Virtual Santa visits
TRAVERSE CITY Grand Traverse Mall offers virtual visits with Santa daily through the New Year. Families can see Santa, listen to a story by him or Mrs. Claus and watch a personalized message from Santa to the children. Prices vary. Tickets are available through jinglering.com.
Homebuyer workshops
TRAVERSE CITY Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency offers Virtual Homebuyer Education courses. Learn how to identify scams, improve credit scores and how to buy a home. People can take the class in one or two parts. Registration: nmcaa.net.
Red Kettle program results
TRAVERSE CITY â The Salvation Army recently announced the Red Kettle Matching Monday campaign collected $41,908.28 from community members. The total, with a $30,000 match, amounts to $71,908.28 for local programs and services. The organization aimed to raise at least $30,000 during this yearâs holiday program.