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Grand Traverse Conservation District 

Annual Native Seedling Sale

Through March 31st

Traverse City

 

Seedling sales are available online with 28 high-quality, bare-root tree and shrub species. You can also order in person. Seedlings will be ready for pickup at the Boardman River Nature Center on April 26th & 27th.

Online orders: natureiscalling.org/native-seedling-sale

In person: 231 941-0960

Location for pickup:

1450 Cass Rd in Traverse City

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Cedar/Maple City Lions Club

Home Made Cherry Pie Sale

Pick Up On Saturday, February 24th

Maple City

 

Order your Take & Bake Homemade Cherry Pie now. 10 inch pies made with local cherries, regular or gluten free, for only $15. Each pie serves about 8 people. Pick up on February 24th is between 4 and 6pm. Place your order before February 17th.

Order: 231 342-4118

Location: 100 E Ballinger Rd in Maple City

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Alden District Library 

Events

Throughout February  

Alden

 

Come see a collection of knives that were custom made in Michigan, on display through February. Also, Potluck & Off the Wall Movie Night. Friends of the Library Meeting & Luncheon, a book club, Alden Knitters & Crocheters and much more!

Alden District Library, located at 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318. Free Event.

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Crawford County Commission on Aging

Monthly Programs

Throughout February   

Grayling

 

This month’s events include a Valentines Day Dinner, Taste Testing, Zumba, Pet Assistance, information on Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment and much more.

308 Lawndale St.

Grayling

989 348-7123

crawfordcoa.org

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Rapid City Heritage Festival 

Fundraiser Dinner

Saturday, February 10th

Rapid City

 

The 3rd Annual Spaghetti dinner begins at 5pm and includes music, dancing, pictures, door prizes and more. All proceeds go toward the Rapid City Heritage Festival.

Adults $15, children under 12 are $5 in advance.

At the door: $17, under 12 $7.

rapidcityheritagefestival.org

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The Salvation Army

Valentine’s Tea Party

Traverse City

Saturday, February 10th

 

The Tea Party is at 2 PM at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St. Traverse City. You are invited to join in for a time of friendship and fellowship and enjoy tea, dessert, live music, and a bake sale! Special Musical Guests The Overtones Acapella. Free will donations are accepted. No reservation required.
Link: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/traversecity/events/valentines-tea-party/

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Special Olympics of Michigan

2024 Polar Plunge

Saturday, February 10th

Lake City

 

Check-in and registration begins at 1pm with a costume parade at 2pm. Make an impression and win an award! There will also be a pre-plunge party and a After-Splash Bash and Awards. This is part of The Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan event series.

For more: Ken at 586-530-8275 or Stephanie at 989 429-7295

plungemi.org

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Chain of Lakes Relay for Life 

Adult Prom

Saturday, February 10th

Central Lake

 

Reserve a table now! It’s the 2nd annual Bubbles and Bowties Adult Prom. Start the evening at 5pm with a DJ playing while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and even a photo booth to get your prom pictures taken. We will also have various games and activities throughout the night to keep everyone entertained.  There will be a pizza party at 9pm, and champagne toast at midnight.

Pre-sale tickets will be $75 for an individual ($45 going to Relay For Life) and $125 for a couple ($75 going to Relay For Life).  Tickets will be available from Relay For Life committee members or The Blue Pelican. Tickets are cash only please. 

Sponsorship tables are available.  Reserve a table and receive special recognition for your business or organization. Table sponsorships are available for tables of 6, 8 or 10.  Please contact for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

For more information, contact Syrina at 231.675.2492 or syrina@charter.net or visit us on Facebook, Relay For Life of Chain of Lakes

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The Lake City Senior Center

Pancake Supper

Wednesday, February 14th

Lake City 

 

Pancakes are served from 4PM to 7PM along with sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns . And for the kids there will be pigs in a blanket. Also, coffee, tea, milk, juice, pop & water to choose from.  There will be a 50/50 raffle and other raffles as well.

Location: 120 John St in Lake City

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Community Hope

Love Your Neighbor Food Drive

February 1st through 14th

Missaukee County Locations

 

 

Community Hope and the Missaukee County community are uniting to care for their neighbors facing food insecurities with the 2nd annual LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Food Drive. Area schools, churches, banks and grocery stores are serving as drop-off locations for donations of canned or boxed food. Community Hope, a non-profit organization focused on making Missaukee County a place to thrive, will collect all donations from drop-off locations and distribute them to area food pantries on February 15, 2024. For questions or more information, contact at mekoe@communityhopemc.org or 231.253.4700.

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The American Legion Post 94 Cadillac

Fundraiser Night of Music & Dance

Saturday, March 16th

Cadillac

 

 Get your tickets now for a fun-filled night of music and dance from one of Detroit’s favorites — Jennifer Christiansen. Featuring music from pop to country and more from 7 to 10pm. An enjoyable evening out socializing, listening to tunes, and dancing to your heart's content. All proceeds to benefit the American Legion and its veterans. There’s be lot’s of dancing, entertainment and fun. Not to mention a contest of two.  Get your tickets and kick off your St Patrick’s Day weekend with flare.  For tickets call: 443-803-4954.

 

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Father Fred Foundation

Frostbite Food Drive

February 17th through 24th

Traverse City

 

The foundation will be taking non-perishable food donations and cash or online donations. Monetary donations allow for the purchase of fresh items like eggs, milk, meats and fresh produce. Collection sites are at Tom’s and Oleson’s stores, and Team Bob’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing in Traverse City You can also drop off food donations at Williams Chevrolet. They are a new partner and collection site this year! The community need for food assistance continues to be high. Visits to our food pantry were up 64% in 2023. This growing need in our community and the increased costs to stock the pantry has drastically impacted the foundations food budget.

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VFW Cherryland Post 2780

Stars, Strips & Swing Event

Saturday, February 17th

Traverse City

 

Join in for a night of dancing, food and creating memories. Stars, Stripes & Swing is open to the public with 40’s, 50’s or 60’s attire encouraged! Tickets are available at the post or online.

Location: 3400 Veterans Dr in Traverse City

Online tickets:

eventbrite.com/e/stars-stripes-and-swing-tickets-791438362447

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The American Legion Post 94 Cadillac 

Pickleball Tournament at the Wex

Saturday, March 2nd

Cadillac  

 

Register now for the American Legion Post 94 Cadillac Pickleball Tournament. This “Round Robin Scramble” is open to all pickleball players of all levels. Registration fee is just $30. Prizes will be award to the First, Second & Third place winners.  Register online at:

 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8B8sZ-_J0M5-lS_kEPW8AFrwZTdfBdftap24hAhaN2JbYTw/viewform

 

For further information email Post94.Chris@icloud.com or call 443-803-4954.

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Great Lakes Children’s Museum 

Ongoing Programs

Throughout the month  

Traverse City

 

There are a variety of weekly programs for preschool and elementary age children. Events include Storytime Adventures, Kids Craft Lab, More to Explore, The Mobile Museum and much more.

glcm.org

13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr.

Traverse City

231 932-5354

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Empire United Methodist Church

Grief Support Group

Ongoing

Empire

 

This Grief Support Group will be offered starting on Wednesday, January 11, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. The purpose of this group is to lay a foundation for bereavement education and support. All individuals will be welcomed and valued in a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment. For further information or to sign up, please call Barb Foged at 231-633-3348.

Location: 10050 Michigan St. in Empire

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Disability Network Northern Michigan

Monthly Peer Support Events

Throughout the month

Traverse City

 

Peer support is one of the core services at Disability Network. Who better knows the issues that individuals face than another person with a disability? Events include a Men’s and a Women’s Group, Spirit Club, a Gaming Social Group, Beyond Taco Tuesday and more.

415 East Eighth Street Traverse City MI 49686

231-922-0903      866-869-8600      disabilitynetwork.org

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