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Thanksgiving is a Riesling holiday because of the range of sweet and dry levels, friendly prices and compatibility with roast turkey. And, thankfully, there is no shortage of choices with Michigan labels on them.

Thankful is the message of the season, and following right behind should be "sustainable" and "local."

Frankfort Farmers Market continues, vets get free buffet, new Web site for Phil's, tasting at the Cherry Stop, chefs raise money for March of Dines, wine sales for charities, cookie-baker awarded grant, bake sale at TraVino, plus more food news from around the region.

Michigan's nationally admired Groundwater Stewardship Program provides educational, financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and residents to identify and reduce groundwater contamination risks. It encourages individuals to take voluntary, proactive steps to protect Michigan's water quality and therefore the drinking water.