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Help understanding the Closing Process when purchasing a home.

2009-07-02T18:21:00.003-04:00

Some of you have purchased many homes,

some of you are looking to purchase your first home.

This link will help you understand

the closing process.

Northern Shores VR adds 6 new Suites to Rental Program at Peninsula Bay Resort

2009-06-17T18:05:00.006-04:00

Northern Shores VR adds 6 more suites to rental program at Peninsula Bay Resort

There are even more choices to choose from at Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums then ever before. This new 5 story luxury condominium complex completed in 2006 along East Bay's miracle mile has come along way. Two years ago this spring there were 22 suites to sell - now Peninsula Bay's first phase building is completely sold out - 30 suites total - our company continues to exclusively offer Peninsula Bay with 19 luxury suites. The new suites to soon be displayed for rent are; Suites B51, A41, A40, E25, B21, & C12. Here is how they stack up;

Suite B51 - $2,400/week - 5th floor - sleeps 6 (king, full, twin bunk-beds)
Suite A41 - $2,400/week - 4th floor - sleeps 6 (king, 2 fulls)
Suite A40 - $2,300/week - 4th floor - sleeps 4 (king, full)
Suite E25 - $2,600/week - 2nd floor - sleeps 4 (king, queen)
Suite B21 - $2,300/week - 2nd floor - sleeps 6 (king, 2 fulls)
Suite C12 - $2,300/week - 1st floor walkout - sleeps 6 (king, 2 queens)

Suites B51, E25, & C12 are soon to be on our website - the other suites will soon follow.

For Reservations: (231) 922-2200 or e-mail: Reservations@VisitNorthernShores.com
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Peninsula Bay Receives 83ft of Permitted Beach Clean-up...

2009-05-19T23:23:00.008-04:00

Beach Clean-up underway at Peninsula Bay Condominiums

Peninsula Bay's long awaited permits for clearing a portion of its beach finally became a reality today. With permits posted on a light post in the parking lot, a local company went to work cleaning the grass to a width of 83 feet. Sifting larger rocks and clearing grass was the task. Over the last decade grass has taken over much of the sandy shoreline as water levels have continually receeded. This year reports are showing rising lake levels with a peak in late July. How long will the water levels last is the question. For now, we will continue to clear and wait for Mothern Nature to rain down on us...

Local Rider Open Horse Show Series

2009-04-23T18:49:00.002-04:00

Local Rider Open Horse Show Series Begins Saturday!

The all-new local horse show series begins this weekend!The new By The Bay Local Rider Open Horse Show Series, designed specifically for riders from our region, begins Saturday morning at 8:30 at Northern Pines Farm in Maple City. This show is the first of a new five-show series, which will take place from April through July, and is a partnership with Northern Pines and Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg. The fifth show will be featured during the annual Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival and will serve as the finals where the series year-end awards will be presented. The prize list for the By The Bay Local Series is now available to download online at www.horseshowsbythebay.com. Each show will offer $50 stake classes plus a comprehensive schedule well-suited for the local northwest Michigan hunter/hunt seat riders and the all breed English/Western community. The next event will be held at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg on May 30.Northern Pines Farm is a private hunter/jumper facility located in Maple City, Michigan, owned by nationally recognized trainer and competitor Melissa Hirt and her husband Glenn. For more information please visit www.northernpinesfarm.com.

Hope to see participants and spectators alike this Saturday!

National Cherry Festival Epicurean Events 2009

2009-04-23T14:03:00.004-04:00

National Cherry Festival Epicurean Events

Cherries D’vine
The fourth annual Cherries D’Vine epicurean event is a culinary showcase featuring regional fruits - the cherry and the grape. A melding of local agriculture, the BBQ Edition event is slated for Sunday, July 5 and will get underway at 12 noon - just in time for viewing the Festival Airshow over West Grand Traverse Bay. Cherry BBQ creations from starters and entrees, to cherry blended desserts will be paired with award winning wines from both the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas.

Cherries Grand Buffet
Cherries Grand Buffet will showcase recipes prepared by the culinary and catering professionals at Grand Traverse Pie Company, you’ll find cherries tucked into luncheon favorites like wraps, soups, and salads - not to mention cherry delectable desserts! Festival-goers will enjoy a 30 minute Musical Stage Show produced by the Old Town Playhouse Performers. And what better place to celebrate this newly remodeled event than the recently refurbished City Opera House in downtown Traverse City.

Global Wine Pavilion
Another regional wine event? Far from it. The National Cherry Festival will, for the first time, feature a ‘Global Wine Pavilion’.The event will feature a superb collection of over 75 local, domestic and international wines selected by Master Sommelier Ron Edwards of Petoskey, Michigan, as well as 12 artisan beers.Complementing the collection of wines, a feature selection of imported cheeses, cured meats, and other authentic foods saluting major grape growing regions of Italy. Food offerings will begin at $3.Entry into the Pavilion is $10. You will receive a complimentary etched Bavarian wine glass and a half glass taste of the featured wine of the day. Subsequent glasses of wine will be served in half and full glass portions beginning at $3.

Reflections of Traverse City

2009-04-21T07:59:00.001-04:00

Reflections of Traverse City
Arts & Culture(Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. )
10am to 4pm
Location: Grand Traverse Heritage Center
Vintage clothing including mid-19th century gowns, war uniforms and children's wear are among a variety of historical textiles featured in the new "Reflections of Traverse City" exhibit in the museum of history at Grand Traverse Heritage Center. The exhibit runs through May 1st and is open to the public Mon.-Fri. from 10am-4pm. Admission fee is $3 per adult and $1.50 per student. In addition to numerous archival photographs, the exhibit includes hands-on displays featuring a collection of children's and men's ties and sounds of the different eras. Other artifacts include a Victorian sleigh, wicker wheelchair, vintage radio, steamer trunk and more. For more information call (231) 995-0313.

Stargazing - Public Viewing

2009-04-21T07:58:00.001-04:00

Stargazing- Public Viewing
Family Event
9pm to 11pm
Location: NMC's Rogers Observatory
Students from the NMC Astronomy Club and Grand Traverse Astronomical Society are hosting an opportunity to Stargaze in order to expose more people to astronomy. They have scheduled weekly viewing nights to commemorate 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy. Programming will be different each week. Souvenirs like a "star finder" map of the sky will be available.
The Northwestern Michigan College Rogers Observatory is located at 1753 Birmley Road in Traverse City.
Phone: (231) 995-2300

Wine Immersion Seminar

2009-04-21T07:56:00.000-04:00

Wine Immersion Seminar
Winery Event
11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Location: Chateau Chantal, 15900 Rue de Vin

An all day event providing an excellent overview of winemaking, viticulture, and food and wine pairing. Hosted by our passionate winemaker, Brian Hosmer and other wine educators, the day includes a vineyard walk, peasant's lunch, cellar tour, wine tastings, learning materials, and gourmet dinner. The $145 per person price covers lunch, multi-course dinner paired with Chantal's wines, learning materials and instruction. Class starts at 11AM and runs through dinner. Call 1-800-969-4009 for further details and reservations. Weekend packages begin at $290 per person. Call to register and check room availability. Group Rates Are Available.
Contact Information: Chateau Chantal
Phone: (231) 223-4110

73rd National Trout Festival

2009-04-21T07:54:00.000-04:00

73rd National Trout Festival
Festivals
Location: Downtown Kalkaska

There's fun for everyone with trout fishing contests, special breakfasts, family entertainment tent, queen coronation, children's fishing contest, parades, special dinners, craft show, flea market and fireworks. Highlights include: Wed. Taste of Trout, Sat. Kalkaska Idol Contest, Sun. Demolition Derby.
Phone: (231) 258-9103

Chef's Challenge 2009

2009-04-21T07:48:00.001-04:00

2009 Chef's Challenge
Annual Event
April 24 - 26, 2009

Professional chefs, hot food competition and tasting featuring Michigan food products, wines and microbrews. In addition to the Chef's Challenge competition, the weekend will feature cooking seminars and vendors showcasing Michigan agriculture ~ second only to California in number of diverse food products.
E-Mail: info@springtimesplendor.com

Spring Wildflowers - Peeper Program - Traverse City

2009-03-24T21:51:00.002-04:00

Peeper Program: Spring Wildflowers

Local Event

10am to 11am

Location: Boardman River Nature Center

Join the Grand Traverse Conservation District for the new Peepers Program at the Boardman River Nature Center! This fun and educational program is designed to foster the exploration of nature in preschoolers. Peeper's will take place every Tuesday morning from 10-11am. Preschoolers will explore nature and seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists. Each morning will include indoor and outdoor activities-so dress for the weather.

Fee: $3 per child or $45 for entire session. For more information, or to register your little peeper, call (231) 941-0960 or email cmasterson@gtcd.org. Drop-ins are always welcome.

American Landscape - Innovation Photography

2009-03-24T21:48:00.000-04:00

American Landscape & Innovation Photography

Arts & Culture

10am to 5pm

Location: Dennos Museum Center, Northwestern Michigan College

Photography from the Museum Collection focuses on the themes of American landscape and innovation in photography. The exhibition was developed in association with the National Humanities Council Picturing America Program.

The Dennos Museum Center is located on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College at 1701 East Front Street, Traverse City. Open Mon. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sundays 1pm-5pm. Admission: $4 adults, $2 children ages 2-12 yrs., and free for children under 2 years old, $12 family.

E-Mail: www.dennosmuseum.org

Phone: (231) 995-1055

Snowshoe Hikes! - Traverse City

2009-03-24T21:44:00.001-04:00

Snowshoe Hikes

Traverse City Area

(Sat. )

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: Sleeping Bear Dunes

Website: www.nps.gov/slbe

The popular Saturday afternoon snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will continue into March as long as snow conditions permit. March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. Meet at the Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire at 1:00 p.m. each Saturday. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be provided free. Later in the month, if snow conditions deteriorate, rangers will offer guided nature hikes to explore the changing of the seasons.

Inside the Visitor Center, rangers will first provide basic snowshoeing instructions, and then participants will travel by car to the trailhead or area pre-selected by the ranger. By exploring the site, the ranger will encourage participants to learn about winter’s effect on the park’s unique features. Be prepared and plan to be outside until about 3:00 p.m. Dress in layers and wear waterproof boots to be most comfortable.

Not only is snowshoeing easy, fun, and good exercise, it is also an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The ranger-led hikes are mildly strenuous, yet they proceed at a leisurely pace for no more than one and a half miles. This allows visitors an opportunity for discovery, adventure, and to look for signs of wildlife or evidence of ancient glaciers. Some snowshoers simply want to experience and enjoy a winter wonderland, which is what you will find at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

The National Park Service has a supply of snowshoes for use within the Lakeshore. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are not required but are suggested, especially if you wish to borrow snowshoes or are with a group. Please call the number listed below for details and to make reservations. For more in-depth information about Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, go to the website listed above.

Phone: (231) 326-5134 ext 328

Film Festival - The Pink Panther - Traverse City

2009-03-24T21:34:00.004-04:00

Film Festival-The Pink Panther

Sundays
1:30pm to 3pm

March 8 - 31, 2009
Location: Traverse Area District Library

Website: www.tadl.tcnet.org

The Youth Services Department of the Traverse Area District Library presents a program for 6th-8th graders on Sundays throughout the month of March. A Pink Panther Film Festival will be held on four Sundays in March from 1:30pm-3pm in the Library Meeting Room. There is no charge for this program. Refreshments, prizes and games. Area middle-school students are encouraged to stop by and join in the fun.

The Library is located at 610 Woodmere in Traverse City. For more information call 932-8503.

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Horse Shows by the Bay - The Piaffe

2009-03-09T08:30:00.005-04:00

PENINSULA BAY RESORT CONDOMINIUMS

The piaffe is a dressage movement where as the horse is in a highly collected and cadenced trot, in place. The center of gravity of the horse should be more towards the hind end, with the hindquarters slightly lowered and great bending of the joints in the hind legs. The front end of the horse is highly mobile, free, and light, with great flexion in the joints of the front legs, and the horse remains light in the hand. The horse should retain a clear and even rhythm, show great impulsion, and ideally should have a moment of suspension between the foot falls. As in all dressage, the horse should perform in a calm manner and remain on the bit with a round back.
The piaffe was originally used in battle to keep the horse focused, warm, and moving, ready to move forward into battle. In modern times the piaffe is mostly taught as an upper level movement in Classical dressage and as a Grand Prix level movement. Additionally, it is needed to develop the levade and from that the airs above the ground.

HGTV - Special Filmed in Traverse City - Hosted by Carter Oosterhouse

2009-02-27T14:19:00.003-05:00

Carter Comes Home

Carter Osterhouse is hosting a special HGTV show this 2009 Holiday season called "Carter Comes Home." Carter will be helping some folks that are in need of some restoration help her in Traverse City. One project will be to help and area woman who adopts and cares for children with special needs. The second project will be to help the Traverse City Fire Station on Eight Street renovate its 1960s kitchen into an area that they can use to give host to the community.

Traverse City Winterfest a Success!

2009-02-19T11:29:00.000-05:00

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Even during an ordinary season,
February is a busy time in this northern Michigan resort
community of skiers, snowmobilers and snowboarders.
But thanks to a rare conjunction of events, the 2009
President’s Day weekend (Feb. 13-16) promises to take
things to an entirely new level.
For the first time, Traverse City’s annual February winter carnival -- the Cherry Capital
Winter WonderFest -- coincides with the North American Vasa Festival of Races, which
draws hundreds of cross-country skiers and fans to the area each year. Winter
WonderFest has grown rapidly in size and scope since its 2007 startup, with more than
50 indoor and outdoor events scheduled between Friday evening and Monday
afternoon. And the North American Vasa is a perfect complement to its atmosphere of
casual merrymaking.
Now in its 33rd year, the Vasa is a hugely popular event among Midwestern ski racers –
thanks largely to the beauty of the course, which snakes through the pines and
hardwoods of the Pere Marquette State Forest. The main competition, which features
12K, 27K and 50K races in both freestyle and classic modes, will take place on
Saturday, Feb. 14, while its companion event – the Gran Travers Classic (6K and 16K)
is scheduled for Sunday.
This winter, those skiers and their supporters won’t have to look far for opportunities to
entertain themselves between races. The Third Annual Cherry Capital Winter
WonderFest encompass a rich menu of concerts, competitions, films, fireworks, food
tastings and children’s activities -- most of them concentrated on the scenic 900-acre
grounds of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, just a snowball’s throw from the Vasa
racecourse.
“The Winter WonderFest has grown into a community-wide celebration in just a couple
of years, and we see it continuing to grow thanks to the multiple venues we’ve created,”
said Resort general manager Grant Channing. “They provide variety for the weekend’s
activities and show a strong commitment from our partners.”
The centerpiece of the festival is a “Winter Fun Zone” with ice skating, pony rides,
inflatable play structures, rides on ponies, dogsleds, snowmobiles and horse-drawn
sleighs, sledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and a selection of competitive
events that range from the familiar (the Running Fit Frosty 5K foot race and a kid’s
snowshoe race) to the unlikely (a “frozen fish toss” and a “Polar Plunge” event where
daring swimmers jump into an icy pond to raise money for charity). There are bonfires,
films, live music, fireworks, and lots of festive food and beverages.
But the festival has spread to other venues, including the nearby Mt. Holiday Ski Area –
where there’ll be such offbeat competitions as a snowboarding “rail jam” event, a
mountain bike race down the ski hill and a “Cardboard Bobsled-o-Rama” in which
competitors must use sleds made only with cardboard, tape and paint.
“How could we not get involved?” asked Mt. Holiday general manager Rick Van
Tongeren. “Everybody who’s heard about this thing is just extremely excited. I went into
the bank the other day and the clerks all came running up asking me how many sleds
they could enter.”
A full schedule is also in place in Traverse City’s charming 19th century downtown
shopping district, where there’ll be a “Save the Bees” dessert reception (with local
honey and live entertainment by Grammy Award winning vocal troupe Sweet Honey in
the Rock) in the elegantly-restored City Opera House , ice carving and snow sculpture
displays, a “frozen bed race” through the streets and the popular “Soup r’ Bowl”
competition in which participants slurp up soups created by local chefs and cast ballots
for their favorites.
“Winter WonderFest truly demonstrates the four-season nature of our destination,” said
Brad Van Dommelen, president of the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau.
“Traverse City is much more than just the great beach town many people think of, and
this event is a great way for visitors to be introduced to a different side of our
community.”
A portion of the Winter WonderFest proceeds support the programs of Special Olympics
Michigan.

Horse Shows on the Bay - "Lingo": Dressage

2009-02-19T06:57:00.001-05:00

Dressage
Dressage is a path and destination of competitive horse training, with competitions held at all levels from amateur to the Olympics. Its fundamental purpose is to develop, through standardized progressive training methods, a horse's natural athletic ability and willingness to perform, thereby maximizing its potential as a riding horse. At the peak of a dressage horse's gymnastic development, it can smoothly respond to a skilled rider's minimal aids by performing the requested movement while remaining relaxed and appearing effortless. Dressage is occasionally referred to as "Horse Ballet." Although the discipline has ancient roots, dressage was first recognized as an important equestrian pursuit in the West during the Renaissance. The great European riding masters of that period developed a sequential training system that has changed little since then. Classical dressage is still considered the basis of trained modern dressage.

Horse Shows by the Bay - A Series of "Learning the Lingo"

2009-02-17T21:29:00.005-05:00

SHOW JUMPING
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping" is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows are limited exclusively to jumpers, sometimes jumper classes are offered in conjunction with other English-style events, and sometimes show jumping is but one division of a very large, all-breed competition that includes a very wide variety of disciplines. Jumping classes may be governed by various national horse show sanctioning organizations, such as the United States Equestrian Federation in the USA. However, international competitions are governed by the rules of the Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI).

Horse Shows by the Bay - Admissions and Scheduled Events

2009-02-17T21:13:00.003-05:00

Horse Shows by the Bay - Admissions & Scheduled Events

Spectators are welcomed to our feature events which are scheduled on weekends and include the Grand Prix + exhibitions, family day activities and fundraisers.

Adminssion to most feature events is $5.00

Kid's Day
Saturday, July 11 from 10am to 3pm
Proceeds will go to the Grand Traverse & Leelanau County 4H program

Doggy Costume Parade
Sunday, July 19, at 2pm
Parade prceeds go to A.C. Paw Animal Rescue

Polo Tournament
Sunday, August 2nd from 12 noon to 3pm
VIP Ticket proceeds to benefit Munson Hospital Foundation

Horse Shows by the Bay is held at Fintfields a half mile north of M-72 just East of US 31 North.

Horse Shows By The Bay - Equestrian Festival - Traverse City

2009-02-16T23:46:00.012-05:00

HORSE SHOWS BY THE BAY - An Equestrian Festival
Lodging: Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums on East Bay

~Some Back Ground and History about this overwhelmingly successful Traverse City annual event.

The Horse Shows by the Bay began in 2004 and is also referred to by some as Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. This is a most prestigious annual event that spans several weeks during the summer in beautiful Traverse City in Williamsburg. The horse show events takes place at the Flintfields Horse Park. Horse Shows by the Bay attracts thousands of the nation's best horses and riders who compete within International Olympic disciplines of show jumping including dressage. There are even ranked events for show hunter and equitation rider! Interestingly, Horse Shows by the Bay is produced by Traverse City residents Dean and Alexandrea Rheinmeimer. They have over 20 years experience producing and managing equestrian events nationwide.

Horses and riders at the Horse Shows by the Bay are of the utmost best in the nations. The event carries the highest ratings possible governed by the United States Equestrian Federation. The event is also acknowledged by the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards Program, the International High Performance Hunter Derby Program, the United States Hunter - Jumper Association, the United States Dressage Federation and the Young Jumper Championship Program. The Horse Shows by the Bay hosts whopping 1,400 horses! Their owners and riders compete to win points towards national titles and year end awards. A staggering $385,000 dollars in prize money is awarded during the festival and at the last tally has brought more that $30 million dollars in tourism revenue to the Traverse City area.

More on where it all takes place: Flint Field Horse Park. Flintfield Horse Park is made up of 80 acres and is a complete horse show complex. It's located just off Bates Road about a half mile North of M-72 East in Acme Township. Flintfield is most impressive. Built specially to house the horse show, it was designed to accommodate more that 1,000 stalls, has 5 show rings, warm up rings, a wonderful spectator pavilion, offices, a lane for vendors and a very nice campground.

When and What: The shows start on Wednesdays and finish on a Sunday. There are featured events on the weekends which include: Grand Prix & Exhibitions, family day activities and charity fundraisers.

If you have never been...you really should consider spending the better half of a day browsing the Flintfield Horse Park during the Horse Shows by the Bay. Even if you have really never thought too much about horses, I bet you find yourself amazed with the magnitude of this event. It's really something else...

If you are looking for lodging while either participating or attending the Horse Shows, we have accommodated several attending guests. Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, LLC. is located in downtown Traverse City and offers exclusively Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums on East Grand Traverse Bay, only minutes from both the Cherry Capital airport and Flintfield Horse Park. Visit our website here: http://www.visitnorthernshores.com/ for more information.

Traverse City Vacationer™ - Sports a New Look...

2009-02-11T20:56:00.012-05:00

It was back in 2005 when I was working the Internet pushing Peninsula Bay ever further out into the cyber arena that I came to realize I wanted something more. Sure, we had a pretty nice website from the get-go, thanks to a connection with a very talented Internet guru in Ann Arbor instructing at U of M. To get off the ground running, we employed some of the bigger vacation rental websites such as vacationrentals.com, etc. We still do use a handful of vacation rentals sites to this day - you can never have "too much" exposure and the Internet has been a wonderful means of sharing our project - Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums.

What I did notice is that there are lots of vacation rental websites out there but few specialize in one local geographical area...say for instance "Traverse City." I was off and running...hence the Traverse City Vacationer™. A vacation rental website dedicated to Traverse City and it's immediate area. No need to wade through state after state - city after city... just a one stop shop. I figured what can it hurt? I was able to build the site (this is the 3rd version) and was able to host it beside our main site on our server. What was thought as just another avenue to finding Peninsula Bay Condominiums has turned into a pretty catchy website now hosting many tens of properties in the area.

My optimization stats for VisitNorthernShores.com show our biggest referring website to be... yes the Traverse City Vacationer™. This had evolved somewhat to my surprise...I didn't really think that spending most of my nights up til the wee hours of the morning mulling over the Internet searching for optimization avenues would pay off as they have. I've learned a lot ,but I' m no expert - although I must say, I feel rewarded for my efforts and am pleased. Google still remains our strongest referring search engine and with good reason.

The Traverse City Vacationer™ will continue to change and evolve over the years, I have plans for it, but its mission will always be to service those looking to find accommodations here in this special place in so many hearts called: Traverse City

2nd Annual Valentines Day Chocolate & Wine Event

2009-02-10T23:15:00.002-05:00

2nd Annual Valentines Day Chocolate & Wine Event
2pm to 4pm
Location: Red Ginger

Get an early start of Valentine's Day with a special pairing of Chocolate and Wine from local growers and chocolatiers. Mingle with Mimi Wheeler from Grocer's Daughter Chocolate in Empire. Sip wine with Larry Mawby, Brian Ulbrich from Left Foot Charley and Lee Lutes from Black Star Farms.
Tickets are $15 and can be pruchased at Red Ginger located on Front Street in downtown Traverse City.
Phone: (231) 944-1733

"Jeff and Tim, Tim and Jeff" - Classical Guitars - Horizon Book Store

2009-02-10T12:29:00.005-05:00

"Jeff and Tim, Tim and Jeff" Classical Guitars Performance
When: Saturday, February 21
Time: 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Where: Cuppa Joe's in Horizon Books - downtown Traverse City

Jeff Winkler - talented classical guitar player will be playing in the downstairs reading area at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City. Jeff is local Traverse City artist with fingers that will amaze you. He loves his classical guitar and those that have seen him, know it loves him back. Jeff plays a variety of songs including several Spanish works. Accompaning Jeff is Tim Harding who will be showing off his Jazzy & modern guitar cords...

So grab a "Cuppa Joe" and had downstairs for a warm environment of listening enjoyment!

Peepers Program: Animals who sleep or Hibernate in Winter

2009-02-10T12:13:00.002-05:00

Peppers Program: Animals who sleep or hibernate in winter.
Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Boardman River Nature Center

Join the Grand Traverse Conservation District for the new Peepers Program at the Boardman River Nature Center! This fun and educational program is designed to foster the exploration of nature in preschoolers. Peeper's will take place every Tuesday morning from 10-11am. Preschoolers will explore nature and seasonal nature themes with experienced early childhood educators and naturalists. Each morning will include indoor and outdoor activities-so dress for the weather.
Fee: $3 per child or $45 for entire session. For more information, or to register your little peeper, call (231) 941-0960