Archive for January, 2010

Snow Fun in The Village!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Snowshoeing on the Village Lawn

Snowshoeing on the Village Lawn

Looking for something fun to do with the fam?  Something to rid you of that Cabin Fever?  Something FREE??? 

Come on over to our place!  We have a huge front lawn & a GIANT back yard (480 acres of preserved parkland), perfect for snowshoeing, hiking, skiing, sledding, snow sculpture building, dog walking, and more.  Plus, we’re right in town…closer than you think.

Man-made Mountains for Sledding

Occasionally, while hiking along Kid’s Creek, you can catch a glimpse of rabbits, woodpeckers and other birds, or even deer.  Our wildlife is pretty tame…Lucy the squirrel may even walk up and ask for a Payday.  (She’s a bit spoiled.)

Pileated Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpeckers

After you’ve had your winter fun, you can warm up with a coffee or cocoa from Cuppa Joe or Higher Grounds, some vino at Left Foot Charley or TASTES of Black Star Farms, or some hot, homemade soup from The Silvertree Deli or Underground Cheesecake Company :)  Happy trails!

Recess on Our Playground

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Recess Time!

This Wednesday (Jan 27th) from 5-8pm,  is Recess in The Mercato! Come on over for an evening of relaxation, networking, and socializing at the Traverse City Business News‘ monthly Recess. Enjoy great food from Village eateries, vino from the Wineries of Leelanua Peninsula, and live music with Ronnie Hernandez, plus the chance to win some great Village prizes, including a “Tunnel to Spires” Tour! $5 Cover.

Super Saturday!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

It’s gonna be a busy Saturday in The Village…just the kind I like!
 

Green Canopy in The Village Center

Yoga Day USA 2010 (9am-4pm)
If you’re into yoga (or would like to be), it’s Yoga Day USA @ Yoga for Health Education.  They will be offering a variety of classes at their studio in the Village Center. YHE is also going to commit 100% of its class participation costs to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC).
One class for $7, three classes for $15, or fill your entire day with yoga for $20 (5 classes.)  The Green Canopy store will be open and full of earth friendly fashions to top off your 2010 Yoga Day USA. Can’t wait to see you and your yoga mats!  Click here for full schedule.
Indoor Farmers Market

Indoor Farmers Market

Indoor Farmers Market (10am-2pm)
Each Saturday, Local farmers bring a wide selection of deliciously wholesome produce and farm products to The Mercato. Take home the freshest apples, salad greens, and earthy crops. Savor the taste of delicious jams and jellies, artisan cheese, farm-fresh milk, cream and eggs, free-range meats, and the best croissants in town! Plus: Silvertree Deli will have 10% off wine and Pleasanton starts baking pizzas @ noon!

It Styles Workshop

It Styling Workshop

It Styling Workshop @ Capelli (3-5pm)
Join Cassie, Emily & Rachael from Salone de Capelli, to learn some current, savvy hairstyling techniques, such as:
• Bumps without Bumpits ™
• Taylor Swift Curls
• Styling Naturally Curly Hair
• Flat Iron Techniques
• Braiding
The cost is just $15, and you’ll take home a free gift! Call the salon @ 231.933.9897 to reserve your spot.
 

New Events Calendar!

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Yay!  The Village website now has a spankin’ new web calendar :)

Our old calendar was clumbsy (not to mention hideous), but the new one is user-friendly and printable.  Best of all…it was free!  Thank you Google & thank you Andy, for suggesting it.  Now, it’s easier than ever to find out what’s happening around B50.

Diving In…

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Hello there :)  This is the first official Village at Grand Traverse Commons blog…how exciting! 

Initially, I couldn’t figure out what to write for the very first blog…was my mind that empty?  (Quit giggling.)  Then, it came to me!  (Eureka moment.)  Why don’t I just dive in?  That’s what Ray did, all those years ago, when he decided to renovate and rehabilitate an abandoned asylum.  Was he nuts?  Nope…it’s all coming together rather nicely, in fact!  If you’d like to check out our rebuilding progress, you can visit The Village Website, or just come on over :)

We’ve actually been meaning to start a blog for a while, now.  It seems, however, that no one person has the time to make it happen regularly.  So, I came up with a plan (I do that, from time to time.)  Our blog will be authored by several different “Village People,” instead of just one administrator.  By hearing from several guest bloggers, you will get a better idea of what Village life is really like.  You can expect to read about events, news/gossip, specials from Village merchants, tax incentives, and what’s happening on the construction front.  Stay tuned!