Dates

jan saturday “NEITHER WOLF NOR 30 DOG”: Available for home viewing from Jan. 24-30. Adapted from the acclaimed novel of the same name by Kent Nerburn, “Neither Wolf Nor Dog” follows a white author who is drawn into the heart of contemporary Native American life in the sparse lands of the Dakotas by a 95 year old Lakota elder & his side-kick. Contact the Glen Lake Library for the streaming link. The number of viewers will be limited to 100. On Thurs., Feb. 4 at 1:30pm join the conversation with film director Steven Lewis Simpson via Zoom (meeting link to be posted). glenlakelibrary.net/events ----------------------

FUNDRAISER FOR THE LAUNDRY PROJECT: Receive 20% off your shopping at The Front Porch, Suttons Bay, when you donate to the Laundry Project, Jan. 29-31. The Laundry Project hosts two free laundry events each month at the Suttons Bay Laundromat where low income families, seniors & individuals with disabilities can have their basic laundry needs met. Monetary donations are being accepted, along with laundry detergent & fabric softener. ----------------------

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TIRE BIKE RACE: 10am, Crystal Mountain, Otter Trail loop, Thompsonville. The new 90 Minute Category Trail Loop course is 2 miles of high speed wide trail & a tight twisting single track section. The 45 Minute Category Trail Loop will be all wide open beginner friendly trail. Helmets required. Races will be started in waves of 10 riders to reduce congestion at the start line. Masks required at start. Register. crystalmountain.com/event/fat-chance-fat-tire ----------------------

VIRTUAL TORCHLIGHT SNOWSHOE

EVENT: Presented by Camp Daggett & Bearcub Outfitters. Rent snowshoes for $5 at Bearcub Outfitters, Petoskey on Jan. 30-31 (rental fees go to Camp Daggett). Bearcub will be collecting donations for Camp Daggett in the store. While at the store, participants can purchase tickets for prizes. Participants can then take their own individual hike, & post photos online. Tag @bearcuboutfitters & @ campdaggett on Facebook or Instagram to be entered in a drawing for Bearcub Outfitters gift certificates. If not on social media, email pictures to: sales@bearcuboutfitters.com. campdaggett.org/bearcub-snowshoe-for-daggett ----------------------

DOG SLED RIDES: Shanty Creek Resort, Schuss Mountain, Nordic Center, Bellaire. Second Hand Mushers Rescue will give dog sled rides. They are offered every 30 minutes from 11am - 1:30pm. Face masks required. Reserve your spot: 866-695-5010. $65 per ride. secondchancemushersrescue.com/dog-sled-rides.html ----------------------

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

jan sunday 31 STELLA FOR SPOKES: Trattoria Stella & Chef Myles Anton will serve up a meal supporting Norte & active-for-life kids & families. Due to the pandemic, Chef Myles has developed a meal to easily unpack, heat up, & enjoy at home. Then, join at 5:30pm for a brief virtual toast with Chef Myles & Norte Executive Director Ty Schmidt. The base meal of greens, lasagna, bread, & tiramisu for two is $50 with add-ons, including the Norte Negroni signature cocktail, available. Orders can be placed through Jan. 27 at midnight. eventbrite. com/e/stella-for-spokes-tickets-136698832889 ---------------------feb monday 01 WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: Complete at least a 10K or 20K classic or freestyle race at any convenient location between Feb. 1-12. Shanty Creek has also offered their Nordic course for free during that time period as long as the skier wears the White Pine Stampede bib or current race shirt during the race. Registration is $30. A donation of $5 from each entry will be forwarded to Michigan Children’s Hospital & $1 will go toward the Jack McKaig Scholarship Fund. whitepinestampede.org ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: Presented by 5 To One & Norte. Sign up with Great Start to be a sculptor, stroller, or both. Sculptors will receive a free Talking is Teaching resource bag, book, & a yard sign... plus some Norte swag. Runs Feb. 1 - March 15. greatstartkids.com/snow-sculpturestroll/?mc_cid=89f4a634c7&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

feb tuesday 2021 ECONOMIC FORE02 CAST: 12-1pm. Join the Petoskey Chamber for this free virtual event. The speaker will be Senior Vice President, Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist for PNC Financial Services Group Amanda Agati. Amanda’s presentation will focus on key indicators that guide the path forward for the markets & economy, & their potential to impact investors. Register. Free. petoskeychamber.com/events/ details/2021-economic-forecast-23542 ----------------------

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Mon., Feb. 1) ----------------------

AAUW TC GENERATIONS AHEAD: 5:30pm. Pre-register through Zoom. The speaker will be Marjie Rich of Generations Ahead. Marjie will share both stories & current local statistics. Visit traversecityarea-mi.aauw.net for more info. Free. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf uurqD4tGtxyqIl_4Fp6cwuuos0ar5GT ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Mon., Feb. 1) ----------------------

STARTING PLANTS FROM SEEDS: 6:30pm. Gardeners interested in starting their own garden plants from seeds can learn more at this online meeting of the Master Gardener Association of NW Michigan. To pre-register visit MGANM.org. You will then receive a Zoom link to the meeting via email. Free.

feb wednesday 03 NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: An original play with music by Mad River Theater Works, based on Eugene Bullard’s life, the first African-American combat pilot & adventurer. True story. Register. Free. Runs Feb. 3 – March 5. greatlakescfa.org/event-detail/next-gen-virtualevent-wings-of-courage ----------------------

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Mon., Feb. 1) ----------------------

LIFELONG LEARNING HISTORY SERIES:

ODAWA & THE CIVIL WAR: 7pm. Held via Zoom. Presentation by Eric Hemenway. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4125264 ----------------------

CHILDCARE: AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE: Noon. This forum, available on Zoom & presented by four panelists, will provide a lo-

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TC native Martha Teichner, who is now a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning,” brings her book, “When Harry Met Minnie,” to the National Writers Series, Thurs., Feb. 4 at 7pm. Since joining CBS News in 1977, Teichner has earned multiple national awards for her original reporting, including 11 Emmy Awards and five James Beard Foundation Awards. Teichner was also part of the team coverage of the Newtown, Conn. elementary school shooting which earned CBS News a 2014 duPont-Columbia Award. This virtual event is free, but donations are welcome. nationalwritersseries.org/programs/an-evening-with-martha-teichner/

cal perspective on the state of child care, with input from both those involved in finding & providing child care. Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_W92enl-5SBmOxzweWUe3wA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing info about joining the webinar. Free. LWVLeelanau.org ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Mon., Feb. 1) ----------------------

FREE VIRTUAL REIKI HEALING: 6:30pm. Join Dr. Sally Littleton, Reiki master, college teacher & former psychotherapist, along with her Reiki master practitioners. Online Zoom presentation. Register. tadl.org/event/reikihealing-session-via-zoom

feb thursday 04 NWS PRESENTS: AN EVENING WITH MARTHA TEICHNER: 7pm. The National Writers Series presents a virtual event in conversation with author, CBS Sunday Morning correspondent & Traverse City native Martha Teichner. Free (donations accepted). nationalwritersseries.org/ upcoming-events

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Mon., Feb. 1) ----------------------

ODAWA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: Two Zoom presentations by Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society & Eric Hemenway. Part 1: Jan. 14, 6pm. Part 2: Feb. 4, 6pm. Email Ann Swaney for Zoom links: aswaney@acegroup.cc ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Weds., Feb. 3) ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Mon., Feb. 1)

feb friday 05 LUNCHEON LECTURE: VETERANS’ COURT: Noon. Held online. Presented by NCMC. 90th District Court Judge Angela Lasher is developing a special court to address the unique needs of veterans with legal problems. She is building on the proven success of a sobriety court for defendants facing second convictions for drunk driving. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/event-4086049 ----------------------