Almanac
Community Events
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Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 8:30am
Meet a Park Ranger at Esch Beach on Sunday, May 26 at 8:30am for a bird walk where you will meet the National Lakeshore's feathered residents/friends. Park Ranger-led programs will be provided at no charge. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Please call 326.5135, ext. 328, to make reservations or ask questions, or visit their website at www.nps.gov/slbe.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 9:00am
Visit the Interlochen Farmers Market on Sunday, May 12 at Interlochen Corners at the Interlochen Shopping Center at the grassy, tree lined area between Northwestern Bank and M-137. Hours are 9am to 2pm every Sunday through the last Sunday in October. There are 57 vendors at this market this year. For more information including pictures of the vendors and a 2013 directory of vendors showing where each vendor’s booth will be located, take a look at the market’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/interlochenfarmersmarket.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 7:00pm
Spend an evening outdoors with a Park Ranger on Sunday, May 26 at 7pm at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Hear a 45-minute program and the many unique adaptations of owls that make them effective nocturnal predators. Park Ranger-led programs will be provided at no charge. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Please call 326.5135, ext. 328, to make reservations or ask questions, or visit their website at www.nps.gov/slbe.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 10:00amTorch Area Artisans Guild(TAAG) invites the public to join them on Tuesday, May 28 at 10am for a Trunk Show presentation by Frances Krupka of Old Mission Peninsula. Mrs. Krupka has won many prestigious awards for her clothing designed primarily from men’s neckties. The program will take place at the Helena Township Community Center on Helena Road in Alden. Free of charge.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 4:00pmOn Tuesdays at 4pm until August 27, join local instructor David Mellor under the canopy of towering pines on the Elk Rapids District library grounds. He will guide all ages and fitness levels in the art of tai chi. No sign up necessary.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 8:00amLittle Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three special low-cost spay/neuter clinics this summer for Emmet County residents on Wednesday May 29, June 5 and June 19. Female cats can be spayed for just $35 and male cats for $20. For more information or to reserve your space, call 347.2396. Space is limited. Only cash and credit cards will be accepted.
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00pmOryana Natural Foods Market, in partnership with Carter’s Compost and Bay Area Recycling, presents Community Composting Day on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am till noon and 4:30 to 7pm at Oryana Natural Foods Market, near the East Entrance, 260 East Tenth Street in Traverse City. For more information, call Luise at 947.0191 or email luise@oryana.coop.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 8:00amJoin birders for a walk through Lighthouse West Natural Area and Leelanau Sate Park on Thursday, May 30 at 8am. For more information on the Leelanau County Birding Festival and to register, visit the Birdfest website at http://www.mibirdfest.com/ Visit Leelanau Conservancy's event page at: http://leelanauconservancy.org/events/hikes/
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 8:00amNow in its third year, Birdfest provides birders with unique educational opportunities at incredible venues to view our feathered friends, including GTRLC's Dryhill Grassland. For more information and registration see: http://www.mibirdfest.com/
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 9:00amJoin birders for a walk through Teichner Preserve along beautiful Lime Lake on Thursday, May 30 at 9am. For more information on the Leelanau County Birding Festival and to register, visit the Birdfest website: http://www.mibirdfest.com/. See Leelanau Conservancy's events at: http://leelanauconservancy.org/events/hikes/
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 10:00amCome experience the beauty of spring at the Swanson preserve on Little Traverse Lake on Thursday, May 30 at 10am. You will wind your way through the woods, wildflowers, and wetlands, over the creek, and down to the lake while pruning, building boardwalks, and laying woodchips. If you would like to be part of this amazing project, learn about the preserve, and build trails, sign up below or contact Sarah Cook for more information at scook@leelanauconservancy.org. Please bring work gloves and a water bottle and park in the field off the gravel driveway approximately 300 feet south of the farmstand. http://leelanauconservancy.org/events/hikes/
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 7:00pm
Growing and Using Herbs presented by Advanced Master Gardener Volunteer and Junior Master Gardener Instructor Lillian Mahaney will be held on Thursday, May 30 at 7pm at the Bingham Township Hall, 7171 S. Center Highway. For more information call 271.3512
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Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 7:30pmElizabeth McBride, a writer and poet living in Grand Ledge, Michigan, will share poems and other word pictures she created during her artist's residency with the Glen Arbor Art Association. This public presentation is Thursday, May 30 at 7:30pm at the Art Association, 6023 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor, across from Cherry Republic. For more information, please call 334.6112.
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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00amJoin birders for an exploration of the Cedar River Preserve by boat on Friday,May 31 at 8am A kayak or canoe ride through the Cedar River twists dramatically through four ecosystems and many micro-habitats–a rich collection of rare wetland plants and animals. For more information on the Leelanau County Birding Festival and to register, visit the Birdfest website: www.mibirdfest.org. Learn more about Leelanau Conservancy events at http://leelanauconservancy.org/events/hikes/.
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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:00am
Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails announces the 19th annual Smart Commute Week from May 31 through June 7. Join in the week's festivites and reap the many benefits of smart commuting-save on gas and parking, increase your physical activity, and build comaraderie with others in the community-to name a few. For information on The Challenge visit http://traversetrails.org/programs/smart-commute/the-challenge/. For more information in general visit www.smartcommutetc.org or call 941.4300.
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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 10:00amTrail building at Glacial Hills continues on Friday, May 31 at 10am. Come on out and they will teach you how to build. Volunteers will learn a brief history of the property as well as the technique and theory behind sustainable trail design, construction and layout from Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy staff. Please join in every Friday 10am-12pm, April to November. Directions: http://goo.gl/maps/RbwcX Property Description: http://www.gtrlc.org/protected-land/glacial-hills-pathway-and-natural-area/. Trail Map: http://www.gtrlc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Glacial-trail-map_no-con... Please RSVP by visiting our website at www.gtrlc.org or call 929.7911. Please bring water and comfortable shoes, all other tools will be provided. Trail building is a somewhat strenuous activity but all participation levels are appreciated.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 8:30amBirding with Keith will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 8:30am. Fee for the workshop is $10 per adult and complimentary for youth 17 and under with paying adult. Register online at michlegacyartpark.org and click on “Tours and Workshops” or call the Art Park office at 378.4963.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 9:00amCome to the Family 5K and Doggie Dash sponsored by Charlevoix Area Hospital and its School Nurse Program on Saturday, June 1. This event has fun for the whole family - pets too! In addition to the scenic 5K route, a variety of activities will be offered throughout the morning, including yoga, hula hooping, karate, dancing, and face painting. Registration starts at 8am, with the 5K set to begin at 9am. A healthy rainbow breakfast, bagels, and water will be provided for participants. All runners receive a free event t-shirt with registration.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 9:00am
Join the Grand Traverse Conservation District on Saturday, June 1 from 9am till noon at the former Brown Bridge Quiet Area boat launch to create habitat along the Boardman River and prepare the bottomlands for recreational use by removing invasive plants and establishing hiking trails. For more information call 941.0960 or visit www.natureiscalling.org.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 9:00am
Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails announces the 3rd annual bicycle swap to benefit the Recycle-A-Bicycle program on Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 2pm at the Old Town Parking Deck.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00amMichigan's 2nd Annual West Coast Lighthouse Festival will be held June 1 and 2 hosted at Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association's Four Lights and Communities. Events include a craft show at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Book Signing, Chalk Day at Little Sable Point Lighthouse, and performances at 11am or 4pm at each of our four lighthouses on both June 1 & 2. For more information visit splka.org.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00amLove roses? Afraid to try growing them? Want to know more? Attend one of Cherry Capital Rose Society free workshops. Learn rose growing basics. They will have a short presentation and then be available to answer your questions. June 1 10-12 am at Pine Hill Traverse City location June 8 10-12 am at Garden Goods June 22 10-12 am at Manitou Gardens Purchase a rose the day of the workshop at the garden shop and receive a free 2013 membership to Cherry Capital Rose Society. A $20 value. Become a member and receive newsletters full of great rose and other gardening info. Can't come to a workshop? Visit our website for more info at tcroses.org
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 10:00amCome participate in a hands-on training at one of Leelanau Conservancy's natural areas to learn about new invasive species in Leelanau County. They will teach field identification and some removal methods. This is a great opportunity for coastal monitors, trail stewards, landowners, and workbee participants. Meet at the Conservancy Office. Please register in advance by calling 256.9665, emailing Sarah Cook at scook@leelanauconservancy.org, or visiting the website at www.leelanauconservancy.org/hikes.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 11:00amAuthor/artist Dick Evans reads his book for children about the magic of eating healthy foods on Saturday, June 1 at 11am at Peninsula Community Library. Join in for a craft and Rainbow Salad Bar Lunch. Call 223.7700 to let them know you are coming.
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 12:00pmBus Days to Big Sable Point Lighthouse - Meet at the Old Visitors Center, located ahead of the entrance to Ludington State Park on M116 in Ludington. Buses run approximately every half hour throughout the event. Bus Days are SPLKA's way of making the breathtaking Big Sable Point Lighthouse more accessible for all visitors. The traditional 2 mile walk out to and back from the light can be offset by riding an LMTA, handicap accessible van through the sands to the parking lot in front of the Lighthouse. Transport will cost visitors $2 each way (or $1 each way for children) and helps to offset the costs of SPLKA's rental of the buses. The lighthouse, gift shop and tower are all open on those days and evenings for your viewing, climbing and shopping experience!
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 1:00pmThe village of Kingsley and the Kingsley Friends of the Library are again sponsoring the “Adams Fly Festival”. The festival will take place at Brownson Park and the Kingsley Branch Library in the village of Kingsley on Saturday, June 1. Events begin at 1pm and conclude at 7pm. This year the festival will feature all aspects of fly fishing with fly tying demonstrations, casting demonstrations, tying and casting lessons, displays of river boats and fly fishing equipment, local artists, outdoor clubs, Streamside Orvis, Northern Outfitters, and the legendary fly rod maker Bob Summers. On display in the library will be the film “The Making of the Adams Fly,” displays of antique fishing flies and equipment, and local historians. Most activities and events are free. Many items and services available for purchase. Microbrew tent admission $20.00 – includes Adams Fly Pint Glass and two brew tokens. First 200 entering the food and brew tent receive an authentic Adams Fly.
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Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 9:30amJoin birders for ride on the Inland Seas schooner and view Gull Island by boat on Sunday, June 2. Lunch is included. Leaders are Dr. William Scharf and Jenee Rowe. Meet at boat at 9:30am. For more information on the Leelanau County Birding Festival and to register, visit the Birdfest website at www.mibirdfest.com.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 12:00pmJoin in for a series of workshops that will change the way you manage your money on Tuesday, June 4 at noon. You will learn how to: • Build wealth and reduce your expenses • Plan for your financial future • Set goals like buying a home Space is limited, contact NMCAA to pre-register! (231) 947-3780 (800) 632-7334 Refreshments will be served and feel free to bring lunch or dinner with you. All workshops will be held at: the Crystal Center, Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 4:00pmDiva Day, a fundraiser by the Friends of the Bellaire Library will be held on Tuesday, June 4 at Bellaire Bed and Breakfast, 212 Park Street in Bellaire, anytime between 4 and 7pm. There will hors d’oeuvres, mini manicures/massages, fashion/hair consults, skin care, raffle, all things for the Diva in you. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and are available at the Bellaire Public Library, Call 533.8814 for more information.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 6:00pmAuditions for the 2013-2014 school year will be held Tuesday and Thursday, June 4 and 6 from 6–8 pm at NMC. The audition involves singing the first verse of "America the Beautiful" and performing simple vocal exercises. Student placement in one of the six choirs depends on both chronological age and musical and vocal readiness. Students in K-2nd may enroll in Prelude or Dolce Choirs without an audition. Schedule a 5-minute audition by calling 995.1700. https://www.nmc.edu/programs/academic-programs/music/childrens-choir/aud...
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 6:00pm
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary of TC is offering a Paddle Craft Safety Course that is open to the public, in hopes of making this summer a safe boating season for Michigan. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 6-9pm at First Congregational Church at 6105 Center Rd., TC. The course will be taught by John Heiam and Lois Goldstein, experienced leaders from the Traverse Area Paddle Club.
This is an evening class covering canoe and kayak safety, emergency procedures, regulations, selection of boats and gear and a general intro to paddlesports in northern Michigan. The fee is $10 to cover the cost of the textbook. Please call Dianne Walker at 941.8076 for more information or to sign up for this course.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 12:00pmThe League of Women Voters Leelanau County Energy Committee will report on the findings of a recent survey of Leelanau County's energy producers and users on Wednesday, June 5 at noon in the Leelanau County Government Center. The public is invited. Many bring a sack lunch. A business meeting will follow the committee's presentation.
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013 - 7:00pmMatthew Stackpole, Nantucket native and marine lecturer, who is instrumental in the restoration of the last sail-driven, wooden whaling ship in the world, the Charles W. Morgan, will give a presentation about the restoration project and the future of the historic ship on Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm in the Maritime Heritage Aliance's Edwin and Mary Brown Boat Shop at the Great Lakes - Discovery Center Campus, 13268 W. West Bayshore Drive in Traverse City. Tours of the facility and boats will be available. Suggested donation is $10. For more information, go to www.maritimeheritagealliance.org.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:00amCome participate in a hands-on training at one of the Leelanau Conservancy natural areas to learn about new invasive species in Leelanau County on Thursday, June 6 at 10am. They will teach field identification and some removal methods. This is a great opportunity for coastal monitors, trail stewards, landowners, and workbee participants. Meet at the Conservancy Office. Please register in advance by calling 256.9665, emailing Sarah Cook at scook@leelanauconservancy.org, or by visiting the website at www.leelanauconservancy.org/hikes.
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Friday, June 7, 2013 - 8:30pmEnjoy a free outdoor showing of the film Pee-Wee's Big Adventure at F&M Park in Traverse City on Friday June 7 at 8:30pm (If rained out, make-up date of June 8 at 8:30pm). Bring your own chair or blanket. Attendees are encouraged to bike, walk, or carpool to the event as part of TART's Smart Commute Week. More information at www.bikeintc.org.
Exhibits
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - 11:00amMay 28-December 1, at the Benzie Area Historical Museum in Benzonia. Lilacs Bloom'd: Civil War Remembrances. Through a display of artifacts, letters, and photographs, the exhibit demonstrates how the Civil War (1861-1865) impacted the lives of the people who came to live in the Benzie area, and explores how our understanding of the Civil War is influenced by the Grand Army of the Republic and Bruce Catton.
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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 5:00pmThe Leelanau Artists at the Old Art Building in Leland will host their thirteenth Annual Exhibition on May 31 through June 2, 2013. This exhibition represents the work of a group of visual artists who meet weekly to paint at the Old Art Building. Some work in oils while others use watercolors, pastels, acrylics and other media. The purpose of the group is to participate in the imaginative and challenging creative process and to enjoy the camaraderie and inspiration of fellow artists. The opening reception is Friday, May 31 from 5 to 7:30pm and is open to the public. The exhibit will continue on Saturday, June 1 from 10am to 6pm and Sunday, June 2 from 11am to 5pm. This group of artists is an affiliate group of the Leelanau Community Cultural Center and supports the programs and operation of the Old Art Building.
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Friday, June 7, 2013 - 6:00pmElizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts (OAC) will be hosting an exhibition of contemporary artists Janet Grissom (painting) and Tom Radca (sculpture, ceramics) in its Beck Gallery alongside works by Oliver Art Center members in the Borwell Gallery from June 7 until July 7. There will be an opening reception from 6pm – 8pm on Friday, June 7. Like the reception, the galleries are free of admission.