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feb saturday WHITE PINE STAMPEDE 06 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 ----------------------

FREE KN95 MASKS FOR DISTRIBUTION:

10am-2pm, Birch Street Elementary School, Kalkaska. Held until 2pm or until masks are gone. Distribution will be 10 masks per person, per vehicle, with a maximum of 50 per vehicle, with drive-up delivery of masks. unitedwaynwmi.org/kn95masks ---------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF CO

URAGE”: 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-virtual-event-wings-of-courage ---------------------

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/snowsculpture-stroll/?mc_cid=89f4a634c7&mc_ eid=df24b9efb4 ----------------- - ----

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 ----------------- - ----

OTSEGO RESORT’S ANNUAL WINTER

WINE WALK: Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Check in at noon outside the River Cabin. A winter walk on the snowshoe path from the River Cabin to the Beaver Dam where a bonfire awaits. Enjoy three wine tasting stations paired with light food fare. Walk or snowshoe. Rentals available, but must be reserved ahead of time: 989-732-5181. $35. otsegoclub.com

feb 07

sunday

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE

GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) --------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COUR-

AGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ---------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ---------------------

DOG SLED RIDES: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

feb monday 08 PANDEMIC, THEN & NOW: 7pm. Held via Zoom. Doctor Robert Sharon, an internal medicine specialist who presently sees primary care patients at Mackinaw City Specialty Clinic, will provide an interesting insight into the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 in northern Michigan & the current COVID pandemic as part of the Mackinaw Area Historical Society’s monthly speaker series. Meeting ID: 551 997 0204. Passcode: history. ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

feb tuesday 09 GRNA ONLINE PRESENTATION: 6:30-7:30pm. Join Grass River Natural Area Education Director James Dake, author of Grass River’s new Second Edition of the Field Guide to Northwest Michigan, for an online presentation via Zoom to learn about the making of this regional best seller. Reserve your spot. Free. grassriver.org ----------------------

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

EVANSTON’S LIVING HISTORY VIA ZOOM:

6:30pm. IStory of a community’s struggle for justice; with roots extending to the town of Abbeville, South Carolina & the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens, Anthony Crawford. Free. tadl. org/event/evanstons-living-history-via-zoom ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

feb wednesday

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN

10 WORKS! VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT: 9am-noon. This online event will include nearly 30 employers from around northwest MI & will give job seekers the opportunity to learn about current job openings & connect directly to employers. Register. networksnorthwest.org/news-events/ news/virtual-hiring-event-february-10.html ----------------------

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

THE CONTENT FUEL FRAMEWORK: HOW TO GENERATE UNLIMITED STORY IDEAS:

9:30-11am. Featuring keynote speaker Melanie Deziel. Must register online. Held via Zoom. Free. grandtraversewoman.com/events/febworkshop ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

REACH CUSTOMERS ONLINE WITH

GOOGLE: 10am. A free workshop hosted by Erin Bemis & Cheboygan, Petoskey & Indian River Chambers of Commerce. Register. Free. register.gotowebinar.com/register/683069811925619468 ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

VIRTUAL ICE BREAKER: LINE 5 TUNNEL

- WILL IT BECOME A REALITY?: 12-1pm. A webinar featuring Watershed Council’s Policy Director Jennifer McKay. Free. watershedcouncil.org/attend-an-event.html

feb thursday PANDEMIC BLUES! AN 11 EVENING OF MUSIC AT 78 RPM: 7:30pm. Virtual program featuring Alex Tank from 78s for the People. Presented by the TADL Sight & Sound Dept. Hosted by Aaron Olson. Explore the power of music from the mid 1920’s through the 1940’s. Free. tadl.org/event/pandemic-blues ----------------------

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Sat., Feb. 6) VIRTUAL VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE: 6:30pm.

february 06-14

send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com

Many ice sculptures will be displayed in both Downtown Harbor Springs and Downtown Petoskey this weekend, beginning Fri., Feb. 12. Stop by Harbor Springs’ Third Annual Ice Fest and Downtown Petoskey’s Winter Weekend. Although some traditional events won’t happen due to the pandemic, there will still be a lot to take in, including shopping, eating and more!

Presented by Arts for All of Northern Michigan. Featuring Mr. Music DJ. Held via Zoom. RSVP: form.jotform.com/210134988509158?mc_ cid=40db7717d5&mc_eid=31c0d0fd7e us02web.zoom.us/j/83345423453?pwd=Rmh kd0l3Y1NFc1NGeTlvc1RRZ1p2dz09&mc_ cid=40db7717d5&mc_eid=31c0d0fd7e#success ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

LIFELONG LEARNING HISTORY SERIES:

7-8pm. History Mystery with Little Traverse History Museum, who received a donation of four boxes that came from a house on Jennings Street in Petoskey that has since burned down. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-4140772 ----------------------

CHOCOLATE COVERED BOYNE: Boyne City, Feb. 12-13. Featuring a Chocolate Dessert Contest & tasty specials, treats & sales. boynecitymainstreet.com/calendar/event/chocolate-covered-boyne-4 ----------------------

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY’S WINTER

WEEKEND: Feb. 12-15. Tour over 30 ice sculptures, shop the President’s Day deals, & grab dinner to go, or sit down & dine. petoskeydowntown.com/downtown-events/winterweekend ----------------------

INDOOR SIDEWALK SALES: Downtown Charlevoix, Feb. 12-15. Bargains on a variety of merchandise at participating stores. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/indoor-sidewalk-sales-02-12-2021-13141 ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL:

(See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

feb friday 12 WINTER BIKE TO WORK DAY: Presented by Norte. Register. Get out there & ride. Take a picture & tag Norte. Join the virtual Winter Bike to Work Day lunch at noon. winterbiketoworkday.org/?mc_ cid=89f4a634c7&mc_eid=df24b9efb4

FEBRUARY VALENTINE GIFT TO HEALTH-

CARE WORKERS: 10am-4pm, Music House Museum, Williamsburg. During February, the Music House Museum will be offering free tours to all on the medical front lines during the pandemic. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout Feb. for tours. Call & make a reservation. musichouse.org ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND SALE EVENT & LOOKIN’ FOR LINCOLN SCAVENGER

HUNT: Feb. 12-14. Featuring many deals in Downtown TC shops & restaurants. Be Lookin’ for Lincoln in the storefronts for the Presidents’ Day weekend scavenger hunt. Find all of the masked honest Abes & enter to win $200 in Downtown gift certificates. Ballots will be available at all participating locations. downtowntc. com/presidents-day-weekend-sale-event ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

VIRTUAL COFFEE @ TEN: CELEBRATING THE CTAC GUILD MEMBER SALON SHOW:

10-11am. Requires advanced Zoom registration. Free. crookedtree.org/event/ctac-petoskey-ctac-traverse-city-ctac-online/virtual-coffeeten-celebrating-ctac-guild-member

feb saturday

LANTERN-LIT SKI &

13 SNOWSHOE: 6-9pm, Grass River Natural Area, Bellaire. Enjoy an evening ski on GRNA’s groomed ski trails or snowshoe the boardwalk to the river. GRNA will have a warm campfire at the Center pavilion. A self-guided, openhouse style ski or snowshoe. Bring a flashlight or head lamp. Reserve your spot. $5/person. grassriver.org ----------------------

CHOCOLATE COVERED BOYNE: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN DAY (RESCHED-

ULED FROM FEB. 6): Tennis Court Park, Alden. Held from 11am-12:30pm OR 1-2:30pm. Interactive Story Walk, DIY snow sculptures, naturalist activity by Grass River staff, bonfire, snacks, Kids Bag of Books Sale. Space is limited & registration required. Call 231331-4318. Social distancing will be observed & masks required. Free. ----------------------

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY’S WINTER

WEEKEND: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

SUPER SATURDAY: 10am-noon, Career Tech Center, TBAISD, TC. Drive-thru event. Free tax prep, free lunch (Jimmy John’s), prizes, virtual workshops, & free dental pre-screening. Reserve your spot: 231-714-4696. nmcaa.net/ calendar.asp?eid=1480 ----------------------

INDOOR SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

FREE FISHING WEEKEND: Feb. 13-14. Two days twice a year, families & friends can enjoy

FEBRUARY VALENTINE GIFT TO HEALTH-

CARE WORKERS: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS’ THIRD ANNUAL ICE

FEST: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND SALE EVENT & LOOKIN’ FOR LINCOLN SCAVEN-

GER HUNT: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

DOG SLED RIDES: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

feb sunday AIRSOFT BIATHLON: Crys14 tal Mountain, Thompsonville. Combine airsoft & crosscountry skiing into the Airsoft Biathlon. For ages 8 & older. Begins at Kinlochen. Start times are 1-3pm. Cost is $20/person; includes cross-country ski equipment rental & airsoft equipment. Reserve your spot: 888-968-7686, ext. 4000. crystalmountain.com/event/biathlon ----------------------

DATE NIGHT WITH THE DENNOS: 7pm. Enjoy a Valentine’s Day program at home, with a mix of art, music, trivia & prizes. Featuring artworks from the Dennos Museum Center collection, special guests, & a variety of games. Registration required: $20 per device; $15 Dennos members. shop.dennosmuseum.org/product/ date-night/2505. Option: Use code DENNOS to receive a free growler with your order at Rare Bird Brewery. They will prepare a 3-course meal for two ($50). Visit rarebirdbrewpub.com to place your order on Feb. 13 or 14 in advance of the program to secure your dinner. Pick up only. ----------------------

FREE FISHING WEEKEND: (See Sat., Feb. 13)

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY’S WINTER

WEEKEND: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

BEAVER DAM OLYMPICS: 1-3pm, Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Featuring 4 person teams competing in 4 activity relays including sack race, corn hole, beer pong, & plank skis. Check-in at 1pm; event starts at 2pm. $100 entry fee per team. Prizes available for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place teams. otsegoclub.com/event/beaver-dam-olympics-2 ----------------------

INDOOR SIDEWALK SALES: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

HARBOR SPRINGS’ THIRD ANNUAL ICE

FEST: (See Fri., Feb. 12) ----------------------

NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF

COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

TUESDAY TRIVIA ON THE PATIO 7-9PM

PATIO AND INDOOR - Sunday-Saturday 11am-10pm

(kitchen closed at 9pm)

DRINK SPECIALS (3-6 Monday-Friday): $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, $5 Hornitos margarita

DAILY FOOD SPECIALS (3-6pm):

Monday - $1 chips/salsa Tuesday - $1 enchiladas Wednesday - $5 potato basket (fries or tots) Thursday - $5 hot pretzels w/ beer cheese Friday - $5 fried veggies (cauliflower or mushrooms) TO-GO ORDERS AVAILABLE - 231-252-4157

Mon March 16- $5 martinis, $5 domestic beer pitcher, HAPPY HOUR $10 craft beer pitcher. DRINK SPECIALS Tues - 4-8pm: The Pocket 9pm-1am: Kung Fu Rodeo FROM OPEN-CLOSE

Wed - Get it in the can night - $1 domestic, Hours Monday-Thursday 2pm-10pm $3 craft- w/DJ JR Friday-Sunday noon-10pm Thurs -$2 off all drinks and $2 Labatt drafts w/DJ Ricky T Tues Feb 9th - open mic comedy Fri March 20 - Buckets of Beer starting at $8 (2-8pm) (8-9:30pm)

Happy Hour: The Chris Michels Band Then: The Isaac Ryder Band Sat March 21 - The Isaac Ryder Band (No Covers) Sunday March 22 Fri Feb 12th: Don Swan and the Four Horsemen (6:30-9:30)

KARAOKE (10pm-2am) Sat Feb 13th: Speedball Tucker (6:30-9:30)

SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) ----------------------

DOG SLED RIDES: (See Sat., Feb. 6)

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SNOWSHOES, VINES & WINES!: 12-5pm, Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay. Explore easy to moderate trails, & then warm up with a glass of mulled wine on the Terrace Patio. The Hearth & Vine Café will also offer hot food. Held on Saturdays through winter, plus Jan. 17 & Feb. 14. Snowshoes available to rent from 12-4pm; $20; must be returned by 5pm. No reservations needed. blackstarfarms.com/snowshoes-vines-wines ----------------------

NEW WINTER TRAIL: Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, TC. Snowshoe, cross-country ski, or hike Brys Estate’s 111 acres. Choose from two winter trail options. Open daily from 11am-5pm. Keep warm with an insulated mug of Spiked Hot Apple Cider or a glass of wine while you enjoy the trail, or enjoy it post exercise at one of the fire pits in the snowy open space. Winter trails are not groomed & equipment is not provided. brysestate.com/Visit-Us/wintertrail ----------------------

GRAND TRAVERSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT’S ANNUAL NATIVE SEEDLING SALE: Held online through March 31. Featuring 32 bare-root tree & shrub species available for purchase. natureiscalling.org/native-seedling-sale ----------------------

NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION: Calling 11th & 12th graders! Submit your best writing through March 1 at the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation website. Four scholarships are awarded each year in fiction, nonfiction, poetry & journalism with $1,000 awarded for each category. Eligible writers must have a permanent address in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, or Leelanau counties & be an 11th or 12th grader during the 2020/21 school year. gtrcf.org/scholarships/national-writers-series-scholarship-application.html ----------------------

VIRTUAL 2021 BAYSHORE MARATHON

REGISTRATION: Featuring a marathon, half marathon & 10K. Register. Event held on May 29. bayshoremarathon.org ----------------------

SENIOR CENTER NETWORK HELPS!:

People in the 60-plus age group have become increasingly isolated during the COVID-19 “stay-at-home” order & are challenged by an even greater reliance on technology. The Senior Center, exercise equipment, & books available to be checked out. Call 922-4911 to make arrangements to pick up. The “Little Free Library” located outside the main entrance is open at all times. There are also “boredom buster” packets with puzzles, fun facts & jokes available. Make an appointment to pick up or have them mailed to you. NORTE’S RUN SABADOS: GT Civic Center, TC. A weekly walk or run held on Saturdays. Meet outside the Wheelhouse at 10am, & then split up & hit the track. ----------------------

OLD MISSION SNOWSHOE, WINE & BREW:

Sundays, 10:50am-3pm through March 7. Grab your showshoes - or book online & rent a pair for the day - & enjoy wine & beer from the Old Mission Peninsula. Park at Jolly Pumpkin, TC to board the TC Brew Bus & start your trek. The TC Brew Bus will transport you to Brys Estate Vineyard and Winery. From there, you will follow a flagged snowshoe trail across the Old Mission Peninsula to Bowers Harbor Vineyards, & then snowshoe back to where you parked at Jolly Pumpkin. Tickets, $28. tcbrewbus.com/events ----------------------

FEBRUARY VALENTINE GIFT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS: Music House Museum, Williamsburg. During February, the Music House Museum will be offering free tours to all on the medical front lines during the pandemic. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout Feb. for tours. Call & make a reservation. musichouse.org ----------------------

SENIOR WOW (WITH OUT WALLS) TIME:

Tuesdays, 9am through March 9. A virtual meeting that offers something for everyone - from museum tours to tips for smart money management, & much more. Register. 922-4911. grandtraverse.org/2276/Virtual-Programming ----------------------

SUNDAY YOGA FLOW!: Join in for an energizing Vinyasa flow class on Sunday mornings at 11am in the studio space at the Dance Center, TC. Bring your own mat for class. Donation based by cash, check or Venmo. Must sign-up on Eventbrite before class time, & a face covering must be worn. eventbrite.com/e/sundayflow-tickets-137881313721 ----------------------

THE ENCHANTED TRAIL: Open 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 ----------------------

VITAL VINYASA FLOW - THURSDAY

NIGHTS!: 6pm, Thursdays, Feb. 4-25. Ground, flow, & stretch together. Held in the studio space at the Dance Center, TC. Bring your own mat for class. Must sign-up on Eventbrite before class time, & a face covering must be worn. Donation based class by cash, check or Venmo. eventbrite.com/e/vital-vinyasa-flowthursday-nights-tickets-126746527275

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