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THOMPSONVILLE, MICH.–Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa and Michigan Legacy Art Park were presented with the 2009 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration on March 24.  To celebrate their 15 year collaboration, Michigan Legacy Art Park will host a spirited fundraising event.  The event includes live and silent auctions, cash bar, music, children's activities and plenty of delicious local food featuring “Taste the Local Difference” items!  It will take place on April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain.

 

The naming rights to one of Crystal’s downhill ski slopes will be auctioned off at this event!  If you’re an alpine sports lover or know someone who is, here’s your opportunity to honor that passion and contribute to a great cause.  You can start bidding now at our online auction at www.NameTheSlope.com.  Online bidders are invited to participate, either in-person or via proxy, at the ‘live’ bidding event on April 25.

 

Two years ago, Crystal Mountain gave the Art Park a similar opportunity.  A group of over 200 family, friends and customers of a long-time ski shop owner in the Grand Rapidsarea named a slope as a surprise to the shop owner.  As a tribute to bothhe and his late wife, the slope is now known as “Norm’s Way.”  The effort netted the Art Park nearly $6,000 in operating revenue.

 

In addition to the slope, there are other great items listed on our online auction.  The silent auction on April 25 will also feature items such as jewelry, gift certificates and gift baskets.

 
You may purchase tickets online or by calling the Park office at 231-378-4963.  Adult tickets are $25 each or $30 at the door. For children, tickets cost their age in dollars. Example, if you have 2 children ages 6 and 7, it would be $13 total.

 

For more information and to place a bid online, visit www.NameTheSlope.com.

 

About Michigan Legacy Art Park:
Located in Benzie County, on the grounds of Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, Michigan Legacy Art Park, a non-profit organization, offers an unparalleled experience of art, nature and history. More than 40 major works of art line 1.6 miles of hiking trails that wind through a 30-acre preserve of wooded hills. The Art Park is a unique cultural and recreational destination. www.michlegacyartpark.org

About  Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa:
Celebrating over 50 years, Crystal is a family owned resort, featuring 45 downhill slopes, 40+ km of cross-country trails, Crystal Spa, 36 holes of championship golf, lodging, dining and IACC-approved conference facilities for groups of up to 400 people. SKI Magazine rated Crystal the #1 Resort in the Midwest in 2005.
www.crystalmountain.com

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