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Ever wanted to try an adaptive bike or track chair? Want to meet folks with a passion for accessibility in motion? Accessible Recreation Day on Thursday, June 16, is the day to explore. Powered by Disability Network Northern Michigan, Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation, and Norte, the event will be held from 1pm-4pm on Thursday at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center. From games like bocce ball and bowling to community meetups to opportunities to learn about accessible equipment and trails, Accessible Recreation Day promises plenty of education and family-friendly fun. The event is free and will also feature activities and information centers for Friends of Sleeping Bear, TART Trails, The Dream Team, Life Beyond Barriers Rehabilitation, and Lighthouse Rehabilitation. Learn more at disabilitynetwork.org/blog/accessible-recreation-day.
solstice festival Bringing favorites like Elizabeth Landry (pictured), Blake Elliott, Barefoot, Bill Frary & the Frequency, and Soul Patch, the Elberta Summer Solstice Festival returns to Waterfront Park on Friday, June 17, from 4-11:30pm. Supported by Grow Benzie, this festival will also feature a beer garden, kids' games, food trucks, and non-profit info booths. Don’t forget your blankets and beach chairs for the grassy, amphitheater seating. $10 general admission, $5 ages 13-18, free for 12 and under. growbenzie.org/events/2022/6/17/elberta-summer-solstice-festival
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Hey, read It! the paris apartment
From New York Times bestseller Lucy Foley (The Guest List, The Hunting Party) comes an “impossible” crime novel, The Paris Apartment. The story follows bartender Jess, who spent most of her childhood bounced between foster homes. Meanwhile, her golden half-brother, Ben—now a budding international journalist—got the perfect family life she never had. Ben doesn’t sound keen when broke, jobless Jess asks to crash with him for a while, but when Jess arrives at his posh Paris flat, Ben is nowhere to be found and won’t answer his phone. Instead, Jess finds blood on Ben’s floorboards and a journal with cryptic notes she can’t make sense of. As an increasingly-unnerved Jess pulls back the layers on her brother’s life, she discovers that his building and the unusual people it houses are hiding secrets of their own. Agatha Christie fans, rejoice! Rife with unexpected turns, this intricately-crafted thriller will keep readers suspended to the last sentence.
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tastemaker Murdick’s Cherry Fudge Flavors
If northern Michigan were a building, fudge would form the bricks, and Doug Murdick’s Fudge would be the sugar-spun cement. Murdick’s namesake sweets begin with half-andhalf, whipping cream, and plenty of sugar. From there, each mixture is melted to temperature (each of which is flavor-dependent) in an old-school copper kettle before hitting one of the marble “make tables” to be hand-paddled and formed to creamy perfection. All 16 silky flavors are hand-crafted from natural ingredients and are fudgin’ delicious, but the elusive cherry flavors are the real find. Sate your sweet tooth with the Black Cherry Fudge—that’s a pure vanilla base-turned-cherry pink and studded with local fruit—or indulge your dark side with a Chocolate Cherry slice. Pro tip: National Fudge Day falls on June 16, so there’s never been a better time to cash in on those “fudgie” cravings. Find these flavors and more at Murdick’s locations in Traverse City and Acme. murdicksfudge.com
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Angie Morgan is a proven leader, a successful entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, and a sought-after guide who helps others become the best leaders they know.
Angie will talk about her latest book, Bet On You, at the upcoming National Writers Series event on June 16, 7pm at the City Opera House. Her book can help you find the courage, confidence, and inspiration to pursue the dreams that matter to you most. Coco Champagne, COO of The Hagerty Group, will join Angie onstage as our guest host.
Event Underwriters: Michael and Rhonda Estes
For tickets visit NationalWritersSeries.org
