Join Michigan Rockhounds founder, Cody Wiedenbein, in this special presentation on Wednesday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center, covering all you need to know about our elusive state stone, the Petoskey Stone.

Learn all about the history of this sought-after fossil – from the environment it lived in, to the extinction, preservation, and glacial uplift that brought the Petoskey Stone tumbling into our beaches every day!

Still hunting the shorelines in hopes of finding one of your own? Not to worry! Attendees will learn about the best hunting spots and the science of spotting and identifying Petoskey Stones through a hands-on activity.

Join us for this intriguing presentation! Deputy Midyett and K9 Divot will give an overview of how their work is done, followed by a demonstration of Divot’s skills. Then Deputy Babcock, drone team member, and Sergeant Cowell, spotter, will speak about drone usage in law enforcement, followed by an outdoor demonstration.

The presentation takes place on Tuesday, April 18 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

Sufficient sleep is essential for optimal health and well-being. The quality and quantity of your sleep affect the mental and physical health of people of all ages.

This presentation explores:
• The importance of sleep for physical and mental health.
• The importance of sleep hygiene.
• Strategies to improve sleep.
• Additional options for SLEEP education.

The presentation takes place on Tuesday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center and is presented by Nicole Wethington of the MSU Extension.

Ed Davis, a board member of our local Trout Unlimited Chapter, will give an overview of this organization and demonstrate fly fishing techniques. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to try casting outside our building. Come for lunch and stay for the informative presentation!

The presentation takes place on Thursday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

Almost all presentations about the Titanic end with the rescue of its survivors. This presentation continues the story by exploring what became of some of the survivors and the legacies left by some of the victims of the tragedy.

David Kaplan’s interest in the Titanic began when he was nine years old. From that point on, he has been studying the tragedy, the ship, and its passengers. David has been a member of the Titanic Historical Society for over four decades and has been fortunate to meet eighteen survivors.

Come learn the rest of the story on Monday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Friendship Center.

There are many unknown facts about the Titanic. Legends and common knowledge about the great disaster are not always accurate. This presentation is done in a “true” and “false” format with audience participation. The real set of facts can make the accident understandable.

David Kaplan’s interest in the Titanic began when he was nine years old. From that point on, he has been studying the tragedy, the ship, and its passengers. David has been a member of the Titanic Historical Society for over four decades and has been fortunate to meet eighteen survivors.

Come learn about the truths and myths on Friday, June 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Huber (Brutus) Senior Center.