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Here’s a roundup of upcoming events on the Old Mission Peninsula. If I’ve missed yours, feel free to email it to me, [email protected], or leave it in the comment section at the bottom of the story.
Sept. 5 – New Technologies in Historic Preservation, Thursday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m., Community Room at Peninsula Community Library (PCL), 2893 Island View Road. At their first meeting of the year, the Old Mission Peninsula Historical Society will feature a program on “Historic Preservation Through Geographic Information Systems.” Matthew Dalluge’s presentation will draw on a number of available technologies and resources that can aid historic research efforts. It will be followed by a short business meeting. As always, the meeting is open to the public, guests are welcome to attend, and new members are always welcome. For more info, contact Tom Dalluge, [email protected].
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Sept. 7 – Anniversary Party. Gather at PCL on Saturday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the library’s lovely new building. Enjoy the music of Barbara Jordan’s The Commoners, along with a complementary cherry sundae. Check out the project’s history timeline in the foyer, including photos and documents. Because the weather forecast looks a little sketchy that day, the event will be in the Community Room inside the library.
Sept. 11 – Community Picnic. Old Mission Congregational Church will host their last “Burgers and Brats” event of the season on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. Gather with your friends and neighbors at the church in the heart of Old Mission village, 18687 Mission Road.
Sept. 12 – Singing the Good Old Songs Again. The last of PCL’s summer concert series happens on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., with Gary Brandt and Jackie Davidson. Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy the sounds we all know and love. Jackie sang with the New Christy Minstrels. Rain venue is the Community Room – no picnic.
Sept. 14 – Art Fair. Browse and shop the Friends of PCL Art Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Local artists will offer their work for your own home or holiday gifting.
Sept. 14 – Fall Festival. St. Joseph Catholic Church is hosting their 4th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., 12675 Center Road. The event will feature Mexican Food by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish (the Hispanic parish on Fouch Road), ice cream provided by Buchan’s Blueberry Hill Farm, hay bales provided by Old Mission Landscaping, pumpkins provided by OMP’s Joann Westfall and Local Yokels, a kids’ tent with games and facepainting, wine tasting from 11 OMP wineries, a silent auction with donations ranging from quilts made by the church’s Patchwork Ministry Group to dinners at OMP restaurants, a raffle with a grand prize of $2500 in cash and lots more. This community event is as much a “Friend Raiser” as it is a fundraiser for the church, so stop by and bring your family, then check out the library’s Art Sale next door that same day.
Sept. 18 – Peninsula Insights. Christina Schlitt, president of the Grand Traverse League of Women Voters, is the featured speaker at this month’s meeting of Peninsula Insights at PCL, 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 18. She will discuss “Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy.” Going forward, the group will meet on the third *Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library. For more info, contact Brit Eaton, [email protected].
Sept. 21 – Kids’ Market at PCL. Peninsula Community Library will host their first ever Kids’ Market on Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kids can sell their homemade goodies, handmade crafts, collector’s items such as baseball cards, etc. If your child would like to participate, register at the library by Sept. 14. There is no fee, but parents must remain with their child during the event. For more info, call the library, (231) 223-7700.
Sept. 29 – OktoberFest. The Friends of PCL are sponsoring their first ever OktoberFest on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 2 – 5 p.m. “Brats, Brews & Brainbusters” features food, music, silent auction and TC trivia. Tickets are $30/person at PCL and must be purchased in advance (space is limited!). Linda Lee, legendary accordionist from Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn, will perform polkas, classics and more. Must be 21 or older to attend. All proceeds benefit the library.
Oct. 5 – Fire Station Open House. The Peninsula Twp. Fire Department is hosting an Open House at Fire Station 1, 14247 Center Road, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by and say hello to your community firefighters, enjoy a hot dog and other free food and beverages, and learn about plans for the new Fire Station 1. The event will feature equipment tours and boat tours, “Stop the Bleed” training, free smoke alarms and CO alarms, Emergency Reflective address signs made on site (cost is $15/sign), fire safety merchandise and tips, car seat inspections, a bounce house and other kids’ activities.
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