Jamie Kauffold | Author
"Unfixed": A Local Family Tale
June 27, 2026
Family secrets, chronic illness, the search for truth and forgiveness…author Kimberly Warner discusses her book Unfixed in a conversation with her uncle, acclaimed local filmmaker Rich Brauer. When Warner discovered the identity of her biological father after years of unansw…
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A Hike with Bear Earth Herbals
June 20, 2026
Get your steps in, enjoy the sunshine, and learn how to identify wild herbs/explore their medicinal uses! Sierra LaRose of Bear Earth Herbals has teamed up with Grand Traverse Conservation District to lead you on a guided hike and hands-on herbal workshop where you can make your own herbal …
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Your 2026 Summer Race Calendar
June 13, 2026
Competition—friendly or otherwise—abounds this summer throughout the North. Whether you want to run or walk, SUP or kayak, road or mountain bike, there’s something for every racer this season. On your mark, get set, go!
JUNE
Thursday, June 18, 202…
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June 13, 2026 Pull up a pink chair and learn to manage your money joyfully with a little help from Michigan Girl at the Table! Discuss Women & Finance with Tammy Stoerkel, client advisor at Beck Bode, and Kandace Chapple, Michigan Girl founder, Thursday, June 18, from 11:30am-1pm at The Hagerty Cente…
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June 6, 2026 Learn about present day old-growth forests in northern Michigan. The Leelanau Conservancy manages two of these sites: Palmer Woods Forest Reserve and Kehl Lake Natural Area. Director of Natural Areas and Preserves Becky Hill will share how the conservancy protects the diverse ecosystems and…
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May 30, 2026 Let’s show some appreciation for the wetlands of northern Michigan at Grass River Natural Area’s FenFest, June 4-7 in Bellaire. Learn to identify sedges, kayak along Grass River, go for a bird or wild orchid walk, stop by the Native Plant Sale, and much more! Free events include…
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May 23, 2026 Longtime international correspondent Deborah Amos’ reporting on the Middle East and refugees in the U.S. has regularly been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, and All Things Considered. She previously reported for ABC’s Nightline and PBS’s Frontline.…
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May 16, 2026 Bask in the beauty of Lakeview Hill Farm’s (8236 E. Lakeview Hills Rd., TC) flowers just before sunset as the light softens. Take in rows of dahlias, zinnias, sunflowers, and more Friday, May 22, from 6:30-8pm. Learn about the varieties grown from lead farmer Katie, and then create yo…
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May 9, 2026 Silver Spruce Brewing Co. in Traverse City hosts the 4th annual “Spring FLIGHT” benefitting North Sky Raptor Sanctuary on Thursday, May 14, from 5:30-7:30pm. While perusing items, see live raptor ambassador presentations, featuring birds of prey, and enjoy games, activities, foo…
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May 2, 2026 Everything must go at the 35th Annual Father Fred Garage Sale! It’s going to be one for the books, because it’s their final sale. Shop from 9am-3pm on Saturday, May 9, at The Father Fred Foundation at 826 Hastings St. in Traverse City. Choose from jewelry, antiques, clothes, sho…
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April 25, 2026 Learn the hidden health value of your spice cabinet at “Healing in a Pinch,” Thursday, April 30, from 6-8pm at Gilchrist Farm Winery in Suttons Bay. While Gilchrist owner and former Mayo Clinic physician Dr. Elizabeth Huntoon, M.D., M.S. discusses how common spices like turmeric…
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April 18, 2026 Spruce up your wardrobe, reduce waste, and celebrate Earth Day! The Second Annual Earth Day Clothing Swap is held on Earth Day, April 22, at Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City from 11am-4pm. But first bring any gently used clothing (teens – adults, no undergarments) to the museum t…
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April 11, 2026 The northern Michigan premiere of award-winning film Old Heart will be shown in Milliken Auditorium at Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City on Thursday, April 16. Shot in both west Michigan and the Netherlands, the film is based on the acclaimed novel by Peter Ferry and explores a…
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April 4, 2026 The moment the snow melts and the plows are (hopefully) put away for the season, it’s time to hit the trails. Put a little spring in your step with these races for runners, bikers, paddlers, and walkers happening in April, May, and June Up North. Sunday…
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March 21, 2026 Whatever the weather, start your spring with Bowling on Main Street in Harbor Springs! Strike some pins at the intersection of State and Main—which will be closed to vehicular traffic—on Saturday, April 4, between noon and 2pm. Along with Northern Lights Recreation giving away a…
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March 14, 2026 Ever wondered how maple syrup is made? Stop by the Pavilion at Grass River Center at Grass River Natural Area near Bellaire on Saturday, March 21, between 12-3pm to help turn maple sap to syrup! Ask staff questions and hike on the trail to see where trees are tapped, buckets and lines are h…
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March 7, 2026 Spread cheer with your community over a warm cocktail fireside at Traverse City Whiskey Co.’s 3rd Annual Winter Warm-Up, Saturday, March 14, from 1-5pm! This community event also offers yard games, exclusive tastings, a kid-friendly hot cocoa bar, food from Cordwood BBQ Food Truck, an…
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Feb. 28, 2026 Study the beauty of the Blood Moon at Hickory Meadows in Traverse City during a lantern-lit, self-guided hike with Grand Traverse Conservation District. When the full moon arrives on Tuesday, March 3, from 6-8pm, the moon will be cast in a deep red glow from a total lunar eclipse. The hike …
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Feb. 21, 2026 Add some joy to those winter doldrums at TC’s City Opera House! Light the Darkness is a maker’s fair full of inspiring arts, crafts, and handcrafted goods, along with local treats from food vendors and the energy of live performances. This free celebration runs from 3-5pm (early…
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Feb. 14, 2026 Learn about Port Oneida’s past as you snowshoe with a history guide, beginning and ending at the Port Oneida Heritage Center at the Olsen House, in Maple City on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 10am-noon. After a gentle trek around the Olsen farmstead and surrounding landscapes, gather in the…
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A Pink Chair Lunch with Michigan Girl
Old Growth Forests in Leelanau
Grass River Natural Area's FenFest
Talking about Press Freedom with Deborah Amos and IAF
Golden Hour on the Farm
Spring Flight
Father Fred’s Final Garage Sale
Kitchen Staples Meet Medicine
Community Clothing Swap
Old Heart, True Love
Your Spring 2026 Race Calendar
APRIL
Bowling on Main Street in Harbor Springs
Maple Fun with Grass River
Winter’s Last Hurrah at TC Whiskey
Blood Moon Rising at Hickory Meadows
Midwinter Art Festival Coming to City Opera House
History on Snowshoes