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top ten Harbor Springs & Bay Harbor In Some Elite Company
Travel + Leisure magazine knows its stuff, so when the publication partnered released its list last week of the “Eight best small towns to buy a vacation home” and our very own Emmet County landed on the list, we were impressed. The article notes that second homes are having a moment right now because so many people are escaping big cities and can work from anywhere. The piece notes Bay Harbor and Petoskey have seen a “surge of demand” in waterfront homes of late, and hails the area further: “These serene resort communities on Lake Michigan attract visitors of all ages year-round with their charming lakeside dining and shopping spots, golfing, fishing, and sailing opportunities, as well as their overall laidback vibe. Fall foliage here is absolutely stunning, and when the first snow transforms the area into a winter wonderland.” The other towns were Bend, Oregon; Seaside, Florida; St. Augustine, Florida; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Grand Lake, Colorado; Big Sky, Montana; and Wailea, Hawaii.
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tastemaker Gallagher’s Farm Market Donuts
Bike The Hills Here’s a mountain bike event even beginners can roll with! The 15th annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic will be held in and around the gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain on Sat., Oct. 23 at 9:30am. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders will journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a fast and challenging course -- but not too difficult for beginners! The Tour de Tykes will also take place for ages 7-12 or 6 and under. Register your kids at the Mountain Adventure Zone at 1pm. For all other registration info, visit crystalmountain.com/event/peak2peak/.
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Hey, watch this Maid
Perhaps lost among all the (well-deserved) hype surrounding Netflix’s breakout sensation Squid Game is a less buzzy (and less violent) new limited series, but one no less devastating in its impact. Inspired by Stephanie Land’s memoir of the same name, Maid is the story of single mother Alex (an incredible Margaret Qualley) doing everything she can to escape an abusive relationship and provide for her two-year-old daughter. But with an estranged father and a bipolar mother (played by Qualley’s real-life mother Andie MacDowell), the lack of a support system in her life leaves her scrambling, desperate, and jumping through impossible hoops. One of the most honest and affecting portrayals of the realities of poverty, even with its beats of levity and uplift, it refuses to sugarcoat Alex’s situation and it’s all the more compelling for it. Streaming on Netflix.
5 WE ALL KEEP SECRETS EVEN FROM OURSELVES
Please join us for a mysterious October event at the City Opera House on
Monday, October 18 • 7PM
ALEX MICHAELIDES
We’re not much for pumpkin spice lattes, but we do have our own seasonal cravings, and these little round wonders can be found at Gallagher’s Farm Market in Traverse City. Gallagher’s doles out fresh donuts in dozens from June through October. Founded in 1972 by Jack and Bernie Gallagher, this Certified Centennial farm features nearly 600 acres of pristine pasture - as well as a few friendly animal faces - and its famous market. But the real draw is the donut case. Featuring a rotating array of seasonal flavors, Gallagher’s powerhouse bakery bangs out more than 200 treats per hour! From batter to baking sheet, each perfect bite is specially mixed in three to five-gallon batches. Following a quick flip in the hopper, each crumbly-perfect pastry is carefully coated in sugar mix, frosting, or simply left plain. Pair your selection with a little local cider for the perfect autumn afternoon snack! $1 each or $11 per dozen. 7237 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City. (231)-947-1689 or www.facebook.com/GallaghersFarmMarket.
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Joining us from the UK in conversation about his new book, The Maidens, now an international bestseller!
“A twist that blew my mind.”
~ LUCY FOLEY, New York Times bestselling author
Event Sponsor: AMICAL In-person and livestreamed
For tickets go to NationalWritersSeries.org
