May 22-24...Cherry Capital Comic Con – Grand Traverse Resort & Spa – Traverse City. Comic book creators, exhibits, entertainment expo and more. Info: cherrycapitalcomiccon.com
May 23rd-Bayshore Marathon in TC https://www.bayshoremarathon.org/
May 23-Michigan Beer & Brat Festival-Crystal Mountain https://www.crystalmountain.com/events-activities/events/event-calendar/michigan-beer-and-brat-festival
May 29 & June 5 Downtown TC Art Walk Series
Info: https://www.michigan.org/event/downtown-traverse-city-art-walk-series
ONGOING
Central United Methodist Church in Traverse City joins eight other local churches to serve a hot meal to the homeless and economically challenged year around – seven days a week. Central hosts its Community Meal every Thursday from Noon until 1 pm in the Fellowship Hall. More info at https://www.tccentralumc.org/outreach/
The St. Thomas Food Pantry
in Cheboygan is open every Monday
for indoor food distribution for residents of Cheboygan County from 10am to 1pm
Call 231-627-3167 for more information.
Now-TFN ...Ladies Climbing Meetup at Elev8 in Traverse City on the first Friday of every month. https://www.elev8climbing.com/meetups
Now – TFN...Cheboygan Recovery Meetings every Monday & Wednesday at 5pm at the Salvation Army – Cheboygan. Open to all. SMART Recovery, LifeRing and Recovery Darma. Info: 906-362-4000
Now-TFN...Free Community Meals every Friday at the Petoskey Salvation Army Community Center noon-12:45. Info: 231-347-3531
TFN...Rides for Recovery. There are 200+ men and women living in local recovery housing. Over half do not have access to transportation to get to work, shopping, attend meetings and medical appointments. Looking for any working bikes that need new homes. Info: 231-270-7873
TFN...Harbor Light Community Chapel of Harbor Springs is collecting cans and bottle returns to help the less fortunate at 8220 Clayton Rd. All bottles and cans should be left next to their central trash bin in the main parking lot. Info: 231.347.5001
Now – TFN...Every Wed and Fri 10-noon, "Shower Ministry" – refresh and fill up. Safe place to shower and get a free meal at the Salvation Army Community Center – Petoskey. Info: SAPetoskey.org
Every Tues 9a-noon and Thurs 1-4p Salvation Army Cheboygan Food Pantry is open. Cheboygan County Residents can receive a box every 30 days. Must make an appointment. Info: 231-627-9003
Every Monday and Wednesday from noon-1pm Free Food Market is open in the parking lot of the Salvation Army Community Center on Barlow-Traverse City. Info: centralusa.salvationarmy.org
TFN...Healing Through Loss Grief Support meets every second Wednesday of the month 6pm at the Salvation Army Building-Cheboygan. Info: 231-445-1503
TFN...The St. Thomas food pantry is open on a drive-thru basis every Monday 10a-1pm. Bring photo ID with current Cheboygan address, proof of household income and proof of address for all household residents. 332 Western Ave. Info: 231-627-3167
TFN...The Acme Christian Thrift Store is in need of volunteers 3-5p any day Tues-Sat. Info: 231-267-3002
Now-TFN...Hospice of Michigan is available to help families in need of compassionate hospice care for a loved one. Call 888-247-5701 or visit hom.org
TFN... Cheboygan County Veterans host a coffee hour the 4th Wednesday of the month, 9-10a at the Great Lakes Grill -Cheboygan.
Now – TFN...Antrim County Veterans Affairs Coffee Talks every 3rd Monday 9a at The Dam Shop – Elk Rapids and every 3rd Wed 8:30a at M88 Morning Grind. Info: 231-533-8499
TFN...Bear Club Bingo every Friday 5:30-10p at the Chippewa Twp Hall – Strongs. Proceeds benefit community events. Info: 906-203-6133