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wednesday
GRASS RIVER SHIVER: 10am-4pm. 5K/10K Snowshoe Race Fundraiser. Put on your snowshoes & run or walk through Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire at your convenience. $25 pre-registration; $30 race day. grassriver.org
GTW LUNCH LIVE ONLINE: 11am. Tamsen Webster, professional idea whisperer, will present “The Conversational Case: How to Script the Stories that Sell Ideas.” Get your Zoom tickets. Free. grandtraversewoman.com
JUST BEE YOGA FOR KIDS: 11am, Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden, behind library, outside, TC. For ages 3-6. Must register & fill out waiver before event. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket or towel. Free. tadl.org/ event/just-bee-yoga-for-kids-ages-3-6
LIFELONG LEARNING HISTORY SERIES: 7pm. “Bottled Goodbyes”: Online presentation by Ric Mixter. Based on Mixter’s new book, “Bottled Goodbyes” chronicles the most famous messages ever recovered, including three bottles found after the Titanic disaster. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-4083285
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---------------------CALL FOR ENTRIES: BLACK & WHITE EXHIBIT: Annual Black & White (and a little color) Exhibit for all Michigan artists; black & white media 2D & 3D including photography. Entry dates: Jan. 6-9, 2021. More info & entry form at www. gaylordarts.org or call 989-732-3242. Art Center & Gallery, 125 E. Main St., Gaylord. Weds. - Fri., 1-4pm; Sat., 12-2pm. gaylordarts.org
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NUTCRACKER 2020: REIMAGINED UP NORTH: Purchase a virtual ticket on Anywhere Seat to stream directly to your home devices. You can stream the performance for $25 for the whole family. crookedtreeartscenter.anywhereseat.com/channel.php
---------------------DOODLE ART DAY: 1-3pm, Twisted Fish, Cottage Gallery, Elk Rapids. Held the second Sat. of each month. Free. twistedfishgallery.com
---------------------THIRD COAST SWING: 7:30pm, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Theater, Petoskey. “Louis Armstrong with a French accent,” Third Coast Swing specializes in the styles of gypsy swing, gypsy bossa, bolero, French Musette & more. Only 50 tickets available. crookedtree.org/ event/ctac-petoskey/third-coast-swing-january-9
jan 10
sunday
WINTER TRAILS DAY: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Children & adults who are new to snow sports have the chance to try snowshoeing & cross-country skiing for FREE. Enjoy a free 2-hour trail pass & rentals available from: 1-3pm, 2-4pm & 3-5pm. Trailhead Clinics will be running throughout the afternoon. Advanced reservations are required for cross-country skiing. Call: 888-968-7686, ext. 4000. crystalmountain.com/event/wintertrails-day
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tuesday
RESOLUTION: HEALTHY EATING IN 2021: 1:30-3pm. Join via Zoom. An IPL Health & Wellness: Live Your Best Life Program. Featuring Chef Laura, RD, CDE. interlochenpubliclibrary.org
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NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: TALKS WITH MASTERFUL STORYTELLERS: 7pm. Featuring Dwight Garner, a book critic with the New York Times, who shares other writers’ words in his new book, “Garner’s Quotations: A Modern Miscellany.” Guest host is Doug Stanton, a #1 New York Times-bestselling author & cofounder of the National Writers Series. nationalwritersseries.org/an-eveningwith-dwight-garner
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---------------------IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK: RESEARCHING YOUR OLD HOUSE (ZOOM): 6:30pm. Every house or building has a great story to tell. In this presentation, you will learn how to uncover house histories, including who built them & when, their architectural styles, & the stories of the families who called them home. After that, you will learn what to do with that information. Bob Myers of The Historical Society of Michigan shares what you need to know. Free. tadl.org/event/if-these-walls-couldtalk-researching-your-old-house-via-zoom
jan 15
friday
LUNCHEON LECTURE: “ELECTION 2020 - WHAT HAPPENED?”: Noon. Scott T. LaDeur, Ph.D., professor of political science at NCMC, will offer a detailed analysis of the November 2020 general election, both nationally & locally. Emmet County Clerk Suzanne Kanine will talk about the election process she oversaw in the community. Online. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-4082577
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monday
NUTCRACKER 2020: REIMAGINED NORTH: (See Sat., Jan. 9)
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january
GLEN LAKE BOOK CLUB: 10am, Glen Arbor Town Hall. This club will discuss “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See.
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VIRTUAL COFFEE @ TEN: PRESERVING FAMILY TREASURES W/ CRAIG HADLEY: 10am. In this presentation by Dennos Museum Director Craig Hadley, you will learn how museum professionals take care of a wide range of artworks & objects, from sculptures & paintings to photographs & precious news clippings. Register. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctacpetoskey-ctac-traverse-city-ctac-online/virtualcoffeeten-preserving-family-treasures
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The Enchanted Trail brings more outdoor fun to northern Michigan! Located at Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs, the trail totals two miles roundtrip and features the twinkling of hundreds of lights strewn throughout the path. Guests can walk or snowshoe with snowshoes available for rent. Tickets are $15 per person, and The Enchanted Trail is open on weekends and holidays with departures from 5:30-8:30pm. Hot chocolate and s’mores are included. A cash bar is available and beverage tickets can be purchased in advance. Runs through winter. Reserve your spot. boynehighlands.com
jan 16
saturday
GOPHERWOOD CONCERTS PRESENTS CRYS MATTHEWS: 7pm. This awardwinning singer-songwriter will present a virtual performance of “Songs on Why We Can’t Wait” honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. $20. gopherwoodconcerts.org
---------------------MODEL RAILROAD ZOOM MEETING: National Model Railroad Association North Central Region Division 2 Monthly Zoom Meeting. Featuring a presentation on model railroading & a show & tell. For login & password contact: superintendent.nmra.ncr.div2@gmail.com.
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sunday
WORLD SNOW DAY: Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville is offering free presentations to introduce “first timers” to the world of snow. Cross-Country Presentation: 1pm. Meet at Kinlochen (Otter Trailhead). Snowshoeing Presentation: 2pm. Meet at Park at Water’s Edge. Adults & Kids Ski & Snowboard Presentation: 3pm. Meet at Totem Park. Fees for rentals. There will also be a scavenger hunt from 124pm. Pick up clues at the Park at Water’s Edge. crystalmountain.com/event/world-snow-day
---------------------FLOW (FOR LOVE OF WATER) PRESENTS: “A FINE CANOPY” WITH ALISON SWAN: 5pm. FLOW’s Dave Dempsey is joined by poet Alison Swan, who will read from “A Fine Canopy” with Q&A to follow. Free. eventbrite.com/e/flowpresents-a-fine-canopy-with-alison-swan-tickets-132594695303
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---------------------CREATE A 2021 VISION BOARD VIA ZOOM: 1pm. What does your 2021 look like? Scrap-
booking meets Pinterest. Pick up your free kit at the Traverse Area District Library from curbside services beginning the week of January 4. Create your board before & share, or work on it with others in the group Zoom chat. Free. tadl.org/event/ create-a-2021-vision-board-via-zoom
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THE ENCHANTED TRAIL: Open on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays from 5:30-8:30pm through winter at Boyne Highlands Resort, Harbor Springs. The trail totals two miles roundtrip, & features the twinkling of hundreds of lights strewn throughout the path. Guests can walk or snowshoe the trail with snowshoes available for rent. Tickets are $15 per person. Hot chocolate & s’mores are included. A cash bar is available & beverage tickets can be purchased in advance. Reserve your spot. boynehighlands.com
---------------------VIRTUAL 2021 BAYSHORE MARATHON REGISTRATION: Featuring a marathon, half marathon & 10K. Registration begins Jan. 11. Event held on May 29. bayshoremarathon.org
---------------------NORTHERN HOME & COTTAGE 2020 VIRTUAL TOUR: Explore 8 of Up North’s most stunning residences from the comfort of your own home through virtual video documentaries by Eagle Eye Video Production. This donation-only event benefits the Child and Family Services of Northwest Michigan. Suggested donation is $15. Runs through Jan.
---------------------DISABILITY NETWORK MEN’S GROUP: ZOOM MEETINGS: Mondays, 10-11am through Jan. 25. A group for men in the community seeking support, an opportunity to learn new skills, & a chance to connect with other men with disabilities. Register. disabilitynetwork.org/events DISABILITY NETWORK WOMEN’S GROUP, SHARING HERSTORY: ZOOM MEETINGS: Mondays, 11am-noon through Jan. 25. For women in the community with disabilities. Will address concerns with social distancing & sheltering in place. disabilitynetwork.org/events
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DISABILITY NETWORK PEER ADVOCACY GROUP: ZOOM MEETINGS: Thursdays, 2-3pm through Jan. 28. Learn how to advocate
