Zonta Club of Traverse City

10/30/2026

Join us next Friday for a delicious start to the holiday season at Foodie Friday!

📅 Friday, November 6 | 10 AM – 12 PM*
📍 Grand Traverse Mall, suite 210 (former Gap store)

Enjoy samples of light holiday bites while browsing the festive displays, shopping the Yuletide Emporium and kicking off a weekend full of holiday fun!

🎟️ Suggested donation: $2 per person or $5 per family. Children under 5 and seniors 65+ are FREE!

A special thank you to our Foodie Friday sponsor, Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home!

Visit our website for the full Festival of Trees schedule of events and all the details.

https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/festival-of-trees

*Yuletide Emporium open until 6pm.

10/29/2026

We can’t wait to see everyone at Jingle Mingle next Thursday, November 5th🥂 Don’t forget to purchase your tickets!

🎟️ Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per pair! Visit our website to purchase your tickets and explore the full weekend lineup.

https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/festival-of-trees

We’re just TWO weeks away from the kickoff of Festival of Trees 2026, and it all begins with our Jingle Mingle celebration!

Jingle Mingle + Silent Auction: Party with a Purpose
Thursday, November 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Join us for an evening of holiday cheer featuring festive bites, a silent auction showcasing local businesses, Yuletide Emporium shopping, and the chance to view and vote for your favorite trees in the Tall Tree Gallery! 🎄

Thank you to our sponsor, Hallmark Construction!

🎟️ Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per pair! Visit our website to purchase your tickets and explore the full weekend lineup.

https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/festival-of-trees

10/23/2026

We’re just TWO weeks away from the kickoff of Festival of Trees 2026, and it all begins with our Jingle Mingle celebration!

Jingle Mingle + Silent Auction: Party with a Purpose
Thursday, November 5 | 5:30–7:30 PM

Join us for an evening of holiday cheer featuring festive bites, a silent auction showcasing local businesses, Yuletide Emporium shopping, and the chance to view and vote for your favorite trees in the Tall Tree Gallery! 🎄

Thank you to our sponsor, Hallmark Construction!

🎟️ Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per pair! Visit our website to purchase your tickets and explore the full weekend lineup.

https://www.zontacluboftraversecity.org/festival-of-trees

10/18/2026

🎄✨ FESTIVAL OF TREES IS BACK! ✨🎄

The holiday magic is returning to the Grand Traverse Mall November 6–8, 2026, and the Zonta Club of Traverse City can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join us for a festive weekend filled with holiday shopping, beautiful trees, seasonal treats, and family fun!

🎁 Here’s what’s in store:
✨ Jingle Mingle | Thursday, November 5
🍴 Foodie Friday | Friday, November 6
🛍️ Sleigh Bell Saturday | Saturday, November 7
🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus Day | Sunday, November 8
🎄 Explore the Tall Tree Gallery throughout the event!

📍 Grand Traverse Mall
📅 November 6–8, 2026
🎟️ Jingle Mingle kicks off the festivities Thursday, November 5! Get your tickets below!

Jingle Mingle Tickets: bit.ly/JingleMingle26

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us in making this holiday season a little brighter for our community! 🎄

10/16/2026

Members of Zonta Club of Traverse City were proud to attend Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy Center Circle of Friends evening fundraiser in support of Rhonda Estes, who received the Champion for Children Award in recognition of her dedication to children and families throughout our region.

Rhonda’s commitment to serving our community shines through her work on numerous committees and her continued efforts to ensure that children have a safe place to share their stories and be heard. Her advocacy and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community. 💙

Congratulations, Rhonda, on this well-deserved recognition! We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate your impact and support the important work of Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. ✨



Photo credit: Rick Stringer photography

10/11/2026

Today, Zonta Club of Traverse City joins Zonta International in recognizing International Day of the Girl and advocating for the rights of girls everywhere.

Every girl deserves the chance to learn, grow, dream, and build her future free from violence, discrimination, and child marriage. We stand with girls around the world in calling for access to education, health, safety, and equal opportunities so they can reach their full potential.

Because every girl deserves her childhood. Every girl deserves a future.💛

09/25/2026

For more than 100 years, Zonta has worked to build a better world for women and girls. Today, we're asking you to take one simple action that can make a difference.

✍️ Sign the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) petition and help support constitutional equality!

Every signature matters. Every voice strengthens the call for equal rights.

Sign Now! 👇

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09/10/2026

Thank you, 9&10 News for having Amanda and Dayna on the show today! We hope to see you at Bid 4 The Better!

TRAVERSE CITY - Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings will host a fundraising event Bid For The Better on Friday, Sept. 25, to benefit the Zonta Club of Traverse City.The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings.Proceeds from the evening will support the Zonta Club of Tr...

09/04/2026

The Zonta Club of Traverse City is honored to be the beneficiary of Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings Bid 4 the Better Event happening on Friday, September 25!

Join us for a delicious dinner prepared by Chef Stephanie of Sugar2Salt, browse unique silent auction items, and take part in a lively live auction led by longtime local auctioneer Wayne Bancroft.

Funds raised through this event will support mini-grants given to local organizations providing programs and services that align with the mission of the Zonta Club of Traverse City.

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
📍 Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings, Traverse City

We'd love to see you there! Purchase your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bid-for-the-better-fundraiser-tickets-1994071387198

07/02/2026

We were honored to support Deborah Allen as she celebrated the launch of her new book, Flipping the B.I.T.C.H Switch, at the City Opera House last night.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Deb and this exciting new chapter. Seeing the community come together to recognize her lifelong commitment to public service, leadership, and making a difference made the evening truly special.

Missed the event? You can still be part of the journey. Visit Deborah's website to purchase your copy and learn more about her story at https://bitchswitch.net

Congratulations, Deb, on a successful book launch. we're so proud of you!❤️