Rotary fundraiser
PETOSKEY — Rotary Club of Petoskey is announcing its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. April 18 at Petoskey High School. A silent auction and meal will be included, with carryout available. Admission is $10 each, with proceeds supporting area programs.
Willow workshop
SUTTONS BAY — Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians will host the “All About Red Willow” workshop from 4 to 6 p.m. April 19 at the natural resources office off Putnam Road. Learn about harvesting, propagation, preparation and uses for the tree. Contact: 231-534-7023.
Game night
ELK RAPIDS — Art and Connection’s Family Game Night will go from 5 to 8 p.m. April 19. Bring a game or borrow one. Popcorn and refreshments are provided. Contact: info@artandconnection.org; 231-498-2522.
NMEAC event
TRAVERSE CITY — Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council’s annual event will begin at 5:30 p.m. April 19 at the Dennos Museum Center. David Milarch, from Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, will be the guest speaker. Local environmentalists will be recognized. Food is available. Tickets: nmeac.org or at the door.
Author talks
TRAVERSE CITY — The Salvation Army is announcing that author Kristen Jane Anderson will share her story “Life, In Spite of Me” this weekend. Her talks are free. Here’s the schedule:
- 6:30 p.m. April 19 at Creekside Community Church
- 7 p.m. April 20 at East Bay Calvary Church
- 10 a.m. April 21 at Northern Lakes Community Church
- 6 p.m. April 21 at Church of the Living God
Comedy Night
ELK RAPIDS — Ethanology Distillation will present Comedy Night at 7 p.m. April 19. Admission is $10 at MyNorthTickets.com or $12 at the door.
Duo performs
MANISTEE — Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts will present Serita’s Black Rose, an acoustic duo, at 7:30 p.m. April 19. Tickets are $25 at ramsdelltheatre.org/events.
Coding for youth
BELLAIRE — Kids Coding Club will start at 10 a.m. April 20 at Bellaire Public Library. Children from the ages of 8 to 13 may experiment with devices like Snap Circuits and robots. This program is free, but registration is required by calling 231-533-8814 or visiting bellairelibrary.org.
Art program
TRAVERSE CITY — The hands-on workshop “Artreach” is set for 2 p.m. April 20 at City Opera House. Register for free via https://tinyurl.com/3j4ty7wd.
Entertainer show
SUTTONS BAY — Peter Antoniou will perform at 7 p.m. April 20 at the Bay Community Theatre. The comedic entertainer was on “America’s Got Talent.” Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for theater members at thebaytheatre.com.
Jazz concert
TRAVERSE CITY — The Alluvion Jazz Series will continue with Jim Alfredson and The Family Business at 7:30 p.m. April 20. Admission is $30 via MyNorthTickets.com. Contact: 231-533-2555.
Amvets scholarship
ELK RAPIDS — Applications will be accepted until April 20 for the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship. Eligible applicants are members of the Amvets Auxiliary or Sons of Amvets Post 114 or a spouse, child or grandchild of a member and graduates from Elk Rapids High School or Sunrise Academy. More details: sherry.lkn@charter.net.
AC Paw auction
TRAVERSE CITY — AC Paw’s 10th annual Wine for Whiskers Auction will open at 12:30 p.m. April 28 at Timber Ridge Resort. Admission is $25 per person and includes food, two drinks, a wine glass and tote bag. Purchase at https://acpaw.ticketspice.com/wine-for-whiskers.
