A Celebration of Democracy
September 7, 2024 from 12pm to 4pm
WHEN: September 7th, 12pm to 4pm ; WHERE: F&M Park, 716 E State Street Traverse City, MI
Democracy thrives when citizens are actively engaged in their communities, listening to one another, learning about issues, and working for positive change.
Enjoy a fun afternoon at F&M Park and learn about the great folks that are working to make Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties better places to live! It’s a festival of good will!
You’ll be able register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot, learn about the local groups that are working in the fields of mental health, homelessness, clean water, climate action, election security, community development and a whole lot more!
-Talk with volunteers from dozens of local nonprofit groups! -Enjoy awesome musical entertainment! -Games and entertainment for kids!
FEATURED SPEAKERS include State Senator John Damoose, State Representative Betsy Coffia, State Representative John Roth, and Christina Schlitt of the League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area discussing the importance of supporting democracy. This is not a campaign event.
A Celebration of Democracy is sponsored by Traverse Indivisible, Leelanau Indivisible, Addiction Treatment Services, Michigan League of Conservation Voters and Equality Michigan in cooperation with dozens of local nonprofit groups.
We welcome the great groups that will be presenting!
'Troubled Water' film screening
September 19, 2024 at 7pm
WHEN: September 19th at 7pm WHERE: The Bay Theatre, 214 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI
Troubled Water is an adventure/conservation documentary that follows Chris Yahanda and William Wright as they attempt a 36-day, 425-mile standup paddleboard journey from Mackinac Island to Lansing. Along the way, the lifelong friends experience the wonder of Michigan’s abundant natural resources and meet the passionate people dedicated to protecting those resources. Although the Great Lakes face daunting environmental challenges, a community centered on a shared love of water provides hope for the lakes’ continued preservation.
Earthwork Harvest Gathering
September 20-22 in Lake City, Michign
Earthwork Harvest Gathering creates an intergenerational safe space to cultivate healing, empowerment and collaborative community enrichment in a three-day cultural celebration on Earthwork Farm in rural Northern Michigan.
Join FLOW and other nonprofits and change makers at Earthwork Harvest Gathering to continue to build a stronger, healthier community together.
Recent events
2024 events
Enbridge Line 5: Trouble Under the Surface — On Aug 20, get the updates!
WATCH THE RECORDING
‘Troubled Water’ film screening
at The Garden Theater, Frankfort, MI
Friday, July 19, 7:30pm
ART MEETS WATER: Talk with FLOW Founder Jim Olson on his new book; Tuesday, July 16
WATCH THE RECORDING
THE CHARLIE MILLARD BAND: A special performance to benefit FLOW
Thursday, July 11 at 6:30pm
