and improve their ability to read music—both standard notation and tablature—enabling them to play with confidence in new settings and situations. Acoustic guitars are preferred, but electric guitars are welcome. Electric guitarists must provide their own amplifiers. There is a six student minimum and twelve student maximum for this course. Minimum 16 years of age.


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



              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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            • Creative Writing: Northern Michigan as Muse

              • Fri, November 07, 2025
              • Fri, December 19, 2025
              • 6 sessions
              • NCMC Borra Bldg Rm 49A
              • 13
              • 2 registrants
              Register


              Northern Michigan is a strong and steady presence in all manner of creative writing, from poetry to drama to fiction and more.

              In this six week course, we will read models from notable writers in different genres to learn how Northern Michigan has inspired creative writing, as well as work on our own contributions to the literature of the region.

              We’ll read folks like Jack Driscoll, Jim Harrison, Ellen Airgood, Angelina Boulley, and others as we make sense of how the landscape and the inhabitants of this region we call home shape the writing of others. From the flora and fauna to the dialects of the many corners of both the northern part of the Lower Peninsula, as well as the Upper Peninsula we’ll dive into how settings and characters are shaped by our woods, our waters, and our challenges.

              This class is designed for anyone with an interest in reading and writing, but especially those who wish to examine how the landscape and the people of this region impact writers across a spectrum of genres.

              Students should plan to read widely, but also to practice their own ways of infusing the particular sights and sounds of Northern Michigan into creative writing of a variety of genres.

              Students should have a copy of Jack Driscoll’s The Goat Fish and the Lover’s Knot for use in class. We will also share other texts most weeks.

              Please note: There will be no class Thanksgiving week

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


              Glen Young is the author, most recently, of "Four Seasons of Mackinac Island," in addition to more than 500 essays on books and reading. He is Associate Editor of Walloon Writers Review, as well as a co-director of Top of the Mitt Writing Project. His poetry and essays have appeared in regional and national publications. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Marygrove College. He is a National Writing Project fellow, and has earned grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as well as the IREX/Fulbright International Teacher Exchange Program. He is a ski instructor and a kayak guide, and divides his time between Petoskey and Mackinac Island.

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            • Boundaries & Balance: Navigating Family Dynamics for the Holidays

              • Sat, November 08, 2025
              • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
              • Borra Learning Center, Room 123
              • 15
              Register


              The holidays have a way of bringing out the best… and sometimes the most stressful parts of our relationships. From well-meaning questions about your life choices to the pressure of saying yes to every invitation, it’s easy to lose your peace in the middle of the chaos. Setting boundaries during this time of year isn’t selfish—it’s how you preserve your energy, enjoy the season, and show up as your best self.

              This session is about learning how to say “no” without guilt, stand strong in your values, and create more balance when family dynamics get tricky. We’ll talk about real-life scenarios (because who hasn’t had that awkward holiday dinner moment?) and practice language you can actually use. You’ll leave with a plan that helps you navigate holiday stress without feeling like you have to please everyone else first.

              Think of it as your personal survival kit for the season: a combination of practical strategies, mindset shifts, and supportive community conversations. Together, we’ll create space for gratitude and laughter without letting the pressure eat away at your joy.

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


              Jennifer Lovely

              Certified Mastery Transformational Coach and Yoga instructor

              Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to guide through transformative processes. She has been consulting with and advising clients on lifestyle changes and goal-focused initiatives for years and have conducted over 2,700 coaching calls. As a coach, Jennifer specializes in helping you prioritize your well-being, and uncover the steps needed to transition gracefully into the next chapter of your life.

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            • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

              • Tue, November 11, 2025
              • 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
              • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
              • 8
              Register

                           BLS Full Provider Course

              AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

              WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

              Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

              Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

              COURSE COVERS

              • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
              • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
              • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
              • Important early use of an AED
              • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
              • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
              • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


              Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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            • NMSMC Build Your Body's 401k

              • Thu, November 13, 2025
              • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
              • Online
              Register

              Health & Wellness Series

              in partnership with


              Whether you're still working or entering retirement, taking care of your body now pays tremendous benefits as you age. Learn how to offset the effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system.


              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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            • French Conversation and Culture II

              • Thu, November 13, 2025
              • Thu, December 18, 2025
              • 5 sessions
              • NCMC Borra Learning Center Bldg Rm# 49C
              • 15
              • Be the first
              Register


              French Conversation and Culture II conitinues where the first class left off. The class will refocus on themes but through varying verb tenses, based upon given vocabulary lists and topics. Each tense will be explained and practiced, applied through simple conversations/activities/short readings, It is suggested that students bring a laptop to visit some practice sites in class that will help enrich their experiences.

              If you hope to travel to a French speaking country sometime soon, this class will be a fun way to practice conversational French.

              Week One: Present tense encompassing pillar iregular verbs, using the Olympics in Paris as our vocabulary base.

              Week Two: Future and future simple tenses. Activity based upon speaking of our futures as we may best predict.

              Week Three: Using learned information from the previous weeks classes to apply to free questioning and responding. We will treat this class as a time to mingle along with wine samples/cheese/and various other treats.

              Week Four: Past tense with avoir and etre - storytelling.

              Week Five: Examined through poetry, past tense with imperfect uses/and special applications.

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


              Susan Baker-Smith is an instructor who has been differentiating the learning of French for all ages for over 30 years, and has completed expansive travel in France (and many other countries throughout the world) with students and adults alike.


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            • BLS - Basic Life Support Provider Course

              • Sat, November 15, 2025
              • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
              • NCMC Athletics Ctr Bldg - CCE Room 536
              • 8
              Register

                           BLS Full Provider Course

              AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Updated to reflect new 2015 science, BLS teaches the concepts of high-quality CPR, improvement of chest compression fraction, and high-performing team dynamics.

              WHO SHOULD TAKE THE COURSE?

              Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

              Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

              COURSE COVERS

              • New science and education from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
              • The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
              • The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
              • Important early use of an AED
              • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
              • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
              • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

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


              Megan Mainland is an Adjunct Faculty member of North Central Michigan College that has been teaching CPR for over 15 years. She currently monitors other instructors to assure their skills are up to date.

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            • Indoor Tai Chi in the Morning

              • Wed, November 19, 2025
              • Wed, December 17, 2025
              • 5 sessions
              • NCMC Library Conference Room
              • 20
              Register


              Tai chi originated as an ancient martial art in China. Over the years, it has become more focused on health promotion and rehabilitation.  It is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. 


              Tai Chi and chronic pain:

              Research shows that tai chi can help with chronic pain, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and tension headaches. Tai chi is a low-impact exercise that can improve muscle strength and joint flexibility.

              Tai Chi and memory:

              Studies have shown tai chi improves memory and brain health. The Internation Institute of Tai Chi Health has merged medical research and traditional Chinese medicine to create this program. Tai Chi for Memory is especially useful for people with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and similar conditions. It is also designed to prevent these conditions.

              Caring for people with memory loss is challenging for family: the mind body program engages everyone for a quality time together. It will improve most aspects of health including balance, immunity and relaxation and can be practiced and enjoyed by anyone.

              Tai Chi and Diabetes:

              The Tai Chi for Diabetes program was developed to prevent and improve the control of diabetes. It incorporates medical research and traditional Chinese medicine to make tai chi sager, more effective and accessible.

              The program has helped many people with and without diabetes gain better health, improve balance, immunity, relation and quality of life.

              Refunds are unavailable within 48hrs of this class.


              Gretchen Stelter:  Instructor

              Gretchen Stelter is a certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor. Her certification is through the Tai Chi for Health Institute in Australia and the Dr Paul Lam, (MD) program which began in 2005 ( taichiforhealthinstitute.org ). She has been certified since 2012 and recertified every other year, to teach the classes all over the United States and abroad.

              Gretchen teaches classes to those that might be suffering from arthritis, balance issues, Parkinsons, Muscular Dystrophy and for those that want to increase their strength, coordination and over all well-being (mentally and physically).

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            • Gentle Yoga on Tuesday Evenings

              • Tue, December 02, 2025
              • Tue, December 16, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • Borra Bldg Student Commons
              • 9
              Register


              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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            • Crochet for Beginners

              • Tue, December 02, 2025
              • Tue, December 16, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • NCMC Library
              • 20
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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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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            • Winter Wellness with Herbs

              • Wed, December 03, 2025
              • Wed, December 17, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • Borra Learning Center Bldg Room#52 (downstairs)
              • 14
              Register

              Herbs are the friend of the physician and the pride of cooks ~ Charlemagne

              This three-part series will address some of the biggest challenges of getting through winter and how we can support ourselves and our families through the shortened and colder days, with the help of herbal remedies.

              Week 1:  Exploring herbs for mood and mental wellness

              Week 2:   Covering remedies for immune support

              Week 3:    Uncovering herb and lifestyle hacks for pain and inflammation.

              Participants will learn easy recipes and practices they can incorporate into their lives and will gain clarity on the effectiveness and safety of some of the current popular herbs like St. John’s Wort, Elderberry and Turmeric. 

              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

              • Thu, December 04, 2025
              • Thu, December 18, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • Borra Bldg Student Commons
              • 11
              Register


              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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            • Intermediate Crochet

              • Thu, December 04, 2025
              • Thu, December 18, 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • NCMC Library
              • 20
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              Woman hands knitting crochet.Crochet hook

              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
              • Explore specialty stitches like the shell – no, not the kind you find at the beach, but the ones that will make your projects pop!

              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 yarn, your 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, a proud wife & 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, am an avid reader, and find peace in cultivating my flower gardens.


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            • Core Ingredients for Preventing Depression and Depression Relapse

              • Tue, December 09, 2025
              • 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
              • Online Zoom Presentation
              Register


              As the holidays approach and the days grow shorter, many people find themselves bracing for the emotional toll of the season. Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges worldwide, and for those who have experienced it before, the fear of relapse can feel overwhelming.

              In this timely online presentation, clinical psychologist Dr. Lilah Clevey will guide you through practical, evidence-based strategies to help prevent depression and reduce the risk of relapse after depression remission has been achieved.

              Whether you've struggled with depression in the past, are supporting someone who has, or simply want to take a proactive approach to your mental health, this session offers tools, insights, and hope. Learn how to take control of both the biological and behavioral components of depression in order to take control back over your life.


              Dr. Lilah Clevey completed her doctoral training at Eastern Michigan University. As a therapist, she works with adults across the lifespan specializing in trauma, OCD, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, and relationship concerns. She has completed research projects examining the impact of mentors across the lifespan, along with multiple projects examining perceptions of sexual assault survivors. She is passionate about empowering vulnerable populations and improving the ways in which we communicate. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and is passionate about the therapeutic impact of nature.

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            • Planning Your Retirement: A Four-week Series

              • Thu, January 15, 2026
              • Thu, February 05, 2026
              • 4 sessions
              • Online

              Planning Your Retirement 

              Steady, committed saving and investing might not be exciting, but it will give you far more ability and power over your way of life in your retirement years.  Join in this 4-week noon-time series to learn the when's, why's and how's of retiring with confidence.

              Week 1: Retirement Goal Setting

              Retirement, some people dream about it, some people dread it and others wonder if it’s even possible. Most of the time all it takes is a little forethought and planning to make that retirement dream a reality. And the only way you can plan is if you know where you want to go. In this class Austin Willson, will guide you through an exploration of what retirement might mean to you, highlight common pitfalls, and discuss how what gets you to retirement isn’t the same as what gets you through retirement. This is the first in a 4-part series on the subject so snag your spot today!


              Week 2: Income After the Paychecks Stop

              The most important question about retiring is how do you pay for things once you stop working? That’s exactly what this class will cover. Austin Willson, will provide an overview of how to determine what income you may need, how to create that income stream and most importantly how to not outlast your savings. This is the 2nd in a 4-part series on retirement so snag your spot today!


              Week 3: Taxes in Retirement, The Other Certainty

              One thing’s for certain, taxes will still play a role in the overall picture of retirement. During this class Austin Willson will discuss three important areas of tax planning for retirement including possible sources of income, the 3 ways investments can be taxed, and some tax strategies you can implement to help ensure you’re well positioned from a tax perspective as you enter retirement. This is the 3rd in a 4-part series on retirement so snag your spot today!

              Week 4: Planning for a Confident Retirement

              With the markets and economy changing all the time, you may feel less than confident about reaching your retirement goals. In this class Austin Willson will lay out some tips and strategies that can help you plan for a more confident retirement and understand how financial and physical health may be intertwined. It will also cover ways to generate dependable income that could last through your whole retirement. This will be the final class of this 4-part series

              Please note: This presentation series will not be recorded.



              Austin Willson

              Austin Willson is a CFP® Practitioner and 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 5 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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            • Creative Writing: Poetry for The Rest of Us

              • Wed, January 21, 2026
              • Wed, February 25, 2026
              • 6 sessions
              • NCMC Borra Bldg. Rm 49A
              • 15
              • Be the first
              Register


              Creative Writing: Poetry for The Rest of Us

              So many folks want to appreciate poetry, but find it hard to fathom or too much work. Whether it’s dense metaphors or synonyms that make no sense, readers often abandon poetry as too hard to understand.

              In this six week creative writing class, we will make poetry accessible and fun and approachable, both by reading poets like Billy Collins, Ted Kooser, Carol Ann Duffy and by poems like History Lesson by Natasha Tretheway or Talking about the Day by Jim Daniels, poems that are more easily digestible to the non-poet or new poet. We will also try our hand at writing poetry, whether sonnets or haikus or odes or other.

              Each class session will include reading the works of established poets, as well as trying our hand at crafting or revising our own poetry. Students are encouraged to share their work with the class in order to gain feedback as well as to refine and reshape developing work. There is a hope, but no expectation about sharing personal work.

              Students should have a copy of Ted Kooser’s Poetry Home Repair Manual for use in class each week. We will also share other poetry, as well as the work of students.

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


              Glen Young is the author, most recently, of "Four Seasons of Mackinac Island," in addition to more than 500 essays on books and reading. He is Associate Editor of Walloon Writers Review, as well as a co-director of Top of the Mitt Writing Project. His poetry and essays have appeared in regional and national publications. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and Marygrove College. He is a National Writing Project fellow, and has earned grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as well as the IREX/Fulbright International Teacher Exchange Program. He is a ski instructor and a kayak guide, and divides his time between Petoskey and Mackinac Island.

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            Thu, January 25, 2024 Planning Your Retirement: A Four-week Series
            Wed, January 24, 2024 Casting Lines: Fishing Rights of the Odawa in Northern Michigan with Eric Hemenway
            Tue, January 23, 2024 Pursuit of Wellness: Changing Everyday Health Practices in Uncertain Times
            Mon, January 22, 2024 Family & Friends CPR with Megan Mainland
            Mon, January 22, 2024 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Mon, January 22, 2024 BLS - Basic Life Support Full Provider Course
            Fri, January 19, 2024 Luncheon Lecture - The State of Public Health 2024: Charting a Path Forward
            Thu, January 18, 2024 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Wed, January 17, 2024 Treasure Ships of the Lakes with Ric Mixter
            Thu, January 11, 2024 Secrets of the Underground Railroad
            Wed, January 10, 2024 The History of Harbor Springs
            Fri, January 05, 2024 A Native History of the American Revolution
            Wed, December 20, 2023 NMSMC Setting Meaningful New Year's Goals
            Tue, December 19, 2023 Winter Tour of Castle Farms: History, Appetizers and Holiday Cheer!
            Wed, December 13, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Mon, December 11, 2023 Family & Friends CPR with Megan Mainland
            Mon, December 11, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Tue, November 21, 2023 The James Webb Space Telescope: Discoveries and Puzzles from the First Year
            Tue, November 21, 2023 NMSMC Minimize Aches and Pains During Holiday Travel
            Mon, November 20, 2023 The King of Storms with Ric Mixter
            Thu, November 16, 2023 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design at Lavender Hill Farm
            Mon, November 06, 2023 The Songs of J. Will Callahan, Tin Pan Alley’s Blind Lyricist
            Wed, November 01, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Wed, November 01, 2023 Water Quality of the Grand River
            Tue, October 24, 2023 Haunted Petoskey Ghost Walk with Christopher Struble
            Tue, October 24, 2023 Forgotten Founders
            Tue, October 24, 2023 International Lecture: Growing Up Polish in Southeast Michigan
            Tue, October 17, 2023 Midwest Grows Green: Protecting Pollinators at Home
            Tue, October 17, 2023 Oden State Fish Hatchery: From Egg, to Stream, to Lake...to Life!
            Thu, October 12, 2023 Investing 102: Stocks vs. Bonds
            Wed, October 11, 2023 Haunted Petoskey Ghost Walk with Christopher Struble
            Tue, October 10, 2023 NMSMC Fall Prevention Strategies For the Upcoming Winter
            Mon, October 09, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Fri, October 06, 2023 British History with Dr. Julie Taddeo
            Thu, October 05, 2023 Bottled Goodbyes with Ric Mixter
            Wed, October 04, 2023 Castle Farms of Charlevoix Fall Tour with Optional Wine and Live Music
            Fri, September 29, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Sun, September 24, 2023 Silk Scarf Marbling
            Thu, September 21, 2023 Glacial Landforms Walking Tour with Doug Fuller
            Wed, September 20, 2023 Fall Floral Design: A Posy in a Pumpkin!
            Sat, September 16, 2023 Introduction to Turkish Marbling on Paper and Fabric
            Thu, September 14, 2023 Hidden Superpowers of Roth IRAs
            Wed, September 13, 2023 Glacial Landforms Walking Tour with Doug Fuller
            Tue, September 12, 2023 NMSMC Making Behavior Changes Stick
            Tue, September 12, 2023 Transgender: What Can We Learn From Non-Western Societies?
            Tue, September 05, 2023 Earl A. Young Homes Walking Tour
            Thu, August 31, 2023 Historical Tour of Greenwood Cemetery: Greenwood's Earliest Burials
            Wed, August 30, 2023 Historical Tour of Greenwood Cemetery: Greenwood's Earliest Burials
            Wed, August 30, 2023 Petoskey Hemingway Tour
            Thu, August 17, 2023 Family & Friends CPR with Megan Mainland
            Wed, August 16, 2023 History Museums and Ferry Rides
            Wed, August 16, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Mon, August 14, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Wed, August 09, 2023 Lavender Hill Farm Owner-Guided Tour
            Wed, August 09, 2023 Oden State Fish Hatchery Tour: A Gem in Emmet County
            Wed, July 26, 2023 Lavender Hill Farm Owner-Guided Tour
            Thu, July 20, 2023 Lavender Hill Farm - Flowers on the Farm
            Thu, July 20, 2023 Family & Friends CPR with Megan Mainland
            Wed, July 19, 2023 BLS - Basic Life Support Skills Testing
            Mon, July 17, 2023 Tree Identification Walk at Hailand/Helstrom Family Nature Preserve
            Wed, July 12, 2023 Lavender Growing and Harvesting 101
            Thu, July 06, 2023 Lavender Growing and Harvesting 101
            Wed, June 28, 2023 Family & Friends CPR with Megan Mainland
            Tue, June 27, 2023 Getting Creative with Tarot
            Tue, June 27, 2023 BLS Skills Testing only
            Tue, June 27, 2023 2 Fused Glass Sailboat Pendants
            Wed, June 21, 2023 Castle Farms of Charlevoix Summer Tour with Optional Wine and Live Music
            Mon, June 12, 2023 Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program
            Sat, September 10, 2022 Creatively Engaging the Deep Rhythms of Nature in partnership with CTAC - Classroom Component
            Tue, June 22, 2021 Houseplants 101



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