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dec saturday HYBRID VIRTUAL FARM05 LAND 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 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 sunday 06 HYBRID VIRTUAL FARMLAND 5K & FREE FOR ALL BIKE: (See Sat., Dec. 5) --------------

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MAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ---------------------CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ----------------------

REGISTRATION FOR BATTLE OF THE

BOOKS: (See Sat., Dec. 5)

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monday NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE

SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5)

dec 08

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 ----------------------

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SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ----------------------

29TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST FOR CHAM-

PIONS: VIRTUAL EVENT: 8:30-10am. Presented by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. $10. facebook.com/ events/361912345093405

dec wednesday 09 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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SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ---------------------DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOTS: 5-8pm, Mesick Bus Garage. For ages 6 months+. ----------------------

HEMINGWAY IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN: ON-

LINE 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

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SANTA CLAUS IS COMING

10 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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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 friday 11 NORTHERN MICHIGAN 22ND ANNUAL TRINITY LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE: (See Sat., Dec. 5) ------------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 The benefit is known as “Gifts Twice Given” be-

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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 cause part of the proceeds of gifts purchased on synchronized light & sound that can be enjoyed these two Saturdays also supports life-saving & over FM radio. Santa will then be whisked away life-changing services for adult & child survivors of to Interlochen Public Library. Children’s treats abuse & assault. 231-347-2750. will be distributed via drive-thru service. interlo---------------------chenpubliclibrary.org LEAP CONVERGENCE: 10am. Join LEAP (Lo---------------------- cal Education & Action Partnerships), a studentOTP YOUNG COMPANY HOLIDAY organized online convergence via Zoom. The CABARET: 7pm. The OTP Young Com- Vision of the LEAP Convergence is to Cocreate pany’s Broadway Showstoppers will feature a Community Culture of Joy, Celebrating & Fossongs from the season in a musical revue. tering Local Diversity, Resilience, & Regeneration. Streams on Facebook Live. facebook.com/ Free. facebook.com/LEAPConvergence2020 events/364676364819748 ----------------------

DOWNTOWN STROLLING LIGHT PARADE:

dec saturday zations will be scattered throughout downtown TC, each displaying their own rendition of the popular 12 CHRISTMAS MAGIC IN BEULAH: 9am-6pm, Downtown Beulah. Featuring a paholiday song “Twelve Days of Christmas.” Vote for your favorite entry on-site & online. Proceeds will benefit the Downtown Relief Fund & participating rade, cookies, Santa, kids ac- non-profits. Each vote will cost $1 with the option tivities & more. Stores will be of a larger donation. The winning entry will be the open late for holiday shopping. Parade begins Honorary Grand Marshall of the 2021 Downtown at 5:15pm. clcba.org/event/christmas-magic ---------------------Traverse City Light Parade. downtowntc.com/ downtown-light-parade DRIVE THROUGH SANTA VISITS & CHRIST- ---------------------MAS BRUNCH TO-GO: 9am-noon, The Inn at CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 5) Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. From the safety ---------------------of open car windows, children can share their LIVESTREAM: INTERLOCHEN ARTS wish lists with Santa, who will be seated on his ACADEMY DANCE COMPANY’S ‘THE NUTfront porch wearing a face shield. While secret CRACKER’: 7:30pm. Join the Interlochen Arts lists are being shared with Santa, guests can Academy Ballet Company as they bring the pop their trunk for Santa’s elves to load brunch story of Clara & her enchanted Nutcracker to into the car to enjoy safely at home. $75 serves life, with mesmerizing visual effects, stunning 4 people. blackstarfarms.com/brunch_santa ---------------------costumes, & charming characters who will amuse children & grown-ups. “The Nutcracker” “GIFTS TWICE GIVEN”: Ward and Eis Gallery will be livestreamed via multi-camera webcast in downtown Petoskey continues a tradition of at live.interlochen.org & on Facebook. Free. giving back to the community by donating 20% tickets.interlochen.org/events/arts-academyof purchases on Sat., Dec. 12 & 19, to Wom- dance-company-presents-nutcracker/decemen’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. ber-12-2020-730pm 5-9pm, Downtown TC. Twelve non-profit organiNorthern Express Weekly • dec 07, 2020 • 23

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dec sunday VIRTUAL SUGAR PLUM FAIRY TEA: 1-3pm. Enjoy 13 a festive virtual experience with principal performers of the Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Each reservation includes a custom Sugar Plum Fairy Tea kit created by the CTAC School of Ballet dancers & a personal link to the virtual tea. Kits will include a Nutcracker photo book, china teacup, tea, pink lemonade, treats, & decorated pointe shoes made by the dancers. Kits may be picked up at CTAC Dec. 7-12 at the front desk during business hours. $40-$75. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskeyctac-online/virtual-sugar-plum-fairy-tea ----------------------

LAURA INGALLS WILDER’S CHRISTMAS

MEMORIES (ZOOM): 2pm. Join Laura as she reminisces about her childhood Christmases & looks forward to making memories with her new family, husband Almanzo & daughter Rose. Registration is required. Once you register you will receive further instructions. Free. tadl.org/event/ laura-ingalls-wilders-christmas-memories-zoom ---------------------CHRISTMAS JOURNEY: (See Sat., Dec. 5)

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DONATE TO MITTEN & HAT TREES: At local banks/credit union in East Jordan from Nov. 30 - Dec. 11. All donations go to Care & Share Food Pantry for distribution during this holiday season. Other items that are welcomed: socks, slippers, scarves, earmuffs, etc. ---------------------FRIENDS MITTEN TREE: Interlochen Public Library. Please drop off your mitten donations in the box provided by the main doors of IPL. The donations go to local schools. interlochenpubliclibrary.org ----------------------

KOSCH RESTAURANTS MATCH DONA-

TIONS: Four northern Michigan restaurants will match donations made by their diners to Toys for Tots. Alpine Tavern and Eatery, CRAVE Pasta, Pizza and Pub in Gaylord, along with Moose and Stella’s Café and Trout Town Tavern and Eatery in Kalkaska are selling Toys for Tots trains for a $5 donation & will match that donation up to $1,000 at each location. The restaurants will also accept toy donations. Runs through Dec. 18. ---------------------PET ASSISTANCE: If you need assistance with meeting your pet’s needs, Hoop’s Pet Food Pantry can help. They will be at the Square Deal Country Store on Woodmere Ave., TC every Weds., 2:30-5:30pm & Sat., 12-3pm, offering pet supplies donated by your friends, neighbors & community businesses. If you’d like to make a donation, food & supplies can be dropped at the store during business hours. facebook.com/Squaredealcs

ongoing BUDDY IN WINDOW DECORATING CON-

TEST: This year’s theme is Buddy from the movie “Elf.” Harbor Springs: Decorate your windows, storefronts, yards, & city. Prizes for first, second & third place in five categories: Retail Gifts, Retail Clothing, Restaurants, Service, & Residential. Fill out entry form & email to: info@harborspringschamber.com. Entry deadline has been extended to Dec. 17. files. constantcontact.com/3655fd4c201/266416012462-453c-bced-52daf4202cd2.pdf ---------------------LIGHT UP THE NIGHT: Bellaire, Dec. 1-29. Both businesses & residents: Spread holiday cheer through your lighting displays. bellairechamber. org/event/light-up-the-night-soup-cook-off-2 ----------------------

SANTA WILL REPLY TO NORTH POLE EX-

PRESS MAIL: From now until Dec. 17, drop your letter to Santa at the dedicated mailbox located at the Lyric Theater, Harbor Springs. Kids, remember to include your name & address so that Santa will know exactly where to send his reply.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 10TH ANNUAL

YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL: Regional high school students are invited to submit an original one-act play. Finalists are paired with national theater mentors, win $100 & see their play performed on the City Opera House stage. Deadline is Dec. 11. cityoperahouse.org/ypf-entry-deadline ----------------------

DISABILITY NETWORK MEN’S GROUP:

Zoom meetings: Mondays, Dec. 7-28, 1011am. This group is for men in the community seeking support, an opportunity to learn new skills & a chance to connect with other men with disabilities. Visit web site for registration details. disabilitynetwork.org/events ----------------------

DISABILITY NETWORK WOMEN’S GROUP,

SHARING HERSTORY: Zoom meetings: Mondays, Dec. 7-28, 11am-noon. For women with disabilities living in an unprecedented time of social distancing & sheltering in place. disabilitynetwork.org/events ---------------------NORTE’S RUN SABADOS: GT Civic Center, TC. A weekly walk or run held on Saturdays. Meet outside the Wheelhouse at 10am, & then split up & hit the track. ---------------------WEEKLY ZOOM STORY HOUR: Wednesdays, 11am, with Miss Ann. Presented by Interlochen Public Library. Meeting ID 876 3279 3456. Pass Code 364283. ----------------------

BELLAIRE WINTER FARMERS MARKET:

Held on Fridays from 10am-2pm. Located at both Bee Well & Terrain in downtown Bellaire. ----------------------

BOYNE CITY INDOOR FARMERS MARKET:

Saturdays, 9am-noon through May 15. City Hall Lobby, Boyne City. petoskeyarea.com/eventdetail/boyne-city-indoor-farmers-market-1 ---------------------INDOOR FARMERS MARKET: The Village at GT Commons, The Mercato, TC. Saturdays through April, 10am-2pm. thevillagetc.com/ indoor-farmers-market-7-2-2-2-2-2

art THE COVID 19 WREATH COLLECTION:

Dec. 5 - Feb. 21. Presented by Art Rapids. Bring an old or new wreath to the Walk of Art Park, Elk Rapids & attach it to the fence on S. Bayshore Dr. Give some festive bling to a “Pandemic” fence that goes on & on. Take a photo & tag on Instagram or Facebook: #artrapids. ----------------------

HOLLYPOP REIMAGINED: A FESTIVAL

OF LIGHTS: Old Art Building, Leland. Over two dozen trees were added to the front lawn & half were selected to represent a “12 Days of Christmas” display. Each tree was given a color, designated by the ornaments & the individual artists were assigned a tree & a line from the “12 Days of Christmas.” They were free to interpret/express their theme as they wished. Runs through Jan. 1, 2021. oldartbuilding.com/events/holly-pop ----------------------

HOLIDAY ART MARKET SHOW & SALE:

Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, Gaylord. Jewelry, photography, pottery & much more. Inperson or online. Runs through Dec. 23. Hours: Weds. - Fri., 1-4pm; Sat., 12-2pm. gaylordarts. org/events--exhibits.html ---------------------“THE LAMPLIGHTER”: Downtown Manistee, next to Christmas tree. This sculpture created by artists Tyler & Ashley Voorhees was constructed with dozens of antiquated tools & manmade artifacts in a grand gesture to this humble worker of the past. You are invited to pedal the stationary bikes surrounding the sculpture to generate light. “The Lamplighter” symbolizes a collective connection to spread that light. The exhibition will run from Dec. 4 - Jan. 4. Presented by Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts. ---------------------JRAC GIFT MARKET: Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, Nov. 21 - Dec. 19. Open daily, 1-4pm. ---------------------“JUST GREAT ART”: Presented by Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan. An online ex-

hibit & sale of over 50 works by regional artists. 20% of the proceeds benefit City Opera House. Runs through Jan. crookedtree.smugmug.com/ Traverse-City/Exhibitions-TC/Just-Great-ART/ Just-Great-ART/i-fNDV67s ----------------------

VIRTUAL GLEN ARBOR HOLIDAY MAR-

KETPLACE: Shop artisans online this year, Nov. 7 - Dec. 18. facebook.com/glenarborholidaymarketplace ----------------------

NORTHPORT ARTS ASSOCIATION HOLI-

DAY ARTS MARKET - ONLINE: Runs through Dec. 13. northportartsassociation.org ---------------------“DON’T MISS THE BOAT”: Harbor Springs History Museum. Presented by the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society. This exhibit highlights the historic ferries of Little Traverse Bay & features original watercolors & giclees by local artist William Talmadge Hall. Runs through the summer of 2021. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-3pm. harborspringshistory.org/history-museum-exhibits ----------------------

OPEN CALL FOR “THOSE WHO TEACH”:

Deadline to apply is 1/15/21. Exhibit featuring the artwork of Michigan’s Visual Art Educators. higherartgallery.com/calls-for-art ----------------------

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF THE ARTS, CHARLEVOIX - FREE “MAKE & TAKE” CRAFT KITS:

Through Dec. 31, while supplies last, drop by & pick up a free ornament craft kit to take home & enjoy. - ALL MEDIA OPEN CALL TO MICHIGAN ARTISTS: Submit to: re | ART: reject, reflect, refine, remark, a juried fine arts exhibit. Artists are invited to comment visually on the many shifts taking place in our current experience, as change opens a path to rethink, revisit, reunite, recharge, reevaluate, redefine, etc. Juror will award cash prizes. Deadline for entry is Jan. 10 at noon. charlevoixcircle.org/juried-exhibit

- CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE MARKET:

Charlevoix Circle of Arts hosts its annual Circle mARkeT, Nov. 19 - Jan. 2, featuring over 40 local artists’ & makers’ handmade items, original art & locally produced specialty treats. Open: Mon.-Fri., 11am-4pm; Sat., 11am-3pm; *Wed. & Thurs. mornings from 10-11am are reserved for vulnerable patrons. CharlevoixCircle.org ----------------------

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER, PETOSKEY: - THE COLLECTIVE IMPULSE: NEW WORK BY RUTH BARDENSTEIN, JEAN BUESCHER BARTLETT & SUSAN MORAN:

Runs through Dec. 18, Gilbert Gallery. These three artists met in Ann Arbor &, over time, have nurtured both personal & creative connections. They regularly share & critique one another’s work & together visit gallery & museum exhibitions. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey/ collective-impulse-new-work-ruth-bardensteinjean-buescher-bartlett-and-susan “KIDS ON COMMUNITY”: Youth artists were invited to submit artwork in response to the theme of “Community.” Fun, thoughtful & creative interpretations by Michigan youth (grades 3 - 12) are included in this online image gallery. Runs Dec. 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-online/kids-community-online-exhibit - CALL & RESPONSE: Held in Bonfield Gallery. This exhibit recognizes the many ways works of art can spark conversation, action & aid in the processing of ideas, feelings, experiences & events. Original work in a variety of media will be on display. Runs through Dec. 18. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-online-ctacpetoskey/call-and-response ----------------------

DENNOS MUSEUM CENTER, NMC, TC: - DENNOS MUSEUM MINI HOLIDAY ARTIST

MARKET: Shop online, Dec. 1-23. Featuring the work of over 20 Michigan artists. Dennos Museum is temporarily closed to the public until Dec. 9 alongside NMC. Please visit the museum website for up to date hours of operation. shop.dennosmuseum.org - MATHIAS J. ALTEN: AN AMERICAN ARTIST AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY: The German-born American Impressionist Mathias Joseph Alten, often referred to as the Dean of Michigan painters, is regarded as one of the most celebrated regionalist artists to have worked in the United States. Runs through Jan. 31. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/index.html - MICHIGAN MODERN: AN ARCHITECTURAL LEGACY: This exhibit celebrates Michigan’s modern architectural design history from 1928-2012. It is comprised of over 50 photographs by James Haefner primarily for the State Historic Preservation Office as part of their Michigan Modern Project, & featured in the book by State Historic Preservation Officer Brian Conway, titled “Michigan Modern: An Architectural Legacy.” Runs through Jan. 31. dennosmuseum.org/art/upcoming-exhibitions/ index.html ----------------------

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER, GLEN ARBOR: - GAAC OUTDOOR GALLERY: CALL FOR

ENTRIES: The Glen Arbor Arts Center is accepting submissions for its 2021 Outdoor Gallery. The exhibition space is the south & west exterior walls of the GAAC’s building at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Original work by a single artist will be selected by a jury, & exhibited from May 2021 to April 2022. Deadline for submissions is February 25, 2021. Open to all media, the selected work will be eye-catching, compelling, colorful & communicate the spirit of the Glen Arbor Arts Center with fresh originality. The selected exhibitor’s original work will be enlarged & reproduced on five, separate, 5 foot x 5 foot square outdoor panels for one year. A $500 prize will be awarded to the selected artist. Submissions are on-line only. To apply visit GlenArborArt.org & click on ARTIST/Calls For Entry. glenarborart.org/exhibits/ current-exhibits - SMALL WORKS HOLIDAY EXHIBITION: An exhibition of original art – painting, photography, fiber, mixed media, jewelry & more. Featuring art work 12” x 12” & smaller, all priced at $150 or less. Runs Nov. 13 - Dec. 17. The GAAC is open daily, 11am – 2pm. glenarborart.org

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