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Cedar/Maple City Lions Club
Christmas Tree Sale
Weekends through December 11th
Maple City
Browse a select variety of pre-cut trees for your holiday! There are various price options available as well. Trees are available on weekends from 10am to 4pm.
Location: 100 E. Bellinger Rd
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NW Michigan Community Action Agency
November/December Workshops
Various days and times
Traverse City
Workshops include Money Management, Homebuyer Education, Tax Preparer Training, Student Loan Forgiveness and much more!
nmcaa.net
800 632-7334 – Traverse City
800 443-2297 – Cadillac
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Northern Lakes Community Mental Health
Art of Recovery Art Show
Throughout November
Traverse City
The Art Show takes place in person at the TC District Library through November 28th.
There will be an Artist’s Reception held on Friday, Nov 4th from 3p.m. to 6 p.m. at the TC District Library.
If you have any questions, contact Deb Freed (231) 271-6177 or info@northernlakescmh.org
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Crawford County Commission on Aging
December Events
Various Dates/Times
Grayling
Fun events include a karaoke and ugly Christmas sweater party. Christmas luncheon, euchre, chair yoga and more. Also, regular activities like hearing clinics, DHHS Assistance, legal assistance and more.
308 Lawndale St.
Grayling
989 348-7123
crawfordcoa.org
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Alden District Library
Community Events
Throughout December
Helena Twp. Community Center
Events include an oil painting display, Off the Wall Movie Night & Pot Luck, a snow globe collection, the Antrim Photography Workshop and much more! Helena Township Community Center, 8751 Helena Rd, Alden, 231-331-4318.
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Wexford County Council on Aging
Free Presentations for Seniors
December 1st & 6th
Cadillac
Dec 1st 2022 - 2 pm and 7 pm. WHO'S GOT THE POWER?
A Free Presentation about Durable Power of Attorney. What it is? Who should have one and more will be presented on December 1st from 2pm to 7pm. Presented by the Wexford County Council on Aging and Attorney Alex Mallory. Presentation at the Cadillac First Church - Nazarene Community Center. 1125 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601 RSVP requested. Space Limited. Two presentations 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Call the Council for more info @ 231-775-0133.
Dec 6th 2022 - 2 pm and 7 pm. PrePlanning your Funeral Arrangements. Presented by the Wexford County Council on Aging and Hitesman-Holdship Funeral Home. Presentation at the Cadillac First Church - Nazarene Community Center. 1125 E. Division St., Cadillac, MI 49601 RSVP requested. Space Limited. Two presentations 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Call the Council for more info @ 231-775-0133.
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Selma Twp Fire Department
Cookies & cocoa with Santa
Saturday, December 3rd
Cadillac
Enjoy the festivities from noon until 3pm. There will also be a non-perishable food drive for the St. Ann’s Church.
Location: 4101 S 35 Rd. Cadillac
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Manton PTO
Annual Craft Show
Saturday, December 3rd
Manton
Checkout all the crafters from 9am to 2pm with over 70 vendors to shop from. There will be a food truck and the Christmas Tree Auction. Trees decorated by the students will be available for viewing and auction at the craft show.
Location: 5th Street Gym in Manton
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Cadillac Garden Club
Holiday Home Tour
Saturday, December 3rd
Cadillac
This year’s tour from 10am to 3pm will feature homes situated around Berry Lake, 5-10 minutes southeast of downtown Cadillac. Decorated by the Cadillac Garden Club with the homeowners' individual personalities sparkling through. Tickets ($15 in advance, $20 at the door) available at Brinks Art & Framing in advance. Available on the day of the tour at each of the homes and at the historical First Presbyterian Church, also decorated for the holiday; with organ recitals and refreshments provided as part of the tour.
cadillacgardenclub.com
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St. Mary of Hannah School
Craft Show & Breakfast with Santa
Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th
Where: Kingsley
Enjoy the Craft Show Saturday the 3rd from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please bring canned foods for the local food pantry as an entry fee. There will be a chili & cornbread lunch available for $7 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. On Sunday the 4th it’s breakfast with St. Nick from 9am to 1pm. There will be live music and a goodwill donation will be accepted.
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LifeHouse Assembly of God
Versiti Blood Drive
Monday, December 5th
Cadillac
This important blood drive is from12:30-7:30pm. Please make an appointment ahead of time to donate. LifeHouse is located at 1120 W Division St., Cadillac. Did you know your donation could save 3 local patients this holiday season? To donate please contact Dave Bayer for your appointment time 231-775-7858.
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New Hope Community Church
The Christmas Journey
First two weekends in December
Williamsburg
Experience the Story of Christmas from Creation to Bethlehem and beyond in a 45 minute tour completely outdoors. December 2, 3, 4 and 9, 10, 11.
5:30-7:30 pm. No reservation needed, no ticket needed, just show up!
Watch scenes come to life as a guide leads you through a woodland path filled with actors, scenery and live animals.
ASL Interpretation December 02 and December 11, 6:30 pm.
Blessings from New Hope Community Church!
5100 Bethesda Ct.
Williamsburg, MI 49690
231-938-8056
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Lake Leelanau Community Association
Holiday Arts/Crafts Show
Saturday, December 3rd
St. Mary’s School
The 10th Annual Lake Leelanau Provemont Holiday Arts and Crafts Show is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This year’s art fair, sponsored by the Lake Leelanau Community Association, will be held at St. Mary’s school, 303 St. Mary Street, just off M204 (Duck Lake Road) in the heart of Lake Leelanau. There is still room for more wonderful artisans, please email Patricia Soutas-Little at psoutaslittle@icloud.com for an application. Beautiful artwork and crafts from over 50 artisans from around the State.
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The Friendship Community Center
Holiday Event
Friday, December 9th
Suttons Bay
The event begins at 6pm with silent auction items generously donated by Suttons Bay’s downtown businesses in support of the village’s most historic gathering space. With festive music, locally sourced food, and a spirit of gratitude and community, this is a do-not-miss holiday event. Funding raised from the silent auction will be used to support the programs offered at the Center, including LIFT Teen Center, as well as provide for some much-needed repairs to the 170-year-old facilities.
The Friendship Community Center
LIFT Teen Center
231-313-5803
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The Traverse City Track Club
Jingle Bell Run
Sunday, December 18th
Traverse City
The Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk celebrating running during the holidays, is now open for registration. This December non-competitive running event has been a Northern Michigan holiday tradition for over 25 years, with as many as 1000 runners and walkers joining together to run dressed up in holiday attire. The 5K route weaves through the lighted downtown and surrounding decorated neighborhoods of Traverse City.
The TCTC Jingle Bell Run historically supports an area non-profit cause, and this year participants will have the option to donate to the TCTC Golden Shoe Fund, a program established in 2003 that partners with Fleet Feet to benefit area high school track and cross country runners facing financial hardship obtain quality shoes necessary for safe running.
The Jingle Bell Run is open for registration through 5:00 December 18th, 2022. The event is free to 2022 Members of the Traverse City Track Club, who will be automatically recognized, if current, during their registration. For the safety of all, participants must be officially registered.
Many answers to questions about registration, and the Jingle Bell Run experience can be found on the event’s registration page at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/JingleBellRun.
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Great Lakes Children’s Museum
Ongoing Programs
Throughout the month
Traverse City
The museum offers a variety of weekly programs for preschool and elementary age children. Events include Storytime Adventures, Kids Craft Lab and much more.
glcm.org
13240 S. West Bay Shore Dr.
Traverse City
231 932-5354
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Disability Network Northern Michigan
Variety of Programs
Ongoing
Traverse City
Disability Network is the first stop for people with disabilities and their families in northern Michigan. The network seeks to educate and connect people with disabilities to resources like their safe use of technology program using Zoom sessions and in-person monthly meetings.
415 East Eighth Street Traverse City MI 49686
231 922 0903 866 869 8600 disabilitynetwork.org
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The Friendship Community Center
Community Potluck
The First Wednesday of the Month
Suttons Bay
The fun is from 6pm to 8pm. Bring a dish to pass if you can. Tableware, coffee, tea and water is provided. 201 Broadway, Suttons bay, 49684 231-271-4630
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Peninsula Community Library
Regular Events
Monthly
Traverse City
Programs include Gentle Yoga, Threads, Talk with Tom, Story Stew, Page Turners Book Club and much more.
2893 Island View Rd.
231 223-7700
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