A limited number of free mammogram appointments are available in September thanks to funding from Michigan Department of Community Health.
You're eligible if you meet certain income guidelines: For example, a family of four with annual income of up to $55,000. Call the Health Department at 800-432-4121 for YOUR appointment today!
TAKE CARE OF YOU – SO YOU CAN TAKE CARE OF THE OTHERS IN YOUR LIFE!
Thanks to The Ladies of Harley from the 45th Hog Chapter for this announcement.
2nd Annual Michigan Schooner Festival
The 2nd annual Michigan Schooner Festival sails once again September 10-12 on West Bay in Traverse City at Open Space Park and Clinch Park Marina. The festival will feature 8 Tall Ships. On Friday September 10th, the Grand Parade of Sail will be a beautiful sight as the ships sail down West Grand Traverse Bay together and dock at Clinch Marina. Saturday events include ship tours, food, entertainment, the Ring of Steel pirate reenactment troupe, artist vendors, kids games, and ticketed sailings, including a special “gun battle sail” aboard the Armed Sloop Welcome. Sunday starts off with a "Pancakes with Pirates" breakfast at the Open Space with more fun to follow.
A total of seven schooners will be on hand for the festival. These include Maritime Heritage Alliance's three ships - Madeline, Welcome and Champion -- as well as four tall ships from around the region.
5 mile walk across the world's longest bridge of this kind! Thousands of folks will walk the Mighty Mac on the one day of the year that foot traffic is allowed. What a great family tradition to continue or to start yourself! Come and join the thousands of people who enjoy the walk and the view.
Contact Information: Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
If food is your passion, then this is the event for you! In just over 15 years, the Taste of Harbor Springs as become one of the most popular events hosted by the HSACC. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the best of our area has to offer regarding restaurants and wine distributors. This wonderful annual event has been scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2010.
Get your tickets at the Harbor Chamber or at Mary Ellen's.
Petoskey Farmers Market
Petoskey Farmers Market Every Friday, load your basket with the best local produce and products in the Petoskey Farmers Market. They close off the 400 block of Howard Street (between JC Penney's & Julienne Tomatoes) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm and line the street with healthy and tasty items for your dinner table and home. Vendors will offer fruits, vegetables, maple syrup, organic meats, organic cheeses, plants, fresh cut flowers and more.