Mt. Holiday to Host Signature Winter Kick-Off Event: Dinner in the Hills
Mt. Holiday to Host Signature Winter Kick-Off Event: Dinner in the Hills Traverse City, MI Mt. Holiday is kicking off the winter season with its signature donor event, Dinner in the Hills, an intimate evening designed to celebrate community, vision, and the joy of the slopes.The event will take place at Mt. Holiday and is limited to 75 guests, offering a personal and memorable experience. Attendees will enjoy a culinary showcase by Chef Seanan, featuring a creative small-plate tasting menu that
Up North Pride Welcomes Pride Week 2025!
Up North Pride Week Returns September 23 - 27th! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Traverse City, MI - Up North Pride is excited for the return of the annual Pride Week Celebrations, September 23 - 27th throughout Traverse City. The week includes returning favorites as well as some new exciting elements. “This week has become a series of events that the community looks forward to every year!” says Adrienne Brown-Reasner, Up North Pride Executive Director. “We celebrate Pride all year long, but this week is really
Traverse City Tournament of Champions Returns with Olympic Riders and World-Class Sport
2025 season at Flintfields Horse Park culminate with $340,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ CSI5*-W—Traverse City (Sept 14, 2 PM) and $340,000 American Gold Cup CSI5* (Sept 21, 2 PM), plus a Farm to Stable Benefit Dinner supporting the Great Lakes Culinary Institute. Traverse City, MI – September 3, 2025 — The Traverse City Tournament of Champions returns to Flintfields Horse Park from September 3–21, closing the 2025 season with three weeks of elite show jumping and community events. At the heart of
SUSTAINING HEALING, STRENGTHENING FUTURES: TRAVERSE BAY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LUNCHEON
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN — Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center (TBCAC) is excited to host its annual fundraiser luncheon, Circle of Friends, at the Great Wolf Lodge Conference Center in Traverse City, MI on Thursday, October 2. The event brings together the organization’s greatest supporters to celebrate the mission’s impact. TBCAC is recognizing 15 years of restoring justice, hope, and healing in Northwest Michigan and the nonprofit will premier an organizational video during the program. Attendees
Culinary Benefit Dinner to Support Great Lakes Culinary Institute scholarships at Traverse City Horse Shows
Final Saturday of Show Jumping Season to Celebrate Food, Education, and Community Traverse City, MI (August 21, 2024) — During its final weekend of the 2025 season, Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) will close its season with a special culinary event on Saturday, September 20: a benefit dinner supporting the Great Lakes Culinary Institute (GLCI) Scholarship Fund. Held at Flintfields Horse Park, the evening features a long-table dinner with passed hors d’oeuvres, a curated wine tasting, and a three-course
News Release: 8/25/2025
Fife Lake Steak Dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Fife Lake American Legion Post 219. We are raising funds to support public safety in Fife Lake. This event is co-sponsored by the American Legion and the Fife Lake Chamber of Commerce for two projects. The Legion serves as a community emergency shelter and needs updated equipment and storage. The Chamber is raising funds to cover the cost of a PA system for public safety during community events. Please come and help support our efforts and
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The Botanic Garden Announces 2025 Great Lakes, Great Plants Symposium
Traverse City, MI — The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is excited to announce the return of the Great Lakes, Great Plants Symposium, taking place September 25–27, 2025, in beautiful Traverse City. Now in its new fall timeframe, this multi-day event is designed for horticulture professionals, designers, and plant enthusiasts from across the Great Lakes region and beyond. The 2025 theme—Gardening in the Midwest, Wild Designs, and Art in the Landscape—celebrates bold plant combinations, thoughtful
Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour Coming to Crystal Mountain
Michigan Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour: July 17-24, 2025 Discover sustainable living practices on Michigan's first "Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour," running July 17-24, 2025. This free, eight-day event offers a unique opportunity to explore existing and developing ecovillages and intentional communities across Michigan, highlighting successful community-building and ecological innovations. Organized by Tom Stanton of Community Energy Solutions, LLC, the tour aims to showcase
Traverse City Horse Shows Announces Farm to Stable Dinner Series
A chef-driven celebration of food, community, and equestrian sport at Flintfields Horse Park Traverse City, MI – [June 10, 2025]—Traverse City Horse Shows is proud to announce the Farm to Stable Dinner Series—a new culinary experience that brings together award-winning chefs, regional flavors, and the vibrant energy of Northern Michigan’s summer season. Set overlooking the International Ring at Flintfields Horse Park, each dinner follows the day’s final round of competition, offering a fresh perspective on
CRYSTAL NEWS: A collaborative effort between non-profits brings metro-Detroit students to Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (March 10, 2025) – A collaborative effort between Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC), Detroit Outdoors, SOS Outreach, and Bus for Outdoor Access and Teaching (BOAT), is set to bring a group of students from Hamtramck High School to Crystal Mountain for an unforgettable winter adventure. The initiative is to break down socio-economic barriers and provide access to snowsports for students who might otherwise miss out on the joys of winter in Michigan. This trip, March 12-14, marks the
Taking the Reins: How to Direct Your Own Marketing Campaigns
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