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Gaylord Relief Efforts

A devastating tornado struck Gaylord last week, killing two people, causing dozens of injuries, and destroying multiple homes and businesses. In the wake of this tragedy, organizations and businesses in the region have mobilized to start recovery efforts. Here are a few we have seen so far: Otsego County United Way, the American Red Cross - Michigan Region, and the Otsego County Community Foundation have started disaster relief funds (find links on their respective websites.) Real Estate One of Alpena is collecting food, NEW clothing, and toiletries for their neighbors. You can also drop off similar items at United Way’s Community Services building in Gaylord or ship to 116 E 5th St, Gaylord, MI, 49735. Tip: Gift cards for gas and groceries are a wonderful donation, as are cleaning supplies and items like totes, garbage bags, and work gloves for those working to clean the debris left behind by the tornado.

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Holesome Bites’ Strawberry Buttermilk Cake

Imagine, if you will, the ultimate pastry-case perfection, packed and waiting on your porch. Drooling already? We don’t blame you. Enter: Holesome Bites in Manistee. Opened in 2021 by pastry chef Kaitlyn Huber and her partner Marc Qualls-Sanchez, this by-delivery bakery is all about modern American sweets and elevated childhood favorites. For the ultimate spoon of sentimentality, the Strawberry Buttermilk Cake is a must. A deliciously adult dessert reminiscent of strawberry shortcake, this treat layers strawberry cake between sweet and juicy berry compote and buttermilk whipped cream for just enough tang. Finished with a sprinkle of white chocolate shavings and—you guessed it!—even more whipped cream, the cake perfectly complements a picnic spread or a quiet evening on your couch. At only $5 per pot, you don’t even have to share. Or, stock up for the week with a full 6-inch ($55) or 8-inch ($65) torte. No judgment here. Order at holesomebites.com, or call (734) 890-0391.

Al Fresco Art

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area will be turned into an open-air exhibition and music venue on Friday, June 4, from 11am-3pm for Up North Pride’s Unconditional PRIDE Artist PopUP + Demo. The first of three summer pop-up events, it features work by studio artists who are LGTBQ aligned and others. Interlochen’s Sound Garden Quintet will perform and talk about making music in unconventional settings. glenarborart.org

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Hey, Read It! All My Rage

Black Mirror fans, prepare yourselves. From Pulitzer Prizewinning author Jennifer Egan comes The Candy House. The highly-anticipated companion to A Visit from the Goon Squad (2010), this mind-bender of a book unfolds in the not-toodistant future, where a middle-aged tech mogul named Bix Bouton has revolutionized the web. His newest concept, “Own Your Unconscious,” lets users save their memories by storing them in an external cloud. The cloud, however, is collective, and in order to access others’ experiences, users must first share their own. Told through connected narrative layers whose characters transcend time and structure, Egan’s newest novel explores the potential outcomes of data advancement, including the likely sugar crash. Strap on your seatbelts, readers—once you start, you won’t be able to stop!

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THE SCIENCE OF OUR MINDS

New York Times bestselling author Daniel Bergner will discuss his latest book, The Mind and the Moon, at the National Writers Series on June 2, 7 PM at the City Opera House.

In the book, Bergner looks at the history of mental health treatment and raises profound questions about the essential human divide between our brains and our minds. Join us as we delve into the science—and spirit—of our psyches.

With special guest host RICK COATES, Executive Director of NAMI Grand Traverse.

Event Sponsor: The Green Brick Foundation

all tickets just $15 - student tickets are available For tickets visit NationalWritersSeries.org

6 Concert for a Cause

This Friday, June 3, Mt. Holiday in Traverse City will be rocking. The popular ski hill and summer adventure zone is hosting The Steel Wheels—a Virginiabased Americana/roots/folk-rock band— in support of Less Cancer Bike Ride America. Less Cancer (also known as the Next Generation Choices Foundation) is a nonprofit focused on the prevention of cancer. Their Bike Ride America program offers “a month-long challenge that encourages riders across the country and around the world to ride in support of cancer prevention,” and what better place to gather than at Mt. Holiday, home of the Mud, Sweat & Beers bike race? (In fact, Mt. Holiday is the launch point for the national campaign!) Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. Doors open at 6pm with music starting at 7:30pm, giving you plenty of time to nosh on the tasty menu at Mt. Holiday’s T-Bar restaurant before hitting the dance floor. Visit lesscancer.org/concert for more details.

Makers Market Hits the Mark

Try saying that title 10 times fast. Or don’t, and instead make your way to the Northwestern Michigan Fairgrounds in Traverse City June 3-4 for the Red Dresser’s Barn Market, a vintage flea and makers extravaganza. (Complete with live music and food trucks so you can dance, eat, and shop—the perfect trifecta of spring fun.) More than 100 vendors come together to bring you everything from vintage furniture décor to apparel to homegrown goodies. The market is also a great place for those who have “the eye” for salvaged and repurposed pieces ready for their next life. Friday night is the ticketed “First Picks Event” ($10; 4pm-8pm), and your ticket also gets you in for Saturday’s shopping. If you’re only going for one day, Saturday tickets are sold at the gate for $5 (cash or check only), and the market is open from 9am to 4pm. Get details and two-day tickets (sold via Ticketleap) by heading to thereddressertc.com.

Stuff We Love: K-9 Safety

It’s been said—first in 1922 by New York City police Commissioner Richard Enrigh— that all that stands between a law-abiding society and “criminality” is a thin blue line (i.e., the police). Well, truth be told, that thin blue line can also be brown … and furry. At least it is at the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Department, where K-9 Officer Klouse joined the force in March 2021. A dual-purpose narcotics and patrol dog, Officer Klouse is trained in tracking, building and article search, handler protection, and narcotics detection. Tough and dangerous work? You bet. That’s why VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital is hosting an open house and silent auction to raise enough money to buy Officer Klouse his own bulletproof vest. More than 20 local vendors and businesses have donated goods for the auction and cause; all that’s needed is your participation by way of bids at the vet hospital, 10387 E Cherry Bend Rd., from 1pm to 5pm June 4.

bottoms up Traverse City Whiskey Co.’s Lakeside Peach

In our opinion, there is no fruit that screams “summertime” as loudly as a fresh, juicy peach. (Okay, except maybe an equally fresh, juicy cherry.) How fitting, then, that Traverse City Whiskey Co. is kicking off summer 2022 by introducing a brand-new, peach-infused bourbon whiskey. For years, TC Whiskey’s flagship product has been its “American Cherry Edition,” a whiskey that works because it strikes a perfect balance between the sweet-tartness of the cherry and the boozy punch of the bourbon. By taking a “less is more” approach—a hint of cherry rather than a cloyingly sweet barrage—the American Cherry Edition won over whiskey snobs who typically turn their noses up at fruit-infused spirits. Similarly, the new Lakeside Peach whiskey gives you that unmistakable summertime flavor of fresh peaches, but still allows the rich complexity of the bourbon to take center stage. We recommend grabbing a bottle ASAP, especially since this whiskey is billed as a “limited edition.” See where you can find it at tcwhiskey.com.