feb 06
saturday
WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: Complete at least a 10K or 20K classic or freestyle race at any convenient location between Feb. 1-12. Shanty Creek has also offered their Nordic course for free during that time period as long as the skier wears the White Pine Stampede bib or current race shirt during the race. Registration is $30. A donation of $5 from each entry will be forwarded to Michigan Children’s Hospital & $1 will go toward the Jack McKaig Scholarship Fund. whitepinestampede.org
---------------------FREE KN95 MASKS FOR DISTRIBUTION: 10am-2pm, Birch Street Elementary School, Kalkaska. Held until 2pm or until masks are gone. Distribution will be 10 masks per person, per vehicle, with a maximum of 50 per vehicle, with drive-up delivery of masks. unitedwaynwmi.org/kn95masks
--------------------NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF CO URAGE”: An original play with music by Mad River Theater Works, based on Eugene Bullard’s life, the first African-American combat pilot & adventurer. True story. Register. Free. Runs Feb. 3 – March 5. greatlakescfa.org/event-detail/next-gen-virtual-event-wings-of-courage
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SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: Presented by 5 To One & Norte. Sign up with Great Start to be a sculptor, stroller, or both. Sculptors will receive a free Talking is Teaching resource bag, book, & a yard sign... plus some Norte swag. Runs Feb. 1 - March 15. greatstartkids.com/snowsculpture-stroll/?mc_cid=89f4a634c7&mc_ eid=df24b9efb4
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DOG SLED RIDES: Shanty Creek Resort, Schuss Mountain, Nordic Center, Bellaire. Second Hand Mushers Rescue will give dog sled rides. They are offered every 30 minutes from 11am - 1:30pm. Face masks required. Reserve your spot: 866-695-5010. $65 per ride. secondchancemushersrescue.com/dog-sled-rides.html
---------------------OTSEGO RESORT’S ANNUAL WINTER WINE WALK: Otsego Resort, Gaylord. Check in at noon outside the River Cabin. A winter walk on the snowshoe path from the River Cabin to the Beaver Dam where a bonfire awaits. Enjoy three wine tasting stations paired with light food fare. Walk or snowshoe. Rentals available, but must be reserved ahead of time: 989-732-5181. $35. otsegoclub.com
feb 07
sunday
WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
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NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
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SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
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feb 08
monday
PANDEMIC, THEN & NOW: 7pm. Held via Zoom. Doctor Robert Sharon, an internal medicine specialist who presently sees primary care patients at Mackinaw City Specialty Clinic, will provide an interesting insight into the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 in northern Michigan & the current COVID pandemic as part of the Mackinaw Area Historical Society’s monthly speaker series. Meeting ID: 551 997 0204. Passcode: history.
---------------------WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
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february
SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
feb 09
06-14
tuesday
GRNA ONLINE PRESENTATION: 6:30-7:30pm. Join Grass River Natural Area Education Director James Dake, author of Grass River’s new Second Edition of the Field Guide to Northwest Michigan, for an online presentation via Zoom to learn about the making of this regional best seller. Reserve your spot. Free. grassriver.org
send your dates to: events@traverseticker.com
---------------------WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
---------------------EVANSTON’S LIVING HISTORY VIA ZOOM: 6:30pm. IStory of a community’s struggle for justice; with roots extending to the town of Abbeville, South Carolina & the horrific lynching of one of its prominent citizens, Anthony Crawford. Free. tadl. org/event/evanstons-living-history-via-zoom
---------------------NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
---------------------SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
feb 10
wednesday
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN WORKS! VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT: 9am-noon. This online event will include nearly 30 employers from around northwest MI & will give job seekers the opportunity to learn about current job openings & connect directly to employers. Register. networksnorthwest.org/news-events/ news/virtual-hiring-event-february-10.html
---------------------WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
---------------------THE CONTENT FUEL FRAMEWORK: HOW TO GENERATE UNLIMITED STORY IDEAS: 9:30-11am. Featuring keynote speaker Melanie Deziel. Must register online. Held via Zoom. Free. grandtraversewoman.com/events/febworkshop
---------------------NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
---------------------REACH CUSTOMERS ONLINE WITH GOOGLE: 10am. A free workshop hosted by Erin Bemis & Cheboygan, Petoskey & Indian River Chambers of Commerce. Register. Free. register.gotowebinar.com/register/683069811925619468
Many ice sculptures will be displayed in both Downtown Harbor Springs and Downtown Petoskey this weekend, beginning Fri., Feb. 12. Stop by Harbor Springs’ Third Annual Ice Fest and Downtown Petoskey’s Winter Weekend. Although some traditional events won’t happen due to the pandemic, there will still be a lot to take in, including shopping, eating and more! Presented by Arts for All of Northern Michigan. Featuring Mr. Music DJ. Held via Zoom. RSVP: form.jotform.com/210134988509158?mc_ cid=40db7717d5&mc_eid=31c0d0fd7e us02web.zoom.us/j/83345423453?pwd=Rmh kd0l3Y1NFc1NGeTlvc1RRZ1p2dz09&mc_ cid=40db7717d5&mc_eid=31c0d0fd7e#success
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SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
VIRTUAL ICE BREAKER: LINE 5 TUNNEL - WILL IT BECOME A REALITY?: 12-1pm. A webinar featuring Watershed Council’s Policy Director Jennifer McKay. Free. watershedcouncil.org/attend-an-event.html
feb 11
thursday
PANDEMIC BLUES! AN EVENING OF MUSIC AT 78 RPM: 7:30pm. Virtual program featuring Alex Tank from 78s for the People. Presented by the TADL Sight & Sound Dept. Hosted by Aaron Olson. Explore the power of music from the mid 1920’s through the 1940’s. Free. tadl.org/event/pandemic-blues
---------------------WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6) VIRTUAL VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE: 6:30pm.
NEXT GEN VIRTUAL EVENT: “WINGS OF COURAGE”: (See Sat., Feb. 6) LIFELONG LEARNING HISTORY SERIES: 7-8pm. History Mystery with Little Traverse History Museum, who received a donation of four boxes that came from a house on Jennings Street in Petoskey that has since burned down. Register. Free. ncmclifelonglearning.com/ event-4140772
---------------------SNOW SCULPTURE STROLL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
feb 12
friday
WINTER BIKE TO WORK DAY: Presented by Norte. Register. Get out there & ride. Take a picture & tag Norte. Join the virtual Winter Bike to Work Day lunch at noon. winterbiketoworkday.org/?mc_ cid=89f4a634c7&mc_eid=df24b9efb4
CHOCOLATE COVERED BOYNE: Boyne City, Feb. 12-13. Featuring a Chocolate Dessert Contest & tasty specials, treats & sales. boynecitymainstreet.com/calendar/event/chocolate-covered-boyne-4
---------------------DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY’S WINTER WEEKEND: Feb. 12-15. Tour over 30 ice sculptures, shop the President’s Day deals, & grab dinner to go, or sit down & dine. petoskeydowntown.com/downtown-events/winterweekend
---------------------INDOOR SIDEWALK SALES: Downtown Charlevoix, Feb. 12-15. Bargains on a variety of merchandise at participating stores. business.charlevoix.org/events/details/indoor-sidewalk-sales-02-12-2021-13141
---------------------WHITE PINE STAMPEDE GOES VIRTUAL: (See Sat., Feb. 6)
---------------------FEBRUARY VALENTINE GIFT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS: 10am-4pm, Music House Museum, Williamsburg. During February, the Music House Museum will be offering free tours to all on the medical front lines during the pandemic. Open Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays throughout Feb. for tours. Call & make a reservation. musichouse.org
---------------------HARBOR SPRINGS’ THIRD ANNUAL ICE FEST: Downtown Harbor Springs, Feb. 12-14.
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