Today
Onekama Community Open House, learn and offer ideas about a Community Master Plan now being prepared for the Village of Onekama and Onekama Township. 5 - 8 p.m. at the Farr Center, located on M-22 in the village of Onekama. For details visit www.allianceforeconomicsuccess.com.
Friday
Santa arrives at Front and Cass streets in downtown Traverse City from 5 - 8 p.m.; sponsored by the Downtown Traverse City Association.
Saturday
Empire Artisan Marketplace sponsored by the Empire Chamber of Commerce; noon to 5 p.m. at the Empire Township Hall featuring locally made jewelry, fiber arts, clothing, pottery and more; additional information available from Andrea Henry at (231) 409-1269.
Dec. 2
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital Business Breakfast, 8 - 9 a.m. in Conference Room A; information about about Cheboygan Memorial Hospital and the Development Council's Planned Gifts Committee; respond with the number attending by Nov. 26 to (231) 627-1298.
Dec. 2 & 3
Two-day, 10-hour program presenting an overview of Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations for the construction industry; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days at the Cherry Tree Inn in Traverse City; $150 registration costs includes lunch and course materials; sign-up available through Adriane Truss at (517) 371-1550 or atruss@agcmichigan.org
Two-day Homebuyer's Club workshop sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency; 6 - 9 p.m. both days at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register available by calling (231) 947-3780.
Dec. 3
Michigan Land Use Institute's "Get Farming!" project presents a free workshop about building and operating "hoophouses" and conventional greenhouse design from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Black Star Farms, M-22 near Suttons Bay; registration available by calling (231) 941-6584.
Dec. 4
Entrepreneur Club of Antrim County seminar "Business planning — how, when, why?" 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 97 Lake Street (behind the Shell Station) in Elk Rapids. RSVPs appreciated, but not required by calling the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 264-8202 or by e-mail at info@elkrapidschamber.org
Grand Traverse Woman in Business Luncheon, "Charm School - 7 Secrets of Classy Women in Biz" with Wendy Nienhouse, owner of RedHot Marketing. Waterfront Conference Center, Traverse City, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., $22 includes lunch. Register online at www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Annual meeting of the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Great Wolf Lodge White Pine Ballroom; includes an overview of the 2008 season and a preview of next year, a panel discussion on Michigan's tourism industry and presentation of the bureau's 2008 "Community Champion" awards.
Dec. 5
Farm Income Tax Update, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station, 6686 S. Center Hwy., Traverse City. Larry Borton, MSU Ag Economics Department, will be covering various income tax changes affecting farms for 2008. Farmers and their tax preparers are encouraged to attend. The cost is $10 per person, which covers room fees, handouts and refreshments. Call the Leelanau County MSU Extension office for details at (231) 256-9888.
Dec. 6
The Bellaire Chamber of Commerce will be hosting "Lights of the Holiday." Winter Survival at Grass River Natural Area at 10 a.m.; Story Time at the Bellaire Library at 10:30 a.m.; visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Village and Kearney Twp. Office; Bellaire Theatre Matinee at 1 p.m.; Community Sing-a-long and Lighting of the Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. followed by Bellaire Elf Run, with proceeds going to the Bellaire Food Pantry. For details call the Bellaire Chamber at (231) 533-6023.
Second annual progressive Holiday Open House sponsored by businesses in the Downtown Traverse City Warehouse District; 5 - 9 p.m. featuring in-store prize drawings, food, refreshments and entertainment; stores also accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Goodwill Inn food pantry.
Dec. 9
Financial Fitness workshop sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency; "Staying financially fit" session from 6 - 9 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; registration available by calling (231) 947-3780.
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