The Traverse Area Gluten Free Group will hold a Food Retailer Discussion Forum on Thursday, March 11th at 7pm at the First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Rd., TC. Representatives from area health food stores and grocery stores will discuss how they make selections of GF items for their businesses. For info, 943-9285.
Bethany Christian Services March Adoption Information Meetings
Bethany Christian Services of Traverse City will present FREE adoption and foster care information meetings at their location at 1055 Carriage Hill Dr. on Thursday, March 11th. State Adoption & Foster Care Informational Adoption Meeting is 9am-noon and an Intercountry Informational Meeting will be from 2-4pm. For info, 995-0870.
Church Women United Lenten Lunch Program
Church Women United invite everyone to their Lenten Luncheon Program, Thursday, March 11th, 11:30 am - 1 pm at the Presbyterian Church on Westminster. Area pastors bring a message each week. Local musicians share their talents. The soup & sandwich lunch donation ($3) goes to local missions. This luncheon/program is open to the public and all are invited.
Friday Potluck at Wagbo Peace Center
There will be a Potluck on Friday, March 12th, 6pm, at Wagbo Peace Center. After a great meal, you'll head out to the Wabgo apple orchard where you'l learn hands on pruning techniques. For more infor, 231-536-0333.
Fish Dinner at Christ the King Church
The Knights of Columbus will be serving Fish dinners (both baked and fried) from 5-7pm at Christ the King Church, 3801 Shore Rd., Acme, in the lower level, on Friday, March 12th. Proceeds will go to help local charities. All are welcome. Come enjoy food and fellowship. For info, 947-7009.
USCG Auxiliary Boating Safety Classes
The USCG Auxiliary will hold Seven 1 Hour Boat Safety Classes on Friday, March 12th 6-9pm, and Saturday March 13th 8:30-1:30pm at the USCG Air Station Training Station. Cost is $35. To register or for more info, 590-7390.
TC West Music Department presents "Ruddigore"
TC West Senior High Music Department presents "Ruddigore" at the school auditorium Friday, March 12th at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 13th at 2pm. General admission tickets are $15, premiere seating is $20. Tickets are availabe at the High School box office, or you can call 933-7509.
Celebration & Recruitment Meeting for Operation Christmas Child
A Celebrate and Recruitment Meeting for Operation Christmas Child will be Saturday, March 13th, 10am at Gaylord Evangelical Free Church, 1649 M32 East, Gaylord. Come and Learn how you can use your gifts and talents all year long working in the Operation Christmas Child Ministry. For more info, contact 922-1836 or email occtc@yahoo.com.
Swiss Steak Dinner at Kalkaska United Methodist Church
A Swiss Steak Dinner will be held Saturday, March 13th from 4:30-6:30pm at the Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Rd., Menu includes Swiss Steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, vegetable, dinner roll, beverage and dessert. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children under 12, $20 for a family of 4 or more. Carry outs & delivery are available.
Pianist Jim Hendricks at First Congregational Church
Pianist Jim Hendricks, professor of Music at Chicago State University, will be in concert at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Rd. in TC on Sunday, March 14th at 4pm. Jim has toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra and has made three appearances at the Crystal Cathedral. Suggested donation is $15 for adults, $5 for students and $40 for a family. For more info, 947-6698.
Celtic Crossroads at the City Opera House
Celebrate St. Pattys' week with Celtick Crossroads on Monday, March 15th at the City Opera House at 7pm. Enjoy some of the leading Irish and Celtic performers, including Traverse City's own award winning Grand Traverse Pipes and Drums. Tickets are $23 and are avalable at Oryana's & at the Opera House. For more info, www.celticcrossroads.ie.
"Christ in the Passover" at Honor Congregational Church
Andrew Barron with Jews for Jesus, presents "Christ in the Passover" at the Honor Congregational Church, 10959 Main St., US 31 in Honor on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:30pm. Gain insights on how the pieces of God's plan of salvation fit together with this visual display of the Passover pageantry. For info, 231-882-3282.
Cadillac Heritage Christian School Open House
Cadillac Heritage Christian School, 1706 Wright St., Cadillac, is hosting an Open House on Thursday, March 18th from 6-8pm. CHCS is now accepting applications for enrollment for preschool-12th grade for the 2010-2011 school year. Limited openings are availabl. For more info, 775-4272.
Holy Rosary Church Fish Dinner
Holy Rosary Church, 2 1/2 miles north of Cedar on Schomberg Rd., will have a Fish Dinner on Friday, March 19th from 4-7:30pm. The All You Can Eat Dinner includes Baked Cod, Deep Fried Cod and Lemon Pepper Cod, Scalloped Poatoes, Cole Slaw, Macroni & Cheesee, Dinner roll, Dessert, Coffee and Juice. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 10 and under, Preschool are FREE and $35 for a Family. Take out dinners are also available. For info, 228-5429.
TC West Music Department presents "Ruddigore"
TC West Senior High Music Department presents "Ruddigore" at the school auditorium Friday, March 19th at 7:30pm and Saturday, March 20th at 2pm. General admission tickets are $15, premiere seating is $20. Tickets are availabe at the High School box office, or you can call 933-7509.
Spaghetti Dinner at the Cherry Bowl Diner
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner to support the Fresh Wind Christian Community Food Pantry and Resource Center on Saturday, March 20th, from 2-6pm at the Cherry Bowl Diner. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 Kids 5-12 and $20 per Family. Along with the Spaghetti Dinner there will be a Silent Auction, Easter Basket Sale, plus Crafts for Kids, Petting Zoo and Music. For info, 231-882-7113.
Benefit Pancake Breakfast at St. Patrick's Church
A Benefit Pancake Breakfast for the Activities Fund of the Community Living Center will be held on March 21st, from 8:30am - 12:30pm at St. Patrick Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Rd., TC. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, cheesy hash browns, apple sauce and beverages. Adults cost $5.50, Children $3.50, Family $20 and chlldren under 5 are FREE. For info, 943-4929.
Divorce Care at First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Rd., Traverse City, will host a Divorce Care recovery seminar and support group Thursday evening, March 25th at 7-9pm. A $1 per week donation covers program expenses. This weeks topic is "What's Happening To Me?".
Fish Dinner at Christ the King Church
The Knights of Columbus will be serving Fish dinners (both baked and fried) from 5-7pm at Christ the King Church, 3801 Shore Rd., Acme, in the lower level, on Friday, March 26th. Proceeds will go to help local charities. All are welcome. Come enjoy food and fellowship. For info, 947-7009.
18th Annual Community Easter Dinner
The 18th Annual Community Easter Day Dinner will be Sunday, April 4th from 2:30-4:30pm at the VFW Hall, 3400 Veteran's Drive, TC. For info about transportation, delivered meals or donations. Call Sandra Svec at 263-7130.