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sept saturday GOOD FIGHT 5K: Also 19 known as the Remembrance Run, this year this run will go virtual. Presented by the TC Track Club. Benefits the Munson Healthcare Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Fund. Registration runs through Oct. 4. Complete your virtual 5K any day/time/place between Oct. 4 through Oct. 16. $35. runsignup.com/ Race/MI/TraverseCity/RemembranceRun ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: Run a 5K or 15K any time between Sept.1-30. runsignup.com/Race/ MI/TraverseCity/MichiganHarvestRun?mc_ cid=72816f6914&mc_eid=aabc289af4 ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2

FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: Run or walk your race wherever or whenever you like. Or go to Mackinac Island to run the official course, which will be marked October 3, the “official” virtual race day. $40. runmackinac.com ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: Hosted by Munson Medical Center’s Thomas Judd Care Center to raise awareness of their HIV care & prevention program in northern Michigan. Open all Sept. $20. runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/ThomasJuddCareCenter5K ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: A community-wide wellness challenge that runs Sept. 1-27 & aims to increase physical activity by challenging participants to walk, run, bike, skate, or roll to boost physical & mental health. Register individually or as a group online. Walk & Roll in: your own neighborhood, some of the parks & trails in Grand Traverse County, or anywhere you please. Log your time, distance, & number of participants. Visit the LaFranier Loops (optional) & play bingo. docs.google.com/forms/ d/e/1FAIpQLScLq06XUxWgi_PgM7r34FEnw9hIcsaJwRpyd_ddBXEP9XAPw/viewform ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: Run any time in Sept. Benefits the Traverse City chapter of US Too, in their work with prostate cancer support, education & awareness. $25 adults; $20 students. blueribbonrun.com ----------------------

BENZIE COUNTY DEMOCRATS MONTHLY

MEETING: Benzie County Democratic Party Headquarters, 9930 Honor Hwy., Honor. Meetings on third Saturday of the month, with 9:30am coffee klatch, 10am community announcements, followed by featured speaker. Free. benziedemocrats.com ----------------------

FALL OUT! AN ART EXPLOSION AT THE

GAAC: 10am-2pm, Glen Arbor Arts Center. This pop-up exhibition + artist demo is an opportunity to watch studio artists demonstrate how they work & create – part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art series. Free. glenarborart.org ----------------------

THE VILLAGE CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW:

10am. Visit the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, TC for a socially distanced outdoor craft & vendor show. Featuring more than 50 vendors on the Historic Front Lawn. Free. thevillagetc.com/outdoor-craft-vendor-show-2 ---------------------- 5TH ANNUAL ADVENTURAMA: 11am, The Workshop Brewing Co., TC. A game of strategy played atop bicycles on the neighborhood streets & trails of TC. Scavenger hunt, urban expedition, kids-on-bikes fundraiser, geocaching, costume contest. Presented by Norte. Rolling starts & 100% outside finishes at The Workshop Brewing Co. elgruponorte.org/adventurama/?mc_ cid=5d4d321f58&mc_eid=df24b9efb4 ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: Enjoy wine club benefits all along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail through Sept. $35/person. mynorthtickets. com/events/harvest-days-9-1-2020-76963

SADIE BASS: Live from the Lot, Manistee’s First Drive-In Concert. Held at the old K-mart lot in Manistee. Country music singer Sadie Bass’ first song she wrote is “Son He Never Had.” Jason Cross, a solo performing artist as well as guitarist & vocalist for Sadie Bass, will open the concert at 5pm. $50 per vehicle (limit of four people). Printed ticket must be presented at gate. Get your ticket by Sept. 17. ----------------------

SWINGSHIFT AND THE STARS POP-UP

CONCERT: Medalie Park, TC. A concert by ReBooted, country/classic rock band, to benefit TC Tritons Rowing. Doors open at 6pm; concert at 6:30pm. Bring a chair. $10/person. swingshiftandthestars.org ---------------------- THE CHICAGO CABARET!: 7pm, Old Town Playhouse, Theatre Under the Tent, parking lot, TC. Enjoy the music of Chicago & other Broadway favorites. Masks & social distancing observed. tickets.oldtownplayhouse.com/ TheatreManager/1/login&event=265 ----------------------

FILMS ON THE FIELD: “THE LION KING

(2019)”: 8pm, Turtle Creek Stadium, TC. Moviegoers will purchase a seating area for $50 in advance which will allow them up to a maximum of six people within a 12’ x 12’ area on the field. traverse-city-pit-spitters.nwltickets. com/SingleGame/Tickets

sept sunday 20 PORCHFEST 2020: 1-5pm. The Central Neighborhood is hosting this free event showcasing local musicians & talent performances played out on front porches throughout the neighborhood. The lineup includes Analogue Sect, Ken Barnard, Salt, Brothers Thom & Bill, Nick & Rokko, & Jenny Thomas. Schedules available at Crooked Tree Arts Center, TC. tccna1.wixsite.com/tcporchfest2020

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Scarecrows take over the streets of Bellaire where local businesses compete to win the “Best Scarecrow” award at the 22nd Annual Harvest Festival & Scarecrow Extravaganza on Sat., Sept. 26 from 10am-6pm. Last year’s winner (pictured) was 45th Apparel with their “Captain Underpants” scarecrow. This year’s theme is “Bellaire is Fresh Air!” Also enjoy arts and crafts, food vendors, a pet parade, pumpkin painting, tunes, sidewalk sales and more. Find on Facebook.

GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

DOMINGOS: FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKE

SHRED: 11:45am, Glacial Hills, Eckhardt Trail, Bellaire. Presented by Norte. Free. elgruponorte.org ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2

FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept monday SCHMIDT TO HOST 21 SEPT. COFFEE HOURS: 9-10am, Harbor View Cafe, Charlevoix. 11am-noon: Petoskey Pretzel Co., Petoskey. State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, will host coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District. senatorwayneschmidt.com ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT

FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

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22 IN BUSINESS: 11:30am12:30pm. Presented by the Petoskey Chamber. “Revving Your Resiliency” featuring Jackie Krawczak. Virtual - Zoom. $20 members; $25 members; includes $10 Parkside Deli gift certificate. Register. petoskeychamber.com/events/details/cwibevent-september-22-2020-23203 ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

ROADSIDE REFLECTIONS WITH JACKSON

FAULKNER (VIA ZOOM): 6:30pm. Every image tells a story & Jackson Faulkner tells it through his photographs in Dramascapes. Registration is required via Zoom. Once you register you will receive a confirmation email with directions on how to join the meeting. Free. tadl.org/roadsidereflections ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- CIVICS HAPPY HOUR: 4pm, Traverse Area District Library, front lawn, TC. Register to vote, get a library card & fill out your Census. Look for the white tents. In case of rain the event will move to an inside setup consistent with COVID/ distancing requirements. If you cannot attend this event, you can still complete your forms online. Free. tadl.org/event/civics-happy-hour ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2

FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: 5-7pm, The Loft, Bay Harbor. $10 members; $15 not-yet members. ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- PEEPERS: FUNKY FROGS: 10am, Boardman River Nature Center, outside, TC. For ages 3-5. This nature program includes stories, crafts, music & discovery activities. Featuring “Leaps and Bounce” by Susan Hood. $5. natureiscalling.org/learn/pre-k-programs/peepers ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS BY THE GREAT LAKES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: GET

CRAFTY @ HOME: 11am. Pine Cone Painting: Paint the pine cone, & then paint with the pine cone. Go to web site to see the materials list. greatlakeskids.org/get-crafty-at-home ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

DOCKSIDE SPRING FLING MOVES TO FALL:

Fifty percent of all sales from 5-9pm at the Dockside Restaurant on Torch Lake will be donated to Grass River Natural Area. 231-838-0269. ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept wednesday 23 NATIONAL WRITERS SERIES: AN EVENING WITH YAA GYASI: 7pm. “Transcendent Kingdom” is Yaa Gyasi’s follow-up to her critically acclaimed national bestseller, “Homegoing.” It is a novel about a Ghanaian family in Alabama. Guest host is Rochelle Riley, executive director of Arts, Culture and Entertainment for the City of Detroit. Held on Zoom. Register. Free. bit.ly/NWSFallSeason GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- GTWOMAN LUNCH LIVE ONLINE: 11am1pm. Hosted by Candace Chapple & Kerry Winkler, publishers. Lighten Up & Lead featuring Tami Evans. Learn to overcome Zoom Gloom, increase self-confidence & activate a positive workplace. $35 each or 2 for $60. grandtraversewoman.com/events/sept-2020-gtw-luncheon ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- CONSTITUTIONAL CELEBRATION: 6pm, Harvest Barn Church, East Jordan. With Katherine Henry, P.C. Constitutional attorney with the Restore Freedom Initiative. 231-536-2870. Free. ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT

FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept thursday 24 DEJA ZOOM: THE VIRTUAL ALPHABET EXPERIENCE LIVE!: 7-8pm. Presented by Parallel 45 Theatre. This year’s challenge: How to complete the entire alphabet in under an hour & stay socially distanced. $12-$100. mynorthtickets.com/events/deja-zoom-the-virtual-alphabet-experience-live-9-24-2020 ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2

FORT FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS BY THE GREAT LAKES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: STORIES

@ HOME: 11am. Stories in the Sky: Why Coyotes Howl. Visit web site for materials list. greatlakeskids.org/stories-at-home ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept friday

TC GERMANFEST 2020:

25 This year, Trinity Lutheran in Traverse City has canceled its annual tented festival & will instead offer “take-out” German dinners. Get tickets now & pick up your curb-side German dinners on Sept. 25 between 4-8pm at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 1003 S. Maple St., TC. https://mynorthtickets.com/events/tc-germanfest-2020-9-25-2020 Advance: adults $15/children $3; same day: $20 adults. tcgermanfest.org ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

LIVESTREAM: INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACAD

EMY “COLLAGE”: 7:30pm. Experience the best of Interlochen Arts Academy in this fast-paced interdisciplinary showcase. An annual tradition,

“Collage” features live performances by the Academy’s musicians, actors & dancers. Readings by creative writers, exhibits by visual artists, & shorts by Academy filmmakers. “Collage” will be live streamed at live.interlochen.org & on Facebook. Free. tickets.interlochen.org/events/arts-academy-collage/september-25-2020-730pm ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT

FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS BY THE GREAT LAKES CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: FIRST

STEPS SCIENCE: 11am. Apple Lab. Stage an apple gravity race, build an apple from the ground up with playdoh, blow edible apple bubbles & more. Visit web site for materials list. greatlakeskids.org/first-steps-science ----------------------

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- FALL CHAIRLIFT RIDES: 5-7pm, Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Enjoy panoramic views of three counties during the peak of the fall color season. Purchase tickets at the base of the Crystal Clipper. 8 & under free with paying adult. $5/person. Find on Facebook. ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept saturday PAINT & PUMPKINS: 10am26 5pm, downtown East Jordan. Coincides with the East Jordan Fall Festival. Local crafters & nationally acclaimed artists will be on hand to explain & demonstrate. Painters, glass blowers, yard art, holiday decor, jewelry, sculptures, pottery & metal artists plus more. daniellesblueribbonevents.com ----------------------

30TH ANNIVERSARY HARBOR SPRINGS

CYCLING CLASSIC: Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs. All routes include the Tunnel of Trees or the Little Traverse Wheelway. On the Little Traverse Wheelway, choose from 14 to 30 miles to ride. All three of the road routes include the Tunnel of Trees, one of the most scenic roads in northern Michigan. You have a choice of 20, 45, or 60 miles to cycle. After your ride, enjoy a sack lunch. Register in advance: $30 adults, $20 ages 6-12, & free for 5 & under. Cyclists must start between 7:30am & 9:30am. birchwoodinn. com/hscyclingclassic.html

12TH ANNUAL AUTUMN BREEZEWAY

CRUISES: Held Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & Oct. 10. The “Breezeway,” a rural ride along C-48 from Atwood through Ellsworth & East Jordan, & ending in Boyne Falls, boasts scenic overlooks, great motorcycle & bicycle rides, recreational amenities galore, working farms & orchards, artist galleries & studios, resale shops, lodging facilities, retail & service businesses & a selection of dining choices along the route. ridethebreezeway.com ---------------------- FRISKE HARVEST FEST: 8am-5pm, Friske’s Farm Market, Ellsworth. Pumpkins, pumpkin pancake breakfast, homemade donuts, fresh pressed cider, wagon rides, live music with Scott Hankins, kids activities & more. friske.com ---------------------- COMEDIAN MIKE YOUNG: 8pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. Returning to Center Stage after opening for Bob Saget last September, comedian Mike Young brings his rated R-ish act home for a night of laughs. A native Detroiter, Mike Young is a comedian, writer & director who got his start in stand-up comedy. All seats $25. greatlakescfa.secure.force.com/ ticket/#/events/a0S4R00000bNZEJUA4 ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

22ND ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL &

SCARECROW EXTRAVAGANZA: 10am-6pm, Broad St., Bellaire. Scarecrows take over the streets of Bellaire where local businesses compete to win the “Best Scarecrow” award. This year’s theme is “Bellaire is Fresh Air!” Also enjoy arts & crafts, food vendors, a pet parade, pumpkin painting, tunes, sidewalk sales & more. ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- BEACH CLEANUP: 9am-noon, Sunset Park to F and M Park, TC. Register. docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSdSP0TRsfVbqAtTZVoGI2_M6T0KUAO5DLI2MqyGmQFkwJ3zxg/viewform ----------------------

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FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- FALL KICK-OFF IN BOYNE CITY: Boyne City Main Street will hold a pumpkin giveaway for children beginning at 10am at Country Now & Then, 211 Water St. 300 pumpkins will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Friends of the Boyne District Library have provided painting kits for children to take home to paint their pumpkin. The regular Boyne City Farmers Market will be held in Veteran’s Park from 8am-noon. These activities are held in place of the Harvest Festival, which is typically held the last Saturday of Sept. ----------------------

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5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- BEACH CLEANUP: 1:30-3:30pm, Randolph St. to dog park, TC. Register. docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1FAIpQLSf3p9b0m92XRGyFaw3dZPGc_ Ox4Y9Krjj5yOuqO9tVHOMG2PA/viewform ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

LIVESTREAM: INTERLOCHEN ARTS ACADEMY SINGER SONGWRITERS &

POPULAR MUSIC ENSEMBLES: 7:30pm. Enjoy live performances by Interlochen Arts Academy singer songwriters & popular music ensembles at live.interlochen.org. Free. tickets.interlochen.org/events/arts-academysinger-songwriters-popular-music-ensembles/ september-26-2020-730pm ----------------------

VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS

TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

sept sunday

THE CUMMINGS QUARTET

27 RECITAL: 4pm, Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor. The Cummings Quartet is the resident ensemble of the Dorothy Gerber Strings

Program, an educational program of the Center. This socially-distanced recital includes powerful & moving pieces by Mozart & Smetana. Free; tickets required. greatlakescfa.org/ event-detail/the-cummings-quartet-recital ---------------------- PAINT & PUMPKINS: (See Sat., Sept. 26) ---------------------- GOOD FIGHT 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

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RIES: HOP TROT: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ----------------------

FLOW HOSTS THE BEST PART OF US - VIR

TUAL LAUNCH EVENT: 4 Color: 5pm. As part of its Art Meets Water series, FLOW (For Love of Wa PMS 583 Green ter) presents: Exploring The Best Part Of Us PMS 7459 Light Blue Through Words and Water. A virtual conversa PMS 7462 Dark Blue PMS 7413 Orange tion with author Sally Cole-Misch & FLOW Senior Policy Advisor Dave Dempsey about the new novel, “The Best Part of Us,” writing about essential connections to nature & celebrating the Great Lakes. Free. zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuyrqDkvH9fkbNQYUMkcRcwf644pxthp ----------------------

VIRTUAL MACKINAC ISLAND FORT 2 FORT

FIVE MILE CHALLENGE: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

VIRTUAL NORTHERN LIGHTS FUN RUN

5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- WALK & ROLL GRAND TRAVERSE: (See

Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- VIRTUAL BLUE RIBBON RUN FOR PROS 2 Color: PMS 7459 Light Blue TATE CANCER 5K: (See Sat., Sept. 19) ---------------------- PMS 7462 Dark Blue HARVEST DAYS: (See Sat., Sept. 19)

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YOGA HIKE: Tuesdays, 9am, Sept. 22 - Oct. 13. Four-week series of brisk fall hikes interspersed with yoga, breath work & meditation. Held at Veronica Valley County Park, 4243 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., Lake Leelanau. yogaonthebeachnmi.com/schedule ----------------------

BASKETS OF BOUNTY HOLIDAY DONATION

DRIVE FOR AREA SENIORS: The Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging is seeking: paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, flushable wipes, lip balm (Chapstick), Band-Aids, shampoo/ conditioner combo, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid hand soap, dish soap, laundry detergent (smaller containers), assorted puzzle books (new), hand sanitizer & wipes, & cat & dog treats. Donations are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging. Cash donations are also accepted. All donations will be accepted through Weds., Nov. 25 at the Commission on Aging office located at 520 W. Front St., TC. Donations can be left in the front entrance area until the office opens to public. grandtraverse.org ---------------------- EXPLORE EAST BAY: Runs through Nov. 1. This new, free, eight-week outdoor walking program invites you to explore eight featured parks in East Bay Township & improve your physical health. Participants will record their daily steps & walking minutes. The program will feature one park in East Bay as part of a weekly photo contest. Sign up. http://eastbaytwp.org/exploreeastbay/ ---------------------- “LIGHT THE PATH TO A HAPPY KID”: A free virtual learning opportunity for parents presented by TCAPS. Featuring a keynote from Jessica Minahan, a nationally recognized speaker on child anxiety. Offering practical advice for parents looking to support their child’s social & emotional health & wellbeing. Runs for five Tuesdays, from Sept. 15 - Oct. 13. The time for Sept. 15 is 6:30-8:30pm. The other Tuesdays run from 7-7:45pm. This event is livestreamed. Register to receive your link to the virtual workshop sessions. sites.google.com/tcapsstudent. net/light-the-way-to-a-happy-kid-e/home ----------------------

LIVE STORYTIME WITH MISS DIANE ON

FACEBOOK: Presented by the Bellaire Public Library on Wednesdays at 11am. bellairelibrary.org ----------------------

LIVE FROM THE OPERA HOUSE: IT’S STO

RYTIME!: With Traverse Area Public Schools & Newton’s Road. Available to stream live via Facebook & available to watch anytime on demand on YouTube after the broadcast. Held every Weds. through Sept. at 9am. tcaps247.com ---------------------- TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT: Bellaire Public Library. Bring your devices & questions each Tues. at 2pm. bellairelibrary.org

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