Let's Make Body Butter (Evening Class)
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Looking for a fun, easy way to create stocking stuffers or teacher gifts? Instructor Diane Keighley will reveal how to whip up body butter with luscious ingredients like shea butter, mango butter, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and natural ingredients. The craft involves adding essential oils to create wonderful fragrances. The cost is $30. Students go home with four, 4 oz. jars of finished product.
Register Online or Call 906-484-1333.

Mahjong Group
2022-12-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2022-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for Mahjong! Held weekly on Thursdays from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. If you are interested in playing Mahjong, this group is for you! For further details, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333
No registration is required. No fee to play. However, if you wish to purchase a game card, the cost is $10.
NOTE: This group does not meet on December 22 and 29.

Bingo
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-05 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-01-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
BINGO IS BACK! Our licensed bingo games use paper cards with a variety of games being played including a progressive cover-all game. Doors open at 5:00 PM and games start at 6:00 PM. Limited concessions are available. Smoking is prohibited inside the Hessel School House.
The bingo program is a fundraiser for Hessel School House and helps support our operations and individual programs. For more information about the bingo program, please call Hessel School House.
Michigan Lottery License #A22504
Organization ID: 138966

Glass Ornament Painting
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Spice up your holiday decor or create the perfect gift with hand-painted Christmas ornaments! Art instructor Cheryl Gordon will be on hand to inspire your designs and offer tips and assistance as you created one-of-a-kind holiday creations. Each student will take home 2 finished ornaments. $20 per student. Space is limited, register early.
Register ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Let's Make Body Butter (Saturday Afternoon)
2022-12-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Let’s Make Body Butter
Looking for a fun, easy way to create stocking stuffers or teacher gifts? Instructor Diane Keighley will reveal how to whip up body butter with luscious ingredients like shea butter, mango butter, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, and natural ingredients. The craft involves adding essential oils to create wonderful fragrances. The cost is $30. Students go home with four, 4 oz. jars of finished product.
Register ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Les Cheneaux Farmers & Artisan Market
2022-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
An ever-changing array of vendors bring fresh and preserved local produce, locally raised meats, eggs, gourmet baked goods, jams and jellies, soaps, gifts, fabric art and utility products such as bags, aprons and linens, artisan crafted jewelry, birch bark frames and woodworking, and MORE.

SUMMER HOURS: EVERY Sunday from May thru December from 10am – 2pm
WINTER HOURS: 1st and 3rd Sundays from January thru April from 10am – 1pm

New vendors are always welcome – please email lescheneauxfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.

Please note that the farmers market is not coordinated by Hessel School House. They rent the space to hold their event at our location. Hours and dates are subject to change without notice. Any questions or concerns about the market should be address the “organizer” listed below. Their facebook page does a good job of alerting people to unforeseen schedule changes in the winter months.

Cut Log Holiday Trio (Canceled)
2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
CANCELED
During this workshop we will transform three ordinary looking cedar logs into a whimsical holiday decor item. Artists Kristy Beyer will guide you though the process of creating this adorable holiday trio to be used as indoor or outdoor decoration. Wood widths/heights may vary but typically stand approx. 24” high. The cost is $25. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Register ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Little Learners: Fox & Winter Fun (ages 2-5)
2022-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity stations for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
December 2 – Fox & Winter Fun
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
REGISTER ONLINE for December 9th, Fox & Winter Fun: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/471285797507
Minimum Enrollment
Hessel School House reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the class. If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, Hessel School House will offer a refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)
Student Cancellation
Requests for cancellation by the student at least five (5) days prior to the class will be honored (minus a processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than five (5) days in advance.

Family Crafting Day
2022-12-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Just in time for holiday gift giving!
Drop in between 10AM- 2PM to create an assortment of simple holiday gifts. Fun for all ages and perfect for the family to work on together. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost of the materials. Local arts/crafts vendors will also have gift items available for sale. Watch for additional details coming soon!
This event is in conjunction with the Hessel/Cedarville Holiday Shop Hop.

Snowman Paint & Sample
2022-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Grab your friends and join artist Kristy Beyer for a fun night of painting and tasting. Create a charming snowman painting that can be displayed through the holidays and into the new year. While we paint you will sample some tasty holiday treats too! No prior painting experience required. $20 per student. Space is limited, so register early!
Register ONLINE or call 906-484-1333

Les Cheneaux Christmas Bird Count
2022-12-16 07:45 - 15:00 | Les Cheneux Coffee Roasters, 33 Hodeck St., Cedarville, MI, 49719, United States
Join Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator, Elliot Nelson, for another year of counting birds in the Les Cheneaux and Pickford Areas!
We are in need of counters again this year to go out in teams to search as much of the area as possible identifying and counting birds. Experience is welcome, but not required and we will try to pair folks to help balance out the teams. We also welcome folks to count from their home if in the count circle (see attached image) .
Please register ahead of time as it helps us plan out. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/BzULAzAEi838B35u9
Although we ask you to register ahead of time, we will take walk ins.
Overall Schedule:

7:45am-8am: Meet at Les Cheneaux Coffee Roasters, 33 Hodeck St. Cedarville, MI. Get your assignments and head off
8am – 12:30pm: Birding and counting!
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Lunch and tally up results
1:30pm – ?: OPTIONAL – Head back out to cover any areas not covered already.

Contact Elliot Nelson for any questions or additional details. elliotne@msu.edu or 906-322-0353

Little Learners: Snowflakes & Christmas Trees (ages 2-5)
2022-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity stations for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based nature and art projects. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
December 16 – Snowflakes & Christmas Trees
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
REGISTER ONLINE for December 16th, Snowflakes & Christmas Trees: www.eventbrite.com/e/471306138347
Minimum Enrollment
Hessel School House reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the class. If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, Hessel School House will offer a refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)
Student Cancellation
Requests for cancellation by the student at least five (5) days prior to the class will be honored (minus a processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than five (5) days in advance.

Wooden Holiday Gnomes
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
There’s no one like gnomes for the holidays! Come create these charming wood block holiday gnomes to be displayed on your mantel, holiday table, or to give away as a gift. All materials and instruction provided. $20 per student. Class size is limited. Register early!
Register ONLINE or call 906-484-1333.

Snowman Painting Night
2022-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
This class was so popular, we’re doing it again! Grab your friends and join artist Kristy Beyer for a fun night of painting. Create a charming snowman painting that can be displayed through the holidays and into the new year. No prior painting experience required. $20 per student.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

Closed for the Holiday
2022-12-24 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-24 - 2023-01-01 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Hessel School House will be close December 24, 2022 through January 1, 2023.

Mahjong Group
2023-01-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Join us for Mahjong. Games are held weekly on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Whether you are an experienced player or just a beginner, all skill levels are welcome to play. For further details, please call Hessel School House: 906.484.1333
No registration is required. No fee to play. However, if you wish to purchase a game card, the cost is $15.

Little Learners: "The Mitten" book (ages 2-5)
2023-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Come and let your preschooler explore nature and art with Mrs. Gordon. The classroom will be set up with a variety of themed activity for the children to explore. Preschoolers 2-5 years old will be creating theme based projects based on the featured story. There will also be an area for parents and babies to visit and relax while the preschoolers are having fun. Class meets from 10:00 – 11:30 AM. All materials included in the $5.00 per class fee. Parent or guardian must remain on-site during class time.
Recommended for Ages: 2-5 years old
Class Size: Min. 4 students • Class Max. 8 students
Class Fee: $5.00/class
Pre-registration is required. Drop-ins welcome if space allows.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE

Minimum Enrollment
Hessel School House reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the class. If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, Hessel School House will offer a refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)
Student Cancellation
Requests for cancellation by the student at least five (5) days prior to the class will be honored (minus a processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than five (5) days in advance.

Elementary Art Class - Still Life Painting
2023-01-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
Elementary aged student will create a winter inspired still life painting using acrylic on canvas with step-by-step instruction from Cheryl Gordon. All materials are included. Pre-registration is required.
Recommended for Ages: Elementary Students
Class Fee: $15.00
Class Min. 4 • Class Max. 12
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE
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Minimum Enrollment
Hessel School House reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the class. If a class is cancelled for lack of enrollment, Hessel School House will offer a refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)
Student Cancellation
Requests for cancellation by the student at least five (5) days prior to the class will be honored (minus a processing fee). NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than five (5) days in advance.
Support for this program provided in part by the Michigan Arts & Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts

SPEAKER SERIES: The System of Assimilation: History of Indian Boarding Schools
2023-01-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Hessel School House – Avery Arts & Nature Learning Center, 3206 West Cedar Street, Hessel, MI, 49745, United States
The System of Assimilation: History of Indian Boarding Schools
The Indian Boarding Schools were a nation wide effort to eradicate Native American language, culture, traditions and beliefs under federal policy. Native children from Michigan attended these schools throughout the country, with the majority of them going to one of the five schools in Michigan. The Holy Childhood of Jesus Indian boarding school in Harbor Springs was one of the last to close its doors in the country, just 40 years ago. During this presentation, Eric Hemenway, Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, will discuss the creation of the school system and the impacts it has had on tribal communities.
Presentation: $10 per person
Space is limited. Please register early.
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE or call 906-484-1333.

About the Presenter
Eric Hemenway is an Anishinaabe/Odawa from Cross Village, Michigan. He is the Director of Repatriation, Archives and Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indian, a federally recognized tribe in northern Michigan. Eric works to collect and preserve historical information for LTBB Odawa. That information is used to support the LTBB government and create educational materials on Odawa history, such as: exhibits, signage, publications, presentations, curriculums and media. Eric has worked on numerous repatriations of native, human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). He is a former member of the NAGPRA Review Committee and currently sits on boards for the Michigan Historical Commission and Little Traverse Conservancy.
