Coffee, talk, music, change the world. The scope of the L.A. Coffee House is a work in progress. But co-founder Karena Hacker envisions a teen hang-out in Lake Ann that can make a difference.

Eastern Michigan University's Chamber Choir will include some familiar voices when they perform in Traverse City this weekend.

Nurturing community and bridging generations, an upcoming bowling outing will strike the right balance.

In the world of random odds there are lightning strikes, lottery windfalls and "Dear Prospective Juror" letters. I don't expect a hit of 1 billion volts of electricity or an equal number of before-taxes dollars. The jury is still out on more you-are-hereby-summoned mail.

For peddling on the streets of the city today without a license, Maurice Eisenberger was sent to jail for 10 days, having no money with which to pay the fine of 5 dollars and costs, nor any money to take out a license. (Plus more news from 1910.)

Adrienne Rossi, of Traverse City, responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the March 3 Community section. The photo was of two men, one with a gun and the other a box of ammunition.

Library holds raptor presentation; American Military League fish fry; History reflected in newspaper forum; Cedar/Maple City Lions hold breakfast.

Nearly sixty percent of the world's present day diet derives from foods native to the Americas.

UpNorth TV schedule for Mar 10-14, 2010.

Traverse City West Middle School's seventh-grade girls edged out a win over Leelanau St. Mary's.

Traverse Area Volleyball Association results

The following have been named January 2010 Students of the Month by Grand Traverse Academy: Hannah Moore, grade 7; Ross Boothroyd, grade 7; Virginia "Ginny" Patterson, grade 9; and Aaron Swartz, grade 10.

63 teams and 450 students in grades K-12 competed Saturday at the Michigan Odyssey of the Mind Region 3 Tournament.

Emergencies come suddenly and without warning. Knowing what to do in the initial moments can be critical to the life of a loved one -- even Fido or Fluffy.

Air Force Airmen James Wentzel and Stephen Bouchey graduated from basic military training; Army Sgt. Brad Giglio has returned to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska after being deployed to Afghanistan for one year; Brent Davis, of Traverse City, was recently promoted to the rank of Specialist in the Michigan Army National Guard

Assumed names filed in Grand Traverse County

Can any readers identify the man holding the rifle or the gentleman with the box of ammunition? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!

Black and white images of Traverse City in the 1930s flickered on the big screen during a recent program on preserving film presented by the Traverse Area Historical Society.

Face-to-face meetings help take the anxiety out of hiring a new baby sitter. That's why The Moms Club of Traverse Bay Area organized their second annual Great Babysitter Swap.

Art is a bridge, a therapeutic tool that can unify people and facilitate communication. From this multifaceted foundation, Andre's Place has kicked off art classes for residents of Riverview Terrace downtown.

Air Force Airman Monica Torgerson graduated from basic military training; Pvt. Michael Reese has graduated from Marine Corps boot camp.

Historical society to meet; Antique club holds railroad presentation; Sessions focus on savings accounts

Assumed names filed in Grand Traverse County

Can any readers identify the young lady feeding these bear cubs? Each week we publish a photograph with little-known information. This is where you, the readers, come in. Provide a link to the past!

Haitian children tugged at Jeff Link's heart. Orphaned by the catastrophic earthquake that struck Jan. 12, these children featured in a news report reminded Link of some kids he knew very well: he and his wife and another couple run an orphanage in Nicaragua.

Camp Quality Michigan will have a new home this summer, but their goal has not changed: letting kids with cancer enjoy being kids again. After 23 years of providing a week-long camp experience to children ages four through 18 in varying stages of their treatment or remission, Camp Quality Michigan North Camp will be able to serve even more children.

Marriage applications filed with the county clerk

When a child faces danger daily in military hot zones, only another mother can truly understand the emotional roller coaster. Area moms with sons or daughters serving in the military now have somewhere to turn: a Blue Star Mothers chapter has taken root in northwest Michigan.

In the eloquent words of Shakespeare, stupidity is not so much brain as earwax. Stupidity is often circumvented by listening to the faint voice of reason. Other times being thickheaded is more about pliers than cerumen. This past weekend I had a stupidity intervention.

Two readers responded to a request for information on the Traverse Area Historical Society archive photo that appeared in the Feb. 17 Community section.

Mrs. I. McArthur, a resident at Williamsburg, fell this morning while hanging some lace curtains on the line, breaking both bones in her wrist, the fracture being a very serious one. (Plus more news from 1910.)

Twelve boys and girls from Traverse City, Acme and Elk Rapids, ages 9 to 14, were named District Champions of the 2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship.

The Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Level 6 team participated in the IGI Chicago Style gymnastics meet where 4,300 gymnasts from 140 clubs in 29 states participated in the Guinness-verified "world's largest invitational gymnastics meet" at Navy Pier in Chicago.

Water's Edge Gymnastics competed with more than 3,500 gymnasts at the Circle of Stars Invitational Feb. 19-21 at the Indianapolis Convention Center.

The Traverse City West Middle School's seventh-grade girls basketball team faced Manistee, taking a win and a loss.

The Traverse City West Middle School's seventh-grade girls basketball team won both games against Cadillac on Feb. 16.

Traverse Area Volleyball Association results

The cold weather during the winter months does little to keep winter sports enthusiasts inside especially children. In fact, children ages 14 and under are at a high risk for winter sports injuries.

UpNorth TV schedule Feb. 24-28.

This week's newsmakers: Nicole Blakken-Esser; Levi M. Roth; West Senior High finalists for the National Merit Scholarship; Dr. Ryan Brandt, of Lake City, and Dr. Samuel Blanchard, of Cadillac; Courtenay Sprague; four area Hope College students; Grand Traverse Musicale 2010 Scholarship recipients.

The Rotary Club of Traverse City has named the following Students of the Month: Jonathan Wheatley, a senior at St. Francis High School; and Shelby Osborne, a senior at Kalkaska High School and the Career-Tech Center.

Months of careful research and meticulous attention to detail culminated in Saturday's Michigan History Day 2010 educational competition for students with an interest in discovering how the past influences the present.

Food lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy gourmet cuisine while supporting the culinary students that prepared their tasty feast.

Small town, big rivalry. Even bigger hearts. Scheduled opponents for the first time in years, the girls basketball programs at St. Francis and Central high schools are leveraging the meeting to help others.

Home EXPO features playhouse giveaway; Children's Museum holds annual gala; Tubing night benefits Third Level.