Traverse Northern Michigan's Magazine, November 2022

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Traverse 11.22 INSIDE

F E AT U R E S DISCOVER MORE ABOUT UP NORTH, PEOPLE, PLACES, FOOD AND EVENTS.

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FEAST AMONG FRIENDS At a time when community matters, perhaps more than ever, The Cooks’ House welcomes neighbors and travelers to share a meal.

B Y C A R LY S I M P S O N PHOTOS BY COURTNEY KENT

28 A SENSE OF PLACE

After abandoning his job as a foreign correspondent for a cherry farm in Charlevoix County, Charles Eisendrath explores how a place inhabited temporarily can shape you permanently.

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34 WHAT DRIVES MCKEEL HAGERTY

With the love of cars deep in his DNA, McKeel Hagerty transformed a family niche business into a global phenomenon—one with a surprising mission to preserve a disappearing aspect of American culture.

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Emmet County’s recycling revolution; brighten up your holiday table with Fresh Water Textiles; plus, new businesses Up North.

14 | EVENTS

Shop local, enjoy small-town tree lightings and discover delightful ways to revel in the kickoff of the holiday season.

16 | OUTDOORS

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20 | UP IN MICHIGAN

A family of Finns find solace in the U.P.’s familiar, forested lands.

41 | THE CULINARY NORTH

For more than four decades, House of Flavors has been delighting diners with roasted turkey dinners and vintage décor; plus, head to Mari Vineyards for a bottle of orange wine this Thanksgiving.

44 | ON THE TABLE

Swap boiled and roasted Brussels in favor of a crisp raw sprout salad.

46 | LAST CALL

Try a seasonal twist on the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail.

48 | LOVE OF THE LAND Soak in striking shoreline scenery at the Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse.

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Minoh, Japan, my home away from home.

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ight after i graduated from college, and Tupperware, attempts at stuffing showed up (without I took a job teaching English at an allhard-to-find spices) as did mashed potatoes; an airmailed girls school in Japan. For three years, I packet of gravy mix from my mom knit the meal together in lived in a tiny traditional apartment with sage-y, salty perfection. tatami mat floors, a space heater, my Having that dinner meant the world to us; even more books and CDs and a junk-shop guitar. important than the familiar food was the camaraderie. All After the first year I felt pretty accliof us were so far from home. Anyone who showed up was mated. I knew the best spots for a katsudon bowl and the welcome. Americans, Canadians, Aussies, curious Japanese prettiest cobblestone side streets and tea shops. I was learning co-workers all crammed into the hippie’s hillside house for the language and could have a reasonable conversation with an exotic taste of turkey and a few too many Kirin lagers. shopkeepers or could comfort the odd weeping child on the We’d laugh and sway out way into the night to catch the playground. I learned to make a decent pot of rice, hand over last train, filled to capacity on iffy pie and good company. the correct change at the checkout and give a late-night taxi No matter the feelings we had about the imperfect tradidriver directions to my apartment. tion that is Thanksgiving, just for that night You can only imagine how well I we longed to be scooped up, held in the blended in as a tall redhead among the bosom of family and friends, and fed; we petite, brown-eyed and raven-haired. I longed for a taste of home. This month’s had gotten so used to looking out at a sea “Feast with Friends” story brought all those of Japanese faces that once I caught my memories flooding back. Chef Jennifer

by CARA MCDONALD reflection in a full-length mirror in a deBlakeslee could spend Thanksgiving taking partment store and startled myself. a much-needed slow-season break; instead, What helped it feel more like home was having a hard- she pulls out the butteriest recipes and flings wide her restauscrabble group of expatriate friends to hang with. Staying in rant doors to welcome anyone feeling alone, far from home, the flow of another culture, even if you acclimate and get or just missing the company of someone special with whom really good at it, is subconsciously tiring and there’s nothing to share the holiday meal. That story and, in fact, everything like slipping into easy laughs with people who speak your about this issue—including our annual GIVE and Holiday language and get your jokes. I was lucky to have a group like special publications that go along with it—brought to mind that—a historian from Colorado, a hippie wanderer from one word: Warmth. The warmth of a welcome to strangers, of Alaska, an Australian pro cyclist, a teacher from Minnesota, creating a home, of building a family legacy, serving the coma freckled young missionary from Ohio, a pair of charming munities across the North, or even just the warm feeling you Kiwis. We got together whenever we could, and among our get from taking in a small-town tree lighting. Our staff calls extended circle of wandering souls, the most coveted invite this issue “small but mighty;” it’s that and then some. I hope of the year was to our annual Thanksgiving dinner. its strength is in the feeling—all the goodness, togetherness A precious 10-pound turkey was ordered each year from and care—it leaves with you. the gourmet section of the Hankyu department store and shoved into a freestanding miniature oven. We made pumpCara McDonald kin pies from kabocha squash and whatever crushed cookie Executive Editor we could substitute for graham crackers. In covered dishes cara@mynorth.com

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Up North.

PEOPLE | NATURE | ARTS | NOSTALGIA | BUZZ | WISDOM | CURIOSITIES

GREEN LEADER

by KATIE DUDLETS

The small towns of Emmet County sparked a recycling revolution that has the whole state taking notice.

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aterials once headed straight to the landfill are now finding new uses in Northern Michigan. Paper cartons and cups become toilet paper in Cheboygan, plastic plant trays get another go around in East Jordan and South Haven, and yard waste returns to local gardens as compost. These tangible outcomes are a direct result of Emmet County Recycling, a thriving system with more than 80 percent resident participation.

“Emmet County is a shining star, not just in Northern Michigan, but across the country in the programming they deliver and the services they provide,” says Kerrin O’Brien, executive director of Michigan Recycling Coalition (MRC), which fosters resource use and recovery initiatives across the state.

Economic incentives and a pay-as-youthrow system divert materials toward recycling and composting. The program is comprehensive and convenient, recovering over 60 materials through 13 drop sites, a drop-off center and curbside collection.

“A lot of people look at recycling as just [for] people who want to save the Earth,” says Andi Tolzdorf, the program’s director. “But really, it’s an economic

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All waste is required to come through Emmet County’s facility, allowing the county to see what’s being thrown away and devise new purposes for commonly trashed items—like roof shingles, which are in the process of being approved for recycling as road aggregate through NextCycle Michigan, a business incubator. The aim is to create a basis for fostering a circular economy.

“It’s about making sure that at the end of life of any product, there’s already a new life built in,” O’Brien says. “There’s never a straight line into the landfill.”

Emmet County’s success is driven by collaboration not only with other organizations like MRC and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, but also with local businesses. Many of their pilot programs have been initiated by business owners looking to recycle their own materials, such as a marina that sought out a more sustainable option for dealing with used boat shrink wrap.

Currently, there’s a bill stalled in the Michigan Senate that would make Emmet County’s program a statewide model. Part 115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act covers funding and policy changes around disposal practices, along with materials management solutions like waste reduction, recycling and composting.

Getting policy changes through the government can be a long and arduous process, but that hasn’t stopped Emmet County from urging other localities to imitate their model.

“A rising tide lifts all ships,” says Lindsey Walker, who heads Emmet County’s market development and commercial accounts. “We can offer other communities the opportunity to come and see our facility because what we do is replicable, scalable and absolutely shareable.”

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Up North Biz News ^ NEW UP NORTH Cool finds, community updates and sweet new businesses.

CAST IRON KITCHEN 273 US-31 S., TRAVERSE CITY

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With locations in Manton and Cadillac, Cast Iron Kitchen recently opened a third restaurant in Traverse City.

The casual family friendly spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. getcastironed.com JOJO’S COOKIE CO. 2611 CHARLEVOIX AVE., PETOSKEY

If you like chocolate chip cookies with fudgy brownie centers and delicious combos like caramel and pecans, this is the place for you. facebook.com/ jojos.cookie.company KARMA TAPROOM 138 W. MAIN ST., GAYLORD

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This home décor and lifestyle store has an added bonus: Owner Teresa Kieffer also specializes in interior styling and organization and offers in-home consults. wellnested.com

Know of a business that just opened or have a fun community update? Let us know at editorial@traversemagazine.com.

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timber-towered suspension bridge, newly SPO opened right here in Northern Michigan at Boyne Mountain Resort. The year-round SKYBR attraction offers panoramic views in all four MICH IDGE IG seasons and connects to Boyne’s trail sysAT BO AN MOUN YNE tem. Guests ride one of several chairlifts TAIN to the mountain’s top, then take an exhila1 BOY NE M O UNTAIN rating walk along the 1,203-foot-long RD., BOYN E FALLS and 118-foot-high pedestrian bridge.

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Up North Style & Shopping Fresh Water Textiles is known for its sustainable, organic soft goods—table linens, towels, blankets—inspired by the seasons of Northern Michigan. Each piece is designed, patterned, produced and packaged at the Traverse City studio in downtown’s Warehouse MRKT. The Fall 2022 release of mix-and-match tablecloths, napkins and runners bring a vibrant pop of color to holiday table settings (and they wash up like a dream, so don’t be afraid to use them, spills and all). The release includes a series of hand-blocked prints and patterns designed by owner Jennifer Vander Roest and local artist Em Randall, Fresh Water Textile’s first guest collaboration. freshwatertextiles.com –C.S.

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Take your holiday baking to the next level with a two-anda-half-day Artisan Bread Masterclass through NMC’s Extended Education. Learn how to make festive breads that have been around for centuries such as stollen, challah, panettone, kugelhopf, chocolate babka and Irish barmbrack. Nov. 4–6. nmc.edu

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Support your favorite nonprofit by shopping downtown Traverse City. For every purchase made at 60+ participating merchants, 15 percent of the sale will be donated to the organization of your choice. downtowntc.com

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Kick off the holiday season and shop with your friends during Petoskey’s Ladies Opening Night.

Stores stay open late and there will be Downtown Dollar prizes to win. petoskeydowntown.com Who’s ready for a night of pure holiday joy? The tree lighting, Santa’s arrival and light parade will make spirits bright in downtown Traverse City. downtowntc.com

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The annual Lighting of Walloon Lake Village includes live performances from the Petoskey Steel Drum Band, live reindeer and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring a donation for Toys for Tots and shop local vendors. Enjoy free hot chocolate, kids’ activities and a cash bar available from 5-8 p.m. petoskeychamber.com

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Gather with family and friends (furry ones, too!) at the 15th annual Traverse City Turkey Trot race to make some fun holiday memories. traversecity.com

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Revel in the season at the Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Celebration from 3-6 p.m. in downtown Charlevoix. visitcharlevoix.com Go Pajama Party shopping in Fishtown from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by Light Up Leland at 6 p.m. Enjoy the holiday lights at the Christmas tree corner, down Main Street and to the Village Green. lelandmi.org

Shop small this Black Friday, Nov. 25, and on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26.

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Charming North Artisan & Vintage Market features 16 booths of artwork, locally made goods, handcrafted items and more. The indoor market will take place in the newly renovated event space, The North Room, connected to Charming North in downtown Cadillac. Nov. 25–26. cadillacmichigan.com

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The Alden Holiday Illumination and Open House returns from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to ring in the holiday season. visitalden.com

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Enjoy a Family Day & Holiday Stroll in the village of Suttons Bay. Festivities include Caroling on the Corner, Santa arriving via fire truck, story time with Mrs. Claus, a tree lighting, mailing letters to Santa, gifts from Santa and extended business hours. suttonsbayarea.com

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Northport Tree Lighting Festivities light up the day. northportomenachamber.org

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Mingle & Jingle / Jubilee of Trees returns for a second year to East Jordan. At the Mingle & Jingle, catch the lighting of the community Christmas tree, downtown business open houses and more. Head to the Jubilee of Trees at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix to bid on decorated Christmas trees donated by local businesses, groups, churches and individuals. ejchamber.org

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HOLIDAY CHEER

by ALLISON JARRELL

This November, watch these towns sparkle.

Grayling’s Christmas Walk on Nov. 19 is the perfect time to hit Main Street and get in the holly jolly spirit. Local businesses will host entertainment, offer refreshments or set up special holiday displays and in-store specials. The evening is capped off with the annual tree lighting and parade. grayling-mi.com

~ Head to Gaylord on Nov. 19 for Santa’s Workshop Craft & Vendor Expo at The Ellison Place. In addition to a wide array of vendors, activities will be going all day, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t forget to come back on Nov. 20 for breakfast and pictures with Santa. (Plus, the first 50 people through the door each day score a free goodie bag!) gaylordmichigan.net

~ The streets of downtown Boyne City will be filled with the sounds, sights and smells of the holiday season during the annual Holly Jolly Boyne celebration on Nov. 25. Businesses will be open for shopping, refreshments and hospitality during the festivities. The night begins with a tree lighting ceremony by the Girl Scouts, and the Santa Parade starts at 6 p.m. New this year is a children’s coloring contest with prizes awarded in four age groups. boynecitymainstreet.com

~ Bring your family to Ludington’s Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade on Nov. 26 and welcome Santa to town.

Enjoy shopping Small Business Saturday promotions, free horse-drawn carriage rides, the parade, a tree lighting, carols and cookies and juice with Santa. pureludington.com

~ The annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Harbor Springs, held this year on Nov. 26 at 6 p.m., features a Santa meet and greet for kids, a mailbox to Santa at the Lyric Theatre (open during the month of December), carol singing, the tree lighting on Main Street and announcement of the winners of the annual window decorating contest. harborspringschamber.com NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S MAGAZINE

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The land had been slated for development, with up to 60 houses planned.

But over the years two different developers tried unsuccessfully to market a housing development. After watching the property change hands over the past decade, neighbors Ray and Jan Pezzi decided enough was enough. They purchased the 50 acres as parcels became

by KANDACE CHAPPLE available before donating it all in 2019 to the conservancy in honor of Jan’s A new natural area showcases parents, Phyllis (Merchant) and David the beauty of Suttons Bay. Stites, who were both raised near Acme (their distant relatives were some of the first settlers in Northport).

The Pezzis, who love to walk their he new stites natural area is a dollop dogs on the property, often reflect on those who taught them of nature saved on the edge of Suttons Bay. both to love nature. “I think my parents would be really Tucked in behind the post office, the school pleased,” Jan says. and a striking church steeple, it’s one of They should be; we are surrounded by nature, knowing Leelanau Conservancy’s latest land acquisi- full well that Farm Club is just up the road for a fine wine, tions. And it’s a perfect November or a good read awaits us at Bay Books hike, because there is no hunting aldowntown a few minutes away. It’s an lowed on the property. oasis within an oasis.

Walk without Worry “This was a full piece of property doThe views, when the leaves finally Firearm deer season runs nated to us, which is rare,” says Lindy fall, will stretch all the way to Old November 15 to 30 in Michigan.

Kellogg, events and volunteer manager Mission Peninsula. The rolling terrain Check out these other Leelanau for the conservancy. “What a treasure.” will offer challenging snowshoeing Conservancy hunt-free hikes.

Lindy and I arrive for a midday hike this winter. And, come spring, the just as the new trail is being completed forest floor will be blanketed with Lighthouse West Natural Area, (in November 2021). The trees have all wildflowers like white trilliums and Northport (1.2-mile trail) turned, but half the leaves still hang up pink lady’s slippers. high, while the other half covers the Halfway around the loop, we come Jeff Lamont Preserve, Northport ground. It’s a golden hour of sorts: fall across two fallen trees. They’re too big (0.15-mile trail) holding forth in all directions; winter for us to move, so Lindy snaps a photo still ahead. and texts it to the trail stewards.

Whaleback Natural Area, Leland We park in a tiny leaf-covered lot “They’ll be out here soon to clean (1-mile trail) off West Broadway in Suttons Bay. The those up,” she confirms with a nod.

Chippewa Run Natural Area, original trail on the property is actually It’s cool to see her in action. In that Empire (1.5-mile trail) a road that was cut in for a potential moment, I see the very definition of housing development. Today, it’s a disthe conservancy. I can feel her care, her tant memory of what might have been. love, her attentiveness.

The 50 acres of golden leaves, white birch bark and everShe laughs when I tell her this and replies, “How lucky green pines, rippling over gorgeous ridges, remind us of are we to get to save land like this?” what was saved.

See the trail map at leelanauconservancy.org. Dogs are alWinding up the hill and over a small ridge, we start off on lowed on leash. The trail is rated “moderate” due to elevation a new trail put together by Suttons Bay High School student change; however, the one-mile loop is perfect for families Niles Segerlind, who championed the 0.75-mile loop as his looking for a short, fun outing that the kids can handle.

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LATE-AUTUMN ESCAPES

by CARLY SIMPSON

Two perfect fall getaways complete with off-season lodging deals and cushy amenities.

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The Lodging Package: Hotel Walloon You’ll be greeted with a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board for two—and it just keeps getting better. There’s the heated outdoor spa that overlooks Walloon Lake. The roaring fire in the Hearth Room where complimentary breakfast, afternoon snacks, evening hors d’oeuvres and desserts are served. The private beach and patio that’s pretty in every season. Package available Nov. 15–30. hotelwalloon.com

The Lodging Package: Perry Hotel The 122-year-old hotel sits in the middle of downtown within walking distance of Petoskey’s shops and restaurants. For a luxury experience, book a Bayside Queen Superior room. Amenities include a private balcony overlooking Little Traverse Bay and its stunning sunsets, antique décor and a large fireplace. The Holiday Shopping package offers $40 in Stafford’s Dining Dollars and $40 in Downtown Petoskey Merchant Money; available Nov. 1–Dec. 31. theperryhotel.com

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The Activity: On the Water with True North Trout Fly fishing guide Brian Kozminski, aka Koz, says that the annual deer season opener is the best day to fish— “nobody else is in the river.” Koz offers expeditions into late November, weather dependent, including walk-in wade trips and half-day or full-day float trips (no experience needed). Make reservations at least two weeks in advance.

The Afterglow: Craft Cocktails at Muskrat Distilling At this newly opened distillery in downtown Boyne City pre-prohibition vibes mix with modern touches.

A year-long renovation restored the building’s original 1890s maple floors, brick walls and tin ceiling. But as the sun goes down there’s a decidedly funky flare when a sea of pink neon bathes the room in a glowing warmth.

The Activity: Shopping, of Course With its art galleries, fabulous toy stores, the home-cook mecca that is Cutler’s and iconic Grandpa Shorter’s, you’ll get all of your holiday shopping done within a few blocks of your room. Then walk back for dinner at Perry Hotel’s on-site Noggin Room Pub, where comfort food classics like cheese curds and French onion soup reign supreme.

The Afterglow: Have a Beer with the Maker Beards Brewery in Petoskey opened its “Root Cellar” this summer, located in the basement of the pub. “Beards Root Cellar is about going back to our experimental, laid-back, craft beer roots,” explains Co-Founder Peter Manthei. “It’s the place where you can grab a beer and lounge where the beer is being brewed.” Enter behind the pub on Bay Street.

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up in michigan Clockwise from top left: Hunting in Michigan; Susan’s grandparents during their courtship, likely in Detroit; Susan’s grandfather, George, at 18 or 19; Susan’s grandmother, Anna, pictured with her Finnish sisters-in-law in the 1920s; George showing off his catch in the 1950s; great-grandfather Nils Kukkola (center) in Finland.

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y grandfather was a finn, born in Baraga County in the U.P. He lived in a community of Finns, who may not have registered his birth until they made the trip into town. Finnish was my grandfather’s first language, which I discovered as a little girl when he took me to a Finnish “milk bar” in Detroit, and I heard him speaking words I didn’t understand for the first time. He had a long conversation with the barmaid, and I cannot vouch that he was

to and familiarity with the forest lands. At the turn of the 20th century, my ancestral village of Reisjärvi was a center for making tar from the sap of pine trees. My great grandfather, Nils, arrived in Michigan courtesy of the Calumet Mining Company, who paid for his passage. Nils had to pay back his transport by working in the copper mines. He did that and more, soon sending for his wife and oldest child, a daughter born in Finland.

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drinking milk. My grandfather also sucked tobacco under his lower lip, a habit necessitating the placement of empty coffee cans under my grandparents’ living room furniture.

From a child’s perspective, this all seemed normal.

His parents emigrated from a small village in Ostrobothnia, a province renowned for being the poorest in Finland. People suffered through centuries of famine. The Ostrobothians enjoy a reputation as brave, calm and reliable people, and Finns generally were good candidates for working in the winter conditions of the U.P. Ostrobothians are sometimes called Forest Finns, because of their connection 20

addition to homesteading a farm property. One of the greatest dreams of a Finlander is to own property, so the opportunity to homestead must have been enticing. It was a dream that would always be beyond their reach in Finland. The family of nine lived mainly off the land, resulting in my grandfather being a great hunter and fisherman.

When my grandfather was a teenager, the family decided to pull up stakes in the Copper Harbor region and move down to Detroit. Jobs in the factories were better paying and easier work than copper mining. My great-grandmother, Liisa, ran a boarding house where Finnish émigrés

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could get a home-cooked meal and laundry done. Finnish boarding houses provided a little comfort and familiarity from home. The Finnish language is not related to many others, so Finns tended to cluster together. Names are tricky, too. Finns shortened their names but also chose new ones that were not even related to their originals.

On his naturalization papers, Nils changed his name from Kukkola to Mansen. My grandfather kept his Kukkola name, perhaps a sign of his pride in his heritage. Now I have both Kukkola and Mansen cousins, but we are all the same family.

Part of the Finnish character is the desire to escape for reflection and restoration with nature. Could this be how the exodus Up North began? Was it ingrained in the character of our Nordic ancestors? A Finn would likely have a rustic cabin with a wood-burning sauna on the shore of a lake. The landscape of Michigan mimics that of Finland—one more reason why the Finns migrated to our state.

“Up North” is part of the vernacular known to all Michiganders. It is code for time spent by the side of a lake. As a child, I knew intuitively that an excursion “Up North” involved a lakeside.

Sometimes we went to my uncle’s cottage; sometimes, we joined friends at their weekend places. “Cottage” was a much better description of the cabins we visited than the luxurious second homes that occupy the lake shores today. Cottages from the 1950s were often flimsy board-and-batten constructions, with no heat, no plumbing and simple light bulbs hanging from the ceilings.

Those early connections to the land forged a bond that must have been similar to the ones my Finnish ancestors felt. I now live in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, one of the most beautiful places in the world. But when people ask where I am from, I always reply, “Michigan.” There is no question that I am a daughter of the Great Lakes.

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At a time when community matters, perhaps more than ever, The Cooks’ House welcomes neighbors and travelers to share a meal.

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From left: Executive Chef and Cooks’ House co-owner Jennifer Blakeslee with cooks Calvin Patterson and Jackson Swanson; Blakeslee uses bread from Common Good Bakery and 9 Bean Rows for her harvest dressing (stuffing).

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Community Thanksgiving at The Cooks’ House. Two o’clock.

Bring a dish to pass if you can. If you can’t bring a dish, show up anyway.

It might be the most casual invite in town.

Each Thanksgiving, the petite Traverse City restaurant on Wellington Street shuts down, letting staff enjoy a day off with their families, but the door is left open for this special community tradition, returning after a three-year pandemic pause.

While the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” Thanksgiving Day marathon plays in the kitchen, Co-Chefs and owners Jennifer Blakeslee and Eric Patterson prep turkeys provided by Oryana, mash potatoes and Jen makes her famous buttery stuffing (we’ve got the recipe for you on page 26). There are heaps of donated pastries from Common Good Bakery and 9 Bean Rows. The restaurant’s crystal glassware is swapped for disposable plates supplied by Bay Area Recycling for Charities.

It’s a small gathering, typically around 40 people. A divorcée whose kids are out of town, couples who don’t want to make a big meal just for themselves, travelers up for a weekend, a winemaker still in the middle of harvest season who can’t leave the vineyard for too long.

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One year, a family who lost their home in a fire earlier that week joined in.

“It’s a mishmash of people who have come to share a meal,” Blakeslee says. “A get-to-know-your-neighbor kind of thing. It’s pretty neat.”

There’s no table service (the staff has the day off, remember; though sometimes they choose to stop by and help). The buffet, rounded out by guests’ contributions, is always a surprise. Some years see lots of desserts. Others see no desserts but several green bean casseroles.

“It’s fun to watch people get creative, and you can tell they’re really proud of what they’re bringing,” Patterson says. “They’ll come back to the kitchen and fuss a little bit on minor things they had to finish up. It’s a cool vibe.”

As the last bites are eaten, cigars are pulled out and taken to the porch. The 5 o’clock sky fades from purple to black. After just a few short hours, newly made friends trickle out into the evening, empty dishes in hand, a community strengthened.

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The Cooks’ House Recipes for a Harvest Feast ALL RECIPES SERVE 8 GUESTS

Roasted Chestnuts 2 pounds chestnuts 2 Tablespoons Boss Mouse smoked butter 2 sprigs of fresh thyme Lemon wedge ¼ cup chopped parsley Maldon salt 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. On the flat side of each chestnut score an ‘x’—this keeps the chestnuts from exploding in the oven, and you do not want to clean up that mess.

3. Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet tray in a single layer.

4. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the scored shell starts to peel back. You want the shell to peel away easily; 15 minutes is a good start, but use your own judgment.

5. When the chestnuts are finished roasting, take them out of the oven and set aside.

6. In a pan large enough to hold the chestnuts, melt the butter along with the sprigs of thyme over medium heat.

7. Squeeze lemon into the butter.

8. Add the chestnuts, parsley and some Maldon salt to taste. Toss the whole mess together, pour into a serving dish and eat.

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Roasted Squash Salad 1 delicata squash 1 small acorn squash 1 small kabocha squash Salad oil (any edible oil used in salad dressings; your pick) ½ cup tahini Rice wine vinegar, to taste Sugar, to taste Salt, to taste Baby kale, a big handful ½ cup mixed nuts and seeds, roasted (we used hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds) ⅛ cup simple vinaigrette Iron Fish Distillery maple syrup 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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2. Do not peel squash because it adds a nice flavor and toothiness—yes, you can eat the skin of hard squash as long as the skin is not too thick.

3. Cut squash in half, and deseed. The delicata can be kept as a half, however, you will want to cut the other two squash into quarters.

4. Now, cut each squash into ⅜” slices— don’t get too wound up about exact thickness here. Just don’t make them so thin that they burn, or so thick that they are unruly. A lot of cooking is about making these kinds of decisions.

5. Toss squash in some salad oil and a bit of salt.

6. Place squash on a sheet tray in a single layer, but make sure it isn’t too spread out as it will cause the squash to dry out.

7. Roast until squash is golden brown.

8. While the squash is roasting, put the tahini in a mixing bowl and thin down with a little cold water. You are looking for a consistency of loose cashew butter.

9. Add rice wine vinegar and sugar to the tahini. (If you like sharp tastes, then add more vinegar and less sugar. If you like it sweeter, then add more sugar and less vinegar. Or, go for a nice balance of the two.)

10. Season the tahini sauce with salt— you got it, to taste.

11. Pulse the toasted nuts and seeds in the food processor until well chopped, but not pureed.

To plate: Spread the tahini sauce onto a platter. Arrange the squash slices on top of the tahini. Toss the baby kale with a bit of the simple vinaigrette and place on top of the squash. Sprinkle the nut mixture on the kale. Drizzle with maple syrup. Top with mixed seeds and nuts.

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Clockwise: Cook Calvin Patterson adds a sprinkle of parsley to the harvest dressing.

(Wondering what the difference is between stuffing and dressing? Stuffing is cooked inside a turkey and dressing gets cooked on its own.); Blakeslee likes to serve sweet and savory sauces with her leftover stuffing breakfast. She keeps Northport Orchards’ quince hot sauce and quince syrup on hand; The Cooks’ House family.

Harvest Dressing (Aka Stuffing)

1 loaf ciabatta bread from Common Good Bakery 1 loaf fennel sea salt bread from 9 Bean Rows 1 pound butter (4 sticks) 3 carrots, diced in food processor until well chopped 4 ribs celery, diced in food processor until well chopped 2 onions, diced in food processor until well chopped 2 pounds ground pork 1 head garlic 7 leaves sage, chopped 1 branch rosemary, chopped 1 bunch parsley, chopped 4 sprigs fresh thyme ¼ bottle dry white wine 2 handfuls Saltless Sea Creamery Parmichigano cheese

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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Dice the bread—small, about the size of a die.

3. Melt half the butter (2 sticks) and toss with the bread and some salt.

4. Put bread on a sheet tray in a single layer and toast until golden brown. Stir one time to ensure even browning. Once toasted, put into a large bowl.

the amount of wine. Let cook until wine is almost reduced, then put into same bowl as toasted bread.

7. Using the same pan, sauté veggies with remaining butter (2 sticks) over medium heat until soft.

8. Add remaining wine. Cook until wine is half the amount.

9. Put this into the bowl of bread and sausage.

5. While bread is browning let’s make the sausage part of the stuffing. In a pan large enough to hold the pork, cook over medium-high heat with oil, until well browned.

10. Pour into a greased casserole pan large enough to hold.

6. Once the pork is browned, add minced garlic, salt to taste, sage, rosemary, parsley, thyme and ½

13. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and cook for 1 hour.

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12. Cover with foil.

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The Next Day Leftover Stuffing Breakfast Leftover stuffing, slice as much as you want about ½” thick Eggs, as many as there are people eating Some butter Salt Some leftover gravy would be nice if you still have some. Heated up in a pot.

1. Heat a sauté pan over mediumhigh heat. Add butter. Once the butter is hot, sauté the stuffing until golden brown, flip over and cook until golden brown. Put on a plate.

2. Turn the heat down to medium.

Add a bit more butter. Once the butter is melted and a little hot, crack the eggs into it. Season lightly with salt.

3. As the eggs are cooking, baste the eggs with butter.

4. Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, pour some gravy on the stuffing and top with the egg.

Carly Simpson is the managing editor of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine and editor of MyNorth’s popular email newsletter The Daily Splash. Subscribe for free at MyNorth.com/Newsletter. csimpson@mynorth.com Courtney Kent is a photographer based in Traverse City. She loves exploring Northern Michigan with her husband and young son.

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A Sense of Place Charles Eisendrath left a dream job as foreign correspondent, packed up his family and reinvented himself as a cherry farmer in Northern Michigan.

Here, he reflects on the life-changing powers of a 160-year-old farmstead.

FOR CHARLES EISENDRATH, the road back to Overlook Farm began in Anatolia in 1972. The 32-year-old foreign correspondent and acting Paris bureau chief for Time Magazine was assigned a cover story on the international drug trade. After reporting that France’s DGSE (the French verintro by Allison Jarrell photos by Ben Eisendrath, @GrillworksBen sion of the CIA) had quietly engaged French smugglers to move arms to a number of Middle East countries, his life changed dramatically.

Phone lines were tapped. He received a call from “the political reporting section” of the U.S. Embassy (which didn’t exist) telling him to leave the bureau immediately because of a letter-bomb threat.

Then came the week of Sept. 11, 1973—the biggest story of his career, and the most dangerous time of his life. Eisendrath was told by the American Embassy that he and his wife and two young sons should flee Buenos Aires (where they were based) and take an impromptu “vacation” out of the country, in order to avoid potential reprisals (home bombings and kidnapping were common) due to his reporting on Argentinian dictator Juan Perón.

While in Uruguay, Eisendrath learned that Chilean President Salvador Allende had agreed to an interview with Time. His interview was scheduled in Chile for September 11—and unbeknownst to him, a coup was scheduled for that same day. Allende was assassinated not long before they were to meet, and Eisendrath found himself covering his third war—locked down in Chile, but more important, his competition was locked out of the country. He secured an international scoop: the first interview with Augusto Pinochet, four days after his coup.

It was on the plane out of Chile that Eisendrath pondered the life he was leading, and how it might compare to the alternatives. “Why exactly, had I gotten myself into something that required practicing the art of survival while describing other peoples’ wars?” he wrote.

Eisendrath decided his career wouldn’t stand in the way of growing roots and building a life. He wrapped up the week’s coverage, asked for R&R leave, was denied, and left anyway—moving his family to Overlook Farm in East Jordan, Michigan.

Eisendrath’s book, “Downstream from Here: A Big Life in a Small Place,” is a series of essays spanning four decades of his time spent in Charlevoix County, examining “the loves of a place inhabited temporarily, but which shape a person permanently.” Within these pages, he describes a special kind of love—the love of where you live—and how much a place can mean in one’s life.

In this excerpted chapter, “A Sense of Place” written in August 1987, Charles finds himself stepping away from his career, exploring his parents’ homesteading past, and following in their footsteps.

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August, 1987 f you expected a piece about a cherry orchard in northern Michigan to start with cherries, orchards or Michigan, I have already disappointed you. This one begins at la Chapelle de Bragny, a small, as these things go, Burgundian chateau owned, as it has been for centuries, by the de Carmoy family. The count’s name is Hervé, and he has many commendable qualities—earned as well as inherited. Hervé and his effervescent wife, Roseline de Rohan (part of the Chandon family, as in Moet & Chandon), were relatively new at the grand seigneur role, having taken over the place only a few years previously from Papa. The little theatrics played by these aristocrats in their thirties were for the benefit of the town. In de Carmoy eyes, their every move was watched. This couple, who literally owned the town, felt themselves checked for shortcomings daily. Were they elegant enough, kind enough, generous enough to be permitted to lord it over the rest? Hervé and Roseline spent their vacations making sure they looked and comported themselves accordingly, de rigueur. Their house guests, ditto.

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required deliberation. “With us, this has been going on for 500 years and it will keep going on for another 500,” he said.

“The town expects certain things from us. A certain standard. We play our roles. We do our best. But it does seem that every 200 years or so, they cut off our heads.”

Leave la Chapelle for, say, Provence? Might as well ask the steeple to separate itself from the chapel of Bragny. To the likes of us, who owned no home base in our own country and, during six years of married life, had moved five times, this dedication to place was a new way of going at the business of life. Or, to be exact, an extremely old one new to us.

Nevermind religion—even in terms of geography, we had neither church nor steeple to mark home from a distance.

embarrassment.

At thirty-two, I had witnessed, analyzed and communicated U.S. presidential elections, the Prince of Wales’ investiture, de Gaulle’s funeral and the Biafran War for a magazine with the biggest audience in the world. But where was my story? La Chapelle got me thinking in a new way. I had no la Chapelle. My little family was a tree without roots. I would grow some.

Like many a country house, Overlook Farm began as a marital evasion. My mother adored spending summers where she had as a girl, in a white-frame “cottage” with paint always so new you could see your reflection in the green shutters as well as the windows. Four-fifteen Michigan Avenue had cedar strip sleeping porches with nothing but a few yards of darkness separating you from the sounds of Lake Michigan made at night. My father thought Charlevoix was beautiful—how could he not? Facing the big lake from high sand bluffs, a gem called Lake Charlevoix to the east and the perfect natural harbor of Round Lake between, the place dazzles. In truth, he appreciated how it looked, but hated what it was. An esthete, he found resorts intellectually sterile and liked their socializing even less. He grew to positively loathe his in-laws, May and Charlie Rice, people given to closing off the street when even the nine-bedroom “cottage” could not accommodate the mob of 200 invited guests. But he conceded defeat, admitting that he must buy something in or near my mother’s family and the site of her childhood nostalgia. His instructions to the realtor became a legend*: “Find me something with a body of water between me and May Rice, and I’ll take it.” His two-week vacation ended, he departed for Chicago. (*As did the realtor himself, Earl Young, originator of Charlevoix’s “mushroom houses.”)

The plan of exclusion worked. Somehow, the one-toot ferry ride across the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix (the world’s shortest, according to an old Ripley’s Believe It or Not column mounted on board under glass) cut the number of in-law visits satisfyingly. Or maybe, it just seemed that way to my father. To the amazement of everyone, he pronounced the dilapidated place “perfect” and committed to buying it sight unseen.

It is not at all clear that my mother knew it was a done deal before the dutiful young wife wrote this letter about things (acreage, soil and well water quality, price, taxes) that to her husband were not nearly as important as seeing less of her mother:

Facing the big lake from high sand bluffs, a gem called Lake Charlevoix to the east and the perfect natural harbor of Round Lake between, the place dazzles.

I found this baselessness deeply unsatisfactory. I did not want to tour around the rest of my life as an observer, the way I was cruising the Vietnamese peace talks, European politics and the drug trade as a professional outsider.

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Previous spread: A blustery blue hour at Overlook Farm. Opposite: Charles and his son, Ben, grilling on a snowy winter evening. Below: An aerial view of Overlook Farm from fall 2021.

Sept 7, 1944 Thursday night 415 Michigan Avenue Charlevoix, Michigan Bill Darling. This has been a day! Starting at 6:30 this morning when Charles awakened me, until this moment at 8:45 pm, when I have tucked in the last young’un, and can finally tell all that has occurred. Everything reached a climax today, and all that I shall report is the result of many conversations in the course of several days, so I can’t give you a play-byplay account. When the deed was finally consummated this afternoon I tried to send you a ‘My God, I am shot’ telegram, but (Western Union) wouldn’t take it.* (*Because of the word “shot.” It was wartime, after all.)

The name of the place is Overlook Farm; the address is Route 2, East Jordan, Mich. The tax bill is assessed $2600, approximately half the value—but what the hell! It’s a divine place, and I’m thrilled.

Freud was right about Oedipus. I read those letters in 1985, a few days after my mother’s death. As she had revealed herself at thirty-five, I fell in love with her on the spot. At forty-four, I was experiencing her youth while being about as much senior to her as my father had been when they met at a picnic on the point of an island visible from the farm they bought a decade later. Time added yet another coincidence: In her letter, my mother was doing all her bubbling at precisely the same age I would be when I came to know Overlook Farm for the first time as the owner. That was, of course, long before the farm showed me what la Chapelle taught Hervé de Carmoy— that attachment to land goes beyond family history and remains unexplained. Can’t be explained. That’s probably the most important thing the place taught me. Without using an analogy, can anyone describe the color blue? Or middle “C?” Or love?

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Within a very few minutes of meeting Julia on a blind date, I’d said to myself, “Wrap it up, I’ll take it.” As the song goes, “Fools give you reasons, wise men never try.”

The year after buying Overlook, on the day World War II ended, my mother wrote again, this time to express the joy and relief of a young Jewish mother who had bought a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver to deal with the maraudering Nazis she envisaged storming the beaches of Lake Michigan.

I still have it, along with a photo of her at the wheel of a Red Cross army truck, both of them tucked away on a bookshelf at the farm.

The record of that first trip to Overlook was written in trees. Experience imprints most indelibly because, like an image, there is no first screening by reason, logic or even intuition. That is why political cartoons are the first target of censorship. It also explains why I learned so much in the decade between inheriting the farm and reading my mother’s letter.

The education began in 1972, after a flight from Paris to Traverse City, the

nearest airport. Our eldest was the age I had been when my screaming awakened my mother rudely enough for her to put it in a letter. Ben’s younger brother was an infant, and their mother had seen the place only once before.

I had never before planted a tree and knew nothing about them. If you had asked me about the root structures of various species, I would have resented it. Like all confirmed urbanites, I knew that roots went down, and that was all anyone needed to know. Complementing this total lack of competence was the utter lack of need for more trees. Trees were mostly what the place was. One hundred of 146 acres was woods.

In the five acres around the house, you couldn’t walk more than fifty feet without encountering a birch, beech, white pine, honey locust, cedar, ash or one of the thirty ancient apple trees from its days as a commercial orchard. And the huge, lyre-branch willow with its big toe tap-root in the septic line?

It swayed at the slightest provocation, with the smug good fortune

The trees I planted served more as markers of my local known world. The tiny bit of terrain I thought I might be able to deal with.

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Opposite: The farm’s cherries trees, bearing fruit in 2019. Left: The Eisendrath family enjoys an all-day pig roast in the sand.

of those with inherited nourishment.

My new compulsion for Landscaping 101 had nothing to do with Overlook Farm or its management requirements. The size of the place—rather the size of the care-taking—overwhelmed any sense of scale I had managed to develop as a perennial apartment renter in Baltimore, Washington, London and Paris. The trees I planted—or I should say transplanted, because they were all seedlings sprouted here and there around the place—served more as markers of my local known world. The tiny bit of terrain I thought I might be able to deal with. They are still there. I look at each of them every morning. They remind me that roots determine range, that innovation starts with what’s available, that the gap between us and our parents recedes and that recycling includes the thought process. Not bad for two little cedars and three white pines.

Our 1972 inspection trip lasted ten days. By the end, I had acquired enough sense to buy a 1965 International Harvester Scout, red and white, complete with the snowplow that said “this is home.” It cost $1,200. We then returned to “the big world” of international journalism, where there were premiers to be interviewed and power dinner parties to attend and an elegant apartment in the 16th arrondissement. In our absence—and several dimensions removed—the tiny cedars disappeared in the seven-foot luxuriance of big bluestem grass.

And so things remained until the economics of northern Michigan transformed life and property. In 1975 I took a two-thirds pay cut, leaving Time to start over as an assistant professor at University of Michigan. Up until then, lake frontage hadn’t been particularly valuable. Suddenly, it was everything, lifting property values along with ruinous taxes.

Time for a new strategy: from now on, luxuries needed to support themselves.

I consulted the Sherman brothers. Their home farm, a cherry orchard, was just down the road, and I had known them since their father bought the property and a small cannery in East Jordan. It was a good relationship, strong

enough for me to march into their offices, kick filthy gardening boots up on a desk and say how much I had come to dislike the local sociology. I was supposed to be the rich outsider with the hobby farm, I told them. They were the hardscrabble locals. Things had gone wrong because while I’d been running around the world, they’d built lakefront homes— homes I could not come close to affording.

“Fix the sociology, please,” I said. They laughed and opened their ledgers to where it showed the rent on our fields: They were paying $400 to us and $10,000 to Mrs. McDonald up the road for similar acreage.

“Two generations of you have asked the wrong question,” announced Bill Sherman, who had forsaken a career in diplomacy to run the family business. “Ask us about cherries.”

The next morning, I walked off an orchard with Bob Sherman, and the following April, Ted Sherman planted 1,100 trees. An additional 800 were added the next year. Three springs later they turned the hillside light pink.

Another three, and the fruit came in—and with it, money to support the place.

Ours was a savior orchard and my favored path to salvation led straight east from the kitchen door, between a pair of lilacs and another of crabapples, out between the cedars I had once carried on the blade of a shovel, sometimes wearing a son in a backpack. Twenty years later the cedars were fifty feet high, with lower branches that made a wall. I cut an arch through the wall and a swath through a transept of grass.

Yes, sometimes it did seem like walking into a country church, but a change in the weather, mood, or both could make it more like a sea that parts on cue. The path leads east towards sunrise and is only half as wide as the grass is tall.

In a good wind from the north or south, with the bluestem whiskers sweeping your face like spray, you are Moses delivering the Israelites. Follow on and there seems a promised land beyond a River Jordan called Mountain Road.

In the right conditions, young white pines grow eighteen inches a year, a pace that slows as they reach maximum height. Last year, I noticed that the three I had planted to define the known world were slowing down. The spaces between groups of branches, which indicate how much a conifer has grown in a year, had decreased to five or six inches at the top. My little trees were catching up to a pine my parents had planted not long after my mother wrote her letters.

Time to write some of this down.

Charles Eisendrath is a journalist, professor and inventor. He was the director of the Knight-Wallace Fellowships at University of Michigan, and is credited with turning it into one of the country’s most prestigious university journalism programs.

“Downstream from Here: A Big Life in a Small Place,” is available at bookstores and on Amazon.

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grandfather sits with his grandson curbside at an ice cream joint on Woodward Avenue. The two work feverishly to keep vanilla-orange twist cones from leaking down their wrists. In the humid haze of an August evening, the nearby intersection’s street lights wink in their dance of green, yellow, red, welcoming in a new batch of cars with each cycle.

“What’s that one, Papa?”

“A nineteen-seventy Dodge Challenger.”

“That one?”

“Fifty-nine Ford.”

“How do you know this! That one?”

“That’s a Volkswagen Thing.”

A McLaren Spider.

A 1960 Cadillac.

1957 Porsche Speedster.

Corvette.

Tesla.

Viper.

Mustang.

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RPMs surge and fall as the drivers gun their engines, waitThe two used to watch James Bond movies together, so ing for the light to turn.

Hagerty’s first wish was for an Aston Martin. But it was a The swelling ranks of cool cars and car lovers on Woodsnow bank that turned out to hold the seed of a restoration ward Avenue tonight, during Detroit’s annual Dream Cruise, project that would result in a dream car for the ages. is part fantasy, part retrospective, part museum, part drag Frank and McKeel knew a local body shop owner who strip—a parade of hot rods, classics, one-of-a-kinds, collecthad two old Porsches sitting in the foundation of an unbuilt ibles and eye-popping luxury cars, but also just ordinary peogarage on Old Mission Peninsula’s Bluff Road; from age 11, ple driving vehicles they love. Each year, the fest draws 1.5 McKeel started visiting with his dad, nudging the guy, makmillion people and 40,000 classic ing offers on the decrepit 1967 cars from around the globe, from as 911S (the “S” stands for sport, an far away as New Zealand, Australia enhanced version with a more and Japan, for a week of shows, papowerful engine). At last, for $500, rades, live bands and nightly cruisthe deal was made and father and ing, making it the single largest son dug it out of the snow and car-related event in the world. brought it into their workshop, During the last few years of the where it began a slow and steady Woodward Dream Cruise, devoted transformation. car lovers could even do a drive-up The fire-engine red 911 is still renewal of their wedding vows, in Hagerty’s possession. “This is courtesy of Hagerty, the Traverse one of the most sought-after City–born insurance companyPorsches, one of the Holy Grails,” turned-automotive-lifestyle comhe says. In mint condition, the car pany. Dozens of car geeks roll up in is worth $368,000; to McKeel, it’s their beloved rides to a backdrop priceless. that reads “As Long as We Both It’s in keeping with the family’s Shall Cruise,” where they’re proingrained passion, the one serving vided bow ties and veils, cupcakes as the genesis for the family busiand sparkling apple cider and a ness that goes far beyond cars chance to reaffirm their love. For themselves and instead taps into each other or their wheels? Either the human attachment to them. might apply.

Hagerty Insurance launched in After all, car love runs deep. It’s 1984, when Frank and Louise a sentiment Hagerty as an instituHagerty faced a personal frustraAbove: It took McKeel and his father two years tion is deeply in touch with, and tion: they couldn’t find insurance (and some serious digging out) to convince the one CEO McKeel Hagerty has infor their own classic boats and owner of a run-down Porsche 911S to sell it to herited, intuited and used to transcars. Hagerty Insurance began in them for restoration. Right: Hagerty still drives the fully restored Porsche on his favorite routes form a family niche business into a their basement as they created on Old Mission Peninsula and M-22. global phenomenon—one with a policies for hard-to-value/insure surprising mission to preserve a classic boats; within a few years, disappearing aspect of American culture. half of all classic-boat owners were Hagerty clients.

By 1991, the company was ready to expand to classic The hagerty cinderella story is well known to many, cars and introduced a specialty auto policy. Not long after, both in Northern Michigan and within the car community. in 1995, two of the family’s grown children, McKeel and Although the company was established in 1984, the seeds his sister Kim, returned home to Northern Michigan to run of it were sown much earlier. the family business.

Frank and Louise Hagerty were insurance agents by “Very few businesses succeed by creating some new trade, but their shared passion was their collection of classic human need,” McKeel Hagerty says. “They identify a need cars and boats. “Cars were where it was at for my dad,” or emotion that was there and tap into it in a way that McKeel Hagerty says. “We had a car workshop attached to hasn’t been done before. We tapped into the emotion that the house. My earliest memories are when I was around is in our members, and certainly was in my family.” two years old, sitting in a truck he was restoring.”

The love of cars is a widespread enough emotion: AcThat passion was a given that shaped the family dynamcording to statistics, 69 million Americans identify as car ics. “If you wanted to spend time with Dad, you were in the enthusiasts and 43 million American vehicles fall into “car garage with him,” Hagerty says. “I had the [car] bug early, of interest” categories—sports cars, vintage cars, collectibles, but it was [about] connection with him.” something a step beyond the family SUV. The numbers are A Hagerty family ritual: Each child, at the age of 13, powerful enough to continue to fuel Hagerty’s growth; in chose a car as a project to restore with Frank. “These were 2021, the company reported a 24 percent year-over-year cool cars, but not big fancy collectibles … it didn’t matter revenue increase, to $619 million, and bills itself as “an autohow valuable,” Hagerty says. “Even when I was eight, nine motive enthusiast brand offering a specialty automotive inyears old, I knew my time was coming to pick out a car.” surance platform.” Last year, Hagerty merged with Aldel T R AV E R S E / N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2

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“My earliest memories are when I was around two years old, sitting in a truck [my dad] was restoring.”

–MCKEEL HAGERTY Aldel Financial Inc. and went public, its pro forma value skyrocketing to $3.1 billion.

It’s most definitely a story of local family makes good—very good. But beyond that, it’s about love.

The hagerty mothership in downtown Traverse City is an elegant brick-and-glass building perched in the heart of Old Town. At the front, a cylindrical three-story glass showroom holds a rotating collection of classic cars that gleam in the slanting light of the morning sun, as do the cars that pull up to it for the Friday morning Cars and Caffeine event Hagerty hosts. Here, an introduction is easy, and includes the

most musical words a collector can hear: “Tell me about your car.” Enthusiasts park side by side, pop hoods and work in quick bites of complimentary donuts as they make small talk, field questions and admire each other’s wheels.

Similar events have caught fire around the country, drawing car people to nerd out and chat to the point that often the big silver carafes of coffee don’t get a lot of action—it’s all about the cars. As friendly as these get togethers are, they’re easy to write off as a nice-for-them klatch for obsessives, not the rest of us, but McKeel Hagerty has a response to people who tell him they’re “not car people.”

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of nostalgia, curiosity, appreciation or to make a statement.

Maybe our car is in fact a car of interest—that convertible we garage until summer, the high-performing German luxury ride, the midlife crisis sports car, the old muscle car.

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passerby eyes their wheels and gives them a thumbs up.

(The worst? When they visibly, publicly break down by the side of the road. “Total thumbs down,” says Hagerty.)

And then, there are those who center their lives around the pursuit of extraordinary cars—the realm of race-team ownership and multi-million-dollar auctions and museumlike garages. These are among some of Hagerty’s most fascinating clients.

“The lengths people will go to in order to get great cars is unreal,” Hagerty says. He admits to knowing a collector who purposely married into a family with an enviable stable of cars.

He also knows someone who created a submarine for an early attempt to reach the RMS Titanic in order to recover the fabled 1912 Renault Type CB Coupé de Ville—accurately referenced in James Cameron’s movie— known to have gone down with the wreck. It was never found, but the attempt says everything about what revs the engines of the car-obsessed.

Cars hold value for countless reasons, but the ones that interest Hagerty personally, he says, are sports and racing cars from the mid-1950s through 1970, explaining that the most valuable cars tend to fall in that range with only a couple of exceptions. “Part of it, for me, is the cars from that era are simply beautiful,” he says. He falls hard for those that have some recognizable history. “When I see a car connected with an event, a famous race or a great driver, that kind of moves me … I like to take the mental leap of ‘what would that have been like?’”

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“I’ve developed my own sort of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, when it comes to cars,” he says. “At the bottom is transportation value—the need to get from point A to point B.” Up a level? The much more interesting social value, “comparing one car versus another as a signaling device,” he says. (Think campaigns such as “Love: It’s what makes a Subaru a Subaru.”) The highest level is what Hagerty describes as “transformational value through driving and exploration.” This, he adds, is what Henry Ford intended when he built a car that an ordinary person could, as Ford said, “enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God’s great open spaces.”

Hagerty claims that a lot more of us fall among the loftier emotional levels of the car-ownership hierarchy than we’d admit, with few Americans feeling simply “meh” about their cars. Why else would we choose our colors and option packages so carefully, add the pine-shaped air fresheners and thoughtfully curated bumper stickers? Who hasn’t flown down a beautiful stretch of road, music cranked, windows down, feeling the blessing of those hours of pleasure?

Most of us have. Some of us feel that pleasure intensely and often. We are, Hagerty insists, just like their clientele— people who love a car or cars for reasons

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His dream ride is the famous Mercedes 300 SLR raced by Sir Stirling Moss, one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsports, who set the record in 1955’s legendary Mille Miglia (1,000-mile) race in Italy. “Most people would tell you it was the greatest day of driving, ever,” Hagerty says.

And here, Hagerty’s CEO polish turns to a bit of schoolboy crush; he admits he’s actually seen the car a couple of times, the one enthusiasts simply call “722,” the numbers painted on the side of it representing Moss’s 7:22 a.m. start time.

What gave him chills, he says, was the last time the car was in Monterey, California—at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, one of the most prestigious car events in the world, where collectible cars are judged for authenticity, function, history and style.

“The head of marketing for Mercedes called me and said, ‘Hey dude, come over to the trailer—we’re about to start 722.’” And so, a small group gathered as the ignition was turned and the sound, Hagerty says, was “extraordinary … it’s difficult to explain. Not loud … but not quiet. It was literally like a rocket ship running on four wheels.”

His own best moment behind the wheel of a car was when history, driving greatness and car love converged in one magical afternoon. “I was at an event in Sante Fe driving a Jaguar D type—this beautiful multimillion-dollar car,” he says. “I spent the entire afternoon chasing Stirling Moss, who was driving a brand-new Mercedes, through the mountains. When we stopped for lunch, he came over and said, ‘Wherever did you find your D type, and how long have you had it?’ I said, ‘It’s not mine, but I think you raced against it once in Cuba.’”

Based on that shining moment outside of Santa Fe, if there is a summit to the triangular mountain that is Hagerty’s hierarchy of car needs, he has reached it—at least personally. But professionally, his concerns lie with the future as much as with his love of the past. A future in which the art of driving could soon disappear.

Hagerty insurance could have stayed a thriving and profitable niche insurance company. But as McKeel Hagerty says, “you don’t find a lot of emotional attachment to a company that just sends you a bill once or twice a year.” Instead, under his guidance, it became something entirely new: an automotive lifestyle brand with a mission and a community.

A car person finds their way to Hagerty.com and soon finds not only practical products—like insurance and valuation tools—but also a membership experience with multiple layers. Former Road & Track editor-in-chief Larry Webster helms a richly designed bimonthly magazine, Hagerty Drivers Club, that mails to all members. Popular videos, such as their “Barn Find Hunter” series, have a sturdy fan-base as well, with more than 100 episodes chronicling the discovery of under-the-tarp treasures not unlike Hagerty’s 911S. Members also receive industry discounts, VIP access to Hagerty-branded events and car shows, and roadside assistance—but most important, they find each other. “Car people live in this community,” Hagerty says. “And the purpose of it is to save driving and car culture for future generations.”

Hagerty believes that the culture of American driving

does, in fact, need to be saved.

Americans are driving less in recent years—the pandemic and then the soaring gas prices have diminished the number of miles we put on our cars these days. Consider too the changing culture of Uber, Lyft and all things deliverable, as well as the shift in demographics: Boomers and Gen Xers saw driving as fun and offering a sense of freedom; Millennials and Gen Z see cars more negatively, as expensive, burdensome, even ecologically uncool. According to data from Jerry car insurance, while 70 percent of Baby Boomers and 66 percent of Generation X got their licenses as soon as they could, only 53 percent of Generation Z and 54 percent of Millennials said the same.

The feel of driving is changing exponentially as well—gasoline combustion engines are likely on their way out as energy and global warming concerns are addressed, and AI and

The best thing that happens to anyone who owns a car they deem special is the shot of joy and validation when a passerby eyes their wheels and gives them a thumbs up.

driverless cars may render driving skills less of a must-have and more of a nice-to-have in the not too distant future.

“We need to create a lot of on ramps to the car world—to make it approachable, friendly,” Hagerty says. And although the company has scooped up ownership of numerous highend Concours d’Elegance events, they also champion interaction that’s less velvet rope, more hands-on.

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a flat tire or tame a squealing drive belt. Perhaps the chance of falling in love with a car can reverse the trend; and cultivating that love is what McKeel Hagerty is banking on.

As the evening grows dark, the light on Woodward blinks green once more and tires squeal, sending the smell of rubber and exhaust rising into the dusky night. The ice cream is long gone, only a sticky memory as grandfather and grandson spend just one more moment, one more light cycle watching the parade pass by.

Together, the cars are an orchestra, their shockwaves of sound vibrating through the chests of thousands of onlookers who line the fabled cruising strip. By now people have gathered on medians, perched on tailgates, popped open camp chairs and are peering over restaurant railings and rooftop decks, all to take in a spectacle born from the American love affair with the automobile.

In the midst of such an outpouring of car love, it seems hard to imagine a different future, one where quiet electric cars glide under the guidance of artificial intelligence, one where a kid never falls in love with a dream car, never knows the pleasure of clean white wall or polished chrome or tinkering under the hood until the engine purrs.

That’s a future Hagerty is willing to re-imagine. “We’ll need to be a bridge generation between this and electric vehicles,” he says. “That’s the call we have to answer to. We want to position ourselves in the evolution.”

In the meantime, he’ll continue to push the parameters of their work—in media, with events, in educating drivers and creating and preserving culture. And at the end of the day, he’ll hit the road home through the sinuous curves of Center Road, cruising north on Old Mission Peninsula in a fiery red 1967 Porsche 911S; the only car, he says, that he’ll never sell.

“We’ll grow old together. And that’s how it will be.”

Cara McDonald is executive editor of MyNorth Media and Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. She is a car person.

photo courtesy of McKeel Hagerty

and continues to build the National Historic Vehicle Register, which documents the history of America’s significant automobiles, preserving their information for future generations in perpetuity at the Library of Congress.

The company also offers various hands-on driving opportunities like the Hagerty Driving Experience, a twohour session that puts drivers behind the wheel of classic cars and teaches the basics of starting, operating and driving a manual transmission. Club track days, a racing school and a platform for helping people rent out and experience old cars all create opportunities for ordinary drivers to get hooked on vintage vehicles. And there is, of course, the weekly Cars and Caffeine from late spring until fall each year.

Internally, every Hagerty employee can learn about repair and restoration, and the staff spend hundreds of hours collectively restoring a single car each year through the Employee Restoration Program. Recent completed restorations include a 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Roadster, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Coupe and a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I. One of the gaps Hagerty hopes to bridge is the perception that special interest cars are the domain of the rich.

“It’s not about wealthy people,” he insists. “This is a much more down-to-earth activity. People with very different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds can understand and appreciate [cars]. I can park a really cool Camero next to a really cool Ferrari and we can both acknowledge each car for what it is,” he says. “It’s not a complicated discussion.”

The other is generational. “It used to be you had to be pretty mechanically inclined—forty years ago if you were into classic cars or restoring vehicles, you had to work on cars too, which filtered people out,” he adds. And quite frankly, one of the current challenges in maintaining a car culture is that the next generation of drivers doesn’t really know how to use tools, never mind how to change T R AV E R S E / N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2

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SUTTONS BAY Decked with tinsel and lights, the boutiques and restaurants tucked along either side of M-22 are brimming with gifts and goodies.

SHOP LOCAL On St. Joseph Street, The Front Porch is your stop for housewares and gifts for cooks and the cottage. Find high-quality apparel at Bahle’s, sweets at Murdick’s Fudge Shoppe, and visit Poppy Things for Michigan-made décor, jewelry and more.

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MAKE MERRY You’ll have a holly jolly time on the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail during its annual Toast the Season events (Nov. 4–6 and Nov. 11–13).

Spend a weekend sipping local wines paired with local bites and buy a few bottles to gift. lpwines.com; MyNorthTickets.com SANTA’S SECRET Grand Traverse Bike Tours offers four winter microadventures, each paired with a winery or brewery. Snowshoe through a vineyard, fat tire bike on the Leelanau Trail … it’s the perfect experiential gift. grandtraversebiketours.com WINTER WONDERLAND Less than a mile from downtown, Stites Natural Area has glacier-carved valleys and ridges that offer spectacular views when the leaves have fallen. The trail is a .65-mile out-and-back hike or snowshoe. leelanauconservancy.org

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LELAND SHOP LOCAL On Main Street, Leland Gal offers bright, color-soaked home décor and apparel, while Leelanau Books is known for their vast selection of fiction and nonfiction, plus plenty of family fun during the holidays. Head to Harbor House Trading Co. for all of your outdoor apparel needs, from brands like North Face and Patagonia, to Smartwool and Osprey.

Small-town charm and holiday cheer abound in this village aglow with cozy shops and eateries. Stop to see historic Fishtown and its shanties dusted in snow, with Lake Michigan’s frigid waters just beyond.

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MAKE MERRY Grab a latte and cozy up at Madcap Coffee Company off Main Street (formerly Blue Boat Coffee).

Madcap is known for carefully roasting their beans in small batches—pick up a bag or two to gift the coffee lovers in your life. madcapcoffee.com SANTA’S SECRET Check out The Warren, a brand-new collective that’s home to three Leelanau makers: Sarah Peschel, Kelsey McQuown of Moraine and Kristin Hussey of Kristin MacKenzie Design.

Find handmade jewelry, fine art prints, vintage pieces and much more. thewarrenleland.com

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WINTER WONDERLAND Just five minutes north of downtown lies Clay Cliffs Natural Area, where you can snowshoe a scenic 1.5-mile trail system and enjoy stunning views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan. Situated 200 feet above Lake Michigan, the viewing platform offers a one-of-a-kind photo op. leelanauconservancy.org

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GLEN ARBOR When holiday shopping is followed up with gleeful sled rides down the Dune Climb, all will be merry and bright.

SHOP LOCAL Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday are wonderful times to support area businesses (and Glen Arbor’s annual Bed Parade and PJ Party are an added bonus). Stroll downtown for local gifts from Cherry Republic, Cottage Book Shop, Coastal and more.

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MAKE MERRY Tucked between M-22 and Sleeping Bear Bay, you’ll find lights glowing and laughter flowing from inside Glen Arbor Wines— a snug wine bar that’s just about as merry as it gets.

Grab a glass of Farmstead Red and sit a spell. glenarborwines.com SANTA’S SECRET It’s no secret that the gift of chocolate brings holiday cheer, but did you know that 10 minutes south in Empire, Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate handmakes delicious confections like truffles and hot drinking chocolate?

Cozy up with a cup and pop some sweets into your kiddos’ stockings. grocersdaughter.com WINTER WONDERLAND Experience the best crosscountry skiing in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at Alligator Hill,just west of town. All three loops (easy, intermediate and advanced) offer plenty of long downhill runs and equally long climbs. nps.gov

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CHEBOYGAN Winter in this buzzing city on the shore of Lake Huron brings promises of thick powder for snowy adventures and cozy moments in downtown’s shops and restaurants.

SHOP LOCAL On Main Street, bop into Bittersweet for personalized gift baskets and holiday cookies.

A few doors down, swing into a trio of shops—all connected together; it’s a fun experience— Simply Marcella for pearl jewelry and women’s apparel, Stormy Kromer A Cap & Ale House for outdoor gear and a beer and The Pig ‘N’ Whistle for retro candy stocking stuffers.

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MAKE MERRY The Queens Head Wine Pub—and its leather chairs, wood tables and large fireplace—is an inviting and relaxed spot for elevated pub fare and beverages. Order the smoked trout chowder to start while you browse the wine list. thequeensheadwinepub.com

WINTER WONDERLAND Duncan Bay Nature Preserve is just outside of downtown (a three-minute drive). A flat 0.9-mile roundtrip trail leads to Lake Huron and is a favorite spot for locals to snowshoe. Check online for lantern-lit hike events with Little Traverse Conservancy. landtrust.org HOLIDAY EVENTS Dec. 1–31 Light Up Local Tree Displays

Dec. 3 Parade of Lights & Community Christmas Party Dec. 17 Family Friendly Cocoa Crawl

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SANTA’S SECRET The Creation Station DIY Studio & Right Brain Toys offer paint-your-own pottery and lots of crafts that make awesome gifts, plus they specialize in creative toys and science and art kits. creationstationmi.com

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SHOP LOCAL Mitchell, Lake and Howard streets bustle with shoppers. Stop at American Spoon for holiday baking supplies (and find showstopping recipes online for fudge tarts and jam-filled hand pies).

The Rocking Horse Toy Company has been a go-to spot for parents for more than 40 years.

Twinkling lights shine throughout the historic Gaslight District, home to dozens of shops.

Be sure to stop at the greenery-studded gazebo in neighboring Pennsylvania Park for photos.

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MAKE MERRY For your friend who loves craft spirits and Northern Michigan, High Five Spirits has two fab options: Mackinac Island rum (four variations— barrel-aged, vanilla cinnamon, banana, coconut) and Petoskey Stone gin. The bottles are pretty darn cool; put a bow on it and under the tree it goes. gypsyvodka.com

WINTER WONDERLAND Reserve one of the six rustic cabins at Wilderness State Park and spend a long weekend exploring the area. In winter, the cabins are only accessible by foot, snowshoes, cross-country skis and snowmobiles, so plan for a fun adventure. (Did you know the DNR sells gift cards that can be used for rentals and overnight stays? Purchase online, over the phone or in person at a Michigan state park or harbor.) michigan.gov/dnr HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 18 Ladies Opening Night

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SANTA’S SECRET The work of Petoskey-based artist Kevin Barton is instantly recognizable—heavily textured, brightly colored paintings inspired by the North.

His pieces showcase beloved destinations in Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Leelanau, Mackinac Island, Petoskey and Traverse City, from downtown scenes to local farms and shops.

A Barton painting always makes for an unforgettable gift. kevinbartonartist.com

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HARBOR SPRINGS SHOP LOCAL One of our favorite gifts to receive? Tom’s Mom’s Cookies.

The beloved bakery makes some 3,500 dozen cookies each holiday season, mailing them out in colorful tins. For something extra special, Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls always delights. And browsing one-of-a-kind artwork at Hanni Gallery is a fab way to spend an hour.

Celebrate the season in this harborside hamlet on Little Traverse Bay, where the glow from the city’s Christmas tree has welcomed visitors and downtown shoppers since 1915.

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MAKE MERRY Go wine tasting at Pond Hill Farm and pick out a few bottles for gift giving and holiday dinners. The farm also sells Christmas trees and wreaths so you can cross décor off your list, too. pondhill.com SANTA’S SECRET A brilliant, starry ceiling twinkles above moviegoers at the Lyric Theatre. See a show between stops at your favorite shops, and grab a theater gift card for that hard-to-shop-for friend. lyricharborsprings.org WINTER WONDERLAND Explore 6.5 miles of trails (3.5 are groomed for snowshoeing and crosscountry skiing) at Goodhart Farms Nature Preserve, about 20 minutes north of downtown.

The property is a mix of meadows, forest, old orchards and pine plantations. Scenic rolling fields offer Lake Michigan views. landtrust.org

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CHARLEVOIX Charlevoix shines during the holiday season with festively decorated galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The city’s bright red lighthouse is the icing on top (and a beautiful photo op).

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SHOP LOCAL Browse boutiques on Bridge Street, and look for a sign to the tucked-away Van Pelt Alley.

The Lake House has gifts for all ages, from home décor to pet items; find old-fashioned candies at The Taffy Barrel (perfect for stockings); and browse local art at Charlevoix Circle of Arts’ gift shop.

MAKE MERRY For a truly memorable wine tasting experience, visit 1918 Cellars at Castle Farms. Located in a historic wing of the castle, the space has barn-wood ceilings and a herringbone-pattern floor with tiles dating back to the original 1918 construction.

It’s especially cozy come winter. castlefarms.com SANTA’S SECRET Charlevoix’s popular Mushroom House Tours continue daily through the end of November. Spend the morning shopping, grab lunch downtown and then meet up with guide Edith Pair, who has extensively researched the famous Earl Young homes and provided tours for more than 10 years. mushroomhousetours.com WINTER WONDERLAND Mt. McSauba has it all: downhill skiing, snowboarding/ terrain park, groomed crosscountry trails, 80 acres of ungroomed trails, a sledding hill, skating rink and more. cityofcharlevoix.org

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TRAVERSE CITY Grand Traverse Bay winks in the background as shoppers admire the Christmas tree on Front Street, browse boutiques in the trendy Warehouse District and delight in the magic of a fresh snow at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

SHOP LOCAL Front Street’s shops and restaurants are all fabulously festive. A few of the many must-visits are: My Secret Stash for Michigan-made gifts, M22 for outdoor apparel, Orvis Streamside for the finest flyfishing gear and Toy Harbor for creative children’s presents.

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MAKE MERRY Visit The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and you’ll feel like you’re shopping inside a snow globe. Roam the Mercato and peruse shops like High Five Threads, Moonstruck Gardens and Silver Fox Jewelry.

Then cozy up with a bevvy at Left Foot Charley or Earthern Ales. thevillagetc.com SANTA’S SECRET Give the gift of serenity (or enjoy some yourself!) at Solitude Float & Wellness Spa in downtown TC. “Float” sessions involve floating in an Epsom salt bath, giving you a sense of weightlessness and deep relaxation. Or choose from an array of massage services, including deep tissue, Swedish and reflexology. solitudefloatspa.com

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 19 Light Parade, Santa’s Arrival & Tree Lighting

Dec. 8 Ladies’ Night Dec. 16 Men’s Night

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WINTER WONDERLAND Mt. Holiday is your local destination for family fun, from skiing and snowboarding to downhill tubing. Hit the slopes, then warm up by the fire with a brew and some wings at the on-site gastropub, The Lodge. mt-holiday.com

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GRAYLING This city is a charmer. Our recommendation: Spend a day outdoors at Hanson Hills.

Then head downtown to warm up, do a little holiday shopping and grab a bite.

SHOP LOCAL With more than 40 shops under one roof, The Old Lumberyard Shoppes is your go-to stop for gifting (be sure to hit Up North Apparel & Gifts while you’re there!). Tip’n the Mitten is a must for all things made in Michigan. Art lovers, check out Main Branch Gallery and AuSable Artisan Village.

Outdoors lovers, you’ll rejoice at Northbound Outfitters and Ron’s Fly Shop.

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MAKE MERRY Warm up at Paddle Hard Brewing—order an artisan flatbread pizza or panini, and don’t forget to toast winter with a barrel-aged stout or a handcrafted cocktail. paddlehardbrewing.com SANTA’S SECRET Next door to Paddle Hard, you’ll find Coffee by Steph, offering everything from seasonal drinks and freshly roasted coffee to smoothies and treats (like her homemade pop tarts!). Grab a gift card to keep your loved ones cozy this winter. coffeebysteph.com WINTER WONDERLAND Hanson Hills has it all: downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, snowshoeing and 35 km of groomed Nordic ski trails. Get out there! hansonhills.org HOLIDAY EVENTS

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GAYLORD The Swiss-themed downtown of Michigan’s “Alpine Village” fittingly lies in the state’s snowbelt, where 140-plus wonderfully fluffy inches of snow fall on average each year.

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SHOP LOCAL Main Street is a can’t-miss shopping hub. 45th Parallel is your stop for outdoor apparel, Lilac and Lemon offers gorgeous hand-painted furniture and cozy goods, and Aub Marley’s antique store has eclectic treasures galore. Visit Alpine Chocolate Haus to give the gift of gourmet chocolate and Sugar Me Sweet Cake Shop for a custom cake to bring to your next holiday party.

MAKE MERRY Stay on Main Street and head to the newly opened Karma Taproom, with more than 20 brews on draft, plus an array of spirits. Have dinner delivered from a neighboring restaurant, then sit, sip and socialize! facebook.com/karmataproom

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ELK RAPIDS Tucked between Lake Michigan, Elk Lake and the Elk River, there’s no shortage of sparkling, frozen views in this darling village. After you browse downtown’s boutiques, visit Veterans Memorial Park to see the frosty landscapes for yourself.

SHOP LOCAL On River Street, Wildflower Soapworks, Stoney Cabin Toys and Word Love Goods have gifts galore. At newly opened Golden Hill Farms, find beautiful bouquets, beeswax candles and potted plants to spruce up your home for the holidays.

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MAKE MERRY Sip as you shop at Cellar 152, a gourmet wine and food market with holiday deals and a treasure trove of kitchen and home accessories. After picking out presents, spend some time on the heated outdoor deck for fantastic winter views as you enjoy specialty wines by the glass. cellar152.com SANTA’S SECRET Dig into The Flour Pot’s holiday confections, including the signature sugar cookies frosted with seasonal designs (think: holly wreaths, cheerful reindeer, crystal snowflakes).

Be sure to save some for Santa, too. theflourpot.co WINTER WONDERLAND When dusted with snow, the Elk Rapids Day Park is entirely enchanting. Stroll past sculptures made by local artists at the park’s Walk of Art, spot birds hunkering in hardwoods and look out across icy East Grand Traverse Bay. antrimcounty.org

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SHOP LOCAL Sing fa-la-la as you shop on Bridge Street: browse vintage finds and home décor at The Flying Pig, stock up on gourmet blends for holiday cooking at The Spice & Tea Exchange and delight in fabulously festive cookies at Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery.

Bellaire lights up during the holidays, literally.

Local businesses string hundreds of glowing strands across storefronts in time to welcome Santa to town during the annual Light Up the Night parade.

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MAKE MERRY Short’s Brewing Company, Mammoth Distilling, Hello Vino and Bee Well Mead & Cider share a block on Bridge Street.

Find bottles to gift and serve, then toast the season with friends. (Mammoth Distilling’s coffee liqueur makes a particularly good Holiday Hummer. Get the recipe: link.mynorth.com/hummer)

WINTER WONDERLAND Rent fat bikes from Paddles & Pedals, and check out the groomed trails (about 8 miles) at Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area. The Vandermark and Eckhardt trailheads are plowed for access, and the natural area’s additional 20-plus miles of ungroomed trails are open to hiking, snowshoeing and back-country skiing. glacialhillstrails.org HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 5 Holiday Gift Fair at Shanty Creek Resorts

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SANTA’S SECRET Give the gift of adventure.

Shanty Creek Resort’s Schuss Mountain has 42 runs and three terrain parks, but if skiing and snowboarding aren’t your thing, there’s still a whole lot of fun to be had, including snowshoeing, fat biking, even dogsledding.

The afterglow: Grab a fireside seat beside Base Camp, the resort’s food truck. shantycreek.com

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BOYNE CITY Winter is a celebration in this small town set on the shore of Lake Charlevoix with Boyne Mountain’s ski hills just 10 minutes away in friendly Boyne Falls.

SHOP LOCAL Walk Water Street with stops at Inspired Living (organic home goods, children’s games) and Provisions Wine Market & Deli (hostess gifts, holiday wines). And Lavender Hill Farm’s online shop is your source for local lavender spa packages, home accessories and culinary goodies.

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MAKE MERRY Muskrat Distilling serves pre-prohibition era cocktails with a modern twist, and because the distillery doesn’t distribute, you can only get bottles of its aged rum, vodka, gin and bourbon at the tasting room.

This is the distinctly Boyne gift you’ve been searching for. muskratdistilling.com SANTA’S SECRET Boyne Mountain Resort’s Chalet Edelweiss opened last February after undergoing an extensive renovation. The 35-room luxe retreat has an on-site Nordic sauna, rainfall showerheads and curated nosh boxes that include a bottle of Chalet Edelweiss Claret. A weekend here is the perfect gift to yourself. boynemountain.com

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 19 Earlier Than the Bird Holiday Sales

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WINTER WONDERLAND We love the 300-plus acre Avalanche Mountain Preserve for its close proximity to downtown and the many types of recreational activities to enjoy here.

Ski, snowmobile, snowshoe ... whatever you choose, just get out there. cityofboynecity.com

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CADILLAC You’ll have a downright jolly time in Cadillac.

Get all of your shopping done then hit the trails: 200 groomed miles for snowmobiles, 60-plus for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and 34 downhill ski runs.

SHOP LOCAL Ladies, don’t miss Mäksē Boutique and Serendipity, both on Mitchell Street. Then head to Willow Market & Meats for lunch and to grab locally sourced, gourmet gifts. More fun stops: McLain Cycle & Fitness and The Sweet Shop (get a box of the signature Snow Birds—white chocolate and Georgia pecans).

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MAKE MERRY Clam Lake Beer Company boasts 40 craft beers on tap, plus wines and cocktails.

Beyond that, the brewpub also has an extensive menu—pair a bacon cheddar apple grilled cheese with some truffle tots for the perfect comfort meal. clamlakebeerco.com SANTA’S SECRET Float along the mighty Pine River and soak in the surrounding snowy paradise during a guided winter rafting trip. Pine River Paddlesports Center is your guide, just 30 minutes west of town. thepineriver.com

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 12 Annual Band Booster Craft Show

Dec. 3 Manton Holiday Craft Show Dec. 8-11 German Holiday Market

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WINTER WONDERLAND Explore the 11-acre Waldeck Island Nature Preserve on Stone Ledge Lake.

This hidden gem offers a 1.2-mile loop trail for hiking or snowshoeing. Don’t miss the wildlife viewing tower, where you just might spot an eagle or osprey land on the brand-new raptor nesting platform. calc-landtrust.org

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FRANKFORT A much-loved craft brewery with a penchant for ugly Christmas sweaters, a renovated 1920s theater, fabulous eateries and fun shops— Frankfort is downright jolly.

SHOP LOCAL Lynn & Perin Mercantile is the spot to find a gourmet gift for the foodie in your life, and The Bookstore has a huge selection to peruse, from children’s books to travel. Don’t forget a stop at the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, home to Mary’s Gift Gallery featuring Michigan-made works and artists.

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MAKE MERRY We love the menu at Stormcloud Brewing Company, especially since pairings are recommended for every item.

Warm pretzel bites go well with a Birdwalker Blonde, while a salted caramel cookie is the perfect complement to the B. Sirius Dubbel. stormcloudbrewing.com SANTA’S SECRET Support a local institution and give the gift of movie magic this season with a gift card to The Garden Theater. Choose your amount and order online for the perfect stocking stuffer or host gift. gardentheater.org WINTER WONDERLAND Grab your snowshoes and head 10 minutes south of town to Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve. Nearly three miles of trail winding through forest and meadow will lead you to stunning views of Lake Michigan. gtrlc.org

Nov. 26 Holly Berry Art & Crafts Fair Dec. 3 Frankfort Community Tree Lighting

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MANISTEE Manistee’s Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend and nearby Bear Lake’s Sparkle in the Park event, with its thousands and thousands of lights, will fill you with cheer.

SHOP LOCAL Head down River Street and stop at Wellnested, a new home and lifestyle store; Port City Emporium, where 40 local artisans sell paintings, candles, vintage décor and jewelry; and Manistee Hobbies for puzzles, model rockets, kites and kits.

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MAKE MERRY Downtown’s North Channel Brewing Co. sits right next to the Manistee River and drawbridge. Try Manistee’s IPA or the Lighthouse Lager, both available in cans for gifting. northchannelbrewing.com SANTA’S SECRET Canfield House Bed & Breakfast in nearby Onekama was completely renovated under new ownership in 2021 and is now open year-round. The themed weekends are especially fun: wine tasting with Black Star Farms Dec. 9–11, a murder mystery dinner Jan. 13–15 and a Valentine’s Day getaway Feb. 10–12. canfieldhousebnb.com

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 19–20 Christmas in Onekama & Celebration of Lights

Dec. 1– 4 Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend Dec. 3 & 4 A West Shore Community College Holiday Rock Spectacular Reunion at Ramsdell Theatre

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WINTER WONDERLAND The Manistee Non-Motorized Trails Park has about 3.8 miles groomed for classic and skate skiing and 5.4 miles of groomed fat bike trail. Find updated trail condition reports online. skimanistee.org

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LUDINGTON Ludington is a winter paradise— relax at cozy B&Bs, snowshoe along Lake Michigan dunes and find fun gifts at cheery shops downtown.

SHOP LOCAL The Port Ludington is a newly opened collection of boutiques and eateries housed in a single marketplace. Grab lunch or dinner after browsing artisan goods; vendors include House & Harbor, Britter’s Twisted Whisk, Cluck Bucket, Faire Heart and HumaniTea. theportludington.com

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MAKE MERRY Get gifts for gourmands and holiday entertaining essentials (custom charcuterie boards!) before finding a spot at the bar for an après-shopping bevvy at the brand-new Ludington Meat Company. Don’t let the name deceive you; you’ll find much more than meat here. ludingtonmeatco.com SANTA’S SECRET For the person who has it all, gift a weekend stay at The Lamplighter, an 1890s Victorian home turned B&B. Owners Dan and Jen Hinderer are thoughtfully updating the rooms, including the Ansel Adams Suite with its large jetted tub and garden views. ludington-michigan.com

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WINTER WONDERLAND Ludington State Park is a popular spot with several miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing and all others open to snowshoers. The park hosts a series of events, including lantern-lit adventures. michigan.gov/dnr

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Grab a bottle of this Old Mission wine for your Thanksgiving table.

Mari Vineyards 2020 Bestiary Ramato Orange wine—a golden-hued, skincontact white wine—has been made for thousands of years, originating in the country of Georgia. However, it’s relatively new to Northern Michigan where winemakers at 45 North Vineyard & Winery, Black Star Farms, Nathaniel Rose, Mari Vineyards and Shady Lane Cellars are experimenting with different grapes and maceration periods.

Pairings: The 2020 Bestiary Ramato’s “distinct tannins and a slight astringency work well with foods that have some bitterness, such as Brussels sprouts or green beans with bacon,” Hardin says. (Try this month’s On the Table recipe, shaved Brussels sprouts salad, on page 44.) The acidity and tannins also help it stand up to richer dishes like turkey, Hardin adds, which allow the fruit flavor to pop. Earthy dishes—think wild rice with walnuts and dried fruit—“would also provide complexity and richness to match the wine’s layered flavors and textures.”

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Mari Vineyards Winemaker Sean O’Keefe was inspired by Georgian winemaking techniques when creating the 2020 Bestiary Ramato. “We love this wine because it stands out on our list as a unique representation of pinot grigio, which is not often viewed as a complex grape,” says Bonnie Hardin, Mari’s sales and marketing coordinator. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see additional labels pop up over the next few years as consumers continue to familiarize themselves with this revival of an ancient style.”

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hirty thousand. That’s how many pounds of turkey House of Flavors prepares each year. The Ludington restaurant, opened in 1976, serves roasted turkey dinners with all the trimmings year-round, along with gravy-smothered sandwiches stacked tall with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing.

Owner Barry Neal, the third generation of Neals to helm the beloved local dining spot, finds comfort in coming together for hearty fare.

“We are serving generations of people who have been sharing meals here for years,” Neal says.

“That’s what’s most important, who you share experiences with.”

Diners at House of Flavors are treated to delightful throwback décor with their turkey dinners: A record player spinning ’50s music, a shelf of Elvis memorabilia behind the ice cream counter, bright pink booths and black and white photos of former employees.

“I’m a bit of a collector by nature,” Neal says.

“I think it ties us to what was important back then, when my grandfather founded House of Flavors, which was a sense of community, a sense of caring for each other. We use the word ‘sweet’ a lot, because, you know, I think that’s what we try and emulate, a sweeter time of life.”

Don’t Skip Dessert: With the holiday season upon us, House of Flavors is bringing back seasonal favorites including apple crisp, pumpkin pie, as well as spumoni and candycane ice cream.

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Swap boiled and roasted Brussels for a crisp and delightful raw sprout salad.

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still remember how translucent they were, those Brussels sprout leaves. I’d sit there pulling them off the rest of the bud, one by one, until I was a member of the “clean plate club.” My mom, who grew up in the 1950s, was taught to boil Brussels sprouts, and so she, too, boiled them in her own 1980s kitchen. By the time they got to our drop-leaf table they were soft, a grayish green and usually the last thing left on my plate. Nothing loved, nothing loathed, just dinner.

Today, I set sprouts atop the very same drop-leaf table I ate from as a child and serve them to my kids. But our family has long since traded boiling for roasting the baby brassica.

One year, for Thanksgiving, I even honored the kids’ request to deep fry our sprouts—“just like the Leland Lodge,” they asked. “Please, mommy?” Roasting, frying and braising Brussels sprouts have all had their turn in the recent renaissance of this mighty plant, but one overlooked way to let Brussels shine is to simply enjoy them raw.

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As a late-harvest staple, Brussels sprouts not only tolerate but also benefit from that first dusting of snow.

“The cold nights make the carbohydrates turn to sugars, so they get kind of sweet,” says Reid Johnston who farms the beloved brassica for Second Spring Farm in Cedar. “That’s why they’re a typical Thanksgiving food.”

Before you turn your attention to winter cookery, try skipping the heat.

This year, when your high holiday oven is packed to the gills and your stovetop is littered with all things bubbling and sputtering, do yourself a favor and slice fall’s favorite vegetable into a salad instead. Fold shaved sprouts with sweet red pears and gorgonzola cheese, both of which compliment Brussels sprouts, and whisk up a creamy lemony-walnut dressing to top it off. On plates that are piled high with stuffing and gravy, this offers something bright, refreshing and not boiled. Definitely not boiled.

Stacey Brugeman is a 20-year food and beverage journalist.

Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Saveure, Eater and on Instagram @staceybrugeman.

Dave Weidner is an editorial photographer and videographer based in Northern Michigan. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook @dzwphoto.

Sarah Peschel is a stylist and photographer with an appreciation for all things related to local agriculture, food and drink.

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Brussels Sprouts, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad Makes 10 small scoops for otherwise loaded dinner plates ½ cup shelled walnuts, broken into pieces 1 small shallot, minced ⅓ cup plain whole milk yogurt Zest and juice from half a lemon ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Pair honey and sage for a killer classic.

ere in the fruit belt—among the endless acres of cherry, peach and apple orchards—bees are king. We all plant wildflowers that attract them, preschoolers know not to damage milkweed and we are hyper-aware of the critical role the endangered insect plays in pollinating summer’s best produce. But can we please share a moment of appreciation for the sugary treat that bees leave with us long after all the leaves have fallen off those fruit trees? Honey. Whether you get yours from well-known beekeepers such as Hilbert’s Honey in Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Farms in Beulah or from a homegrown label that’s only available at the farmstand up the road, bottles and jars of honey remain perched next to those honor-system cash boxes after the apples and pumpkins have sold out.

This month, grab a bottle of Northern Michigan honey and take it as a hostess gift to whomever is roasting the turkey.

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an Austrian bartender in Paris apparently created the tipple that is simply gin, honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

At this time of year, I like to add a bit of sage. Sage is pretty hardy stuff, outlasting many other garden herbs, which is why it is found in so many Thanksgiving recipes. When steeped with honey and muddled into the bottom of your cocktail shaker, the cold-tolerant perennial lends a subtle complexity that will work especially well with that sausage-and-sage dressing you’ve been looking forward to. (Bonus points if you find a honey that smells like those bees were feasting on the nectar of purple sage blossoms all summer long.)

Stacey Brugeman is a 20-year food and beverage journalist.

Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Saveur, Eater and on Instagram @staceybrugeman.

Dave Weidner is a local photographer for Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Follow him on Instagram @dzwphoto.

Sarah Peschel is a stylist and photographer with an appreciation for all things related to local agriculture, food and drink.

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Sage Bee’s Knees Serves 1 3 sage leaves, separated 2 ounces gin 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

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1 ounce sage-honey syrup (see below) Place ice cubes in a coupe glass to chill it. In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 of the sage leaves.

Add gin, lemon juice, sage-honey syrup and ice to the shaker and shake until cold. Discard the ice from the coupe and strain the mixture as you pour it into the cocktail glass. Slap the remaining sage leaf against the back of your handto release its aroma and use it to garnish the drink.

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10 fresh sage leaves In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add honey and water, using a spatula to scrape every last drop of honey you measured into the pan. Stir the mixture to combine and cook until it is bubbling vigorously, about 2 minutes. Place sage leaves into the mixture and turn off the heat.

Holding the handle of the saucepan, swirl the pan so the sage leaves are incorporated with the syrup and allow the mixture to rest. Once the syrup has cooled to room temperature, remove the sage leaves with a fork and discard. —S.B. ADVANCE PREPARATION: Syrup can be made in advance and, after the sage leaves are removed, kept refrigerated in an airtight container for several weeks.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 | EDITOR’S NOTE NORTHERN MICHIGAN

A MyNorth Media Publication

Michael Wnek Cara McDonald

PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Elizabeth Edwards Carly Simpson Allison Jarrell

SENIOR EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR DIGITAL CONTENT & SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

Elizabeth Aseritis Caroline Dahlquist

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

5 | MEMORIES WITH A CHERRY ON TOP The Festival Foundation is working hard to ensure that beloved events like the National Cherry Festival and Iceman Cometh remain accessible to the public.

Rachel Soulliere

PROOFREADERS

ART DIRECTOR

5 | FOSTERING FAMILY LOVE For Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, finding safe, loving foster homes for teens is a pressing need.

Tim Hussey Theresa Burau-Baehr

ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR, SPECIAL SECTIONS DIGITAL PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

DIRECTOR OF SALES SALES ACCOUNT COORDINATOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

MARKETING DIRECTOR MARKETING COORDINATOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Rachel Watson Caitlin Conway Julie Parker Erin VanFossen Mike Alfaro Ann Gatrell Julie James Meg Lau Kirk Small Erin Lutke Ashlyn Korienek Nichole Earle Libby Stallman

OFFICE MANAGER

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7 | PRESERVE A SLICE OF HISTORY Mason County Historical Society is looking for new members and volunteers interested in protecting relics of the region’s past.

7 | THE ARTIST MAKERS Interlochen Center for the Arts has an ambitious goal: meet the full financial need of any accepted student—a total of $22 million annually.

11 | SHELTER FROM THE STORM A May tornado devastated Goodwill Northern Michigan’s new Gaylord store, but as crews work to rebuild, the team hasn’t lost focus of its mission.

11 | BOOKS ON WHEELS The Traverse Area District Library is eager to hit the road with its new Bookmobile, bringing books and resources to area senior centers, preschools and community events.

13 | MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE Grand Traverse Bay YMCA is improving access to healthy activities (for the spirit, mind and body) through its after-school youth sports program.

13 | MORE THAN A HOME BrickWays is working to expand its independent and community living model by offering more one-bedroom and efficiency housing for adults with special needs.

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17 | NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS As the costs of food, gas and basic needs continue to rise, Leelanau Christian Neighbors supports families across the county.

17 | GRACE AND GRIEF Michael’s Place helps children, teens and adults navigate grief through innovative and compassionate support programs.

Post-pandemic, that need is only growing.

21 | LIGHTING THE WAY The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse need your help to replace an eroding 75-year-old concrete apron that separates the iconic light from Lake Michigan.

21 | NURTURING LOVE OF NATURE Grand Traverse Conservation District has two major projects on its docket: launching an incubator farm to educate new farmers and constructing a pedestrian bridge that will span the Boardman-Ottaway River.

25 | SAVING SANCTUARIES Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is focused on saving two ecologically vital areas, but the organization needs your help.

25 | SHOP WITH SOUL This holiday season, the Downtown Traverse City Association wants you to shop small and support your local businesses, nonprofits and community.

29 | FEEDING A COMMUNITY Help Manna Food Project meet the growing demand at food pantries in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties.

29 | PEDAL POWER As Norte grows its cycling programs across six counties, the organization is looking for donors as well as volunteers to bike with and coach kids.

33 | MERCY FOR THE MANY Beyond its thrift store in Traverse City, the Grand Traverse Area Society of St. Vincent de Paul needs volunteers to lend a helping hand in whatever way they can.

33 | SUPPORTING CAREGIVES As ShareCare of Leelanau continues to help seniors live and age well in their own homes, they’re looking to expand services with additional volunteers this winter.

35 | NAVIGATING MENTAL ILLNESS NAMI Grand Traverse wants to help anyone concerned about mental illness access the treatment and care they need.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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his issue of give northern michigan is the first one I’ve been fortunate to oversee as executive editor, but to be honest it’s been something I’ve looked forward to for the last several years—because I was writing much of it.

My longtime relationship with Deb Fellows and the team meant that even though I had left my first job with the magazine years ago, I never stopped writing stories for MyNorth Media. Each year, I looked forward to the end of summer, when we’d start creating the GIVE publication in particular, because I loved seeing Northern Michigan through the lens of the nonprofit community.

I fell in love with these organizations from nearly 2,000 miles away through the power of their stories. I thought about what it would be like to bake cookies with kids going through family instability. I sent invisible high-fives to the volunteers gleaning veggies from farm fields to fill food-pantry shelves. I looked up far-away shelter dogs and wondered, could I adopt Chip, the sweet but rowdy Lab mix? (Short answer: No. But I still think about him.) And each year, I looked forward to my annual chat with Jennifer Jay at the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. We’d never met, but would say that on my next trip home we’d have to get together for cocktails and a paddle around Boardman Lake.

These stories kept my heart so close to Northern Michigan that when it was time to make my way back home, the choice was an easy one. I mentioned to Jennifer I was coming back, for reals. She said she’d keep an eye out for a house on her street—the best neighbors, the best spot, she said. And ten months later, true to her word, she sent me a text about a sweet little house for sale down the street. It’s now our new home.

Do we EVER really understand the power of a single gesture of kindness? To say this region is connected, that our people are what make us, that we look out for each other and that every one of us can have an impact is to tilt toward clichés and platitudes, but I can tell you as someone who has had a view of it from both near and far—this place runs on pure heart. The organizations here, the vision, passion, leadership and undaunted spirit are special. Telling their stories is one of the aspects of this job that floats my cork like nothing else, because I know how the right story in the right hands can create a connection that sparks magic. One year, a donor read this guide and donated an entire home to fight homelessness and housing instability. As a result, a single mom and her two children moved into a safe neighborhood where the kids could walk to school. Imagine the power of that single flip of the page, and the ripple effect that will change lives for years to come.

It blows my mind.

I invite you to choose just one thing from this guide—whether you’re clicking “donate” or dropping off a wish-list item or sharing your time and talent. I have no doubt that on the pages that follow there’s something here for you that will close a loop, satisfy a longing, let you in, lift you up, and show you where you belong and how you matter. Thank you for deciding to be a part of the story.

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HappyHealthyStrong.org Norte Youth Cycling 1213 W. Civic Center Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 231- 883-2404 MISSION STATEMENT Norte builds stronger, better connected, and more walk/bike-friendly communities by empowering the young and young at heart.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Anthony Rupard, President Evan Gray, Vice President Eric Mannix, Treasurer Sue Paul, Secretary Marshall Collins, Director Ryan Schrock, Director Shawn Stowe, Director Jim Witte, Director Jill Sill, Executive Director

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Norte Inspires Active and Connected Communities We deliver bike programs and community engagement for people of all ages and abilities.

Norte is impacting the lives of thousands of children and families across six counties. We began in 2014 to counter the inactivity and isolation of youth in northern Michigan. The pandemic made clear the importance of our outdoor, socially-based education programs. In 2023, Norte intends to elevate our programming and broaden our impact.

We focus our work across four areas: •

Active-For-Life Kids — Empowered children develop lifelong habits to move more and sit less. Norte accomplishes this through youth bike programs. In 2022, we rolled with 1,300 registrations in our Summer Bike Camp, Adventure Bike Club, Balance Bike Club, and Norte Mountain Bike Team.

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Grassroots Advocacy — Norte promotes policies and investments that keep people active. We encourage citizens to take the lead and provide tools, training, and expertise to help them succeed. For example, through Safe Routes to School initiatives, Norte has helped create safer crosswalks, protected bike lanes, and over ten miles of new sidewalks around schools.

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Every year, over 150 adults sign up to coach bike programs, and many more volunteers represent Norte in the community. Our programs bring young and old together, learning from each other.

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Youth Leadership — Norte encourages young people to be leaders in their community. Past Norte participants sit on the Downtown Development Authority and Planning Commission in Traverse City. High school students who started with Norte eight years ago now coach young riders in our programs.

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Donate today! HappyHealthyStrong.org Volunteer — We’ll find the right fit for you.

A gift to Norte ensures that our programs remain accessible for everyone. Your financial support provides youth scholarships, and makes possible initiatives like the Bikes for All program. Your support also sustains the Kids’ Bike Library in the greater Grand Traverse area, which provides over 600 bikes a year to children who otherwise might not have one. Stop by and take a tour!

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FOSTERING FAMILY LOVE Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan THE HEROES:

To connect children with safe, loving foster homes while creating healthier and safer Northern Michigan communities.

THEIR MISSION:

Kelly Gravelle has always taken a special interest in mentoring teens. When she moved to Suttons Bay, Kelly purchased a large home and decided to offer the extra space to anyone in need of housing. She began working with the Child and Family Services team and, in 2020, became a licensed foster mom to a 14-year-old whom she adopted last fall.

RECENT SUCCESS:

Unfortunately, Kelly’s story isn’t commonplace. Finding suitable homes for foster teens is a pressing need; there are 13,000 children in State of Michigan foster care, and 3,600 are between ages 16 and 21.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

“There are a lot of misconceptions about teens in foster care,” says Development Specialist Emma Smith, MA, LLPC. “It’s not as scary as people think. These kids really need connections with safe, stable adults—someone who is willing to love a kid who needs to be loved.”

Consider fostering. The Department of Health & Human Services is calling from several counties away trying to place 3- and 4-year-olds, and teens are even harder to place, Smith says, pointing to Michigan’s serious lack of foster homes.

SOLUTION:

If you can’t foster, donate.

If you can’t donate, volunteer. If you can’t volunteer, sign up for the Child and Family Services newsletter and share it with your community. cfsnwmi.org —Lisa Blake HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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to see it trending back to people coming together as family and friends, getting outside together and building those lasting traditions,” says Cherry Festival Foundation Creative Director Bailey Judson.

Like many things post-Covid, supplies are harder to come by and carry a higher-than-usual price tag. The foundation’s slim staff of seven works hard to put on a gamut of events, the majority of which remain free and attainable. “We want to ensure that a single parent can continue to get that ice cream cone for $2,” Judson says.

CURRENT CHALLENGE: THE HEROES: The

Festival Foundation

Founded by growers in 1926, the Festival Foundation preserves Michigan traditions and the local cherry economy through beloved annual events that include the National Cherry Festival and the Iceman Cometh mountain bike challenge.

THEIR MISSION:

RECENT SUCCESS: Covid-19 hit the foundation pretty hard, knocking events out of whack until 2022 when summer concerts and air shows returned in full force to the 96-year-old National Cherry Festival. The successful comeback allowed the foundation to give back more than $50,000 to area scholarships and nonprofits. “It’s been nice

SOLUTION: Sustainable donors are key to upholding these traditions. In 2020, the nonprofit created its Festival Foundation Growers’ Program, inviting donors to contribute anywhere from $5 to $500 monthly.

Join the Festival Foundation Growers’ Program or volunteer to pour beer, scoop ice cream or register folks for races at one of the foundation’s annual events. thefestivalfoundation.org —L.B.

HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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3700 Silver Lake Road Traverse City, MI 49684 231-933-9622 gtbayymca.org MISSION STATEMENT To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Wilson, Chair Mary Beth Morrison, Vice Chair Steve Merten, Treasurer Dave Rowe, Secretary Peter Marinof, Immediate Past Chair Mike Brown Marshall Collins Christie Dompierre Kevin Klein Ernie Maas Christina Nowak Jeff Rademacher Bob Spence Theresa Will Andrew Page, CEO

A mission of community wellness At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA you’ll find a community built around wellness, not just of the body, but of the mind and spirit as well. Offering programming for people of all ages and interests, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for all, from all walks of life and at all stages of the journey to wellness.

The Y never turns anyone away regardless of ability to pay or capacity to participate.

With the Y’s help, kids across our community have a safe space to learn and grow. Safe and supervised after-school activities are provided at West Y for students from Traverse City West Middle School throughout the school year. In the YMCA funded Safety Around Water program, children from local schools are taught the five crucial skills needed to stay safe around water, reducing drowning in Northern Michigan. With enriching programs like youth sports, Taekwondo and Breakers Swim Team youth build new skills and learn the meaning of good sportsmanship. Most importantly, they learn how to be themselves.

That makes for confident and connected kids today who become contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

The Y aims to make wellness accessible to all with the availability of financial assistance for all facets of the organization, free member childcare with Child Watch, and affordable daycare at our Child Development Center.

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Older members of our community remain active and find social nourishment with Enhanced Fitness and low impact aqua fitness classes, Community Breakfast, and continued learning in Wellness Workshops.

Thanks to the generosity of volunteers and public and private donors who give to the Y, our community is stronger. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive, regardless of age, income or background. Wellness is a commitment that we share together, as partners for positive change in ourselves and our community. By giving to the Y you help us continue to provide our neighbors the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being for their spirit, mind and body.

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PRESERVE A SLICE OF HISTORY THE HEROES:

Mason County Historical Society

The educational nonprofit has been preserving, presenting and protecting Mason County history since 1937. Today, the historical society operates two fullscale museums, a research center, an emporium and a sports hall of fame.

THEIR MISSION:

On September 1, 2022, the historical society celebrated the grand opening of its 10,000-squarefoot Mason County Research Center in the former downtown National Bank of Ludington. The impressive archival collection tells local stories through photographs, letters, books, maps, newspapers, family histories and more.

RECENT SUCCESS:

CURRENT CHALLENGE: Entirely donor, member, and admis-

sion funded, the historical society seeks to increase donor and member support to cover increased annual operating costs.

The historic 30-building White Pine Village provides a living history experience to over 4,000 west Michigan school students each year. To continue this type of impactful programming experience, the historical society needs to grow its membership and donor support.

SOLUTION:

Become a Mason Memories donor. Donations help preserve history through programming opportunities like the winter speaker series, museum exhibitions and Living History Days. Each year more than 20,000 people come to Historic White Pine Village and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum to experience the history of West Michigan.

HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

Get involved with the Historical Society and boost community spirit as a member or volunteer. Enjoy discounts on historical programming and enjoy unlimited admissions to both Museums. Volunteer docents and research library data entry help is always appreciated. masoncountymihistory.org —L.B.

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THE ARTIST MAKERS Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen is the premier destination for young artists to transform passion and potential into purpose. The program welcomes 3,000 students ages 8 to 18 each summer and more than 500 high school arts students throughout the academic year.

THEIR MISSION:

Interlochen distributed more than $17 million in scholarships last year. Among the recipients was a talented female singer on a camp scholarship who, with support from a donor, was able to continue on and attend the academy this school year.

“She is such an incredible talent with great energy and dedication,” says Interlochen Provost Camille Colatosti. “This is a student who really has that passion and potential. I see her in Madison Square Garden someday commanding the entire audience.”

RECENT SUCCESS:

Interlochen turns 100 in 2028 and has set a goal of meeting the full financial need of any accepted student, an estimated $22 million annually.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

SOLUTION: So far, extremely generous supporters and alumni are backing the large philanthropic effort. But, Colatosti says, Interlochen is always looking to make new friends. “No donation is too small,” she says. “Any level of generosity is appreciated.”

HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY: Donate online; funds go directly to supporting students. Volunteer as an usher during student performances, plant flowers on the academy grounds or offer to host an international student who is unable to travel home during the winter break (Dec. 21–Jan. 7). To connect, reach out to education@interlochen.org. —L.B.

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MISSION STATEMENT Protecting significant natural, scenic and farm lands - and advancing stewardship - now and for future generations.

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The proposed Birch Point Nature Preserve connects a critical corridor between several protected lands.

Sleeping Bear Dunes The 114-acre property borders Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to the north and abuts state land to the south, which borders a privately held conservation easement on Rush Lake. Collectively, these properties total nearly a mile of frontage on Rush Lake.

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With plans for a relatively short, sensitively designed trail, the proposed preserve would also build on recreation opportunities in one of the state’s most beautiful wilderness areas.

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407 S. Main Street PO Box 937 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-0221 info@sharecareleelanau.org sharecareleelanau.org SHARECARE STAFF Julie Tarr, Ed.D, Executive Director Jennie Arguello, Volunteer Manager Danielle Gray, Care Coordinator Sally Bancroft, Office Manager BOARD MEMBERS Pamela Agee Pamela Bradshaw Diana Burton Susan Cobb, Treasurer Donald Frerichs President Juliet Hafford Cliff Hale Russ Knopp Dale Lersch Karen Mulvahill Lisa Peacock, Secretary Tim Wade, Vice President

Aging at home is the preferred choice of most older adults, and it can be a more affordable option than a retirement community. The Grand Traverse area attracts many people who retire up here, and grow older without family nearby. When their health diminishes and a spouse passes away, they often find themselves socially isolated, which is detrimental to physical and mental health.

ShareCare helps older adults remain in their homes by connecting them to services and resources that lessen some of the challenges of aging, and provides social and educational opportunities to increase socialization among seniors. ShareCare’s services are tied to volunteers, who provide transportation, friendly visits and numerous other supports and services that promote a healthy, independent and fulfilled lifestyle while aging.

One of the most popular services is transportation. Losing the ability to drive can be a life changing experience in a rural community.

ShareCare’s volunteer drivers take seniors to needed medical appointments, deliver groceries and run errands. Because of ShareCare’s

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volunteers and staff, seniors get to their doctor visits, increasing the likelihood that they will stay out of the emergency room.

Several outreach programs help seniors remain connected to their community. These include a phone reassurance program (PRP) for seniors, where the senior receives weekly phone calls from a volunteer. A support group for family caregivers of people with dementia is offered monthly, and a family caregiver coaching program matches trained volunteer coaches with a family caregiver as a resource person. In addition, up to 4 hours of respite provided by trained volunteers is available to caregivers.

Wellness is a key component of ShareCare’s model, and over the winter there will be several enrichment activities offered, such as balance and chair exercise, yoga for seniors, and nutrition classes. Participation in the enrichment workshops are open to anyone and are free of charge. If you or someone you know needs services, you must be 60 and over, and live in Leelanau County.

ShareCare is always recruiting new volunteers.

To volunteer or make a donation call 231-256-0221 ext. 304, or visit www.sharecare leelanau.org

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SHELTER FROM THE STORM Goodwill team—some wielding tattoos memorializing their in-store tornado survival—started over with inventory and had a pop-up location open within two months.

Reopening a smaller store has revived revenue channels to food and homeless programs. As crews work to rebuild the Main Street store, leadership is focused on big-picture issues like distributing food equitably, reaching more underserved regions and expanding available units to help those exiting homelessness.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

THE HEROES:

Goodwill Northern Michigan

Making homelessness rare, brief and onetime while providing employment and nutritious food.

THEIR MISSION:

Although the May 2022 tornado devastated Goodwill’s new Gaylord store, shutting down a funnel of funding that brings 2 million pounds of food a year to Greater Grand Traverse Area food pantries, there was a silver lining.

RECENT SUCCESS:

“It was a terrible situation, but it was really nice to see how businesses and neighbors came together to rebuild and support each other. We had a great outpouring of people dropping off food and clothing,” says Goodwill Northern Michigan Director of Communications Deb Lake. The

SOLUTION: When you donate old clothes, electronics and jewelry to Goodwill, you’re putting dollars into the stream that feeds Patriot Place supportive housing for veterans, and helps Food Rescue pick up $70,000 worth of weekly leftovers from local grocery stores, farms and restaurants and deliver it to Goodwill’s Northwest Food Coalition partner pantries and community meal sites.

Community support is Goodwill’s heartbeat. Write a philanthropic check, shop at and donate to Goodwill or thrift online, anytime. goodwillnmi.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

THE HEROES:

Traverse Area District Library

The library encourages creativity and literacy, promotes dynamic resources, offers innovative services and nurtures personal enrichment. And the new Bookmobile checks every box.

THEIR MISSION:

“The pandemic really brought home how much people rely on the library,” says Library Director Michele Howard.

“People missed us more than [they missed] their hairdresser.

That really put the fire under the Bookmobile project.”

Thanks to a generous Rotary Charities grant, the library was able to order an extended Dodge Ram cargo van, a.k.a. the Bookmobile. Stirring cheery delivery vibes from the 1960s, the library on wheels allows Howard and staff to once again bring books and services (WiFi, printers, movies, puzzles) to senior centers, preschools and community events.

RECENT SUCCESS:

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BOOKS ON WHEELS “So many people have memories of the Bookmobile coming to them way back when,” Howard says. “It’s a magical portal of imagination.”

The Bookmobile is new and doesn’t have a collection yet. Library staff compiled a wish list that includes more rolling book carts, tech cabinets, a projection screen,and money to purchase additional books, movies and albums.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

To get the van stocked and out on the road this fall and winter, the library needs monetary donations. The online wish list and donations page is a great place to start.

SOLUTION:

Host a holiday party fundraiser with your book club and round up a group donation. Visit the online wish list and buy a tank of gas for the Bookmobile or donate money to help the library reach its goal of 500 new books. tadl.org/ontheroad —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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MOVEMENT AS MEDICINE THE HEROES:

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA

THEIR MISSION:

and body for all.

Access to building a healthy spirit, mind

A single mother and her 12-year-old son joined the YMCA and found simple joy in exercising for the first time. Health and connection flowed from finding that thing they could do together. “He’d shoot baskets, she’d walk on the track, then they’d go to the pool together.

It was life changing for them,” says YMCA President and CEO Andrew Page.

RECENT SUCCESS:

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA extends beyond your typical gym and swim. The nonprofit shares its message that movement is medicinal and gives back to the community through team sports, group fitness classes, after-school programs and much more.

Like many organizations postCovid, staffing is tough. The YMCA is focused on retaining solid staff in all departments and growing its after-school youth sports programs—they offer everything from kids taekwondo to teen tennis.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

These volunteer-based programs give kids—no matter their ability or capacity to pay (the YMCA never turns anyone away)—a sense of community and sportsmanship, and the Y is always in need of coaches. Don’t worry, Page says, you don’t need a ton of experience; they’ll train you.

SOLUTION:

It’s threefold: volunteer as a coach, become a YMCA member and donate. The YMCA has big pockets to fill and bodies to inspire. You can help them do this by making a dent in their goal to raise $250,000 a year. gtbayymca.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

MORE THAN A HOME BrickWays has grown to five unique housing situations, home to 46 adults as well as 50 people enrolled in TRAIL community-living support programs, but mental health funding is shaky and there’s no guaranteed backing.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

THE HEROES:

BrickWays

Mary Jean Brick had a son and sister with developmental disabilities and worked with government agencies to start up a licensed adult foster care home in 1975, laying the foundation for BrickWays’ highly successful independent living and group housing.

THEIR MISSION:

“Our purpose is to help folks be a part of the community and not apart from the community,” says BrickWays Director Susan Onan.

Abe had aged out of the foster care system and his support services were expiring. He was highly emotional, flashing from rage to suicidal. BrickWays took Abe in to get him stabilized, and now he’s in the most independent of housing options, has a driver’s license, a job in the community and inspires everyone he meets.

RECENT SUCCESS:

“People are calling me frantically; they don’t know what they’re going to do,” Onan says. “I have four tenants that I keep working with, because if they lose their housing they have nowhere to go, no one to go to.”

BrickWays wants to develop more one-bedroom and efficiency housing. “These people are able to pay only $400 for rent, when current market rates are up to $1,000,” Onan says. “We need more big donors who are able to provide yearly support.”

SOLUTION:

Outside of becoming an annual donor, BrickWays needs community members to share their skills. Do you sew? Cook? Teach yoga? Get involved and inspire others. brickways.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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When you thrift and donate in our BIGGER Cadillac store and 7 other locations, you help us deliver 2 million pounds of food to food pantries and help over 1,000 people find home each year, too. Thank you!

Our great volunteers, new partnerships with local farmers, and this year’s bumper crop help ensure that 42% of the food we deliver to food pantries and meal sites is delicious, nutritious fruits and vegetables.

We received a special grant to improve our town houses in Gaylord for Veterans transitioning from homelessness to housing. We’re grateful to serve Veterans in a community designed for their needs.

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Amazing what a group of people can do in a few hours! Grateful to our volunteers who repack big bins of broccoli, butternut squash, and other produce into family-sized bags for delivery to food pantries.

We’re part of a strong Homeless Coalition working to make homelessness rare and brief. Here’s Ryan and Ashley, going out for a listening session with people we serve about ways we can improve our services.

After an EF-3 tornado destroyed our Gaylord store in May, our intrepid team got tornado tattoos and opened a popup store just two months later. Grateful for our #GaylordStrong community.

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The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc., 3701 Point Betsie Road Frankfort, MI 49635 231.352.7644 www.pointbetsie.org MISSION STATEMENT At Point Betsie Lighthouse, our mission is to support Benzie County in the restoration and maintenance of Point Betsie Lighthouse through advocacy, fundraising and volunteers. Our goal is to promote related educational opportunities for the benefit of all, while maintaining the historical and environmental integrity of the site.

BOARD MEMBERS Grant Porteous, President Gayle Brown, Vice President Mica Jones, Secretary Andy Miller Michael Musgrave Kelly Winter Executive Director Casey Ottinger

The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and operating the Point Betsie Lighthouse Station in support of Benzie County. Over the past 15 years the organization has raised funds for matching grants for the restoration of the historic buildings that are now completed. The complex consists of our historic lighthouse and museum, gift shop, Fog Signal Building, rental apartment, and public beach. We are open for tours

from mid-May to mid-October of each year and visitors are able to see the last manned lighthouse on Lake Michigan and the most photographed lighthouse in the state!

The fundraising focus is now on the other needed capital improvements, primarily the Shoreline Protection System. The current Shoreline Protection System has kept Point Betsie Lighthouse in place for over 75 years.

The structure is now showing signs of failure and must be replaced at the earliest opportunity; a need exacerbated by the rising water levels. This is a multi-million dollar project and the Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse are working with local and state government, The State Historic Preservation Office, The Army Corps of Engineers, and marine engineers to create a lasting replacement.

The Friends are currently in an Engineering Study phase and hope to be able to break ground as soon as possible to protect the lighthouse. The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse have some funds secured by donors and public funding in place but will need additional resources to begin construction and complete the project. Strong donor support has been a key factor from the beginning, enabling the Friends group to secure matching grants to restore and maintain this iconic site and its historic building for future generations to enjoy.

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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS THE HEROES:

Leelanau Christian Neighbors

THEIR MISSION: To help Leelanau County residents in need

of food, infant supplies, clothing or financial assistance for rent, utility bills, car repairs and medical services.

The group’s Buy the Runway! Gala summer fundraiser at the Old Art Building in Leland benefited LCN’s Samaritans’ Closet, a resale shop for clothing and household items. Revenue from the shop helps fund the organization’s programs. The gala also showcased models wearing clothes from Samaritans’ Closet. “It was just a wonderful event, and people came out and really supported Leelanau Christian Neighbors,” says Mary Stanton, executive director. “We’re really appreciative of the support from the community.”

RECENT SUCCESS:

Because of increased demand at its food pantry in Lake Leelanau, LCN is projecting a budget

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

deficit this year and next. During the pandemic, the pantry was serving 40-45 families a week—that number has increased to about 115 families a week. Many families are struggling financially because of the rising costs of food, gas and other basic needs.

Thanks to community support, LCN has been able to purchase a steer and three hogs every other month and have them processed locally, and community support will allow them to continue to provide that meat to LCN’s growing number of clients. Donations of both money and food help keep the pantry shelves full.

SOLUTION:

HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY: Donate. LCN accepts food donations at its pantry, and clothing and household items at Samaritans’ Closet. Or donate online at leelanauchristianneighbors.org. —G.T.

GRACE AND GRIEF THE HEROES:

Michael’s Place

Launched in 2001, Michael’s Place helps grieving children, teens, adults and families through support, advocacy and education.

THEIR MISSION:

Imagine losing a parent to cancer and having to navigate second grade filled with heavy and unfamiliar emotions. Michael’s Place lightens the grief load with innovative and compassionate support programs, like expressive art workshops for kids. At the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Michael’s Place offered seven in-school support groups. By the end of the school year, there were 20 programs reaching 14 Northern Michigan elementary, middle and high schools.

RECENT SUCCESS:

CURRENT CHALLENGE: With growth comes need. Prior to the pandemic, an estimated one in 20 children experienced the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reached 18. Today, the number is closer to one in 13, says Executive Director Mindy Buell.

The good news is more schools are emphasizing socialemotional wellbeing. The struggle lies in financial support to meet rising demand.

“You can’t fix it or take away the sadness of loss, but you can show that you care by simply being present and listening,” Buell says.

SOLUTION:

TIPS FOR SUPPORTING A GRIEVING CHILD:

• Answer questions with age-appropriate honesty • Let them know it’s okay to be sad or angry • Offer comfort and quality time • Encourage creative outlets to express feelings HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY: Take a Tour of Hope and learn about Michael’s Place programs. While you’re there, sign up to volunteer and make a financial contribution to help fund programs and services. mymichaelsplace.net —L.B.

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Leelanau Christian Neighbors 7322 E Duck Lake Rd PO Box 196 Lake Leelanau, Mi 49653 231-994-2271 LeelanauChristianNeighbors.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mary Stanton, Executive Director LCN Board of Directors Charlie Bumb, President Mark Forbes, Vice President Carol Bawden, Secretary Bob Hetler, Treasurer Board Members at Large: Kathy Laba Jim Richardson Judy Walter Joe Hubbel John Elchert Bob Laba Maureen Hensel Jenny Groseclose Steve Stanton Don Gregory Jeff Hamilton

This year, Leelanau Christian Neighbors is celebrating 35 years of assisting our neighbors in Leelanau County. Starting with two very caring people who gave a bag of groceries to their neighbors, LCN has grown to a sizable nonprofit serving neighbors with a food pantry, baby pantry, Blessings in a Backpack program, a financial assistance program and a resale store!

3 full time and 2 part time staff along with hundreds of volunteers deliver these services to our community each week.

After check-in, neighbors shopping for food, grab a grocery cart and shop in the food pantry, just like you would in your local grocery store. Rows of fresh produce line the shelves! Healthy protein is always available; beef, pork, chicken along with cheese, butter and eggs.

Moms visit with our baby pantry volunteers who help them pick out just the right clothes, toys and diapers. We also have a Parenting Community member available to speak with parents needing a little encouragement and support along with a DHHS worker on site.

Those seeking financial assistance will meet with our financial assistance team. Gas cards, checks to third parties and connections to other resources are a lifeline for our neighbors.

Our Blessings in a Backpack team supplies not only bags of food for elementary kids during the school year but also place snack and hygiene boxes in area high schools.

Samaritans’ Closet, our cute, boutique resale store, accepts donations of new and gently used clothing, household goods, sporting equipment and more! These donated items are sold at very reasonable prices and those dollars are used to support our other 4 programs.

Our food pantry and baby pantry are open on Mondays from 2pm – 6pm and our financial assistant program is open on Mondays from 2pm – 4pm.

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How you can help: Monetary donations (checks, cash and stocks) along with food, clothing, household goods are always welcomed. Listing us in your estate planning is another great way to help us and our neighbors.

Check our website, LeelanauChristian Neighbors. org for more information including access to our volunteer application.

We appreciate all the different ways the community supports us! Time, talent and treasures, we are so very grateful.

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Together, We Build a Compassionate Community 1212 Veterans Drive, Suite 100 Traverse City, MI 49684 231-947-6453 GoodGrief@MyMichaelsPlace.net www.MyMichaelsPlace.net MISSION STATEMENT Michael’s Place serves the bereavement needs of the greater community through support, advocacy, and education for those grieving a death.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chris Dennos Founder Karen Browne President Dan Brady Vice President Doug Morgenstern Treasurer Gretchen Overbeek Secretary Mindy Buell Trustee/CEO Judy Harrison Trustee Dr. Leslie Heimburger, MD Trustee

One in 11 children in Michigan experiences the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reach 18. These numbers exceed the national average. Grief impacts the social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing for people of all ages.

Michael’s Place, a nonprofit organization located in Traverse City, has been providing grief support programs and services in northern Michigan for more than 20 years.

Michael’s Place offers a welcoming and compassionate environment, promotes healthy healing, and fosters a peer-community that reduces the isolation and loneliness of grief.

Trained volunteer facilitators work with children and adult support groups and supplement the small staff in their care of the bereaved. For children, vital programs support their unique needs with dedicated spaces for age-appropriate interactions and activities. For adults, support groups and other programs provide a safe atmosphere for sharing with their peers.

Michael’s Place works in the greater region to meet the bereavement needs of schools and workplaces faced with a loss event. We are dedicated to building a compassionate, griefinformed community, where no one has to grieve alone.

From its founding, Michael’s Place has been entirely community-supported. We know that most families suffering the loss of a loved one are already burdened with financial hardship. More than 80% of the services delivered through Michael’s Place are provided at nocost. Generous individuals, corporate donations, and foundations make this possible.

TOGETHER, WE THRIVE Michael’s Place thrives because of the investment of community members like you. We are thankful for the generosity of financial contributions, goods and services, and dedicated volunteerism. If you would like to be a part of this growing, compassionate community serving grieving children, teens, and adults, we invite you to reach out.

Please contact Michael’s Place at 231-9476453 or visit www.mymichaelsplace.net/ giving-opportunities/ for more information to volunteer or make a gift. We welcome conversations regarding other charitable giving including planned gifts.

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LIGHTING THE WAY Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc.

This nonprofit leads restoration efforts, handles daily operations and raises awareness for one of the state’s most iconic lighthouses.

THEIR MISSION:

Executive Director Casey Ottinger, a staff of 10 and a host of volunteers deliver programming that includes story times, ghost tours, an adult lecture series, scavenger hunts and daily tours. During peak season June through August, the lighthouse welcomes 300 visitors a day. Point Betsie Lighthouse celebrated a record revenue summer in 2022.

RECENT SUCCESS:

CURRENT CHALLENGE: The 75-year-old concrete apron that

separates the lighthouse from Lake Michigan is eroding and cracking due to water and wind exposure. Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse received a State of Michigan grant for

$5.1 million to replace the apron, but the project is estimated to cost between $9 and $12 million.

Aiming to break ground in 2024, lighthouse advocates are working with marine engineers, the State Historic Preservation Office, Army Corp of Engineers and the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to develop a plan while fundraising to meet monetary goals.

SOLUTION:

Donate supplies via the Point Betsie Lighthouse Amazon wish list, become a lighthouse member, or volunteer and help lighten the staffing load. Be a tour guide, sit at the top of the tower and answer questions or work in the gift shop. Pick one day a week or one day a year—every effort helps. pointbetsie.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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NURTURING LOVE OF NATURE THE HEROES:

Grand Traverse Conservation District

To lead, facilitate and inspire exploration, appreciation, conservation and restoration of the natural world.

THEIR MISSION:

The organization recently opened a Nature Playscape behind its Boardman River Nature Center in Traverse City, featuring natural elements that give children the opportunity to “free play.” Children can play in a rock river and a beaver dam, or enjoy a climbable spider web. The playscape is ADA accessible and is the culmination of yearlong planning and design, funded through a combination of donations and the organization’s budget.

RECENT SUCCESS:

The District is seeking funding support for two major projects: The Great Lakes Incubator CURRENT CHALLENGE:

Farm program and the Ottaway Crossing. The Great Lakes Incubator Farm seeks to lower barriers to access for new and beginning farmers. The historic Meyer Farm property on Keystone Road will be used as an educational and demonstration farm. The Ottaway Crossing, named for the indigenous name of the river, is a 180-foot pedestrian bridge that will span the Boardman-Ottaway River on the former site of the Sabin Dam, which was removed in 2018. With ongoing ecological restoration and an increase in trail use since the pandemic, the need for a pedestrian crossing is greater than ever.

Donations for both projects. A $2.8 million fundraising campaign—Connecting to the Future—has been launched and will continue for two years. The hope is the bridge will be constructed in 2025. The first farm recruits begin in the spring.

SOLUTIONS:

To donate, visit natureiscalling.org/campaign and click. —G.T. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan Traverse City Harbor Springs 231-946-8975 cfs@cfs3L.org www.cfsnwmi.org SERVICE AREA 20+ Counties in Northern Michigan BOARD OF DIRECTORS Krista Goldman, President Chris Mohrhardt, Vice President Robert Needham, Co-Treasurer Kaylee Simerson, Co-Treasurer Nicola Philpott, Secretary Diane Emling Amy Endresen Joanie Hazelton Debra Hershey Michael Lahti Amber McKenney Rachel Wasserman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Terry Paquet, President Ken Petterson, Vice President Warren “Bud” Cline III, Treasurer EmmLee Cameron Bob Cornwell Jeremy Hawke Galen Krupka Rob Tubbs

For over 85 years, Child and Family Services (CFS) has responded to the community’s changing needs through a wide range of programs. A private nonprofit organization serving more than 20 counties in northwestern Michigan, CFS is dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children, adolescents, adults and families in times of crisis, challenge, and life transition.

CHILD WELFARE CFS’ Foster Care and Adoption programs connect foster and adoptive parents with children who are in need of safe, loving families. CFS’ foster care provides emergency, respite, short-term, and long-term placements for children who have experienced neglect or abuse.

Ongoing support and training is provided for all foster and adoptive parents.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES CFS’ licensed mental health therapists provide individual and family counseling either in-person or virtually and are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques to span the needs of all clients. CFS behavioral health therapists work with most insurance plans, including Medicaid.

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Safe Haven, a supervised visitation and safe exchange program for families affected by high conflict, custody issues, and/or domestic violence. Safe Haven is the only program of its kind in northern Michigan.

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SAVING SANCTUARIES Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy

Advancing stewardship and protecting significant natural, scenic and farm lands in the Grand Traverse region, now and for future generations.

THEIR MISSION:

Finch Creek Nature Sanctuary, a 56-acre tract in Antrim County, is now safe from impending development. The sanctuary is home to mesic northern forest and conifer swamp habitats and contains riparian wetlands and groundwater springs that serve as the headwaters of Crow Creek. “It’s really a special property,” says Jennifer Jay, communications director for the Conservancy. “Sanctuaries are different from preserves, and specifically are properties not conducive to intensive public use, but they are extremely important to protecting the quality of life that we love here.”

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Two are pressing: Preserving the 114-acre Birch Point site would safeguard water quality, further protect a rare coastal ecosystem and connect CURRENT CHALLENGE:

fragmented wildlife habitat in the Platte River Watershed, an area facing development pressure. And protecting the 120-acre Turtle Cove property (pictured above) in Grand Traverse County would safeguard water quality and create a nature preserve on popular Arbutus Lake.

“In this community, people really value what Up North is … the land, fresh water, local farms for local produce, trails and universally accessible areas to visit … all of that starts with protecting the land base,” Jay says.

To date, the conservancy has protected 46,000 acres in five counties and “we still have more to do,” Jay adds.

SOLUTION:

Donors can choose a specific project, such as the Turtle Cove Nature Preserve or the Birch Point Nature Preserve, to help bring those properties into protection. gtrlc.org —G.T. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

SHOP WITH SOUL keep the momentum of summer and fall business going throughout the year, and to continue to give back to the community.

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CURRENT CHALLENGE: To

Every November, Downtown TC organizes Shop Your Community Day to raise money for a host of local nonprofit groups. Fifteen percent of any sale at participating merchants is donated to the customer’s organization of choice. It’s a win/win, encouraging people to shop local knowing they’re not only supporting small businesses, but also giving back in a meaningful way. Last year, more than 60 downtown merchants participated, and 30 nonprofits have signed up so far this year.

SOLUTION:

THE HEROES:

Downtown Traverse City Association

THEIR MISSION: This

voluntary merchant association’s goal is to promote and perpetuate commercial, professional and financial businesses downtown and support local nonprofit groups.

The group’s events—Street Sale and Last Slice of Summer—include nonprofit participation to increase exposure and shed light on important causes in the community.

RECENT SUCCESS:

Make your list and shop downtown! Shop Your Community Day will be held Nov. 12.

Check online for a list of local nonprofit groups your dollars will help. downtowntc.com/shop-your-community-day —G.T. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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8791 McBride Park Court Harbor Springs, MI 49470 231-347-8852 www.mannafoodproject.org manna@mannafoodproject.org MISSION STATEMENT Gather, organize and distribute food (the most nutritious food possible) to those in need throughout Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet Counties CORE VALUES Follow non-profit fundraising guidelines, maximize food value, minimize all costs, leverage volunteer resources, solicit feedback, measure performance and continuously improve processes.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Larry DeWitt, President Susan Conklin, Vice President Tom Squires, Secretary Kevin Christman, Treasurer David Donovan Jim Jensen Meagan Krzywosinski Bill McMaster Lauren Meisel Sarah Shuman

Here at the Manna Food Project, we are seeing an increase in the number of people utilizing our pantry. We believe this can be attributed to the state of the economy, inflation, and personal situations. Manna Food Project and our partner agencies are here to help! Collectively, the pantries agree that they are seeing more people each month. For example, in January of this year, Manna served 460 individuals, and in July we served 769 individuals.

The circumstances that drive people to the food pantry can vary. We see people from all walks of life. Some of our neighbors are on a fixed income, some are employed but income constrained, and some have fallen on hard times with unexpected expenses.

Many of the households we serve are multigenerational. Due to the high cost of living, a lot of families are moving into one household to save on expenses. Some grandparents are raising their grandchildren. If the grandparents are on a fixed income, this can be difficult with more mouths to feed. Whatever the case, we are here to feed people in need.

Recently, a marine veteran wrote us and explained how instrumental Manna is for him on a regular basis. He found himself in hard times and didn’t know what he was going to eat. He searched food pantries and Manna came up. He reluctantly arrived at the Manna Food Pantry, embarrassed and ashamed. Once he was here, the Manna staff and volunteers welcomed him with open arms. They made him feel comfortable. He has returned each month since, where he is greeted by name and a handshake. He is thankful for the good food, nice staff, and generous volunteers.

Please consider helping your neighbors in need by donating to the Manna Food Project today. Each gift we receive changes lives. Take action by volunteering, donating food, engaging your place of employment, and fundraising. Every bit helps us feed those in need.

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521 S. Union St. Traverse City, MI 49684 231-947-4230 thefestivalfoundation.org FESTIVAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stacey Isles, President Mike Meindertsma, President-Elect Kelli Mengebier, Secretary Max Anderson, Treasurer Jeff Needham, Immediate Past President BOARD MEMBERS Brian Beauchamp Kandace Chapple Doug Dowdy Kevin Severt Ian Hollands Nikki Schweitzer Kim White Jessica Alpers

The Festival Foundation is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that with the time and talent of six full time staff members, a board of directors and over 2,000 amazing volunteers organize four high impact events in the Grand Traverse Region. Of the four events, National Cherry Festival, Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge, CherryT Ball Drop, and Fifth Third Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K, multiple bring tourism and economic interest to the region but the root of the organization is so much more.

At the Festival Foundation, we celebrate and promote cherries to those who don’t get to experience them from their backyard. We do it by giving people experiences that they will not forget. So when they think back to their first taste of cherries, they remember Michigan cherries first. Because everyone has

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The Festival Foundation Growers Program is a monthly donation program to help support the needs of the Festival Foundation.

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THE HEROES:

Manna Food Project

To help feed the hungry in Antrim, Charlevoix and Emmet counties.

THEIR MISSION:

Providing a disabled Marine veteran with food on a regular basis. Bryan, who lives in Pellston most of the year, came to Manna Food Project’s pantry last fall, embarrassed and ashamed because he was broke and had little food. He didn’t know what to expect but found the staff “kind and welcoming,” he wrote in a note of gratitude to the organization. He has returned twice a month since April.

“All the workers and volunteers know him by name. People ask how he’s doing and show him respect and kindness,” says Carrie Klingelsmith, Manna’s executive director. “He looks forward to coming here.”

RECENT SUCCESS:

Manna Food Project is experiencing longer lines at its food pantry and an increase in demand for CURRENT CHALLENGE:

its services overall. Manna works with 40 partner agencies, who order from Manna’s food bank to supply their meal programs and pantries. In January, Manna’s food pantry served 460 clients; in July, that number jumped to 769 people. The growing demand is a result of both government assistance tapering off after the pandemic, and inflation. Families are struggling with higher costs of food and basic needs. Donations have also been down.

“We are seeking as many grants as possible and trying to work with as many donors as possible,” Klingelsmith says. “We are coming up with all kinds of creative ways to find funding for food. We can stretch a dollar a lot further than the general public can by purchasing food from Feeding America, a hunger relief organization that supports food pantries.”

SOLUTION:

Donations are the lifeblood of Manna Food Project—the organization accepts food donations at its Harbor Springs location, 8791 McBride Park Court, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Donations by cash or credit cards also help keep the pantry full. To donate online, go to: mannafoodproject.org. Donors can also text: MANNA to 56651. —G.T. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

PEDAL POWER THE HEROES:

Norte

Nurturing healthy lifelong habits and community connection through cycling since 2014.

The nonprofit’s community-powered, youth-focused programming—including an extremely popular after-school Mountain Bike and Adventure Bike Club, an adaptive Bikes for All program, and summer bike camps—now touches six counties. Summer 2022 programs reached more than 600 kids, ages preschool to high school, and 2021 saw upward of 5,000 volunteer hours.

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RECENT SUCCESS:

CURRENT CHALLENGE: The

pandemic spurred growth, and now Norte is wrestling with that success. The big-picture goal still revolves around starting a little star on a balance bike, helping them progress through youth bike programs, and helping foster community leadership in them as young adults. We’re here for the long haul,” says Advocacy and Communications Director Gary Howe. “We’re looking at how we can move forward with intention and maintain quality in programming.”

Norte never wants program registration fees to be a barrier for a child. Generous donors help secure funding for youth scholarships and the Grand Traverse Regional Kids Bike Library is stocked with nearly 800 bikes (80 percent are checked out at any given time).

SOLUTION:

“Seeing a single parent who has three kids and may be struggling, we get ’em rolling and set up with bikes,” Howe says.

It’s threefold: Donate to help fund programming, volunteer to bike with and coach kids, or learn about Norte on a walking meeting around the Grand Traverse County Civic Center track trail. HappyHealthyStrong.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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“We seek to be part of this community, not apart from it.”

Founder Mary Jean Brick’s words still resonate today.

BrickWays manages a group of 501 (c) 3 non-profits dedicated to assisting adults with developmental disabilities.

While BrickWays primary focus is providing housing options that are in proximity to transportation, employment and community resources, we also recognize that our clients require services to adapt to and maintain a lifestyle of independence. Our affiliated TRAIL program provides these services under contract with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health. Staff work with CMH clients, to instruct and model the skills necessary to live, maintain a residence, and interact with successfully with others.

In recent years, the percentage of BrickWays clients who qualify for services from Community Mental Health has declined from nearly 100% to 57%. Some clients receive support from family members but as parents age, we are seeing more and more individuals without any support. These vulnerable adults experience increased isolation, greater difficulty in maintaining a safe and sanitary home, and poor personal care.

To meet this need, BrickWays is seeking increased community support to fund a full time position for supportive housing where staff can create opportunities for all tenants. Support staff will provide experiential learning options, community inclusion, transportation and access to events in and around the area, and be available to respond to an individual’s specific time limited need or assist with life transitions to address issues that otherwise, could threaten continued tenancy.

In 2019, BrickWays demonstrated how successful experiential learning can be with the Disney Dream Trip. Community partners, family members and donors came together to send 16 individuals on a trip of a lifetime. Participants met for months prior to the trip to discuss social behavior, experience noise stress and develop coping skills. Together, they faced fears, anxiety and discrimination. Together they experienced, grew and returned confident, empowered and connected.

BrickWays seeks to bring this type of learning to life experiences in our area. Please give to provide independence and life experiences for the benefit of adults with special needs.

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PO Box 569 130 E Ludington Ave Ludington MI 49431 231-843-4808 masoncountymihistory.org rebecca@mchshistory.org MISSION STATEMENT To collect, preserve, and present for viewing historically important artifacts, archives, and buildings of the inhabitants of Mason County.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS James Jensen, President Kim Cole, Vice-President Connie Schwass, Treasurer Joan Killion, Secretary John Holcomb Debbie Nellis Rob Alway Mike Hankwitz John Morava

The Mason County Historical Society is a 501(c )3 non-profit organization founded in 1937 with the mission of preserving and presenting the history of Mason County, Michigan. Over the decades’ thousands of artifacts and archival documents detailing the history of Mason County and the greater West Michigan area have been entrusted to the care of the Historical Society.

In 1976, the Society opened its first museum at Historic White Pine Village.

The Village boasts 30 historic exhibit buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse (on the State Register of Historic Places), Marchido One Room Schoolhouse, and the first trapper’s cabin. The buildings contain thousands of authentic artifacts and archives depicting the rich lumbering and agricultural history of its area. In 2017, the Society opened its second museum, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, bringing history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history.

Today, we continue to preserve history for future generations to enjoy.

With the grand opening of the Mason County Research Center in downtown Ludington, we provide a document-rich Research Center for people to dig into the

past as they search through our vast collection of historical documents, photos, maps, and genealogical resources with the help of trained staff and volunteers.

As our nation continues to deal with the impacts of the global pandemic, we continue our mission of preserving the history of our times. Now more than ever, we are contacted for advice on how to record one’s personal history. While we live in the information age, much of the history of our times is being lost due to the lack of written documentation and preservation. A major focus going forward is historical programming that teaches people how to preserve their legacy.

How can you help Become a Mason Memories donor. Your donations will support historical programming, museum operations, and the continued preservation of Michigan’s history for future generations to enjoy.

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MERCY FOR THE MANY THE HEROES: Grand Traverse Area Society of St. Vincent de Paul THEIR MISSION: To offer the community the opportunity to practice the corporal works of mercy: shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, visit the sick, visit the prisoner, bury the dead, give alms to the poor.

An attempt to purchase a second home as part of SVdP’s Reduced Income Housing Project (RIHP) has been put on hold due to the recent bidding wars. “But it taught us a lot about the shortage of affordable housing and the need to continue the RIH Project,” says Julie Ellalasingham, board president. The project is a partnership with state agencies that find housing for those holding a state voucher.

RECENT SUCCESS:

Besides its most recognized work— its thrift store and Catholic shop on Woodmere in Traverse City—the organization has other forms of service that need CURRENT CHALLENGE:

volunteer hands as well. “More hands mean greater service to our neighbors,” Ellalasingham says. The financial assistance department has been able to help by working with other agencies such as MDHHS, NMCAA, The Father Fred Foundation, Salvation Army, Love Thy Neighbor, local churches and others to ensure a collaborative and comprehensive service.

SVdP is also a part of the Basic Needs Coalition, which serves the homeless population.

Ellalasingham says volunteers are needed to expand the housing voucher program, interview callers in need of financial assistance, pick up donations, take a seat on the board or help out administratively. She adds, “Whatever you want to do, we will carve out some space for you.”

SOLUTION:

Prospective volunteers can stop by the thrift store, call 231.947.8466 or send a message via facebook.com/svdpgta. —G.T. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS “With a shortage of independent caregivers, it often falls on families to take care of loved ones who have a chronic illness or memory loss,” says ShareCare Executive Director Julie Tarr. “We provide trained volunteer coaches to be a resource for that person.”

THE HEROES:

ShareCare of Leelanau

Helping seniors live and age well in their own home by providing support services like checkin phone calls and friendly visits, along with encouraging family caregiver success.

THEIR MISSION:

Retired architect Neil Schoof delivers groceries and drives seniors to medical appointments. Former award-winning journalist Susan Ager trained to be a hospice volunteer and calls seniors to check in. ShareCare has 70 active volunteers providing services in rural Leelanau County. And now, they’re launching a respite program for volunteers to coach and provide breaks for family caregivers.

RECENT SUCCESS:

ShareCare receives lots of requests for immediate services and is working toward expanding to surrounding counties. With a chunk of volunteers leaving for the winter, Tarr says they’d like to grow the volunteer pool by 25 percent and offer winter workshops such as memoir writing, fitness and balance and a book club.

CURRENT CHALLENGE:

In order to grow, ShareCare needs more funding and volunteers.

SOLUTION:

Volunteer this winter to run errands, pick up groceries, take care of a senior’s pet while they’re away or help out with a workshop. A few hours a month or a monetary donation makes a huge impact. sharecareleelanau.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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NAMI began in the 1970s as a group of moms gathered in a kitchen sharing experiences about loving someone who’s mentally ill and grew into the largest grassroots mental health association in the country. NAMI Grand Traverse leads a host of free family, school and veteran mental health programs and support groups. A new executive director has made huge strides in outreach and grant funding while a dedicated navigator has assisted families in crisis, helping them navigate the justice system and finding resources like therapists, doctors and available hospital beds.

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“Our navigator has been with us almost a year now, part time, and has made such a difference in so many lives,” says Affiliate Secretary Paula McLain, pointing to severe statewide mental healthcare shortcomings. “When a mother was told her son needed to wait a year to get in with a psychiatrist, she found him an appointment that month.”

NAMI will continue to apply for grants and welcome monetary donations. Though volunteers do need to have first-hand experience caring for someone with mental illness, NAMI is looking for presenters to speak in schools and families to help lead Homefront classes.

SOLUTION:

Become a member, donate, join the NAMI fundraising event committee and donate returnable cans and bottles to NAMI the second Saturday of each month at Family Fare in Traverse City. namigt.org —L.B. HOW YOU CAN SAVE THE DAY:

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Victoria had a juvenile cataract in her left eye. The doctors believe she was born with a defect in the back of her eye, and it was never identified during her well-child check-ups. If it was not for the Lions Club, Victoria could have lost her eye. Amy F. - Gobles, Michigan It is so nice to be able to see again and to actually write a handwritten letter. Thank you so very much, and may god bless you for all that you’ve done helping me get eye surgery. I was living in misery not being able to see. You can’t imagine what that is like until you lose your vision. I can’t begin to explain just how good it feels to be able to work again and to actually be able to look out the window and see even the tiniest sprinkle of snow. Scott M. - Big Rapids, Michigan I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your help in getting my hearing aids. I cannot put into words what it sounds like to hear the little things. For instance, I have to tell my daughters to not talk so loud. I also heard my cat “meow” for the first time, and for the first time, in a long time, I heard my car blinker—wow! I knew I was having issues with my hearing, but I did not understand the gravity of it.

Once I received my hearing aids, my world was reopened My life will never be the same, and I will never look back. Thank you! Holli G. - New Lothrop, Michigan Mikey's Fund is named after a very special person, Michaela Hagemann – whom my parents nicknamed “Mikey”. Mikey, born with Down’s Syndrome, was in her early forties, far surpassing her anticipated life expectancy. Although she had developed cataracts, doctors were reluctant to perform surgery due to anticipated limited benefits. However, when my parents took Mikey to Lansing Ophthalmology, Dr. Moore told them that having Mikey enjoy a high quality of life far outweighed any reason not to undergo surgery. Dr. Moore performed cataract surgery on Mikey, and the results helped her enjoy her time through her last days.

When Mikey passed away in January of 2003, my parents, James and Pauline, called Lansing Ophthalmology and expressed their gratitude for the difference that the medical treatment had made in Mikey’s life. They desired to “give something back” by making a financial gift to provide eye care for those who could not otherwise afford it. With the help of Lansing Ophthalmology and the Lions of Michigan Foundation, we created Mikey’s Fund, and today, the fund provides eye care for children in the Lansing, East Lansing and Albion School Districts. Jackie M. – Albion, Michigan

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GIVING DIRECTORY American Red Cross Northern Michigan Chapter

Hospice of Michigan

BrickWays

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Cadillac Area Land Conservancy

Interlochen Public Radio

Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan

Leelanau Christian Neighbors

735 South Garfield Ave., Ste. B100, Traverse City, MI 49686 231.947.7286 • redcross.org/michigan Find out more on page 38

935 Barlow St., Traverse City, MI 49686 231-883-7929 • brickways.org Find out more on page 30

124 1/2 North Mitchell Street, Suite 115, Cadillac, MI 49601 231.775.3631 • calc@calc-landtrust.org Find out more on page 39

Traverse City and Harbor Springs 231.946.8975 • cfsnwmi.org Find out more on page 24

Downtown TC Association

303 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49686 231.922.2050 • downtowntc.com Find out more on page 19

Eagle Village

5044 175th Ave., Hersey, MI 49639 231.305.6500 • eaglevillage.org Find out more on Back Cover

Elizabeth Lane Oliver Art Center

132 Coast Guard Rd., Frankfort, MI 49635 231.352.4151 • oliverart.org

Goodwill Northern Michigan

2279 South Airport Rd W, Traverse City, MI 49684 231.922.4805 • goodwillnmi.org Find out more on page 14

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA

3700 Silver Lake Road, Traverse City, MI 49684 231.933.9622 • gtbayymca.org Find out more on page 6

Grand Traverse Conservation District 1450 Cass Rd., Traverse City, MI 49685 231.941.0960 • natureiscalling.org/donate Find out more on page 27

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy 3860 N Long Lake Rd #D, Traverse City, MI 49684 231.929.7911 • gtrlc.org Find out more on page 8

10850 E Traverse Hwy, Suite 3325, Traverse City, MI 49684 888.247.5701 • hom.org Find out more on page 35

4000 J Maddy PKWY, Interlochen, MI 49643 231.276.7623 • interlochen.org Find out more on page 31

9350 Lyon St, Interlochen, MI 49643 231.276.4400 • interlochenpublicradio.org Find out more on page 38

7322 E Duck Lake Rd., Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 PO Box 196, Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 231.994.2271 • LeelanauChristianNeighbors.org Find out more on page 18

Lions of Michigan Foundation 5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911 517.887.6640 • lmsf.net Find out more on page 41

Historic White Pine Village Mason County Historical Society

1687 S Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431 231.843.4808 • masoncountymihistory.org Find out more on page 32

Michael’s Place

1212 Veterans Dr. Suite 100, Traverse City, MI, 49686 231.947.6453 • MyMichaelsPlace.net Find out more on page 20

Munson Healthcare Foundations

1150 Medical Campus Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 231.213.1150 • foundation@mhc.net • munsonhealthcare.org/give Find out more on page 41

Music House Museum

7377 US-31, Williamsburg, MI 49690 231.938.9300 • musichouse.org Find out more on page 37

NAMI Grand Traverse

1010 South Garfield, Traverse City, MI, 49686 231.944.8448 • namigt.org Find out more on page 22

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Give Hope

To a homeless animal Norte

PO Box 781, Traverse City, MI, 49685 231.883.2404 • HappyHealthyStrong.org Find out more on page 4

Port of Ludington Maritime Museum Mason County Historical Society 217 S. Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI 49431 231.843.4808 • masoncountymihistory.org Find out more on page 32

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is a no-kill shelter that provides nutritious food, a warm bed, and medical care to 500-plus animals each year and helps them to find new homes.

ShareCare of Leelanau Inc.

407 S. Main Street, Leland, MI, 49685 PO Box 937, Leland, MI 49654 231.256.0221 • sharecareleelanau.org Find out more on page 10

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

1207 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 231.947.8466 • assist@svdptc.org Find out more on Inside Back Cover

The Father Fred Foundation

826 Hastings St., Traverse City, MI 49686 231.947.2055 • fatherfred.org Find out more on page 39

The Festival Foundation

521 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI 49684 231.947.4230 • thefestivalfoundation.org Find out more on page 28

We also offer the following services to the public: Boarding l Grooming l Daycare l Training l Full-Service Veterinary Clinic

Let us care for your beloved pet! Contact us today.

Adoptions, Training, Shelter Programs: (PH) 231-347-2396 Boarding, Grooming, Daycare: (PH) 231-347-2384 Veterinary Clinic: (PH) 231-622-6363

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society 1300 W. Conway Rd. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 PH: 231-347-2396 www.ltbhs.com

Hope Starts Here.

The Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse PO Box 601, Frankfort, MI 49635 231.352.7644 • pointbetsie.org Find out more on page 16

The Manna Food Project

8791 McBride Park Ct., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 231.347.8852 • MannaFoodProject.org Find out more on page 26

Traverse Area District Library

610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 231.932.8500 • tadl.org Find out more on page 12

Traverse Symphony Orchestra

300 E. Front St, Ste 230, Traverse City, MI 49684 231.947.7120 • TraverseSymphony.org Find out more on page 42

The Patient Assistance Fund puts quality mental health in reach for our neighbors experiencing financial hardship.

Please make a gift today. pinerest.org/donate Choose designation: Patient Assistance Fund - Traverse City

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SVDP works closely with area agencies in a comprehensive support system for our unsheltered neighbors. Weather proof gear and supplies are distributed year around.

The retail Catholic Gift Shop within the Thrift Store offers something for every sacramental occasion, books, religious jewelry, statues, medals, gowns, school uniforms, and more.

The best prices in town according to repeat customers. While the Store offers items to our neighbors in need at no cost, it also raises funds to cover operating costs (minimal with no paid staff) and support the Financial Assistance Department.

The Financial Assistance department offers over $70,000/yr in third-party-bill payments for our working neighbors that are struggling with the cost of living. The call-center recieves 25- 40 calls per week and works closely with all other funding agencies for a community based approach.

100% Volunteer run Catholic Organization

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