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he annual Holiday Bazaar at Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center takes place on December 3rd, 2011 from 9:00pm to 3:00 pm. The Holiday Bazaar is being held to give Artists and Crafters the opportunity to showcase their talents and bring in a little extra income before the holiday season. All are encouraged to participate either as a vender or as a shopper. If you are interested in being a vender please call Cindy Patek at 534-7764 or Doris Winslow at 534-7965 for an application.
The museum is located at 2304 North West Bay Shore Drive (M22) in Peshawbestown, 20 miles north of Traverse City; open Wednesday – Saturday; 10am.-4pm.
More about Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center
Eyaawing (pronounced a-ya-wing) means “Who we are” in Anishinaabemowin, the traditional language of Michigan’s Native people. Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center is a place that serves both members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, and the larger community. It is a place where the traditions, language, and art of the Tribe are kept, taught, and celebrated. It also provides a portal to Tribe for the community -- a place where the public is welcome to learn about the culture and history of the Grand Traverse Band. For additional information, click the link above call 231-534-7764.
Santa in Fishtown, painting by Rozanne Priebe
Find unique holiday gifts and help support the Fishtown Preservation Society this Saturday, November 19th at the Vintage Cottage Holiday Market at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay.
The event showcases over 30 unique antique, artisan, and agriculture merchants from all across the region offering vintage and maritime collectibles, handmade clothing & jewelry and original artwork. The Cottage Book Shop will feature a number of Leelanau artists & writers present to personally sign their books including Lois Beardslee, Jerry Dennis, Glenn Wolff and John Mitchell. Don Butkovich, Dennos Museum appraiser, will also be on site all day for verbal appraisals of historical items.
Signed and numbered prints of "Santa in Fishtown" by Rozanne Priebe will be available for purchase, and Black Star Farms will be selling special bottles of their Red House Wine featuring the painting. A percentage of the proceeds for both will benefit the Fishtown Preservation Society.
There is no admittance fee, and a strolling luncheon will be available all day, along with wine tasting, sweet table and appetizers throughout the Inn, the Hearth and Vine Cafe and the Winery and Creamery.
For more information contact the Fishtown Preservation Society at 231-256-8878!
Last week the TC Ticker posted a cool feature on Farm 651 near Cedar. They report that the Farm 651 project was selected from thousands of applications for the "Pepsi Refresh Contest" for November. Each month, Pepsi gives away over $1 million to 60 ideas that move communities forward. You can vote once a day until a winner is awarded at the Farm 651 at Pepsi Refresh. They also write that:
While most farms are shutting down for winter, one area farm is plotting out a path to education.
Farm 651 - an 80-acre, eco-agricultural farm just south of Cedar - is working to become a learning campus for students in pursuit of agricultural skills and knowledge.
“We’ve received intern applications from all over the world - from as far away as Ghana, Chicago, California and, of course, locally,” says Jason Roggensee, who established “The 651 Project” as a licensed Michigan non-profit organization in August with his wife, Junie.
Students can apply to live and work on the functioning farm, while studying specific focuses: organic farming, viticulture, construction technology, agri-tourism, responsible landscape design, and green energy technology.
Housing will be provided, and product sales via farm markets and onsite retail facilities will serve as a living stipend.
The couple’s biggest priority? Building a student “nest.” Starting next spring, they plan to start construction on a two-story, super-efficient farmhouse-style structure that should house six students comfortably.
Read on for more and cast your vote for Farm 651!
photo credit: squircle_7_cedar_michigan_farm_651_P_Petrat by Trish P. - K1000 Gal
Here's a great video by Andrea Maio with naturalist Susan Fawcett about the work of SEEDS Youth Conservation Corps this summer on South Manitou Island. The Youth Conservation Corps is modeled after the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s New Deal and works to help them build "green collar" job skills.
You an also see a video of their work on barn preservation on the Island.
SEEDS Youth Corps/South Manitou Island from andrea claire maio on Vimeo.
Fall is here and the Northport Omena Chamber of Commerce invites you to Northport's annual Fall Festival this Saturday (Oct 15) from 11 - 4! The village is decorated for fall and the merchants are looking forward to greeting you when you visit. Enjoy the fall colors & decorations and dine at one of the local eateries. They will once again offer free rides on the horse-drawn wagonette, and local restaurants will be offering specials:
- Barb's Bakery - Pumpkin donuts and apple cider
- The Galley - A free order of breadsticks with any large pizza
- Garage Bar & Grill - Squash soup, roasted root vegetable salad, prime rib and apple crisp made with Kilcherman's apples.
- North End Eatery - A cup of butternut squash bisque, grilled cheese and a fountain drink for $8.00
- Stubbs - A full or half-rack of pork ribs at a reduced price
- Treasurer Chest - Boiled dinner soup (cabbage, ham, carrots etc.) and caramel apples
photo credit: KAScott_20111002_4456tmaBb by Ken Scott
Visit thirteen of Leelanau’s galleries during the FALL FOR ART in LEELANAU gallery tour this Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8 (10-5 PM) and Sunday, October 9 (10-2 PM). Start your tour by picking up a descriptive brochure at any participating gallery displaying a bright yellow FALL FOR ART sign. Each gallery will be happy to sign your tour brochure to insure your entry in the prize drawing at the end of the tour.
During FALL FOR ART the Glen Arbor Art Association is having an exhibit of work by GAAA members and will host a reception Friday evening from 6-8 PM.
Fall for Art will conclude with another reception and prize drawing Sunday, October 9, 3:00 p.m. at Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor.
The following galleries are on the tour: (more...)
This Saturday (October 8th) from 5-8:30 PM the Run for Palestine takes place at the Food For Thought Farm. It's a special event featuring a 5k run followed by a post-race pasta dinner and movie under the stars.
The course is mostly road, with the 10K entering parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Following the races, participants and their families can hang out on the Food For Thought farm and enjoy dinner and a movie.
Bring your running shoes, blanket and loved ones. Funds raised will go to Run Across Palestine, a running expedition to raise money to assist Palestinian olive oil farmers by providing trees and scholarships to olive oil farming families.
The price for adults is $30 in advance or $35 day-of with kids 12 and under $15 in advance ($20 at the door). You can also sign up for dinner and movie only (kids 12 and under eat free) for $15. Here's the link to register online.
Contact Norm Plumstead by email with any questions.
Here's a slideshow from the Run for Palestine last year from lostgears.
Leelanau.com invites you to help in the battle against hunger in our region with the Father Fred Food Drive. Father Fred operates a pantry in Traverse City and also helps out with food pantries in Leelanau & Benzie counties.
The drive starts tomorrow (Saturday, Sep 24) and runs through October 1st. This year the pantry has seen 1,450 more families than last year, and Father Fred is working to secure food and cash donations sufficient to meet family needs through February, 2012.
The Oleson Foundation will match the value of food and cash donations up to $20,000. Food and cash are both important, and as Father Fred would say, “No amount is too small to give. Every donation is important.”
To get started, just click the can!
UPDATE: You can watch the cablecast of the event at UpNorth TV!
Next Tuesday (Sep 27) from 6-8 PM the Grand Vision will present a live, local cablecast from the State Theatre in Traverse City with satellite sites in each of the six Grand Vision counties. According to Grand Vision Spokeswoman Marsha Smith:
"We really want to show the communities of The Grand Vision all of the great work and exciting projects happening right now in their communities, and celebrate that success. This will be an annual event showcasing just how much The Grand Vision inspires community leaders and members and how collaboration is the key to prosperity - for our region and beyond. We hope all community members come out for this fun and educational night. And we have a couple of surprises in store for everyone."
In addition to student-produced videos (Leelanau's features redevelopment efforts in Suttons Bay), the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments will recap the 2011 New Designs for Growth Community Growth Grants and announce the 2012 winners who will receive up to $10,000 each for projects inspired by The Grand Vision. Traverse Area Chamber President Doug Luciani will also present Grand Visionary awards, recognizing individuals and teams who have championed Grand Vision-inspired projects during the last two years.
Click the flier to the right or visit thegrandvision.org for details. For more information you can contact Carrie Bourdages at 231-929-5038.
Last Thursday the Inland Seas Education Association, a non-profit organization based in Suttons Bay that is dedicated to science education on the Great Lakes, welcomed its 90,000th student aboard the 77' schooner Inland Seas. The 90,000th student was from St. Francis Assisi in Ann Arbor. Executive Director and Captain Tom Kelly, said:
"This is a really exciting day for Inland Seas and the students of St. Francis. We had a great sailing day on Suttons Bay with our young scientists. After 23 years it is good to see that our mission of Great Lakes education continues to be relevant and vital to the entire Great Lakes region."
For further information about their shipboard and shore-side education programs that are designed to inspire young people's interest in science and to provide for the long-term stewardship of the Great Lakes, contact ISEA at (231) 271-3077.
he annual Holiday Bazaar at Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center takes place on December 3rd, 2011 from 9:00pm to 3:00 pm. The Holiday Bazaar is being held to give Artists and Crafters the opportunity to showcase their talents and bring in a little extra income before the holiday season. All are encouraged to participate either as a vender or as a shopper. If you are interested in being a vender please call Cindy Patek at 534-7764 or Doris Winslow at 534-7965 for an application.
