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Monday, November 19, 2012  "Very early on in one of my first meetings I was asked to serve coffee, and this was 20 years ago, everybody in the room sort of took a collective gasp to see how I was going to do it," said Marsha Smith, Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City. "So I got up and I left the table and went over to where the coffee pot was and I came back and I said to the gentleman who requested it, 'Here's your coffee sir, would you like it in your cup or in your lap?', and of course everybody laughed and that was the last time I was ever asked to serve coffee at a meeting."Marsha Smith is the Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City and she has been for the past 16 years. "We have the wonderful opportunity and privilege of helping non-profits, units of government and schools make our community better," Smith said. "So we do that by giving away grants with two cycles a year and we also provide services and programs."

Monday, November 05, 2012  Oblinger's job is to lead strategic development for the Chamber's programs and services, membership strategies, and its branding and communications process."I do have a job that requires, on average, more than 50 hours a week," Oblinger said. Though her career is very demanding, requiring a lot of her time and hard work, Oblinger says the real work is trying to juggle her career and her personal life.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Jim Chan and his wife Lindsey are the owners of Mint on Card in Traverse City. They sell ball jointed dolls. They’re not your typical Barbie and Ken fashion dolls.Ball jointed dolls have strings and ball joints that allow their bodies and limbs to move much like ours.

Friday, October 12, 2012  “When you’re in the building at night, it’s a creaky old building,” said Peg Siciliano, Archivist at the History Center of Traverse City. The walls of the History Center of Traverse City are covered with tales of the area’s legendary people. But if these walls could talk they would share the story of one hard-working librarian who should be resting in peace.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Dr. Augusta Rosenthal-Thompson was the first female physician in Traverse City in the late 1800’s. She had her own practice at the age of 25, and worked in Traverse City for 25 years.

Friday, September 14, 2012  It's a case of the B's this week. We can't resist breaking it down on set, taking a beating at dance practice, beaming over Super Mom's baby bean, and burying old squash next to our dead uncles.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Lauren Creighton and her husband were born and raised in Traverse City. But it wasn't until they moved away to the south for 12 years that they realized this was home all along. You can check out Lauren Creighton's merchandise here, or visit her shop in suite 103 in Front Row Center on Front Street (next to Harbor Wear).

Friday, September 07, 2012  The old Traverse City State Hospital was established in 1885. In 2000, The Minervini Group LLC started renovating the historic buildings into what is now known as The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. The floor of The Commons is the only thing separating workers and visitors from stepping 127 years back into history.

Monday, September 03, 2012  They're called Little Circles, but they provide a lot for the Curet family. Erin Curet is a local artist who specializes in quilling. She makes mod paper jewelry and fine art.