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Josh Cline from Materials Management & Recycling, Charlevoix County, will be here to answer questions you may have about the current program or other questions relating to recycling.

Wear any flannel to the library and get 50% all items in our book sale. This includes hardcovers, paperbacks, audios, cds and dvds.

Lois Aroian will be here to explain how she books and travels on cruises. Bring your questions and notebook to write down some tips you may learn.

Come to the library and get a container of chalk. Use them to decorate the sidewalks all around the library. Then just bring the chalk back in for the next creative person.

Michelle Taylor of Taylored Homes in Traverse City will be here to give a lesson, tips and tricks on decluttering and organizing your spaces.

Grab your boots and join us for another night of line dancing at Castle Farms!

Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or have been dancing for years, there’s a place for you on the dance floor. Start the evening with line dancing lessons from Tip-Of-The-Mitt Wild Soul, then stick around for open dancing featuring country favorites, throwback hits, pop, rock, and crowd-favorite dance songs.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
6:00–8:00 PM | Line Dancing Lessons
8:00–9:00 PM | Open Dancing

• $5 per person (tickets available at the door)
• Cash Bar Available
• All Ages Welcome! Children must remain supervised by an adult. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, children should not run around the dance floor or while dancing is taking place.

Bring your friends, hit the dance floor, and enjoy a fun summer evening at Castle Farms!

Ken Dinkins is a longtime Northern Michigan musician, songwriter, recording artist, arranger, and producer whose career in music spans more than five decades. Since the mid-1960s, Ken has performed alongside and opened for legendary acts including Three Dog Night, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Temptations, Lou Rawls, and many more. His versatile style blends classic hits, timeless favorites, and engaging storytelling, creating an intimate and entertaining live music experience. Join us in the Castle Pub for an evening with one of Charlevoix’s most accomplished local musicians.

Ken Dinkins is a longtime Northern Michigan musician, songwriter, recording artist, arranger, and producer whose career in music spans more than five decades. Since the mid-1960s, Ken has performed alongside and opened for legendary acts including Three Dog Night, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Temptations, Lou Rawls, and many more. His versatile style blends classic hits, timeless favorites, and engaging storytelling, creating an intimate and entertaining live music experience. Join us in the Castle Pub for an evening with one of Charlevoix’s most accomplished local musicians.

Grab your paddleboard, kayak or paddle craft of choice and join Paddle Antrim and Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce for an amazing morning paddle on the Elk River to celebrate Elk Rapids Harbor Days.

Plan to arrive a few minutes early to unload your paddle craft. We’ll launch as a group at 9:30 am, glide into the Elk River, and paddle toward Spencer Bay — with time on the way back to view the historic Albatross shipwreck. After about an hour on the water, we’ll gather with fellow paddlers for coffee and donuts.

Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required.

What to bring: your own craft/boat, paddle, and PFD (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, PFDs must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the water.

Waiver required: All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver before participating. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally.

Complete Waiver

All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation. Waivers can be viewed and signed digitally.