October Events at Hessel School House Tickets

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Fall Foraging Workshop Explore the wild side of the Les Cheneaux area during a hands-on Fall Foraging Workshop with Logan Ferguson of the Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District. Meet at the Hessel School House, where participants will carpool to a nearby location and head into the woods to learn about seasonal wild foods, plants, and foraging basics. $15 per person Space is limited to 20 participants, so early registration is encouraged. Come ready to explore, learn, and discover what the autumn woods have to offer!

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Tuesday, October6 | 1:00–3:00 PM Hessel School House $60 per person | Limited to 10 participants per session Experience acupuncture in a welcoming, relaxed community setting at the Hessel School House. This small-group offering is designed to make acupuncture more accessible, affordable, and approachable for those who may be curious about trying it or who are looking for another way to support their overall well-being. Led by a licensed acupuncturist practicing since 2011, each session begins with a few minutes of gentle movement and an introduction to acupuncture. Participants will have an opportunity to briefly share their primary concern and how they are feeling before settling comfortably into chairs for treatment. This community format uses ear acupuncture, with small needles placed at specific points in the ear. Ear acupuncture is commonly used to support a variety of physical and emotional concerns, including everyday aches and discomfort, stress, and other ongoing wellness needs. Once the needles are placed, participants will rest together in a calm environment with music before the needles are removed and the practitioner checks in with each person. Sessions last up to 75 minutes, depending on the number of participants, with a maximum of 10 people per session. For those interested in extending the experience, ear seeds may be added for $15 following the session. These tiny seeds are placed on selected ear points and remain in place so the points can continue to be gently stimulated after you leave. Whether acupuncture is already part of your wellness routine or you’ve always wondered what it might be like, this community session offers an easy, low-pressure opportunity to experience it close to home.

COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Saturday, October 17 | 1:00–3:00 PM Hessel School House $60 per person | Limited to 10 participants per session Experience acupuncture in a welcoming, relaxed community setting at the Hessel School House. This small-group offering is designed to make acupuncture more accessible, affordable, and approachable for those who may be curious about trying it or who are looking for another way to support their overall well-being. Led by a licensed acupuncturist practicing since 2011, each session begins with a few minutes of gentle movement and an introduction to acupuncture. Participants will have an opportunity to briefly share their primary concern and how they are feeling before settling comfortably into chairs for treatment. This community format uses ear acupuncture, with small needles placed at specific points in the ear. Ear acupuncture is commonly used to support a variety of physical and emotional concerns, including everyday aches and discomfort, stress, and other ongoing wellness needs. Once the needles are placed, participants will rest together in a calm environment with music before the needles are removed and the practitioner checks in with each person. Sessions last up to 75 minutes, depending on the number of participants, with a maximum of 10 people per session. For those interested in extending the experience, ear seeds may be added for $15 following the session. These tiny seeds are placed on selected ear points and remain in place so the points can continue to be gently stimulated after you leave. Whether acupuncture is already part of your wellness routine or you’ve always wondered what it might be like, this community session offers an easy, low-pressure opportunity to experience it close to home.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM SPOOKY STARRY NIGHT PAINT N SIP (ADULTS) Want to spend a fun afternoon with your friends? Bring your own brew as artist Karen Mazzoline shows you how to paint “Starry Night” in a SPOOKY way! Learn how to paint impasto style using bold colors and textures! All materials and instruction are provided – just come and enjoy the art of creating!

Full -day workshop 10am - 3 pm WRITE ACROSS GENERATIONS: A PROSE & POETRY WORKSHOP ROOTED IN MEMORY Set in the quiet beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, this workshop invites writers to explore how memory shapes our creative lives. Join Helen Raica-Klotz and Ellen Lord for a day of prose and poetry inspired by the stories we inherit, the places that hold us, and the moments that stay. Helen will guide participants through prose exercises that transform lived experience into vivid narrative. Ellen will lead a poetry session focused on emotional truth, sensory recall, and the deep-rooted landscapes of personal history. This generational workshop welcomes writers of all ages and experience levels. Come ready to remember, reflect, and write. The schedule could be as follows: 10:00 am: Coffee and Introductions 10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Workshop One: Poetry with Ellen 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch and author panel discussion/reading 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Workshop Two: Prose with Helen 2:30 - 3:00 pm: Readings from participants

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM KIDS FALL FUN CLASS Come bring a friend and enjoy a morning of fall art activities! Using various materials, artist Karen Mazzoline will share her love of all things fall and spooky! Learn how to create silhouettes, webs, and fall trees! Treats and materials will be provided! Ages 6 and up.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ADULT CRAFT TIME DIY Candy Dispenser and Bowl Making Want to make Trick-or-Treating a little more fun this year? Learn how to create your own candy bowl or dispenser! Using various materials, artist Marissa Wissner will share her love of “upcycling” by showing you how to design and put together your bowl or dispenser! Materials and tools will be provided, so come and enjoy an afternoon of upcycling together! Class Fee: $40 Space is limited to 12 people. Register early for this fun crafting event!