To submit an event to WLJN's Community Calendar, please send us the information at least two weeks in advance to: Calendar, c/o WLJN, PO Box 1408, Traverse City, Michigan, 49685; fax the information to 946-3959; email the info to Calendar@wljn.com; or drop it off at our studios at 1101 Cass. Please give us the basic who, what, where, when information and a contact number if possible. Thanks.
Interlochen Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
The Interlochen Area Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 21st, 5:30-7:30pm at Hairold's Hair Design and Interlochen Chiropractic Assciates, 9672 US 31, in Suites 400 & &00. For info, 276-7141.
Divorce Care at First Congregational Church
Divorce Care, Recovery Seminar and Support Group will be on Thursday, May 23rd, 7-9pm, at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Rd., Traverse City. A $15 donation covers materials. Child care is available when planned ahead. This weeks topic is "Financial Survival". For further info, 947-6698.
Divorce Care at New Hope Community Church
Divorce Care, Recovery Seminar and Support Group will be on Thursday, May 23rd, 6:45pm, at New Hope Community Church, Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg. Cost is $15 covers materials. Join at anytime. This weeks topic is "Financial Survival". For further info, 938-8056.
Northern Michigan Lyme Disease Support Group Meeting
The Northern Michigan Lyme Disease support group meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, at Living Hope's chalet, 610 Three Mile Rd, from 7-8:30pm. For info, 269-3406 or 888-784-5963.
Traverse Bay Christian School Walk-a-thon
The Traverse Bay Christian School Walk-a-thon will be on Friday, May 24th, 10:45-11:15am. Join the students and staff for a fun filled morning with walkers, runners and joggers. All proceeds go toward providing necessary operating funds for the school. Lunch will be provided for purchase. For info, 929-9504.
Rummage & Bake Sale at The Atwood Church
The Atwood Church, 10090 N. US Hwy. 31), invites you to their Rest Stop/Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th, from 9am-4pm. Enjoy Free hot dogs, delicious baked goods, and a rummage sale. For info, 599-3290.
Samaritans' Closet Annual Perennial Plant Sale
The Samaritans' Closet, 25 S. Lake Leelanau Dr., in Lake Leelanau, is having its 3rd Annual Perennial Sale May 24th-26th, from 9am-4pm. All proceeds benefit the Samaritans' Closet who supports the Laundry Project, the Baby Pantry, Leelanau Christian Neighbors and the food pantry. There will be over 900 various perennial plants ranging from $6-$20. For info, 256-7364.
Lake Leelanau St. Mary Quilters Annual Memorial Day Quilt Show
The Lake Leelanau St. Mary Quilters will be holding their annual Memorial Day Quilt Show, Raffel & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 25th through Monday, May 27th, at St. Mary Church Social Hall. Hours are Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-1pm; and Monday, 10am-noon. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5, and are availabe at any Lake Leelanau St. Mary campus office, the Lake Leelanau East Traverse Catholic Federal Credit Union, Lake Leelanau Excavating, Plant Master in Suttons Bay or at the Show.
Annual Memorial Day Dinner at Kingsley United Methodist Church
The Kingsley United Methodist Church will hold their Annual Memorial Day Dinner on Monday, May 27th, from 11am-2pm at the Church Fellowship Hall. Dinner includes Ham, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Rolls, Desserts along with coffee and koolaid. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under and pre-school eat free. For info, 263-5278.
Divorce Care at First Congregational Church
Divorce Care, Recovery Seminar and Support Group will be on Thursday, May 30th, 7-9pm, at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Rd., Traverse City. A $15 donation covers materials. Child care is available when planned ahead. This weeks topic is "Kid Care". For further info, 947-6698.
Divorce Care at New Hope Community Church
Divorce Care, Recovery Seminar and Support Group will be on Thursday, May 30th, 6:45pm, at New Hope Community Church, Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg. Cost is $15 covers materials. Join at anytime. This weeks topic is "Kid Care". For further info, 938-8056.
2nd Annual Suumer Kickoff 3K Race at Frankfor-Elberta United Methodist Churches
The Frankfort United Methodist Church, to support Love INC, will hold it's 2nd Annual Summer Kickoff 3K Race on June 1st. Registration is at 8am, race at 9am. Fee is $15 for pre-registration or $20 day of race. Price includes breakfast and t-shirt. A pancake breakfast will also be held from 8am-12noon as well as a Rummage Sale....fill a paper sack for $5.
Saturday Night Services beginning at The Orchard Church
The Orchard Church located near Chums Corner at 4288 US Hwy.31 South, will be starting a Saturday Night service beginning Saturday, June 1st, at 6pm. For info, 947-5483.
The Alpha Course at Bay Pointe Community Church
Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Rd., TC, will teach the Alpha Course, starting Monday June 3rd and running through August 12th, from 6-8:30pm each evening. The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore questions about the basics of Christianity in a relaxed atmosphere. Cost is $5. For info, 922-9882.
The 4One Quartet Homecoming Concert at Bay Pointe Community Church
The 4One Quartet Homecoming Concert will be Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th at Bay Pointe Community Church, at 6pm both nights. Friday's concert with also feature Soul'd Out and Triumphant, while Saturdays concert will also feature the Woodsmen and the Perry's. One day tickets are $20, or $19 for Seniors, while two day tickets are $35, or $30 for Seniors. Tickets are available at Gospel Book Store in Cadillac or online @ www.4onequartet.com. For info, 250-0134.
32nd Annual Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon
The 32nd Annual Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, is going to be on Saturday, June 8th, at Sterns Park/Ludington Beach in Ludington, Mi. The event will attract 800-1,000 runners. For info, 783-1775.
7th Annual Bicycle Rodeo at the Kalkaska Kaliseum
The 7th Annual Bicycle Rodeo, including Bike Safety for ages 4-12, will be on Saturday, June 8th, 10am-noon at the Kalkaska Kaliseum on M-72 West. Free hot dogs and snacks for everyone, free bike helmets while they last, and a chance for kids to win a new bike...2 will be given away. For info, 879-4429 or 258-4443.
Big Tent Revival at Hilltop Tabernacle in Benzonia
The Big Tent Revival will be held at Hilltop Tabernacle, 7383 Hoadley Rd., in Benzonia on Friday, June 14th and Saturday June 15th. Kid's Fun will begin on Friday from4-5:30pm and the Main Tent open from 6-9:30pm. Saturday's activities will include kid's fun from 12:30-5:30pm with the Main Tent Event open 5:30-9:30pm. For more info, 383-4026 or www.HTtabernacle.com.
TC Scoop Festival to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters
The TC Scoop Festival to benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters will be on Saturday, June 15th from 11am-3pm at F & M Park. Enjoy ice cream and food from Moomers Ice Cream, Blue Bunny Novelties, Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies, Culvers, Prarie Farms, Jimmy Johns, Great Lake Potato Chip Co., Sam's Club and Aunt Millie's. Kids activies and more. Tickets are $5 for 4 tickets, $20 family price includes 16 tickets, 6 and under are free. For info, 946-6211.
Adoption Information Meeting at Heaven Sent Adoption Services
Heaven Sent Adoption Services, Inc. wil be holding an adoption informational meeting on Tuesday, June 18th, from 5-7pm at the Charlevoix Public Library in the Trustees Conference Room on the 2nd Floor. RSVP would be appreciated, but not necessary. For info, 237-9880.
Church Women United and Men Gathering
The Fall Season of Church Women United and Men Gathering will be Thursday, Sept. 12th, 11am-1pm, at Christ United Methodist Church, 1249 Three Mile Rd., S. corner of 3 Mile and Garfield. Bring a food dish for Fellowship Luncheon and table service. The program will be by Randy Clawson sharing "The Trip to Palestine".
Germanfest 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church
Come enjoy Germanfest 2013 on Friday, Sept. 13th, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple St., Traverse City, from 6:30-11pm. Tickets are $35 per person and are limited to 400 adults (21 and older). Price includes the buffet style dinner and the evening of live entertainment. For tickets or more info, 946-2720 or go to www.tctinity.org.
