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....and I haven't even really started yet! Last night all the volunteers got together at Lars Hockstad Auditorium and had popcorn , a movie and lots of laughs with Michael- contagious energy to the power of 10! Free tickets to movies were had by all and guess what? Tonite, LARRY KING will be broadcasting live in the streets of TC! The 200 block will be closed to traffic so come on down! And---if you want to have fun with us the TCFF is still looking to fill in the gaps with more volunteer help… Continue

The folks at the 45th Winery are celebrating the opening of their new tasting room! It is really charming and has a subdued western/barn theme....music and wine, of course! 3-9 and tickets are $15....
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Okay, I have a new favorite foodie spot in Leelanau- don't miss a stop at BSF's Hearth & Vine Cafe- I was on the run yesterday and stopped there to find something to eat and had one of the best sandwiches ever! The "Veg-Head" on grilled ciabata (sp?) with peppers, eggplant and other wonderfulness- I could have enjoyed a glass of wine but I was on the go! Sit outside on their beautiful patio or dine in on linen tables- open til 9 most nights....lovely!

We did the amazin' maze yesterday after a weekend that looked like it was going to be a wash. Lots of fun and a challenge! You can just wander the maze and enjoy the tall corn as you go or go for the challenge of finding the 12 markers along the way and punching your maze card at each station to prove that you did it! It is a tough do..the flying eagle part is very challenging. We got all 6 in the first and then got lost after only finding 2 in the second. I would recommend bringing a water… Continue

If any of you live up north you might know what kind of weather we are having thus far this winter. So, this last weekend, myself, a friend ,my teenage daughter and her friend left to drive south on US31 in horizontal blinding snow to see the Manistee Victorian Christmas Celebration. Along the way my friend turned to me more than once and suggested it might be a good idea to turn around. But we persisted for the 60 plus miles (almost 2 hours)and got into town with time to eat before positioning… Continue