Wednesday
Business After Hours sponsored by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Manistee Elks Lodge 250 at 432 River St. in Manistee.
thursday
Business After Hours sponsored by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Mullaly's 128 Gallery at 128 River St. in Elk Rapids.
thursday & Friday
Sidewalk sales in downtown Leland.
Sidewalk sales from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in downtown Glen Arbor.
Thursday through Sunday
Annual Buckley Old Engine Show sponsored by The Northwest Michigan Enginer & Thresher Club; held at the show grounds off M-37 south of Buckley; event schedule and related information available at www.buckleyoldengineshow.org
friday & Saturday
36th annual Frankfort Art Fair at Market Square Park; hours are 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday.
saturday
Downtown Art Fair sponsored by the Downtown Traverse City Association; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. along Cass Street between Front and Washington streets.
Collector Car Show in Frankfort; starts at 10 a.m. at Mineral Springs Park.
Art & Craft Show sponsored by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. along River Street in downtown Elk Rapids.
Bear Lake Community Yard Sale; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. featuring yard sales, merchant sidewalk sales and restaurant specials in Bear Lake.
Aug. 21 - 26
Manistee County Fair; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily at the Manistee County Fairground in Onekama; schedule of events available on the fair's website at www.manisteecountyfair.org
Aug. 22
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce's 2012 Chamber Foundation Golf Outing; 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa; sign-up information available at www.tcchamber.org
Aug. 24-26
46th annual Honor Coho Salmon Festival; full event schedule available at www.honorcohosalmonfestival.com
Benzie Fishing Frenzy at Mineral Springs Park in Frankfort; more information is available at (231) 352-7251.
Aug. 25
Alden Depot Art Festival; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Depot Park in Alden.
Aug. 31 - Sept. 2
Brethren Days in downtown Brethren; events include live entertainment, arts and crafts fair; softball tournament; 5K run/walk and other activities; more information available at www.manisteechamber.com
Sept. 8
Sixth annual Taste of Benzie sponsored by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce; 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Elberta Waterfront Park; more information is available at (231) 352-7251.
Sept. 8-9
Eleventh annual Harvest Stompede Vineyard Run & Walk and Wine Tour sponsored by the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association; features food and wine pairings at a dozen Leelanau wineries, plus a 5K walk, 5K run and 7-mile run; www.lpwines.com
Sept. 14
Downtown Art Walk sponsored by the Downtown Traverse City Association; 5 - 9 p.m. in downtown Traverse City
Sept. 15
Leland Heritage Celebration; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Leland with events including wooden boat and class car exhibits, art and historic displays and the Heritage Celebration in Fishtown from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sept. 19
Business After Hours sponsored by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Business Atlas, 2600 Aero Park Drive in Traverse City; preceded by the chamber's Speed Networking event from 4 - 5 p.m. at the Chamber office.
Sept. 20
Business After Hours sponsored by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Live for Art Gallery in Beulah.
Business After Hours sponsored by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Remerica Up North Properties on River Street.
Sept. 25
Regional Leadership Forum sponsored by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 N. US-31 South in Traverse City; features information about the Business Leaders for Michigan's Turnaround Plan and New Michigan strategy; sign-up information available at www.tcchamber.org
Business calendar items may be submitted to bobrien@record-eagle.com
-- Compiled by Bill O'Brien
Archive: Tuesday
Bizweek: 08/14/2012
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UPDATE: Beach Bums 2, Evansville 0 after three
Mother Nature sent some rain to Wuerfel Park for the Traverse City Beach Bums 2013 home opener, but it hasn't slowed them down. They lead the Evansville Otters 2-0 after three innings in a Frontier League baseball game Tuesday night.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/21/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Bear sighted at Mancelona Middle School
Chad Culver, the school's principal, spied the large mammal on Monday about 9 a.m. when he looked out his window as he met with a teacher.
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Editorial: Earnings-based tuition an artificial construction
The issue: Some NMC programs to see stiff tuition hikes. Our view: Don’t base tuition on artificial ‘earnings’ projections.
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Property owners sue over flooding
A group of Boardman River property owners filed a lawsuit over removal of the Brown Bridge Dam, saying their property values dropped when the river’s water levels rose.
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Tom Doak inducted into Mich. Golf Hall of Fame
Traverse City’s Tom Doak was one of three individuals inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in a ceremony Sunday at the Henry Center at Michigan State University.
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TCL&P may spend $15K on land it doesn't want
The city’s electric utility will spend up to $15,000 on a piece of property it hopes to never own — just in case public opposition foils its preferred location for an electrical substation.
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Letters to the Editor: 05/21/2013
Who awarded contract?; Who could want more?
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Forum: State gets ‘F’ for hidden campaign money
Just how much money was spent independently of candidates on elections for Michigan state office last year?
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Prep Sports Roundup: Frankfort's Zimmerman wins 400th game
Frankfort baseball head coach Mike Zimmerman won his 400th game as Frankfort swept a doubleheader from TC Christian on Monday, 6-4 and 5-3. (Plus more)
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Teens admit to lewd elevator act
Traverse City police are investigating a report of sexual contact between two teens in a Traverse City Central High School elevator.
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Sports in Brief: 05/21/2013
TC Blue Stars win 13U tournament; MHSAA changes transfer guidelines; Toxic Cherries beat Southern Belles.
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Fired Munson clinic employee settles lawsuit
A former Munson Medical Center worker recently settled a lawsuit that alleged her civil rights were violated when she was fired from her job at an HIV-AIDS clinic.
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Free yard waste drop-off offered in Garfield
Garfield Township residents can dispose of yard waste for free starting later this month. No-charge waste passes will be available at Garfield Township Hall starting today through June 4.
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Forecast: More storms followed by cool temps
Meteorologists say to expect more severe thunderstorms coming through the Grand Traverse region.
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TC resident wins $5K Art Van Award of Hope
Cecilia Chesney, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, received $5,000 for her organization and was given the chance to compete for an additional $25,000 through the Art Van Charity Challenge.
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Community in Brief: 05/21/2013
Weather balloon launch; TCAPS Music Boosters concert; library plant sale and more.
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Prep sports scoreboard: 05/14/2013
A roundup of high school sports results from across northern Michigan:
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Light & Power names Arends executive director
The board for Traverse City Light & Power shut down its faltering search for a new executive director and threw the switch on Tim Arends.
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Teen charged with drunken driving
Police arrested a 16-year-old Traverse City girl on an operating while intoxicated charge after observing her drive erratically on Garfield Avenue.
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Editorial: Food trucks will help build reputation
The issue: Traverse City OKs food trucks. Our view: New choices will enhance city’s reputation as a foodie haven.
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NMC 'expression policy' put on hold
Trustees placed a newly adopted “campus expression” policy on hold until Northwestern Michigan College staff can specify how it will be implemented and communicate the full policy to those affected.
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Lions sign TC West graduate
Former Traverse City West offensive lineman Darren Keyton, an undrafted rookie free agent, signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday.
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App brings perks to merchants
Joe Walker has been a techie for more than 20 years, but it was a weekend of “X-Boxing” and a love of northern Michigan that sparked the start of Ozmott.
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Community in Brief: 05/14/2013
Photo exhibit opens; LIWdA hosts program; film festival; and more.
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