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Thursday, August 9
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5:00 pm
Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Corey O'Kane, owner of Harbor Flooring, host a ribbon cutting at 115 Ames Street. This event will be followed by a ribbon cutting event at Dre Photography, also in Elk Rapids. More info, 264.8202.
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5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
2012 Walk to Alzheimer's teams host an inaugural "It's In The Bag" event at the Old Munson Hall Courtyard (921 W. 11th St.) in Traverse City. Teams showcase their themed "bags" offering anything from designer handbags filled with gift certificates and jewelry to tackle boxes stuffed with fishing gear. Purchase a chance to win a bag, enjoy live entertainment and hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
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7:00 pm
Awards Night for the Children's Garden, next to the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere. Children who have been working in the gardens this season display what they have done to their family and friends. More info, 947.0422.
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Friday, August 10
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday Farmers Market in Elk Rapids. Held at the Rotary Park. Local fruit, vegetables, flowers and more.
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
NASCAR Joe Gibbs Racing #11 FedEx showcar in Traverse City. Photo opps, hot dogs, refreshments. Held at BrittenLocal (2662 Cass Rd., south of South Airport Rd.) in Traverse City.
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Elizabeth Edwards, author of Beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes, signs her books at Horizon Books in downtown Traverse City.
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Live music by Jazz North on the patio at the Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City.
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Artist reception for Jason Lome's Shenanigans and Stillness exhibit in Rinaldo Hall at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Also, live music.
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6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Live music with Ryan Harcourt on the patio at Peegeo's in Traverse City.
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Belly dance performance by Kimmy O. at Zakey's in downtown Traverse City.
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8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Willie & the Wannabe perform at Little Bohemia in downtown Traverse City. 946.6925.
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Saturday, August 11
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8:00 am
Cherry Roubaix cycling event. Events all weekend, in and around Traverse City. cherry-roubaix.com.
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8:30 am - 12:30 pm
TV 7&4's Melissa Smith presents the 2nd Annual Heart Chase. The event is an urban race that blends "The Amazing Race" and "Minute to Win It." Teams can be made up of 2 to 5 people, and each team must have a smarthphone. $35 registration, event starts at the Open Space. Visit heartchase.org to sign up or learn more information.
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Northport's Grand Bazaar. Art, jewelry, photography and more. A percentage of exhibitor fees benefit Basil's Kitchen at the Children's Center. More info, 231-386-5381.
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10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Maritime Heritage Alliance of Traverse City and the Armed Sloop Welcome hold a free event celebrating maritime history and the fur trade of the Upper Great Lakes. Re-enactors, historians, artisans, vendors, marksmen, and and sailors. Held next to the Greilickville Harbor Park.
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10:00 am
Northwestern Michigan Fair at the Fairgrounds (Blair Townhall Road) in Traverse City. Exhibits, 4-H livestock, food, amusement park.
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11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bay Day at Clinch Park in downtown Traverse City. Volunteer with the Butt Picking Brigade at 11 a.m. Show up and you'll be provided with butt cleaning gear. Also, hands-on environmental activities, goody bags, Baykeeper Wave ice cream, tugboat rides.
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12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Chanteau Chantal Tapas Tours at the winery on Old Mission Peninsula. $26 per person includes a tour and food and wine pairings. Also, wine dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. 800.969.4009 or chateauchantal.com for details/reservations.
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Anne Katheryn Hawley signs copies of her debut novel, Worth More Dead, at Books-A-Million at Crossings Circle in Traverse City. Music provided by local singer/songwriter, Jim Hawley.
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5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
The Accidentals play the patio at Little Bohemia in downtown Traverse City. The Corvairs play inside 8:30-11:30 p.m. 946.6925.
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Sunday, August 12
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast at the Fife Lake American Legion Post 219 (on M-186 between M-113 and M-131). $6.50 per adult includes pancakes, eggs to order, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, corn beef hash, toast and orange juice.
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8:00 am
Cherry Roubaix cycling event. Events all weekend, in and around Traverse City. cherry-roubaix.com.
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12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Chanteau Chantal Tapas Tours at the winery on Old Mission Peninsula. $26 per person includes a tour and food and wine pairings. Also, wine dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. 800.969.4009 or chateauchantal.com for details/reservations.
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Grand Opening of the Leelanau County Democratic Party Headquarters at 422 N. St. Joseph Street in Suttons Bay. Light lunch offered. $10 donation. Yard signs and bumper stickers available.
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