Week of May 19
Registration is open for the Indian River Chamber Golf Scramble taking place May 30th, 11am at the Indian River Golf Club. Open to the public, 4 person scramble, $75 person ($55 if member of IR Golf Club) Cash bar, prizes, dinner, 18 holes w/cart. Info: irchamber.com
Tickets are available for the annual Cheboygan Kiwanis $20,000 Raffle. Three early bird drawings May 20, June 10 and June 24 for $500 each. $20,000 drawing after the 4th of July parade. Limited tickets $100 each. Proceeds benefit community programs. Info: 231-625-8201
Every Thursday through Oct. 3…Charlevoix Farmers Market 8a-1p in East Park. Info: 231-547-3253
May 17-24…Petoskey Restaurant Week. Info: petoskeyarea.com
May 21… Veteran Community Town Hall at 11:00 a.m., at the American Legion Post 159, 106 S. Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI. This is an opportunity for Veterans, their family members, Veteran Service Organizations, and other interested community partners, to provide feedback on VA operations and recommendations for VA programs. Info: 989-497-2500
May 22…Chili Cook-off for Cystic Fibrosis 5:30-7:30pm at The Back Lot – Petoskey. $10 adults, $5 child. Proceeds benefit Cystic Fibrosis awareness & research. Info: ltb.rotaryclub.org
May 22…Veterans Coffee Hour 9-10am at Cheboygan McDonalds. Free coffee for Veterans. Info: cheboygan.com
May 23-Aug 29…Every Thursday its Music on Main from 6-8pm at the Village at Bay Harbor. Different local musicians will be showcased each week. Info: petoskeyarea.com
May 24-25…White Elephant Sale 9a-noon at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church-Cheboygan. Household items, plants, books and more. Info: 231-627-5262
May 25…Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show 10-4p on River Street. More than 70 artisans will display, sell and demonstrate their work. Info: 231-264-8202
May 25…Northport Cars in the Park 10a-3:30p Haserot Park. Enjoy the wide variety of cars - from pre-war to modern, both stock and modified, foreign and domestic. Info: northportomenachamber.org
May 25…Antrim County Petoskey Stone Festival 8:30-4p Barnes Park-Bellaire. 5K Fun Race, stone skipping contest, kids activities, stone hunt, and more! Info: petoskeystonefestival.com
May 25…4th Annual ORV & Jeep Poker Run 10-5p at The Bluffs on Black Lake. There will be a fuel and lunch stop. Both groups will be guided. Pre Register for $25 a poker hand at The Bluffs, Brandt's Sports Center, or the COOP Floral Shop. $30 the day of. This is a fundraiser for the Cheboygan Jaycees. There will be stops along the way for chances to win additional cards. Info: 231-420-2567
May 25…Top of Michigan Festival of Races. Marathon: Charlevoix; Half: Bay Harbor; 10K: Petoskey; 5K: Charlevoix and Harbor Springs. Cost varies by event. Info: trailscouncil.org
May 25…Craft Show 9a-5p at the Lakes of the North Assembly room-Mancelona. Local artists and crafters displaying all hand made items, including décor, wood crafts, clothing, paintings and more. Bake sale and used books as well. Info: 989-350-2492
May 25-26…”Music in the Air” open house 10-4p at the 40 Mile Point Lighthouse-Rogers City. Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, exhibits and more. Info: 40milepointlighthouse.org
May 25-26…Native American Festival at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture-St. Ignace. Guided tours, cultural workshops, a pow wow and more. Info:
May 25-27…Memorial Weekend Pageant - Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763 at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac-Mackinaw City. Free. Info: mackinaw-city.com
May 26…Mancelona Memorial Day Parade 9am downtown. Info: mancelonachamber.org
May 26…2nd Annual Taste of Bay Harbor to benefit the Bay Harbor Foundation. Info: bayharborfoundation.org
May 27…East Jordan Memorial Day Parade 10:45. Info: ejchamber.org
May 27…Memorial Day Parade/Service – Petoskey 8:30am
May 27…Memorial Day Parade/Service – Harbor Springs 10am
May 27…Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk 8a-10a Zorn Park-Harbor Springs. Info:petoskeyarea.com
May 27…Pancake Breakfast for Troop 10 7a-11a at the Mills Community House-Benzonia. 7am.
May 30-June 2…64th Annual Mancelona Bass Festival. Carnival, flea market, car show, parade, entertainment and more! Info: mancelonabassfest.org
May 30-June 2…Aldo Leopold Festival at various locations in Les Cheneaux. Workshops, birding hikes, paddling trips and more. A celebration of conservation. Info: aldoleopoldfestival.com
June 1… 3rd Annual Indian River Spring Business Expo 9a-4p at Inland Lakes School. Free admission. Boat show, car show, RV show, and more. Info: irchamber.com
June 1…5th Annual Blessing of the Bikers 10-noon at the Salvation Army-Petoskey. Breakfast, silent auction, fellowship ride and more. Info: 231-347-3531
June 1…Petoskey Dept. of Public Safety 9th Annual Open House 11-2p. Bring the kids for free gift, hot dogs, beverages and tours. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 1…5th Annual Charlevoix Craft Beer Festival 1-6pm at Bridge Park. Michigan breweries, local food, live music! General admission $20, VIP $40. Info: charlevoix.org
June 1…9th Annual Recycle-A-Bicycle Bike Swap 9a-2p at the Old Town Parking Garage-Traverse City. For anyone who wants to sell and/or purchase an unused or out-grown bicycle or bike accessory. Info: traversecity.com
June 1…33rd Annual Boat Auction & Nautical Gear Sale 9a-11a at the Maritime Heritage Alliance-Traverse City. Info: traversecity.com
June 1-2…Tip of the Mitt Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. 10a-10a at the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds. Info: 231-445-2471
June 1-2…Tip of the Mitt Fiber Fair at the Emmet County Community Center-Petoskey. Celebrating Michigan’s natural fiber, farmers, processors, and skilled artisans with over 30 vendors from around the state selling yarn, spinning fiber, raw fleece, and finished goods. Workshops on tapestry weaving, felting, silk painting, and more. Free. Sat 9a-5, Sun 10-4p. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 2…Waterways Disc Golf Fundraiser 2p-? at The Dirty Duck-Cheboygan. Live music, silent auction and more. Info: 231-625-9049
June 2…Vanderbilt Kof C Golf Outing at the Black Bear Golf Course. 1pm shotgun start, lunch, prizes and more. Info: 989-370-4897
June 2…Fairy Fest 2019 noon-2:30 at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park-Traverse City. Free. Explore the Traverse City Fairy Trails and build your own fairy house. Info: traversecity.com
June 3-7…Smart Commute Week
June 6 – Aug 29…Every Thursday at 7pm Concerts on the Lawn at Grand Traverse Pavilions-Traverse City. Bring a chair, blanket or picnic and enjoy free music. Info: gtpavilions.org
June 6…June Swirl 5:30-7pm at Crooked Tree Arts Center-Petoskey. Enjoy wine, beer, appetizers, live music, art and more. Info: crookedtree.org
June 7…Summer Open House 6-9pm downtown Petoskey. Fashion show, Petoskey Steel Drum Band, drink tent and more! Info: petoskeydowntown.com
June 7…Leland Artscape 5-8pm downtown Leelanau. Enjoy local wine and music and mingle with local artists. Info: lelandmi.com
June 7-16…Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. 10K Run/Walk, Taste of Mackinac, dog & pony parade, family playground with bounce houses, live music, walking tours, grand parade and more! Info: mackinacisland.org
June 8…34th Annual Leland Wine & Food Festival noon-6pm – Leland Harbor. Live music, beer/wine & food vendors, local artists. Info: lelandmi.com
June 8…5th Annual Breanna’s Ride 8:30a-11p at the McPhall Farm on Mission Rd-Alanson. Off Road Trail Ride for UTV'S, 4 Wheelers, Dirt Bikes, Jeeps and Pick Ups. Walking Trail also available near property. $25 includes ride, dinner & music.The theme this year is Music Genre in honor of Breanna's incredible talent & love for music. All proceeds help bring Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Trainings to our local schools & communities. 231-342-7051
June 8…Flea Market at the Millersburg FOE 9-5p. Money benefits local children’s programs. Info: 989-733-4482
June 8-9…Michigan Free Fishing Weekend
June 13…Charlevoix Summer Open House 4-8pm downtown. Giveaways, snacks, activities, music and more. Info: charlevoix.org
June 14 – Aug 30…Every Friday, Stroll the Streets – downtown Boyne City. Live music, artists, magicians, and more! Info: visitboynecitymichigan.com
June 14-15…39th Annual Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast downtown Ellsworth. Softball tournament, 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run, family waterslide, ice cream social, live music, outdoor movie, kids actifities, horse pull, fireworks and more! Info: 231-676-0935
June 15…Cheboygan Jr. Chiefs Car Show – downtown Cheboygan. Info: cheboygan.com
June 15…39th Annual Taste of the North 11a-2p at the Little Traverse Historical Society-Petoskey. Food samples from area restaurants, kids activities, music and more! Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 15…Benefit concert featuring folk & gospel performer Buddy Green 7pm at Suttons Bay High School. Adults $20, kids 18 & under $5, VIP $50. Benefits the Leelanau Christian Neighbors. Info: 231-994-2271
June 15-16…Wings Over Northern Michigan Air Show at the Gaylord Regional Airport. Gates open at 10am both days, airshow 1-4p both days. Advance tickets $15 adults, kids 6-17 $12, under 5 free; day of tickets $20, kids 6-17 $15. Info: wingsovernorthernmichigan.org
June 17-23…Up North Pride Week – Traverse City. Pride bike ride, visibility march, drag night, picnic in F & M park and more! Info: upnorthpride.com
June 19…Night of Arts 6-9pm downtown Harbor Springs. See a wide array of mediums including oils, precious metals, gemstones, pearls, acrylics, clay, bronze, glass, and more on exhibit in area galleries. Info: harborspringschamber.com
June 19-Aug 21…Concerts in the Park every Wednesday and Friday at noon in Pennsylvania Park-downtown Petoskey. Free. Info: petoskeyarea.com
June 20-23…38th Annual Cedar Polka Fest – downtown Cedar. Live entertainment, kids activities, dancing, parade and more! Info: cedarmichamber.com
June 21-22…23rd Annual Antiques on the Bay Auto Show-St. Ignace. Original, Restored Classic & Antique vehicles on display along the downtown waterfront. Period clothing, Entertainment and a Mackinac Bridge Rally.
Info: 906-643-8707
June 23…Garden Family Jams opening of the new children’s garden 4-8pm at the Traverse City Community Garden. Live entertainment, picnic. Free for members, donation at the gate for non-members. Info: tccommunitygarden.org
June 23…Old Town Arts & Crafts Fair 10-5p on Union Street-Traverse City. More than 90 artists and crafters display and sell their work. Info: traversecity.com
June 26…9th Annual Yappy Hour 4:30-6:30 at Pier 33 – Cheboygan. Wine tasting, appetizers, door prizes, wine glass decorating contest and more. $30. Benefits the Northern Michigan Animal Rescue Network. Info: 231-238-7297
June 27-30…Michigan Waterways Festival – Cheboygan. Live entertainment, food, kids day, pancake breakfast, movie in the park and more! Info: waterwaysfestival.com
June 29…Red Kettle Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Salvation Army 8a-10a. Start & finish at the Salvation Army-Cheboygan. $25 person or $20 in groups of 5 or more. Kids 10 & under free. T-shirt guaranteed if paid by June 15. Info: cheboygan.com
June 29…Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library 20th Annual Summer Book Sale 10-5p. Info: charlevoix.org
June 29…Boyne Country Community Center fundraiser featuring Paula Poundstone 8-10p at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center. $45 VIP, $40 reserved seats. Info: boynechamber.com
June 29…Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest 7a-3p in Washington Park-Cheboygan. Kids up to 12 free; Teen/Adult Novice $10 per space; Master $15 per space. Info: cheboygan.com
June 29-30…21st Annual Summer Art Show – East Park, Charlevoix. Sat. 10-5, Sun 10-3. Info: charlevoix.org
July 11-Aug 29…Every Thursday, free movies at the Alanson Community Park starting at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket and snacks. The movie schedule for the Alanson movies in the park are as follows: July 11: “Mary Poppins Returns”; July 18: “Wonder”; — July 25: “The Incredibles 2”; Aug. 1: “Ralph Breaks The Internet”; Aug. 8: “Wonder Park”; Aug. 15: “The Goonies”; Aug. 22: “Dumbo”; Aug. 29: “Shazam!”. Info: 231-548-5431
Ongoing
Wawatam Area Senior Center offers senior meals Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri and Sunday for ages 55+ for just $3.50. Info: 231-436-5323
Every Monday starting Jan 7, the Wawatam Area Senior Center will have cribbage starting at 1:30, through March. Info: 627-4926
Help is available for Michigan homeowners to avoid foreclosure through Step Forward Michigan. Questions, call Lindsey 231-582-6436
TFN…Openings are available in the NEMCSA Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Volunteer Programs. Applicants must be over 55, income eligible and have reliable transportation. Info: 877-222-9043
Northern Care Center is a free medical center for the Cheboygan community that is struggling for health care. Please call to schedule an appointment at 231-333-3019. They are located on the corner of State and Water Street in Cheboygan. Walk in clinic 1 & 3rd Tuesday, 10am register by 4pm.
Ongoing: Raven Hill Discovery Center opens to families for free the second Saturday each month. No groups or organizations. Open noon-4 p.m. Raven Hill is located at 4737 Fuller Rd., East Jordan. (231) 536-3369 or www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org.
Ongoing…The Cheboygan Parkinson Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 1pm (starting in August) at the Cheboygan Campus of McLaren Northern Michigan, 3rd Floor Conference room. Free to attend. For more info: 231-445-1595
Every Monday the Indian River Kiwanis Club meets at pm at Vivio’s Restaurant. The public is invited. Info: 231-290-0044
Ongoing…First & 3rd Friday each month 6:30-8:30 Dance Class at the Area Seniors Inc Activity Center on Maple St-Bellaire. Learn and practice ballroom dance steps like the Waltz, Two-step, and Swing. Join in on Contra and Square Dances too. No experience. $5. Info:bellairechamber.com
TFN…Second Tuesday of every month – Cancer support group meets at the Salvation Army community room in Cheboygan at 7pm. Info: 231-537-2277
TFN…First Thursday of every month- Learn the medical aspects of cannabis 6:30-7:30p at the Cheboygan Library.
TFN…Every Thursday, learn Swing Dancing at the Cheboygan Carnegie. 5:30-7:30. Free. Info: 231-420-6665
TFN…Every Saturday 10a-2pm Indoor Farmers Market at the Village at Grand Traverse Common-Traverse City. Free admission. Great local fare, Farm fresh eggs, fish, meats, milk, and cheese; fruits and veggies; homemade breads, pasta, and sweet treats; honey, preserves, maple syrup and MORE!. Info: thevillagetc.com
TFN…The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan would like to remind you that screening and early detection of breast and cervical cancer saves lives. Visit www.itcmi.org/healthcenters today.
TFN…Free arts & crafts for all school aged kids from noon-3pm on the second Saturday of the month at the Gaylord Area Council for the Arts. Offering fun and original projects for each session. 125 E. Main-Gaylord. Info: 989-732-3242
