Week of April 29
Now – May 22…Line Dancing Wednesday Nights 5:30-7:30pm at Flat Cap Ventures – Traverse City (except April 17, will be at GTI) All skill levels welcome. Bring water and danceable shoes. $10. Info: 231-649-9921
Now-Mackinac Straits Health Foundation is having its Annual Geranium Sale. Orders are now being taken thru May 10th for beautiful red, pink and white geraniums. Cost is $8 each. Flowers can be picked up at the St. Ignace Greenhouse on May 31st. Proceeds help the Evergreen Activities Fund. Place orders by calling, (906) 328-0006.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and North Country Community Mental Health is offering many free programs focused on wellness. Virtual education series, free community movies, family friendly community events in Cheboygan, Petoskey, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Gaylord and Kalkaksa; 21 day Stigma Challenge and more. Details at norcocmh.org
May 1…Blood Drive noon-5:45p at the Tuscarora Twp Hall – Indian River. Register at 866-642-5663
May 3-4…East Jordan Rotary Variety Show ’24 at East Jordan High School. Doors at 6p, show 7p. $10 in person, $15 online. Info: ejchamber.org
May 3-4…Friends of the St. Ignace Public Library book sale. Mix or match…movies, music, books - $4 a bag! Info; 906-643-8318
May 4…Derby Party 5-9p at Lavender Hill Farm – Boyne City. Live music, food, cocktails, photos, live & silent auction and more. $100 per seat. Benefits Northern Michigan Equine Therapy. Info: 231-881-5590
May 4…Indoor Yard Sale Fundraiser 9a-2p at East Elementary – Cheboygan. Benefits the Parent Advisory Council programs. Info: eastpac@chebschools.com
May 4…Blissfest Community Dance 7:30-10pm at the Littlefield-Alanson Community Building-Alanson. Featuring contras, squares, circles & more. Music by Harbor Hoedown, calling by Larry Dyer. All dances taught. No need to come with a partner. Potluck at 6:30pm. Bring a dish to pass & your tableware. $10 person, $5 student, 12 & under free. Info: blissfest.org
May 4…Pig Roast & Craft Show 10-3p at the Kalkaska Baptist Church. Petting zoo, face painting, bounce house, raffles. Food $10 donation per person. Info: 989-255-7206
May 4…6th Annual Grill on the Hill 1pm at Treetops Resort-Gaylord. $25 adults, $15 12 & under (pre-sale). Open to any level of cooking skills. Petting zoo, wagon rides, beverage tent, music and more! Info: gaylordchamber.com
May 4…Mental Health & Wellness Fair 10-2 at the Unitarian Church – Traverse City. Find resources with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Info: email afspnwmi@gmail.com
May 10-11..Traverse City Trail Running Festival at Timber Ridge Resort. Begins with a two-person 10K relay and 5K on Friday evening, with the 10K, 25K, 50K, 75K and 100K individual races and 100K relay getting underway on Saturday morning. Info: 231-941-4300
May 10-12…Jeep the Mac – St. Ignace. Info: saintignace.org
May 11…Turkey Dinner Fundraiser 4-7p at St. John Lutheran Church-Cheboygan. Free will donation. Take out available. Info: 231-627-5149
May 11…Annual Father Fred Foundation Garage Sale 9a-3p – Traverse City. Volunteers needed. Email: adean@fatherfred.org
May 11…44th Annual Federal Recognition Day-Mini Traditional PowWow 11-3p at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel – Williamsburg. Free admission. Food, festivities & fun. Info: turtlecreekcasino.com
May 11…Breast Cancer 5K Walk & Run For A Cure – East Park – Charlevoix. Registration 8a, walk/run 9a. Info: visitcharlevoix.com
May 11…Boater Safety Class 9a-4p in the Cheboygan County Commissioner’s Room. Must be 12+ and attend the entire class. Free, but pre-registration is required. Info: 231-627-8888
May 11-12…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
May 12…ORV Safety Class 9a-4p in the Cheboygan County Commissioner’s Room. Must be 12+ and attend the entire class. Free, but pre-registration is required. Info: 231-627-8888
May 17-19…34th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan. Info: zoo-de-mack.com
May 17-19…64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival – Boyne City.
May 18…Poses with Noses 1-2p at the Cheboygan County Humane Society. Gentle beginner yoga session with lots of doggie kisses and laughter. $25, must pre-register. Bring your own mat. Proceeds benefit the humane society. Info: cchsfurball@gmail.com
May 18…Splash of Color Fun Run for Mental Health Awareness 9a-noon at Festival Park – Petoskey. Early registration $10, after April 4, $15. Norcocmh.org
May 18…Spring Craft Show 10-4p at Little Bear East Arena – St. Igance. Info: littlebeararena.com
May 18…Spring Fling Bump & Run 3:30p at the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds. $15 person, 3 & under free. Info: cheboyganfair.com
May 18…Boyne City PirateFest Battle of the Bands at the National Morel Mushroom Festival – Veterans Memorial Park. Tent opens at 5p, bands begin at 6. $5, cash bar. Info: boynecitypiratefest.com
May 25…Arts & Crafts 10-4 downtown Elk Rapids. 60+ vendors. Info: 231-264-8202
May 25…Lake Ann Camp Family Fun Day 9-4p. Horse carriage rides, disc golf, s’mores station, dunk tank, scavenger hunt, and more. All activities are free. Lunch available for purchase. Info: 231-275-7329
May 25-27…Memorial Weekend Pageant – Mackinaw City. Cast members re-create events between French, British and Indian tribes in 1763 at Fort Michiilimackinac. Info: mackinwcity.net
May 25-26…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
May 29…Traverse City Pit Spitters Opening Day. Info: northwoodsleague.com
May 30-June 2…68th Mancelona Bass Festival. Carnival, crafters market, cornhole, car show, parades, live music and more! Info: mancelonabassfest.org
June 1…Dirty Dog Dash at Boyne Mountain Resort. Climbing, crawling, wading and sliding to conquer numerous obstacles. Info: boynemountain.com
June 1…Gaylord Firefighter’s Assoc. Pancake Breakfast 8a-11a at the fire station on Wisconsin Ave. Suggested donation $10. Info: gaylordchamber.com
June 1…Petoskey Club’s 30th Anniversary Open House 11-3p. Cookout, snacks, raffles, prizes, music and more. Located 555 W. Mitchell St. – Petoskey. Info: petoskeyclub.org
June 7-16…Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. Live music, family fun playground, walking tours, cornhole tournament, dancing, kids activities, and more. Info: mackinacisland.org
June 13-16…Old Fashioned Days in Marina Park – Indian River. Car show, arts & crafts, live music, games and more. Info: irchamber.com
June 15…Pirate Festival 11-10 at the ELKS –Gaylord. Games, bounce houses, pirate & mermaid costume contest, prizes, food and more. Noon-5 for Kids, Night Attack with live music 6-10. Info: 231-675-2220
June 15…50th Anniversary Party 5p at the Cheboygan County Senior Center on Sand Rd. Featuring Billy McAllister performing a Sinatra Tribute Show. $25 includes buffet dinner and live show. Info: 231-627-7234
June 15-16…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
June 16…Strawberry Festival noon-4p (or sold out) Alden Depot Park & Museum. Fresh strawberries will be available for purchase. Info: mancelonachamber.org
July 6-7…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
Aug 17-18…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
Sept 21-22…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park – Cheboygan. Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5. Info: madeincheboygan@gmail.com
Registration is now open for the “Moie Brown – Run for the Health of It”, August 10th at the St. Ignace Campus of Mackinac Straits Health System. This event includes a 5-K and 10-K, run or walk. Proceeds help the Mackinac Straits Health Foundation. Participants received a shirt and a medal. Visit: Run Sign Up–dot–com, or call: (906) 328-0006.
ONGOING
TFN…Rides for Recovery. There are 200+ men and women living in local recovery housing. Over half do not have access to transportation to get to work, shopping, attend meetings and medical appointments. Looking for any working bikes that need new homes. Info: 231-270-7873
TFN…Harbor Light Community Chapel of Harbor Springs is collecting cans and bottle returns to help the less fortunate at 8220 Clayton Rd. All bottles and cans should be left next to their central trash bin in the main parking lot. Info: 231.347.5001
Every Tues 9a-noon and Thurs 1-4p Salvation Army Cheboygan Food Pantry is open. Cheboygan County Residents can receive a box every 30 days. Must make an appointment. Info: 231-627-9003
Every Monday and Wednesday from noon-1pm Free Food Market is open in the parking lot of the Salvation Army Community Center on Barlow-Traverse City. Info: centralusa.salvationarmy.org
TFN…Healing Through Loss Greif Support meets every second Wednesday of the month 6pm at the Salvation Army Building-Cheboygan. Info: 231-445-1503
TFN…The St. Thomas food pantry is open on a drive-thru basis every Monday 10a-1pm. Bring photo ID with current Cheboygan address, proof of household income and proof of address for all household residents. 332 Western Ave. Info: 231-627-3167
TFN…The Acme Christian Thrift Store is in need of volunteers 3-5p any day Tues-Sat. Info: 231-267-3002
Now-TFN…Hospice of Michigan is available to help families in need of compassionate hospice care for a loved one. Call 888-247-5701 or visit hom.org
TFN…The Cheboygan Rec Center is open on Monday and Wednesday for boys and Tues/Thurs for girls from 5:30-8pm. High school and adults 8pm-10:30pm. Must wear mask at all times.
TFN- The Northern Care Center is a medical clinic for those uninsured or underinsured. Patients are seen on Tuesday afternoon/evenings. Located at W State Street, Cheboygan. You need to wear a mask and when you come to the parking lot you need to call the clinic, first come first seen. They also have vouchers for product at Goodwill and personal hygiene products for those in need. Please knock on the door for product. Please call with any questions 231-333-3019.
TFN… Cheboygan County Veterans host a coffee hour the 4th Wednesday of the month, 9:00 a.m. at the American Legion - VFW Post on State Street, Cheboygan. Coffee provided by McDonald's and donuts courtesy of Family Fare.
Now – TFN…Antrim County Veterans Affairs Coffee Talks every 3rd Monday 9a at The Dam Shop – Elk Rapids and every 3rd Wed 8:30a at M88 Morning Grind. Info: 231-533-8499
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