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Yesterday at 6:51 AM  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for volunteers to monitor lakes of all sizes throughout Northern Michigan.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  People looking to volunteer in the community might have easier access to opportunities thanks to a new app.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Friday afternoon Bill Marsh Automotive Group held a grill-out lunch to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters - as part of their competition with Fox Motors.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help a Northern Michigan center that specializes in horse therapy.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It was a day full of beauty and girl power for girls of all ages at the 2nd annual Cut-a-Thon, hosted by My Sister's House.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Hundreds of people got the chance to taste some of the best soups that Northern Michigan has to offer, all to raise money for those in need.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  For many people, Easter Sunday is a special time for a delicious meal at the family dinner table, but on Sunday, not everyone had their Easter dinner at home.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan is desperately searching for big brothers who can fill big roles in small lives.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  St. Patrick's Day celebrations continued in Leland on Sunday where community members came together for a traditional feast to benefit a good cause.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  It was a head shaving show in downtown Traverse City Saturday where dozens of people buzzed their heads to support a great cause.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  For the seventh year, the Kiwanis family of Traverse City is packaging nearly 15,000 meals to be shipped to hungry people around the world, and locally.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The Stehouwer Free Clinic in Cadillac is making a big move to it's new location in order to better serve it's staff, volunteers, and patients.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Bill Harris has served as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters since 2006 as a mentor, board member, committee chair, recruiter and fundraiser.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  As millions of people in the path of hurricane Isaac brace themselves for the wrath of the storm, rescue crews here in northern Michigan are preparing to step up to the plate.

Monday, August 06, 2012  It's a wrap on the 2012 Traverse City Film Festival in northern Michigan, and this year organizers are giving it two thumbs up, thanks the hard work of thousands of volunteers.