YOU CAN DO SOMETHING TO HELP THOSE IN NEED IN HAITI….
You can easily Text a donation…..
You can text a $10 donation to the Red Cross by texting "HAITI" to 90999. The charge will simply be added to your next cell phone bill.
You can also donate through the Red Cross by phone at 1-800-RED-CROSS
Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean is using Twitter to urge donations, asking web users to contribute to his Yele Haiti earthquake fund by texting "Yele" to the number 501501. With each text, the organization will receive $5, which will also be added to your next cell phone bill.
Or donate online…..
Network for Good has an extensive list of reputable agencies that are working to provide relief to Haitians. Next to each agency listed is a brief explanation of what they are working on, and a donate button that will lead you to an online donation page. Remember to designate your gift as "Haiti Earthquake" to ensure it will go to Haiti relief efforts.
www1.networkforgood.org
The TC Knights Of Columbus will be serving Fish dinners ( both baked and fried) from 5:00 to 7:00. at Christ The KingChurch 3801 Shore Rd, Acme (in the lower level). The dates for the Dinners are Feb 19,26, Mar 5, 12 and 26th. Profits will go to help support local charities. There will be Stations of the Cross at 7:00 in the church, for those wishing to attend . All are welcome. Come join us for food and fellowship!
For more information Call:Dave 947-7009
Do you have an extra hour or two a week to spend with a young person? Do you love children, especially babies? Were you a young, or new, parent who knows how lonely that time can be? Are you interested in volunteering for a challenging and fun program? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you should sign up for training as a Women’s ResourceCenter Doula Program volunteer. The Doula Program is all about helping young parents become the best parents they can be. Doula needs your help to serve these young parents in Leelanau, Kalkaska and Grand Traverse counties in a variety of volunteer roles. Please call the Women’s Resource Center now, at 231-941-1210, to sign up for volunteer training. To learn more about the Doula Program, call Tamara O’Brien at 231-947-0067.
Looking for a way to beat the winter blues? Come to Downtown Petoskey for the Winter Blues Festival, February 15 through 20. Purchase a button and take advantage of cool blues button specials in participating stores, play the PetosKEY Hunt, and shop downtown for a variety of in-store events and specials. Wacky events including a hot dish cookoff, singing competition, a Mardi Gras style Torchlight Parade, plus great music await you in Downtown Petoskey. Visit petoskeydowntown dot com for a schedule of events. Downtown Petoskey – Treasures from the Shores to the Stores.
Do you need a career change? Check out the 2010 Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce “Business Camp” Learn to prepare yourself for new career opportunities, build an interview toolkit, learn interview strategies, how to market yourself, and more! This seminar is FREE! Thursday Feb 11th from 8am to 12:30pm at the NMCUniversityCenter Campus on Cass Rd in Traverse City.
The Holy Rosary Church in Cedar is serving up their famous Lenten Fish Dinners again this year….on Feb 19th, March 5th, and March 19th from 4-7:30pm at the church on Schomberg Rd. Enjoy all you can eat baked cod, deep fried cod, lemon pepper cod, au gratin potatoes, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, rolls, dessert and beverages for $10 for adults and only $5 for kids 10 and under….or feed the whole family for $35!
The sons of the American Legion Squadron 94 in Cadillac will host their 19th annual “Gold on the Ice” Tournament for special Olympics on Saturday, Feb 13th on LakeCadillac starting at noon. $10 donation, with balls and clubs and lunch available, and afterwards, there will be a silent auction at the American Legion post on Mitchell St. starting at 3pm. Commemorative hats will be available to the 1st 50 golfers…for more info, or to make a silent auction donation, call 231-775-6500.
Bring your sweetie to “Skate from your Heart” 3-6pm this Saturday at Howe Arena in Traverse City. Cupid will make an appearance, there will be a Valentine shop for last minute gift procrastinators, and skate rentals will be available. Dress in costume to compete for prizes! All proceeds will benefit Andre’s Place, a local non-profit art center for challenged kids and teens. For more info, call 231-631-2477.
The LeelanauPeninsula Chamber of Commerce announces Business Expo 2010. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the StrongheartCenter in Peshawbestown from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm. In celebration of 50 years of doing business, the Chamber is offering discounts on booth pricing. Chamber member and non-member pricing is available with a $50 discount if a reservation is made and paid by the end of the business day on January 29, 2010. Contact the Chamber at 271-9895 or at info@leelanauchamber.com for pricing and reservations.
