Norte is hosting a bike-a-thon fundraiser at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center on May 18. “24 Hours at the Civic Center” will raise funds for improvements at the Civic Center and fund scholarships enabling kids in need to participate in Norte programs. The program starts at noon on Saturday, May 18, and goes till noon Sunday, May 19. All events will take place at the Norte Wheelhouse Grand Traverse Civic Center. They include a Kid Fest 1-6 on Saturday; a beer garden opening at 6pm (riders, donors or volunteers only), at which time Betty’s Hot Dish food truck opens and the band Salt performs; a rise ’n’ shine breakfast beginning at 7am; a concert at 10am by Miriam Pico; and many other activities. 
 
The event is not a race but a fun riding excursion. Time slots are available every 15 minutes Saturday afternoon/early evening (noon-9pm) and Sunday morning (9am-noon). Late Saturday night and early Sunday morning (9pm-9am) are one-hour slots. Click here for more information or to register.