The Lewis School

06/06/2026

Next Sunday from 4-6 PM! Bring items for the giving table and / or a dish to pass, if you feel up for it. Otherwise, just bring yourself.

This will be a joint community gathering with Antrim Support Network and Kalkaska Support Network, so we’ll be meeting in the middle at Freedom Park in Rapid City. See you there?

06/05/2026

Dear June Fifth,
you’re all in green,
(…)
And suddenly in
all the green
the lilacs bloom,
massive and exquisite.
-James Schuyler, “I Think”

05/08/2026

We’re on a Jam Club hiatus for the month of May while we build a cabin and welcome the schoolhouse’s newest and littlest beginner, but here are some photos from the past four sessions to help you get your fix in ‘til our next gathering! To follow along with scheduling updates, song lists, and beyond, be sure to join us over at Lewis School Jam Sessions. Good hearty fun guaranteed.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Eyes to the skies this weekend! 👀🌥️

03/20/2026

It’s officially that time of year when our days are consumed with dreams of spring. What’ll you be planting in your garden this year?

Nothing says winter is almost over, like a Seed Swap!🌱

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Seed Swaps hosted by the Kalkaska Conservation District and the Kalkaska County Library. 🪻

March 26th, 1-3 PM, at Coldsprings Branch Library
March 30th, 1-3 PM, at Garfield Branch Library
April 7th, 5-7 PM, at Kalkaska County Library

03/07/2026

Happy parade day to all who celebrate!

Photo: Tyler Franz
Flyer: Kevin Summers

03/06/2026

Happy jam day! The forecast calls for sparse attendance this evening, so if you’ve been waiting for a small crowd to make your introductory visit to jam club tonight is your night.

If you can’t make it tonight but would still like to inject your weekend with community merriment, make your way to Historic Barns Park tomorrow at 12 PM for Piggery Pete’s Perchten Parade*. A weirder n’ wilder heart is guaranteed.

*Photos attached of last year’s parade captured by the talented Tyler Franz.

02/27/2026

Pleasure in photographic form ft. Alex, Bonnie, Chris, Connor, Dave, Emily, Karyn, Kelly, Liza, Miranda, Paul, Sandy, and Sasky during Lewis School Jam #99-100. Thanks to each of you for the “lift of the spirit” and “warming of the heart”! More delight to commence this evening from 6-9 PM at our 101st jam during which, once again, “the old [shall] grow young and youth [shall] throw off the grasp of time.” Bring your heart, your head, and your hands. We’ve got the rest covered.

02/23/2026

Most agitated hands, be my salvation.
Most restless eye, look only here.
Most anxious heart, trust in this singular fact:
something can come from nothing.
-“Knitting Litany” by Cory Wade

Wishing there was a knitting club in Kalkaska? Wish no more, there is one!🧶
Kalkaska Area Knitters will be meeting on February 25th, 5-7 PM, at Kalkaska County Library. Bring your project, and knit (or crochet) with friends!