WTCM-FM Events

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FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

826 Hastings Street

Traverse City, Mi. 49686

231-947-2055

https://www.fatherfred.org/

UNITEDWAY 211

http://211.org/

UNITED WAY IN MICHIGAN

https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/michigan#

MEALS ON WHEELS MICHIGAN

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71547_7774-13181--,00.html

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT of HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES AGING ADULT SERVICES AGENCY

https://www.michigan.gov/osa/1,4635,7-234-64081-295815--,00.html

SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM INFORMATION:

TCAPS - TRAVERSE CITY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FREE MEALS INFO

https://www.tcaps.net/Core/News/Article/3767

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF PETOSKEY

https://moodle.petoskeyschools.org/pluginfile.php/2/course/section/709/Feeding_Program_Break_new.pdf

OTSEGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

https://www.smore.com/9r2zk

BENZIE COUNTY SCHOOLS

https://benzieschools.net/coronavirus-communications/

ELK RAPIDS SCHOOLS

https://www.erschools.com/

MANCELONA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

https://www.mancelonaschools.org/

BELLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

http://bellairepublicschools.com/

CADILLAC PUBLIC SCHOOLS

https://www.cadillacschools.org/Page/2725

ALPENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

https://www.alpenaschools.com/

GAYLORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

https://www.gaylordschools.com/

ROSCOMMON AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

https://www.rapsk12.net/

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/

https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-66254---,00.html

FOOD BANK INFORMATION:

FEEDING AMERICA

https://www.feedingamerica.org/

FEEDING AMERICA FIND YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK

https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank

MICHIGAN FOOD PANTRIES

https://www.foodpantries.org/st/michigan

STEP UP NORTHERN MICHIGAN

https://www.facebook.com/Step-Up-Northern-Michigan-979965442125195/

STRAIT TO THE PANTRY

https://www.facebook.com/Strait-to-the-Pantry-204059846313964/

ACME CHRISTIAN THRIFT STORE AND FOOD PANTRY

https://www.acmechristian.org/

https://www.facebook.com/acmechristian/

GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD PANTRY

https://goodneighborsboyne.org/

https://www.facebook.com/GoodNeighborsFoodPantry/

BOYNE CITY FOOD PANTRY

https://www.facebook.com/boynecityfoodpantry/

CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER FOOD PANTRY

https://www.facebook.com/ChristianHelpCenterFoodPantry/

MANNA FOOD PROJECT

http://mannafoodproject.org/

https://www.facebook.com/mannafoodproject/

NORTHWEST FOOD COALITION

https://northwestmifoodcoalition.org/

https://www.facebook.com/Northwest-Food-Coalition-411423682288141/

ROSCOMMON COUNTY FOOD PANTRY

https://www.facebook.com/RoscommonCountyFoodPantry/

PELLSTON AREA FOOD PANTRY

https://m.facebook.com/PellstonFoodPantry/

Please be advised that some of the events below may have been cancelled. Be sure to check ahead with the event organizer before planning on attending.

Peninsula Community Library Events – Chess (Currently Closed Indefinately)

Various Days/Times

Join in for an evening of Chess every Monday night at 6 p.m. Enjoy a great game by the fireplace at the Library. The Peninsula Community Library has many other programs and fun things to do each month. Located at: 2893 Island View Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. 231-223-7700 Phone

Peninsula Community Library Events – Story Time (Currently Closed Indefinately)

Various Days/Times

Join in for Story Stew for kids at Peninsula Community Library on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 10 a.m. The 3rd Friday offers free books courtesy of Born to Read and Twilight Rotary. Stories, crafts and songs fill this hour-long program for the little ones to enjoy. Peninsula Community Library, 2893 Island View Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. 231-223-7700 Phone

Free Tax Filing

Ongoing

Online

The United Way of Traverse City and the NW Michigan Community Action Agency announced the launch of this tax season’s MyFreeTaxes site. This marks the tenth year that United Way and H&R Block have partnered to provide free tax filing services. MyFreeTaxes is available for federal and state taxes for individuals or households earning less than $66,000 in adjusted gross income (AGI). The mobile optimized MyFreeTaxes site enables most filers to complete their taxes in under one hour for free. Taxpayers earning less than $66,000 can enter their data through MyFreeTaxes.com, which links to a secure H&R Block website, making it easy to complete their taxes from home, at work or on mobile devices.

Young Explorers Program (Canceled until at least April 16)

Select Friday’s Through May

Traverse City

The Boardman River Nature Center & Grand Traverse Conservation District is pleased to

announce our FREE young explorers program for children ages 0-4, Acorn Adventurers is back!

Outdoor environments are a great way to engage all of your early learners developing senses,

and give kids a bit of exercise, too! Join us on select Fridays as we come together for a mix of

guided and self-guided outdoor activities that allow young explorers and their grown-ups to

explore, engage with, and experience the outdoors. Part of the programs take place outdoors

snow, rain or shine–please dress for the weather. This program is open to children 0-4. Yes,

infants too!

*A PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S) MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL PROGRAMS*

When: Select Friday’s from 10:00am-11:00am (January 17 th - May 15 th , 2020)

April 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15

Where: Boardman

Price: FREE!

Registration: To register, please follow this link:

Medicare Monday

January thru September

Cadillac

You will learn all about the ABC ‘s of Medicare. The workshop is facilitated by Certified MMAP Counselors. Held the 2nd Monday at the Wexford County Council on Aging at 714 W. 13th St. Cadillac, MI 49601. Seating is limited. Please call (231) 775-0133 to reserve your seat. The 2nd Monday of each Month Jan-Sept. except March which is March 16th.

The Journey Program

(Various Days/Dates)

TC/Suttons Bay/Frankfort

The Journey Program is a free 10 week group exercise program for cancer patients up to 2 years post treatment. Classes are held quarterly. Pre registration is required and ongoing. Call 231-276-2494 or visit the website at thejourneyprogramtc.com for more information.

All You Can Eat Breakfast

Every Sunday 7-11am

Alba Sportsman’s Club

Eat Local and support local. Proceeds are shared with local community groups including, Alba School Senior Class, Star Township Fire Department, and Antrim County Snowmobile Club. Eggs, pancakes, potatoes, ham and sausage. $4 kids 10 and under and $8 adults. For Seniors (60+) $7. The Alba Sportsman’s Club is at 5225 County Road 620 in Alba. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/Albasportsmansclub/

Shanty Sessions

Second Wednesday of every month!

Maritime Heritage alliance presents Shanty Sessions with guest host Handy Billy.

13268 S. West Bay Shore Dr. Building #1

Bring an Instrument to play or join in and Sing In this open music session.

Maritime Heritage Alliance is a non-profit seeking to promote and share the Maritime heritage of the Great Lakes.

Families Against Narcotics Grand Traverse Area Meeting

broadcasting from the

studio

NON-PROFIT EVENTS:

Do you have a non-profit event?

Email all the details to calendar@wtcmradio.com

Grand Traverse Area public forum meeting the first Thursday of every month from 6:30pm-8:00pm

Central United Methodist Church on N. Cass in Traverse City.

Combat the epidemic of prescription painkillers and heroin addiction in our communities.

For more info, call 231-633-0763 or email