Today in Traverse

"Nature, Climate Change, & the Problem of
Agriculture": Wes Jackson, founder of the Land
Institute in Salinas, Kansas, will speak at the State
Theatre, 6:30-8pm. He will discuss the shifting of
agriculture and how we can go back to where the
practice started.

Newcomers Film Group: New to the Traverse
City area? Join other newcomers for a film evening.
Contact Judy Pelto at jpelto1@charter.net.

International Student Dinner: International students
from NMC will help serve a buffet dinner of
cuisine from their native countries at the Hagerty
Center, TC, at 6pm. Tickets, $20 for adults; $7 for
children 13 & younger.

source:Northern Express

A little snow!

Issued by The National Weather Service
Alpena/Gaylord, MI
9:56 pm EDT, Wed., Apr. 7, 2010

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY.
* HAZARDS... RAIN WILL CHANGE OVER TO SNOW LATE TONIGHT. SNOW WILL BE HEAVIEST FROM 5 AM TO 11 AM.
* SNOW ACCUMULATION... 2 TO 6 INCHES ACROSS THE ADVISORY AREA... WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS OVER THE HIGH TERRAIN OF NORTH CENTRAL LOWER MICHIGAN.
* IMPACTS... VISIBILITIES WILL BE REDUCED TO BELOW 1 MILE AT TIMES. ROADS WILL BECOME SLUSHY AND SNOW-COVERED LATE TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES... AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.

Sousce:weather.com

Current Events

MONDAY 4/5
"The Fantastic Mr. Fox": The animated children's
book comes to life in this Wes Anderson film.
Showing all week at the State Theatre, TC. Check
traversecityfilmfest.org/statetheatre for showtimes.

TUESDAY 4/6
YP Undercover Night Out: Join the TC Young
Professionals at Red Mesa Grill, TC, at 5:30pm
for social networking, happy hour specials and
giveaways. No cost to attend.

The Status of Women in the Muslim World:
Featuring Ghazala Munir, of the Interfaith Dialogue
and the Religious Pluralism Project at GVSU, will
present a program, followed by a Q & A. Light
refreshments served, 6pm. Program starts at
6:30pm. Held at the Traverse Area District Library,
TC. Call 943-7999 for more info.

Fountain Making with Recycled Items: Hosted
by the Juniper Garden Club at the Little Red
School House, Rapid City, noon.

Little Traverse Home Builders Association:
Annual dinner held at Odawa Hotel, Petoskey, at
6pm. Meet the 12 candidates running for State
Office. Keynote by Dawn Crandall, Legislative
Affairs Director for the Michigan Association of
Home Builders. Admission, $10.

Brown Bridge Quiet Area Hike: Hike 2-5 miles
through the Boardman River area, from 6-7:30pm.
Sara Cockrell of the Grand Traverse Hiking Club
will lead the group hike. Call 231-620-3543 for
directions and more info.

WEDNESDAY 4/7
NMC's Drag for a Cause: Both males and
females will perform in a variety of acts to benefit
Pete's Place, the Teens Homeless Shelter in TC.
The show starts at 8pm in Milliken Auditorium
of the Dennos Museum Center, TC. Cost, $4 in
advance for students, $5 for non-students; and
$10 at the door. Call 920-3449.

"30 by 20": Traverse City Light and Power will
present what was learned after subjecting renewable
energy suggestions from previous meetings
at the Hagerty Center, TC, at 7pm. Visit tclp.org.

THURSDAY 4/8
"Nature, Climate Change, & the Problem of
Agriculture": Wes Jackson, founder of the Land
Institute in Salinas, Kansas, will speak at the State
Theatre, 6:30-8pm. He will discuss the shifting of
agriculture and how we can go back to where the
practice started.

Newcomers Film Group: New to the Traverse
City area? Join other newcomers for a film evening.
Contact Judy Pelto at jpelto1@charter.net.
International Student Dinner: International students
from NMC will help serve a buffet dinner of
cuisine from their native countries at the Hagerty
Center, TC, at 6pm. Tickets, $20 for adults; $7 for
children 13 & younger.


Resources: Northern Express

Happy Easter

Prayer
God our Father,
by raising Christ your Son
you conquered the power of death
and opened for us the way to eternal life.
Let our celebration today raise us up
and renew our lives by the Spirit that is within us.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Events
Community Easter Day Dinner, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun., April 4; meals delivered starting at 12:30 p.m., public served 2:30-4:30 p.m; VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr, Traverse City.

Easter Egg Hunt

Kids' Day and Easter Egg Hunt at The Village, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m; 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with egg hunt from noon-1 p.m. on the front lawn (registration begins at 11:30 a.m.), indoor activities include egg decorating, face painting, games and crafts The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, turn west on 11th Street and proceed two blocks; The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City.

25th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Time: 10:00am
Location: Grand Traverse County Civic Center
Website: www.wldrradio.com

20,000 Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes. Four different age groups up to age 12. Registered for 8 bikes and gift cards from Meijer, free ice cream from Moomers, Traverse City Police & Fire Vehicles and K9 Unit, and of course an appearance by the Easter Bunny! The fun begins at 10 am and the first egg hunts starts promptly at 11am.

Contact Information:
Sunny Country
Phone: (231) 947-3220



The 12th Annual FOX FM Easter Festival
The Egg Hunt takes place on the TBAYS soccer field on Keystone Road
in Traverse City and begins at 10:00am!
10,000 Easter Eggs filled with candy and prizes
are spread for two groups:
5 and 6 year olds & 7 and 8 year olds.
and a separate prize area for 0-4 year olds.
For a special prize, one egg for each age group has a certificate for
a new bicycle Courtesy of Meijer!

Other activities include face painting, coloring,
photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Sly the Fox,
balloon animals, a clown and more!

The national Tea Party Express is coming

The national Tea Party Express (TPX) is coming to Traverse City!!! The Traverse Bay Area 912 Group is hosting the TPX while it is here from 11 AM to 1PM. Then we will continue the day with local politicians and other speakers. As we confirm who will be here, they will be added to this announcement: CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: ON THE TPX Lloyd Marcus Joan Fabiano More speakers to be announced when we get confirmation LOCAL Ken Braun - Mackinac Center Jack Hoogendyk - Former Michigan House Representative Plan on spending the day. Bring the kids. There is a wonderful playground just a few yards away. For more information about the Tea Party Express, visit the TPX Website TPX Website