Events

Since 2012, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving has come to be known as Giving Tuesday. The idea of Giving Tuesday came about in a YMCA in New York City. It started with a simple concept; it would be a day that encourages people to do good. It soon grew into a global movement that has inspired h...
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Last year Jennifer Shorter had an idea for an event in downtown Petoskey that would bring people together to enjoy the beginning of the fall season. It is no secret that Jennifer loves all things Halloween. You may or may not know this about her, but she was actually born on Halloween. By the b...
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The Top O' Michigan Outboard Marathon National Championship race is celebrating its 75th anniversary and race weekend is Aug. 12 and 13. The marathon covers 87 miles over two days and is known as the world's toughest outboard marathon. Racers come from all over the United States (and even other...
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(And other ways to enjoy wine this spring) Petoskey Uncorked It’s coming Saturday, May 20 – the Petoskey Uncorked event – and on either side of that? Boundless fields of blooming cherry orchards near Petoskey. If you’re planning a spring weekend out and about, May 20 is hard to beat....
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Festivals, local dinners and forest hikes ahead! Morel Mushrooms Have you ever gone on the hunt for morel mushrooms? There’s a trick to finding them and it’s this: You either find a million or nary a one. But come mid-May, that doesn’t stop any of us all from trying. Come May, the ...
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What a wonderful time of year – pots simmering, roasts roasting and families gathering. And the perfect time to learn something new to bring to your family’s holiday meals! Here’s a look at what’s “cooking” in Petoskey, from in-person to virtual cooking classes to recipes and dip mi...
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Don’t you just love the spooky season? All the orange, black, and creepy decor around every corner? The big bags of candy for trick-or-treaters? And listening to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at least half a dozen times before October draws to a close? We thought so.  The lead-up...
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October 19th Leaf Printing Class With Karen Mazzoline at 6:00 PM: $35 Tickets There are only 12 spots available, so buy your ticket today to save your spot! Reservations can be made by clicking here or by calling us during store hours at (231) 758-1030. What is this class? ...
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October 16th Rock Painting Class With Karen Mazzoline at 4:00 PM: $35 Tickets There are only 12 spots available, so buy your ticket today to save your spot! Reservations can be made by clicking here or by calling us during store hours at (231) 758-1030. What is this class? For those...
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Jennifer Shorter and her mother, Mari Shorter at Sidewalk Sales 2019 I’m not going to lie: not having to haul stuff to the street last July was pretty blissful for me. Sidewalk Sales are a big job. A huge job. Monumental in a good year. Even harder in the middle of a pandemic and an employee s...
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