MAY EVENTS

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May

edited by LIBBY STALLMAN

Please note, as these dates approach, some events may be modified, postponed or canceled to protect the safety of both event organizers and attendees. Check online or call ahead to confirm details. Throughout the year, visit MyNorth.com/Events for current community happenings.

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Norte’s Spring Youth Mountain Biking season starts today and runs for five weeks, empowering young people to be independent and strong. elgruponorte.org

In Birding 101 at North Central Michigan College, learn the basics, such as optics, field guides, birding technology, predicting migratory flights using weather and radar, attracting birds to your yard and how to find and identify birds during a four-session workshop. ncmclifelonglearning.com

Art in the Afternoon is an open studio opportunity for all art enthusiasts. On Thursday afternoons from 1–3:30 p.m., artists and makers can work in a supportive setting sharing ideas and concepts with the Charlevoix Circle of Arts program. charlevoixcircle.org

The Mesick Mushroom Festival 5K Glow Run/Walk takes participants along the beautiful Manistee River and scenic trails, where you may even find morels to pick throughout the course! The festival runs May 7–9 with additional activities. mesick-mushroomfest.org Stream story time, a craft session or a class with your little one. Traverse City’s Great Lakes Children’s Museum is offering live virtual programming on Thursdays and Fridays. Today’s Storytime Live is “Diary of a Worm,” by Doreen Cronin. greatlakeskids.org

The National Morel Festival is set for May 14–16 in Boyne City. The festival has been downscaled for safety but still includes arts and crafts, morel hunting, a morel dinner and more. bcmorelfestival.com

TIX Visit the Inn at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay for a wine-paired culinary experience inspired by seasonal ingredients, including morels. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and brief mushroom presentation by an area expert; dinner follows at 7 p.m. MyNorthTickets.com St. Ignace’s annual Native American Festival is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the area’s Anishinaabe people. The event is held on the grounds of the Museum of Ojibwa Culture and activities are free. May 28–30. stignace.com

A longstanding tradition, the Harbor Springs Farmers Market returns every Saturday starting today. harborspringschamber.com

The North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K and 5K is a combination of paved roads, dirt roads and trails on Crystal Mountain’s property. A great race for beginners and experienced runners. crystalmountain.com

It's Local Appreciation Day at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. All residents with a valid drivers license from Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim, Otsego or Cheboygan counties tour for free. castlefarms.com

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