Today
"Evaluation Tools That Can Strengthen Your Development Program" Webinar available through NorthSky NonProfit Network; 1-2:30 p.m. at NMC's University Center in Room 216; $10 fee; sign-up at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org.
Wednesday
Mini-grant workshop for funding applications to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs; sponsored by NorthSky Nonprofit Network; free event from noon to 1:30 p.m. at NMC's University Center in Room 5; sign-up at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org.
Thursday
"Using Testimonials to Promote Your Organization" offered through NorthSky Nonprofit Network; noon to 1:30 p.m. at NMC's University Center in Room 5; $10 fee with registration available at www.northskynonprofit.org.
Friday
Annual dinner of the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; 5:30-9 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme; ticket information available at www.tcchamber.org.
Friday and Saturday
11th annual Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference; held at Grayling High School at 1135 N. Old 27, Grayling; numerous speakers and workshops on various agricultural issues; program and registration information available at www.msue.msu.edu/antrim.
Saturday
Annual meeting, auction and awards dinner for the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce held at Castle Farms in Charlevoix; more information from the chamber office at 536-7351.
Winter Wine & Vine Experience pairing area wines with Leelanau specialty foods; 5-7 p.m. at the Old Art Building in Leland; reservations available at 256-2131.
Feb. 2
A three-week builders prelicense program begins at Northwestern Michigan College, for anyone wanting to become a licensed contractor. The cost of $749 includes books and course materials, and the online state exam preparation program that is available upon completion. For details or to register, call 995-1700, or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
Feb. 3
Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours; 5-7 p.m. at Traverse City Eye's Kalkaska Clinic on the second floor of the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
Feb. 4
Elk Rapids Business & Professional Women's Club presents Betty Beeby, author and illustrator of "A Book of Hours," at 6 p.m. at the Riverwalk Grill. A regular meeting will follow dinner and the program.
Grand Traverse Woman Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Center - Great Lakes Campus. Tickets are $22 each, or two for $40. Register online at www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Feb. 5-6
"Grand Traverse Green 2010" sponsored by the Green Build Committee of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area; presentations on green building for the general public and industry professionals including builders, architects, bankers, real estate agents and others; more information available at www.hbagta.com.
Feb. 6
An Introduction to Digital Photography daylong workshop held at the Otsego Club in Gaylord featuring local photographer Don Desautels; features six hours of classroom instruction and a field trip; workshop cost is $95 and is limited to 15 participants; sign-up available by contacting the Otsego Club at 1-800-752-5510, ext. 344.
Super Saturday Special presented by the Povery Reduction Initiative; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the TBA Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road in Traverse City; programs on personal finance, health and nutrition, energy-efficient home improvements and free income tax preparation for income-eligible residents; more information available from the Area Agency on Aging at 947-8920.
National Association of Legal Professionals meets at 9 a.m. at the State Bar of Michigan Building, 306 Townsend St., in Lansing. Morning seminar followed by optional lunch and board meeting. The cost is $25 for members; $35 for non-members, $15 for students (includes lunch). For details and to RSVP, call (616) 752-2285 or e-mail jolexa@wnj.com.
Feb. 8-12
Residential Wind Systems Training at Northwestern Michigan College.The cost of $775 includes text and materials. For details or to register, visit www.nmc.edu/energy or call 995-1700.
Feb. 10
Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce seminar "Gen Netxt -- Reach Your Next Market NOW!" 2-5 p.m. at the Governmental Center Community Room. Pre-registration requested; call Dr. Jessica Carden at 334-3123 or e-mail Revive.Chiropractic.com. There is no cost for LPCC members, $10 for non-members.
Feb. 11
Business After Hours sponsored by the Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay.
Feb. 12
Inaugural Traverse City Winter Microbrew and Music Festival; 5 - 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme; ticket information available at tcbeerfest.com
Feb. 12 - 15
Annual Cherry Capital Winter Wonderfest; features numerous family events and activities at various locations in the Traverse City area; event calendar available at winterwonderfest.org
Feb. 13
"Winterfest 2010" in downtown Beulah, sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association; day-long events including a chili cook-off, parade, Frozen Food race, co-ed softball tournament and fireworks at dusk over Crystal Lake.
Feb. 18
Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours; 5 - 7 p.m. at Fabiano's in Rapid City.
Benzie County Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours; 5 - 7 p.m. at Lumberjack's Bar & Grill in Honor.
Feb. 19 - 21
Second annual "Shiver by the River" winter festival sponsored by the Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce and Benzie County Visitors Bureau; more information available at (231) 352-7251.
Feb. 27 & 28
Annual Home Builders Expo sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area; exhibits from dozens of area builders and contractors plus free home improvement seminars and more; held at Traverse City East Middle School, 17763 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; more information available at www.hbagta.com
March 4
Grand Traverse Woman Network Nite, from 5 - 7 p.m. at Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic. Tickets are $22 ea., or two for $40. Register online at www.grandtraversewoman.com.
March 10
Northwestern Michigan College Career Fair, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes Campus. Space is limited. Employer registration and a $25 table fee (waived for non-profits) requested by Feb. 10. Registration forms available at www.nmc.edu/careers. Mail checks payable to Northwestern Michigan College to 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, 49686. Call with credit card information: (231) 995-1360.
April 20 & 21
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's 2010 Michigan Wind Energy Conference, Cobo Hall, Detroit. Those interested in sponsoring, exhibiting and presenting may contact Ali Nieman at ali.nieman@glrea.org, (517) 646-6269. More information will be posted at www.glrea.org.
Business calendar items may be submitted to bobrien@record-eagle.com
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