The Leelanau Connection

02/18/2016

Leelanau! Land of Delight!

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02/17/2016

01/29/2016

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01/23/2016

If anyone has donations please bring to The Redheads. We have more bags to fill!
Thank you!
Michelle

01/23/2016

Fishtown Leland Pure Michigan

12/31/2015

Bags of Love Update:

This morning we dropped off 20 bags at two locations we felt they would be readily seen. Within 15 minutes 3 were taken, then within the hour all were gone from one location. We went past the other location and all 10 bags were still there, however we do not believe they would stay long.

We want to thank all who have donated! If we have missed you it is because you were stealth about it :) Jane Lang, Peggy Miller, Molly Grosvenor Berg, April Priest, Gwen Martin, Kashia Roth, Lisa Siddal, Mary Lou Landry, Joe Burda, Dorothy Petroskey, Becky Reynolds, and Adam Sleder.

It was really exciting to see bags disappear! So yes we will would like to do it again! We have enough to do another 20 Bags of Love! We are accepting donations at The Redheads until January 7th.

If you are interested here is the list of suggested needs:
Toilet paper Hand Wipes
Toothbrush/toothpaste Nail Clippers
Water Bottle Band Aids
Razor Chap Stick
Shaving Cream Cough drops, gum
Hat Gift Cards for food
Scarf Encouraging handwritten cards of love
Gloves Ramon Noodles in a cup
Socks Plastic knife, fork, spoon
Shampoo Kleenex Brush and or Comb
Conditioner Tampons
Soap Pads
Snacks Non-perishable foods

Here are just a few compelling reasons to consider joining our quest to spread compassion:
1. Over half a million people are homeless.
2. One quarter of homeless people are children.
3. Tens of thousands of veterans are homeless.
4. Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness
among women.
5. Many people are homeless because they cannot afford rent.
6. There are fewer places for poor people to rent than before.
7. In the last few years millions have lost their homes.
8. One in five homeless people suffers from untreated severe
mental illness.
9. Cities are increasingly making homelessness a crime.

"love is reflected in love" Annie McFarlane

12/31/2015

Bags of Love are ready for delivery! Stay tuned for an update. 💕

12/29/2015

Thanks Vic McCarty for having us on your show to talk about Bags of Love! We had fun!

12/28/2015

We are so in awe over the number of donations!! Michelle Vidergar White, the founder of Cherry Works, has been working to stuff the bags and we've learned a few things, the most important being we need more non-perishable FOODS that can be easily eaten without too much hassle. Eg. Cup-o-noodles, packets of chicken salad or tuna, Brunswick brand boxes of chicken salad and crackers. We also need more TOILET PAPER! We'd like every bag to get a roll.
Thank you for all the donations of LOVE and we look forward to getting a few more of food and tp before the end!
PS listen for Sarah Landry Ryder and Michelle on Vic McCarty's show on 102.3 tomorrow between 10 and noon talking about Bags of Love!!

12/22/2015

Bags of Love was born December 2014 when I was cleaning out a closet full of Trade Show bags and
hotel toiletries.

I thought why not make up bags full of all kinds of items a homeless or recently
displaced person may find comforting during a time of scarcity and fear.

But I wasn't sure what to do
with them once they were filled. I had filled 15 bags. The day I made them I told my good friend Annie
about them and without batting an eye she said "I will take them to town and distribute them at
midnight!" And she did! We couldn't wait to do it again!
Annie in loving memory... these bags will carry on as you inspired me to take and idea and make it happen!

Here are just a few compelling reasons to consider joining our quest to spread compassion:

1. Over half a million people are homeless.
2. One quarter of homeless people are children.
3. Tens of thousands of veterans are homeless.
4. Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness among women.
5. Many people are homeless because they cannot afford rent.
6. There are fewer places for poor people to rent than before.
7. In the last few years millions have lost their homes.
8. One in five homeless people suffers from untreated severe mental illness.
9. Cities are increasingly making homelessness a crime.

I have 25 bags to fill. Will you join me in an adventure of spreading compassion?!

Sarah Ryder has graciously volunteered to help! We are collecting donations at the Redheads to assemble for a New Years Eve Drop off throughout Traverse City. Please drop off any donations by December 29th. This is a new project so we will distribute the bags this year to learn options for future years.

Below is a list of needed items but please feel free to add anything you think would make a person feel a
little better because someone took the time to love them.

Toilet paper Hand Wipes
Toothbrush/toothpaste Nail Clippers
Water Bottle Band Aids
Razor Chap Stick
Shaving Cream Minds, Cough drops, gum
Hat Gift Cards for food
Scarf Encouraging handwritten cards of love
Gloves Ramon Noodles in a cup
Socks Plastic knife, fork, spoon
Shampoo Kleenex
Conditioner Tampons
Soap Pads
Snacks Brush and or Comb

Thank you!
Michelle

12/05/2015

Chef's Night at The Redheads

A night of premier local food prepared under
the expertise of our own, Chef Fig!

Thursday, December 10th kicks off our very first Chef's Night! Chef Fig has a beautiful and mouth-watering menu prepared for the family style feast where friends, family, and community will join to partake in the local fare that our incredible area is still offering! Doug Hansen, classical guitarist, will start the evening at 6. Feel free to bring your own beverage - Chef will announce local wine and beer pairings on our website soon! It will be at The Redheads Cafe and Tasting Room in Lake Leelanau. Tickets are $60 per person including gratuity. Watch our page for updates! Tickets can be purchased in the cafe, over the phone at (231) 256-7720 or on the website. Then you can buy tickets, get more info, and view the menu here. http://www.redheadsinc.com/58/the-redheads-cafe-and-tasting-room

12/02/2015

Well that looks pretty good right now! With a glass of Cherry Juice of course :)