Northport Visitor Center

Calendar of Events - 2012

Note: The walking track around the big gym at Northport Public School is open weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm. Use at your own risk.

  • Northport Youth Sailing School
    Registration opens April 15, 2012
    Sailing classes (one week sessions, Weeks of July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6, 2012, morning or afternoon, M-F) for children and youths ages 8-16. $115 per week with scholarships available. Registration opens April 15. For registration forms and more details, see the NYSS site. To be added to the mailing list, send an email to Donna at dchap_99@yahoo.com.
  • Sherlock Holmes Play
    Friday, May 11 & Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7 pm
    The Northport Public School will present The Case of The Jersey Lily by Sherlock Holmes in the Northport Community Arts Center. The play is being directed by Donna Wilson.
  • Mother’s Day free admission
    Sunday, May 13, 2012
    The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is giving free admission to all mothers on May 13. On May 19, all military personnel, current or retired are admitted free.
  • Senior Projects
    Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm
    The Northport Public School seniors will present their senior projects to the public. They begin in the Northport Community Arts Center and move on from there.
  • The Titanic: 100 years & Two Local Connections
    Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7 pm
    Northport Area Heritage Association presents the program conducted by Stef Staley. Will be held upstairs at the Northport Museum Building across from the Northport Post Office. Five dollar donation requested.
  • Northport Basketball Alumni Tournament
    Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6 pm
    Northport Public School is holding a basketball alumni tournament on Friday, May 18 with the first game at 6 pm and the second game at 7:30 pm. The finals will start at 1 pm on May 19. Cost is $5 each or for families with school aged children the cost is $10. Call 231 510-4562 for more information.
  • Sock Hop for Chelsie Wack
    Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 6:30 to 9 pm
    This is a fun/fund raising event for Chelsie Wack, a NPS senior who has MS. Come listen to live 50’s music, dance, enjoy fun activities, purchase items, silent auction and enjoy great food. Donations accepted for Chelsie’s healthcare and to support MS research. Held in the school’s small gymnasium.
  • Cars in the Park
    Saturday, May 26, 2012
    Registration is from 9 am to 1 pm. Listen to music by a DJ while looking at all the cars from 9 am to 4 pm. Haserot Park.
  • Blessing of the Pets
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11 am
    Pastor Karen Schultz will conduct the free blessing at Marina Park. Call 386-7234 for more information.
  • Memorial Day Service
    Monday, May 28, 2012 at 10:30 am
    Memorial services will include the Northport Community Band and the Village Voices. At the Township Cemetery.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    June 9, 2012 at 8 pm
    Detour. Bluegrass music at its best is kicking off the 2012 NCAC season. The group includes a mandolin, banjo, jazz fiddle, guitar and bass along with harmonizing vocal renditions. The Detour Bluegrass musicians have performed with some of the great names in the music world such as Bill Evans, Wynonna Judd, Oscar Pettiford, Anne Murray and a host of other stars. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for students and Northport students are free. Tickets are available at the office (Rm 202 in the school) by calling 386-5001 or at the ticket booth one hour before the performance. Sponsors: Easling Construction Company and Easling Home Maintenance Co-sponsors: Leelanau Enterprise, Alan & Debra Campbell and Bayshore Oil & Propane.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    June 23, 2012
    An Evening with Gershwin. Northport Community Band and The Village Voices. Soloists: Fred Szczepanski & Claudia Schmidt. Tickets will go on sale May 1.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    July 7, 2012
    Thomas Pandolfi, Pianist will perform Chopin & Liszt. Tickets will go on sale May 1.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    July 21, 2012
    Grupo Aye. Latin Jazz. Rob Mulligan, Director. Tickets will go on sale May 1.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    August 4, 2012
    The Four Aces. Tickets will go on sale May 1.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    August 18, 2012
    Northport Sousa Band Concert. Tickets will go on sale May 1.
  • Northport Community Arts Concert
    Dec. 16, 2012
    Christmas Concert. Tickets will go on sale in May.