Traverse City Record-Eagle

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November 14, 2012

Community in Brief: 11/14/2012

FROM STAFF REPORTS ----

MS support group

Traverse City — Renee Louvierre-Mitchell, an independent living specialist from the Disability Network/Northern Michigan, will be the guest speaker at the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 14. The group will meet in room A & B at Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave. For details, call 947-0244.

Boardman meeting

Traverse City — An event will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. today, Nov. 14, for area residents who care about the area's natural environment and the Boardman River.

The event at InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St., will include information about the Oct. 6 Brown Bridge Dam accident, a potluck, music and a cash bar. For details, email gtprotectandpreserve@hotmail.com.

Knitters show

Traverse City — The Afghan Angels of the United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program invite the community to view their works of art at a reception from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Nov. 14, at 521 S. Union St. The Afghan Angels are a group of volunteers who knit or crochet lap blankets and afghans that are donated to shut in seniors through the Grand Traverse and Leelanau Commissions on Aging.

For details, call 947-3200 or email kate@unitedwaynwmi.org.

Life campus day

Traverse City — The Life Academy of Northwestern Michigan College will hold a Lifelong Learning Campus Day Friday, Nov. 16, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University Center on Dendrinos Road off Cass Road.

The event features 45 short presentations on a variety of topics. The cost is $20. Attendees may bring their lunch or order a box lunch for an additional $9.

For a schedule of program topics, go to www.nmc.edu/lifeacademy or pick one up at the NMC Extended Education office at the University Center To register or for details, call NMC Extended Education, 995-1700.

Craft show

Mancelona — The Mancelona Community Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Mancelona Elementary School. It is sponsored by Pathway Community Church's Hands and Feet Camp.

Food drive

Traverse City — Higher Self Book Store will sponsor a "Giving Thanks" food drive Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17-18.

Individuals will receive a 1 percent discount for each non-perishable food item they donate, up to 15. Items will be distributed to local food pantries. The book store is at 328 E. Front St. For details, call 941-5805.

Mandolin brouhaha

Traverse City — Don Julin will hold a "Mandolin for Dummies Brouhaha" from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Left Foot Charley, 806 Red Dr. Julin's "Mandolin for Dummies" book will be available, along with beverages, food and live music.

Bake, craft sale

Traverse City — Residents at the Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge Road, will hold their semi-annual bake and craft sale starting at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19. The public is invited.

Transgender vigil

Traverse City — A Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road.

WSH dancers

Traverse City — Students in a new "Dance II Choreography" class at West Senior High School will perform a piece designed to express an idea as it relates to a season on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

The dance performance, "Keep Calm and Dance On," will be staged at 7 p.m. in the WSH auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road. Tickets are $2 at the door and proceeds support future dance productions.

Thanksgiving

Gaylord — The community is invited to share a holiday meal on Thanksgiving, Nov. 22, at the St. Mary's Cathedral Parish Hall, 606 N. Ohio.

Appetizers and fellowship start at 2 p.m., followed by a traditional Thanksgiving meal at 3 p.m. For details, if planning to attend the meal, or to donate time or money, call Joe or Julie Koprowicz, (989) 732-2119.

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