dec 05
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
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: Pick up your order on Dec. 12 from 10am-2pm curbside at 1003 South Maple St., TC, the home of Trinity Lutheran Church and School. Ticket orders are underway at MyNorthTickets.com. Pay by credit card online, or order in person at the Trinity Lutheran Church Office & pay by cash or check. Offering 28 festive cookies in a variety pack.
---------------------CANNED FOOD & TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE: 10am-2pm, Pinecrest Village parking lot, Mackinaw City. Presented by Pinecrest Village & Emmet County EMS. Please donate new, unwrapped toys that are around the $10 or above price range. Books are also needed.
---------------------FRISKE’S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS: 11am3pm, Friske Farm Market, Ellsworth. Meet Santa, feed his reindeer, enjoy hot cider, hot chocolate, donuts & more. friske.com
---------------------CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: 5:30pm, New Hope Community Church, Williamsburg. Dec 4-6 & 11-13. The Christmas Journey is a 45 minute outdoor walking tour through fire lit woods encountering costumed actors, live animals & a story from the Bible. Free. newhope.cc
---------------------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
dec 06
sunday
HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
---------------------CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ---------------------REGISTRATION FOR BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
dec 07 dec 08
monday
NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
tuesday
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TC: Santa will be in an antique fire engine, touring the Boardman, Oak Park &
Traverse Heights neighborhoods today from 3-5pm. Visit web site to see his route. https:// www.downtowntc.com/downtown-light-parade
december
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
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---------------------29TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS: VIRTUAL EVENT: 8:30-10am. Presented by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. $10. facebook.com/ events/361912345093405
dec 09
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
wednesday
GAYLORD STATE OF THE COMMUNITY 2020: 8-9am. Join online to hear from local leaders on various topics impacting the area. $10. gaylordmi.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/4548
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 5-8pm, Mesick Bus Garage. For ages 6 months+.
---------------------HEMINGWAY IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN: ONLINE PRESENTATION: 7-8pm. A look at the influence northern Michigan had on both Ernest Hemingway’s personal life & literature through commentary & rare family photos provided by Christopher Struble, president of The Michigan Hemingway Society. Presented by NCMC Lifelong Learning Club. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4035346/Registration
dec 10
thursday
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TC: Santa will be in an antique fire engine, touring the base of Old Mission Peninsula & Civic Center & beyond neighborhoods today from 3-5pm. Visit web site to see his route. https:// www.downtowntc.com/downtown-light-parade
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NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
---------------------STORIES @ HOME: 11am. Featuring “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson, followed by a craft. Log on to web site to see the supply list & to participate. greatlakeskids.org/offerings
---------------------GET CRAFTY @ HOME: 1pm. Wrap it Up! Kids can make gorgeous homemade wrapping paper. Log on to web site to see supply list & participate. greatlakeskids.org/offerings
---------------------VIRTUAL OTSEGO COUNTY HOLIDAY FAN FORUM: 6:30pm. Held via Zoom. Presented by Families Against Narcotics. A family/support forum for those affected by addiction. familiesagainstnarcotics.org/otsego
dec 11
friday
NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)
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FIRST STEPS SCIENCE: 11am. Evergreen Investigation: Bring in some branches for the holidays. Evergreens make great decorations… use your nose, eyes & fingers to find out some “treeriffic” science. Log on to the web site to see supply list & participate. greatlakeskids.org/offerings
---------------------CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ---------------------LIGHTING UP INTERLOCHEN: 5:30pm-7pm, Tom’s Food Market, Interlochen. Santa Claus
HollyPOP has been reimagined… Now a Festival of Lights. Over two dozen trees were added to the front lawn of the Old Art Building, Leland and half were selected to represent a “12 Days of Christmas” display. Each tree was given a color, designated by the ornaments and the individual artists were assigned a tree and a line from the “12 Days of Christmas.” They were free to interpret/express their theme as they wished. You can see this display through Jan. 1, 2021. oldartbuilding.com/events/holly-pop
will light a new 20-foot mega pixel tree featuring synchronized light & sound that can be enjoyed over FM radio. Santa will then be whisked away to Interlochen Public Library. Children’s treats will be distributed via drive-thru service. interlochenpubliclibrary.org
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OTP YOUNG COMPANY HOLIDAY CABARET: 7pm. The OTP Young Company’s Broadway Showstoppers will feature songs from the season in a musical revue. Streams on Facebook Live. facebook.com/ events/364676364819748
dec 12
saturday
CHRISTMAS MAGIC IN BEULAH: 9am-6pm, Downtown Beulah. Featuring a parade, cookies, Santa, kids activities & more. Stores will be open late for holiday shopping. Parade begins at 5:15pm. clcba.org/event/christmas-magic
---------------------DRIVE THROUGH SANTA VISITS & CHRISTMAS BRUNCH TO-GO: 9am-noon, The Inn at Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. From the safety of open car windows, children can share their wish lists with Santa, who will be seated on his front porch wearing a face shield. While secret lists are being shared with Santa, guests can pop their trunk for Santa’s elves to load brunch into the car to enjoy safely at home. $75 serves 4 people. blackstarfarms.com/brunch_santa
---------------------“GIFTS TWICE GIVEN”: Ward and Eis Gallery in downtown Petoskey continues a tradition of giving back to the community by donating 20% of purchases on Sat., Dec. 12 & 19, to Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. The benefit is known as “Gifts Twice Given” be-
cause part of the proceeds of gifts purchased on these two Saturdays also supports life-saving & life-changing services for adult & child survivors of abuse & assault. 231-347-2750.
---------------------LEAP CONVERGENCE: 10am. Join LEAP (Local Education & Action Partnerships), a studentorganized online convergence via Zoom. The Vision of the LEAP Convergence is to Cocreate a Community Culture of Joy, Celebrating & Fostering Local Diversity, Resilience, & Regeneration. Free. facebook.com/LEAPConvergence2020
---------------------DOWNTOWN STROLLING LIGHT PARADE: 5-9pm, Downtown TC. Twelve non-profit organizations will be scattered throughout downtown TC, each displaying their own rendition of the popular holiday song “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Vote for your favorite entry on-site & online. Proceeds will benefit the Downtown Relief Fund & participating non-profits. Each vote will cost $1 with the option of a larger donation. The winning entry will be the Honorary Grand Marshall of the 2021 Downtown Traverse City Light Parade. downtowntc.com/ downtown-light-parade
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LIVESTREAM: INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY DANCE COMPANY’S ‘THE NUTCRACKER’: 7:30pm. Join the Interlochen Arts Academy Ballet Company as they bring the story of Clara & her enchanted Nutcracker to life, with mesmerizing visual effects, stunning costumes, & charming characters who will amuse children & grown-ups. “The Nutcracker” will be livestreamed via multi-camera webcast at live.interlochen.org & on Facebook. Free. tickets.interlochen.org/events/arts-academydance-company-presents-nutcracker/december-12-2020-730pm
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