Harbor Light Newspaper - Think Local Gift Catalog

T h i n k L o c a l Harbor Light Community Newsweekly Week of Dec. 7-13, 2011 1Cwww.harborlightnews.com

A Collection of Hometown Holiday IdeasT h i n k L o c a l

Toski Sands Meat Market and Wine Shop

Holiday Gift Basket

Locally Owned and Operated since 1967

toskisandsmarket.com231.347.9631231.347.15712294 M-119

Toski Sands Meat Market & Wine Shop

If you love food, you’ll love Toski Sands

BECKY THATCHER DESIGNS14K pine cones

Glen ArborLelandTraverse City

Harbor Springs117 W. Main St.231.526.9336

beckythatcherdesigns.com

Boyer GlassworksHandblown Glass Ornaments

207 State St.231.526.6359boyerglassworks.etsy.comHarbor Springs

EPIC SALON & DAY SPA

231.242.4353338 State St.Harbor Springs, MI

Epic

Gift Certificatesfrom

Building Community - Together

For many around the country, holiday gift buying equates to a few clicks on the com-puter, or bumping shoulders with other hurried shoppers under the florescent lights of mall corridors. Strolling along sidewalks and peaking in decorated win-dows, chatting with store owners, finding unique and unexpected treasures inside small shops; these are images of the past in most cities. Such holiday shopping is a nostalgic dream, an “It’s a Wonderful Life” kind of black and white memory.

Unless you live in a town where commu-nity still means something. Where there is still an authentic-- not manufactured-- heartbeat downtown. Where locally owned and operated businesses are labors of love, not just commerce.

In the following pages, we celebrate our small businesses and the character they add to our sense of place. The diversity of goods and services found in this area makes holiday shopping easy, and the real, sensory experience of doing so makes it joyful. We invite you to browse these pages and be reminded, again, of how lucky we are to live here. Shop in person if you can, or call and support our independent stores if you’re too far from your northern home. Especially during a season of holding close our gratitude and blessings, we encourage you to show your love, and shop local.

-Your friends at the Harbor Light Newspaper

Kate Bassett, Charles O’Neill, Michelle Ketterer, Danielle McIntosh,

Mark Flemming,Ruth O’Neill, Kevin O’Neill

Celebrating our local businesses

Bay Tennis & FitnessHoliday Special

One Month Fitness Membership + One Personal Training Session for only $109.95

Offer available for purchase starting Dec. 7 and ending Jan. 7.

Give the gift of fitness to someone you love this year!

Gift certificates available.

baytennisandfitness.com231.487.1713

Located just off Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Directly behind Little

Traverse Primary Care

Bay Tennis & Fitness

Group Fitness ClassesSinglesPunch Cards1 or 3 Month Cards Get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions!Gift Certificates available.Open to the public.

baytennisandfitness.com231.487.1713

Located just off Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Directly behind Little

Traverse Primary Care

B.C. Pizza

231.526.24241030 State St.Harbor Springs

Keep Your Stockings,Stomachs & Wallets

StuffedWith B.C. Pizza Gift Certificates

Buy a $20 Gift Certificate &

Get $5 FREE

1030 State St.Harbor Springs

526-2424

BECKY THATCHER DESIGNS14K pine cones

Glen ArborLelandTraverse City

Harbor Springs117 W. Main St.231.526.9336

beckythatcherdesigns.com

Between the Covers

HOME FOR CHRISTMAS is a story with a single point, the beauty and importance in life of family. The magic is in Jan Brett’s breathtaking illustrations.

231.526.6658152 E. Main St.Harbor Springs

Bluff GardensGift Baskets

Mon-Sat 10-5231.526.5571721 W. Lake St.Harbor Springs

Baskets

Mon-Sat 10-5

Boyer GlassworksHandblown Glass Ornaments

207 State St.231.526.6359boyerglassworks.etsy.comHarbor Springs

By The Bay Made in Harbor SpringsRelief MapsFor Any Lake

bythebay.com231.526.3964

172 E. Main St.Harbor Springs

Nautical Giftsfor the Entire Family

Christians’ Renolda Greenhouse & Florist

Flowers for the Holidays

231.526.2851692 East Lake StreetHarbor Springs www.christiansgreenhouses.com

“Flowers for the Holidays” Christians’ Renolda Greenhouse & Florist

• Wreaths• Trees• Poinsettias• 50% Off Christmas Ornaments

The Claymore ShopBring someone comfort and joy.

908 S. AdamsBirmingham

248.642.7755

There’s nothing quite like a well-chosen gift to capture the

thoughtful spirit of the season. At the Claymore Shop, we’ll help you find the perfect gift for that certain someone. ClaymoreShop.com

400 Bay St.Petoskey

231.347.1900

The Clothes PostGreat Gifts IdeasSweaters and Sweater Vests

.... 20% off storewide through December 10th!

231.347.4562326 E. Mitchell St.Petoskey

RED DOOR DAYSSALE• SUITS •

Sale priced from $32500(Some Even Lower)

• SPORTCOATS & BLAZERS •

LONG & SHORT SLEEVE • DRESS SHIRTS •

20% off reg. price... and more selections throughout the store!

now thru January 26thThe Clothes Post

A MENSWEAR STORE(231) 347-4562

326 East Mitchell, Petoskey, Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9:30-5:30

LONG SLEEVE • SPORT SHIRTS •

Buy 1 - 20% OFFBuy 2 - 30% OFFBuy 3 - 40% OFF

ALL DRESS & EASY CARE• SLACKS •

20% OFF

• SWEATERS & SWEATER VESTS •

• A SELECTION OF TIES •Buy 1 - 20% OFFBuy 2 - 30% OFFBuy 3 - 40% OFF

• PJs & ROBES •20% off reg. price

20% OFF

The Clothes PostGreat Gifts IdeasBathrobesand PJ’s

.... 20% off storewide through December 10th!

231.347.4562326 E. Mitchell St.Petoskey

RED DOOR DAYSSALE• SUITS •

Sale priced from $32500(Some Even Lower)

• SPORTCOATS & BLAZERS •

LONG & SHORT SLEEVE • DRESS SHIRTS •

20% off reg. price... and more selections throughout the store!

now thru January 26thThe Clothes Post

A MENSWEAR STORE(231) 347-4562

326 East Mitchell, Petoskey, Michigan Mon.-Fri. 9:30-6, Sat. 9:30-5:30

LONG SLEEVE • SPORT SHIRTS •

Buy 1 - 20% OFFBuy 2 - 30% OFFBuy 3 - 40% OFF

ALL DRESS & EASY CARE• SLACKS •

20% OFF

• SWEATERS & SWEATER VESTS •

• A SELECTION OF TIES •Buy 1 - 20% OFFBuy 2 - 30% OFFBuy 3 - 40% OFF

• PJs & ROBES •20% off reg. price

20% OFF

Crooked Tree Arts CenterCTAC’s Annual Holiday Art Bazaar Give a gift that has been created by local artists. Jewelry, pottery, Petoskey stone night lights, baby garments, notecards, scarves, hats. Gift wrapping, shipping, convenient parking and so much more.

crookedtree.org231.347.4337461 E. Mitchell St.Petoskey

EPIC SALON & DAY SPA

231.242.4353338 State St.Harbor Springs, MI

Epic

Gift Certificatesfrom

Grandpa Shorter’sPetoskey StoneCheese KnivesTreasures from the Shores

grandpashorters.com231.347.2603301 E. Lake St.Petoskey

Warm. Cozy. All-natural.Our sheepskin slippers are the perfect

gift for those on your holiday list.

Enjoy FREE Gift Wrapping!We ship any where in the US too!

See our complete line of slippers at www.grandpashorters.com

301 E. LAKE STREET

DOWNTOWN PETOSKEY231-347-2603 • 1-866-746-7837

Grandpa Shorter’sPetoskey StoneOrnaments


Grandpa Shorter’s

Grandpa Shorter’s


Made in MichiganT-Shirts & Sweatshirts

Cozy Comfort for that Special Someone...

The Hair HouseShellac Manicure & Polish

Lasts 2 weeks

231.526.5321181 W. Main St.Harbor Springs

Hanni Gallery

(231) 526-2456140 S. State St.Harbor Springs

Hand CraftedLight Heart Necklace

Open 7 days all year

Call for appointment:526-4299 or Walk ins welcome: 643 E. Lake St.

The Harbor Barber

Call for appointment:526-4299 or Walk ins welcome: 643 E. Lake St.

The Harbor BarberMens Cuts - Youth Cuts -

Straight Razor ShavesGift Certificates Available

Harbor Light NewspaperHarbor Springs, Michigan

Serving the communities of

Little Traverse Baywww.harborlightnews.comIssue for the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2011

ONE DOLLAR

Locally owned by the same family since 1971

Published Weekly

on Wednesday

Volume 40 • Number 48

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231.526.2191

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dressI arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and

a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day. -E.B. White

Lights,Camera,

ChristmasArt

A conversation with

Liz Ahrens Executive Director,

Crooked Tree Arts Center

Editor’s Note: A community’s

sense of place is made up by many

spokes in the figurative wheel. For

northern Michigan, the water, the

landscape, the farm fresh foods,

independent shops, access to wild

spaces, and people all play defining

roles. Art, in turn, takes all of these

things and creates a sense of togeth-

erness, depth, and meaning. In this

article, Crooked Tree Arts Center

executive director Liz Ahrens helps

explain just what it means to be the

steward of this critical aspect of life.

By KATE BASSETT

Harbor Light Newspaper

Aristotle was on to

something when he said

the “aim of art is to represent not

the outward appearance of things,

but their inward significance.” The

human experience, the natural

world, the connection-- and some-

times disconnection-- of both are

most felt in art, music, dance, the

written word.

It’s a palpable truth in northern

Michigan. This is an area full of

creative hearts, folks who reside here

because the landscape, the light, the

people serve as constant inspira-

Ideas

nwbank.com

We keep it local.Member FDIC

Mon.-Sat. 11-5 fall hours

State & Main 526-6914

Holiday Shopping For Locals

at

waxed cotton jackets

for men & women

Great Selectionat

Nov. 15 - Dec. 1510 to 50%

graduated discounts

on all Merchandise

By DANIELLE McINTOSH


Typically Thanksgiving weekend

marks the beginning of ski season,

but due to the lack of snow and mild

temperatures the past few weeks,

winter sports enthusiasts still have a

few more days to locate cold weather

gear and wax those skis.

Erin Ernst, director of commu-

nications for Boyne, said the snow

guns have made an appearance,

with night time temperatures sig-

nificantly lower the weekend before

Thanksgiving. The key is having

temperatures low enough for snow

making, she said.

“With temperatures at say 20 de-

grees, we can make twice as much

snow,” she added.

Nub’s Nob is holding on to a little

white coverage, but lost most of the

snow made last week, according to

general manager, Jim Bartlett.

“This week is not looking favorable

for snow making,” he said, adding,

“but looks better than last week.”

It takes about two to three days

of continual snow making to open

a couple of runs, Bartlett noted. If

temperatures are only low enough

at night, it could take up to five days

to get needed cover.

“Temperatures are not favorable

for snow making now. Looking at the

week ahead, going into the weekend,

there may be some opportunity, but

not substantial. We are really fight-

ing mother nature here,” Ernst said.

Though local ski hills were unable

to make the holiday debut, Nub’s

Nob and Boyne Highlands have

snow makers standing by, waiting for

the first opportunity to start blasting.

According to the Gaylord National

Weather Service, Harbor Springs

is currently experiencing slightly

above average seasonal tempera-

Waiting GameSki areas ready

to go, just need

colder temps

“Temperatures must be

28 degrees, or below, to

begin making snow.

Thinking about Zorn Park

with Bill Prall

Page 2With all the creative energy bouncing around town, its safe to

say the ideas are flowing, dreams are building, schemes are be-

ing discussed in coffee shops and corner bars. There’s a point

where ideas must move to action or they wither away, and local

resident Bill Prall knows step one is simple: write it down.

Downtown Harbor Springs lit up for the holiday season

last Friday night as the community gathered for the annual

tree lighting ceremony, and many captured the moment

with their cell phone cameras - true sign of the times.

(HARBOR LIGHT NEWSPAPER PHOTO/MARK FLEMMING)

&Community

-CONTINUED on page 8.




By KATE BASSETT


The Water. It’s one of those phrases so

synonymous with this region that it almost

requires capitalization, as if its a proper name

in itself. Little Traverse Bay’s watershed is es-

sential to the way of life here, and protecting it

is a critical-- and often expensive-- business.

With the motto “for good, forever,” the Peto-

skey Harbor Springs Area Community Founda-

tion understands just how important it is to

have the resources necessary to be stewards of

this ancient, yet fragile natural resource, which

is why executive director David Jones is asking

folks to help reach a $250,000 matching grant

goal to put the newly created Little Traverse

Bay Watershed Protection Fund at $750,000.

Year on the WaterFeatures and

reports on our

wonderful area

waters

$30,000 still needed for matching grant

in Bay Watershed Proection Fund

By DANIELLE McINTOSH


The weekend following Thanksgiv-

ing is known for being a frenzy of

materialistic madness. Thanks to

Emmet County’s lack of shopping

malls and never-ending rows of big

business found throughout much

of America, shopping-- still a sig-

nificant part of the holiday week-

end-- is a personal, more meaningful

experience.

For small businesses in northern

Michigan, the emphasis on shop-

ping local is a trend that is becoming

more and more popular, causing old

stand-by phrases like “black Friday”

to be slightly less cringe-worthy.

Joanne Condino, of Three Pines

Studio in Cross Village which hosted

their community tree lighting event

on Friday, November 25, said that

they were encouraged by local dedi-

cation to independent artists and

their gallery.

“We were overwhelmed with the

support we received from some of

our full-time and summer residents

who purchased local artists’ works.

Holiday season kicks off locally

Three Pines Studio

Ornament Juried Contest

Celebrate our

10th anniversary

Holiday Open House

and Tree Lighting

• Createatin(traditional)oralumin

um(modern)holidayornament

• Userepurposedmetal.Turntrashi

ntoaholidaytreasure!

• Nosizeorquantitylimit.

The contest will to be juried by Indy Bacon,

a local repurposed materials artist.

Winnerwillreceiveagiftcertificate.

Submission deadline: November 18.

Ornamentswillbeforsalebeginning

atthe

HolidayOpenHouse

November25-11am-7pm

Community Treelighting at 5:30.m.

Individual or collaborative entries are

invited. All work must be for sale (70% art-

ists/30% Three Pines Studio). Contact us to

register at 231-526-9447 or at

[email protected].

Three Pines Studio

Submission deadline: Nov. 18.

Ornament Juried

Contest

Createatinoraluminum

holidayornamentCall for more details

231-526-9447

Celebrate our 10th Anniversary

The Art of Fabric Wrapping

Workshop & Demo

November 25, 26

231.526.9447

www.threepinesstudio.com

11 am - 4pm

231.526.9447


Button Bracelet WorkshopNovember 25, 26

Every half hour from

231.526.9447


11:30 - 3:30pm

UniqueGift

Possibilities

526.9447www.threepinesstudio.com

Fri - Mon 11am-5pm

0r Call!

A letter from home, mailed every week, all year round.

Give the gift of Harbor Springs with a subscription to the Harbor Light Newspaper

231.526.2191harborlightnews.com

211 E. Third St.Harbor Springs

Hilda of Harborcasual elegant clothing & shoesfor men, women & children

231.526.6914State & Main

Mon.-Sat. 11-5Fashions by Ilse Jacobsen

of Denmark

Harbor SpringsMichigan

Park CityUtah

Hramiec Hoffman Gallery

hramiechoffman.com(231) 526-10116911 M119Harbor Springs

Irish Boat ShopPATAGONIA DOWN APPARELMENWOMENCHILDREN

IrishBoatShop.com

231.526.6225400 Bay St.Harbor Springs

231.547.996713000 Stover Rd.Charlevoix

Island Bean Coffee CompanyWee Bee Jammin’Featuring low sugar and honey JamsMade in Michigan

231.526.9998110 W. Main St.Harbor Springs

J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile


Bluebird Farms SoapLocally made soaps that are handcrafted with all naturalmaterials. They smell great too!

J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile


Votivo Aromatic CandlesNatural Soy Blend WaxMade in the USA

Kelbel Pharmacy

Vitabath231.526.5971800.398.1390


25% off storewide excluding prescriptions

from 6-9pm during Open House Sat, Dec. 10th

Little Traverse Bay CupCakery

Let us “bake” your holiday fun!


Located inside the Woolly Bugger

Merry Christmas

Available FlavorsDouble Vanilla

ChocolateDark Chocolate

Chocolate Peanut ButterLemon

Orange & CreamRed VelvetPumpkin

CarrotYellow CakeVanilla Latte

CoconutCinnamon Spice

$2400 a dozen1/2 dozen minimum on flavor

when ordering a dozen

Mary Ellen’s PlaceSpecialty Hamssince 1980

When Planning for the Holidays, Don’t forget our Fully Cooked Spiral HamsReady to Eat


Nub’s Nob Looking for the perfect Holiday treat for your favorite Nub’s

skier or snowboarder?

500 Nub’s Nob Rd.Harbor Springs, MI 49740231.800.SKI.NUBSwww.nubsnob.com

Why not order a Nub’s Nob Cool Cash Card! This gift card may be used to purchase lift tickets, rental equipment, cafeteria food, demo or tune services, or merchandise in our general store. You may purchase Cool Cash Card(s) on line or by calling 1-800-SKI-NUBS (754-6827).

The OutfitterCanada Goose Parka

Clothing • Footwear • GearAdults and Kids

outfitterharborsprings.com231.526.2621


Pellston MarketThe perfect gift for

someone who loves food and wine, a

gift certificate for Dinner at the Pellston Market!

Attend a popular Wednesday Night Bistro Dinner or use it for one of the popular Wine Tasting Dinners on selected Saturday evenings. This gift will be sure to please any “foodies”on your list.

230 N US Highway 31Pellston

PellstonMarket.com

Call 231/539-7100 with your request or email us at [email protected]

Downtown Petoskey

The Perfect GiftRedeemable just like cash at participating

Downtown businesses. Support the Downtown you Treasure.

Available at Petoskey Downtown Offices, 216 Park Avenue.

Stop in or call ahead to reserve your order....622.8501

Treasures from the Shores to the Stores

Polly’s Planting & PluckingHoliday DecorationsOutdoorIndoor

8695 M-119Harbor Springs231.439.9000

M-F 9-6 • S-S 9-3

www.pollysplantingandplucking.com

Holiday DecorationsOutdoorIndoor

Pond Hill Farm

5 miles north of downtown Harbor Springs on M119

www.pondhill.com231-526-farm

The Best of Pond Hill Farm Hot Garlic Pepper Jelly, Corn Relish, Raw Honey, Bread and Butter Pick-les, Red Tomato Salsa, and Straw-berry Jam.$48 basket Shipping is availablewww.pondhill.com

Reusch Jewelers

Making Holidays Bright, Since 1885

reuschjewelers.com231.347.2403427 E. Mitchell St.Petoskey

Rising HopeRising HopeRising HopeRising HopeRising Hope Riding Center Riding Center Riding Center Riding Center Riding Center

at Black Forest Hallat Black Forest Hallat Black Forest Hallat Black Forest Hallat Black Forest Hall

Rising Hope Riding CenterTTTTThree Privatehree Privatehree Privatehree Privatehree Private

Riding LessonsRiding LessonsRiding LessonsRiding LessonsRiding Lessonsfor $90for $90for $90for $90for $90

Good January andFebruary 2012

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Shozam

Nike base layer tops and tights to keep you warm whatever your winter activity!

clothing & accessories

231-242-4232 | 157 State Street | Harbor Springs

Sky Iris Celebrate a Groovy Holiday!Mix and Match Shades and BasesShades $32Nickel Base $37Crystal and Acrylic Bases $45

320 E Mitchell StreetDowntown Petoskey231.487.0805Shop Online www.skyiris.com free local pickup or ship worldwide

Baby. Kids. Teen. HomeDécor. Bedding. Accessories. Gifts

Spice Harbor

Polish Pottery231.526.4050262 E. Main St.Harbor Springs

Spice Harbor

Stafford’s Give the Gift of Stafford’s – Always a Perfect Fit

www.staffords.com800.737.1899

Stafford’s gift cards can be used at any Stafford’s location - Bay View Inn, Perry Hotel, the Pier or Weathervane Restaurants. Use them for dining, lodging, gift shop purchases and more. Stop by any Stafford’s establish-

ment, choose a denomination and your Christmas shopping is done!

Sturgeon River Pottery$29.95. Choose one of our famous hand-crafted Bread Bakers and add one of our signature bread mixes. Makes a great serving piece for many occasions. Includes complimentary gift wrap.

sturgeonriver.com231.347.0590Located between Petoskey and Bay Harbor on US-31

Three Pines StudioNorthern Michigan Embossed Vase Seriesby Gene RedLimited Edition VasesPerfect for long-stem holiday bouquets$55-85 +tax & shipping(Amaryllis bulb kit included with each vase.)

threepinesstudio.com231.526.94475959 W. Levering Rd.Cross Village

Tom’s Mom’s CookiesChocolate and Peppermint Cookies

tomsmomscookies.com231.526.6606267 S. Spring St.Harbor Springs

Available only during the Holidays

Toski Sands Meat Market and Wine Shop

Holiday Gift Basket

Locally Owned and Operated since 1967

toskisandsmarket.com231.347.9631231.347.15712294 M-119

Toski Sands Meat Market & Wine Shop

If you love food, you’ll love Toski Sands

W Wear

Call 231/539-7100 with your request or

email us at info@pellston-

market.com

OUTERWEAR

WOWWOMENS MENS

OPEN DAILY185 EAST MAINHARBOR SPRINGS526.9780

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