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About the PAS program at Grand Valley: Grand Valley opened its satellite Physician Assistant Studies program in Traverse City in 2015, in an effort to educate students who want to stay in northern Michigan and provide patient care in rural and underserved communities. The TC PAS cohort connects regularly with the larger Grand Rapids PAS cohort via interactive television. The interactive television allows instructors from either campus to deliver lecturebased material to the PAS students. Additionally, there are faculty located at both campuses who teach small group and lab-based classes.
When Deming graduates, she hopes to work in the greater Traverse City area and be an agent for change.
we are in the same room, having the same experiences through interactive television,” she said.
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“I liked what I saw, I liked the emphasis on rural health care. We’re caring for my 98-year-old grandmother, and I like the support network she has here,” Deming said.
In January, Deming and others in her PAS cohort will begin clinical rotations to continue their medical training. Currently, they are shadowing
The PAS program has an articulation agreement with NMC that grants preferred admission to the program at the Traverse City Center for two qualified NMC students who meet admission criteria. Learn more about programs and pathways from NMC at www.gvsu.edu/tcprograms.
continued her education and is now enrolled in Grand Valley’s Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) master’s degree program. She is pleased to be able to continue to live in northern Michigan and work, when needed, at her family’s 140-acre cherry farm.
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“I knew I wanted to stay in this area after high school to help on the farm, so I started at NMC and it was such a great fit,” Deming said.
“The people I met were so incredibly welcoming and so supportive. I was able to continue taking a blend of NMC courses with professors I knew and hybrid Grand Valley classes at the University Center, which gave me variety,” she said.
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Before graduating from NMC, Deming would talk with various university representatives at the college about the next steps. She said Grand Valley’s Traverse City program felt right.
Deming noticed advertisements for the PAS program and felt compelled to investigate. Grand Valley opened its satellite PAS program in Traverse City in 2015, to educate students who want to stay in northern Michigan and provide patient care. Since that program began, more than 70 percent of students who earn PAS degrees work in the area.
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“I see that staffing is an issue as is transportation, getting to a provider. Hopefully, more telehealth capabilities can help change that,” she said.
Northwestern Michigan College provided Deming an opportunity to explore many avenues, including the sciences that had become a passion of hers during high school. She earned an associate degree from NMC, which created a smooth transition for Deming to enroll at Grand Valley State University’s Traverse City Regional Center and earn a bachelor’s degree in allied health
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Line 5 is a 645-mile, 30-inch diameter pipeline that transports about 20 million gallons—or about 500,000 barrels per day— of light crude oil, light synthetic crude, and natural gas liquids through Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, originating in Superior, Wisconsin, and terminating in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.
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“The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The deeper meaning of those familiar words of 19th-century French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr reference how turbulent changes don’t affect reality other than to cement the status quo. Therefore, a change of heart must accompany experience before lasting change
This was well evidenced recently by a news report [from The Holland Sentinel] headlined: “Michigan abortion law [of 1931] also bans cohabitation, adultery, sodomy and blasphemy.” Let that sink in, from our 21st-century perspective.
Friendsoccurs.and neighbors, this is an appeal from the heart to many of you to seriously consider how some recent—judicially and politically driven—changes (allegedly to restore some imagined, long-ago status quo) are posing existential threats to our contemporary democratic norms and society.
First, they need to register to vote. This can be done online, starting at vote.gov/ register/mi.Theyshould
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I invite those who want to shut down Line 5 to rely on solar and the parts supplied by China (who build a coal-fired plant a week) or wind (the parts will be buried and won’t decompose). Or we can go chop down trees for the wood stove.
Frank W. Hawthorne | Petoskey
Yes, there is a definite destruction of U.S. democracy and family values with our current White House administration. Campaign promises have been broken, and there is a total lack of understanding the true needs of U.S. citizens.
As each month goes by, Trump’s policies and advice to foreign leaders prove to be more brilliant and ring true. Republicans can’t vote for Biden’s bills that are full of ignorant economics and don’t benefit hardworking U.S. citizens. At this point, Biden needs to prove he is mentally sound and can lead this nation. So far, this administration is a horrible joke that has caused many to suffer the world over.
However, the grift of this perverse strongman only works when he attracts an equally perverse cadre of unquestioning, followers (henchmen), who are persuaded to subvert free and fair elections and use threats, intimidation, and violence against any of the majority that stands against their dear leader.
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to enter daily. The woke agenda is another huge distraction of this administration and has caused families to leave public schools and seek Christian schools that understand normal family values.
Of these items, our hope is they use the former for a lifetime and never have to use the latter.
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Fascism (and, incidentally, apartheid) is the forcing of minority rule on the majority—kind of like the opposite of democracy. Like a cult, it requires the emergence of a corrupt, charismatic, sociopathic, and sadistic leader.
Plan B does not require a prescription, but when it is needed, it is needed. It is readily available online with a three-pack costing somewhere around $35.
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As our children, nieces, nephews, and young people leave home this fall for college, service, or career, there are two essential items they need to have.
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also have two or three packages of emergency contraceptives (aka Plan B), especially if they’re going to live in a red state, but anywhere. Even if the young person is male. Access to emergency contraception can change a person’s life.
The pipeline supplies approximately 65 percent of propane demand in the Upper Peninsula and 55 percent of Michigan’s statewide propane needs. So, let’s shut it down, shall we? Has it escaped anyone what is happening in Germany? Russia is shutting off gas. If you want to revert to coal, this is the way.
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I assume those opposed to Line 5 ride bicycles and don’t use anything other than renewable energy.
Thus—from stripping women’s reproductive rights, to crude, religiousbased attacks on gay rights and pride movements, to election-denialist assaults on the very machinery of government and democracy—we now have witnessed how some conservatives respond to the great issues of our times; i.e., they ignore them to focus instead on conspiracies, scapegoating, moral false equivalencies, and divisive wedge issues.
Knowing this, we’ve calculated that Biden’s recent reference to MAGA Republicanism as “semi-fascism” was exactly half right (or wrong).
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It is therefore a moment in time for principled conservatives to step up and say, “Enough!”
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Biden’s focus is on reversing everything that Trump put in place for U.S. prosperity and safety. Biden has no plan for our security or growing wealth, but has given us a new 40-year high for inflation. There is no wall at our nation’s border, but Biden put up a wall at his beach home paid for by citizens. The Biden supporters hold signs that read SAFER AMERICA while the southern border is open for terrorists
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In the wake of the anniversary of the horrid U.S. Biden-organized Afghanistan pull-out, a raid was scheduled for our former president’s personal home for the sole purpose of distraction. Every day we learn of new levels of corruption and double standards by the FBI and DOJ.
Based on the classic 1992 comedy film (created when director Penny Marshall was inspired by the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League), the latest adventures of the lovable Rockford Peaches women’s baseball team have arrived. This time around, you’ll find fresh and intriguing performances and adult content from a new and authentically diverse ensemble led by Abbi Jacobson (who also co-created this streamer-version), D’Arcy Carden in a fabulously confident stride, and Nick Offerman taking over where Tom Hanks left off as the team’s reluctant coach. Built on characters and stories that can be felt anew today, the series is both a time capsule and a call to arms. You’ll be drawn to the quiet endurance of all these characters fighting to find their way in a world that fails to see their talents and their potential. Available to binge season one without a seventh inning stretch on Amazon Prime.
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You may not be thinking about ice and winter coats just yet, but Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City is. Sept. 1519, they’re hosting the NHL Prospect Tournament in their newly renovated space, giving the rest of us the perfect opportunity to dig out our hats and gloves—and team spirit—well before the winter season kicks in. The tournament showcases the prospects of five NHL teams: our own Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Prospect tickets are $10 for general admission and admit you for the full day: Thursday, Friday, and Sunday each have two games. True Wings fans will want to stick around the following week (Sept. 22-26) for the Red Wings Training Camp and the 22nd Annual DRW Training Camp Golf Classic held at the Traverse City Country Club. Get all the details at centreice.org.
Ernest Hemingway would have approved of The Burrow’s delish dessert menu, most notably the shortbread cookie crust, custard, and whipped cream that make up their signature Key Lime Pie (big enough for sharing…a bite) at just $10. With just the right hints of fresh citrus and the cool creamy mouthfeel you crave, not even the rich crumbs of the crust will be left behind. Known as the official pie of the Florida Keys, this classic is just as comfortable in the Michigan archipelago as it is down South. Not only is the Burrow’s contemporary California-inspired menu full of other surprises, but you can enjoy them all in the stylish open kitchen layout and redesigned bar and patio. (Sorry, no polydactyl cats allowed!) The Burrow offers lunch and dinner menus Tuesdays through Saturdays, and during peak summer season, they can even deliver down to your boat or dock at the nearby marinas. Located at 12930 S W Bay Shore Drive just west of downtown Traverse City. burrowtc.com
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The Sweet Water Warblers—comprised of Michigan songbirds Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou, and May Erlewine—bring their show to Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7pm. The trio will play off their 2020 album, The Dream That Holds This Child, which focuses on modern femininity and creates beauty from pain. Tickets: $20-$50. simpletix.com/e/sweet-water-warblers-tickets-110160
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For 20 years, Petoskey has hosted the C.S. Lewis Festival, celebrating the work of one the the most enduring authors in English literature. This year’s event will be held at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Sept. 15-18 and will offer a speaking series alongside book discussions and a film night. The festival leans more toward the scholarly and religious works of Lewis, so you’ll hear a bit less from Aslan and the White Witch and more from folks like New York Times bestselling author and keynote speaker Ann Voskamp (known for One Thousand Gifts: Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies). The theme of this year’s festival is all about women, including a discussion with author Carolyn Curtis about her book, Women and C.S. Lewis: What His Life and Literature Reveal for Today’s Culture. Tickets for various events range from $20-$60; see the lineup and purchase tickets at cslewisfestival.org.
Volunteering numbers are down across the nation and across the North—we even wrote a story about it this week. But Thursday, Sept. 15, marks United Way of Northwest Michigan’s annual “Day of Caring,” which the organization calls “northwest Michigan’s largest day of volunteering.” Day of Caring encourages local businesses, organizations, families, friend groups, or individuals to “adopt” volunteer projects to help area nonprofits, focusing on short-term commitments that can still make a notable impact for local orgs. This year, for instance, United Way is still seeking volunteers to help the likes of Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center and The Salvation Army with yard work and window washing, or to assist Newton’s Road with the assembly of STEM-at-home activity bags. (As a thank-you, volunteers will be treated to an after-party at The Filling Station from 3:30pm to 6pm on September 15.) Those interested in making a difference in our community for this year’s Day of Caring can learn more at unitedwaynwmi.galaxydigital.com.
Grand Traverse County received just over $18 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and they are now taking applications from organizations who have bright ideas about how to put the money to good use in our community. Earlier this year, the county put out a poll to the general public to help identify eight core areas where locals feel we need dollars and attention. Those priorities are, in order: support critical infrastructure needs; and increase attainable workforce housing; enhance mental and behavioral health; increase child care capacity and quality; support public safety; stabilize the healthcare system; enhance small-business support and economic development; and increase the number of skilled employees to fill in-demand jobs. If you work for an organization that can make these changes happen, head to gtcountymi.gov to learn more about the funding guidelines and access the application. Applications will close after Oct. 31, 2022.
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For the under-caffeinated among us, Roast & Toast is piping-hot coffee mecca, and this autumn, you’ll find us cozied up with a mug of their Bour-Burundi brew. Inspired by the flavor combo of coffee spiked with buttery bourbon, this variety got off the ground when a pairing dinner at Palette Bistro—the beanery’s sister restaurant—introduced the team at Roast & Toast to Bardstown Bourbon Company (Kentucky). The result: Fresh Burundi coffee beans are barrelaged for 30 days in the distillery’s spirit-soaked casks. From there, each batch is meticulously roasted at the café’s downtown Petoskey space for a perfectly caramelized coffee with a medium palette and woody finish. Replace your alarm with this heady joe, and you might just leave the house on time! Enjoy a cup at the café, or pick up whole and roasted Bour-Burundi beans (12 oz) for $19.95 at Roast & Toast’s downtown Petoskey and McLaren Medical Building locations. (231) 347-7767. roastandtoast.com
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The fossil fuel companies and pollutionspewing corporations are not the only villains here. We all have a hand in what has happened, and is happening. Our unquenchable need for ever more things using ever more resources coming from ever more distant places has become a consumerism hunger eagerly fed by companies we criticize.
with 100 percent of their parts made in the U.S. Nearly all the electronics come from elsewhere, as we learned during the supply chain problems when U.S. manufacturers could not find chips to coordinate all the electronic bells and whistles in today’s personal vehicles. (Two Tesla models and a Mustang come closest to being totally American made, but half the top 10 are, ironically, Hondas.)
As a wise Pogo once said, “We have met the enemy, and he is us.”
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Time to get dressed, and you should really check the labels. Made in Vietnam, China, Laos, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Bangladesh, Indonesia…the list of countries from which we import clothing is long and includes
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Not that you’re at work, likely sitting on an imported chair at an imported desk looking at imported, plastic partitions, you can go to work on your mostly imported laptop, desktop, or tablet computer, all wrapped in even more plastic.
Time to head off to the concrete, steel, and glass office if you’re not working from your wood, concrete, and glass home. If you’re like 76 percent of the rest of American workers, according to our Department of Transportation (DOT), you’ll be driving your personal vehicle to work. Since only about 1 percent of those vehicles are all electric, fossil fuels will be powering the rest.
When the workday is over and you’re home again, you might watch some television on your likely-imported set or listen to some music on your imported headphones or earbuds. Tired from a long day, you climb back into bed, pull up some dyed, imported linens, turn off your imported lamp, and call it a night.
The mattress on which you likely slept has textiles, dyes, and metal coils, all of which came from someplace and left behind waste products in the air, on land, or in water. The sheets and blankets at least partially came from water-heavy cotton farms and were probably made in a European Union country, as Portugal, Italy, and Germany are the bed-linen leaders.
Getting out of bed might have finally put you in contact with some American-made products, as about 85 percent of carpeting sold in the U.S. is manufactured in and around Dalton, Georgia. However, nearly 70 percent of hardwood flooring is manufactured in and imported from China, where there are almost no regulations controlling lumbering or the dyes and preservatives they use and often forget to tell us about.
Those vehicles, traditional or electric, will be awash with imported parts. In fact, there are currently no vehicles sold in the U.S. made
But once you get into the bathroom, you’ll be pleased to know the majority of sinks, toilets, and fixtures are manufactured here in the U.S. The toothbrush, electric or manual, likely came from China and uses that ubiquitous plastic.
So, you woke up this morning in your cozy house, condo, or apartment courtesy of some utility company probably burning fossil fuels to generate power. Trees were cut down, transported, and milled to create the lumber that likely framed your residence. The copper for the wiring was mined, transported, and made into that wiring. The PVC pipes within and under your living space were manufactured using fossil fuel byproducts.
Virtually everything we touch all day, every day comes with some downside in terms of where it was made, how it was made, and/or the impact of that process on people and the environment. Our desire for ever more stuff is why that stuff is made.
Virtually everything we touch all day, every day, comes with some downside in terms of where it was made, how it was made, and/or the impact of that process on people and the environment. Our desire for ever more stuff is why that stuff is made.
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You were probably awakened by an alarm clock—few, if any, digital alarm clocks are manufactured in the U.S. because the electronics all come from someplace else. Maybe you use your cell phone as your alarm clock. About 70 percent of those were made in China, and many of the rest put together in South Korea and imported here. And all that plastic that surrounds clocks, phones, and everything else is mostly a natural gas byproduct.
Once you make it to the kitchen, you’ve just about run out of American-made products, though there are coffee makers made here. But the utensils, microwave, and non-stick pans are all likely imported, which means both manufacturing and transportation carbon footprints.
plenty of places not so worried about employee fairness or the environment. Most of the dyes used have chemical rather than vegetable origins. Polyester and all its variations, by the way, is another form of plastic and a fossil fuel byproduct.
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in national publications have increased visitors to northern Michigan, as has the pandemic, with people looking for smaller, perceived safer communities to visit. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore broke attendance records in 2021, with 1.7 million visitors (mostly in July and August). That’s up from 1.3 million in 2010, and, given the same growth rate, will be 2.2 million in another 10 years. The total population of Leelanau County, where the dunes are located, is about 22,000. The Cherry Festival brings more than a half million people into Grand Traverse County, which has a population of 97,000. It’s no wonder we sometimes feel overwhelmed.
A few years ago, I visited a lake in upstate New York with a friend. The lake was rimmed with cottages and motels and carpeted with boats and jet skis. When we went to town for dinner, the sidewalks were elbow-to-elbow with people, and the restaurants had such long waits that we’d be ready for breakfast by the time we got fed. I wouldn’t visit there again and most certainly would not consider living there.
any attempt to stifle or regulate tourism is motivated by people who found their slice of paradise and now want to keep everyone else out. The fact is, if we don’t carefully plan and regulate tourism, we will lose the character that attracted people in the first place.
If you know not where you’re going, any road will take you there. But you may find it’s not a place you want to be.
The Michigan Association of Planning produced a document called “Master Planning for Tourism in Michigan” in 2020 that addresses many of the issues and impacts related to tourism. It provides “guidance…to plan for tourism that supports the community’s economy and quality of life while protecting and enhancing the unique cultural and natural assets that attract these visitors.”
Here are some things other communities are doing to ensure that tourism’s overall effects on the host community are positive: curtailing or eliminating shortterm rentals, especially in areas zoned residential; providing financial incentives for affordable housing; reducing the size and duration of summer events and moving some to other times of the year; eliminating advertising programs designed to increase tourism; developing winter tourist activities to spread out the visitors and provide businesses with a more stable base of customers; and taxing tourist revenue to offset infrastructure expenses.
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The World Tourism Organization defines sustainable tourism as “tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.” Overtourism is what happens when the “carrying capacity” of a community is exceeded. Carrying capacity includes physical (lodging), economic (cost/benefit), social (changes caused by tourism), and biophysical (ecosystem) metrics.
The impact of tourism is usually expressed solely in economic terms, specifically dollars brought into the community. Those dollars are mostly spent in hotels, restaurants, and retail shops. But the costs to the host communities are rarely itemized. These include wear and tear on the infrastructure, environmental damage, rising prices, noise, crowds, and changing the culture of a community.
If we are at or approaching overtourism, we need to be especially vigilant about analyzing the impact of new developments designed to bring even more tourists. Local governments and planning commissions can and should address the potential negative impacts of tourism in their planning processes. This is within the purview of community planning
Left unchecked, tourism affects many other issues in the community. For example, as short-term rentals proliferate, year-round housing is eliminated. Lack of affordable housing then limits the people who can live here and eliminates a source of labor for the very businesses that benefit from tourism. Year-round populations diminish, reducing support for schools and other community assets. Communities are in danger of becoming hollowed out shells in the winter and Disney-like villages in the Somesummer.saythat
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Yet, in more than one of our area’s towns this summer, I had the same feeling. Have we passed the tipping point from sustainable tourism to overtourism? How can we preserve communities that people actually want to live in, not just visit for a week or two?
Karen Mulvahill is a writer living in northern Michigan.
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Traditionally, Labor Day marks the end of summer, the time when children return to school and tourists go home and locals breathe a huge sigh of relief. Following a gloomy, sometimes grueling winter, those of us who live in northern Michigan yearround feel like we’ve earned our beautiful summer. But by the time August comes around, we find ourselves longing for
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GOAT Deputy Casey Thrower, a 40year veteran of the Madison County (Alabama) Sheriff's office, was making rounds on Aug. 26 to deliver civil documents when two goats started exploring his patrol car, Fox13-TV reported. Thrower found a goat inside the car, chewing on paperwork, and another on top of the vehicle. Fortunately he thought to make a video as he scolded them for their antics, ordering one to get out of the car. "Don't eat that!" Thrower can be heard yelling. He explained that he often leaves his door open so he can flee from attacking dogs after he delivers documents.TheChiang Mai Zoo in Thailand is prepared for animal escapes. How do we know this? On Aug. 23, the zoo staged an annual drill to teach zoo workers how to respond to an escape, CNN reported. For the drill, one employee dressed in an ostrich costume, complete with tail feathers and a long neck and head, while others chased him through the zoo's Africa Zone. Some couldn't help giggling as the "ostrich" bobbed his head and body up and down to imitate the bird's gait. When they caught the faux ostrich, they put a hood over its head and led it back to its enclosure.
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Missouri River in a pumpkin, NBC News reported. On Aug. 27, Hansen set out in an 846-pound pumpkin for a 38-mile float on the Big Muddy to celebrate his 60th birthday. "I've been dreaming about this," he said. "This has been a five-year journey to get a pumpkin that's big enough." Hansen grew the pumpkin himself; his wife named it Berta.
Sean Stewart, 27, of Snohomish County, Washington, has been doing a lot of fishing lately -- but not for the aquatic specimens Washington is known for. Instead, KIRO-TV reported, Stewart has been using a rodent glue trap attached to a fishing line to take money out of night deposit boxes around the area. "This particular method is pretty unique, we haven't seen that one before," said Jason Toner, chief of the Stanwood Police Department. A Wells Fargo branch in Stanwood was able to capture video of Stewart, although he also hit more than a dozen other banks. "He was only successful a few of the times out of the many times he tried at area banks," Toner said. He faces 13 counts of burglary in the second degree.
Tempe, Arizona, Mayor Jennifer Adams is expected to recover from her injuries after being thrown from her horse, Bucky, on Aug. 28, AZCentral reported. Adams was warming up Bucky for a trail ride when the horse started running and, well, bucking. When the reins broke, Adams was tossed to the floor of the arena, resulting in broken ribs, a punctured lung and a concussion. She credits her helmet with saving her life: "If I didn't have it on, I would be dead." While recovering, she'll cover her mayoral duties remotely. 231-421-8868 231-421-8868 231-421-8868
After a punishing two-year hiatus because of COVID, the World Gravy Wrestling Championships returned to Rossendale, Lancashire, England, on Aug. 29, the BBC reported. During the contest, entrants grapple in a pool of gravy for two minutes to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice. Carol Lowe, restaurant manager of the Rose 'n' Bowl Pub where the event took place, said people came from "far and wide" and the atmosphere was "absolutely bouncing." Competitors are encouraged to don "fancy dress" and are also graded on entertainment value. "It's very messy," Lowe conceded.
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Over the Labor Day weekend, former boxer Mike Tyson (now a cannabis mogul, according to NJ.com) was set to debut his "bitten-ear-shaped" edibles at three New Jersey dispensaries. Tyson, you may remember, bit off part of Evander Holyfield's ear, then spit it out, 25 years ago this summer during a boxing match in Las Vegas. In an interview earlier this year, Tyson said the "bitten-ear" product is his way of controlling the narrative about the infamous moment. "They fined me $3 million for biting his ear," he said. The edibles are a "way to flip it to the positive side."
On Aug. 20, New Hampshire Fish and Game officers, along with a member of the U.S. Forest Service, were called to an Appalachian Mountain Club hut in Bethlehem to confront Brian Cheverier, 35, of Boylston, WMUR-TV reported. Around 6 p.m., Cheverier was found atop the hut, naked, where he had been threatening hikers; officers said he was "highly agitated." Cheverier descended from the roof of the hut around 10 p.m. and was escorted to the Zealand Trailhead parking lot, where he was taken into custody.Amanda
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in the volunteer world could prove “elusive.”
are unlike any I’ve seen anywhere else. I have talked to lots of other people doing similar nonprofit work in other communities, and I’ve worked in other communities, and I’ve never seen anything like what we have here.”
These days, it appears many people are more willing to give of their treasure than they are of their time. To a certain extent, that was always true: A Gallup poll from 2013 showed that 65 percent of respondents were volunteering their time to organizations they believed in, compared to the 83 percent that were donating money. That volunteer percentage stayed relatively constant throughout the 2010s, but dropped to 58 percent in 2020 and continued its downward slide in 2021 to 56 percent.
What’s behind the decline? The author of the most recent Gallup report mused that “concerns about COVID-19 exposure and public health safety measures” were limiting the “willingness and ability” of many Americans to perform volunteer work, ultimately suggesting that a return to normal
“We’re fortunate in that we have not seen a drop-off in terms of volunteer hours and engagement,” Lake says. “Honestly, we didn’t see a drop-off even early in the pandemic, and right now, we’re actually seeing slightly higher numbers than we were in pre-pandemic times.”
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A National Crisis; A Local Haven
One example is the National Cherry Festival, which came back this year for its first
“We are challenged right now with many volunteers ‘retiring’ after 50 and 60 years of service,” Paye explains. “And by retiring, I mean [those individuals] might still be with us, but instead of running large events for us, they are just signing up for shifts instead. We
With so much attention paid to jobs and employment, though, another side of the labor shortage has sometimes gone overlooked. Every year, a huge number of organizations in the United States—including the majority of nonprofits—rely on volunteers to provide key services, pull off major community events, and more. But since COVID-19 disrupted the global ecosystem, volunteering trends have yet to revert to normal.
are learning to adjust our needs a bit more to the volunteers’ availability, but we are always looking for more help.”
But if a return to pre-pandemic volunteer activity is possible, then northern Michigan may be a good proving ground. Not only is the region home to dozens of nonprofit organizations, but it’s also historically been home to many people who are tremendously generous with their money and their time. Indeed, for Deb Lake, who serves as director of communications for Goodwill Northern Michigan, exceptional volunteers are among the local community’s finest assets.
“A lot of people will say, ‘Traverse City has the best volunteers in the world,’ if you want to get hyperbolic about it,” Lake says. “But honestly, the volunteers in this community
Goodwill is one of numerous organizations locally that relies on volunteers to make its services possible. Particularly, Lake notes that volunteers are the driving force behind Goodwill’s Food Rescue program—which collects “soon-toexpire, fresh, healthy food” from grocery stores, farms, caterers, restaurants, and food processors and delivers it to local food pantries—as well as food service at local homeless shelters. The good news lately, Lake says, is that Goodwill has largely bucked the national trend of declining volunteer numbers.
That type of email blast, Boatman says, has become a standard volunteer recruiting strategy in the race management world, which is dealing with volunteer shortages nationwide. Even major, brand-name events that rarely had trouble filling their volunteer roles prior to the pandemic are running into hurdles
“Thingsnow.have been down across all races,” Boatman says of the volunteer situation. “For example, I’m in Madison, Wisconsin, and our IRONMAN is struggling to fill positions right now, and they don’t know why.”
By Craig Manning
For the past year, employer struggles have dominated the conversation around the national labor shortage. From low unemployment rates and understaffed businesses to a nationwide quitting trend big enough to earn the grandiose title of “The Great Resignation,” it’s news to absolutely no one that hiring has been tough.
A look at northern Michigan’s volunteer shortage
full-fledged festival since the pandemic. But according to Executive Director Kat Paye, the festival’s return to air shows, parades, live music, and other hallmark events wasn’t accompanied by a corresponding return of volunteers. Instead, Paye says the festival had to “make do with less” and learn “to work more lean” because of down volunteer numbers. Plus, beyond lower volunteer counts, Paye notes that many key long-time volunteers were putting in fewer hours this year—a sign of a generational shift in the organization’s volunteer ranks.
Not every local organization has had the same fortunate experience as Goodwill, however. Event organizations, especially, have struggled to ramp back up to preCOVID volunteer numbers, even as they’ve otherwise roared back to business as usual.
Sara Boatman works as volunteer manager for Race Day Events, a Wisconsinbased company that does race management for events in both Wisconsin and Michigan. Boatman’s event slate encompasses numerous NoMi races, including the Traverse City Triathlon and the upcoming Sleeping Bear Marathon. For the latter, Boatman has been having a tough time finding volunteers, and even sent an email to participants in late August asking whether racers had “any friends or family who might be interested in cheering you on while volunteering.”
One factor that could be to blame, Boatman says, is the slow return of student volunteers. Honor societies, sports teams, and other school clubs or groups often have volunteer hour requirements, which means a built-in contingent of local volunteers. Races that offer a fundraising component— monetary donations to a volunteer’s nonprofit group or charity of choice—tend to do best with these younger groups. But
Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?
Just like understaffed businesses, organizations with reduced volunteer ranks are buckling under the weight of carrying out their missions without enough helping hands.
The result? Just like understaffed businesses, organizations with reduced volunteer ranks are buckling under the weight of carrying out their missions without enough helping hands.
The Cherry Festival isn’t the only local event that has found itself short-handed on the volunteer side. As northern Michigan’s racing and athletic competitions have come back online, many have struggled to find volunteers to serve key functions like packet pickup, water stations, and finish line.
Lean Times in the Event Business
starting to bounce back on that front now, especially with school resuming for the 2022-23 academic year. Boatman is hopeful that she and her colleagues and clients will see an influx of volunteer interest for events like the Sleeping Bear Marathon, which is scheduled for October 1 and offers a $20 fundraising donation per volunteer.
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commitment.“Thisisa great example of what maybe stops people,” Chesney says. “I initially thought ‘Hey, I should [volunteer to be a big sister]!’ But I was newly married and had no kids, and right away, I shifted from ‘I should do that!’ to ‘I can’t do that! I don’t know anything! What do I have to offer?’
Looking back, I had so much to offer; I just didn’t know it. I had no idea that most of these kids are just looking for someone to hang out Whilewith.”any local child can sign up to be a part of Bigs, the organization’s core
For Bigs, finding more volunteers is the lever that could most enable the organization to expand its reach and impact. And that impact, Chesney says, can be quite
According to Executive Director Cecilia Chesney, Bigs managed to retain most of its volunteers through the pandemic, but has struggled to recruit new big brothers or big sisters ever since. One hurdle, she says, is that an optimal mentorship experience between a big and a little will always be an in-person activity. COVID has made some community members want to minimize face-to-face interactions, which has affected recruitment.
substantial. Bigs data shows, for instance, that the program leads to better school performance for nearly 80 percent of local kids who are involved, and that 52 percent of former littles reported that their big kept them dropping out of school.
“It’s the way that we change generational poverty,” Chesney says of the work that Bigs does. “If we show kids different ways to look at things, they get experiences and opportunities that, in their world right now, they don’t have. They get a glimpse at a different kind of life. And then they ask, ‘Ok, how do I get there?’”
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Big Shortage for Big Brothers Big Sisters Also hoping for a bounce-back in volunteers? Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs). Bigs connects kids and teens from a five-county northern Michigan region (Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau) with adult mentors. Those mentorship relationships are largely informal: Instead of, say, tutoring, “bigs” and “littles” mostly get together to have fun, whether by playing a round of mini golf or going to a movie.
mission is to connect kids from unstable, low-income households with adults who can mentor them. Based on local data, Chesney says there are approximately 6,000 kids across the five-county region who fall into the organization’s target demographic. Right now, Bigs has roughly 325 volunteers, which means the organization is reaching just a small percentage of the children who could theoretically benefit.
Even beyond a global pandemic, though, Chesney says it’s always been difficult to convince folks to sign up for what can end up being a multi-year commitment to influence the life of a child or teen. She recalls when she first heard of the organization, before she became affiliated, and the trepidation she herself felt about making that kind of
Boatman says students were largely “not allowed to fundraise” during the pandemic because schools were trying to minimize COVID
From cotton to cashmere, it’s time to get cozy
Before you start drinking cider around a bonfire, stock up on this season’s sweaters to keep you warm and comfy through the fall (and into the impending winter months). Local stores offer up an array of options, from soft and sleek choices to fluffy shawls that could double as a blanket. Whether you’re looking for a great gift or hoping to refresh your wardrobe a bit, these small shops have elegant and stylish choices for every taste.
Northern Michigan is a wonder to behold during the autumn months, the bright reds and dazzling yellows offering a stark contrast to the lush blues of Lake Michigan and its tributaries. With summer drawing to a close, it’s time to start dreaming of fall, with its cooler temps, crisper air, and cozier attire.
Warm and Wooly: Crystal Lake Alpaca Boutique of Frankfort
The Local Touch: Haystacks of Suttons Bay
If you guessed alpacas, you guessed correctly! These animals were originally bred for their wool by the Incans around 6,000 years ago in an effort to create more luxurious clothing, and today alpaca wool remains a high-quality material. It is softer than cashmere, warmer than wool, hypoallergenic (no itch), strong (lasts for many years), and lightweight. It repels dirt, odor, and water.
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What has four legs, a long neck, and produces one of the finest and more durable textiles used for clothing?
Crystal Lake Alpaca Boutique in Frankfort has a herd of over 50 alpacas from which they make some of the best mittens, scarves, and socks in the area. Some of their most unique (and cozy) items are their ruanas, which resemble a cross between a poncho and a shawl. These are the perfect extra layer for the cooler months: Warm but not stifling, soft yet supple, durable and easy to clean.
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If you haven’t yet visited Haystacks for one of their sweaters, we recommend you hurry over to one of their Up North locations (see below). This local brand of soft and unique clothing started in 2000 in one of the historic fishing shanties in Fishtown in Leland and has grown immensely thanks to the popularity of the designs found in the shops—like their Dreamers Sweater, which sells out every year!
If you already have a Dreamers Sweater (or two), our top choice for this season is the Leelanau Cotton sweater ($58), an invitingly soft, waffle-knit cotton piece that’s handmade for Haystacks. This flowy sweater comes in an array of blue tones and features an asymmetrical handkerchief hem and a design that flares at the hip. Available in a single size that fits most, it styles perfectly with leggings or jeans for an evening out or a day lounging around the Haystackshouse.now has Michigan stores in Leland, Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids, Petoskey, and Traverse City (plus a shop in Connecticut and another in Florida), with the Suttons Bay location serving as the design studio and online hub.
According to Chris Nelson, one of the boutique’s owners, “they are the perfect autumn covers… [and] can be dressed up for a romantic evening out or worn casually with jeans.” One size fits most, making them an excellent gift option for those interested in sustainable fashion or anyone who could use something warm to snuggle into this autumn. The Venetian Ruana ($199) is reversible, featuring two different shades of blue with a gorgeous geometric print and a snap neck closure.
Cozy and Casual: Livnfresh of Gaylord
Some of us prefer a more timeless look, borrowing from past trends and giving old garments a second life in today’s styles. Slip Vintage in Traverse City seeks to breathe fresh life and deliver a modern twist on the traditional secondhand store model.
For this upcoming chilly season, Asher recommends snuggling into this Catalina Reindeer sweater ($188) that’s “in amazing condition for being over 80 years old.” With 100 percent wool construction, ribbed sleeves and collar, a cool reindeer and shield design, and timeless maroon and cream coloring, this sweater from the 1940s would make an excellent companion when curling up with a book, enjoying a hot cocoa, or attending a winterAsherparty.provided some styling ideas, mentioning that this is “a sweater that could be layered over a collar shirt, a maxi dress and tights, or worn over pajamas for the ultimate winter outfit.”
If carefully curated outfits that have an emphasis on both style and quality speak to you, Threads is right up your alley. Owner Chris Jaconette creates a distinctive and fashion-forward inventory every season that has customers returning annually to find the perfect outfit.
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Level Up: Threads of Petoskey
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Not only is Slip focused on breathing new energy into older clothes, it’s also a place that strives to create a community filled with likeminded individuals who appreciate and want to learn and discuss vintage fashion. Owner Katie Asher is passionate about taking on the culture of fast fashion and working to provide people with alternatives that are just as stylish while being gentler on the planet.
Looking for a soft, laid-back top to wear every weekend, whether you’re on the trails or at the tailgate? Livnfresh of Gaylord has a huge sweatshirt selection for fall.
The collection focuses on pieces that boast top-notch materials, thoughtful construction, and unique designs. One of their stand-out items this season is their White & Warren cashmere crewneck sweater ($295). This soft garment is made from 100 percent traceable cashmere and offers a flattering yet simple straight fit, so you can wear it with practically anything. Dress it up with one of Threads’ eye-catching accessories, or toss it on for an extra layer at dinner. No matter the look, the White & Warren cashmere sweater is the epitome of versatile fashion.
Vintage Finds: Slip Vintage of Traverse City
Stop into their storefront on Bay Street in downtown Petoskey or check out their selection at their online store. Out-of-town customers even have the option to set up a shopping appointment via video chat!
We especially love the “Michigan Rocks” Petoskey stone sweatshirt ($58.99), featuring a fleece-lined funnel neckline that’s perfect for keeping the chilly wind at bay during the cooler months. This is a great fall sweatshirt for running errands, raking leaves, or walking along the beach, and perfect for wearing underneath a jacket come winter. The details on this sweatshirt are what make it stand out: Metal-tipped aglets on the drawstrings, raglan sleeves that start at the top of the shoulder for a more appealing look, and a variety of bright colors that go beyond the traditional heather gray. The combination of cotton and polyester prevents the sweatshirts from shrinking, which means it’ll be a favorite for this fall and futureLivnfreshautumns.has two locations—one in Traverse City and one in Gaylord—and offers free shipping from their online store.
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As a Senior Software Engineer of the Money Platform team, you will be joining a team of highly talented and energetic engineers who are building the cohesive payment processing solution to integrate across the company. This team fosters collaborative discussions where ideas are reviewed, discussed, and improved to strike the right balance of speed of delivery with thoroughness and accuracy of delivered features. Every voice is heard and important to the way we deliver a quality product, and we need your help!
•Create context maps of how your solution interacts with others in the Hagerty Technology Portfolio. Design HTTP APIs that implement those •Asinteractions.newfeatures are added, decide whether to extend, refactor, or add new domain concepts.
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• Assist application architects in developing and applying the initial implementation of new patterns/ •libraries/frameworks.Understandthepurpose of what you are building and how it fits into the larger picture to implement scalable, complete solutions.
• Prepare complex supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and monthly journal entries to record revenue and expenses associated with our insurance operations.
•Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting, and annual audits.
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• Act as a servant leader to development teams as needed to remove impediments and manage •dependencies.Ensureasustainable pace within the Scrum framework and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
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•Interface with our clients every day, building relationships, driving utilization of our product, and resolving the thorniest client satisfaction issues.
• Partner with other leaders and technologists to ensure strategic alignment and determine priority of upcoming features.
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As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for recording revenue and expenses associated with our insurance operations. This includes accounting for premiums payable to carrier partners, commissions earned by Hagerty, and commissions payable to brokers who refer business. Additionally, this role is responsible for accounting related to our reinsurance company in the U.S. market.
• Write, test, document, and bug-fix code with a special emphasis on stability and long-term supportability.
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•Work with project manager to prioritize onboarding projects and design / development tasks.
• Serve as Scrum Master for multiple engineering teams to reinforce Agile values and practices.
•Decompose complex business concepts into bounded contexts.
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agile environment, leveraging modern cloud-based technologies to drive data-driven decision-making in analytics and the growth of Hagerty’s data products.
•Build shared understanding around concepts core to Hagerty across DIT and the company at large.
•Design software solutions for shared services’ product teams.
To apply for this position, please visit our career site at careers.hagerty. com. (EEO/AA)
• Develop good, comprehensive, automated unit, integration, and endto-end tests.
•Perform ad-hoc projects and tasks with minimal guidance and •Identifysupervision.and recommend opportunities to improve efficiency or reduce costs.
The solution architecture practice at Hagerty fully comprehends complex business needs and designs software solutions to fulfill them. Our architects are natural leaders in the organization through subject matter expertise, creative problem solving, and a knack for explaining and simplifying complexity.
•Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders.
•Responsible for project management of client “go lives” that run over the course of several months per •Utilizeclient.statement of work provided by the sales team to gather and fine tune requirements for website design and development teams.
• Lead the way on shaping a positive team culture.
•Proactive client communication dealing with outages, new features and overall “health” of the account.
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•Manage client communication throughout the onboarding process to ensure client understanding of process and continued buy-in.
• Manage and oversee activities and personnel of the Claims Quality Assurance program, including training, development, mentoring, scheduling, and performance •evaluations.Developand/or improve audits for all teams, as needed.
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•Become a Speed Digital platform expert so you can be a resource to both the Client Success Manager and our clients. You will also be responsible for working with company leadership to drive continuous improvement of our client success operations, devising and implementing methods of measuring client satisfaction and client success manager performance.
As a Client Onboarding Specialist, you will be the liaison between client and technical resources after contract completion in the sales process. You are responsible for the training on SaaS products and shepherding the client through the process of designing and developing their custom website.
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•Work closely with FP&A team to develop budgets and forecasts and to explain •Reviewvariances.workpapers and reconciliations for non-complex areas.
• Coach at a development team level to ensure best technical practices, proper flow of work, and prioritization of tasks.
As a Client Success Manager, you will be responsible for proactively communicating with our clients to build our client relationships and respond to client questions and concerns via email, phone, and chat.
As a Client Success Team Lead, you will manage Speed Digital’s Client Success and Onboarding team members, serve as the primary point of contact for customer escalation, and be directly responsible for the health of Speed Digital’s client relationships.
•Serve as the point of contact for the project internally and externally and provide thorough documentation and accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders on a defined cadence.
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As the Claims Quality Assurance Manager, you will be integral to the claims management team, having direct oversight on the Claims Quality Assurance program. This program supports the claims organization in improving the claims experience, both internally and externally, and in accordance with jurisdictional and company standards through completion of regular audits and communication on performance via feedback to both individuals and the overall team.
As a Scrum Master, you will act as a servant leader who is responsible for overseeing delivery for development teams while also promoting a positive team culture, coaching teams to self-organize, communicating with transparency, and empowering the teams to maintain a sustainable pace to carry out organizational goals.
To apply for this position, please visit our career site at careers.hagerty. com. (EEO/AA)
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The DIT (Digital Innovation Technology) Architecture Team is seeking a Solution Architect to join us in creating software solutions that help drive Hagerty’s Insurance and Enthusiast businesses. This position resides in the Shared Services organization, which is responsible for products that provide customer data management, identity and access management, billing, payments, and vehicle information services.
•Participate in evaluating vendor solutions and their tradeoffs for the product’s development lifecycle.
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Automotive enthusiasts make the best Sales and Service Agents—or at least they do at Hagerty. If you love cars, offering great service, and selling a superior product, then it’s time to get in the driver’s seat. Day to day, the job entails promoting and selling Hagerty services to members and agents, with an emphasis on preparing quotes and helping members understand new policy opportunities. The role is a great fit for a self-starter and people person who has strong problem-solving skills and collaborates well with others. (Bonus points if you are bilingual in English and Spanish!) A personal lines insurance license is a requirement of this position, and Hagerty provides the necessary training and education to obtain licensing, as well as materials and licensing fees. Sales and Service Agents work 8-hour shifts during business hours, which are as follows: Monday through Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm; and Sunday noon to 4pm. To apply for this position, head to careers.hagerty.com.
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Thanks for stopping by and welcome to RTV, Inc at RealTourVision.com. We are a growing company currently seeking a motivated individual with excellent communication and organizational skills that can develop into one of our account managers and assist with our national accounts. Our candidate will support our Tour Track team and National Sales Managers. RTV’s Tour Track division currently performs hundreds of professional photography, aerial drone, and virtual tour jobs monthly for companies like Best Western, KOA, Choice Hotels, Red Roof Inn, and more. If you would like to know more, please reach out to us. We look forward to meeting you.
•Build local, regional, and statewide awareness through targeted campaigns, direct events, club presentations, and through the creation of an influencer network.
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Join our fun team in selling great gifts and jewelry. Paid parking, paid lunch break and great employee discountsjust in time for the holidays!
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•Develop streaming data integrations to support products across the Hagerty portfolio and support realtime
Are you searching for an opportunity to unlock your potential and be a part of a team focused on making a difference in the lives of others?
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We are looking for a dynamic clinical team member who is self-motivated, curious, fun, and above all, dedicated to providing outstanding patient
As a Territory Manager, you will develop new and existing agency partnerships, drive sales, and increase market penetration and awareness within the Indianapolis, Indiana, market. Frequent travel is required to sell and present Hagerty products to agents and attend local marketing activities such as car shows, club activities, and individual relationship-building meetings.
Sales and Install Team HOURS/PAY: part-time/$15-$17/hr TRAVERSE CITY
Multiple openings storewide for sales floor, customer service and home delivery/ install team. Go to bestbuy. com or stop in to fill out an online application on an in-store computer. Don't forget to complete the online interview too; that is a prerequisite for an in-person interview.
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The Traverse City Country Club is hiring. We are looking for experienced waitstaff, bartenders, and culinary team members. Not experienced? We are happy to train motivated employees. We offer
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•Developengineering.and implement robust and scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, parallel processing frameworks, and other AWS/Salesforce cloud
•Execute business plans for large agencies and networks.
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HOURS/PAY: full-time/$18.5/hr
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#1 gift store in the area has an opening for a full-time sales associate.
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To apply for this position, please visit our career site at careers.hagerty. com. (EEO/AA)
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varied, including, but not limited to, maintain floors, glass, bathrooms, and removing trash. Being a Cleaning Technician at Interlochen Center for the Arts provides many opportunities to work together on projects as a team with your co-workers and to also work independently. Taking ownership of an assigned building means that you make it yours. You decide the cleaning priorities based on the scheduled environment every day for all who utilize the building, of which you can be proud. You will develop a relationship with the faculty/staff in your building. EVS Management is always available to assist with any questions you may have.
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We are looking for enthusiastic and driven team members to join the Benedict team. Benedict is all about connecting with the community through food, so we are seeking individuals with a passion for food, a drive to learn more, and a focus on bettering our community as a whole.
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NIFTY THINGS, LLC Sales Associate HOURS/PAY: full-time/based on experienceTRAVERSE CITY
DR. PICHE AND DR. OLSON DDS Dental Assistant HOURS/PAY: full-time/$17-$24/hr
Our amazing team of baristas is looking for you to help serve up good vibes and great coffee in downtown TC! FT and PT opportunities are available. This is a fun, fast-paced environment and we are very flexible with scheduling. Previous barista experience is not necessary; we will train you! We would love to meet you over a coffee!
TRAVERSE CITY COUNTRY CLUB Server/Bartender/Host/Culinary HOURS/PAY: full-time/Position DependentTRAVERSE
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•Implement best practices around software development and big data
•Develop and support Hagerty’s cloud-based data warehouse to enable analytics and product
You will be partnering with a team of talented engineers working in an agile environment, leveraging modern cloud-based technologies to drive data-driven decision-making in analytics and Hagerty’s data products.
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•Drive awareness, influence, value, and engagement through the agent/ broker distribution channel to achieve growth
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3rd Shift eCommerce Soft Goods Fabricator HOURS/PAY: full-time/Hourly TRAVERSE CITY
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•Developsolutions. and implement batch data pipelines using tools such as Apache Airflow, Snowflake, and numerous AWS products (EC2, Fargate, ECS, Lambda, and RDS).
•Market Hagerty products to insurance brokers, regional automotive influencers, direct clients, and commercial facilities.
•Represent and relay Hagerty’s vision for Saving Driving and Enjoying the Ride to the hobby and our partners.
•Develop solutions to catalog and manage metadata to support data governance and data
•Throughobjectives.several channels, including product marketing, awareness campaigns, and influencer networking, establish and grow Hagerty’s membership platform and the Hagerty Drivers Club product.
To apply for this position, please visit our career site at careers.hagerty. com. (EEO/AA)
We are offering full time, four-day 10hour shift, flexing between Sunday night through Thursday morning or Monday night through Friday morning. This employee should also have a flexible schedule to be able to work overtime hours and/or weekends as needed. The position pays up to $18/hr, a shift premium and a $1,000 signing bonus. 3rd shift will have safety emergency button lanyards available and on them at all times when operating machinery. eCommerce creates products for third party vendors that has entrusted TentCraft to fabricate their products and ship to their customers.
•Create strategy, development plans, and collaboration with marketing, virtual sales teams, product managers, national partner teams, and appropriate regional field team members to drive sales results in the specified territory and region.
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As a Data Engineer, you will be joining a fast-paced, high functioning team to build and maintain data pipelines and services that support Hagerty’s Enterprise Data Hub (EDH). Internally engineered and developed, the EDH includes data processing and storage, services, APIs, and Hagerty’s internally facing “Data Portal” web app. In this role, you will develop data pipelines, services, and cloud-based infrastructure to support the growth of Hagerty’s insurance business and automotive lifestyle brand.
To apply for this position, please visit our career site at careers.hagerty. com. (EEO/AA)
care. We are committed to clinical excellence, recognize the sacredness of human relationships, and honor all of our interactions as a precious opportunity to make someone’s life better. Much of our practice’s focus revolves around comprehensive care with special attention paid to the TMJ, joint stabilization and full mouth rehabilitation. As health care professionals, candidates must demonstrate a stable and healthy personal lifestyle along with a positive attitude in service to others. This position requires a professional appearance and genuine empathy to graciously support our patients at each visit. If this is you, please drop off or send a resume and a paragraph about yourself.
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TentCraft is an amazing place to dive into manufacturing for the first time in that we provide a culture of personal and professional growth while keeping work fun and a little weird or, if you are well experienced in the manufacturing world, come bring your wealth of knowledge and help us make it better! Yes, you read that right: we said pool covers. You might ask yourself, "But, TentCraft, don’t you make ground shattering, fabulous tents?" We do, but, we have also expanded to pool covers and need to bring on an awesome individual like
Do you have a voice for radio? Are you passionate about local journalism and telling the stories of northern Michigan? Interlochen Public Radio (IPR), part of Interlochen Center for the Arts, is looking for a general assignment reporter, and if you have the research chops and the audio skills, yours could be the newest voice on NoMi radio. (Part of the role even includes filling in as the local host of one of two daily NPR News programs: Morning Edition and All Things Considered . How cool is that?) IPR is looking for someone with experience in news reporting who is great on deadline and knows how to find, pitch, and develop a fascinating story. In addition to a full benefits package, you’ll also get the perk of employee discounts to Interlochen events and performances, plus employee development and tuition reimbursement programs. This full-time position even includes a year of housing, if needed. Start telling your story by applying at interlochen.submit4jobs.com.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Universal & Homemaker Aides HOURS/PAY: full-time$15.11-$16.92
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Plow Truck Driver/Equipment Operator
Seeking heavy equipment mechanic to help maintain our fleet of plow trucks and road equipment.
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yourself to help us jump into the deep end of this exciting new adventure! Although this position mainly requires hot air welding, the other primary duty is industrial sewing.
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Focused on the event and experiential marketing space, the TentCraft Art Team is a dedicated group of fun and weird artists with diverse backgrounds. Production Art and Final Art set up will keep you busy and fully engaged; yes you are a creative, but fast, efficient finished products with a focus on quality and happy clients is what turns your crank. A fun and "Make it Better" approach to work is essential! Some duties include maintaining accurate and up-to-date sketch templates; Creating scaled mockups based on client and project management requests; Collaborate with entire project team including Sales and Production under the direction of Project Management to create custom products; Identifying solutions to 3d design challenges; Creating compelling product designs for customers.
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Aides perform individual in-home personal care for clients of the Commission on Aging. Additionally, Aides provide homemaking assistance such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, dusting, and related items. All positions at the COA offer medical benefits with low employee premiums including a health savings account Grand Traverse County contributes into annually as well as a very competitive defined contribution plan for retirement. All positions also have access to a robust time off schedule including personal time, vacation time, and 12 paid holidays.
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HOURS/PAY: full-time/$18/hr
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic leader responsible for delighting our guests and achieving our tasting room and event financial goals. This position oversees all aspects of the tasting room as well as event sales and operations. This individual works with our staff, providing regular visible leadership and coaching, to ensure that our team is consistently delivering exceptional service consistent with the Shady Lane Cellars brand standards. You also set the tone by assisting with onboarding and training of new staff, as well as continued educational opportunities with our tenured staff. This position also serves as a key member of the Shady Lane Cellars leadership team. APPLY! jobs@shadylanecellars.com
LANE PLUMBING & HEATING HVAC Service Technician HOURS/PAY: andhandlePositionFRANKFORT/ELBERTAfull-time/$25-$45/hrseeksapplicantabletoinstallationofairconditioningperformservice.
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Work in a healthy, energetic environment. The position requires guest interaction, stocking, being able to lift heavy things and being able to move and stand for long periods at a time. This is a part-time position. Starting at two days a week.
Monday through Friday from Sept. to April, and Monday through Thursday during the summer months.APPLY! lkuhn@leelanauroads.org
FUSTINI'S OIL & VINEGAR Sales Associate HOURS/PAY: part-time/$15-$16/hr TRAVERSE CITY
In your role, you will be reporting to the owner but will operate selfsufficiently and collaboratively with fellow kitchen staff. Duties include: Oversight of kitchen stations, set-up, and quality control; Provide insight on recipe development, kitchen flow, organization, and station roles; Operating the line, and ensuring food quality standards are met; Enforce standards for plating, portioning, and best practices; Ensure that the quality of food preparation standard of our operation is maintained on a daily basis and that the expectation of guests are met and/or exceeded; Managing line layout and proper food storage/labeling/and safety guidelines; Inventory ordering and receiving in conjunction with the owner; Ensuring the sanitation and daily, weekly, monthly cleaning of kitchen spaces; Working cooperatively towards efficient prep and line operations; Collaborating with the front of house staff to ensure seamless (as possible) and open communication.
APPLY! leslie@benedicttc.com
Seeking a self-motivated and reliable person to be part of an excellent team at COVID SAFE Strings By Mail, a fast-growing international e-commerce company for 24-40 hrs/week position. Schedule is 8am to 4:30pm M-F with paid 30 min lunch. Initial six paid holidays, other personal days added with seniority. Job involves varied tasks including shipping, receiving, and fulfilling orders. Project tasks may be added. Knowledge of guitar or music a plus. Computer skills and spreadsheet experience also a plus. Send resume. Do not use attachments, paste resume into the body of the email.
Frame Tent/Pool Cover Fabricator
Looking for help doing upholstery for commercial and marine. Also helping with new restaurant installations. Flexible hours. Able to sew a plus. APPLY! bryan@neucoseating.com
HOURS/PAY: full-time/Hourly TRAVERSE CITY
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TENTCRAFT Artist HOURS/PAY: full-time/Hourly TRAVERSE CITY
Pay based on heavy equipment certifications held. Great benefit package including health/life/dental/ vision insurance, holidays, vacation, paid time off, retirement benefit and more. 40 hours per week year-round.
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HOURS/PAY: full-time/$18.50/hr plus TRAVERSEtips CITY Overnight baker. 4am start time. Limited supervision. Must be a selfstarter. Backbone of the business. APPLY! 231-929-9866
PositionFRANKFORT/ELBERTAseeksapprentice or journeyman with five years' experience and ability to complete new and remodel plumbing and heating, repair and service. APPLY! 231-633-7963
benefits for full-time employees, a positive work environment, shift meals and free golf! Please reach out if you are interested in joining our dynamic team.
driver's license, come join our dedicated team of drivers/equipment operators in Leelanau County. Suttons Bay and Maple City openings available. Fulltime positions with great benefit package that includes health/ life/vision/dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, personal time off, retirement benefit, and more. Overtime available! Four-day work week during summer months to enjoy a long weekend every week.
LANE PLUMBING & HEATING Journeyman Plumber HOURS/PAY: full-time/$20-$35/hr
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY LPN
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HOURS/PAY: full-time/$52,800 TRAVERSE AssessmentCITYNurses at the Commission on Aging often work independently, completing assessments for senior clients of all risk levels. Assessment Nurses provide varied and complex support and customer service requiring significant knowledge of COA programs and activities. The position records ongoing documentation in electronic client records to include initial primary assessment, reassessments, and interaction logs. All positions at the COA offer medical benefits with low employee premiums including a health savings account Grand Traverse County contributes into annually as well as a very competitive defined contribution plan for retirement. All positions also have access to a robust time off schedule including personal time, vacation time, and 12 paid holidays. APPLY! creithel@gtcountymi.gov
PAINTING BY PAUL, INC.
HOURS/PAY: full-time/$23.97/hr TRAVERSE CITY Licensed Practical Nurses at the Commission on Aging provide foot care services to our clients. This position may also provide medication management. All COA staff are valued members of a passionate team who are committed to providing an invaluable service to our county’s older adult population. All positions at the COA offer medical benefits with low employee premiums including a health savings account Grand Traverse County contributes into annually as well as a very competitive defined contribution plan for retirement. All positions also have access to a robust time off schedule including personal time, vacation time, and 12 paid holidays. APPLY! creithel@gtcountymi.gov
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Fall Clean-Up and Cashiers (seasonal) HOURS/PAY: $15-$17/hr TRAVERSE CITY Need both morning cashiers from 11am to 3pm and fall clean-up workers. APPLY! olsontt4@gmail.com
HOURS/PAY: full-time/$19-$22/hr
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Full-time work from Monday - Friday. Pay starts at $18.00/hour. Paid weekly with benefits. We do interior/exterior work specializing in houses, decks, epoxy floors. Valid driver's license required. APPLY! teampaintingbypaul@gmail. com
provide proactive and reactive responses to requester generated work orders. Team and individual efforts in leaf removal, construction site preps, roofing, event setup and teardown, piano/instrument moving, luggage staging and delivery for camp arrivals/departures, specific site/ cabin cleaning as assigned, debris/ trash/recycling duties, landscaping tasks including mowing, fertilizing and watering, as well as irrigation system installation, scheduling and repairs. APPLY! hr@interlochen.org
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SHADY LANE CELLARS Hospitality and Events Manager HOURS/PAY: full-time/TBD SUTTONS BAY
Fulfillment Associate HOURS/PAY: part-time/$16/hr with raises over time TRAVERSE CITY
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY Assessment Nurse
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Dining Services Attendant HOURS/PAY: sanitarywhileintoManagementismainpart-timeartseducation,mostforDepartment!wantDoDoINTERLOCHENfull-time/Variesyoulikefood?Areyoufriendly?youlikehustleandbustle?WeYOUinourDiningServicesInterlochenCentertheArts(ICA),oneofAmerica’sprestigiousinstitutionsforartsperformanceandfineisseekingtohirefull-timeandDiningAttendants.TheresponsibilityofthispositiontoassisttheDiningServicesTeaminprovidingmealsstudents,visitorsandemployeesafriendlycustomerservicemannerensuringthatallsafetyandregulationsarefollowed.
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Grocery/Stock Associate HOURS/PAY: full-time/$13/hr
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EIKENHOUT INC Warehouse Roof Loader HOURS/PAY: full-time/$17-$19/hr TRAVERSE CITY
Animal lovers, this job is for you! The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is seeking a community programs coordinator, aka someone who can get northern Michigan passionate about animal welfare and adoption. The full-time job will have you making connections in the community—think schools, businesses, farmers markets, nursing homes, summer camps, and local organizations—to help kids and adults learn about the work the humane society is doing. (You’ll also get to assist in the care of shelter animals, which means lots of snuggles throughout the day!) Someone with plenty of creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and tons of love for animals of all stripes will be a perfect fit. (Experience in an animal shelter or veterinary setting is preferred.) The position has recently been added to the team, so it’s a great chance to grow and build the role. If you’ve always wanted to help our furry friends, then head to ltbhs. com/news-events/employment-opportunities.
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SOCKS CONSTRUCTION, LLC
If you love to drive, stay active and work outdoors, we would love to work with you! Our drivers have been delivering fine building products to Traverse City construction sites for more than 40 years! We don't work weekends and we have great benefits. This job is yearround, and we get paid every week.
Maintenance Technician HOURS/PAY: full-time /$18-$23/hr TRAVERSE CITY
HOURS/PAY: full-time/$70K-$90K TRAVERSE ExperiencedCITYProject Manager with potential to move into ownership position. AutoCad and Revit, familiar with a variety of construction systems, willing to supervise and mentor junior staff. Team-oriented office with staff members participating in all aspects of their specific project assignments. Generous benefit package (summer work hours, health insurance reimbursement plan, remote 1 day work option, accrued PTO starting at 120 hours, 7 paid holidays, Simple IRA with match).
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The 3rd Shift Digital Print Operator position is full time, four-day 10-hour shift, flexing between Sunday night through Thursday morning or Monday night through Friday morning. This employee should also have a flexible schedule to be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. This position's starting hourly wage will be up to $18.00 an hour, a shift premium and a $1,000 signing bonus. Although this position mainly requires setting up our state-of-the-art printers and making sure our awesome products are being printed correctly, don’t let that scare you; we can teach you the trades in no time. Attitude and aptitude are everything in this role!
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LELAND MERCANTILE CO
CORNWELL ARCHITECTS
World Magnetics, a global manufacturer of pressure switches, seeks the newest member of our customer service team. Based in Traverse City for more than 50 years, World Magnetics delivers Traverse City's manufacturing capabilities worldwide. Position will assist in all sales, marketing and customer service functions. Reporting to Marketing and Sales Manager. APPLY! rlivingston@worldmagnetics. com
Must have CDL A or B, great driving record and have a DOT Med Cert. Send in your resume and then we can answer any questions you have about working with us.
Production Assembler
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Socks Construction is currently looking for a Drywall Finisher to join our team. This is a full-time position, year-round, with paid health insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
APPLY! mark@cornwell-architects.com
HOURS/PAY: full-time/$22-$24/hr TRAVERSE CITY
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HOURS/PAY: Transportation.Departmentorassistarea.tothevisitorsstudents,forneeds,DriversoneJoinINTERLOCHENpart-time/VariesourTransportationTeamasofourTransportationDrivers.fulfillcampustransportation24/7.Driversareresponsibleprovidingsafetransportationtoparents,faculty,staff,andoncampusaswellasaroundlocalarea.TransportingstudentsandfromappointmentsinthelocalDriversmayalsoberequiredtoCampusSafetyOfficersand/anyotherdutiesasneededfortheofCampusSafetyand
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Coffee Shop Manager
vibes and great coffee! The Espresso Bay Manager will serve as a barista as well as being in charge of running day-to-day coffee shop operations on the busiest corner of downtown Traverse City. This is a fun, fast-paced environment with a lot of people interaction and will require many management responsibilities. This position is expected to work behind the counter on nights, weekends, and holidays when customers need to be served.
One of Traverse City's longest tenured manufacturers, World Magnetics, seeks the newest member of our experienced production team. The Production Assembler is responsible for all aspects of switch production to ensure that quality switches are produced in a timely and efficient manner. No experience necessary, thorough training provided. Make the switch to a new career! APPLY! rlivingston@worldmagnetics. com
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The Support Services Team Lead’s primary responsibilities are to focus on mentoring teammates and helping them to learn and grow professionally while providing high-level support to Safety Net clients. This newly created position was designed for someone who is unquestionably qualified to perform high-level Windows Administration, mid-level network systems maintenance, infrastructure management, and most importantly, to work with colleagues to fine-tune their troubleshooting methodology and encourage them to tackle challenges head-on with excellent client service always a top priority.
HOURS/PAY: full-time/TBD, with experienceTRAVERSE CITY
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BeechTree Partners is growing, and we are looking to add a full-time Maintenance Technician for our Ridge45 Apartment Community. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work for a growing company where their input is vital to the success of the project. We are looking for a candidate who is customer service oriented, enjoys a fast pace, is an animal lover (we're pet friendly) and has past experience working in construction or maintenance. Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Ridge45.
If you love to stay active and work outdoors, we would love to work with you! Our warehouse team has been
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serving Traverse City contractors for more than 40 years! We don't work weekends and we have great benefits. This job is year-round, and we get paid every week. Must have valid driver license, be able to lift 120 pounds and be comfortable working on a roof. Send in your resume and then we can answer any questions you have about working with us. APPLY! hr@eikenhout.com
Marketing and Sales Associate HOURS/PAY: full-time/TBD, with experienceTRAVERSE CITY
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IT Support Services Team Lead HOURS/PAY: full-time/$75,000 TRAVERSE CITY
UnloadingLELAND trucks, stocking shelves, assisting customers, daily tasks, opening/closing. APPLY! lelandmerc@gmail.com
3rd Shift Digital Print Operator HOURS/PAY: full-time/Hourly TRAVERSE CITY
EIKENHOUT INC Truck Driver
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HOURS/PAY: full-time/$22-$25/hr TRAVERSE CITY
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SOCKS CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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new? No experience is required for this fulltime role supporting a lead driller in geotechnical and environmental field operations. Qualifications
trustworthy, authentic; 4. Encourages teamwork
WorkingLELAND cash register, stocking orders, opening/closing duties, assisting customers.
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Client Service Associate (Bank Teller/ Personal Banker)
As a Client Service Associate (CSA), you are the face of the bank, providing incomparable service to our clients every day, every time. In this position, you will focus on learning and/or reviewing basic banking
TABONE VINEYARDS
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transactions and the fundamental banking terms, products, and services offered by Independent Bank. This position is similar to a traditional “bank teller” role with selfguided growth opportunities. APPLY! knieman@ibcp.com
The Director of Philanthropy leads and supports a range of philanthropic activities that further The Watershed Center’s mission to advocate for clean water in Grand Traverse Bay and act to protect and preserve its watershed. S/he/ they will develop and implement a fundraising strategy and annual
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Socks Construction is currently looking to hire an experienced Exterior Sider (LP Siding). If you have experience and fit into our Core Values listed below, please reach out to us. Call 231-944-9852 or stop by in person to fill out an application. Core Values: 1. Approachable and easy to work with; 2. Accountable, reliable, committed; 3. Values reputation, do what we say, truly care,
At Lume Cannabis Co., budtenders are also called luminaries, lighting the path for experienced customers and folks who are brand-new to the world of cannabis. Don’t think of this as just a retail job, but as a chance to build a brand and educate people about cannabis products and safety. You’ll stay up to date with the newest products, strains, and trends in one of the fastest-growing (pun intended) industries in the state. Lume is looking for candidates who have three or more years of experience in a retail environment, who are detail oriented, and who know how to offer a warm and welcoming experience to everyone who walks through the door. (You must also be 21+ and have a high school diploma or GED.) This is a part-time gig with 4- or 8-hour shifts, and you’ll also get an employee discount on Lume products. Learn more and apply at lume.com. (Scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Careers”.)
Is looking at the big picture up your alley? Are you experienced in developing goals, budgets, and policies for large companies or government entities? If you answered yes to both, then don’t miss a chance to apply for the County Administrator position at Antrim County. The role is appointed by the Board of Commissioners and focuses on overseeing the daily activities of the county. That includes working with multiple departments, acting as a liaison between third-party agencies and the board, and communicating with county employees, elected officials, and the public. A strong candidate will have a four-year degree (master’s degree preferred) and at least five years of experience in county government, municipal finance, personnel management, and/or public or business administration. It’s a big position to fill, but when you’re not on the job, you’ll get to explore the beautiful scenery, trails, and waterways in Antrim County. (Hard to imagine a better backdrop for work/ life balance!) Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and application to Antrim County Human Resources at hr@antrimcounty.org.
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MAWBY Production Assistant HOURS/PAY: full-time/$15-$17/hr SUTTONS BAY Mawby is looking for a new Production Assistant. The primary focus of the position would be using a machine to label wine and assist in the fulfilment of distributor and custom wine orders. The position duties also include learning how to safely fill riddling boxes, disgorging sparkling wine, bottling, forklift operation, and working with other employees to manage inventory. The candidate must be able to lift 4050 pounds regularly while standing for 2-3 hours. Mawby is one of the pioneering wineries in Michigan; it was established in 1973 and began to focus on making sparkling wine exclusively in the mid-90s. The schedule is 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday - Friday. Mawby offers paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401K. APPLY! tjacobson@mawby.wine
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Wood’s piece made from plastic trash bags and polyester thread demonstrates an effort to find more sustainable uses for plastic.
The fashion industry—particularly fast fashion, defined by trendy and inexpensive items—has been spotlighted in recent years as one of the world’s largest polluters. Hong Kong-based nonprofit Earth.org reports that 60 percent of clothing is made with plasticsourced materials like polyester, and 85 percent of all textiles produced end up in landfills each year.
Find Jenna Wood’s work at jennamwood. wordpress.com (portfolio) and @fibersnquillson Instagram.
clothes with her grandmother.
Quill boxes inspired her, a mask put her on the map, and now Wood leans toward a mix of avant-garde fashion and environmentally-focused art. But all of that work happens slowly and intentionally, in keeping with her desire to avoid the fastfashion trap.
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Taking Off
But Wood’s true start in the fashion and design game came in a time of great upheaval at the beginning of the pandemic. She had been working with quill boxes—intricate and delicate containers decorated with porcupine quills—when the idea to make a quill mask struck. That mask (pictured), has gone on to appear in the Dennos Museum Center’s Close to Home exhibit (2021) and is now in a traveling exhibit through MSU.
Wood describes her creative process as something of a free-for-all, at least in the beginning. “The designing stage is where you can have the most imagination because you don’t have the burden of gravity or space,” she says, noting that her first attempt at a new design or piece of art doesn’t have to be “totally logical,” and that even mistakes or bad ideas can “lead to something more beautiful and more connected to the concept.”
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She’s all about asymmetrical silhouettes to allow more movement, and calls herself an “abstract designer-artist” rather than someone who focuses on perfection. In addition to porcupine quills, some of her favorite materials to work with include birch bark and other rustic, colorful fibers and natural“Theproducts.reason
Making Change
Jenna Wood at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, sharing her piece Nibii, a fashion collection to raise awareness about Enbridge Line 5.
“I would be an advocate for slow fashion, swapping clothes, and thrifting,” says local Anishinaabe designer Jenna Wood, explaining that “slow fashion is creating something yourself as well as repairing garments that you’ve had or repurposing things that you had before…basically a paradigm shift of what this world could be.”
“I want to encourage slow fashion because the process of me gathering, taking apart, and putting back together materials is a very slow process,” she says. “That’s definitely what I found that my work is— basically I take it apart and put it together in
That’s not exactly what you’d expect to hear from someone with a degree in apparel and textile design. Wood acknowledges this, noting that there’s a fine line between doing what she loves and having to make a living.
Slowing Down
“I went out west last October, and I was
I wanted to combine fashion and my natural materials is so I could appeal to a wider audience, because I think especially the younger generation is drawn to fashion.” Wood says. “I also think that fashion can be socially transforming.”
“I am still trying to figure out my path and what I want to do,” she says. “I love that other Native artists are being brought to the forefront, with their beautiful patterns and all that, but I think that conceptually, that type of work doesn’t necessarily resonate with me because overconsumption and fashion is having an impact on this world.”
tiny pieces to create this crazy, textured, and dramatic larger piece.”
Created during the pandemic, this mask is made from porcupine quills, birch bark, commercially-tanned deer hide, and imitation sinew.
Social transformation—and the important conversations that guide it—is another passion point for Wood. Her work is currently displayed in an installation titled I SEE YOU at the Great Lakes Children’s Museum in Traverse City. Her piece, Nibii, features a loon and a sturgeon, two Anishinaabe water spirits. She says the purpose of the collection is to raise awareness about the Enbridge Line 5 project.
speaking to some people, and they had never heard of Line 5. So I was like, ‘Oh, I really want to do something that can just make people aware about it.’ I’m not trying to push any opinions on anyone, I just want people to know this is something that exists. Whether you like it or not, it’s a threat to our natural environment. … I really just wanted to open up the pathways for conversation.”Speakingofconversations, our talk with Wood is happening while she’s completing an artist-in-residence program on Mackinac Island through The Mackinac State Historic Parks. This fall, she heads to Cross Village for the Good Hart artist residency. In both residencies, she’ll be creating what she calls “traditional artwork” that is focused on creating a visual voice for nibii (water) through art and design. Meanwhile, Wood is also building an online store for her work.
“I think when you create a garment that is a beautiful color or fabric or something, and you put your time and energy into it, then you’re also more apt to take care of it. It’s a whole different level of connection and relationship that you have,” she says.
That’s a lot of long-lasting waste just so we can get our $5 “Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice” T-shirts to wear twice a year.
“I also think that anybody can create their own garments. A lot of people are like, ‘Oh, I don't have the patience for that,’ or ‘I could never do something like that. I’m not creative.’ … I think that’s a myth, because creativity is [in] the eye of the beholder.”
Her parting advice as we return to the concept of fashion is to take the time to do it right…or do it yourself.
Wood calls the mask project “transformative for my career,” and says that quillwork in general has a special place in her “Asheart.you look at the materials, and how they’re gathered, and how they’ve changed over time, and the colors people used to use in the past, you can trace lineage all the way back to the designs,” she explains. She says her type of quillwork is not only specific to her tribe (the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians), but that the gradient quills of the Midwest porcupines are unique from those in the rest of the country.
Wood has been an artist and creator since her earliest memories, which include sewing pillows, stuffed animals, and doll
BIRDWATCHING HIKE: 8am, Michigan Lega cy Art Park, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Join Michigan Legacy Art Park’s executive di rector & birding guide Angie Quinn on a bird watching hike through the Art Park. Plan to spend approximately 1.5 hours hiking & bring binoculars if able. $5; free for 17 & under. crys ----------------------talmountain.com/event/birdwatching
FORGING FOR PEACE PROJECT: 11am-3pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge. Northern Michigan artists & craftsmen use the ancient art of black smithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch & ask questions. Free. lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace
their families, this program features a multime dia storybook time with Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) percussionist & program di rector Tim Mocny, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate & explain how their instruments work, & fun music-relat ed activities for kids. Free. glcorchestra.org/ education/little-waves
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WORKING CLASS CAR SHOW: 11am-3pm, Jim Wernig Chevrolet, Gaylord. This show will highlight heavy equipment, cement trucks, propane trucks, tow trucks, first responders, several branches of the military, & anyone in trades who utilize vehicles for their job. Free. facebook.com/events/419194036684760
FREE DROP-IN FAMILY ART: 10am-noon, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Cornwell Gallery, TC. Spend the morning with a local artist. Each session, a different artist will share an art ac tivity related to the current exhibit. Art supplies provided. city/free-drop-family-artcrookedtree.org/class/ctac-traverse-
HEALTH & WELLNESS CRAFT & VENDOR EXPO: 10am, Gaylord Eagles Aerie #1825. Health & wellness businesses coming together to educate you on how to live healthy lives. First 50 people thru the door will receive a free goodie bag filled with coupons, samples, etc. from some of the vendors. RSVP as “Going” on FB page to be entered into the $50 voucher giveaway. Must RSVP by Sept. 2. Free. face book.com/events/1043270299778740
BOOK SIGNING: 12-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. Author Keith Gave will sign his books “The Rus sian Five” & “Vlad the Impaler.” and-vlad-impalercom/event/book-signing-keith-gave-russian-five-horizonbooks.
FALL CRAFT SHOW: 10am-4pm, Summit City Grange, Kingsley.
The beautiful Balloons Over Bay Harbor will light up Bay Harbor Sept. 16-18. Besides four Balloon Flights, there will also be a Paint Out and Wet Paint Sale, Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow, Autumn Glory 3K Fun Run fundraiser, Kids/Family Painting Party, live music, Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet and much more! bayharbor.com/ wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdf
SAIL, PADDLE AND ROW SHOW: 11am3pm, Discovery Pier, TC. Classic boats, sailing & paddling opportunities, live music with Steve Clark, tall ship tours, food, games & local arti sans. Free. ----------------------maritimeheritagealliance.org
GOOD ON PAPER IMPROV SHOW: Traverse City Comedy Club, TC. This long-time TC come dy group improvises an energetic 90-minute show based on audience suggestions. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm. $15. traversecitycom edyclub.com
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WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS = EKPHRASIS: 10-11am, Glen Arbor Arts Cen ter Gallery. Using the GAAC Vessels exhibit as foundation, Michigan Writers will lead four, one-hour Sat. morning sessions. Ekphrasis is the time-honored tradition of using the visual arts for literary inspiration. Writers of all skill levels welcome. Free, but must words-ekphrasis/2022-09-10glenarborart.org/events/writing-the-arts-object-pre-register.
IRONKIDS 70.3 MICHIGAN FUN RUN: 9am, Open Space Park, Frankfort. Ages 1-17 can participate in one of three fun run distances: Toddler Dot Trot - Ages 1-3 as of Sept. 10; Half Mile - Ages 3-8 as of Sept. 10; & 1 Mile - Ages 5-17 as of Sept. 10. $20.
SALMON & TROUT EXTRAV AGANZA: 6am-2pm. Enjoy a weekend in Bay Harbor/ Petoskey fishing Little Traverse Bay. Prize is $10,000. Space is limited to 20 boats. monextravaganza.comtroutandsal
“FIND YOUR PARK” AFTER DARK: STAR PARTY: 8-10pm, Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Glen Ar bor. A harvest moon viewing. Drop-in telescope & information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. gtastro.org
LAKE LEELANAU STREET FAIR: 11am6pm, Main & Meinrad streets, Lake Leelanau. Presented by Lake Leelanau Community Asso ciation. Enjoy food vendors, artisans & crafts people, kids’ activities, music, dancing & more. Free. lakeleelanaustreetfair.org
“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE” WSG MITCH ALBOM: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Based on the best-selling memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie” live on stage, is the sto ry of Mitch Albom, a hard-driving sportswriter, & Morrie Schwartz, his former college profes sor. This performance benefits Michigan Col leges Alliance’s (MCA) Have Faith Haiti Schol arship Fund & features a talkback following the performance with Mitch & the actors on stage along with other MCA guests. Regular tickets for this performance are $100. VIP tickets are $225, & include a pre-performance gathering beginning at 6pm with live music, beverages & hors d’oeuvres. greatlakescfa.org/events/detail/
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9/11 MEMORIAL RIDE: 7:45am, Mt. Holiday, TC. A 100mile ride to remember those lost on 9/11. Stops include the GT Metro Fire Station’s 9/11 Memorial Service & Mission Point Lighthouse. The ride will culminate with lunch at The Filling Station, TC. Registration at 7am. Benefits Northwestern Michigan First Re sponder Support Team. $20 rider; $10 eid3a095q4ervhappeningnext.com/event/9-11-memorial-ride-passenger.
COMMUNITY HIKE & MEDITATION WITH HEATHER: 10:30am, Ransom Lake Natural Area, Lake Ann. Join Yen Yoga and Fitness for a mindful walk as you explore the trails & beauty of northern Michigan. The hike will be under 2 miles & is open to all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable walking shoes & bring a water bottle. Free. community-hike-and-meditation-with-heatheryenyogafitness.com/blog/class-update-
LITTLE WAVES, PETOSKEY: 10:30am, Petoskey District Library. “Musical Adven tures”: Aimed at children 4-10 years of age &
TC MUSIC BOOSTERS’ USED INSTRU MENT SALE: TC West Middle School. If you have an instrument to sell, drop it off between 9-11:30am. Appraisers will be available to help determine the value. Return between 4-5pm to pick up your check or your unsold instrument. TC Music Boosters keeps 15% of all sales to fund student scholarships & music classroom minigrants. If you would like to buy an instrument, shop from 1-4pm. TCAPS music teachers & stu dents will be on hand to help you. 933-6984.
LITTLE WAVES, CHARLEVOIX: (See LITTLE WAVES, PETOSKEY, except this event is at 1pm at Charlevoix Public Library.)
IRONMAN 70.3 MICHIGAN: 8am, Open Space Park, Frankfort. Swim 1.2 miles in Betsie Bay. The bike course (56 miles) will travel along highway M-22 & surrounding roads in Benzie County. The 13.1-mile run is made up of two out & back loops that will take place on paved trails & roads around Betsie Bay, between the City of Frankfort & the Village of Elberta. $399. ironman.com/im703-michigan-athletes
ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL: 1pm, East Bay Branch Library, TC. All ages are invited to enjoy free ice cream, live music with Jesse Jefferson, face painting by The Painted Lady, a used book sale, the TADL Bookmobile & more. Free. events.tadl.org/event/annual-icecream-social
COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN: 10am, Bellaire Public Library. An hour-long work shop featuring hands-on prep work each week as participants create a soup, chili, or stew meal to be taken home, & frozen or cooked for your din ner. Held on Saturdays: Sept. 10, 17 & 24, & Oct. 1. Any participants who attend at least 3 sessions will receive a crock pot, instant pot, OR air fryer (your choice) after the classes have concluded. Registration required. Class size limited. Free. bellairelibrary.org
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MICHIGAN MEDICINE PENINSULA COM MUNITY LECTURE SERIES: 3pm, Peninsula Community Library, TC. Dr. Sami Malek will share exciting advances in the understanding & treatment of blood cancers. Register. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTGjsvIFree.
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FREE SUNDAY SERIES CONCERT: The Tra verse Quartet from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra performs at 4pm at Emmanuel Epis copal Church, Petoskey. A variety of music will be performed from several genres, including classical, jazz & pop. glcorchestra.org
NORTHERN LIGHTS 5K RUN/WALK: 8pm, Munson Medical Center, parking lot K, TC. Pre sented by the Thomas Judd Care Center. Help raise awareness of the HIV care & prevention programs in northern Michigan. $500 for the top finisher, with additional cash prizes for top male & female finishers. New this year is the Northern Lights Spirit Competition; dress in the spirit of the Northern Lights. $20.
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“TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE”: 3pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Based on the best-selling memoir, “Tuesdays with Morrie” live on stage, is the story of Mitch Al bom, a hard-driving sportswriter, & Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor. $77, $62, $52, $37. tuesdays-with-morriegreatlakescfa.org/events/detail/
OTP AUDITIONS: 5pm, Old Town Playhouse, Schmuckal Theatre, TC. For “The SpongeBob Musical.” There are roles for ages 10 to adult. Youth auditions (16 & under) are Sun., Sept. 11 at 5pm. Adult auditions are Mon., Sept. 12 & Tues., Sept. 13 at 7pm. com/get-involved/auditions.htmloldtownplayhouse.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5:30-7:30pm, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Colonial Mich ilimackinac, Mackinaw City. For members & fu ture members of the Mackinaw City, St. Ignace & Indian River chambers of $10kelly@mackinawchamber.comcommerce.RSVP:$5members;non-members.
GRAND TRAVERSE KENNEL CLUB MEET ING: Incredible Mo’s, Grawn. 6pm dinner & social time; 7pm meeting. New & prospective members welcome. Free. Grandtraverseken ----------------------nelclub.com
MUSIC, MEDITATION, AND YOGA: 4pm, Old Art Building, Leland. Join Tusen Takk & composer-in-residence Shruthi Rajasekar for moments of deep listening to assist in medita tion; humming, intoning & singing together (mu sical expertise is not required); & responding through discussion to the philosophies of an excerpt from a sacred Hindu text that connects with yogic practices. Free.
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“SIP AND SHOP” BENEFIT EVENT: 4-7pm, J.McLaughlin, 245 E. Main St., Harbor Springs. Mention Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan & 15% of your purchase will be donated to that agency. Sip, shop & support adult & child survivors of abuse & assault.
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AUTHOR TIM MULHERIN: 7pm, Glen Lake Li brary, Empire. Tim will read from his book “Sand, Stars, Wind & Water.” He has spent decades ex ploring the Sleeping Bear area & points north & will share a thoughtful representation of what be
KID’S CRAFT LAB: MELT ME A RAINBOW: 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Kids will place & arrange crayon shavings to make rainbow creations. Once arranged, they will melt the shavings with hair dryers & a laminating machine to make their colorful art permanent. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. ----------------------greatlakeskids.org
TCNEWTECH PITCH & NETWORKING EVENT: 6pm, City Opera House, TC. Select startups will be allowed 5 minutes to present their pitch & 5 minutes of questions & answers from the audience. Abby Cherry will pitch her app “History of Hometown Heroes.” Scott Dam man will present his company MoveFactorX. Vishnu Mano will pitch his app “Spotter.” Ja son Bauder will pitch his platform “Video Chat A Pro.” Andy LaPointe will present his compa ny MeetAmi Innovations Inc. The audience is made up of technology-minded people & con sists of programmers, IT staff, & others. Best pitch wins $500. RSVP. cid=e3590d33dc&mc_eid=36a666ea46tcnewtech.org/?mc_
TRAVERSE SYMPHONY CIVIC ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: 4-7pm, Central United Methodist Church, TC. The Traverse Symphony Orchestra Civic Orchestra & Chamber Music Programs will hold auditions for the fall semester. TSO Civic provides the opportunity for community string instrumentalists to play in a non-professional orchestra with musicians of all ages. To make an audition appointment call 947-7120 or visit web site. Free. traversesymphony.org/educa tion/civic
HIGH SCHOOL PORTFOLIO REVIEWS: FALL 2022: 3:30-6:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Lower Carnegie Studio, Petoskey. Re ceive feedback on your creative work in this free one-on-one session. For 8th - 12th grad ers. Register. skey/high-school-portfolio-reviews-fall-2022crookedtree.org/class/ctac-peto
STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. greatlakeskids.org
THE RED DRESSER JUNKER’S ALLEY & MAKERS MARKET: 10am-3pm, The Red Dresser, TC. Featuring several vendors & hand-selected makers & junkers. Food options available.
TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 3pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Pre sented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free.
G.T. HUMANISTS PRESENT E3: 6pm, Traverse Area District Library, TC. Grand Traverse Hu manists welcome Marshall Collins & Courtney Wiggins, co-founders of the Northern Michigan Community Based Non-Profit Organization E3. The mission of the organization is to be an antiracism taskforce to help make the community an area that celebrates & welcomes diversity & shares in equality for all residents & visitors. The presenters will address actions taken to meet the goals of E3 (Educate, Engage & Elevate). Free. gthumanists.org
4TH ANNUAL PORCHFEST: 1-5pm. Hosted by the Central Neighborhood Association. This is a free outside event showcasing local musicians performing on porches throughout the neigh borhood. The Central Neighborhood district is located adjacent to downtown TC from Fifth St. to Thirteenth St., between Division & Union streets. Musicians include Silver Creek Revival, The Timebombs, Jazz Cabbage, Wild Sullys, Protea, & many others. Schedules available at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. tccna1.wixsite. com/tcporchfest2021
TACC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT RECEP TION: 1-3pm, Traverse Area District Library, McGuire Community Room, TC. Join the Tra verse Area Camera Club for a public reception. Photographic work ranges from landscapes to portraiture. Free.
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AN EVENING OF NEW SHORT PLAYS: 7:30pm, Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, Manistee. Presented by area playwrights Mar ipat Allen & Dr. Rick Plummer. Ages 14 (with parental guardian) & up is advised. ----------------------ci.ovationtix.com/35295/production/1134665$10-$15.
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COOKING CLASSES WITH BEN BEEDEN: (See Sat., Sept. 10)
THE WILD CARD TRIFECTA SERIES: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Bike Park, Thompsonville. Today is Race 3. The Trifecta Series is a set of three races that can be done individually or as a series for overall points. Each race the rid ers will get two runs & their fastest time will be used toward the final results to determine the overall winner. The series will be scored based on a point system with the highest scoring rid ers getting the top three spots. Online: $40 per event ; $45 per event day-of. crystalmountain. com/event/trifecta-1
BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 7:30am: Balloon Flight #2: Launch from Marina Lawn. 10am: Autumn Glory 3K Color Fun Run fundrais er for McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund. Starting at Boat Launch in Village to the Observation Platform in Lakeshore Village & back. Register on Eventbrite. 11am & 2pm: Kids/Family Painting Party with Gaudy Giggles. Register. 11am-1pm: Live music on South Marina Lawn with Kanin Elizabeth. 1-4pm: Live music by Yankee Station on North Lawn Terrace. 4-5pm: Pilot and Crew Meet & Greet on Marina Lawn Panels for autographs. 4-8pm: Balloon artist Twister Joe. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #3. Launch from Marina Lawn. 6:30pm: Adult Sip & Paint with Gaudy Giggles. Register. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. Schedule-of-Events.pdftent/uploads/2022/09/2022-Bbayharbor.com/wp-conalloons-Over-BH-
C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Sept. 15)
THE BEAT GOES ON - CHER TRIBUTE: 8pm, Odawa Casino, Ovation Hall, Petoskey. Featuring Lisa McClowry as Cher. $20. odawacasino.com/ entertainment
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BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW: 10am-5pm, Bayfront Park, Promenade, Petoskey. Local Michigan author Michael Car rier will be signing books. Yard art, glass, paint ings, jewelry, gourmet dog treats, candles & so much more to choose from. daniellesbluerib bonevents.com
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C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: (See Thurs., Sept. ----------------------15)
SWEET WATER WARBLERS: 7:30pm, The Opera House, Cheboygan. Comprised of Michi gan songbirds Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou & May Erlewine, enjoy this folk trio’s organic vocal harmonies & interwoven instrumentation. A $50 VIP ticket includes access to a private meet & greet (5-6pm) with The Sweet Water Warblers & a copy of their latest CD, “The Dream That Holds This Child.” $25 adults, $20 veterans & $50 VIP. theoperahouse.org/tickets
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS FORUM PRES ENTS ‘DEMOCRACY VS. AUTOCRACY’: Den nos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. In-person event with Erica Frantz, Ph.D., as sociate professor of political science at Michigan State University & author of “Authoritarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know.” 6:30pm pro gram; 5:30pm reception with wine & light appetiz ers. $15 in-person ticket; $10 livestream suggest ed donation; free to current students & educators. tciaf.com/event-sept-15-2022
HBA PARADE OF HOMES: Noon-8pm, Sept. 15-18. Presented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 advance; $20 door. hbagta.com/ parade-of-homes
HARVEST FESTIVAL: 12-4pm, Zips 45th Par allel Harley-Davidson, Gaylord. Crafts, enter
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27TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HARBOR SPRINGS: 12-3pm, Marina Park, Downtown Harbor Springs. Enjoy tastes from participat ing restaurants with your admission ticket. Each ticket includes a commemorative “27th Annual Taste of Harbor Springs” cup. $50.
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GREAT LAKES STRONGEST MAN/UNITED STATES STRONGMAN WORLDS: 10am4pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. $10 GA; kids 10 & under, free. ----------------------event/great-lakes-strongest-manironpodium.com/browse/
ANN VOSKAMP EVENT: 2-4pm, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey. Enjoy a meet & greet with C.S. Lewis Festival keynote author Ann Voskamp. Ann is the author of New York Times bestsellers “The Broken Way,” “The Greatest Gift,” “Unwrapping the Greatest Gift,” & “One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are.” Free. com/event/ann-voskamp-eventmcleanandeakin.
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 3pm: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. St. Louis Blues. 6:30pm: Dallas Stars vs. Toronto Maple Leafs. nhl-prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/show/467296-
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SWEET WATER WARBLERS: 7-9:30pm, Den nos Museum Center, Milliken Auditorium, NMC, TC. The Sweet Water Warblers released their first full studio album, “The Dream That Holds This Child,” in May of 2020. $20-$50. series-22-23&utm_medium=emailsource=cision&utm_campaign=DMC-concert-sweet-water-warblers-tickets-110160?utm_simpletix.com/e/
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KID’S CRAFT LAB: PAINT A DINOSAUR: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Chil dren’s Museum, TC. Paint a 7 inch plaster dinosaur to take home. Use your imagination! Sign up when you reserve your attendance at the Museum. ----------------------greatlakeskids.org
Joe & more. 5:30pm: Balloon Flight #1. Launch from Marina Lawn. Bring chairs & enjoy the evening with Balloon MC Jim Engel. 7-10pm: BOBH Night Glow Bash - Private party at Bay Harbor Swim Club. 8-8:30pm: Hot Air Balloon Illume Night Glow on Marina Lawn Panels. Balloons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdfharbor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-bay
BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 4-8pm: Vendors on Main St. open. Enjoy food trucks, green market artisans, balloon artist Twister
AN EVENING OF NEW SHORT PLAYS: (See Tues., Sept. 13)
PETER GEYE EVENT: 5:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. Peter will cel ebrate his new book “Ski Jumpers.” RSVP: 231-347-1180. mcleanandeakin.com/event/ ----------------------peter-geye-event “MRS. KELLY’S JOURNEY HOME”: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The story of a woman’s journey from Ireland to America & her struggle with dementia in her later years. This one-woman show explores the experiences of many genera tions of immigrants & adults caring for their aged parents. The Friday evening performance is a fundraiser to enhance educational scholarships for clinical caregivers at the Grand Traverse Pa vilions. Includes a dessert reception in the lower level of the theatre after the show. $50. login&event=416oldtownplayhouse.com/TheatreManager/1/tickets.
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EXPLORING ANISHINAABEK SEASONAL PREPARATION & TRADE: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, Empire. Join Anishinaabe historian Eric Hemenway for two programs. At 11am meet at the Platte River Pic nic Area to explore the importance of seasonal movement, food preservation, & the Odawa’s preparation for winter. Please bring a chair. At 4pm Eric will meet at the end of Stormer Rd. to lead a 1.5-mile hike at the Treat farm out to a view of Lake Michigan. Please bring water, sun protec tion & suitable hiking shoes. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. nps.gov/slbe/ ----------------------planyourvisit/fees.htm
“BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR” PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: 10am. See local artists painting on lo cation in Downtown Bay Harbor on Fri., Sept. 16 & the morning of Sat., Sept. 17 before a “wet paint sale” near the Boat Launch on Main Street from ----------------------over-bay-harbor-paint-out-wet-paint-salecrookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/balloons-2-4pm.
AUTHOR TALK BY TIM MULHERIN: 6pm, The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, TC. Based on his book “Sand, Stars, Wind, & Wa ter: Field Notes from Up North,” Tim Mulherin shares thoughts on identity, place & belonging. Garden members, free; non-members, ets-387586590927exploring-that-up-north-state-of-mind-tickeventbrite.com/e/author-talk-by-tim-mulherin-$10.
17TH ANNUAL WOOD BOATS ON THE WALL & THE INAUGURAL LEELANAU MARITIME HISTORY FESTIVAL: 10am-3pm, Leelanau His torical Society Museum, Leland. See the classic woods boats, enjoy live music, & learn about the many organizations & individuals who bring maritime history to life. Free. leelanauhistory. org/events
LELAND MUSICAL ARTS CELEBRATION: 7:30pm, Old Art Building, Leland. JUBILATIONS! The performance will feature work by Gipps, Beethoven, Dvorak & Bizet. Featuring: Dr. Mez raq Ramli & The Leland Chamber Consort Mu sic Director: Dr. Eric Allen; Guest Conductor: Dr. Martha Placeres. $35. events/leland-musical-arts-celebration-2022oldartbuilding.com/
SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL & BARN MARKET: Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City. 9am: Yoga in Bloom. 10am-5pm: Barn Market. 10:30am1:30pm: Live music with Peter Jensen. 11am: Sunflower Tour. 11am-4pm: Pumpkin painting, face painting & lawn games. 2pm: Sunflower Tour. 2-5pm: Live music with Two Track Mind. lavenderhillfarm.com/events-and-more
LEELANAU HARVEST TOUR: 8am, Herman Park, Suttons Bay. Presented by Cherry Capi tal Cycling Club. Enjoy routes of 20, 40, 65 or 100 miles which wind through beautiful Leela nau County on paved roads. Includes views of farms, orchards, vineyards, dunes & villages as you ride. A box lunch will be served at Herman Park until 4:30pm & is included with registration
WATER BATH CANNING: 3-4:30pm, Historic Barns Park, SEEDS Farm, TC. ecoseeds.org/ index.php
OTP AUDITIONS: (See Sun., Sept. 11)
GAYLORD BUSINESS AF TER HOURS: 5pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, 2305 Snowdrift Dr., Gaylord. Register. $5 members; $10 gaylordchamber.com/businon-members.
32ND ANNUAL HARBOR SPRINGS CYCLING CLAS SIC: Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. Riders depart on their respective routes between 7:309:30am. Pre-ride check-in starts at 7:30am. This event features a variety of distances & routes, in cluding the Little Traverse Wheelway & the Tunnel of Trees. On the Little Traverse Wheelway route, which is a paved off-road trail, riders can select 14- or 30-mile routes. Three road routes, all utiliz ing the Tunnel of Trees, are available in 20-, 45-, & 60-mile distances. Helmets are required. Reg istration is $30 adults, $20 for kids 6-12, & free for children five & under. All fees increase by $5 for same-day registrations. 231-526-2151. birch ----------------------woodinn.com/hscyclingclassic.html
MANAGING YOUR TIME; MANAGING YOUR LIFE WORKSHOP: Noon, Traverse Area Dis trict Library, TC. Explore key ideas for making long lasting changes to your work habits & bet ter prioritize not only work tasks, but how you divvy your time in all key areas of life. Register for this free online & in-person workshop. managing-your-life-0versecity.score.org/event/managing-your-time-tra
C.S. LEWIS LITERATURE FESTIVAL: Sept. 15-18. Keynote Speaker for 2022 will be Ann Voskamp at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Friday Reception with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 6pm. $50 per person. Friday’s Keynote Address with Ann Voskamp, Sept. 16, 7:30pm. Saturday Seminars with Ann Voskamp, Carolyn Curtis & Sarah Arthur, Sept. 17, 8:30am. cslewis festival.org/registrations
“BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR” PAINT OUT & WET PAINT SALE: (See Fri., Sept. 16)
PADDLE ANTRIM FESTIVAL: Noon, River Park, Ellsworth. Sept. 15-17. Celebrate the amaz ing waterways & communities of northern Michi gan. Festival includes a two-day paddle event
WRITING THE ARTS: OBJECT + WORDS = EKPHRASIS: (See Sat., Sept. ----------------------10)
LITTLE TRAVERSE HISTORICAL MUSEUM ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Held at the Museum in Petoskey, the Picnic on the Porch will begin at 6pm & will be serving sandwiches, drinks, chips & dessert for $20/person. The pro gram will begin at 7pm with Renee Tanner speak ing about the monuments in the Greenwood Cemetery. Following, president Becky Goodman will present the annual report & a brief board busi ness meeting. ----------------------petoskeymuseum.org
STORYTIME ADVENTURES: 10:30am, 1pm & 3:30pm, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC. Featuring “Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems. Sign up when you re serve your attendance at the Museum. great ----------------------lakeskids.org
HBA PARADE OF HOMES: (See Thurs., Sept. 15)
SINGING THE GOOD OLD SONGS: 7pm, Pen insula Community Library, TC. Pack a picnic & join in the garden for some music with Gary Brandt & Jackie Davidson. 231-223-7700.
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PETOSKEY WINE REGION HARVEST SHOWCASE: Indulge in wines from 14 region al vineyards, paired with small plates. Glasses are provided & are to be picked up at your first stop. $25. petoskey.wine
6TH ANNUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN 5K: 8pm, Munson Medical Center, park ing lot K, TC. Hosted by the Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness of the HIV care & prevention program in northern Michigan. The 5K course starts & finishes on the Munson Medical Center campus in parking lot K, TC. Racers are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the Northern Lights. The top three to pres ent the most spirit at the fun run win $50.
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 3pm: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Detroit Red Wings. 6:30pm: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. St. Louis Blues. show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/
HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 9am-7pm. Pre sented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 ad vance; $20 door. ----------------------hbagta.com/parade-of-homes
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: Centre Ice Arena, TC. 11am: St. Louis Blues vs. Dal las Stars. 2pm: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Co lumbus Blue Jackets. ----------------------show/467296-nhl-prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/
BAYFRONT FALL ART & CRAFT SHOW: (See Sat., Sept. 17)
CROOKED TREE PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCI ETY EXHIBITION 2022: Runs Sept. 17 – Oct. 29 in Atrium Gallery. Featuring recent work by members of the Crooked Tree Photographic Society. Photographs were self-selected by the group through peer review. ic-society-exhibition-2022event/ctac-petoskey/crooked-tree-photographcrookedtree.org/
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GUIDED WALKING HISTORY TOURS OF TRAVERSE CITY: Perry Hannah Plaza, TC. Held on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays through Oct. 10, 10am-12:30pm. Learn about the history of this area on a two mile route through historic neighborhoods, the waterfront area & downtown. 946-4800.
TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 5pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Pre sented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free. horse-shows-events-447709eventbrite.com/cc/traverse-city-
ANNUAL BACKPACK BLESSING & BAR BECUE BRUNCH: 10am, Grace Episco pal Church, TC. Free lunch at 11:15am. All are welcome. Free. facebook.com/ events/390377829889925
PAINTINGS BY MIMI FRANCO-BELL: Alden District Library, Sept. 3-30. See Mimi’s water color paintings & prints on display. 231-3314318.
PAIRINGS FEATURING THE ART OF CAR RIE C & CHARLES MURPHY: Twisted Fish Gallery, Elk Rapids. Showcasing works in oil, acrylic & watercolor, the Murphys will be on display in the living room of the Cottage Gal lery through Sept. 10. murphy-charles-murphyevent/pairings-featuring-the-works-of-carrie-c-twistedfishgallery.com/
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4TH ANNUAL GREAT NORTHERN ART EX PLOSION: AuSable Artisan Village, Grayling. Public voting runs through Sept. 10, 10am5pm, for $11,000 in prize money. Features the works of 90 artists. Find on Facebook.
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HBA PARADE OF HOMES: 11am-4pm. Pre sented by Idea Stream in the Grand Traverse area. Tour seven fine homes built by the area’s top builders. In-person & virtual tours. $15 ad vance; $20 door. hbagta.com/parade-of-homes
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DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY GROUP: Fridays, 1-3pm through Nov. 18. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. Learn skills for manag ing difficult emotions, mindfulness, coping skills for distress tolerance & skills for setting bound aries with others. Group limited to 10 people. Register: 231-846-4495.
SHIPWRECKS OF THE MANITOU PAS SAGE EXHIBIT: Runs through Dec. 30 at Leelanau Historical Society Museum, Leland. This exhibit illustrates the stories of the ships, steamers & crews lost in the Manitou Passage, the waters that surround the Leelanau Penin sula & its islands. leelanauhistory.org/exhibits
PAINT GRAND TRAVERSE 2022 GAL LERY EXHIBITION: Runs through Sept. 17 at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. View & shop plein air & studio works by the Paint Grand Traverse featured artists. crookedtree.org/
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TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW I: 2pm, Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg. Pre sented by Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. $15; under 10 free. eventbrite.com/cc/traversecity-horse-shows-events-447709
MESSAGE FROM NYC: 7:30pm, City Opera House, TC. Guest soloist & conductor Andy Farber will lead the Traverse Symphony Jazz Orchestra, taking you through a program of his original concert works, & arrangements of classic standards, by the likes of Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen & many others. $25.50 - $61.50. traversesymphony.org/concert/ andy-farber
PETER DOUGHERTY OLD MISSION HOUSE TOURS: Fridays & Saturdays, 1-5pm. Tour the 180 year old Dougherty House built by Rev. Dougherty, Chief Ahgosa & his people where Old Mission Peninsula earned its name. Explore the House, outbuildings, a new visiting exhibit & 15 acres of trails. doughertyoldmis sionhouse.com
NHL PROSPECT TOURNAMENT: 6pm, Cen tre Ice Arena, TC. Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars. prospect-tournamentcentreice.org/page/show/467296-nhl-
TRAVERSE AREA CAMERA CLUB MEM BER SHOWCASE EXHIBIT: Traverse Area District Library, TC. Photographic exhibit by members of the Traverse Area Camera Club runs through Nov. 18. Public reception held on Sept. 11 from 1-3pm in the McGuire Room. ----------------------tacameraclub.org
RODNEY CARRINGTON - LET ME IN!: 8-10:30pm, Little River Casino Resort, Man istee. This comedian, actor, singer & writer re corded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record la bel, Laughter’s Good Records. $40, $50, $55. rington-let-me-inlrcr.com/event-calendar/concerts/rodney-car
HOW TO CARE FOR ARTWORK & FAMILY TREASURES: 2pm, Helena Township Com munity Center, Alden. Craig Hadley, executive director & chief curator of Dennos Museum Center, discusses ways in which objects de teriorate, tips to mitigate loss, & what to do to protect your belongings. Bring a treasured item & your questions. 231-331-4318. Free.
MESSAGE FROM NYC: (See Sat., Sept. 17, except today’s time is 3pm.)
CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS, CHARLE -VOIX:TURTLE HILL ART COLLECTION: Held in the Norman Brumm Artist Reference Library. On loan from the private collection of local resi dent Joan MacGillivray. Runs through Oct. 1. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri. & 11am3pm on Sat.
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MUFFIN RIDE: Join the Cherry Capital Cycling Club every Fri. at 9am for a bike ride to Suttons Bay & back from the parking lot in Greilickville behind Subway on M-22. It includes a coffee & bakery stop. Continues through Oct. cherry capitalcyclingclub.org
- “TRAVELOGUES: JURIED EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHY”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Gilbert Gallery. Highlights outstanding images that embody the essence of travel. Forty-eight pieces by 25 Michigan artists were selected for this exhibition. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey/travelogues-juried-photography-exhi -bition
“WORK: JURIED EXHIBITION OF FUNC TIONAL ART”: Runs Sept. 17 – Nov. 5 in Bon field Gallery. Featuring work exploring the rela tionship between form & function. crookedtree. org/event/ctac-petoskey/work-juried-exhibitionfunctional-art
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- CHARLEVOIX AND THE NIGHT: An exhibi tion featuring paintings by three award winning artists: Kevin Barton, Kurt Anderson, & Phil Fisher. Each artist explores their approach to nocturne. Runs Sept. 16 - Oct. 29. An open ing reception will be held on Fri., Sept. 16 from 5-7pm. Open 11am-4pm on Mon. through Fri., & 11am-3pm on Sat. charlevoixcircle.org
WE FIGHT NOMI SOCIAL MEETUP: 4pm, East Bay Park, TC. All ages welcome to join for fun, positive social get-togethers. Since We Fight does most of their work online, social meet-ups are a chance to get to know one another in person & maybe to acquire a new skill, like knitting or cro cheting. Held every Sat. from 4-5pm, as they ro tate throughout TC’s parks. Free. goodworkslab.
NORTHPORT PHOTO EXHIBIT: Northport Arts Association, Northport. Featuring profes sional & emerging photographers in this 5th annual photo exhibit. Runs through Sept. 18. The gallery is open Weds. through Sun., 124pm. Photographers are submitting a variety of photo genre such as landscapes, waterscapes, wildlife & architecture as well as mobile photog raphy & specialty film processing. northportart sassociation.org/events-exhibits
BALLOONS OVER BAY HARBOR: 7:30am. Balloon Flight #4: Bonus Launch from Marina Lawn. loons-Over-BH-Schedule-of-Events.pdfuploads/2022/09/2022-Balharbor.com/wp-content/bay
JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL’S MEM BER SHOW: Held at Jordan River Art Center, East Jordan through Sept. 30. Featuring the work of JRAC member artists. The gallery will be open Thurs. through Mon. from 1-4pm & closed Tues. & Weds. jordanriverarts.com
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BOOK SIGNING: 1-3pm, Horizon Books, TC. With Lynne Rae Perkins, author of “Violet and Jobie in the Wild.” Perkins is also a Newbery Medal winner. horizonbooks.com/event/booksigning-lynne-rae-perkins-violet-and-jobie-wild
BETSIE VALLEY TRAIL RUN: HALF MARA THON, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: 8am. The Half Marathon, 10K & 5K courses are out & back on the Betsie Valley Trail starting in Thompsonville at the Webber Sports Complex. The 1 Mile Fun Run is held on the ballfield onto the trail & back. ----------------------northmittenevents.com/events
“MRS. KELLY’S JOURNEY HOME”: 1pm, Old Town Playhouse, TC. The story of a wom an’s journey from Ireland to America & her struggle with dementia in her later years. This one-woman show explores the experiences of many generations of immigrants & adults caring for their aged parents. Adults, $20; youth under 18, $10 (plus fees). tickets.oldtownplayhouse. com/TheatreManager/1/login&event=416
HEALING PRIVATE WOUNDS RECOVERY GROUP: Thursdays, 5:30-7pm through Nov. 17. 856 N. Mitchell St., Cadillac. A 10 week recovery program. For adults who have been sexually abused. Explore ways to heal from sexual abuse trauma. Register: ----------------------231-846-4495.
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CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOS-KEY:ATWATER’S EDGE: FROM THE SHORES OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Runs through Sept. 10 in Atrium Gallery. This invitational exhibition features original paintings by Michi gan artists who take their inspiration from the varied shorelines of the region. northern-michiganorg/event/ctac-petoskey/waters-edge-shores-crookedtree.
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Miller’s incredible world—a place that treats magic and realism as equals—is unique from the moment we enter it. The famous MGM lion roars at us in strange silence, and then it’s only moments before the plot takes a spiritual and fantastical turn which lasts for a spellbinding and effortless 1 hour and 48 Theminutes.plotwithin
focused portrayal of Djinn is so believable that you feel the weight of a man who understands that he literally has all the time in the world to contemplate the unfathomable, or at least try.
Three Thousand Years of Longing
To put it simply: Joseph Campbell would have loved this.
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reason you apply to what you think is true, the more you doubt yourself.
Swinton enters this role already established as one of the most daring and provocative actors working today, but in Three Thousand Years of Longing, she displays yet again that we should never underestimate her ability to transform herself. In portraying the calm introvert who escapes into stories to understand emotions she’s never experienced herself, Swinton gives us a delicate arc that doesn’t end until the wholly satisfying and unexpected ending.
To share too much more would be a betrayal of the joy of allowing you to discover the rest yourself. And what would be the point? This is a truly romantic movie where the more
If it were possible to take a millennia of human suffering and emotion, bottle it up, and then hold its secrets so tightly they could only be revealed under impossible and fantastic circumstances, then you just might have the basic building blocks of Three Thousand Years of Longing. This is an extraordinarily sophisticated fairy tale embedded within a story that first breaks, and then finally makes the case for, the singularity of love itself.
Wonderfully challenging and engaging, the film is filled with explorations of the biggest questions of our short-lived selfconsciousness: Do we exist if others don’t see us? Are stories the only language we have? And what is the purpose of this human heart that we all know and all feel? It’s a quilt of mysteries that at first seem too challenging to even understand, let alone solve, but the film finds a one-of-a-kind way.
a plot is hosted mainly from a dreamy Istanbul hotel room and resembles a two-hander play. The film focused almost exclusively on the dynamic duo of Swinton as Dr. Alithea Binnie, an academic narratologist scholar obsessed with the history of human stories, and her unexpected brush with Elba as Djinn, a true kind of “genie in a bottle” whose freedom and existence now depends entirely on her and the fulfillment of her three wishes.
The fast-paced script is co-written by Miller and Augusta Gore and based on a novella, but Three Thousand Years of Longing, is as cinematic as it gets, with dazzling flashbacks and visuals that make you feel as if you’re dreaming while awake. Eastern and Western folklore and mythology come alive without caricature, more relatable and powerful than you ever thought imaginable.
To understand how Australian director and co-writer George Miller of Mad Max fame does this, I recommend you seek the film out on the biggest screen you can find and allow the simple, patient, and completely believable performances from Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba to enchant and overtake you.
The two are forced together to work out the chess game and rules of engagement, which requires Alithea to confront what her heart most desires and whether or not she can trust Djinn, especially since she knows from her studies that spirits can bend wishes to their own needs.
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Elba brings the opposite tension in mesmerizing Alithea (and us) with the power of his pain and the eternal longing to be free, a plague which requires him to study and manipulate mortals even as he seems sometimes resigned to the neverending pattern—a fatalist who isn’t overElba’sexaggerating.deliberate,
9/10 -- Jenn Marsh, 8
9/16 – The Bootstrap Boys
BIER'S INWOOD BREWERY, CHARLEVOIX 9/16 -- Delilah DeWylde, 7-10
9/17 – Jojo Stella
SHADY LANE CELLARS, SUT TONS BAY 9/10 -- Luke Woltanski, 3-6
9/15 -- Jesse Jefferson
9/16 -- Jen Sygit
STORMCLOUD BREWING CO., FRANKFORT
Antrim & Charlevoix
9/11 -- Blake Elliott, 2-4:30
JACOB'S FARM, TC
DICK'S POUR HOUSE, LAKE LEELANAU
BACKYARD: 9/108-10:-- The Lonely Lovers 9/16-17 -- Biomassive
BOATHOUSE VINEYARDS, LAKE TASTINGLEELANAUROOM LAWN, 4:30-7:
9/17 -- Larry Perkins
9/16 -- Charlie Millard Band
ALPINE TAVERN & EATERY, GAYLORD
9/18 – A.S. Lutes
9/16 -- The Derrell Syria Project, 9/177-10 -- The Daydrinker SeriesPat Niemisto & Chris Skellenger, 3-6; The Derrell Syria Project, 7-10
9/11 -- Low Hanging Fruit
9/17 -- Drew Hale, 8:30-10
9/16 -- Matt Phend, 5-8
9/13 -- Randy Reszka, 5-8
9/11 -- Andrew Lutes, 1
TRAVERSE CITY COMEDY CLUB, TC
9/14 -- Wink, 7-10
9/15 — StoneFolk, 7
9/16 -- Donald Benjamin, 7-9; DJ Ricky T, 9
MAMMOTH DISTILLING, BAY HARBOR 9/146:30-9:30:–Charlie Millard
9/16 -- Zeke Clemons, 6-9
9/16 -- Brett Mitchell, 8
Sun. – Karaoke, 6-8
9/18 – Charlie Millard, 5
NORTH BAR, TC
9/17 -- Blair Miller, 4:30
9/10 -- Snacks & Five, 10 9/11 & 9/18 -- Video DJ Dance Party, 10
nitelife
9/16 -- StoneFolk 9/17 – Blake Elliott
FIVE SHORES BREWING, BEU 6-9:LAH
9/11 -- Luke Woltanski
BARREL ROOM:
9/10 & 9/17 -- Chris Calleja, 9/162-6 -- Nelson Olstrom, 4-7:30
TRUFIT TROUSER, TC
Send Nitelife events@traverseticker.comto:
Emmet & Cheboygan
ODAWA CASINO RESORT, VICTORIES,PETOSKEY 10: 9/10 -- Bluewater Kings Band 9/16 -- Yankee Station Band 9/17 -- Detour
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS, PATIO:PETOSKEY
THE CROSSINGS MALL, MACKINAW CITY 9/16 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 1-4
9/15 -- Elizabeth Landry, 5-7:30
SHANTY CREEK RESORT, BEL SUMMITLAIRE VILLAGE, THE OTHER
9/10 -- Craig Jolly, 5-8
9/10PATIO:-- Stonehengz, 6:30-9:30
CITY PARK GRILL, PETOSKEY 9/16 -- Annex Karaoke, 9:30
Otsego, Crawford & Central
DJ
9/17 -- Pandora Music Night, 6
THE PARLOR, TC
9/17 -- Luke Woltanski
9/18 -- Bryan Poirier
9/18 -- Ol' Pal Shayne, 2-4:30
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CICCONE VINEYARD & WINERY, SUTTONS BAY Live From The Hilltop:
LIL BO, TC
Fri. – Live Music
9/16 – G Snacks
FANTASY’S, TC
9/17 -- The Pistil Whips
BAR: 9/16 -- David Lawston, 7-10
9/15 -- Jimmy Olson, 7-10
ERNESTO'S CIGAR LOUNGE & BAR, PETOSKEY
All Americana folk-rock/trucker funk band from lower-northwestern Michigan, StoneFolk plays Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille, Interlochen on Thurs., Sept. 15 at 7pm and Cellar 152 in Elk Rapids on Fri., Sept. 16 from 5-8pm.
THE HOMESTEAD, GLEN AR BOR
9/16 -- Jesse Jefferson, 5:30
9/17 – Meg Gunia, 7-9
9/12 – Barrels & Beats w/ Rob Coonrod, 6-9
THE DIXIE SALOON, MACKI NAW CITY 9/14 & 9/16 -- Pete 'Big Dog' Fetters, 8-11
SHORT'S BREW PUB, BELLAIRE 7-9:30:
LAKE ANN BREWING CO. 9/10 -- The Daydrinkers Series w/ Cold Leather Seats, 3-6; Looking Forward - CSN&Y Trib ute, 9/137-10--Uncle Z, 6:30-9:30
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9/137-10 -- Jesse Jefferson, 7-10
Sat. -- Karaoke, 10-1
9/10 -- Good On Paper Improv Troupe, 8
HOFBRAU STEAK HOUSE & AMERICAN GRILLE, INTERLO CHEN
BEARDS BREWERY, PETOSKEY
CELLAR 152, ELK RAPIDS 5-8:
ETHANOLOGY, ELK RAPIDS 9/108-11:-- The Marsupials
LEFT FOOT CHARLEY, TC
Sun. -- Karaoke
BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BOYNE FALLS THE BACK 40: 9/15 -- David Lawston, 8:3011:30
9/17 -- Silver Creek Revival, 6:30-9:30
BEL LAGO VINEYARD & WIN ERY, CEDAR
UNION STREET STATION, TC
9/15 – Sean Megoran 9/16 – Sean Bielby
SEPT 10 - SEPT 18
9/10 -- 1000 Watt Prophets
9/102-5: & 9/13 -- The Truetones
THE WORKSHOP BREWING CO., TC
9/16 -- Scarkazm, 6:30-9:30
THE BEAU, CHEBOYGAN 7 9/10:30: -- Cellar Door 9/16 -- Radel Rosin 9/17 -- Jimmy Olson
ENCORE 201, TC
-- The Duges 9/15 -- Chris Skellenger & An dre 9/18Villoch--Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute
9/116-8:30:–Brady Corcoran
IRON FISH DISTILLERY, THOMPSONVILLE 9/10 -- Elizabeth Landry, 5:309/117:30
9/17 – Owen James Trio, noon
STIGG'S BREWERY & KITCHEN, BOYNE CITY
ST. AMBROSE CELLARS, BEU5:30-8:30:LAH
BENNETHUM'S NORTHERN INN, GAYLORD
MIDDLECOAST BREWING CO., TC
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, THOMP LEVELSONVILLEFOUR ROOFTOP BAR: 9/15 -- Chris Smith, 7-9
Tues. – Trivia Thurs. – Jazz Night w/ Larz Cabot, 6-9
9/10 -- Nelson Olstrom, 7
9/11 -- Jazz Band, 3 9/16 -- Blair Miller, 5 9/18 -- Adam Dennis, 3
9/15 -- DJ Ricky T, 9
Grand Traverse & Kalkaska
9/16 – Jazz Cabbage, 5
THE LITTLE FLEET, TC
9/10 -- Blue Footed Booby,
9/13 -- Tuesday Trivia, 7-9 9/15 -- Family Jam, 6:30-9:30
9/11 -- Owen James: 5th An niversary of the Second Sun. Solo Set, 5
9/17 -- Jazz Cabbage, 5-8; Slim Pickins, 8-11
9/10 -- Terry Coveyou, noon
Leelanau & Benzie
9/10 -- Ted Bounty 9/13 -- Brett Mitchell 9/14 -- Bill Frary
ODAWA CASINO, PETOSKEY OVATION HALL: 9/16 -- The Beat Goes OnCher Tribute w/ Lisa McClowry, 8
-- Drew Hale, 3:30-5:30 9/16 – Matt Gabriel, 6:30-8:30 9/18 – Ethan Bott Duo, 3:305:30
THIRSTY FISH SPORTS GRILLE, TC
9/10 -- Dede Alder 9/17 -- Heather Schwartz
FRENCH VALLEY VINEYARD, CEDAR 9/124-7:
9/17 -- Nelson Olstrom, 6
9/16 – Jazz North, 6
9/15 -- Greg Vadnais Quartet, 8-11
9/10 -- Broken Arrow Blues Band, 6:30; DJ Ricky T, 10
9/13 -- Open Mic Comedy, 8-9:30; then Electric Open Mic 9/14 -- DJ JR, 10 9/15 -- DJ Frank, 10 9/16 -- Happy Hour w/ Chris Smith; then 1000 Watt Trio 9/17 -- Brett Mitchell & The Mitchfits, 10
BONOBO WINERY, TC
DUNE BIRD WINERY, NORTH PORT
9/12 -- Vinyl Lovers w/ Eu gene's Record Co-op, 7 9/13 -- Open Mic & Musical Talent Showcase, 7 9/14 -- Jazz Jam, 6
BIERE DE MAC BREW WORKS, MACKINAW CITY
THE UNION, NORTHPORT 9/14 -- Jeff Haas Trio & Laurie Sears, 7-9:30
9/10 -- Title Track Fundraiser w/ Amber Hasan & Brunch on Mars, 5
CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Poetry is a life-cherishing force," said Pulitzer Prize-winner Mary Oliver, who published 33 volumes of poetry and read hundreds of other poets. Her statement isn’t true for everyone, of course. To reach the point where reading poetry provides our souls with nourishment, we may have to work hard to learn how to appreciate it. Some of us don’t have the leisure or temperament to do so. In any case, Cancerian, what are your life-cherishing forces? What influences inspire you to know and feel all that's most precious about your time on earth? Now would be an excellent time to ruminate on those treasures— and take steps to nurture them with tender ingenuity.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Richard Ford has advice for writers: "Find what causes a commotion in your heart. Find a way to write about that." I will amend his counsel to apply to all of you non-writers, as well. By my reckoning, the coming weeks will be prime time to be gleefully honest as you identify what causes commotions in your heart. Why should you do that? Because it will lead you to the good decisions you need to make in the coming months. As you attend to this holy homework, I suggest you direct the following invitation to the universe: "Beguile me, mystify me, delight me, fascinate me, and rouse me to feel deep, delicious feelings."
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Tips to get the most out of the next six weeks: 1. Be the cautiously optimistic voice of reason. Be the methodical motivator who prods and inspires. Organize as you uplift. Encourage others as you build efficiency. 2. Don't take other people's apparent stupidity or rudeness as personal affronts. Try to understand how the suffering they have endured may have led to their behavior. 3. Be your own father. Guide yourself as a wise and benevolent male elder would. 4. Seek new ways to experience euphoria and enchantment, with an emphasis on what pleasures will also make you healthier.
28 • sept 12, 2022 • Northern Express Weekly ACROSS 1. Mr. Burns's teddy bear on "The Simpsons" 5. Like some chocolate 9. Bogus customer 14. Frondy growth 15. Fisher of "The Great Gatsby" 16. "Pass Out" rapper ___ Tempah 17. Stewed meat dish with a French name 19. Getting grayer 20. Handheld flame starter 22. Braces (oneself) 24. Seething state 25. Suffix with Wisconsin 26. Broadcast 27. Main Street locales 30. Butler who voiced many Hanna-Barbera characters 31. Agrees, casually 34. Serf of old Sparta 35. "Stayin' Alive" singer 38. Antidote source 41. Alkaloid in tomatoes 45. Suffix with mega- or multi46. Expressive action in Fortnite 48. Blacktop material 49. Reply to a ques. 50. Late Beastie Boys member 51. Necklace parts 54. Northeastern U.S. locale known as an art colony 58. Quebec school 59. Typical offerings from compilation channels like "Aww Animals" and "Pets Awesome" 62. "Meh" gesture 63. ___ Reader (eclectic magazine) 64. "No injury" 65. Overflows 66. Snippy comeback 67. 2022 award for Shohei Ohtani DOWN 1. Very close pal 2. "___ the ramparts we watched ..." 3. Illegal payment scheme 4. As scheduled 5. Fiasco 6. Part of NBA or NEA, e.g. 7. "Full Metal Jacket" actor ___ Ermey 8. Kato of O.J. Simpson trial fame 9. Play place 10. Elevated 11. Sign with letters? 12. Limerick segment that usually starts with "Who" 13. Part of some upscale theater seats 18. 2006 movie set in Georgia 21. 1040 issuers 22. Airline based near Stockholm 23. Carrere of 2022's "Easter Sunday" 28. Trireme propeller 29. "As a matter of fact, you're wrong" 30. Target of a 2022 government relief plan 32. PNW-based coffee chain, on the NYSE 33. Orangey tuber 34. "House of the Dragon" network 36. "Scram," in westerns 37. Glacial features 38. Least lavish 39. "___ Sol" (Ron Carter song that's a poor transla tion of "The Night Sun") 40. Correct a game outcome, perhaps 42. "So, apparently ..." 43. Snooze for a bit 44. Some TV drama settings 46. Prefix with friendly or tourism 47. Political activist Garvey 50. Downloaded clips, often 52. Deck total for Caesar? 53. Bill's "Groundhog Day" costar 55. Vergara's "AGT" seatmate 56. "So long!" 57. Chain components, for short 60. "And I ___" (Jasmine Masters meme) 61. Planetarium view
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Please promise me you will respect and revere your glorious star power in the coming weeks. I feel it’s important, both to you and those whose lives you touch, that you exalt and exult in your access to your magnificence. For everyone’s benefit, you should play freely with the art of being majestic and regal and sovereign. To do this right, you must refrain from indulging in trivial wishes, passing fancies, and minor attractions. You must give yourself to what's stellar. You must serve your holiest longings, your riveting dreams, and your thrilling hopes.
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"Sometimes serendipity is just intention unmasked," said Sagittarian author Elizabeth Berg. suspect her theory will be true for you in the coming weeks. You have done an adroit job of formulating your intentions and collecting the information you need to carry out your intentions. What may be best now is to relax your focus as you make room for life to respond to your diligent preparations. "I'm a great believer in luck," said my Uncle Ned. "I've found that the harder I work, the more luck I have." He was correct, but it's also true that luck sometimes surges your way when you've taken a break from your hard work.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind is sometimes a lush and beautiful maze that you get lost in. Is that a problem? Now and then it is, yes. But just as often, it's an entertaining blessing. As you wander around amidst the lavish finery, not quite sure of where you are or where you're going, you often make discoveries that rouse your halfdormant potentials. You luckily stumble into unforeseen insights you didn't realize you needed to know. I believe the description I just articulated fits your current ramble through the amazing maze. My advice: Don't be in a mad rush to escape. Allow this dizzying but dazzling expedition to offer you all its rich teachings.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): My reader Monica Ballard has this advice for you Aries folks: "If you don’t vividly ask for and eagerly welcome the gifts the Universe has in store for you, you may have to settle for trinkets and baubles. So never settle." That's always useful counsel for you Rams. And in the coming weeks, you will be wise to heed it with extra intensity. Here's a good metaphor to spur you on: Don't fill up on junk snacks or glitzy hors d'oeuvres. Instead, hold out for gourmet feasts featuring healthy, delectable entrées.
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PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): “I am lonely, yet not everybody will do," observed Piscean author Anaïs Nin. "Some people fill the gaps, and others emphasize my loneliness,” she concluded. According to my reading of the astrological omens, Pisces, it's your task right now to
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to Libran poet T. S. Eliot, "What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." Those are your guiding thoughts for the coming days, Libra. You're almost ready to start fresh; you're on the verge of being able to start planning your launch date or grand opening. Now all you have to do is create a big crisp emptiness where the next phase will have plenty of room to germinate. The best way to do that is to finish the old process as completely as possible.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It's impossible to be perfect. It's neither healthy nor productive to obsess on perfectionism. You know these things. You understand you can't afford to get bogged down in overthinking and overreaching and overpolishing. And when you are at your best, you sublimate such manic urges. You transform them into the elegant intention to clarify and refine and refresh. With grace and care, you express useful beauty instead of aiming for hyper-immaculate precision. I believe that in the coming weeks, dear Virgo, you will be a master of these services—skilled at performing them for yourself and others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I will remind you about a potential superpower that is your birthright to develop: You can help people to act in service to the deepest truths and strongest love. You can even teach them how to do it. Have you been ripening this talent in 2022? Have you been bringing it more to the forefront of your relationships? I hope so. The coming months will stir you to go further than ever before in expressing this gift. For best results, take a vow to nurture the deepest truths and strongest love in all your thoughts and dealings with others.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now and then, you slip into phases when you're poised on the brink of either self-damage or self-discovery. You wobble and lurch on the borderline where self-undoing vies with self-creation. Whenever this situation arises, here are key questions to ask yourself: Is there a strategy you can implement to ensure that you glide into self-discovery and self-creation? Is there a homing thought that will lure you away from the perverse temptations of self-damage and self-undoing? The answers to these queries are always yes—if you regard love as your top priority and if you serve the cause of love over every other consideration.
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identify which people intensify your loneliness and which really do fill the gaps. And then devote yourself with extra care to cultivating your connections with the gap-fillers. Loneliness is sometimes a good thing—a state that helps you renew and deepen your communion with your deep self. But I don’t belief that’s your assignment these days. Instead, you'll be wise to experience intimacy that enriches your sense of feeling at home in the world. You'll thrive by consorting with allies who sweeten your love of life.
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