Books and Boats, a Festival and a Fun Run, plus a day out with your doggie!

You’ll find plenty of books for the beach at the Mercado in Traverse City this weekend…or, make a splash on the Bear River in Petoskey! Ther’s a fun festival popping up in Boyne City, and a fun run in Alanson. And, if you want to bring your dog along this Saturday, you both can enjoy a great event at Black Star Farms!
 
AAUW Book Sale, May 13^th-15^th, The Mercado at Grand Traverse Commons, Traverse City
Fiction and Non-fiction, plus puzzles and CD’s…stock up on summer reading or grab some entertainment for the cabin! Hours are 9am to 6pm Friday and Saturday, then the event wraps up with a bag sale on Sunday from noon to 3pm.
  
Bear River Festival, May 13^th-15^th, Bear River, Petoskey
Featuring River Maintenance & Scouting, a Swift Water Rescue Workshop, the Hot Lap, Boater-X, Down River Freestyle, & Intermediate River Runners. Registration is $30. Learn more and sign up here.
  
National Morel Mushroom Festival, May 12^th-15^th, Boyne City
Featuring the Annual Arts & Crafts show in Veteran’s Park, a Free Morel Seminar with Tony Williams, the Taste of Morels, the Family Tradition Band Concert, the Great Morel Giveaway, Boyne Area Chamber Wine & Dine, & more! Find the complete schedule at https://bcmorelfestival.com/events
 
Camp Petosega 5k Fun Run, Saturday, May 14^th, 10am, Camp Petosega Cross Country Trail, Alanson
The theme of this race is a color run & walk for all ages, which will benefit local parks & facilities. Pre-registration fee is $15 & same day registration is $25. Get details at http://www.camppetosega.org/events/
 
Pours for Pups and Pals, Saturday, May 14^th, 11am-5pm, Black Star Farms, Old Mission and Suttons Bay
Bring your four legged friend for wine tasting, custom doggie bandanas, and doggie broth, plus special AC PAW Private Label Wine. $2 from each wine flight & $1 from each glass will be donated to AC PAW, and the Real Estate One Charitable Foundation will be matching all donations for the day at 50%.