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Let’s Shop Local!

Gift Shopping in Northern Michigan

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Great Gifts!

Something for Everyone on Your List

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The Gift of Food

The warmest gifts come from up north.

We have it all for the holidays.

Delicious local cherry products.

Local wine and beer. Plus the largest selection of cherry themed gifts in Northern Michigan

Holiday gatherings made easy!

Best of 2014

601 Randolph St. Traverse City WINNER 231-922-8022 • www.baybreadco.com

1213 E. Front St. Traverse City Across from the Civic Center

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Good Food. Local Ingredients.

A Fresh Atmosphere.

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www.TheTownePlaza.com

Holiday Trays & Catering Over 130 Cheeses & Specialty Foods

~ Unique Gift Giving ~ World Famous Smoked Pork Loin, Whole Smoked Turkeys, Smoked Turkey Breasts, Hams, Bacon, Sausage and Smoked Fish.

Nationwide Shipping Available at Plathsmeats.com 2200 East Mitchell Rd. at the corner of Mitchell & Division Roads PETOSKEY 231-348-8100 116 South 3rd Street ROGERS CITY 989-734-2232

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Come & Taste Today!

1132 E. 8th St. • Traverse City • 231.929.2809 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6:30pm

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS OPEN NITES TIL 9

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Let your imagination run wild!

Shop Your Community Day: November 8 Santa’s Arrival, Tree Lighting: December 5

Year ’Round Fun! Trains • RC Aircraft Models • Rockets • Kites Doll House Miniatures

210 E Front Street · Traverse City (800) 659-2021 · (231) 947-1353

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Northern Kids

Something for everyone on your holiday gift list from the shops, galleries and boutiques of Northern Michigan.

BABY’S FIRST MOCS Ankle high so they stay on! $40, CIRCUS SHOP, 323 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.3433, CIRCUSSHOP.COM.

Santa Baby Outfit

Be the first grandma to buy one. Even comes with a gift tag. $38.95. SERENDIPITY, 101 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3241, ILOVESERENDIPITY.COM.

Pacified

SOFTEST BABY BLANKET EVER

Baby can cuddle the lamb and work the pacifier at the same time. Spells break for Mom. $15.99, BLUE BENCH CO., 109 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.7901, FB: BLUEBENCHCO.

Really, it is. Comes in pink too. $29.95.

SERENDIPITY, 101 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.468.3241, ILOVESERENDIPITY.COM.

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Petoskey

Rare & Enchanting

Gifts for the Home

Petoskey’s Chic Boutique

402 E. Lake St. Downtown Petoskey 231-347-5830

Celebrating 87 years of quality Dependable Merchandise and Distinguished Service 307 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey • 231.347.2942

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Count on Golf

A learn-to-count book as taught through a cute little golfing bear. By Susan Greene. $14.95.

AVAILABLE AT CIRCUS SHOP, 323 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.3433, CIRCUSSHOP.COM.

GET ’EM THEIR BUCK Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my! Toy Town has a plush and stuffed menagerie. Hard to choose—but we couldn’t resist the Michigan whitetail. $79.99 TOY TOWN, 122 S. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.8697, TOYTOWNCADILLAC.COM.

FUN LITTLE SUCKERS We didn’t make up that headline—it’s how Squigzes describes themselves. Stick them to a car seat and turn a torture trip into playtime. $49.99. SWEET PEA, 205 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.922.1600, SWEETPEATC.COM.

S’more Pole

Bait your Fire Fishing Pole with a hotdog, marshmallow or whatever else you want to roast over the bonfire, then give it a little jig to flip it over. $20. THE OUTPOST, 359 RIVER ST., MANISTEE, 231.398.5556, OUTPOSTMANISTEE.COM.

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Small Gifts

Bloody Better

Bloody Mary Mix Midwestern style made with handgrated Michigan-grown horseradish and fresh dill. $13.95.

AMERICAN SPOON FOODS. GO TO SPOON.COM TO FIND A NORTHERN MICHIGAN STORE NEAR YOU. OR ORDER ONLINE.

FOR THE BIRDS Banana bread for thrushes, wrens and woodpeckers; pancakes for bluebirds and doves and 148 more ways to entice feathered friends in Recipe Book for Feeding Wild Birds, Birds by Deana Jager. $9.98, MONARCH GARDEN & FLORAL DESIGN, 317 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.7449, MONARCHGFD.COM.

Cherry Cheer

A taste of home for someone in need.

APRON $36.

CHERRY SAMPLER $25.95 (ALSO AVAILABLE IN EXTRASMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE, PRICED ACCORDINGLY), BENJAMIN TWIGGS, 1213 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.947.0208, BENJAMINTWIGGS.COM.

PECAN CARAMEL APPLE Michigan apple dipped in heaven. Ship it to the angel in your life. Many more flavors available on their website. $7.45. THE SWEET SHOP, 111 S. MITCHELL, CADILLAC, 231.775.2201, 49601, SWEETSHOP4U.COM.

A K A Tunnel of Trees Anyone who has ever driven this scenic highway will understand the sign. $64.98, GRANDPA SHORTER’S GIFTS, 301 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.2603, GRANDPASHORTERS.COM.

BEES WAX CANDLES Hand-dipped in cut-glass molds and packaged in burlap bags. Nice hostess presents! $16.95 EACH. THE HAPPY WOMAN STORE, 309 ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0094, THEHAPPYWOMANSTORE.COM.

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Petoskey Experience.

Morning. Peace. Sunshine.

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Northern Michigan’s largest retailer of Life is good® apparel for Men, Women, and Children and much more!

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Petoskey Gems and Jewelry and Gifts Galore Create Word Art with Attitude 320 East Lake Street Petoskey, MI 49770 231.347.5250 Open 7 Days a Week

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Cadillac Visit Cadillac this Holiday Season Cadillac Christmas in the Park Santa arrives, Carols, Tree Lighting Friday November 28th Small Business Saturday Holiday Open House Saturday November 29th Toy Trot 5 K Run Fundraiser for Toys for Tots Saturday November 29th

The place to shop for the perfect gift!

231-775-7901 109 S. Mitchell • Downtown Cadillac Open 10am Monday-Saturday

Loose Gems • Custom Design

Where Fashion meets Affordability 123 E. Front St. • Downtown Traverse City • 943-2122

YOUR SOURCE FOR INSPIRATION & KNOWLEDGE

Women’s clothing, accessories, home decor, baby gifts Monogram PJ’s - Most letters available

101 S. Mitchell St., Downtown Cadillac 231.468.3241•www.iloveserendipity.com

“A Real Genuine Toy Store” with thousands of specialty toys and games

www.runningfit.com 2 TRAVERSE CITY LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU!

122 S. Mitchell St. · Open 7 days thru Christmas

www.toytowncadillac.com 231.775.TOYS (8697)

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Downtown Cadillac • 231.876.2040 www.saturngems.net

TRAVERSE CITY DOWNTOWN 300 E. FRONT ST. • 231.932.5401 TRAVERSE CITY 3301 SOUTH AIRPORT RD.231.933.9242

HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8 SAT. 10-6 • SUN. NOON-5

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Small Gifts

The Perfect gifts for your

MICHIGAN BEER FAN

Michigan Scrabbled Sweet necklace made from a repurposed scrabble square.

Map of the Great Lakes state on the front; letter on the back.

$18. IT’S ALWAYS GOOD, 208 HOWARD ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.4663, ITSALWAYSGOODONLINE.COM

Downtown TC 140 e. Front Street The Grand Traverse Commons 800 Cottageview dr. Ste 20

REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS

www.Brewedinmichigan.com

A reminder of Sleeping Bear and Fishtown every time you go to the fridge. $15. GREAT GOODS, 305 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY.

Use Code “MiBeer14” for Free ShIPPING

231.271.0026, GREAT-GOODS.NET.

• Downhill Skis • Snowboards • Skates • Snowshoes • Cross Country Skis

Love Michigan Ornament

Ski Service & Skate Sharpening 1251 S. Airport Rd. • 231.929.1870 playitagainsportstraversecity.com

We Buy & Sell New & Used Equipment

Yooper lovers take note: includes the Upper Peninsula. $18. AVAILABLE AT MANY NORTHERN MICHIGAN SHOPS. SEE GERIMATEUSSTUDIOS.COM, “WHERE TO BUY”, FOR LOCATIONS.

Harvest Dinners monthly on 2nd Wednesday NOVEMBER 12

GARDEN SIGNS These and many more for your favorite gardener’s stocking. $11.95 EACH AT MONARCH GARDEN & FLORAL DESIGN, 317 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.7449, MONARCHGFD.COM.

Sweet Potato & Chestnuts DECEMBER 10

Duck & Cranberry 231.944.1250 • www.BlackStarFarms.com

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Traverse City

Kitsch & Gifts, Housewares, Clothing, Jewelry Over 70 Michigan Makers, Artists and Crafters

mysecretstash.com • 231.929.0340 122 Cass St. Downtown Traverse City

Celebrate the Holidays with

Kitchen Gadgets Stocking Stuffers Local Gourmet Foods Cookware/Cutlery Aprons/Linens Bar Accessories Gifts Decor and More

Open 7 Days a Week Like Us

156 E. Front Street · Traverse City 231.929.3940 • Like us on

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Beauty & Bling

100% Copper Moscow Mule Mug

Shop Online at peppercorntc.com

Spreading the Power of

OPTIMISM Throughout the Holidays!

Shop the Holidays at Kay’s MON–SAT 10–6 • SUN 12–4

So much more than a makeup store!

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134 E. Front Street Traverse City • 231.995.0551

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Traverse City Best of 2014

WINNER For Your Holiday Needs: Gift Certificates and Baskets Appetizers, Champagne ForCheese, Your Holiday Needs: andGift Personal Attention!

Certificates and Baskets

Appetizers, Cheese, Champagne and Personal Attention!

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Christmastime Tours

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WINNER 509 w. front 946.3300 509 w. front mon-sat 9-7 946.3300 www.burrittsmarket.com mon-sat 9-7 www.burrittsmarket.com

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Start your Holiday Season with a tour of this historic Inn dressed in its holiday finery.

Dec. 7 & 14 • 1-5pm • $15 at the door End your tour with complimentary holiday sweets in the vintage Ballroom.

230 Wellington St. • Traverse City 231.922.9900 • WellingtonInn.com

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Traverse City Give the Gift Of Fun To Northern Michigan’s #1 Entertainment Center

Bowling • Arcade • Laser Tag Laser Maze • Juke N Box Bocce Ball • Cornhole Kids Play Center • Parties

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Artisan Pizzas, Pastas, Salads, Burgers and More!

www.incrediblemos.com 231.944.1355

Only 6 minutes from The Grand Traverse Mall. Just 1.5 miles west of Menards/Chums Corner

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Small Gifts NOSTALGIA CHANNELING

A Cap for a Great Lakes Girl

It takes you back in time AND plays Christmas carols. $75.

GRANDPA SHORTER’S GIFTS, 301 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.2603, GRANDPASHORTERS.COM.

$18.98, GRANDPA SHORTER’S GIFTS, 301 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.2603, GRANDPASHORTERS.COM.

WINTER WARM UP Heiser German mulled cider, made by the Possman Company known for its high-end apple products. Drink with it, cook with it. $8.99.

ELK RAPIDS WINE SHOP, RIVER STREET, ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.9000, ELKRAPIDSWINESHOP.COM.

Moscow Mule Mug

Here’s the recipe: 1 half lime 2 ounces vodka 4 to 6 ounces of ginger beer Squeeze lime into copper mug and drop in the squeezed rind. Add two or three ice cubes, pour in vodka and finally beer. Stir. Cheers! $25.99, PEPPERCORN, 226 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.941.4146, PEPPERCORNTC.COM.

UNABRIDGED A 1957 photo of Big Mac under construction, in jigsaw. Every NoMi cottage needs one. $11, GREAT GOODS, 305 N. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.0026.

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M-22 BEAD

Defend yourself in style with BlingSting Pepper. Hey Northern girl, it can keep the bears away.

Handmade sterling silver charm that shows your love for the Leelanau Peninsula’s coastal highway. Also available are charms for the towns along M22. Fits Pandora and Chamilia bracelets. $95.

$26.99, NORTHERN DECOR, 253 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.7371, FB: NORTHERN DÉCOR.

SLEEPING BEAR GALLERY, 10085 W. FRONT ST., EMPIRE, 231.326.2278, SLEEPINGBEARGALLERY.COM.

CORKY LITTLE PURSE Made in Northern Michigan with Northern Michigan wine corks. $65. GALLERY FIFTY, 800 COTTAGEVIEW DR., STE. 50, TRAVERSE CITY, 231.932.0775, GALLERYFIFTY.COM.

Abstract Accessories She’ll be a masterpiece in her Picasso mules, $249, carrying her Picasso handbag, $145.

HILDA OF HARBOR SPRINGS, 107 W. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.6914, HILDAHARBOR.COM.

RED RUBBER

(with leather uppers!)

COWBOY BOOTS

Best invention since barbed wire, dudette. $150. BAHLES, 210 S. ST. JOSEPH ST., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.3841, BAHLES.NET.

JEWELRY LUGGAGE Pretty way to pack your jewelry for a trip—or to stay home. $35. LUNA BOUTIQUE, 194 S. BENZIE BLVD., BEULAH, 231.882.7359, FB: LUNA BOUTIQUE.

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Northern Woman

Boot Cuties Scrunch up over the top. Fun!

$24.95, BLOSSOM BOUTIQUE, 108 N.

BLOSSOMCADILLAC. MITCHELL ST., CADILLAC, 231.775.6461, FB: BLOSSOMCADILLAC

EXQUISITE We can’t think of a better way to describe Elizabeth Blair’s pearl earrings. Shown here are the pear and bee motifs. Made from Tahitian and South Sea cultured pearls with carved gemstones—sapphire, emerald, tourmaline. PRICES RANGE FROM $2,400 TO $12,000 A PAIR. ELIZABETH BLAIR FINE PEARLS, 115 W. MAIN ST., HARBOR SPRINGS, 231.526.7500, ELIZABETHBLAIR.COM.

SNOWSHOE SWEATER It says she loves Northern winters all over it. $89. THE CLOTHING CO., 339 BRIDGE ST., CHARLEVOIX, 231.547.6363, MYCLOTHINGCO.COM.

Alex and Ani Are in Town

Shown here is an ensemble of the hottest thing for her wrist since Pandora—all lined up and perfect for the holidays. FROM $28 AND UP. FIND THESE ENERGY-GIVING BEAD AND CHARM BRACELETS AT MINER’S NORTH JEWELERS, 222 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.946.8528, MINERSNORTH.COM.

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TAKE YOUR HOLIDAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

LEFT FOOT CHARLEY URBAN WINERY

VISIT OUR COFFEE BAR & ROASTERY

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Canoe Casino Rustic poker set for the man cave. $39.95. NIFTY THINGS, 143 E. FRONT ST., TRAVERSE CITY, 231.929.9665, NIFTYTHINGSONLINE.COM.

STILL AGING One-liter oak-charred keg ($49) to age 1 liter of un-aged whiskey ($33) and/or bourbon. STOP INTO THE NEW GRAND TRAVERSE DISTILLERY ON W. FRONT ST. IN TRAVERSE CITY AND THEY’LL SHOW YOU HOW TO FIND YOUR OWN SMOOTH TASTE. GRANDTRAVERSEDISTILLERY.COM.

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Rustic Romance Candle handmade from Northern Michigan log slabs. $139, LAKE STREET DESIGN STUDIO, 404 E. LAKE ST., PETOSKEY, 231.348.1824, LAKESTREETDESIGNSTUDIO.COM.

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WINE FOR BREAD AND CHEESE Serving boards made from real wine barrels. $65 AND $40. NEST OF GRAND TRAVERSE, 218 E. FRONT ST., 231.946.0232, NESTOFGRANDTRAVERSE.COM.

A BUCKET OF PEACE AND A CUP OF JOY Sure to brighten someone’s holiday. $165, $37. MULLALY’S 128 GALLERY, 128 RIVER ST., ELK RAPIDS, 231.264.6660, MULLALYS128.COM.

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INFINITE SPIRITS Faux martini glasses for your bar décor. $39 EACH. REID FURNITURE, 307 E. MITCHELL ST., PETOSKEY, 231.347.2942, REIDINDEED.COM.

LIGHT DESIGN Hand-painted in Northern Michigan from a Northern Michigan wine bottle. Lovely in a window on a winter’s night. $40.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Cake with Balaton Cherry Compote CAKE 1 pound dark chocolate chips (60 percent cacao or more) 1 cup light brown sugar, packed K cup white sugar O cup very hot coffee 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into pieces 8 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper. Place the dark chocolate into the bowl of a large food processor and

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Songs of the Season ... a cappella.....A Feast to Remember...

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Christmas Dinners Enjoy the beautifully costumed Petoskey High School Madrigals performing songs of the season in a cappella while enjoying a traditional five course English feast. Come one, come all...

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MyNorthTickets.com Brings You These Holiday Performances in a Click NMC Children’s Choir Holiday Concert

When: Nov. 23, 3pm Where: Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Traverse City Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors, Students. Family discounts available.

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The NMC Children’s Choir shares their magical sound and Christmas songs from around the world!

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A Chris tm as Story

When: Nov. 28-30, Dec. 4-8, 11-13, 18-20 Thur.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm Where: Old Town Playhouse, Traverse City Tickets: $15 Adults; $10 Seniors, Students. Family discounts available.

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Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Based on the classic Christmas film and stories by Jean Shepherd. TIX

Mira cl e on 34th Street, th e Mus ica l

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Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical follows a whitebearded gentleman who claims to be the real Santa Claus. He not only fosters camaraderie between Macy’s and Gimbel’s, he convinces a divorced, cynical single mother, her somber daughter and the entire state of New York that Santa Claus is no myth. Presented by Manistee Civic Players. TIX

Home for the Holidays

When: Dec. 13, 7:30pm, Dec. 14, 3pm Where: Lars Hockstad Auditorium, Traverse City

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A Traverse City holiday tradition that captures the spirit of the season. TIX

The Lettermen Christmas

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A Chris tm as Story

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MyNorthTickets.com With Lakeside Civic Players, WSCC Performing Arts presents the celebrated A Christmas Story by humorist Jean Shepherd. The classic holiday play is a memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s and follows 9 year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest for a genuine Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. TIX

Messiah Plus, Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

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holidays Community Holiday Events ALDEN: NOV. 22 Torch Area Artisans Christmas Craft Show, 9am-3pm. Helena Township Community Center, 231.533.9044. NOV. 29 Old Fashioned Christmas Gathering, 5-7pm, Alden Depot, 231.377.7333.

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BEAR LAKE: NOV. 29-DEC.31 Sparkle in the Park. Santa and his elves. Tailgate chili and more.

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BELLAIRE: NOV. 1 Holiday Gift Fair, Bellaire High School, 10am-3pm. DEC. 6 Light Up the Night: Santa, tree lighting, soup cook-off, kids matinee, kids ornament making, caroling, 10am-7pm.

231.533.6023.

Boyne City: Nov. 28

Holiday Open House; Santa Parade 6pm. Dec. 6 Holiday Hobby Craft Show, Boyne City High School 9am-3pm; 231.582.6222.

BOYNE HIGHLANDS: Community Tree Lighting 800.462.6963, BOYNE.COM.

BOYNE MOUNTAIN: DEC. 13 Village Tree Lighting, Santa and Holiday Open House. 5-9pm.

231.549.6000, BOYNE.COM.

CADILLAC: NOV. 8-9 Hobby & Craft Show, Fox Motors, 10am-4pm. NOV. 28 Christmas in the Park. NOV. 29 Small Business Saturday Open House. DEC. 6 Holiday Home Tour, 10am-3pm.

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CHARLEVOIX: NOV. 28 Make ornaments for community tree, parade, Santa arrives, Christmas Tree Lighting. DEC. 6 Charlevoix Merchants Open House. 231.547.2101. Santa at the Castle, 11am-3pm. Castle Farms, CASTLEFARMS.COM. CHEBOYGAN: DEC. 4 Downtown Hospitality Night, 4-8pm. DEC. 31 Ring in the New Year at Festival Square, 11pm. 231.627.7183.

CROSS VILLAGE: NOV. 28 Annual Community Tree Lighting with music, food and festivities at Three Pines Studio, 5:30pm. 231.526.9447.

EAST JORDAN: NOV. 8 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, 10am-4pm at East Jordan High School gym, 231.536.2152. NOV.16-DEC. 19 Members Gift Market, Jordan River Arts Center, 231.645.2220.

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EMPIRE: NOV. 29 Artisans Marketplace, music, food, tree lighting. Empire Township Hall, noon5pm. 231.334.3349.

FRANKFORT: NOV. 29 Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair, Frankfort High School 10am-4pm.

Santa & Mrs. Claus 1-3pm. Community Tree Lighting and refreshments 7pm, Rotary Park.

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GAYLORD: DEC. 6 Santa Parade, tree lighting, Santa & Mrs. Claus, free horse-drawn carriage rides 6pm. Dec. 7 Holiday Shop & Stroll, 6-9:15pm 989.732.4000.

Glen Arbor: Nov. 28 Merchants Pajama Party 5am. Tree lighting, carols, Glen Arbor Township Hall, 7pm. Nov. 29 Holiday Market Place, Glen Arbor Township Hall 10am-4pm. 231.334.3238.

GRAYLING: NOV. 15- 29 Festival of Trees, 10am-5pm, Grayling Mini Mall. NOV. 22 Christmas Walk. Santa arrives in the World’s Shortest Parade followed by festivities including Cinderella carriage rides. 5-8pm 800.937.8837, GRAYLING-MI.COM. DEC. 12-13, 19-20 Farm by Lantern Light 6:30pm, Wellington Farm Park.

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HARBOR SPRINGS: NOV. 29 Caroling, chili, Santa and Community Tree Lighting 6pm. DEC. 6 Merchant’s Holiday Open House, 6-9 pm.

231.526.7999.

INDIAN RIVER: NOV. 28 Christmas Craft Show, Inland Lakes School 10am-4pm.

Christmas in Indian River with parade, Santa & Mrs. Claus, tree lighting 5pm. 231.238.9325.

KALEVA: DEC. 7 Special Christmas Celebration at the Bottle House Museum, noon-4pm. DEC. 21 Annual lighting of the Kaleva Cemetery, a Finnish tradition on the longest night, where hundreds of luminaries are placed on graves, 4pm. 231.362.2080.

LELAND: NOV. 28 Where the Holiday Begins, PJ Party and Sale. 231.256.0079. DEC. 6 Merry Marketplace, Old Art Building. 231.256.2131. DEC. 13 Leland’s Holiday Wonderland. Santa, Christmas Tree lighting caroling and refreshments, 5pm.

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LUDINGTON: NOV. 29 Center for the Arts Christmas Holiday Craft Show 10am-4pm.

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231.845.2787. Ludington Aglow on the Avenue Parade, Santa and festivities. 231.845.0324. DEC. 31 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, 231.845.6237.

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MACKINAC ISLAND: DEC. 5-7 Christmas Bazaar, arts, crafts and meals. Community Hall.

906.847.3783.

MACKINAW CITY: DEC. 6 Christmas in Mackinaw, parade and tree lighting. 231.436.5574.

MANISTEE: DEC. 4-7 Victorian Sleigh Bell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend.

231.723.2575. DEC. 16 Men’s Night Downtown.

DEC. 18 Ladies Night Downtown. 231.398.9355.

231-264-6330 137 River Street Elk Rapids

NORTHPORT: DEC. 14 Christmas Concert with The Village Voices & Northport Community Band. 3pm, Northport Community Arts Center.

231.386.5001, NORTHPORTCAC.COM.

ONEKAMA: NOV. 22 Craft show 10am.

Celebration of Lights. Craft show, chili cook-off, tree lighting, caroling 6pm. 231.889.4048.

PENTWATER: NOV. 29 Festival of Lights, caroling, tree lighting, Santa’s arrival, merchant open houses, carriage rides 5:30pm. 231.869.4150.

DEC. 6 Christmas Craft Fair, Pentwater Public Schools, 866.869.4150.

Shop from home and ship in time for the holidays!

Purchase a kids Nordica ski package, (skis, boots & bindings) and use it for the season... …then return it for 100% credit towards a ski package the next size up!

When the child has outgrown the program they can use their credit towards purchasing an adult (or kids) ski package.

US 31N at 3 Mile Rd, Traverse City 231-946-8810 or toll free 800-346-5788

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The Original Movie Goer’s Special 2 Dinners 2 Movie Passes $38.50 *Your Choice of Any 2 Entrees *Your Choice of Potato *2 Soft Drinks *2 Movie Ticket Vouchers

Emile Henry • KitchenAid • All-Clad Zyliss • Emerilware • Rösle Wüsthof • Cuisinart

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Making Your Kitchen The Ideal Place To Be 421 River St. • Manistee

theidealkitchen.com

Open 7 Days • 231-398-9895

Locally owned and operated since 1992

935-4441 • Grand Traverse Mall 36

PETOSKEY: NOV. 16 Holiday Wine Swirl, Crooked Tree Arts Center. 231.347.4337. NOV. 29 Stafford’s Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade 10am. DEC. 5 Downtown Holiday Open House 6-9pm. 231.622.8501.

ST. IGNACE: DEC. 5 Home for the Holidays Parade, Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive, tree lighting 6pm. Merchants’ open house with refreshments, special sales, drawings, noon-6pm., Santa Land, pictures with Santa, 6pm. 800.970.8717.

SUTTONS BAY: NOV. 23 Holiday Open House. DEC. 5-7 Suttons Bay Holiday Festival.

231.271.6033.

TRAVERSE CITY: NOV. 20-22 Festival of Trees, Hagerty Center. ZONTACLUBOFTRAVERSECITY.ORG. DEC. 5 Holiday Open House, Santa’s arrival and tree lighting 5-9pm. DEC. 11 Ladies Shopping Night 5-9pm. DEC. 18 Men’s Shopping Night.

231.922.2050, DOWNTOWNTC.COM. DEC. 7, 14 The Wellington Inn at Christmas. Tours of the 1905 mansion’s decked halls. 231.922.9900. DEC. 31 Cherry-T Ball Drop, DOWNTOWN. 231.922.2050.

VILLAGE AT GRAND TRAVERSE COMMONS: DEC. 5 Naughty or Nice, holiday gift and drink specials. DEC. 6 Tree Lighting Celebration and Village Open House with carols and horse-drawn carriage rides 6-9 pm. DEC. 13 Santa Lucia Celebration, carriage rides. 4-7pm. 231.941.1900.

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