Friendship Community Center, Inc.

Friendship Community Center, Inc. A well-supervised space with opportunities to engage in fun and safe activities. For more info on LIFT, please go to the LIFT page

We are dedicated to providing opportunities for developing an intergenerational legacy between youth and adults, non-discriminate community engagement that promotes the positive impacts and quality of life for all residents of the Leelanau Area. We envision The Center and LIFT as a safe, well supervised center dedicated to providing all local residents with opportunities to experience activities t

hat broaden their knowledge, enhance their self-esteem, promote healthy relationships and strengthen their commitments to our communities. Guided by the leadership of a strong Board of Directors, The Center and LIFT programs focus on encouraging positive behavior choices among youth by channeling them into productive activities under the supervision of caring adults. Additionally, The Center serves senior citizens, families and other community organizations, and offers intergenerational activities to promote more cohesive communities. Our Partner, LIFT (Leelanau Investing For Teens) resides in the lower level and is an after school program on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, for teens in grades 7 through 12.

Announcing a new series at the Friendship Community Center. “In Good Company” is a different kind of concert pairing a m...
08/28/2026

Announcing a new series at the Friendship Community Center. “In Good Company” is a different kind of concert pairing a musician with artist, writer, poet, or dancer. For our first in the series, we welcome Grammy-award winning musician Andrew Dost with painter, illustrator and muralist Em Randall. Both have experience in each others’ area of expertise. Both artists were born and raised in northern Michigan. Be there to experience a one-time-only collaborative experiment. With host Joan Shelley , tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/in-good-company

In Good Company is only one of the events now being offered by the Friendship Community Center with the goal of providing entertainment and art that is affordable for the whole community. Occurring once a month throughout the off-season, the low cost ticket is made possible by community supporters. If you or your business would be interested in becoming a show sponsor, write “sponsor” in the comments or email us at [email protected] - thank you!

Next show is October 10th with guitarist/composer Nathan Salsburg and farmer/writer Nic Theisen of Loma Farm

The next community potluck celebrates Hispanic heritage month. September 2nd at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share.
08/25/2026

The next community potluck celebrates Hispanic heritage month. September 2nd at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share.

Join us for a night of music, art, and conversation with grammy award-winning musician Andrew Dost and painter, illustra...
08/22/2026

Join us for a night of music, art, and conversation with grammy award-winning musician Andrew Dost and painter, illustrator, and muralist Em Randall. Both have experience in each others’ area of expertise. Both artist were born and raised in northern Michigan.
This is the first in the series “In Good Company,” pairing local musicians and artists (be they visual artists, poet, dancer, or writer).

Ticket link here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/in-good-company

This is one of the ongoing events being offered by the Friendship Community Center with the goal of providing art and entertainment that is affordable for the whole community. Shows are just $10. Please contact us if you would be interested in becoming a show sponsor!

More about the artists:
Andrew Dost is a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, composer, and artist, as well as a northern Michigan native. A lifelong creator, he has performed in many bands, including Metal Bubble Trio, Fun., and Anathallo, and hosts "Christmas at the Old Art Building" in Leland every year. In addition to his work as an artist, Dost is heavily involved in working toward social justice, and is a co-founder of The Ally Coalition, which provides critical support for grassroots non-profit organizations dedicated to bettering the lives of LGBTQ+ youth

Em Randall is a painter, illustrator, and muralist from Northern Michigan. Her work revolves around distilling memory and feeling through portrayals of individual figures, animals, and tokens of collective symbolism

October 10th show will feature guitarist Nathan Salsburg and farmer/writer Nic Theisen.

Poster design by Will Thomas

Our next community potluck! August 5th 6-7pm. The theme is appetizers and desserts!
07/23/2026

Our next community potluck! August 5th 6-7pm. The theme is appetizers and desserts!

Today from 4:00-5:30pm! Come by the Friendship Community Center for good food: Bell peppers, tortillas, bread, celery, s...
07/22/2026

Today from 4:00-5:30pm! Come by the Friendship Community Center for good food: Bell peppers, tortillas, bread, celery, strawberries, cookies, juice, and more! Thanks to Food Rescue of Goodwill Northern Michigan

During the month of July, the Friendship Community Center is asking the community to help develop a master plan to bette...
07/19/2026

During the month of July, the Friendship Community Center is asking the community to help develop a master plan to better serve the wants and needs of the community!

The first step is to hear from YOU! Please provide your input in this online survey, or come in and put some post-it notes up on the board by July 31st!

The Friendship Community Center would like to engage the community to develop a master plan to better align our facility with the wants and needs of the community. The first step in this master plan process is to conduct a Listening Session with the to gather input on several topics. We are asking f...

Today at the center - food from 5loaves2fish and Food Rescue of Goodwill Northern Michigan ! Come by between 4-6pm and p...
07/15/2026

Today at the center - food from 5loaves2fish and Food Rescue of Goodwill Northern Michigan ! Come by between 4-6pm and pick some up!

For ALL VOICES - register now for the upcoming Harmony singing workshop at the Center on July 26th
07/15/2026

For ALL VOICES - register now for the upcoming Harmony singing workshop at the Center on July 26th

Tonight at the Friendship Community Center!
07/08/2026

Tonight at the Friendship Community Center!

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201 Broadway Street, PO Box 51
Suttons Bay, MI
49682

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+12315387348

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