Week of Feb 23
Now-April 30-The Cheboygan Recreation Center game room is open to all high school kids from 7-11pm every Saturday night, with free pizza for all! Info: 231-627-2151
Now-March 31…Every Sunday Snow Lovers Breakfast at the East Jordan Sno-Mobilers Clubhouse. 7a-noon. $7 adults, kids under 10 $4. Info: 231-497-9260
Feb 27… Soup & Casserole Supper 4-6pm at the Inverness Township Hall-Cheboygan. $10 adults, Kids 12 & under $5. Benefits the Cheboygan County Humane Society. Info: cheboygan.com
Feb 27…February Swirl 5:30-7pm at the Crooked Tree Arts Center – Petoskey. Wine, food, music and art! $15 adv/$20 day of. Info: crookedtree.org
Feb 28…Gaylord Chamber Bowling Bash 5:30-9:30p at the Gaylord Bowling Center. $20 person. Three games, with several prizes being awarded. Info: gaylordchamber.com
Feb 28-March 1…Gaylord Boat Show at the Ellison Place. Over 75 watercraft on display, docks, boat lifts, accessories and more. Fri 3-8pm; Sat 10-8pm; Sun 10-4pm. Info: gaylordboatshow.com
Feb 29…Breakfast with the Charlevoix Twp Fire Department 8-11am at the fire station on Waller Rd. Pancakes, biscuits, gravy, and other breakfast favorites. After you eat, head on out to the trucks where we’ll have different fun activities to try. Challenge a full-suited firefighter to a one-on-one basketball game, test your aim with a fire hose, or even try the donut eating competition! All donation-based with the goal of raising money for a new JAWS unit for CTFD. Info: 231-675-9192
Feb 29…Cheboygan County Firefighters Association Dinner/Dance 4:30-10pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall-Cheboygan. Doors at 4:30, dinner 5:30p. Dancing, live music, auction, raffles and door prizes. Tickets $25, available at Taylor Power & Supply or National Office Products or from any fire department. Info: 231-420-7389
Feb 29…7th Annual Toast to Literacy 6-9pm at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. A night of food, drinks and entertainment. Adv. Tix $30/at the door $40. Helps fund Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Info: ceuw.org
Feb 29…Lakes of the North Poker Run – sled or automobile- 9a-5p at Settings Restaurant-Mancelona. $10 + non-perishable food item. Cash prizes, silent auction, party, bonfire. Proceeds benefit 22 2 NONE Veterans Suicide Prevention, Mancelona Food Pantry, New Life Pregnancy Center and Lakes of the North Sportsmen trails fund. Info: lakesofthenorthhoa.com
Feb 29…Art in Ice, Sweet & Nice noon-4pm downtown Bellaire. Watch 3,000 pounds of ice be transformed before your eyes carved by regional culinary artists; sweet treats bake off ($5). Info: belliarechamber.org
Feb 29…Benefit Spaghetti Dinner 4-7pm at the Crash Landing-Pellston. In memory of Andrea Rouseau. By donation; silent auction; 50/50 raffle. Info: 231-373-3829
Week of March 1
March 1…Benefit Dinner starting at 5pm at the Cheboygan F.O.E. with raffles, silent auction, live music, taco bar and more. Proceeds benefit Aaron Arnold, diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) to help with medical and travel for treatment.
March 1…Cat Video Fest 2020 3:30-5pm at the State Theater-Traverse City. A compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Portion of proceeds benefit AC Paw. Info: stateandbijou.org
March 6-7…Traverse City Figure Skating Club Presents “Magical Kingdom” On Ice at Centre Ice Arena. Fri 6pm, Sat 11:30 & 4:30pm. Ticket prices vary. Info: 1-800-836-0717
March 6-7…Rogers City 16th Annual Antique & Vintage Snowmobile Show at the K of C. Show & swap, Chinese raffle, dinner, live music, cornhole tournament and more! Info: rogerscityareachamber.com
March 6-7…Disney, Desserts and Broadway at Traverse City Central High School. Fri 6-8; Sat 2-4p. $12 adults, $6 students & children, $30 family of 4. Enjoy your favorite characters and music delivered with sweet delights. Info: traversecity.com
March 6-8…Gaylord RV Show at the Ellison Place. See the latest in camping & RV gear. Cost: $3 or non-perishable items. Fri 3-8p; Sat 10-6p; Sun 10-4p. Info: gaylordrvshow.com
March 7…14th Annual Suds & Snow at Timber Ridge Resort-Traverse City. Beer, wine, cider, food and more! Info: 800-836-0717
March 7…Arts & Crafts Show 9a-3p at the Onaway VFW. Table space available $20 per space. Info: 989-688-6450
Week of March 8
March 8…Mackinaw Area Historical Society 19th Annual Cabin Fever Dinner 4:30-7pm at Audie’s Restaurant-Mackinaw City. $12 adults, $6 kids 10 & under. Trivia game, live music, 50/50. Info: mackinawchamber.com
March 9 & 10…ASIST Training Class to learn the skills that could help save the life of someone struggling with suicidal thoughts. 8:15-4:30 at the United Methodist Church-East Jordan. Must pre-register and attend both days. Free. Info: 231-675-5047
March 12…Great Lakes and Space Research speaker 7pm at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center-Alpena. Free. Highlighting an assortment of objects, both human-made and natural, that have fallen from space into the Great Lakes, and how the Great Lakes have served as a training ground throughout the history of aviation. Info: 989-884-6212
March 12-15…Cheboygan High School presents “Annie Get Your Gun” at the Cheboygan Opera House. Thurs-Sat 7:30p, Sun 2pm. $13 advance/$16 door. Info: theoperahouse.org
March 13… Community Trivia Night 7:30-? At the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. $5 person, teams of up to 8. Cash prizes, door prizes, cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association. Info: 231-486-0224
March 13-15…TC Boat Show at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center. 3-8p Fri, 10-8p Sat, 10-4p Sun. $7 adults, kids 6-15 $2. Info: traversecityboatshow.com
March 13-14…Northern Michigan Home & Outdoor Living Show at North Central Michigan College-Petoskey. Fri 11-7p, Sat 9-5p. $5 adults, kids 17 & under free. Info: gaylordchamber.com
March 13-15…Gaylord Ultimate Hunting Expo at the Ellison Place. Fri 4-9p, Sat 9-7p, Sun 10-4p. $7 adults/Age 13-19 & seniors 65+ $5. Info: gaylordhuntingexpo.com
March 14…Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K 9am Traverse City Warehouse District. Put on your green race gear and get ready to run! Info: leapinleprechauntc.com
March 14…Craft Fair & Bake Sale 9-3 at Redeemer Lutheran Church-Interlochen. Info: 231-276-6372
March 14…Bishop Baraga St. Patrick’s Party 7-midnight at the K of C Hall-Cheboygan. Games, prizes, silent auction, appetizers, live music and more. $15. Info: 231-627-5608
Week of March 15
March 15…TC Family Expo 1-4p at the Hagerty Center. Connect with local services & businesses with family related resources. Free. Info: tcbirthexpo.com
March 17…St. Patrick’s Day FUNdraiser 5:30-9pm at the Inn at Bay Harbor. Appetizers, desserts, live and silent auction, cash bar and more. Tickets $15 advance/$20 at the door. Benefits the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Info: 231-347-0067
March 18…Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix 4-7pm at Castle Farms. Network with local business and sample culinary specialties!
March 20-21…Community Garage Sale at Castle Farms-Charlevoix. 4-7p Fri; 9-2p Sat. Limited space for anyone looking to sell items. $20 per table. Free to attend. Info: castlefarms.com
March 20-22…Charlevoix Performing Arts presents “Mamma Mia!” at the Charlevoix Middle/High School Auditorium. Fri/Sat at 7pm, Sun 2pm. $10 adults, $5 for seniors & students. Info: charlevoix.org
March 21…Spring Bluebird Festival 9a-4:30p at the Hagerty Center-Traverse City. Dedicated to Eastern Bluebird & other native bird conservation. Programs, a nest box building workshop, Bluebird Product Expo, educational exhibits by conservation groups & more. Free. Info: michiganbluebirds.org
March 21…Rock & Roll Dance Party 7-mid at the Rogers City Servicemen’s Club. $5 in advance. Prizes, raffle, cash bar, live & silent auction, music and more. Benefits Friends Together (to help people with cancer). Info: rogerscityareachamber.com
Week of March 22
March 26… Soup & Casserole Supper 4-6pm at the Inverness Township Hall-Cheboygan. $10 adults, Kids 12 & under $5. Benefits the Cheboygan County Humane Society. Info: cheboygan.com
April 1-15…4th Annual Mackinac Meltdown! Taste of Mackinac, Roller Derby, bridal expo, Spring Meltdown Gala and more! Info: mackinaw-city.com
April 4…Bowling on Main Street noon-2p downtown Harbor Springs. Celebrate the start of spring! Free. Info: harborspringschamber.com
April 4…Cheboygan County Humane Society Adoption Event and Bake Sale 10-4p at Tractor Supply in Cheboygan. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, baked goods and adoptable animals. Info: 231-238-8221
April 10… Community Trivia Night 7:30-? At the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. $5 person, teams of up to 8. Cash prizes, door prizes, cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall Association. Info: 231-486-0224
April 18…Earth Week Expo 10-1:45p at Cheboygan High School.
April 22…Cheboygan Project Connect 10-2 at the K of C Hall. Connect with local human and social service organizations. On the spot job interviews, food distribution, haircuts, clothing giveaway, dental screenings and more. Info: 231-597-4663
April 22-26…National Trout Festival-Kalkaska
April 26…Cheboygan County Humane Society Spring Fling 4:30-10 at the Cheboygan Eagles Club. Salad bar, hor d’oeurves, taco bar, door prizes, Chinese raffle, music and more. Tickets $15. Info: 231-238-8221
April 30…Veteran Benefit Fair 10-3p at the American Legion Post 245-Prudenville. Get help filling out forms, educational information, VA home loan benefits and more. Light refreshments. Free. Info: 989-619-0021
Ongoing
Every Tuesday…free support group for those suffering with depression and bipolar disorder. 6:30pm at the Straits Area Evangelical Free Church-St. Ignace. Info: 906-984-2000
Every Monday “Painting with at Twist” 7-9pm at Studio 159 on East Front Street-Traverse City. Veterans paint free! Info: 231-392-5716
TFN…On the 4th Wednesday of every month, enjoy Veterans Coffee Hour from 9-10am at the Cheboygan McDonalds. Info: cheboygan.com
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 at the Cheboygan Public Library. Free to attend. For more info: 231-818-1900
Every Monday the Indian River Kiwanis Club meets at noon at Indian River Golf Club. 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
TFN…Looking for a different way to graduate high school? Inverness Academy offers flexable scheduling, vocational training, diploma and more. Info: 231-627-5613
TFN…The Journey Program – a free 10 week group exercise program of cancer patients up to two years post treatment. Classes are held 4 times a year in Traverse City, Frankfort and Suttons Bay. Preregistration is required. Info: 231-276-2494
