Delicious dining, snow sports, and a scavenger hunt!

Both Traverse City and Harbor Springs Restaurant weeks wrap up this weekend, or if you feel like cooking at home, get all the ingredients for a delicious  meal at your local farmers market! You can join the races at Boyne Highlands this Saturday…enjoy a “Middle Earth” scavenger hunt in Elk Rapids, or hit the trails at the Brown Bridge Quiet Area!
 
FINAL CALL FOR FOODIES!!!
Traverse City Restaurant Week wraps up on Saturday, and Harbor Springs Restaurant week ends on Sunday…so don’t miss your chance to enjoy an old favorite, or find a new place to love! 3-course meals are featured for $25 and $35 and chefs are creating special menus sure to impress. See participating restaurants and featured menus at downtowntc.com, and harborspringschamber.com
 
GET FRESH LOCAL INGREDIENTS FOR A GREAT MEAL AT HOME!
Check out the Indoor Farmers Market at the Mercado at the Villages of Grand Traverse Commons, Saturdays from 10am to 2pm….
Or, the Boyne City Indoor Farmers Market, at the Pavilion at Veterans Park, Saturdays from 9am to noon!
 
BOYNE COUNTRY SPORTS HIGHLANDER FRIENDS AND FAMILY SKI RACE
Saturday, March 6^th, Boyne Highlands
Come race in the “Friends” or “Family” divisions with teams comprised of up to 4 racers. There will be prizes in each division, and races are open to skiers and snowboarders of all ages. Get a team together and get more info at boynehighlands.com
 
LORD OF THE RINGS SCAVENGER HUNT IN ELK RAPIDS
Friday March 5^th and Saturday, March 6^th
Put on by the Downtown Elk Rapids Association to celebrate the showing of the Lord of the Rings trilogy at the Elk Rapids Theater, this hunt will have you searching for “artifacts” from the Shire to Mordor…and you could win a $25 gift certificate from one of 12 downtown stores. Learn more on Facebook by clicking here.
 
 
SNOWSHOE HIKE AT BROWN BRIDGE QUIET AREA
Saturday, March 6^th, 10am-1pm
Enjoy a guided winter hike at Brown Bridge Quiet Area. You’ll view wildlife while learning about upcoming projects on the property. RSVPS required by emailing trails@gtcd.org