Events at Northwoods
Connect, Create, Celebrate: Open Invitation to events beyond Sunday services.
Join us! Everyone is welcome!
Millbend Coffeehouse Presents
Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller
Saturday, May 9 at 7pm
Hilary Tipps and Steve Obermiller are the kind of duo you don’t just hear—you feel. With tight vocal harmonies, rich guitar work, and songs full of folksy wisdom and real emotion, they create an unexpectedly magnetic sound. Their newest release, MacGuffin (2024), builds on the charm of their debut, Love (and Other Mysteries), and proves this pair is just getting started.
Ted Mahaney will open this concert with some groovy Saxaphone.
For information and tickets, visit www.millbend.org.
Read Along With Rev. Sarah
Love at the Center by Sofia Betancourt
Our Love at the Center read-along continues in April! We’ll be gathering to discuss the next two essays in this collection of contemporary Unitarian Universalist voices exploring love as the heart of our faith. The next two essays are:
“We Call These Things Love,” Rev. Adam Robersmith
Reflections of a Japanese-Descent UU on Cultural Contexts of ‘Love’,” Rev. Shige Sakurai
Join us for one (or both!) of our upcoming discussions:
• Thursday, April 23, 6:00–7:30 pm (Zoom)
• Sunday, April 26, 12:15 pm (in the library and on Zoom)
Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are just jumping in, you are warmly welcome. Please RSVP here. This will ensure you receive reminder emails, and you can also reserve a copy of the book for purchase or borrow. Come be part of the conversation as we continue exploring what it means to place love at the center of our shared life.
Open Sign Up Events
Sign-Ups are parties, classes, and fun experiences hosted by Northwoods members — a great way to connect, learn, and support the church! The fundraiser may be over, but spots are still open year-round. Check out November’s events below — if you’re free, sign up and join the fun! Click the event title for more information!
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Paws-itively Proteinaceaous Go home with y 3+ pounds of nutritious dog food. Saturday, April 4, 2026 – 10:00 AM HOSTED BY: Elizabeth Saxton at Northwoods. $15.00
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Poetry/Story Slam A fun, noncompetitive way to hone your slam poetry skills. Friday, April 10, 2026 – 7:00 PM HOSTED BY: Terry Meyer and Laura Zimmerman in Terry’s home. $15.00
- Reel Fun Fishing Cast, relax, and enjoy the great outdoors! Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 9:00 AM HOSTED BY: Nolan Valor at Dennis Johnston Park, Spring. $10.00
- Craft Supply Swap Rehoming neglected supplies, with snacks and laughs! Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 9:00 AM HOSTED BY: Mira Dessy and Elizabeth Saxton in The Woodlands. $10.00
- Ladies’ Laughter Hour–Indian Version Videos of comedienne Zarna Garg, and Indian-inspired refreshments. Saturday, April 17, 2026 – 7:00 PM HOSTED BY: Ann McAlpin in her home. $25.00.
- The Great Northwoods UU Quiz-Off: Team Entry A night of trivia with a Unitarian Universalist twist. DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 7:00 PM HOSTED BY: Sara DaSilva and Hillary Valo at Northwoods. $40.00 (Solo entries also available – $15.00)
- Vegetarian Meal with Mother Earth Chef prepared vegetarian meal, and an environmental speaker. 12:15pm. DATE: Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 12:15 PM HOSTED BY: Teresa Allen at Northwoods. $20.00
- Crash Course in French Culture Pronounce names of famous French writers, composers and artists, plus a little information about popular French dishes. DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 1:00 PM HOSTED BY: Terry Meyer at Northwoods. $10.00
- China Cat Sunflower Festival Relax to the groovy sounds of the Grateful Dead – with beer, wine, sodas, and snacks. DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026 – 4:00 PM HOSTED BY: Jane Zachritz and Mark Holt in their home. $30.00
