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The SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking Host Families for the upcoming fall semester or academic year. Families need not have children in their home to qualify and will provide a bed, meals, and caring home environment. Students are between the ages of 15 and 18, have their own medical insurance, spending money, and are from more than 30 different countries. If you have ever thought about hosting an exchange student, now is the time to call for more information. Call today @ 1-877-772-3738. That's 1-877-772-3738.
First Annual Smart Commute Charlevoix Week Slated for June 4-8th
A group of community volunteers are announcing their 1st Annual Smart Commute Charlevoix Challenge to take place from June 4th to June 8th.
Smart Commute Charlevoix is an initiative to support businesses to encourage their employees to find alternative methods of transportation to work for one week. Alternative methods include walking, biking, carpooling, taking public transportation, etc.
Businesses can register to participate for free and will be placed into three categories (small, medium, and large) based upon employee count.
The businesses that have the highest percentage of employee participation will receive free publicity for their business, the commuter cup trophy, and t-shirts for their participating employees..
"Why wouldn't you participate," said Chairperson Bethany Pearson. "It's good for you, good for your employees, your business, and the environment-plus it's absolutely free!"
To learn more about Smart Commute Charlevoix or to register your businesses in the Commute Cup Challenge visit www.charlevoix.org/smart-
Smart Commute Charlevoix is a volunteer run organization. The mission of the group is to promote and encourage individuals and businesses to conserve resources, promote healthy exercise, and become stewards of a sustainable lifestyle in Charlevoix.
The event is sponsored by Irish Boat Shop, Charlevoix Area Hospital, Harbor Industries, Revolution Bike, Village Graphics, The City of Charlevoix, Charlevoix Public Library, WATCH, and The Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce.
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MOTHER DAUGHTER WEEKEND SCHEDULED FOR CAMP DAGGETTMothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, big sisters, aunts plus their daughters, sisters and granddaughters ages 7 to 17 are invited to an activity-packed weekend at the 2nd annual Mother & Daughter Weekend at Camp Daggett, Friday, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. Again, there will be wonderful activities including smores and singing around the campfire, high ropes activities, bracelet weaving, scrapbooking, Petoskey buddy stones and jewelry, book reviews by McLean & Eakin, an in-house beauty afternoon provided by Talulu Beauty Lounge (some charges apply), a pontoon boat ride, karaoke and great food. Cost is $150 for mother/daughter, plus $50 for each additional daughter. Space is limited and registration is on a first come first served basis. Fee includes lodging, food and all activities, unless otherwise noted. For additional information, contact Kathy Bardins at 231-487-1188. To register, please contact Jen Tarquini at Camp Daggett, 231-347-9742. |
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Phi Alpha (The Social Work Honor Society at Ferris State University) is putting together this benefit concert to raise money to help manage programs within Traverse City High School. The admission fee will be $5. Kilkenny's has agreed to donate 10% of their sales during the concert to the High School. There will be a silent auction with many wonderful items to choose from. Free pool and darts will be available during the concert as well. More details will be posted as they are available. We look forward to seeing you there!!
Here is the link to Traverse City High School http://www.tcaps.net/ |
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It is with great pride the Scenic Trails Council and Gearld R Ford Council are now the President Gearald R Ford Field Service Council. Combining 25 counties named after the only Eagle Scout President. Click stcbsa.org for details
Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. What’s missing? YOU! Click scouting.org for a program near you.
For over a century, The Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Click scouting.org for a program near you
The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society. Click scouting.org for a program near you
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YOUNG AMERICANS
If music and theater are your passion, then the Young American’s summer camp is a great place to learn and perform. The camp is June 26 thru July 1 for grades 3 through college. You will learn and perform with the Young Americans… and perform in a grand finale presentation at the Harbor Springs High School. So if Glee is the life… then make sure you get to be part of this incredible experience. For more details, go to youngamericans.org
KAYAK AROUND WALLOON LAKE AND SUPPORT CAMP DAGGETT
Kayaking enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 4th annual Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, a fundraising event for the Camp Daggett Adventure Center (CDAC), Saturday, July 21 and Sunday July 22 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Beginners and advanced adult kayakers will paddle the 30 miles along the beautiful Walloon Lake shoreline and raise much needed dollars for scholarships for children to attend Camp Daggett Adventure Center programs.
Kayakers are invited to secure pledges at $10 per mile for the weekend. There are two options: the traditional two-day option for Saturday and Sunday ($300 total pledges) and the all-new one-day option for Saturday only ($150 total pledges.) All participants will receive a free team shirt, a light breakfast Saturday morning, a delicious home cooked BBQ dinner on Saturday. Two-day participants also receive lunch Sunday, and a We did it! celebration to close the event on Sunday afternoon. You must register by June 15 to receive your FREE team shirt.
Every successful team needs a crew, and there are four easy and fun opportunities to be a member of the Kayak for a Cause Land Crew. Supporters may make a pledge to a kayaker on the team, purchase a custom designed flag for boats or docks, make a general donation to the scholarship fund or become a sponsor for the event. For more information, contact Karen Marietti, CDAC director, at 231-347-9742, ext 117 orkaren.marietti@campdaggett.org.
Since 1997, the CDAC has welcomed more than 50,000 participants to its team building programs designed to encourage teamwork and group cooperation toward common goals, improve self confidence and self esteem, and foster a greater acceptance for diversity among people. Camp Daggett has been serving youth and families for 86 years, through its popular summer camp and year-round activities and events.
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Bigs Auto Challenge!
It's that time once again for the Bigs Auto Challenge!! It all is to benefit of Big Brothers Big Sisters. It's the competition between Marsh and Fox Motors. The Bigs Auto Challenge Bowl for Kids Sake is your chance to make a donation to help at-risks kids. Just go to bigsautochallenge.com and sponsor the Bill Marsh Bowling Team or the Fox Motors Bowling team. Supporting either team helps kids looking for an adult to bring stability to their lives! Go to bigsautochallenge.com and make a pledge to support the Bill Marsh Team or the Fox Motors Team!
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Third Level Crisis Intervention Center has openings for volunteers and
interns. Do you like challenges, helping people with diverse backgrounds and working as a team? Do people tell you that you're a good listener? Third Level Crisis Center is looking for volunteers and interns that want to make a difference in the community to join our crisis counseling team. Minimum qualifications: 18 year of age, 150 hour commitment, pass criminal
background check, some computer experience. Free 40 hour training provided. Please contact Third Level Volunteer and Training Manager, Ryan DeMarsh or access our website at www.thirdlevel.org<http://www.thirdlevel.org/>; and look for more information under the Community Education page to download a volunteer application and to view the training schedule. Take the chance to help someone in need! Serving Northern Lower Michigan for 40 years, Third Level provides immediate, free, flexible services. Services include 24/7 crisis counseling, a free legal aid clinic, Pete's Place youth shelter, youth and family services, street outreach, information & referral services and more.
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.
background check, some computer experience. Free 40 hour training provided. Please contact Third Level Volunteer and Training Manager, Ryan DeMarsh or access our website at www.thirdlevel.org<http://www.thirdlevel.org/>; and look for more information under the Community Education page to download a volunteer application and to view the training schedule. Take the chance to help someone in need! Serving Northern Lower Michigan for 40 years, Third Level provides immediate, free, flexible services. Services include 24/7 crisis counseling, a free legal aid clinic, Pete's Place youth shelter, youth and family services, street outreach, information & referral services and more.
Third Level Crisis Intervention Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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SLEEPING BEAR MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
Empire will host marathon and half marathon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Empire, MI - Runners will take the starting line in Empire on Sunday, October 7, 2012 for the inaugural Sleeping Bear Marathon & Half Marathon. With something to offer both hardcore endurance junkies and recreational endurance athletes, the 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile races are expected to draw over 500 participants.
“Empire and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are the perfect setting for an event like this,” said race director Joel Gaff, Jr. “The race happens at the peak of fall color season, and the natural beauty of the tree-lined course will attract both locals and visitors.”
The out-and-back marathon course starts and finishes at Johnson Park, and will take athletes by the Sleeping Bear “dune climb”, past Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor, with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way. The half marathon will follow the same course, turning around at the 6.5 mile mark near Little Glen Lake.
Registration is $75 for the marathon and $55 for the half marathon before May 1, 2012. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Empire Lions Club.
The Empire Lions Club will offer a pasta dinner for athletes the night before the race at the Empire Town Hall. After the race, participants and their families are invited to a barbeque also sponsored by the Empire Lions Club in Johnson Park.
More information and registration details can be found at enduranceevolution.com or by calling 231-715-1406.
Endurance Evolution is a Traverse City-based event management company specializing in triathlons and running races. The company has put on the Traverse City Triathlon on Old Mission Peninsula every August since 2009. In 2012, Endurance Evolution will host five races:
Runaway Hen Snowshoe Scamper; Traverse City, MI; February 25, 2012
Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K; Glen Arbor, MI; June 16, 2012
Spartan Sprint Triathlon; Haslett, MI; August 5, 2012
Traverse City Triathlon; Traverse City, MI; August 19, 2012
Sleeping Bear Marathon & Half Marathon; Empire, MI; October 7, 2012
For more information on Endurance Evolution, please call 231.715.1406 or visit www.enduranceevolution.com.
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UNITED WAY Campaign!
Do you want to be part of the 1%?
(That is, donors who will provide the final 1% of our campaign goal.)
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Campaign Reaches 99% Do you want to be part of the 1%? (That is, donors who will provide the final 1% of our campaign goal.) |
 If you haven't yet made a donation this year, please consider doing so today. If we reach our goal, the Frey Foundation will award a $20,000 challenge grant. Most importantly, your funds will help us meet our community's most pressing needs for Education, Income and Health services. Donate now via our secure server. Or you can donate by mail. Thank you! and thanks to the 99% who has gotten us this far! |
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| Alternative Spring Break Planned |
 Char-Em United Way is sponsoring Alternative Spring Breaks for area high school and college students. "You don't have to travel to a foreign country to have an Alternative Spring Break experience," points out Casey Adams, United Way's AmeriCorps VISTA. "This project gives you the opportunity to stay home and help right here in Charlevoix and Emmet counties." Read More Print a Flyer |
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You can be part of our Citizens Review Panel. The 5-person panels, chaired by a United Way Board member, will review written applications and presentations from four to five agencies and make funding recommendations to our Board of Directors. With your input, the Board will make the final funding decisions for all programs. To learn more about this opportunity: Click here. We are giving priority for seats on the panel to donors to our 2011-2012 Campaign, as the panel is making investment decisions for all our donors. (It's not too late to make a campaign contribution, if you haven't yet!)
UPDATE: Since we started writing this, most of the spots are now filled. But if you are interested in being on a list to fill any last-minute cancellations or to be invited (early) for next years' panels, please let us know.
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| Benefit Access Initiative is Under Way |
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Every day that passes, there are many obstacles in the way for our struggling Northern Michigan families. These obstacles have become so large that some of these families have no idea where or whom to turn to for help. We have launched a new program that is responding to this need. The Benefit Access Initiative is here to help families identify and access services that can help them improve their financial stability. Read More |
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Business Sponsorship Opportunities We know that local businesses are bombarded with requests to donate or sponsor various worthy causes. We also know that your marketing and donation budgets are limited and often committed early in the year. By providing you with this menu of Sponsorship Opportunities, we can help you plan the biggest bang for your buck. Each opportunity offers recognition for your support. By supporting one or more of our activities, you can target your visibility. For example, sponsorship of the Instant Wine Cellar will reach young professionals. Support for our campaign awards will reach business and other donors. Day of Caring sponsorship reaches seniors (and others). Please let us know what your philanthropic goals are and we can advise you. We are currently seeking sponsorships for the Instant Wine Cellar Event April 20 Sponsor the Wine Cellar |
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Peer Support Group
Adults with OCD, Family and Friends
2nd Tuesday of Every Month 7-9pm
Community Health Education Center at Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, MI
2nd Tuesday of Every Month 7-9pm
Community Health Education Center at Northern Michigan Hospital
Petoskey, MI
Let me know if you need anything else, or have any questions.
Take Care, Kevin Putman (231) 838-9501
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TREATAlert! The Rotary Club of Traverse City is Hosting the 1st Annual Grand Traverse Region New Release Wine Tastingon Thursday, June 14, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at NMC's Hagerty Center. Over 18 wineries from the Leelanau & Old Mission peninsulas will be showcasing their newly released wines.
You don't want to miss this inaugural event as it will be the only opportunity to sample northern Michigan's finest, newly-released wines all in one location. Attendees will receive an etched wine glass with 10 tasting tickets, appetizers, and participation in a live auction of great wine-related packages. All proceeds go to Rotary International's program to end polio across the globe, called PolioPlus.
The 1st Annual Grand Traverse Region New Release Wine Tasting will be a celebration of northern's Michigan's wine culture and a standard for fun! Featured wines on display will be available for purchase at a nominal discount. Partnering with Rotary are the Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP), the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association (LPVA), and the Blue Goat Wine Shop.
Tickets are $25 in advance (plus fee); $30 at the door. Reserve tickets online atwww.TREATickets.com or by calling 800.836.0717 (Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm) ($1 fee per call for phone orders).
The Hagerty Center is located on Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes Campus at 715 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI.
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