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1 week ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
Exceptional Riders: Horses Helping Special Needs ThriveExceptional Riders in Harbor Springs — At the Rising Hope Equestrian Complex in Harbor Springs, a special program offers free therapeutic riding for children and adults with special needs. Dedicated volunteers lead these sessions, teaching participants how to ride and fostering crucial self-confidence and social skills – it’s a truly impactful experience.
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3 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
Petoskey fifth graders bring history to life with wax museumThe fifth-grade class at Sheridan Elementary School in Petoskey, Michigan, recently unveiled their remarkable wax museum, a testament to weeks of dedicated research and creativity. These young historians explored figures spanning from ancient Egypt to just before World War I, including iconic personalities like George Washington Carver, Blackbeard, and Cleopatra.
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3 weeks ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
In January 2004, Kate Kohler took a leap of faith and opened Zany Consignment in Traverse City, aiming to fill a gap in the local shopping scene. Unlike thrift stores, where you might spend hours sifting through piles of clothes, consignment shops like Zany pre-sort and organize items by color and size, making the hunt for treasures a breeze. When you bring your gently used items to Zany, you can earn a tidy 40% of the sale price.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
North Arrow uses something called ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy– think of it as a super helpful way to teach kids important skills by understanding why they do what they do. What’s important is that parents are a big part of the team. They spend at least an hour each week working with the therapists to learn what their child is focusing on and how to help at home and out and about.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
The Pointer Boat in Harbor Springs offers a unique historical tour, featuring a Lighthouse built in 1884 and decommissioned in the early 1960s. Built in 1934 and restored in 1989, the 92-year-old boat provides a chance to enjoy food and drinks on board. The boat operates daily, with limited trips until peak season, and full boats can be rented for groups of up to 12.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
Ever wonder what happens after you toss a banana peel? At Carter’s Compost, it embarks on a surprisingly rapid journey to become nutrient-rich soil. These composting experts have a system that efficiently breaks down organic matter. Introduce a banana peel into their composting process, and in approximately 21 days, it will be fully decomposed. However, the transformation begins much sooner.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
This weekend, the Keystone Soccer Complex in Traverse City will host the Cherry Capital Cup, a youth soccer tournament celebrating its 25th anniversary. The event will feature 320 teams from Michigan, the Midwest, and international locations, including 20 to 21 teams from T-Bays. The tournament marks the start of the tourism season in May, bringing a substantial economic boost to the area.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
Unique lineworker training offered to northern Michigan high school studentsHigh school juniors and seniors in Boyne City, Michigan, can explore careers as linemen through the Char-EM Career and Technical Education program, which includes classroom instruction and practical climbing experience. Supported by Great Lakes Energy, the program offers credits in OSHA 10, CPR, and first aid.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
50 Years of Heartfelt, Student-Made Mother’s Day GiftsFor half a century at Kingsley Elementary School, a special Mother’s Day tradition continues. Third-grade students create wooden hearts, a project the current teacher, Ms. Dunham, also participated in as a child. Middle or high school shop students cut the hearts, and then the younger students sand and stain them. Each heart is paired with a heartfelt poem written by the student.
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1 month ago | 
9and10news.com | Jill Suffolk |Jeremy D. Erickson
Celebrate Mom all month long at Grand Traverse ResortMother’s Day is approaching, and Grand Traverse Resort is offering a variety of fun ways to celebrate throughout the entire month of May. FFrom dining with scenic views to recreational activities and relaxing spa experiences, there are so many ways to make the occasion special. On Mother’s Day, May 11th, Aerie Restaurant will host a brunch buffet with picturesque surroundings.
