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An October art outing on Old Mission Peninsula has a specific school benefit attached. Chateau Grand Traverse is hosting Paint the Peninsula on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., with local artist Kristy Kurjan guiding the painting experience.

The organizer says all ticket proceeds will support the Old Mission Peninsula School fifth-grade class’s year-end trip to Mackinac Island. The listing supplies several ways to participate, including a painting ticket, an attendance-only option and a contribution for people who cannot be there.

Pick the ticket that fits your evening

The guided painting experience is listed at $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Materials are included, and the organizer says no experience is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome only if space remains, so the door option should not be read as guaranteed availability.

A complimentary glass of wine from the event selection is included for painting participants age 21 and older. The listing also says additional wine, non-alcoholic beverages and selections from the Small Bites menu will be available to purchase.

The $10 Attend & Support option is for joining the evening without painting. A $25 Support from Afar option allows a contribution without attending. Choose the ticket by what you want to do, rather than treating the lower-priced attendance option as another version of the full painting package.

Cherry Buzz could not inspect the ticket checkout. Review the current option descriptions, availability and any final fees before paying. The posted prices are the organizer’s listed figures, not a verified checkout total.

An approachable art activity with a defined cause

The event description says Kurjan will guide guests step by step through the featured painting. It frames the session as social and suitable for different ability levels. That makes the event a possible choice for someone interested in trying a guided activity rather than finding a class that assumes previous training.

The organizer describes the evening as designed with adults in mind while welcoming young artists and families. Wine remains restricted to guests 21 and older. Ask about any participation details for children that are important to your group before buying tickets.

Materials are provided, so use the booking instructions to find out whether there is anything else to bring. You might choose clothing you are comfortable painting in and make plans for carrying your work home, but those are practical suggestions rather than published event requirements.

Keep the fundraising claim precise

The winery states that 100 percent of ticket proceeds benefit the school trip. That statement concerns the tickets; the listing does not make the same promise about every additional food or beverage purchase. Keep the distinction clear when explaining the event to friends.

Likewise, the event page does not describe how much the class needs to raise or how close it is to a fundraising target. Supporting the trip is the stated purpose, but no progress figure or guaranteed outcome should be inferred from the ticket choices.

Chateau Grand Traverse is at 12239 Center Road, with a contact number of 800-283-0247. Check the event page and winery calendar close to October 29 for any updated arrangements.

Coordinate tickets with friends before the day of the event and arrange a sober ride if you intend to drink wine. Whether you paint, attend without painting or contribute from afar, the published options let you choose how to take part in this school-trip fundraiser.

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