The Depot District

08/22/2026

Support a good cause and go get some pies & goodies!

Pie in the park is happening as we speak! Come and grab a pie and donate to the Garden Club/Sturgeon Valley Foundation. If you can’t make it but would like to donate follow the link to make an online donation! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/sturgeon-valley-foundation-general-fund

08/22/2026

🎸🔥 HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR TICKETS YET?! 🔥🎸

Something BIG is coming to Wolverine, Michigan! 🤘

The Four Horsemen – Metallica Tribute are taking the stage at Trailside Campground on Saturday, August 29th! 🎶⚡ With special guest Loophole!

🍕 AND come hungry because Boxcar Cafe & Bakery will be there serving up PIZZA & delicious baked goods! 🍪🍕🧁

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
🚪 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🎸 Show starts at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: $25 | 18+ with ID
📍 Trailside Campground • Wolverine, MI
Tickets on Sale Now:
Trailsidecampground.site

Grab your tickets, bring your appetite, and get ready for an AWESOME night right here in Wolverine! 🤘🔥

Who’s already got their tickets?! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Drop a 🤘 in the comments!

08/22/2026

Come check this out! And then come see us at The Depot for Ice Cream, Pizza at The Boxcar Cafe, or check out our Gift Shop aswell!

TODAY'S THE DAY!

First up: PIES IN THE PARK to benefit the Garden Club! Stop by starting at 10 am and pick up your favorite pie at the gazebo downtown.

Next up: VENDORS DOWNTOWN starting at 1 pm. Select Farmers and Makers Market vendors will be next to the Downtown Market with their goods!

And then: VINTAGE AND CLASSIC CARS will be rolling in to Wolverine at 1:30 and staying until 3 pm. LIVE MUSIC and gorgeous vehicles!

Also: FOOD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION. Stop by and grab a bite!

And don't forget to VISIT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANTS!

It's a good day to be in Wolverine!!

08/21/2026

Don’t forget to check this out if you’re needing some clothes for the school year!

08/20/2026

🎒❤️ BACKPACK BLESSINGS UPDATE! ❤️🎒

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of our amazing community! Our donation boxes are OVERFLOWING with backpacks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, school supplies, and so much more! ✏️🖍️📚

THANK YOU to every single person who has donated and helped make Backpack Blessings possible. Every donation—big or small—is going to help local students start the school year prepared and feeling supported. ❤️

📅 There’s still time to help! Donations will be accepted through Monday, August 24th!

As we finish up our collection, we are now especially looking for classroom paper & cleaning supplies, including:
🧻 Kleenex/tissues
🧴 Hand sanitizer
🥪 Ziploc baggies
🧼 Disinfectant wipes
📄 Paper products & other classroom essentials

📍 These additional donations can be dropped off at the Wolverine Community Library and given to Mrs. Sue Warner or her daughter, Susan Helferich.

Sue and Susan will also be helping us get all of these wonderful donations distributed to our local schools! 🏫❤️

Thank you again for showing just how much our community cares about our kids, teachers, and schools. We truly couldn’t do this without all of you!

🎒 God’s Got Your Back! 🎒
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

08/19/2026

📚👕 BACK-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUPPORT! 🎒✏️

We love seeing our Wolverine community come together to help local kids start the school year feeling confident, comfortable, and ready to learn! ❤️

👚 Back-to-School Clothing Distribution
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Wolverine Congregational Church
🎒 Open to ALL kids K–12!

Gently used, clean clothing for boys and girls has been collected through the Connect Wolverine Back-to-School Clothing Drive and will be available to kids in need.

👕 WANT TO DONATE?
Donations of gently used, clean clothing can be dropped off at:

📍 1902 Resort & Retreats
6750 Haakwood Road, Wolverine, MI 49799

✨ Porch drop-off is fine—no appointment needed!

Whether your student needs a few extra school outfits or your family could simply use a little help getting ready for the new school year, please come check out the distribution!

Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so we can spread the word and make sure our local families know about this wonderful community resource! 💙💚

It takes a community to support our kids, and Wolverine continues to show just how much heart our little community has! 🫶📚🍎

08/14/2026

🎒💙 WOW! What an AMAZING Backpack Blessings Donation! 💙🎒

We want to send a HUGE thank you to Lisa Waldie for her incredibly generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies here at The Depot District! ✏️📚🖍️

Seeing our community come together to help local students start the school year prepared and excited is what this event is all about. Every backpack, notebook, pencil, box of crayons, and school supply donated can make a difference for a child! ❤️

🎒 BACKPACK BLESSINGS IS STILL GOING! 🎒

Want to help? You can donate a backpack filled with supplies OR simply drop off individual school supplies. Our Backpack Blessings are focused especially on helping local Elementary & Middle School students.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:
• The Depot
• Wolverine Community Library
• Atomik Salon
• Farmers Table

📅 Last day to donate: Monday, August 24th!

A HUGE thank you again to Lisa Waldie for helping us add such an incredible number of backpacks to our collection! 🥰🎒

Let’s keep it going, Wolverine! Together, we can send our local kids back to school knowing their community is cheering them on! ❤️✏️📚

Please SHARE to help us spread the word!

08/14/2026

🍦🚂 HAPPY FRIDAY FROM THE DEPOT DISTRICT! 🚂🍦

We’re OPEN today and ready to see you! ❤️

🍨 The Depot Ice Cream Cafe
⏰ Open 10 AM–9 PM

🛍️ Bath Boutique Treats & Friends
⏰ Open 10 AM–9 PM

Come grab some ice cream, cool off with a sweet treat, and take some time to browse all the amazing handmade goodies and local vendor items in the gift shop! 🍦🛍️✨

❤️ A REMINDER ABOUT BOXCAR CAFE & BAKERY:
Boxcar Cafe & Bakery will be CLOSED TODAY, Friday, due to a death in the family. There will be no hot food available today.

🍕🥐 Boxcar Cafe & Bakery will REOPEN TOMORROW, Saturday, from 10 AM–8:30 PM.

We appreciate everyone’s kindness, patience, and understanding during this difficult time. Please keep Lisa & her family in your thoughts and prayers. 🙏❤️

We hope to see you at The Depot today! 🚂🍦🛍️