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Friday, February 26th - Sunday, February 28th
Your Turn Women's Ski Clinic
With Lisa Densmore, intermediate through advanced level skiers (can comfortably ski blues, some black diamonds) will benefit from this clinic, Boyne Highlands.
www.boynehighlands.com
Saturday, February 27th, 1pm-6pm
Smeltania
Food, winter fun and more, downtown Boyne City.
www.boynecitychamber.com
February 27th
7th Annual Brian Nachazel Snowball Tournament.
To sign up: Rebecca 231-649-4233
For info: https://m.facebook.com/groups/824768337970904?group_view_referrer=search
February 27th
1st Inaugural Fish Frenzie Outdoors Ladies Classic
Location: Grand Lake - Presque Isle
DNR Launch East 638 HWY (near Woody's)
1pm - 6:30pm
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/fishfrenzyoutdoors/
March 2021
11th annual Fifth Third Bank Leapin’ Leprechaun Virtual 5K!
We may not run together but the fundamentals of the tradition are intact, grab your dog, or kids and celebrate spring outside! Sign up for swag and comradery as Leprechauns from all over will be sporting their new lucky socks (for the first 500 registrants) on their 5k virtual run! Swag includes running socks, finisher medal, downloadable bib, and more! T-shirts are available for purchase. All race packets will be mailed to runners starting the beginning of March and the virtual run will be open from March 13th through March 31st, 2021. For Details:
March 1st 2021
The Traverse City District Library is excited to announce that all network libraries (with the exception of east Bay Branch Library) will be open to the public beginning Monday March 1st. Please check each library's website through tadl.org to confirm hours and service level before you visit!
Wednesday, March 3rd, 7pm
Cross Country Ski Series
Bring your gear of choice on any given night and meet up with others to hit the trail. Nordic skiers of all abilities and all ages (9 years and older) are welcome! Nub's Nob, sponsored by The Outfitter.
Cross Country Ski Series
Saturday, March 13th
Nub's Nob Open
Northern Michigan's premier slalom racing event with top to bottom World Cup style slalom racing on Birch Run and Smokey, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS.
Sunday, March 14th
Head Sponsored Head to Head Racing
Dual racing using cattle gate starts on a paneled slalom course on JB Arena. Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS.
www.nubsnob.com
Sunday, March 14th
Bartlett Cup
Part of the Volkl/Marker/Dalbello Speed Series Race open to advanced skiers age 9 and up but also serves as the final race of the Speed Series. Presentation of the Bartlett Cup along with series awards follow the race along with an awesome brunch in the pub, Nub's Nob. 800-SKI-NUBS.
Friday, March 19th, 7pm
National Writers Series Presents Imbolo Mbue
The author of the New York Times bestseller Behold the Dreamers, which won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and the Blue Metropolis Words to Change Prize and was an Oprah’s Book Club selection takes part in this online program, Traverse City.
nationalwritersseries.org/programs/an-evening-with-imbolo-mbue/
Free Tax Filing
Ongoing
Online
The United Way of Traverse City and the NW Michigan Community Action Agency announced the launch of this tax season’s MyFreeTaxes site. This marks the tenth year that United Way and H&R Block have partnered to provide free tax filing services. MyFreeTaxes is available for federal and state taxes for individuals or households earning less than $66,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI). The mobile optimized MyFreeTaxes site enables most filers to complete their taxes in under one hour for free. Taxpayers earning less than $66,000 can enter their data through MyFreeTaxes.com, which links to a secure H&R Block website, making it easy to complete their taxes from home, at work or on mobile devices.
The Salvation Army Traverse City Office
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHWEST MI
735 S. Garfield Ave. B#100
Traverse City, Mi. 49686
website :
https://www.nonprofitlist.org/det/52003_american-red-cross-of-northwest-mi
MICHIGAN AMERICAN RED CROSS INFO
https://www.redcross.org/local/michigan/about-us/locations.html?CID=organic_gmb_listings
COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICE HOURS:
231-946-4644
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 - 4 and Tuesday 9 - noon
FOOD PANTRY - MONDAY AND THURSDAY
Food pantry assistance is available by call-in registration Monday and Thursday between 9 - 2 pm by calling 231.946.4644. Prepared food bag are distributed by drive through.
COMMUNITY MEAL - MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY:
To-go Community Meal lunches are serviced Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 - 1 pm at the Emergency Disaster Truck in the parking lot at The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St. Traverse City.
COMMUNITY SHELF - MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY:
Perishable food is distributed Monday and Wednesday 12 - 1 pm at the large garage located behind The Salvation Army Community Center, 1239 Barlow St. in the alley.
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Phone appointments for utility and emergency financial assistance are scheduled by our case management team. Please call 231-946-4644 during Community Center office hours - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 - 4 and Tuesday 9 - noon.
EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE:
You are not alone - please call 231.946.4644
TO DONATE BLOOD
Visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/ to find a blood drive near you, and read the latest Red Cross guidance for donating blood during the coronavirus pandemic.
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
3963 Three Mile Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
phone: 231-947-3780
NMCAA – Cadillac
1640 Marty Paul
231-775-9781
NMCAA – Petoskey
2240 Mitchell Park Drive, Suite A
231-347-9070
Families Against Narcotics Grand Traverse Area Meeting
Combat the epidemic of prescription painkillers and heroin addiction in our communities.
For more info, call 231-633-0763 or email