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Benefit BBQ Dinner
There will be a benefit for former Benzie Central School Bus driver Kim Williams Scott at the Interlochen Eagles Pavillion this Saturday, starting at noon. Enjoy a BBQ dinner, Silent and Chinese auctions, a 50/50 drawing, and live music from Downdraft. All proceeds will help pay for Kim’s surgeries to combat multiple brain aneurisms. You can get more info online at www.ourkimmer.webs.com.
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Float Building Clinic
The National Cherry Festival is hosting a Float Building Clinic on Monday May 12th at 6pm at the Park Place Dome in Traverse City. A number of float building experts will be on-hand to answer questions and offer ideas. For more info, call 231-947-4230.
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TC Filmfest Internship and Essays
The Traverse City Film Festival is gearing up for another great year - and to kick things off, they're offering several internships....
Students interested in applying for the festival's internship program should submit a resume and cover letter to info@traversecityfilmfestival.org no later than May 30. Early submissions will receive first priority.
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May is Mental Health Month
Most Americans know someone with a mental illness, like depression, eating disorders, phobias and substance abuse. Warning signs include personality changes, excessive anxiety, prolonged sadness or extreme highs and lows. Seeking help is a sign of strength. Visit Healthy Minds-dot-org to learn more.
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Friendship Center Golf Scramble
Mark your calendar for the Friendship Center Golf Scramble at the Leelenau Club at Bahle Farms….Sunday May 18th. Pre play games and check-in begins at 11:30, with a shotgun start at 1pm. Don’t miss your chance to play for the $10,000 hole-in-one prize! Mixed teams of four will play 18 holes of golf, enjoy on course hor’d’oevres and beverages, raffles and prizes, and the awards ceremony finale at the clubhouse. $75 per player, and reservations must be made by May 12th
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Manatees for Moms
Mom’s pride & joy! Adopt a manatee for her this Mother’s Day. Call 1-800-432-JOIN.
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Art Festival Poster Contest
Organizers of the 29th Annual Suttons Bay Art Festival are having a poster contest. The winning poster designer will receive $300 and their poster will be used to advertise this year's festival. The contest is open to all ages and thedeadline is May 16th. Please contact Roger Allen-Wickler at 231-256-7306 or go to the Suttons Bay Art Festival website for more info.
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Leelenau Chamber seeking Volunteers
The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers. The Chamber needs individuals who love meeting new people, helping visitors discover all of the wonderful amenities of Leelanau County and providing service to Chamber members. Opportunities include greeting visitors, responding to telephone and email requests for information, and mailing brochures to individuals from all over the country who plan on visiting the area. Anyone interested in donating an hour or two a week can call Sally at the Chamber at 271-9895 or email at info@leelanauchamber.com.
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