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Michigan wine festival Drink in Leelanau Peninsula's fall colors — and some of Michigan's finest wine — at Autumn in the Vineyards, Oct. 29-31. Priced at $531 a couple, the package includes two nights' lodging at the Homestead waterfront resort, tours of four Leelanau wineries, several meals, including a five-course winemaker dinner, and a welcome gift basket. Call (231) 334-5100 or visit thehomesteadresort.com. ... www.suntimes.com
Harry & David popping up in Manhattan Adrianne Pasquarelli - New Yorkers won't have to pick up the phone or go online to order gifts from Harry & David this holiday season. The popular gift-basket purveyor will have its own temporary shop in the Flatiron District starting Sept. 15—a first for the Big Apple and one that may lead to more pop-ups down the road, experts say. Medford, Ore.-based Harry & David signed a four-month lease ... www.crainsnewyork.com
Miriam's quilts News-Times/Candace Blomendahl Miriam Peterson of York picks a few stray threads off her quilts at The Quilt Basket in York. Peterson’s quilts will be on display at The Quilt Basket for the rest of the month. www.yorknewstimes.com
Ephraim: Business council to raffle special gift basket The Ephraim Business Council is raffling off a Door County gift basket at the Ephraim Visitor Information Center. Its valued at $600 and features many Ephraim business members. www.greenbaypressgazette.com
Virtual Commissary shuts down indefinitely - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times Midnight on Tuesday, Eastern Standard Time, is the deadline to order gift baskets through the Virtual Commissary. www.navytimes.com
Community Notes * The Greene County Sheriff's Merit Board will meet at 6 p.m. in the conference room at the Greene County Jail. The jail is located at 204 County Road 70 East, at the edge of Bloomfield. gcdailyworld.com
Music on the Square Music on the Square continues from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 19 on the square. Dine at one of Celina's restaurants or bring your own picnic basket, blankets or chairs. The library, museum and mercants will be open for the event. www.celinarecord.com
San Simon Chile Co. creates partner for Señor Salsa Señor Salsa, the official salsa of the Arizona Salsa Trail, will have a companion — Señora Salsa — debuting at the SalsaFest on Sept. 24 and 25 in Safford. www.eacourier.com
‘Party’ queen candidates RACINE — Every party needs a queen and at noon this Saturday, one will be picked to preside over Racine’s Second Annual Party in the Park. Queen candidates will take the stage at 3 p.m., Friday at... mydailysentinel.com
Celebrate national fruit and veggie month It’s time to celebrate National Fruits and Vegetables Month as September takes us into fall at the Galt Certified Farmers Market with the finest in fresh fruits and vegetables for your family, plus some free fun for everyone. www.galtheraldonline.com
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