We’re heading into the last few weeks of summer, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in Northern Michigan.
Here’s what we recommend this week:
Join the Storywalk
The Charlevoix Public Library and the Little Traverse Conservancy are partnering on a Storywalk event at Enji-minozhiiyaamigak: The Place of Peacefulness Nature Preserve.
The self-led Storywalk will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Participants will read “The Legend of the Petoskey Stone” by Kathy-jo Wargin, have a snack and try to find their own Petoskey stones.
For more information, visit landtrust.org.
Get back-to-school ready
MyMichigan Medical Center Sault will host a session on “Back-to-School Wellness & Awareness” at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The program, part of the monthly community education series, will focus on student wellness, physicals and guidance for parents. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit mymichigan.org/locations/profile/medicalcenter-sault.
Learn about bald eagles
Friends of the Boyne River will present a program called “Michigan’s Majestic Bald Eagles” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at the Boyne District Library.
The program will be led by Dr. Carl Palazzolo, a wildlife veterinarian and photographer. Guests will be able to “get up close with a live, truly majestic bald eagle,” according to the event description.
The program is free to attend.
Find out more at boynelibrary.org/calendar.
Find new art
Art Vision Cheboygan will be having an art sale benefit from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at Hive North.
The art selection will include paintings, pottery, weavings and more. There will also be appetizers for guess to enjoy.
All proceeds from the sale will go towards Art Vision projects.
Find more information at facebook.com/artvisioncheboygan.
Support rescue animals
The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society’s Howl at the Moon fundraiser is set for Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Walstrom Marine Boat Warehouse in Harbor Springs.
The evening begins with a VIP cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m., followed by the main event from 6-9 p.m.
The event will include food, drinks, auctions and more.
Individual tickets and sponsors are available at ltbhs.org/howl.
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: 5 fun things to do this week in Northern Michigan
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