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Veterans for Peace and MidEast: JustPeace hold ceremony on Memorial Day
TRAVERSE CITY - Veterans for Peace and MidEast: JustPeace were at the Open Space in Traverse City on Monday to remember the lives lost in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian war. For them, Memorial Day isn’t just another holiday. “It’s very emotional for some of us,” says Veterans for Peace President Tim Keenan. “I’m a combat veteran myself, and we’re also this year we’re teaming up with MidEast: JustPeace and try to bring light to and just to all the people that are killed in the Israel and Palestinian war right now.” “No mother or father wants to bury their child,” says MidEast: Just Peace member Gina Aranki. “And I think that’s something that is something that people can understand, no matter what country they’re from or what religion they are or where they are in the world. We go to sleep at night here and security and relative peace and don’t have to worry about being bombed or sniped at and how that must be for someone else to have to live in those kinds of conditions and their children to have to live through those kinds of conditions.”
Bayshore Marathon kicks off on Memorial Day Weekend
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY - Runners will be hitting the pavement May 25th in Grand Traverse County. It’s the annual Bayshore Marathon and this is the 42nd year. Profits from the event go towards grants and scholarships within the Traverse City Area. The Traverse City Track Club so far has exceeded $2.5 million in funds given to non-profits over the years. “We’re so thrilled for a great race [May 25th]. The weather’s looking great. It started with the grassroots, really dedicated group of runners from the area who just loved running and wanted to bring people together and enjoy the Great Lakes,” says Traverse City Track Club Executive Director Lindsay McLaughlin. “And so after over 40 years, to be able to still get to do that and bring literally the the shoreline of Lake Michigan to people, from across the world is really, really special. The Bayshore will consist of a marathon, half marathon, 10k and kids’ run.
Revealed: How to Win Carnival Games at Michigan Fairs and Festivals
It's always fun heading to your local county fair or community festival. Think about events like the Ionia Free Fair, the Cherry Festival in Traverse City or the Venetian Festival in Charlevoix. It's part of summer. In addition to the rides and food, you can certainly count on the carnival...
Battle Of The Shores: Alpena Vs. Traverse City In Michigan’s North
Some would say the pinnacle of life in Michigan is 'Up North.' The debate begins from there - is it the Upper Peninsula or the Northern Lower Peninsula? Sticking with the northern Lower Peninsula, would it be the west side with its Lake Michigan shoreline or the east side along Lake Huron.
Join 9&10′s Michael Stevens at the Cherry Capital Comic Con in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY — The Cherry Capital Comic Con is now underway at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Vendors have been busy setting up their artwork, comics, games and much more. A few famous guests are also making an appearance, along with several different activities for the whole family to enjoy. And of course, costumes are encouraged to show off your favorite pop culture icons. “Traverse City is like a little mini vacation for lots of comic creators. The people that run this con have made it very comic-centric. There are hundreds of vendors, hundreds of comic creators. The Ghostbusters, some of the other groups, the Star Wars groups, we’re just like the gravy on top of the mashed potatoes,” said Nathan Dean, Cherryland Ghostbusters and 501st Legion. If you plan on going, make sure to stop by 9&10′s booth to meet and play games with our very own Michael Stevens.
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