Community Calendar

Experience the vibrant energy of Endea Owens and the Cookout, a dynamic ensemble led by star bassist Endea Owens. Their performances are a joyful fusion of jazz, soul, and global influences, creating a feel-good atmosphere that captivates audiences. The Cookout’s performances are more than just a concert; they are an experience that leaves audiences feeling inspired and connected.

Endea Owens’ exceptional talent and impact have garnered significant recognition. She is a recipient of an Emmy, a Grammy Award, and a George Foster Peabody Award. In 2019, she was hailed as an Emerging Artist by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Owens has also been commissioned to compose for prestigious ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, where she served as the 2023 MAC Music Innovator. Her debut album, Feel Good Music, released in 2023, has further solidified her position as a rising star in the jazz world.

The Packard Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season at the historic Packard Proving Grounds, bringing together local farmers, artisans, bakers, makers, and small businesses in a one-of-a-kind setting where history and community meet.

Formerly known as the Shelby Farmers Market, the newly rebranded Packard Farmers Market reflects its deep connection to the Packard Proving Grounds and its mission to support the preservation of this iconic historic site. The market runs Saturdays from May 16 through October 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the expansive front lawn of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site.

Each week, the market is arranged in neat rows across the lawn, offering a relaxed, walkable shopping experience. Vendors may park directly next to their booths, and the grass setting provides a cooler summer atmosphere ideal for tent setups. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. The market is supported by Packard Proving Grounds volunteers and local high school students earning community service hours.

The Packard Farmers Market is open on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and will be closed Saturday, July 4. Proceeds from the market directly benefit the ongoing restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, owned and operated by the Packard Motor Car Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Dates: Saturdays, May 16 – October 10, 2026 *closed July 4th

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location: Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, Shelby Township

More information and vendor details: packardprovinggrounds.org/farmersmarket

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

All Ages
Our “Fall into Reading” Challenge begins October 1, and we’ll have a little something for everyone this season! Visit gladl.org/readingchallenges for full details on Fall’s challenge and to get started.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17096010

All Ages
Our “Fall into Reading” Challenge begins October 1, and we’ll have a little something for everyone this season! Visit gladl.org/readingchallenges for full details on Fall’s challenge and to get started.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17096010

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

All Ages
Our “Fall into Reading” Challenge begins October 1, and we’ll have a little something for everyone this season! Visit gladl.org/readingchallenges for full details on Fall’s challenge and to get started.
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17096010

October 2 – October 30
Come see and vote on the Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/17019090

Ages 6 - 12

In this hands-on six week program, kids will learn how scientists study nature by keeping their own scientific nature journals. Parents are welcome to attend, too. Dress for the weather!