GRAND TRAVERSE HOMESCHOOL inclusive networking support
COMMUNITY RESOURCES for the NW REGION
Education and Conservation
Grand Traverse Heritage Center
The Spirit of the Woods Museum
Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA)
Grand Traverse Conservation District Nature Center
Arts and Recreation Venues
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre - always family friendly, always a double feature. Season begins May 2
Cinema Curiosa at the State Theatre
Galaxsea Golf at the Horizon Outlet Center 231-922-2250
Kaliseum - Kalkaska Recreation Complex
Kidz Art, Sue Olson, Executive Director
Kindermusik, for Northern MI
North Stars Traverse City - Grand Traverse Hockey Association
Old Town Playhouse and Traverse City Children's Theatre
Traverse City Northstars - A Junior A team that plays in the North Division of the North American Hockey League
Traverse City Beach Bums - Our very own Minor League Baseball team
Water's Edge Gymnastics 941-7751
Wilderness Crossing Adventure and Entertainment Center
Businesses
Enerdyne - an awesome store to visit in Suttons Bay. The website is also fun to explore, filled with random science facts and a page called Serendipity
Groups and Clubs
GT Chorus: Rehearses every Tues. at 7 pm at CenterPointe in TC. This women's chorus and quartets entertain throughout the region wtih their barbershop style. 922-3800
Rhythmic Adventures - host of a weekly drum circle, every Tuesday evening
Living In Harmony Dance Circle meets second Friday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 pm
Bayside Travellers' Contra and Square Dances - check their link for days and time
Exploratory Theatre Group: This group uses drama, movement, sound, storytelling, and masks to explore self, creativity and life. Gatherings are held weekly on Tuesdays or Sundays, alternating between Petoskey and TC. Call 231-487-0766 for more information.
Toastmaster's Club Meeting: Victories Hotel, Superior Room, Petoskey, 6-7 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Small Talk & More - support groups and more for new and expecting parents in Traverse City!
La Leche League International, Traverse City chapter
Buttons and Bows Suare Dance Club: Held every first and third Fri. through Oct. All dances free to western style square dancers and visitors. Call 946-7197 for location info.
TADL BATL Monthly video game events hosted by the Traverse Area District library.
Kettunen Center - a full-service conference and retreat facility located outside Tustin, Michigan, just 20 minutes south of Cadillac. Owned and operated by the Michigan 4-H Foundation.
A chess club meets every Wednesday at 6 pm at Horizon Bookstore; see their calendar for more information.
TC Rock Hounds: The Grand Traverse Area Rock and Mineral Club (GTARMC) is open to the public. All regular meetings and most classes are held at the Grand Traverse Heritage Center.
Find Community Events
Grand Traverse Region Local Interest
Traverse Area District Library Youth Dept
Northern Express Magazine's Listing of Upcoming Events
Downtown Traverse City -upcoming events listed on homepage
Families First Monthly - They have an online Calender listing events submitted to them.
Events Calendar for the Region
The Momstyle News - click on "Free and Cheap Family Events calendar"
Parks
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce Map Online
Traverse City Parks and Recreation phone number: 231-922-4910
Grand Traverse County Parks: 231-922-4818
Hiking
Grand Traverse Conservation District Discovery Hikes
Hikes with Kids - Northwest Michigan Hiking List
List of Local Festivals and Conferences
Family Wisdom Conference - April 12, 2008, NMC campus
Little Artshram - host of the Traverse City annual Earth Day parade (April 26, 2008)
National Trout Festival - April 23-27, 2008, Kalkaska
Annual Mesick Mushroom Festival - May 9-11, 2008
Friske's Blossom Festival on May 17, 2008, one hour north of TC
Empire Asparagus Festival - May 16-18, 2008
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival - June 6-15, 2008
National Cherry Festival - July 5-12, 2008, Traverse City
Horse Shows By the Bay - July 16 - Aug 3, 2008
Traverse City Film Festival - July 29-Aug 3, 2008, Traverse City
Peshawbestown has an annual traditional pow-wow in August
Dunegrass Festival - July 31-Aug.3, 2008, Empire
Clover: The Christian Dance Music Festival - Aug. 25-27, 2008, Bay-Front Open Space, Traverse City
Great Lakes Bioneers Conference - Oct. 17-19, 2008
Interlochen Arts Festival Calender - all summer, check website for performances and ticket info.
Libraries
Traverse Area District Library.
610 Woodmere Avenue; TC.
Phone: 231-932-8500.
East Bay Branch Library.
1989 Three Mile Road; TC.
231-922-2085
Kingsley Public Library.
104 S. Brownson, P.O. Box 427; Kingsley. 231-263-5484
The Peninsula Community Library.
Old Mission Peninsula School
2735 Island View Road; TC.
231-223-7700
Fife Lake Public Library.
77 Lakecrest Lane; Fife Lake, MI.
231-879-4101
Interlochen Public Library
9700 Riley Road; P.O. Box 359; Interlochen, MI 49643.
Phone: 231-276-6767
