Cards with Carol H
February 20 starting at 1 at the Pere Marquette Library. Sign up is required. 

Harrison Library
A teen craft time on February 8 from 11-12:30. This is for 6-12 graders. You will be making a hanging jar with roses in it. Sign up is required. 

Miz Rosie the Storyteller
Will be at the Pere Marquette Library on February 24 from 3:30-4:30. She will be telling the Life of Harriett Tubman. Contact the Library for more details. 

Farwell Craft Show & Market Place
Will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 9-3 at the Farwell High School. They are looking for vendors. Call Shirley at 989.588.3140 for more information. 

Journey of the Stones by Julie Tyslicky
is on display starting February 4 through February 29 at Art Reach in Mt Pleasant. 

CMU Film Festival
February 5-9 at various locations around Mt Pleasant. $5 for an individual ticket. Call 989.774.2561 for information. 

Attention Photographers
The Clare County Review is looking for a photo for the front cover of their Mid Michigan Business and Visitors guide. Deadline is February 20. Contact the Review or sent your photo to info@clarecountyreview.com

Shoot and Get Creative
Today's phone camera make it easy to record the scenes and actions in front of us. Now that you have pushed that button, what's next? Bob Guiliani of Guys and Dolls studio will be presenting a two hour seminar discussing techniques to improve your phone photography. He will demonstrate various apps a\that add enhancements and creativity to your images. It will be February 19 from 6:30-8:30 at the Clare Union Depot, 4th Street, Clare. Cost is $20. Call 989.386.3925 to register. Please bring your phone with you to the class. 

Mixed Media 
Linda Thompson again is offering a class using mixed media. Mixed media is using cloth or other materials along with your paints to create a picture. It will be held on February 11 at 6 pm at the Clare Depot. Cost is $30 which covers your canvas and all your materials. Call Linda to register at 989.386.3397.  

Cabin Fever
February 8: Cabin Fever is returning to the Jaimie Performing Center at Farwell HS. This event will start at 6:30 and cost $6.

Farwell Band Concert
Will be held on February 20 starting at 6:30. The band concert is a pre-district band concert which will feature 7-12 graders. It will be held at the Jaimie Performing Arts Center at Farwell HS

News from the 515 Gallery

The 515 Gallery in downtown Clare, is excited to begin the 2020 season with “Views & Perspectives” featuring three women artists, Marlies Manning, Margo Berke, and Diane Mooradian from Thursday, February 27 through April 23, 2020. This unique combination of watercolors, pastels, pencils & quilts will showcase a beautiful creative appreciation of rural life. The free opening reception on Thursday, February 27 from 6-8 pm will have live music by the Palooka Brothers, an incredible all-timey string band.

Scrapbook Event
Harrison Congregational Church is hosting a scrapbook event on February 28 from 6-12 and February 29 from 8 am to 9 pm. It is $30 for a half table and $45 for a whole table. This benefits the American Heart Association. Contact Donna Thompson at 989.429.0303 for more information or to register. 

Irish Festival Recipe Contest
Will be held on March 12 starting at 5:30 at the Clare High School Cafeteria. Each contestant is allowed 2 dishes. There is free tasting for the community. For more information, contact the Clare Chamber at 989.386.2442

DIY Gumball Machine 
At Pere Marquette Library on February 15 from 11-1. These DIY Gumball machines call be used as an adorable house decoration or can be used to put a sweet smile on someone's face. Join us for a crafting party where you will make one. Spots are limited. Sign up is required. 989.386.7576

Art Walk Central 
is an annual event designed to infuse art into the area and serves as a popular art competition for artist.  In 2019, 128 artist entered the month long event held in the Mt Pleasant area during the month of August. Artist registration for this event will take place March 2 through April 10. For more information or questions, please contact Art Reach in Mt Pleasant. 

Scrapbook Retreat
Riverwalk Place in Gladwin is holding a scrapbook retreat on March 13-15. Cost is $295 for 2 nights stay plus one spa service. Call 989.246.8000 to reserve your spot. 

Mid Michigan College Lifelong Learning
February 26, 6-8 Custom Door mats. Cost is $48
March 25, Acrylic Pour $49, 6-8
April 22, Spring Porch Signs $47 from 6-8

Call 989.386.6651 to register for these events. 

Book Club at Pere Marquette Library
Discussion begins at 5:30 Every one is welcome
February: Sold on Monday by Kristina McMorris
March: First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom
April: From Scratch by Tembi Locke
May: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
June: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Summer Concert Series
Plans are underway for the popular Summer Concert Series at Clare City Park. The concerts will begin on June 11, 2010. 

The Art of Gardening
Will be held on July 11. More details to follow