6 minute read

Top Ten

this week’s top ten

Recreation for All

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.

2 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

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

4

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.

5

Advertisement

TAKE THAT RISK!

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

6 Driving Forward

A group of car-lovers is making a difference this weekend in Traverse City. Accelerate the Cure—a non-profit devoted to helping the Alzheimer’s community in northern Michigan and supporting Alzheimer’s research—is hosting their 4th annual Drive to Remember. The “car enthusiast journey” raises money to aid caregivers helping the victims of dementia and Alzheimer’s. The drive starts at the Grand Traverse Pavilions at 8:30am on Saturday, June 18, and winds its way out to Cedar before returning to PepeNero at the Grand Traverse Commons. At the finish line, a 1974 Karmann Ghia (pictured) will be raffled off. (Raffle tickets: $100.) Accelerate the Cure is also partnering with Crooked Tree Art Center artists, whose work will be for sale throughout the event. Each artist will donate a portion of sales to Accelerate the Cure’s mission. Get more details, enter the raffle, and sign up for the 2022 Drive to Remember ($200 per car with two people) at acceleratethecurealz.com.

Nominate a Rising Star for 40Under40

Do you know a millennial or Gen Zer who’s making their mark on the northern Michigan business scene? The Traverse City Business News, sister publication to Northern Express, is now accepting applications for the 2022 40Under40. Individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, and Kalkaska counties are eligible for nomination. (And, of course, they must be under the age of 40 until at least September 1.) Nominees stand out for their leadership, local influence, economic impact, and community service in our region. To put a friend or colleague’s hat in the ring, head to tcbusinessnews.com/40-under-40-nomination-form. You’ll want to have their job title and contact info prepared along with some shining achievements and compelling reasons why they should make the list. All nominations are due by June 17, 2022, at 5pm. Winners will be notified ahead of the September 2022 announcement and featured in that month’s issue of the TCBN.

Swimwear • Sunglasses • Sandals • Inflatables • Beach Toys

DONORRSKIHAUS.COM 231-946-8810 - 890 Munson Ave, Traverse City

Stuff We Love: Big(s) Men

Hey guys, Bigs Up North—part of the nonprofit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America—is making a “desperate plea” for 62 men to mentor the 62 boys on the waiting list for a Big Brother in the region. The organization has launched a “Be the Men in MENtoring” campaign and is on the hunt for guys willing to volunteer four to six hours a month. The Bigs team will give you customized professional support, including training and guidance, and you can pick which kind of Bigs program works best for you. Choose from Lunch Buddies, where you meet with your Little Brother over lunch at school, or be part of a Big Duo, where you can team up with a friend, co-worker, partner, spouse, parent, or sibling to mentor your Little. Whichever approach you take, the impact will be life-changing, says Big Brother Jessie Carrigan. “Whether it is being a good role model, a listening ear, or providing simple guidance; it will profoundly change their path in life.” Interested in learning more? Visit Bigsupnorth.com/volunteer.

bottoms up Bonobo’s Lavender Lemonade Slush

We thought Bonobo Winery on Old Mission Peninsula could not surprise us with a better seasonal slushie than their Chardonnay apple cider slush, a limited-edition beauty that melted us in fall 2020. But then we visited on an unseasonably cold day in June and risked our own hypothermia for a taste of this summer’s frozen lovely, a lemonade lavender slushie with—surprise!—vodka instead of wine. The noticeable dose of Bonobo’s housemade lavender simple syrup is floral but not cloying and delicious but not too sweet for even the dry red drinkers (and flower-skeptics) among us. June gloom be damned, we liked it so much we ordered two and simply zippered our fleece higher. $12 and available through at least September. Find Bonobo at 12011 Center Road, Traverse City. (231) 282-WINE, bonobowinery.com.

This article is from: