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Free Fishing Weekend 6/12 – 6/13

Get Your ‘Fish On’ this Weekend

Fishing is a great way to enjoy the beautiful lakes and rivers up North. And this weekend, June 12-13, there’s no fee to fish. Michigan residents and out-of-town visitors can enjoy 2 days of fee-free fishing for all species. Fishing regulations still apply, but there is no license required thanks to the Department of Natural Resources Free Fishing Weekend. Twice a year the DNR offers free fishing weekends to encourage everyone to pick up a rod and cast for the “big one”.

So whether you’re camping and want to cast a line with the kids, or you prefer to hop aboard a charter for some big lake action, this is the perfect weekend to get the fishing bug. I say, “Fish On!”

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:22:34-05:00June 11th, 2010|Benzie, Events, Leelanau, Traverse City|0 Comments

Colanta Walker Dairy Festival at The Village

A Day of Celebration for one Fabulous, Famous Cow

In the 1920s the star resident of the State Hospital in Traverse City was none other than a prize heifer named Colantha. At the time, the average milk production for a dairy cow was just under 4,000 lbs. And then along came a cow named Colantha whose record production in 1926 was 22,918 lbs in one year!

She was so revered by the residents and staff that upon her death a huge party was held in her honor and a special headstone carved in her memory. Now, with a new community developing at the Village, they want to bring that celebratory spirit back in her honor.

The first annual Colatha Walker Dairy Festival will take place on Sunday, June 13th in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Celebrate the famous cow with fun, food and special events in her honor.

Festival Schedule
10am-Noon Pancake Breakfast
10am-3pm Farmers Market
10am-7pm Food, Art & Merch Vendors
Noon-1pm Public Parade to Colantha’s Headstone @ Barns
1pm-7pm Live Music (Sister Wilene et al)
2pm-3:30pm Great Grilled Cheese Grill-off
5pm-7pm Street Dance

There will also be Food Demonstrations, Wagon Rides, Kid’s Activities, Wine & Cheese Pairings along with Milk & Cookie Pairings for the kids, thoughout the day!

For more details, check out www.thevillagetc.com.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:28:06-05:00June 11th, 2010|Attractions, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Fee-Free Dates at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

Enjoy the Dunes Fee-Free on National Trails Day

Did you know there are several fee-free dates each year at over 100 National Parks? It just so happens this weekend is one of them. So there’s no better time to get out and explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

2010 Fee Free Days

April 17-25, 2010 (National Park Week)
June 5 & 6, 2010 (National Trails Day)
August 14 & 15, 2010
September 25, 2010 (National Public Lands Day)
November 11, 2010 (Veterans Day)

Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tour, concession, and fees collected by thrid parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

My son’s class took a field trip last week to see a beaver lodge located inside the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, near Otter Creek. We first stopped at the visitor’s center to learn about the Park and explore the exhibits. If you haven’t been to the Sleeping Bear Dunes visitor’s center in Empire I’d highly recommend it, whether you’re a first time park visitor or a regular. They have wonderful books for sale about northern Michigan wildlife, wildflowers and even tips on hunting morels. And their exhibits include examples of the trees, flowers and animals that call Sleeping Bear home. Take the time to watch their movie presentation if you have a chance. It’s full of stunning photography of this beautiful landscape in every season.

I hope you’ll take advantage of a fee-free day this year and explore the beauty in our backyard.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:29:45-05:00June 2nd, 2010|Day Trips, Events, Leelanau|0 Comments

Community Open House at the Opera House 6-6

City Opera House Introduces the 2010-2011 Performing Arts Series

The historic City Opera House is celebrating a new season of performing arts entertainment with a FREE community open house on Sunday, June 6th from 11am to 3pm.

The 2010-2011 Auto-Owners Insurance Performing Arts Series will be highlighted during the event. There will be ticket giveaways, family fun activities including face painting, balloon animals and even a caricaturist.

Meet the staff and board of directors, pick up a copy of the new performing arts series brochure, take a tour and “test drive” seats – all while enjoying light refreshments generously donated by Morsels Bite-Sized Bakery + Gourmet Coffee, Trattoria Stella and Elk Rapids Sweet Shop.

For more information please visit cityoperahouse.org or call 231.941.8082 for more details.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:33:20-05:00June 2nd, 2010|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Pirate’s Cove Raises Money for Wounded Soldiers

“Putting for Patriots” Event at Pirates Cove

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, in Traverse City, Michigan will host the Fourth Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser from Saturday, May 15 through Monday, May 31. This national event will occur simultaneously at 36 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States.

This May event will culminate on Memorial Day weekend and support three charities, which serve our wounded, their families and survivors of the fallen. These organizations include: “Hope For The Warriors”, “Homes for Our Troops” and “TAPS—Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.” Pirate’s Cove, Jungle Golf and Pirate’s Island will donate a percentage of their total sales on Sunday, May 30. In addition, from May 14 through May 31, each golf course will accept donations to be turned over to the three charities. Since its inception, this event has raised over $57,000.

“Memorial Day was specifically founded to remember those who died serving our nation,” notes Brad Graft, Pirate’s Cove Partner and Regional Director. “The Pirate’s Cove / Pirate’s Island family thought it appropriate to establish an annual event to serve charities that assist our living veterans and the survivors of fallen military members. These are men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.”

Pirate’s Cove and Pirate’s Island operate 36 miniature golf courses throughout the United States. For more information, visit their Web sites at www.piratescove.com, www.piratesislandgolf.com, and www.junglegolfminigolf.com . Additional information on the above charities can be found by accessing their Web sites: www.hopeforthewarriors.org, www.homesforourtroops.org and www.taps.org.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:43:54-05:00May 20th, 2010|Attractions, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Art Walk 5-7

Get Your Art Fix at the Traverse City Art Walk

The Downtown Traverse City Association will host the spring Downtown Art Walk, sponsored by ABC 29&8 and WTCM on Friday, May 7, from 5 – 9 pm. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of art, refreshments, food and music. Artists from the Traverse City region and beyond will feature their works at exhibits throughout Downtown Traverse City. Visit participating locations and check out the amazing art scene from oil paintings and photography to glass bead making and fine wood furniture along Front St., Cass and the Warehouse District. New participant this year includes the artist co-op, Artisan Design Network where approximately 30 local artists have their work on display.

The DTCA will again offer an opportunity to create public art at the Downtown Art Walk. The public art project will be hosted by the Traverse City ArtCenter and feature small tiles to be painted by the public. The tiles will then create a large mural that will be installed on the side of Ace Hardware on W. Front St.

Refreshments will be offered at various locations throughout the evening. Purchase a commemorative wine glass and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Downtown Public Art projects. Participating galleries will also be offering prize drawings throughout the evening. Walking maps will be available at each participating gallery and the Downtown Traverse City office. For more information call 231.922.2050 or visit www.downtowntc.com.

Artwork shown here is “Franklinia” by Amy Kerr Hardin. You can find her work on display during the Art Walk at Gallery Fifty in Downtown Traverse City.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T10:51:33-05:00May 7th, 2010|Art Scene, Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Virtual Wine Tasting with Black Star Farms

Tweet & Taste Michigan brings wine lovers together on Twitter for a virtual wine tasting

Have you ever wanted to taste wines with the winemaker and compare notes? What if you could sip and savor at home, in your jammies if you like, while discussing Michigan wine with other fans from across the country? On March 8, 2010 you can do just that. Thanks to the folks at Michigan By the Bottle all you need for this fun event are a few bottles of Black Star Farms wines, a computer and a Twitter account.

Black Star Farms Winery is participating in a virtual wine tasting with Tweet & Taste Michigan. Created by Shannon Casey the event brings wine bloggers, winemakers, master sommeliers and wine lovers together to learn and share wine notes online in real time.

The event on March 8th starts at 8pm and will feature three Black Star Farms wines:

2008 Black Star Farms Arcturos Dry Riesling
2007 Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir
2007 Black Star Farms Arcturos Barrel Aged Chardonnay

Interested participants can search twitter using the hashtag #ttmi to find all relevant info on Tweet and Taste Michigan. To RSVP for the event find them on Facebook here.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:25:06-05:00February 21st, 2010|Check This Out, Events, Leelanau, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Great Indoor Folk Festival in The Village 2/13

The 2nd Annual Great Indoor Folk Festival

Saturday, February 13th from 12pm – 5pm
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

The all-folk, all-acoustic festival aims to be bigger and better this year, expanding down another hallway at the southern end of the Mercato and also establishing a new stage at Left Foot Charley. As with last year’s event, there will be a band stage, a duo stage, children’s stage and solo stage, as well as an open mic at Cuppa Joe. Family friendly and free admission…fun for all!

While you’re at the Commons, stop by Left Foot Charley for their H’arts and Arts for All fundraiser

NM3, RedHot Marketing and Left Foot Charley are sponsoring a special event for VSA (Very Special Arts of Grand Traverse County.) $50 Ticket includes a Silent Auction, Music, Wine & Food. Proceeds to benefit VSA.

For more information contact Left Foot Charley at 231.995.0500.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:31:04-05:00February 12th, 2010|Attractions, Check This Out, Entertainment, Events, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Winter Wonderfest Returns to Traverse City

winter wonderfest graphic

A Frosty Weekend of Family Fun comes to the Cherry Capital February 12-14th

The 2010 Cherry Capital Winter Wonderfest is upon us, bringing fun to our frozen city. And this year it’s bigger and better than ever. New events like the Traverse City Microbrew and Music Festival, the “snowball” softball tournament and the Winter Wine Wonderland, will all add the excitement of this growing festival.

This year, there’s something here for everyone; man, woman, child, even dogs! In fact, you can bring your furry friend downtown for the first annual Monster Dog Pull where pooches of all shapes and sizes can test their strength with a weighted sled.

If you’re looking to join the festivities you’ll need to know where to go. Events are schedules across Traverse City, but are primariliy located in three areas: Downtown Traverse City, The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and Mt. Holiday ski resort.

For details on all the events, check out the Cherry Capital Winter Wonderfest website at www.winterwonderfest.org.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:33:01-05:00February 9th, 2010|Attractions, Check This Out, Events, Restaurants, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Raclette & "Gewurzling" Tasting Event at Left Foot Charley

Left Foot Charley Introduces “Gewurzling” at Special Tasting Event Friday, January 29th

Left Foot Charley Winery partners with Werner and Margrit Kuehnis to share a traditional Swiss meal – a half wheel of Raclette cheese grilled with potatoes, Black Forest ham, country style bread, pickled veggies, fresh fruit and assorted Swiss sweets. Left Foot Charley introduces the 2009 “Gewurzling” on tap. You guessed it…Gewurztraminer and Riesling blended and served *loose from the tank. Additional Left Foot Charley wines to be named later, and hard cider will be included.

Call 231-995-0500
to reserve your ticket for this event. $35 per person

You will not want to miss this tasty event!

*Loose (adj.)\LUS: (1) not rigidly fastened; (2) not tense, informal;
(3) an Italian convention describing wine sold direct from tank.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:38:13-05:00January 27th, 2010|Events, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Free Skating Clinic at Centre Ice 1/24

figure skate image for Learn to Skate Celebrate National Skating Month with a Free Learn to Skate Clinic at Centre Ice

The Twin Bays Skating Club will host a free Learn to Skate Clinic and Exhibition on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 2-4pm at Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City.

The family friendly event includes a free 30-minute group lesson, and skate rental. Members from the skating club will perform short programs, including the Northern Lights Synchronized Skating team, fresh off a 3rd place performance at the Mid-America Synchronized Skating Championships in Fraser, Michigan.

Following the exhibition, skaters and their families will be invited back on the ice for a free open skating session.

Pre-registration for the Learn to Skate clinic is encouraged. Contact the skating club at 231-947-2267 or email twinbays@live.com. The event is open to children and adults of all levels, ages 3 and up. Pre-school age children must bring a helmet to participate in classes.

The free Learn to Skate Clinic is offered by Twin Bays Skating Club to celebrate National Skating Month. U.S. Figure Skating reports over 350 events will be held nationwide to introduce children and adults to the sport of figure skating.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:42:27-05:00January 18th, 2010|Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Chili Cook-Off 1/16

Chili Cook-Off to Heat Up Downtown Traverse City

Warm up your winter at the 16th Annual Downtown Chili Cook-Off on January 16. Participants can sample the mild to the wild as the area’s top restaurants vie for awards in various categories. Northern Michigan’s ultimate chili challenge takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Place Dome in Downtown Traverse City.

Area restaurants will be cooking up their special recipes as they compete in eight different categories – 1, 2 and 3-alarm, white, vegetarian, no bean, seafood and ethnic as well as the coveted “people’s choice” award. The event will also be feature two organic chilies!

Chili lovers can choose a sampler of eight chilies for $8 or single bowls of their favorites for $4. Pepsi products will also be available. All proceeds from the event help support such Downtown community activities as Friday Night Live, the Halloween walk, the Downtown Art Walk, holiday activities and many other free downtown events throughout the year.

In an effort to reduce waste at community events, in 2009 the DTCA made an investment into trays for the Downtown Chili Cook-Off, eliminating cardboard pizza boxes. Previously, over 1,100 pizza boxes were disposed of and recycled when possible at the event. The plastic trays make for very little waste to be created at such a large event. All plastic bottles and soda cans are also recycled.

Here’s a peek at who will be competing:

Blue Tractor Cook Shop                                Oryana
Catch Island Grill                                           Red Ginger
Cherry Republic                                             Scalawags
Freshwater Lodge                                         Schelde’s Grille & Spirits
Lil Bo Pub & Grille                                         Serenity Tea Bar & Cafe
Minervas                                                        Slabtown Burgers & Cafe
Mt. Holiday                                                    Travino Wine & Grille
Omelette Shoppe

Morsels Bite Sized Bakery & Gourmet Coffee will be serving cornbread morsels to compliment the competing chilies.

The Annual Chili Cook-off is hosted by the over 200 merchants, restaurants and businesses who are members of the Downtown Traverse City Association. For more information or to volunteer, call the DTCA office at (231) 922-2050 or email colleen@downtowntc.com.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:44:22-05:00January 12th, 2010|Attractions, Events, Restaurants, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Holiday Events

Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Traverse City

Downtown has lots of fun in store for Holiday shoppers this Christmas season. The events begin tonight, with Ladies Night, followed by the Downtown Open House, the ever popular Men’s Shopping Night and a special Shop and Win special. Here’s all the details:

Ladies’ Night
Thursday, December 10
Downtown Traverse City will be hosting Ladies Night, Thursday, December 10 from 5 to 9 pm. Visit participating stores for specials, refreshments, prize drawings, free gift wrapping and more! Caroling throughout the evening.

Downtown Open House
Friday, December 11
Share the spirit of the season with family and friends while merchants throughout the Downtown district host open houses and in-store specials Friday, December 11. Participating stores will be open until 10 pm offering store specials, free gift wrapping, food, refreshments and more! Bringing a little bit of the islands to winter in Downtown Traverse City, a student Steel Drum Band will be performing at the corner of Cass and E. Front from 6 – 8 pm. Horse & Carriage Rides from Abraham Carriage Service will be available at an affordable price from 6-9 pm. Caroling will take place throughout the evening with the Sweet Adelines and students from TC West High School while Santa will be in his house visiting with little ones.
Men’s Night Downtown
Thursday, December 17
Gentlemen, the evening is yours, finally! Celebrate and shop with friends during Men’s Night Downtown on Thursday, December 17. The gents can enjoy hors d’oeuvres and specials at many restaurants and merchants will be offering in-store specials, gift wrapping and drawings.

Shop Downtown and Win!
Spend $200 in Downtown Traverse City between December 1-10, 2009 and enter to win a $250 Downtown Shopping Spree. It’s easy to enter. Visit the Downtown Office no later than December 11, 2009, show your receipts totaling $200 in purchases between December 1-10, 2009 and enter to win. The drawing will take place on Monday, December 14, 2009. And don’t forget to keep your dollars local this holiday shopping season, Downtown Gift Certificates Make the Perfect Gift!

Santa’s Hours
Santa will be visiting with little ones in his house at the corner of Cass and E. Front throughout the holiday season.
Santa’s Arrival: 11/27
6 – 8 pm
Saturdays: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19
11 am – 4 pm
Sundays: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20
1 – 4 pm
Fridays: 12/4, 12/18
5 – 8 pm
Fridays: 12/11
5-9 pm
Extended hours: December 21, 22 & 23
3 – 7 pm
Christmas Eve: 12/24
Noon – 3 pm

Parking – Free and Easy!
The price is right for downtown parking this holiday season. Two-hour free parking will be offered at the Larry C. Hardy Parking Deck. And, remember, parking at the two hour meters is always free for the first 30-minutes, so enjoy Downtown! Downtown parking in the Hardy Deck is also free after 5 pm and all day on Saturday and Sunday.

Downtown Holidays are hosted by the over 150 merchants, restaurants and businesses who are members of the Downtown Traverse City Association. Please contact the Downtown Traverse City Association at 922-2050 or e-mail colleen@downtowntc.com for further information or visit their website at www.downtowntc.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:52:54-05:00December 10th, 2009|Attractions, Check This Out, Day Trips, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Festival of Trains Returns to Heritage Center

festival of trains image Grand Traverse Heritage Center welcomes railway fans to 2009 Festival of Trains

Monday, December 14th through Sunday, January 3rd at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center, 322 Sixth Street, in Traverse City.

A special holiday celebration takes place each year in the heart of Traverse City. Thousands of visitors arrive at the old Library to stare in awe at the amazing miniature landscape before them. Dozens of model trains, in all shapes and sizes, traverse elaborate landscapes throughout the Grand Traverse Heritage Center. The Festival of Trains is the largest fundraiser of the year for the G.T.H.C., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and presenting the history of Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region.

Volunteers from the Northern Michigan Railroad Club begin assembling the amazing display around Labor Day. When the holiday season arrives, and guests fill the rooms, they’re immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the railroad. Children gather close to the table-height displays and peer anxiously around corners waiting for the next train to zip past. Whie the engines and tracks are a ‘look but don’t touch’ exhibit, there are interactive areas where kids can control track direction, blow the whistle or raise a drawbridge.

This year Thomas the Tank engine fans are in for a special treat. An interactive cab station will allow them to step up and control the trains!

The Festival of Trains offers a train-related raffle and conductor’s gift shop with holiday and railroad themed gifts for the entire family.

Hours
Hours for the popular festival are 2pm-7pm December 14th-18th. Then, Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m December 19th – Jan. 3rd. On Sundays & New Year’s Day, the trains will run from noon to 4 pm. Closed Christmas Day.

Tickets
Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per senior (age 65 plus), $2 per youth (ages 4 through 17), and children 3 and under are free. A family pass is available at $20 for unlimited visits to the festival by parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T11:55:32-05:00December 9th, 2009|Attractions, Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Celebrate the Snowflakes at Buds 12/5

It’s a Snowflake Christmas at Bud’s in Interlochen

Winter is coming, along with snowflakes and Santa. Celebrate this Saturday, December 5th with fun activities for the family at Bud’s in Interlochen.

Breakfast with Santa 9am-1pm
Meet two of Santa’s reindeer
Live music from Barbara Jordan 12pm-3pm
Snowflake crafts
Sample treats and specialty foods all day
Free gift wrapping

Stop in and start celebrating the magical season. Buds is located on M-137 in Interlochen. For more information on Buds upcoming events check out their website: www.budsisback.com.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:05:39-05:00December 1st, 2009|Benzie, Check This Out, Events, Restaurants|0 Comments

Wellington Inn at Christmastime

Wellington Inn christmastime image The Wellington Inn presents its Seventh Annual “Inn at Christmastime”

On December 4th and 5th (5 pm – 8 pm), & December 6th (1pm – 4 pm) the century old Wellington Inn will host it’s annual fundraiser for the Grand Traverse Historical Society. Experience an old fashioned Christmas at this beautifully restored 1905 neoclassical mansion in Traverse City’s historic Boardman neighborhood.

Area florists and artisans have ‘decked the halls’ with a spectacular display of holiday designs and decorations. Tour the entire Mansion while enjoying holiday entertainment by local musicians and refreshments provided by local businesses in the third floor ballroom.

Many displays will be available for purchase through participating designers.

Tickets are $15 at the door.

Proceeds will benefit THE GRAND TRAVERSE HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

Family portraits can be scheduled in advance with Windborne Photographic 231-946-2940

For more information call 231-922-9900 or visit www.WellingtonInn.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:08:57-05:00December 1st, 2009|Check This Out, Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Fustini’s Wine Dinner at Hanna Featuring Black Star Farms 11/17

Enjoy the flavors of fall with a wine dinner at Hanna Bistro Bar

Fustini’s Oils & Vinegars is pairing up with Black Star Farms to host a wine dinner this Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 at Hanna in Downtown Traverse City. Chef Carrie has created a 5 course meal featuring some of the new flavors at Fustini’s. Lee Lutes, winemaker at Black Star Farms, will be on hand to discuss the evenings pairings.

Reservations are required. Call 231.946.8207 to reserve your spot today. The five course gourmet meal is $55/person. To view the menu on-line, click here.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:19:49-05:00November 16th, 2009|Events, Restaurants, Traverse City, Wineries|0 Comments

Shop Your Community Day, 11/14 Downtown TC

Downtown Merchants Give Back 15%

Downtown Traverse City will continue to give back to the community on Saturday, November 14, 2009 during Shop Your Community Day. For every purchase made at the following stores, 15% of the sale will be donated to the participating organization of the customer’s choice! It’s that easy to support your favorite non-profit, and get a jump start on holiday shopping.

Downtown Traverse City has made charitable donations high on the priority list. Donations including goods, services and sponsorship of events benefit the local community all year long. According to the Sustainable Connections website, “non-profit organizations receive an average three times greater support from smaller locally-owned business owners than they do from large businesses.” When making local purchases, the business keeps three times more dollars in our community, supports and strengthens local jobs and preserves and enhances our unique neighborhoods here in Traverse City. Tremendous impacts can be made in our local economy if local purchases were made throughout the holiday season. Shop local by shopping in Downtown Traverse City.

Support your favorite organization and your local economy on Saturday, November 14, 2009 just by shopping Downtown. Look for the shopping bags with balloons to signify participating stores.

Shop Your Community Day is sponsored by the over 200 merchants, restaurants and businesses who are members of the Downtown Traverse City Association. Please contact the Downtown Traverse City Association at 922-2050 or e-mail colleen@downtowntc.com for further information. Visit their website at www.downtowntc.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:21:26-05:00November 13th, 2009|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Free Community-Wide Recycling Event, 11/1

Spend the hour gained during Daylight Savings to clean up and green up

Michigan Green Consortium hosts a free community-wide recycle, repurpose and reuse event from 10am until 3pm on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Parking Lot B (Sara Hardy Farmers Market location) in downtown Traverse City. The event is designed to encourage residents to use the extra hour gained by Daylight Savings time to take a personal and active role in preserving the environment.

The event is comprehensive, offering residents the chance to bring recyclable items to one location for collection, and at NO CHARGE. American Waste, Bay Area Recycling, Northern Fire and Safety, Rifkin Steel, Cartridge World, GT ProFILE’s Shredmonster, E-Waste, Clearbrook Organic Recycling, Northern Michigan Garment Restoration, L and B Recycling, “Sock It To Me” and Home Depot will be on site that day. A Compact Fluorescent light bulb will be given away to the first 400 individuals that bring in items, as incentive for those that turn out early, compliments of Home Depot. Partner recycling companies will also offer savings on their future services to people that attend.

The list of items that will be accepted includes:
#1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 plastics;
air conditioners;
all glass;
aluminum;
auto batteries;
exit sign batteries;
power tool batteries;
alkaline batteries;
BBQ grills;
bubble wrap;
cameras;
cardboard;
cell phones;
computer printers, scanners and laptops;
confidential documents;
curling irons;
dehumidifiers;
drycleaner’s bags;
extension cords;
fire extinguishers,
freezers;
hair dryers;
hot water heaters;
lawn mowers and edgers;
halogen, compact fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs;
magazines;
metal products;
microwave ovens;
newspaper;
stoves and ovens;
Styrofoam packing peanuts;
paper;
plastic film; plastic grocery bags;
plastic landscaping pots; plastic lawn edging;
toner cartridges; ink cartridges;
pumpkins;
electric radios;
refrigerators;
socks (clean, pairs not required);
small electronics; small household electric appliances;
Styrofoam – #6 PS (clean white Styrofoam); Styrofoam – expanded polystyrene (EPS);
toaster ovens;
typewriters;
VHS tapes and cassettes;
washing machines and dryers;
wire hangers and yard waste for compost.

Prohibited items include:- trash, televisions, computer monitors, gasses, fuels and hazardous items.

Michigan Green Consortium is a trade association established in 2008 to promote and support green and sustainable businesses; to educate the business and local community on what should be done to ensure a healthy environment and to provide networking opportunities for green companies.

To learn out more about the Daylight Savings Clean Up and Green Up event, call (231) 947-1688 or visit Michigan Green Consortium’s website at mgconline.org.

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:30:20-05:00October 28th, 2009|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments

Downtown TC Halloween Walk, 10/30

fall leaves image Trick-or-Treat in Traverse City, October 30, 3:30- 5:00 p.m.

Nothing beats the Downtown Halloween Walk on a chilly autumn day! Vampires, witches, ghosts and goblins will fill Downtown Traverse City during the annual Downtown Halloween Walk, this Friday, October 30, from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Costume clad children are invited to trick-or-treat at participating Downtown merchants throughout the Downtown Traverse City including Old Town, Front St, and the Warehouse District. Orange pumpkin flyers will be posted in the windows of all participating shops and businesses.

Open to all community children and their parents, the Downtown Halloween Walk is an annual event sponsored by the Downtown Traverse City Association. For more information, please call the DTCA office at 231.922.2050 or info@downtowntc.com

By Brandy Wheeler|2019-12-30T12:33:32-05:00October 28th, 2009|Events, Traverse City|0 Comments