FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2026

Talents of Recovery Up North to Celebrate Recovery, Creativity and Community
KALKASKA, MI — Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition is excited to announce the third annual Talents of Recovery Up North, a community celebration taking place Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Kalkaska.

The event will celebrate the talents, creativity, accomplishments, businesses, and journeys of people in recovery while bringing the community together to connect, support one another, and celebrate the positive impact of recovery.

Talents of Recovery Up North will provide individuals in recovery with an opportunity to showcase their artwork, crafts, talents, businesses, and accomplishments. Vendor space is free for individuals in recovery and for recovery programs throughout Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. There is still plenty of room for vendors, and those interested in participating are encouraged to register. This provides an opportunity to share talents, services, programs, and accomplishments with the community.

The event is open to the public and is a celebration of the people, talents, creativity, and accomplishments within our recovery community. It provides an opportunity for people to connect, share their gifts, support one another, and celebrate the many possibilities of recovery.

All proceeds from food and beverages during the event will go toward supporting the Kalkaska Middle School and High School Talent Show, helping provide students with an opportunity to showcase their own creativity and talents.

The event is being supported by several local and regional partners, including the Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office, Chain of Recovery, 217 Recovery, and NAMI Grand Traverse.

“We want to give people an opportunity to see the incredible things people are doing in recovery and to celebrate those accomplishments with the entire community,” said Suzanne Prentice, Coordinator of Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition.

Event Details
Talents of Recovery Up North
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Railroad Square, Kalkaska, MI
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission: Free/Open to the Public

Community members are encouraged to attend, support the participants, visit the vendors, and help celebrate the many positive stories and accomplishments within the recovery community.

For more information about the event or how to participate, contact Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition at Sprentice@catholichumanservices.org or 231-714-7332