nov 28
saturday
HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: 1045 Rasho Rd., TC. Challenge yourself on the original course anytime from Dec. 4-6 & still get your finisher medal & event souvenir. A classic, European style turf grass course awaits you with optional knee high barriers including straw bales, fallen logs, wood fence & stone fence. Traverse over grass or snow & ice, wooded dirt trails, & farmland running terrain. Register by Dec. 3. runsignup.com/farmland5k
---------------------NORTHERN HOME & COTTAGE 2020 VIRTUAL TOUR: Featuring eight homes in northern MI, along with contractors, designers & homeowners. Tickets are a suggested donation of $15. Benefits Child & Family Services of Northwest Michigan. mynorthtickets.com
---------------------VIRTUAL TURKEY VULTURE TROT 5K: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. The race course will be set up from Nov. 26-29 for participants to run on their own time at their own pace. Proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Limited to 100 participants. $20. crystalmountain.com/event/5k-turkey-vulture-trot
---------------------2020 TURKEY TROT 5K: PETOSKEY: VIRTUAL: Presented by YMCA of Northern Michigan. Run any time through Nov. 30. runsignup. com/Race/MI/Petoskey/2020TurkeyTrot
---------------------COLLECTING ITEMS FOR THOSE IN NEED: The Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce will have trucks at the parking lot between the Chamber & Shay House today. They will be collecting items for those in need this holiday season. Please drop off gently used blankets, coats, hats, gloves, socks, warm clothing of any type. They will be delivered to local organizations.
---------------------SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Support local, small businesses in northern Michigan.
---------------------FIRST LIGHT CELEBRATION: 5-6pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy holiday music & lighting the Christmas tree. Meet between the Lodge & Crystal Center to light the tree at 5:30pm sharp. crystalmountain.com/event/first-light
---------------------HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE OF SUTTONS BAY: 5:30-7pm. Caroling at the corner, Santa arrives by firetruck, village tree lighting, story time with Mrs. Claus, gifts from Santa, mail letter to Santa, extended business hours & more. suttonsbayarea.com/holiday-in-the-village-ofsuttons-bay
---------------------105TH LIGHTING OF HARBOR SPRINGS HOLIDAY TREE: VIRTUAL: 6pm. Find on Facebook.
nov 29
sunday
HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
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NORTHERN HOME & COTTAGE 2020 VIRTUAL TOUR: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------VIRTUAL TURKEY VULTURE TROT 5K: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------2020 TURKEY TROT 5K: PETOSKEY: VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
nov 30
monday
REGISTRATION FOR BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: 6pm, Nov. 30 - Dec. 6. Open to fourth & fifth graders residing or attending school within the boundaries of Grand Traverse County, the Traverse City Area Public Schools school district,
Elk Rapids School District, Forest Area Schools Community Schools school district, Leelanau County, & Benzie County. A book-based quiz competition. Kids read stories together & then compete for the Championship VIP Prize. Teams also have a chance to win prizes for sportsmanship, team spirit, most creative team name, & more. Event will take place on March 6, 2021. battleofthebooksgt.com/registration
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send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
NORTHERN HOME & COTTAGE 2020 VIRTUAL TOUR: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------2020 TURKEY TROT 5K: PETOSKEY: VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
dec 01
tuesday
MERRY MARKETPLACE: Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. A re-imagination of the Merry Marketplace. This year the art fair will be expanded to include a week long Pop-Up Vendor Market in the gallery spaces. The Merry Marketplace will be open: Dec. 1-2: 12-4pm; Dec. 3: 127pm; Dec. 4: 12-4pm; & Dec. 5: 10am-2pm. Access to the gallery spaces will be limited to ensure all state & local social distancing guidelines are met. Select items will be available for purchase online with curb side pick-up available beginning Mon., Nov. 30. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-traverse-city/merry-marketplace
---------------------HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 9am-3pm, Manistee Road Commission, Bear Lake. For ages 6 months+.
---------------------FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BUILDING RESILIENCE IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY: 11:30am-1pm. Featuring Kathy Grinsteiner. Held via Zoom. Tickets: $20 members; $25 non-members. Includes a $10 gift card to a local restaurant. gaylordmi.chambermaster.com/ eventregistration/register/3829
---------------------TCNEWTECH PITCH EVENT: 6-7pm. Each presenter will be allowed five minutes to present their business or new technology & five minutes of questions from the audience. The audience decides which startup will receive the $500 cash prize by voting via text. Watch via the TCNewTech Facebook page or YouTube Channel. There is no charge to attend or to present your ideas. You must register to get updated info. facebook.com/ traversecitynewtech
---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 5-8pm, Cherry Grove Fire Department, Cadillac. For ages 6 months+.
---------------------REGISTRATION FOR BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: (See Mon., Nov. 30)
dec 02
wednesday
NWS: PAM HOUSTON: 7pm, City Opera House, TC. Enjoy this author of “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,” along with many others. Guest host is Christal Frost, a host of the Morning Show on Today’s Country Music WTCM. Doors open at 6pm for music & Morsels. $16, $26. cityoperahouse.org
---------------------MERRY MARKETPLACE: (See Tues., Dec. 1) ---------------------CARD COLLECTING - A SIMPLER PASTIME!: 6:30pm. Join Brian Johnston via Zoom as he talks about getting into card collecting, why it is such a great hobby, tips to get started, how to appraise your collection & things to
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The National Writers Series presents Albert Woodfox during a virtual event on Thurs., Dec. 3 at 7pm. Woodfox spent four decades in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit. In his book Solitary, he shares how he survived, and emerged whole, inspiring not only his fellow prisoners, but now all of us, with his humanity and devoted activism. Guest host is Jerome Vaughn, news director at WDET, Detroit’s public radio station. Register: bit.ly/NWSFallSeason
know for new collectors. Registration required. Once you register you will receive an email with further instructions. Free. tadl.org/collecting
---------------------HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 11am-3pm, Leland Fire Department. For ages 2 years old+.
---------------------LEAD BY LOCAL - WINTER HOME PROTECTION: 11am-noon. Virtual session featuring David Hamm of Jarvis Property Restoration. Register. $5. business.charlevoix.org/ events/details/lead-by-local-winter-home-protection-13116
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LWV LEELANAU COUNTY 2020 VIRTUAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON: Noon. Join virtually & hear from special guest Grand Traverse Band Tribal Chairman David Arroyo. Includes a Q&A session. Register in advance: https:// us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ dF1XnMlfSduOTgZ1ltuPYg. Free. LWVLeelanau.org
---------------------REGISTRATION FOR BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: (See Mon., Nov. 30)
---------------------LADIES OF THE LIGHTS: 7-8pm. Online via Zoom. Join Dianna Stampfler to learn about these women before their time, taking on the dangerous & physically demanding job of tending to the beacons that protected the shoreline. See nearly 70 images of keepers, learn about their families, their lights, & their impact on the profession of lighthouse keeping. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-4045896
dec 03
thursday
NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: AN EVENING WITH ALBERT WOODFOX: 7pm. “Solitary” is the saga of a man who, despite spending four decades in solitary confinement for a crime of which he was innocent, inspired fellow prisoners, & now all of us, with his humanity. Free. bit.ly/NWSFallSeason
---------------------GTWOMAN’S “PERSUADE ME!” WORKSHOP: 9:30-11am. Join the award-winning entrepreneur, author & recovering academic Jill Schiefelbein to learn how to speak with purpose & speak for results. Virtual event. Register for your tickets. Free. grandtraversewoman.com
---------------------MERRY MARKETPLACE: (See Tues., Dec. 1) ---------------------VIRTUAL HARBOR HISTORY TALK: “GANGSTERS UP NORTH”: 7pm. Presented by author & historian Robert Knapp. Held via Zoom. Advanced registration required. Free. harborspringshistory.org/events/?action=evrpl usegister&event_id=7
---------------------HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Nov. 28)
---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 11am-3pm, United Methodist Church Community Center, Lake Ann. For ages 2 years old+.
---------------------STORIES @ HOME: 11am. Let’s Create a Story: “The Last Cookie.” Visit web site to get a supply list & participate. greatlakeskids.org/ offerings
---------------------GET CRAFTY @ HOME: 1pm. Branch Out! Turn twigs & branches into holiday decorations
