2019 Les Cheneaux Islands

Theto Summer Guide Classes & Activities Table of Contents

Aldo Leopold Festival...... 2 Friends of the Trail...... 3 Hessel School House Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center...... 4 Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops...... 5 LCAC 2018 Art Show...... 9 Art Nites...... 10 Les Cheneaux Community Library...... 11 Inland Seas Educational Association...... 12 Les Cheneaux Islands Association...... 12 Friends of the Les Cheneaux Community Library...... 13 Hessel Flea Market...... 15 Pilates in ‘The Snows’...... 16 Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market...... 16 Great Lakes Boat Building School...... 17 Pickle Point...... 19 Les Cheneaux Historical Association...... 21 Bethel Lutheran Church...... 21 Les Cheneaux Area Artisan Cooperative...... 22 Whiskey Plank Wooden Boat Tour...... 23 Woods & Waters...... 24 Maps...... 25 Arborvitae Salon & Spa...... 26 blue heron arts...... 26 Summer’s Major Events...... on back The following pages explain just some of the opportunities that await you during a visit to the north shore of Lake Huron. Whether you have time for a week or just a one-day class, the opportunities are here for your exploration. We invite you to come and join others with similar interests and explore the artistic and recreational opportunities offered for the entire family. Skill levels all vary, so don’t be intimidated; just come and take yourself to the next step of competence, no matter if it is a first step or professional step! Aldo Leopold Festival 2 Les Cheneaux welcomes you to celebrate Aldo Leopold — one of America’s most influential naturalists May 30 - June 2, 2019! The festival is based at the historic Hessel School House: 3206 West Cedar Road, Hessel. General festival attendance is just $5, and some special events have an extra charge. Details and registration at www.aldoleopoldfestival.com.

ALDO LEOPOLD FESTIVAL WEEKEND Sunday, June 2, 2019 Schedule at a Glance 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding for Warblers and Waterfowl (details in programs found at area businesses, Hessel 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding for Grassland and Marsh School & Les Cheneaux Welcome Center) Birds 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding along the Narnia Trail Thursday, May 30, 2019 9:00 am-12:00 pm • Exploring for Wildflowers 8:30 am-3:00 pm • Drummond Island:The Gem of the Huron 9:30 am-12:00 pm • Hiking the John Arthur Woollam Preserve 7:00 pm-8:30 pm • The Fascinating World of Bumblebees Friday, May 31, 2019 5:30 am-11:00 am • Birding by Ear 7:00 am-4:00 pm • Birding in the Straits 8:00 am-1:00 pm • Exploring the Leopold Preserve 10:00 am-11:30 am • Personalizing your own greeting card 1:00 pm-5:30 pm • Exploring the Fantastic World of Ferns 1:00 pm-2:00 pm • Beginning Birding 2:30 pm-4:30 pm • Beginning Wildflower Presentation 7:00 pm-8:30 pm • There’s Aldo: His Les Cheneaux Life and Influences Saturday, June 1** 5:00 am-11:00 am • Birding by Ear 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding for Warblers and Waterfowl 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding for Grassland and Marsh Birds 7:00 am-11:00 am • Birding along the Narnia Trail 8:00 am-11:00 am • Shoreline Paddle 8:30 am-12:00 pm • Carnivorous Plants **All day Saturday three additional 9:00 am-10:00 am • The Citizen Science Program activities are available: 10:00 am-12:00 pm • A Children’s Hike through the Derby Preserve -Great Lakes Boat Building School: a workshop to build 10:00 am-11:30 am • Invasive Plants Threatening your own personal canoe paddle. Our Area Additional cost (For adults). 10:00 am-11:30 am • Personalizing your own -Pickle Point: for bird lovers of all ages, a 1- to 2-hour greeting card workshop anytime from 10:00 to 4:00 to paint your own 2:00 pm-3:30 pm • Explore the Fascinating World birdhouse. Weatherproof-paper GreenBird houses are free. of Insects $15 for a Harry Harris tree swallow house. 2:00 pm-5:30 pm • Exploring for Wild Orchids -Boat trips to the Leopold Preserve on Marquette Island 4:00 pm-5:30 pm • Upper Peninsula Lichens leaving Hessel Marina on the hour. 5:30 pm-9:30 pm • Sunset Paddle Additional cost (all ages). 7:00 pm-8:30 pm • The Wet World of Dragonflies 3 FRIENDS OF THE TRAILS The Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails are a passionate group of local volunteers who enjoy and care for hiking, biking, skiing and other non-motorized trails in the greater Les Cheneaux area. We invite everyone to explore local trails on your own, or with us through these informal trail events. Some are guided by volunteers, while others are simple meet-ups. Find out more at: lcitrails.org or Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails on Facebook.

Spring Morel Instructional & Hike (First of a two-part series) Wednesday, April 17 • 7 pm Hessel School House, 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel Learn everything you need to know and more about our favorite local wild mushroom, the morel, from beloved local naturalist, Moira “Pat” Wilson. The first part of this series is an informal and instructional course in April, followed up in May by an educational field trip. Both sessions are free and open to everyone. Trail Blitz! Sunday, May 19 • 1:30 pm All Les Cheneaux area trails This popular spring event gets us out on the local trails to assess condition, needs and locations of local trails. While we familiarize ourselves with the trails, we enjoy Happy Hiking Around Les Cheneaux one of the first outings of the season, then meet up at a Saturday, July 13 • 1 pm local establishment to discuss our findings. Last year we Les Cheneaux Community Library, 75 E. Hodeck had a blast, and we hope you join us this year! Check Street, Cedarville lcitrails.org or visit Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Learn how to better prepare yourself for woodland Trails on Facebook for ending location. exploration and awareness, as you set out into the woods of the Eastern UP. We plan to cover very basic Sunrise Birding Hike orienteering, gear, and animals to be aware of while out Wednesday, May 22 • 6 am in the woods. MDOT’s DeTour Roadside Park on M-134 Join local bird expert Elliot Nelson of Michigan Sea August Trail Clean-Up Grant, as he opens your eyes to a world of song and Wednesday, August 7 • 9 am spectacle, as he reveals migrating birds, such as war- Hessel School House, 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel blers, on this hike. Check lcitrails.org or visit Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails on Facebook for clean-up location. Spring Morel Instructional & Hike (Second of a two-part series) Animal & Plant Identification Hike Saturday, May 25 • 10 am Wednesday, August 14 • 10 am Location to be announced. Hessel School House, 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel This casual and informative hike will be a follow-up Learn about the common animals and plants in our to Pat Wilson’s informational talk on April 17. Apply woods during this casual hike, where we plan to share what you learned from Pat in the field, as we search for basic knowledge of the woods. the elusive morel mushroom. Attendance at the April 17 class is not necessary, but recommended, for the full benefit of the series. Check lcitrails.org or visit Friends of the Les Cheneaux Area Trails on Facebook for loca- tion. Learn the Trail Hikes 4th Thursday of each month at 6 pm June Trail Clean-Up Wednesday, June 12 • 10 am Meet at hike locations around Les Cheneaux: Hessel School House, 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel Check lcitrails.org or visit Friends of the Les Cheneaux June 27 •The Nature Conservancy’s Gerstacker Area Trails on Facebook for clean-up location. Preserve, off M-134, east of Cedarville Kids’ Hike July 25 • DeTour State Forest Campground and Monday, June 17 • 10:30 am Trail, off M-134, west of DeTour Village Tuesday, July 30 • 11 am August 22 • Little Traverse Conservancy’s Loon Hessel School House, 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel Lake & new Birge Trail, Point Brulee, Hessel This informal hike is geared toward young people but kids of all ages are invited to explore and appreciate the Details at lcitrails.org or Friends of the natural world. Les Cheneaux Area Trails on Facebook. Hessel School House 4 Hessel School House Gallery Exhibits and Receptions We invite the Les Cheneaux community to participate in upcoming exhibits at the Hessel School House gallery. Les Cheneaux Islands Community Photography will feature the photography of Carl TerHaar and run July 1-30th. A reception will be held on July 10th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm for all participants. Les Cheneaux Islands Community Painting Exhibit will boast paintings by Diana Grenier and run from August 1-30th. A reception will be held on Aug. 7th from 5:00–7:00 pm for all particpants.

Beginners Calligraphy Class (4-Week Course) with notable graphic artist and lettering If you would like to have your photographs/paintings included specialist Connie Thompson in the exhibit, please read the instructions below. Every Saturday, June 8-29 10 am–12 pm • All photographs/paintings must be of subjects in the Les Che- Have you wanted to learn the neaux area. art of calligraphy? Now is your chance! This is a beginners work- • Artwork must be properly framed and wired to hang. shop that will teach what you need to get started. $45 (includes • Artist’s Name, Title, price/nfs, phone and e-mail must be on the supplies). back of the piece. • Drop off for July’s exhibit will be June 30, 1:00-2:00 at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up July 31, 10:00-11:00 am. • Drop off for August’s exhibit will be July 31, 1:00-2:00 at the Hessel School House, and all pieces must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Pick up August 31, from 10:00-11:00 am. 3206 W. Cedar Road, Hessel (906)484-1333 • Artist’s may enter 1 or 2 pieces. One piece will be displayed, a www.hesselschoolhouse.org second will be added if there is space. Tuesday – Saturday Register your name by contacting 9 am to 5 pm The Hessel School House, 906-484-1333 Check our Facebook page or website for or [email protected]. other 2019 Events! 5 Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops Registration information on page 9 PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING “Stars & Stripes” Wednesday, June 26 • 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Hessel School House Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Cindy Lyons Explore this unique method of visual artistic expression with palette knife acrylic painting. Create your own art by mixing and spreading colors. Students will be painting on an 8X10 canvas. Create a fun, abstract flag interpretation, just in time for your holiday celebra- tion. This class is for all levels. All materials provided.

WORKING WITH CLAY Adult Class (Two-day class, two weeks apart) Tuesday, June 25 and July 9 • 9:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Cedarville Community Schools, Art Room Fee: $50.00 Instructor: Lin Schepperly All levels of experience are welcome. Students will explore hand-building skills. Slab clay is used to create forms using various techniques. All projects will be completed in two sessions. The second session of class will cover glazing. Projects can be picked up a week after the last class. All materials provided. FUN WITH PHOTOGRAPHY Wednesday, July 10 10:30 am-12:30 pm Location: Les Cheneaux Cedarville Library Fee: $20 Instructor: Linda Henderson In a fun and interactive class, learn the elements that make a good photo even better. Composition, color, perspective, angles, shadows and value will be demonstrated through photos including the LCI area. Bring your camera. PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING “Sunflowers” Tuesday, July 16 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: LCAC Art Cen- ter/Studio Fee: $30 WORKING WITH CLAY Instructor: Cindy Lyons Children’s Class (Two-day class, two weeks apart) Explore this unique method Tuesday, June 25 and July 9 • 1:30-3:30 pm of visual artistic expression Location: Cedarville Community Schools, Art Room with palette knife acrylic Fee: $25.00 painting. Create your own Instructor: Lin Schepperly art by mixing and spreading Kids need a day off from doing nothing? Come to clay colors. During this class, class and make a mask, an animal container, a clock the students will paint on an or use your imagination. Clay can be anything! The 8X10 canvas.** This class second day of class will cover glazing. Projects can be is for all levels. All supplies picked up a week after the class. All materials pro- included. vided. Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops 6 MAKE YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED RUSTIC WOOD SILK MARBLED SCARF Tuesday, July 23 • 6:30p.m-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16th Location: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center Classroom 1:00-4:00 pm Fee: $35 Location: Hessel School Instructor: Michelle Colangelo House All supplies and instruction provided to create this Fee: $65.00 personalized sign on 16X14 planked pine. You will be Instructor: Heidi Reichen- provided with your own pre-made stencil tools and paint bach Finley to complete your project. Students will make their **Paid reservations must be made by July 18th, for pre- own marbled silk scarf, made personalized stencil. (Initial and word/name) 14’X72”. It’s a ton of fun, easy and no one needs prior experience. Come learn the basics of this traditional Turkish craft. All supplies included.

MICHIGAN ON WOOD PAINTING CLASS July 19 • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Location: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center/Studio Cost: $35.00 FUN WITH WATERCOLOR Instructor: Lori Jo Acre Thursday, July 25 • 1:00 p.m-4:30 p.m This class features an Location: Hessel School House acrylic summer landscape Instructor: Susan Lingg painted within the shape of Cost: $58 Michigan on a piece of 9” Susan is a passionate artist from the Smoky Mountains of X 12” new wood. Michi- South Carolina. Several techniques will be demonstrated gan will be pre-painted on and two paintings will be completed. Learn about glazing, wood. This class is designed negative painting, salt textures and more. All materials for beginner to advanced provided. painters. All supplies are **$10 supply fee paid directly to artist. provided.

PERSONALIZED RUSTIC WOOD “MICHIGAN” Monday, July 29 • 6:30 pm -8:30 pm Location: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center Classroom Fee: $35 • Instructor: Michelle Colangelo All supplies, paints, instructions and your pre-made stencil are Kumihimo Beaded Bracelet I provided, to create this Monday, July 22 • 9:30 am-12:00 pm personalized sign on Location: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center Classroom 12X12 pine. Instructor: Phyllis James **Paid reservations Cost: $30 must be made by July Learn the ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo, which is a braid- 25th, for pre-made ing technique combined with Miyuki seed beads and cord to stencil. Great Lakes or make a beautiful bracelet. There will be a choice of designer Lake Huron will be blend colors. The technique entails braiding numerous cords substituted with your together on a braiding disk. All supplies included. Beginning personalized word or Bead Class. name. 7 Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops ECO-PRINT SCARVES KUMIHIMO SPIRAL BRACELET II Tuesday July 30th Time: 2:00-6:00 pm or Monday, August 5 • 9:30 a.m-12:00 p.m. Tuesday August 20th Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Les Cheneaux Arts Council Center Classroom Location: Hessel School House Cost: $45 Instructor: Diane Keighley Instructor: Phyllis James Cost: $45 Learn the ancient Japanese art of Kumihimo, which entails Students will design two beautiful silk scarves simultaneously braiding numerous cords together on a disk. You should using leaves, vinegar/water and iron/water solutions, then a 2 have prior experience with Kumihimo. This bracelet will hour steam. The scarves will be mirror images of each other. have a spiral design using size 8 & 6 seed beads and drop This 4 hour class allows 2 hours for the design process and 2 beads. hours for the steam process. Students do not need to stay dur- All materials provided. *This class recommends some experi- ing the steam process. Class is offered on two different days. ence braiding with beads. July 30th and August 20th. **All materials will be supplied by Diane Keighley.

PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING “Abstract Landscape” Wednesday, July 31st • 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m Location: Hessel School House BEGINNING COILED BASKET Fee: $30.00 Tuesday, August 6 • 9:00 am-4:00 pm Instructor: Cindy Lyons Location: Les Cheneaux Art Center, Cedarville Explore this unique method of visual artistic expression with Fee: $80 palette knife acrylic painting. Create your own visual art Instructor: Janet Bonnell by mixing and spreading colors. You will be painting on an A beginning class showing ways to prepare pine needles for 11X14” canvas. Paint a stunning abstract landscape. Bring a coiling. Different materials and techniques will be used dur- favorite landscape photo or let us guide you. **Adult begin- ing the weaving process. The student will walk away with ners. All supplies provided. a small finished coiled basket. Janet is an award winning basket maker. She is represented by two galleries in Michi- gan and one in Arizona. All materials included. Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops 8 PAINTING USING PHOTOS & LAPTOP with Roger Heuck (Two-day class) Tuesday, August 13 & 14 • 1:00-3:30 pm Location: Les Cheneaux Art Center/Studio, Cedarville Cost: $40 Instructor: Roger Heuck Roger is a well-known artist from Cincinnati, Ohio, and a long time summer resident of the Les Cheneaux Islands. Learn what to leave out and what to put in your painting, focusing around a strong center of interest. Perspective and edges discussed. Bring five photos, laptop/tablet and your choice of medium. Art Center does not have WIFI. You may use a personal hot spot, if needed.

MICHIGAN ON WOOD PAINTING CLASS “Fall Landscape” Saturday, August 17 • 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Location: Hessel School House Cost: $35 Instructor: Lori Jo Acre This class features an acrylic fall landscape painted within the shape of Michigan on a piece of 9”X12” new wood. Birch trees will be incorporated within this fall scene. The shape of Michigan will be pre-painted on the wood. This class will be at a skill level for beginners and ad- vanced painters. All materials provided.

PALETTE KNIFE PAINTING “Fall Pumpkin” Wednesday, September 4 • 12:00-2:00 pm Location: Hessel School House Fee: $30 Instructor: Cindy Lyons Explore this unique method of visual artistic expression with palette knife acrylic painting. Create you own origi- nal art by mixing and spreading colors. You will be paint- ing on 12X14” wood. Get ready for fall with this colorful pumpkin. **Class is for all levels. All supplies included.

HEALING WITH HERBS Thursday, August 15 • 10:00 am-2:30 pm Location: Hessel School House Fee: $30.00 Instructor: Sue St. Onge Learn to harness the healing properties of abundant plant life in Northern Michigan. This class will teach you how to make salves, poultices, tinctures, syrups, lozenges and teas to address health complaints and create a state of wellness. 9 Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshops All classes at LCAC Classroom at 158 E. Hodeck Street in Cedarville (Unless Otherwise Stated)

To register for a workshop, mail in the registration form below, or call Diane Keighley at 906-484-2369, or send an email to [email protected] Online registration also available at www.lescheneauxartscouncil.org

Les Cheneaux Arts Council Workshop Registration Name:______Primary Address:______City, State, Zip:______Summer Address:______City, State, Zip:______E-mail:______Phone:______Register for a Class(es)….. Class name:______Date:______Class Fee: $______Class name:______Date:______Class Fee: $______PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LCAC & return to: Les Cheneaux Arts Council, P.O. Box 536, Cedarville, MI 49719 For more information on Arts Council classes please call Diane Keighley home: (906)484-2369 or cell: (513)476-2490 Visit Les Cheneaux Arts Council Website: WWW.LESCHENEAUXARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

2018 LCAC Art Show Open Call for Artists July 31, 10:30-1:00 p.m. Artists deliver up to 4 pieces of art to Cedarville Lodge Conference Room. Artwork may be for display only or for sale. August 15, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Art Show Reception & Silent Auction at Cedarville Lodge. Artists may pick up their work after the reception or August 16th from 10:00-11:30 a.m at the Cedarville Lodge.

EXHIBITION SALES: 15% COMMISSION BENEFITS THE ARTS COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

For more information visit www.lescheneauxartscouncil.org or call Carol Hubbard at (248)885-1587 Art Nites 10 11 Les Cheneaux Community Library Summer Reading Program: A Universe of Stories Paleo Joe: Paleontologist-Dinosaurs in Les Cheneaux Community Library is pleased to Space???? be participating in the 2019 collaborative Summer Friday, June 21 • 1:00 p.m. Reading Program designed for all ages to encour- Did you know dinosaur bones and eggshell frag- age the joy of reading. Enrolling in our Libraries ments made it into space with an astronaut in the “The Universe of Stories” program will allow you to 1980s...and a Coelophysis skull went into space use our Wandoo Reader software, earn and collect and was aboard the MIR space station, and the specially created buttons, and win prizes. Sign up controversy still rages ...Did Space Rocks Kill the and join the fun. All ages, Free. Dinosaurs?

12th Annual Summer Film Series Michigan Science Center: Egg-Pollo 11 Every Tuesday evening starting on June 25 and Friday, July 26 • 10:30 a.m. running through August 6 • 7:00 p.m. Put your engineering skills to the test as you de- This is the 12th Annual Summer Film Series to be sign a carrier to safely land an egg on the moon! held at the library. Note that the day of the week is Learners will boldly go through the engineering changing to Tuesday. Movies of general interest design process to create a model simulation of the will be shown. Check with the library for a list of Apollo 11 moon landing. the films. Michigan Science Center: Amazing Astronomy Ladies of the Lights: Michigan’s Female Light- and Fantastic Physics house Keepers, presented by Dianna Stampfler, CTA Friday, July 26 • 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. The Universe is full of past, current, and future They were women before their time, taking on the scientific discovery. Join us as we explore the romantic yet dangerous and physically demand- known and unknown world of physics in space ing job of tending to the beacons that protected the and help us simulate concepts that are often too shoreline. In all, some 40 women have been identi- big, too dark, or too far away to see. fied who excelled in this profession over the years — dating back as early as the 1840s and as recent as present day. Music on the Porch with Marty Feldhake and Benjamin Gulder Thursday, June 27 • 6:30 p.m. Join us for a nice evening outside listening to local folk favorites Marty and Benjamin. Incase of in- clement weather, the program will be inside. Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library Book Sale Monday, July 1—Presale from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $5.00 fee (if you are a member of Friends of Friends it’s free.) Tuesday, July 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Music on the Porch with Musician Troy Graham Thursday, June 13 • 6:30 p.m. Troy Graham is a folk musician from Marquette, Michigan. He has often times been labeled as a big teddy bear with a guitar, thesaurus, and a jones for Bob Dylan. Bring your lawn chair. In case of inclement weather, the program will be inside. Les Cheneaux Community Library • an Affiliate of Superior District Library 75 E. Hodeck St • PO Box 99 • Cedarville, MI 49719 • (906)484-3547 Les cheneaux community library Inland Seas Educational 12 Association (ISEA) Weekly Events Great Lakes – Family Discovery Sail Programs July 2 & 3 • 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. 12th Annual Summer Film Series Hessel Harbor Marina Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. There will be two (3-hour) sails per day; each lim- Pick up a list of the movies at the library ited to 32 participants for $10 per person. For ISEA or call 906-484-3547 Family Discovery Sail program descriptions, tickets and information go to www.schoolship.org or call Story/Craft Time 231-237-4010. Every Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. The weekly fun continues this summer! Pre-School Pop-In Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. This year round program is designed for parents, kids, and caregivers to meet each other and have social and educational activi- ties. Friday’s Live Every week during school 3:30-5:00 p.m. and during the summer 2:00-5:00 p.m. Meet your friends for a visit and activities. Strategic Games, Chess, Checkers, Scrap- booking, Art Activities, Origami, Legos, Collages, Makerspace, and your ideas.

There are many wonderful activities going on at the library all the time. Please stop in and Les Cheneaux Islands Association pick up an updated schedule.

We wish to thank the Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library who help bring these fun and exciting programs to our library and community.

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Check out Friends of LCCL website at: https://www.flccl.org Follow FLCCL on Instagram. FREE (LCIA sponsored) Water Safety classes & certification will be conducted in the classroom at GREAT LAKES BOAT BUILDING SCHOOL. Hours The two-night sessions are Tues. and Weds. July 9 & 10, and August 6 & 7, from 6-9 pm. Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Boater education & certification is required for Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. all persons born after December 31, 1978, who Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. are at least 14 years of age, and who wish to oper- ate a boat or personal watercraft (PWC-jet ski) in Michigan waters. 13 FRIENDS OF THE LES CHENEAUX COMMUNITY LIBRARY Les Cheneaux Community Library, an affiliate of Superior District Library and Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library work collaboratively to sponsor and provide programs and activities for all of our patrons.

Please check the Les Cheneaux Community Library Face- Galaxy Art and Starry Rocks book page as well as Friends of Les Cheneaux Community June 25 • 10:30-11:30 am Library webpage www.flccl.org for up-to-date information Les Cheneaux Community Library on what is going on at the library including additions and Paint a starry scene on canvas. We may also have time to changes to programing listed. create starry rocks using the techniques we learned on the canvas. Fee $10.00 Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. A Universe of Stories Passport Launch Party June 11 • 6:00-8:00 pm Scratch Board Art with Diana Grenier Les Cheneaux Community Library June 28 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm Les Cheneaux Community Library This is the launch of the 2019 Summer Reading Program. Come in to get your picture taken and passport issued. The Make solar system prints. Scratch-foam boards are an amaz- more you read this summer, the more planets you will visit ing, great way for children to experience printmaking. Fee and prizes you will win. Decorate some galaxy cookies, sip $10.00 Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Visit www.flccl. on some rocket fuel and make a moon phase flip book. com to register. All kids to age 16 will be given a scratch off ticket every time they check out books. Prizes are awarded for each ticket. Coding-Lego Robotics Camp June 18, 19, 20 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm each day Les Cheneaux Community Library Learn beginning programming and build a LEGO robot to complete challenges. Registration required. Ages 7 and up. Playdough Party Visit www.flccl to register. Fee $25.00 for this three (3) day June 29 • 11:30 am-2:30 pm program. Location: Les Cheneaux Community Library Stuffed Animal Sleepover Come on in and squish, squash, and have fun with everyone’s June 24 • 6:30 pm favorite dough….Playdough. We will have lots of dough, Les Cheneaux Community Library tools, and equipment for everyone’s enjoyment. This is a free event and open to all ages, even adults who just want to play Back by popular demand, our stuffed animal sleepover. with Playdough again. Bring in your stuffed friend, hear a story, have a snack and then tuck in your friend. Come back the next morning to Stomp Rockets pick up your friend and see what kind of “antics” happened July 2 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm over night. No registration necessary. Free! Les Cheneaux Community Library What do you get when you build with PVC pipe, a 2-liter bottle, some paper and your own stomping power…..Stomp Rockets! When you smash the air from the bottle into the smaller PVC tube, you create high pressure that will launch your own paper rocket! Join the fun and make a launcher of your own and rockets to launch! Fee $10.00 Ages 6 and up. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. Slime Lab July 9 • 1:00-2:30 pm Les Cheneaux Community Library Can’t think of anything better than to make galaxy slime for our summer reading theme of A Universe of Stories. We will be mixing and stirring and adding just the right ingredients to create a beautiful galaxy slime. We also have a recipe to make a bouncing ball that we will be testing out.! Ages 6 and up. Fee $10.00. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. FRIENDS OF THE LES CHENEAUX COMMUNITY LIBRARY 14 Fly-In Movie July 24 • 1:00 pm Les Cheneaux Community Library This is another popular activity returning for 2019; however instead of a drive-in, it will be a fly-in. Design, build and deco- rate a cardboard box rocket ship. Then watch a short movie. Ages 3-7. All materials will be provided. This is a free event but registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.flccl to register. Family Learn to Knit July 29 • 6:00-7:30 pm Les Cheneaux Community Library Get started on a lifelong hobby by learning the basics of knit- ting. Our instructor, Deirdre Darr, will help kids learn to ma- neuver those needles and have them knitting in no time. Kids Paper-Mache can be accompanied by an adult. Needles and yarn will be July 16 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm provided so students will be able to take their knitting home Les Cheneaux Community Library and continue to learn. Ages 8 and up. Fee $10.00 for 1/ $15.00 for 2 or more from the same family. Visit www.flccl to register. Learn how to create a really cool sculpture from wire, paper and glue. Steve Wirtz, the genius and artist behind many creative and hilarious paper-mache sculptures Cosmic Bath Bombs shown in art galleries will show you how. Class is for ages June 30 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm 7 and up. Fee $10.00. Registration required. Visit www. Les Cheneaux Community Library flccl to register. Gettin’ fizzy with it! Let’s learn what makes the fizz in bath bombs and create some for ourselves or to give as gifts. Ages 6 Paper-Mache for Adults and up. Fee $10.00. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to July 16 • 1:00-2:30 pm register. Les Cheneaux Community Library Makerspace Adults want to join the fun too, so by popular demand, Les Cheneaux Community Library offers a Makerspace Pro- Steve Wirtz will teach a paper-mache class for adults. gram every Thursday from 10:30-12 and again from 6:00- These classes are sure to fill quickly so please register 7:30 pm. Running from June 27- Aug 8. early. Cost $20.00 Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. Our makerspace is a drop-in session for all ages. Come explore, build, create. Build something with our Legos, A Universe of Fun-Making Nebular Jars and Planets cardboard, or Keva planks. Design a Perler bead creation. July 17 • 10:30 am-11:30 pm Learn some coding, operate our robots, how about stop mo- Les Cheneaux Community Library tion animation…we have that too. Special thanks to the Les Cheneaux Community Foundation for the grant to add to our Have you ever wanted to hold the galaxy in your hand? equipment. Our 3D printer is ready to be used. We also have We will be making nebula jars. What is a nebula? It is an Oculus Go headset to experience virtual reality. No experi- a space cloud made of dust and gasses that can include ence needed. Some restrictions will apply. Can’t wait to see stars! Make one to take home and decorate your room. you on Thursdays! You will also create our own ringed planet to hang. Ages 6 and up. Fee $10.00. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. Build a Solar Oven ---Make Ice Cream July 23 • 10:30 am-12:00 pm Les Cheneaux Community Library Want to try some sun baking? Let’s build a solar oven to harness the heat from the sun and make s’mores and nachos! Simple materials will be used to make these ov- ens. While we are waiting for our ovens to heat our food (assuming the sun is out), we will make ice cream! Ages 6 and up. Fee $10.00. Registration required. Visit www.flccl to register. 15 Hessel Flea Market at “The Marketplace”

Every Sunday beginning May 26 thru September 1 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Marketplace 2900 W. M-134, Hessel, MI 49745 906-484-3913 2019 will be our 9th season! A collective group of vendors. Every Sunday is diverse, offering anything and everything from second-hand resale, antiques, crafts, garden goods, jewelry, etc. Fun and friendly atmosphere with an “easy to find, hard to leave” attitude! Pilates in ‘The Snows’ 16

June 3rd - September 5th, 2019

Monday & Wednesday 6pm Tuesday & Thursday 9am Beginner Pilates Tuesday 6pm Private Sessions (1 person) $25.00 per hr Private Group Session (2-6 people) $25.00 first person & $10.00 for each person Pilates can restore natural balance, improve up to 6 people, per hr. flexibility, posture, physical and mental strength, the body will become toned and can help prevent Cedarville Community Center bone deterioration. ‘In 10 Sessions you will feel the Join us this season. difference; in 20 Sessions you will see the Margaret Campbell difference; in 30 Sessions you will have a [email protected] whole new body.’ J.P. (941)875-8201

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisans Market

Join us EVERY Sunday for an ever changing, eclectic array of local artisans and producers!

Beef...pork...lamb...duck...chicken...fish…turkey...coffee...wild rice...hand crafts...eggs… baked goods…honey...seasonal produce… Direct sales

HOURS: 9:40 a.m.— 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Hessel School House 3206 West Cedar Rd. Hessel, MI 49745

Questions or Comments contact [email protected] or @lescheneauxfarmersmarket 17 18 19 Pickle Point & Pickle Point, Too a fun things-to-do shop and fiber arts studio To register for a class, call Pickle Point at 906.484.3479. Some classes are limited in size. Payment is due upon registra- tion. Credit cards accepted. Cancellation fee prior to 24 hours is $10; no refunds within 24 hours. For updates, visit Pickle Point’s Facebook page. Needle Felting Pincushions with Kim Clare • Saturday, June 22 • 2 to 3 hours, begin- ning at 1:00 pm Did you know that wool sharpens pins and keeps them from rusting? Felting expert Kim Clare comes from Harbor Springs to teach you the needle felting technique while making a pincush- ion to honor your Great Grandma. You can bring a treasured teacup of hers (or any small vessel of choice) to hold your pincushion. $45 includes everything (but your vessel).

Paint a Les Cheneaux Tree Swallow Birdhouse - Helen Harris-style Saturday, June 1 - Aldo Leopold Festival Drop in anytime for an hour or two 10:00 am–4:00 pm For bird lovers of all ages, to honor the late Harry Harris, who built thousands of houses to save the declining population of tree swallows, and his wife Helen, now well into her nineties, who still decoratively paints houses for Pickle Point customers. $15 for an authentic Harry Harris-designed wooden tree swallow house (paint included). GreenBird weatherproof-paper birdhouses are free.

Tatting with Deb Williams Thursday, June 27th, Wednesday, July 31st 12:30 to 3:30 pm A centuries-old technique used in making trim, doilies, & sturdy lace. Basic starting supplies included. Adults & teens: $35, Children: 9-12: $15.

Beginning Fly Tying with Amy Polstin Saturday, June 15th (Father’s Day Weekend), Wednesday, July 17th, Monday, August 5th 2 to 3 hours, beginning at 10:00 am You will learn from the expert, how to tie basic, popular, local flies to tempt the most elusive of our area’s fish, plus lots of tricks of the trade. Basic supplies are included. Cost $35. Pickle Point & Pickle Point, Too 20 a fun things-to-do shop and fiber arts studio PICK A POSIE! Wet Felting with Kim Clare Monday, August 12th 2 to 3 hours beginning at 1:00 pm Join felting expert Kim Clare, from Harbor Springs, who will take you to the fiber garden to show you how to wet-felt beautiful flowers. No sewing or experience needed. As an extra bonus, Kim brings her own carding equipment to show you how to card wool, and you get to go home with a posie to pin on your jacket, hat, or bag. Acrylic Pour Painting with Heidi $45 includes everything. Finley • Tuesday, July 23rd Two separate classes: 10:00 to 11:30 & 1:00 to 2:30 pm Learn a new painting technique – mix liquid paint, then pour and tilt your canvas to produce lovely, flowing designs. All materi- als provided for two paintings. No prior art knowledge needed…just a sense of adven- ture. Two time periods to choose from, with a delicious, complimentary Les Cheneaux Culinary School box lunch served over the noon hour. Cost $45 per class. (Heidi is donating a portion of the fee to the Hessel School House.)

Pickle Point 138 S. Pickford Avenue, Hessel Business hours: 10 to 5:00 Monday-Saturday BAA! BAA! EWE 11:00 to 4:00 Sunday Needle Felting with Kim Clare Monday, July 8th 2 to 3 hours, beginning at 1:00 pm Phone: Ewe, too, can become an expert like Kim 906.484.3479 Clare, while starting your own flock. She brings her own carding equipment and materials from Harbor Springs to teach you Find us on Facebook! in depth techniques of needle felting. $45 includes everything you need. 21 Les Cheneaux Historical Association Historical & Maritime Museums Hours 10:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturday Artist of the Week Events Wednesdays at the Historical Museum 12-3 p.m. Saturday, May 29 Historical & Maritime Museums open for the season. Saturday, August 10 Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts in Hessel Sunday, August 25 At the Maritime: Quilt drawing 2pm and Row Boat drawing at 3pm Saturday, September 7 Historical & Maritime Museums close for the season

These programs are supported by June 26 • Dorset Button the Michigan Council for Arts and with Deirdre Darr Cultural Affairs Mini Grant Program, July 3 • with Diana Grenier administered by EUP Planning July 10 • Stamp making & printing and Development. The Historical with Linda Sattler Association would like to thank them July 17 • with Sherri Huff for their support. July 24 • Copper-wrapped Bottles with Barb Palmer July 1 • Gourd Art with Carlyn Ledy Bethel Lutheran Church Sweet Songs of Summer Sunday, August 18 • 7pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 217 N. M-129, Cedarville This is an evening of musical entertainment designed to satisfy everyone’s taste, followed by delicious handmade desserts. It is a youth fundraiser to enable Music at the Maritime youngsters to attend the international convention. at the Maritime Museum starting at 7 pm Saturday, July 6 Beach Chickens Friday, July 19 Blue Water Ramblers Wednesday, August 7 The Ship Heads

Les Cheneaux Historical Association P.O. Box 301 Cedarville, MI 49719 (906)484-2821 Les Cheneaux Area Artisan Cooperative 22 Music and Art Dockside Saturday, July 20 • 10 am-4 pm Featuring local artwork, live music, kids’ activities, and great food at the Hessel Marina area in down- town Hessel.

Old Shell Gallery opens June 15th! Summer Hours: Tuesday: 10 am-5pm Wednesday: 10 am-5 pm Thursday: 10 am-5 pm Friday: 10 am-5 pm Art in the Park Saturday 10 am-5 pm Saturday, August 31 • 10 am-4 pm Closed Sunday & Monday Come meet local artists as they demonstrate and sell their original artwork at our 18th annual event, located in downtown Cedarville’s waterfront park. Find us on Facebook & Instagram @oldshellgallery

For more information about our events or if you are interested in joining LCAAC, go to www.lescheneauxartisancoop.com or find us on Facebook. 23 Interested in listing your class or event in next year’s Guide? Please call or e-mail the Hessel School House to be put on the e-mail list: (906)484-1333 [email protected]

Book your next vacation today! “Beyond the Straits of Mackinac, where the Huron Waters flow, there lies a mystic wonderland that men call Les Cheneaux.” -Lewis Reifstahl

Explore the majestic beauty of the Upper Peninsula on our signature 1965 Lyman wooden boat. Our tours are filled with historic facts, splendid sights, and plenty of opportunities to soak up Les Cheneaux Islands! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions! We are here to help and would love to hear from you.

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361 E M134 Cedarville, MI Find us on FB @blueheronartslescheneaux Summer’s Major Events in the Les Cheneaux Area Les Cheneaux Farmers and Artisan Market Music & Art Dockside Every Sunday • 9:40 am-2 pm July 20 • 10 am-4 pm • Hessel Marina An ever-changing array of local produce, food, art, Come join us for local art, food and music! handicrafts, & live music. Located at the Hessel Sponsored by LC Area Artisan Cooperative School House. Les Cheneaux Car Show Hessel Flea Market at the Marketplace Aug 9 • Downtown Cedarville Sundays: May 26 - Sept 1 • 10 am-2 pm Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce 2900 W. M-134, Hessel. (906)484-3935, [email protected] 2018 will be our 8th season! 42nd Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show & 12th Annual Pike Fishing Contest Festival of the Arts May 15-June 2 Aug 10 • Hessel Marina & Waterfront Sign up at the Cedarville EZ Mart Contact Barb Smith, (906)484-4081 Sponsored by Islands Wildlife Memorial Day Service May 27 • 11 am • Cedar Cemetery Service lead by Scout Hester, Les Cheneaux Christian Fellowship. Aldo Leopold Festival May 30-June 2 Classes, talks and hikes listed within The Guide. For more information: aldoleopoldfestival.com

2nd Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Waterfowl Les Cheneaux Islands Bass Tournament Festival • Aug 17 • Downtown Cedarville June 8 • Hessel Marina Waterfront Park, Sponsored by Islands Wildlife Join us for the 2nd Annual LCI Bass Tourney. Sponsored by the Les Cheneaux Islands Chamber 10th Annual Beer Fest & Boat Yard Bash of Commerce, (906)484-3935, lcichamber@lesche- Aug 30 • Great Lakes Boat Building School, neaux.net (906)484-1081, glbbs.org Independence Day Celebrations 18th Annual Slammin’ Salmon Derby July 3 & 4 • Downtown Cedarville August 23 & 24 • Hessel Marina, Sponsored by Parade at 11 am, fireworks at dusk. Islands Wildlife Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce, (906)484-3935, [email protected] Art in the Park August 31 • 10 am-4 pm • Downtown Cedarville Frog Fest Waterfront Park. Come join us for local artist July 6 • Snows Heritage Park, Cedarville demonstrations, food, and music! Games, Displays, Demonstrations. Sponsored by Sponsored by LC Area Artisan Cooperative Les Cheneaux Watershed Council, (906)484-3031