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Biggest Harvest Festival ever: Farmers, music, crafts and fun on Oct. 3rd
 Boyne City will again celebrate its autumn bounty at the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. "The event is bigger and better than ever this year with more arts and crafts, more music, more activities and more fun," said committee chair Karen Guzniczak. Portions of Water and Lake Streets will be closed to traffic with the Farmers Market moving downtown from Veterans Park for the festival. There will also be an arts and crafts show and folk art demonstrations. Free hayrides run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there will also be free children's games and activities throughout town, including face painting, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, leaf designing, and more. Coldwell Banker Real Estate is sponsoring a pie baking contest and a pie eating contest from 1 to 3 p.m. Back by special request, "President Roosevelt" (aka Scott MacKenzie) will be offering a guided downtown history tour at 9 a.m. starting at the Dilworth Hotel.
> 6 MUSICAL PERFORMERS will be featured on three stages throughout downtown: Bands playing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. are Spectrum, Whiskey Creek and Rhett Betty. Performing from 1:30 to 4 p.m. are Don Rivers and Friends, Rustic Heart and Jazz North.
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Kim Altobello, event committee member and chamber associate director, reports, "We are creating a passport for kids. They will have a chance to fill it up with stamps from all of the activities and chance to win prizes." More than 20 scarecrows will be displayed around downtown from late September until Halloween. "Watch for the live scarecrow hanging out and handing out treats for the kids," Altobello said.
The Wine Emporium will have a free beer tasting from 1 to 4 p.m. and free wine and cheese tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. Cafe Sante is planning three days of Oktoberfest German music, food and drinks. Northern Table, featuring a farm to table menu, will offer food and drink specials highlighting the week's harvest and local bounty. For those seeking athletic challenges, there is the Michigan Mountain Mayhem Gravel Grinder cycling event.
The Harvest Festival is organized by the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber. Major sponsor is the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. For lodging information while attending Harvest Festival, visit www.PetoskeyArea.com. For more information and vendor applications, call (231) 582-6222 or visit www.boyneharvestfestival.com.
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Fustini's announces new location on Water Street in Boyne City
With its fifth Michigan location, Fustini's introduces specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars to the growing Boyne City market. Fustini's has signed a lease for a property at 120 Water Street in downtown Boyne City and will assume occupancy as of Nov. 1. (This location is being vacated by Smitten Designs, which is moving next door, to the former Logo Pros location.) "A trip to Fustini's is not a standard shopping routine - it's an experience," says owner Jim Milligan. "Our core business has always centered around providing the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars.We invite our guests to taste the oils and vinegars themselves and come up with their own favorite combinations." The model has worked very well over the last seven years as the company expanded across Michigan from its original Traverse City location, opening stores in Petoskey, Holland and Ann Arbor (another location was opened July of 2014 in Maui). "After we take possession, we will build out the store in the distinct Fustini's fashion. An Opening Event will be scheduled at a later date," says Connie Nunemaker, Fustini's General Manager. Fustini's website.
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Charlevoix Hospital will fully integrate into Munson system
 From the Petoskey News-Review: Charlevoix Area Hospital has made the move to become part of the Munson Healthcare system. On Sept. 22, the Charlevoix Area Hospital Board of Directors approved an agreement with Munson Healthcare that will bring Charlevoix Area Hospital under the Munson network, which includes: Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital as fully integrated hospitals in the Munson Healthcare system. The agreement also includes the outpatient clinics and medical practices owned and operated by Charlevoix Area Hospital in Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. A closing date for the new organizational structure and the beginning of combined operations has been set for Dec. 1, pending regulatory approvals. At that time, the hospital's name will change to Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, reflecting the new level of collaboration and coordination with the health care system. Full story.
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Leadership program starts 5th year with record 19 participants
Leadership Charlevoix County began its 5th year on September 13 with an overnight retreat to Beaver Island. The 19 class members kicked off at the Charlevoix Public Library with team-building and personality profiles led by Karen Marietti from Camp Daggett. From the Library, the class headed to Beaver Island via ferry, where they took in the sights, sounds and places of interest for the next day and a half. The retreat included an overnight stay and tour at the CMU Biological Center, visits to the Community Center, the Mormon Print Shop, Little Sand Bay, the Beaver Island Transfer Station, Beaver Island Community Schools, Beaver Island Health Center, Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce, and Welke Airways/Air Ambulance Service. Leadership Charlevoix County is a collaborative program of the Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan Area Chambers of Commerce. Over the next 9 months, participants will take part in sessions involving our Government; Ethics, Culture & Philanthropy; Economic Development; Education; Health & Human Services; and Environment & Natural Resources. The class will also learn "hands on" leadership skills including public presentations, how to run a meeting, grant writing, and conflict resolution. News-Review story.
 Here is the Class of 2016
This year's leadership class: front row, from left: John Cool, Carrie Titus, Ashley Sonnevil, Alissa Post, Charity Gee. Middle from left: Lisa Meyer, Kim Altobello, Kristen Spears, Nikki Skrocki, Devin Butterbrodt, Heather Jackson. Back from left: Lianne Hagerman, Clif Porter, Barb Brooks, Jeff Minkwic, Jenn McAndrew, Hannah Sanderson, Randall Sutton, Molly Hauxwell-Currier.
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Ranked teams collide: Ramblers to face TC St. Francis Saturday
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The Boyne City Ramblers' big football showdown with Traverse City St. Francis is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at Thirlby Field on West 13th Street in Traverse City. This game will not be broadcast via Internet on the Rambler Sports Network. If you can't go to the game, you can get updates from Petoskey News-Review sports writer James Gensterblum via his Twitter account, which is @JGenster88. Here is Gensterblum's game preview: If Northern Michigan had its own version of "College Gameday", there's little doubt where it would be headed this weekend. Big games don't get much bigger than a clash of two top-five teams in their respective divisions with conference title implications, and that's exactly what fans can look forward to when Boyne City travels to Thirlby Field to take on Traverse City St. Francis on Saturday. Full story.
VIEWING PARTIES NEXT WEEK - Rambler Sports Network will be traveling and broadcasting the 7 p.m. Oct. 2nd game at Glen Lake. RSN excutive producer Randy Calcaterra said, "We are promoting 'viewing parties' back in Boyne City. We would like to see as many people as possible gather at friends' houses and tweet pictures of their viewing parties into RSN (@teambcvi). We will air them live on the broadcast and promote as much viewer interactivity as we can. It will be a really cool spectacle if we get word out and get good participation."
TO WATCH next week's broadcast logon to www.boyne.k12.mi.us, click the RSN graphic and enter the password. This year, the password is the date of the broadcast in MM/DD format, so the Oct. 2 password will be 10/02.
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Chamber, Gazette sponsor city candidates forum Oct. 8
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Hugh Conklin Tom Neidhamer Gary Mellon Leslie Neilson
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The Boyne Area Chamber and Boyne City Gazette are sponsoring a City Commission candidates forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library. Four candidates will be competing in the Nov. 3rd election for two positions on the commission. They are Hugh Conklin, Tom Neidhamer, Gary Mellon and Leslie Neilson.
> ABSENTEE BALLOTS are now available for the Nov. 3rd election. If you are a city resident and wish to receive one, stop by City Hall to fill out an application, or call 231-582-6597 and they can mail or email the application to you. Applications for the ballot received by mail must reach the election official no later than 2 p.m. on the Saturday (10/31/15) prior to the election. Ballots will be accepted on Election Day until 8 p.m.
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Friggy's to celebrate grand opening with music in parking lot Fri./Sat.
Friggy's Sobo Pub will celebrate its grand opening celebration in the parking lot of the Water Street Center Friday and Saturday. A bar with $2 beers and live bands will be set up in the parking lot starting at 4 p.m. Friday, and a Chamber ribbon cutting will be held at 5 p.m. Boyne River Remedy will perform from 6:30 to 10 p.m. On Saturday, the parking lot bar will open at 11 a.m., and Robin Lee Berry will perform from 12 to 3 p.m., The Shifties from 3 to 6 p.m., and Jelly Rolls from 6 to 10 p.m. Friggy's will start serving lunch daily beginning Saturday. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., 365 days a year. (231) 459-4102. Facebook Page.
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Country star James Otto to perform here Sunday in benefit for fire department
The Boyne City Fire Department presents country music star James Otto at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center, at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. General admission tickets are available at the door and at the Boyne Area Chamber office for $25. Call 231-225-0275 tickets or further information. Otto has had a number of singles make the Billboard charts, but his big hit was "Just Got Started Lovin' You", which became Otto's first Number One hit, as well as the Number One country single of 2008. James Otto's website.
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Coldwell Banker organizing pie baking/pie eating contests for Harvest Festival
This year's Harvest Festival will include Pie Baking and Pie Eating Contests from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, thanks to Coldwell Banker Real Estate, which is organizing the event. "Calling all bakers - we're looking for individuals (young and old) and local businesses to enter your favorite homemade pie in the pie eating contest," a Coldwell spokesman said. You must register for pie baking contest by Wednesday, Sept. 30. Participants in the pie eating contest should come to a designated area at the Coldwell office by 1:45 p.m. Oct. 3. This event is being hosted by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies at 231 E. Water Street in Boyne City. Contact Libbie Talboys at 231-582-6554 for more details or registration..
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Harvest Festival includes Empty Bowls Luncheon to benefit Manna Food Project
This year's 4th annual Boyne City Community Empty Bowls Community Meal to fight hunger will be held at the Boyne District Library during the Harvest Festival at noon Saturday, Oct. 3. For a suggested donation of $20, those who attend will select a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl, which is then filled with soup. Guests keep the bowl as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world. People who attended Stroll the Streets and the SOBO Arts Festival this past summer made 72 bowls for the event. Vendors from the Boyne City Farmers Market will be making the food. Soup will be provided by Farmers Market vendor Blackbird Gardens and Boyne Country Provisions, with bread provided by market vendor Hardwood Gold. Tickets are available at The Grain Train, the Manna Food information booth at the Farmers Market,and at the Boyne District Library. All proceeds are donated to The Manna Food Project. For further information about the project, call event organizer Meg McClorey at 231-582-7689.
> The Friends of The Boyne District Library Quilt Raffle Drawing will be held during the luncheon. Tickets are available at the library.
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 Scarecrow contest deadline is today
Here's your chance to help Boyne City, win a prize and get into the spirit of the Harvest Festival season by creating and displaying scarecrows that are funny, scary, cute and most of all, original. Click here for registration form with rules. Boyne Bucks prizes will be awarded. Categories are: Business, Organization, Students/Kids, Residents/Individuals. Entry forms must be received by Sept. 25 to determine the location of your scarecrow. For more information or an application, call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222. Photos.
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Get an update on State of the Community at Oct. 15 luncheon
 Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Boyne Area Chamber's 7th annual State of the Community luncheon, presented by 4Front Credit Union. This year's event will be held in the Vienna Room at Boyne Mountain Resort from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Speakers will be Boyne City Manager Mike Cain, County Commissioner Chris Christensen, Main Street Executive Director Lori Meeder and School Superintendent Peter Moss. Admission is $20, which includes salad, deli sandwich buffet, potato chips, assorted dessert bars, iced tea, coffee, tax and gratuity. Table sponsorships, which include eight seats, table sign and introductions at the event, are available for $210. A crowd of more than 100 business and civic leaders is expected.
> RESERVATIONS are required by Oct. 9th and can be made online here. You may also call the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us.
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Scenes like this will be a little later than normal this fall.
Photo courtesy of Suzi Blankaert.
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Warm weather delays the onset of fall colors
From the Petoskey News-Review: It's now fall and most of the region's trees are still a glimmering green. According to the National Weather Service office in Gaylord, the unseasonable warmth is keeping the bright reds, yellows and oranges of autumn at bay for an extra week or two. "We're starting to see (the colors) a little bit," said Mike Boguth, meteorologist. "They're just starting up in eastern upper Michigan. They are a little behind schedule." Boguth estimated the color transition at around 10 days behind schedule. "They're a little delayed because of the warm weather. We're having a record-setting September, so far," he said. Full story.
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Cindy Grice honored for 30 years with City of Boyne City
On Tuesday the Boyne City Commission and staff recognized Cindy Grice, the City Clerk/Treasurer, for her 30 years of service with the city. Tuesday was the anniversary of her hiring and also her birthday. Family members and city employees who had worked with Cindy over the years (including former city manager Randy Frykberg and former city clerk Sue Hobbs) also attended the presentation of a certificate of appreciation.
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City updates: Playground meeting, water pressure, online payments
> From the Petoskey News-Review: Boyne City officials will host a special informational meeting about the future of the community playground at Veterans Park at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in the auditorium at city hall. The community playground has been closed since June 26 after tests found that arsenic from the preservative used in the wood from which much of the structure is made is not only present in high concentrations in the wood itself, but also in the wood chips and ground underneath the structure. Full story.
> The City of Boyne City will be taking its south water storage tank out of service for routine maintenance and inspection on Oct. 6. The tank will be out of service for approximately a week. During this time city water customers may experience lower water pressure than normal and some water discoloring. The water will be safe to drink. If you have any questions, comments or concerns call City Hall at 231.582.6597 during normal office hours.
> Did you know that you now have online access to your utility billing (water/sewer), taxes and property assessments? Plus you can also look up all public information on any property within the City of Boyne City. A nominal fee may be required. Click here to start accessing online information.
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Main Street accepting board applications
The Boyne City Main Street Program is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors. Through community partnerships and a shared vision for the future, Main Street works to keep downtown Boyne City vibrant and successful while preserving its historic heritage and supporting sustainable projects. The Boyne City Main Street Program/Downtown Development Authority is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the city commission. The majority of board members should be business owners or building owners within the DDA district. The board meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month and board terms are four years. If interested, visit city hall or click here to fill out an application. Return your completed application to City Hall, 319 N. Lake Street by November 1, 2015. For questions, please visit, call, or write: Boyne City Main Street Program, 112 S. Park St., Suite F, Boyne City, MI 49712, 231- 582-9009, mainstreet@boynecity.com.
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Public comments encouraged on BC waterfront concepts; Input is needed by Oct. 7
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Super Bowl Raffle continues; CAHS adopts 4 dogs in a day
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Cassie takes Rusty to his new home.
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If you'd like to win a chance to go to the Super Bowl, you still have a couple more months to do so. The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is conducting a Super Bowl 2016 Raffle, and the winner will be drawn on Dec. 4. The winner will receive Feb. 7th game tickets, a four-night hotel stay, airfare and ground transportation for two. Tickets are $50 and only 1,000 will be sold. Get your tickets at the Humane Society in Boyne City or from CAHS volunteers in the community. Call 231-582-6774 for more information or email director@charlevoixhumane.org.
> Wednesday was a great day at the Humane Society. Four of their dogs were adopted in one day. Director Scott MacKenzie said, "We could not be any happier for these new families - Cassie and Rusty, Lisa and Lana, April, Jake, Molly and Jasper and Ashley and Raja. Thanks to all of you for coming to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. We would not be the success that we are without all of you!"
> Check out Eleanor's puppies (and maybe put one on layaway).
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New food pantry is open 2 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays
 Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Boyne City is now open every Tuesday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The pantry is located on the west side of the Boyne Area Free Clinic's building at 624 State St. Volunteers are still needed for various aspects of pantry operations, from stocking shelves to picking up food, to helping on pantry days. Donations for operating the pantry and purchasing food are also welcome. For more information or to volunteer, email goodneighborsboyne@gmail.com, visit the Volunteer Connections page at CharEm United Way (charemunitedway.com), or visit Good Neighbors Food Pantry on Facebook. Donations may be sent to Good Neighbors Food Pantry, PO Box 35, Boyne City, MI 49712.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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Crooked Tree brings zany "Kamikaze Fireflies" to Boyne Performing Arts Center Oct. 8
Vaudeville variety show duo "Kamikaze Fireflies" will come to Boyne City to open the Crooked Tree Arts Center's 2015-2016 Performing Arts Series. Rob Williams and Casey Martin will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Performing Arts Center in Boyne City High School. With such diverse skills as juggling, hula hooping, whip cracking, and sandwiches made with the feet, the pair - who received a standing ovation on America's Got Talent last year - is bringing super-charged stunts and gut-busting comedy to audiences around the world. This event is sponsored in part by Arts Midwest. Special ticket pricing is $5 for students and $15 for adults. Tickets. Kamikaze video. More events in the Performing Arts Series.
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New archery competition coming to Avalanche Saturday
The first annual Boyne Area Archery Club 3D Fun Shoot has been announced for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avalanche Preserve. The archery range is located at 746 Pleasant Ave. One of the contestants will win a Prime Ion Bow valued at $1,000, and other prizes will also be awarded randomly to those who register in a drawing at 2 p.m. Registration fee is $10 if you sign up by 4 p.m. Friday Sept. 25 by emailing your name to info@boynechamber.com. Late registration is $15. The event is being organized by local residents Bill Kuhn and Mark Fruge; contact Kuhn at 231-675-1200 if you have any questions. Proceeds go to the Boyne Area Archery Club. Click here for a flier with details and a list of sponsors.
> Thank you to the many local businesses that donated prizes - Alpine Chocolate Haus, BC Pizza, Boyne Co-Op, Boyne City Hardware, Boyne Country Provisions, Boyne Marathon, CarQuest, Charlevoix Screen Masters, Classic Instruments, Dr. Swartz Dentistry, F.O. Barden & Sons Lumber, Family Fare, Family Video, Fletch's of Petsokey, Huff Pharmacy. Kilwin's Chocolates, Matelski Lumber Co., McDonald's, Parkside Grill and Treats, Radio Shack, Red Mesa Grill, Roberts Restaurant, Stinger Lures, Subway.
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Skitoberfest and Lysey Dyer coming to Boyne Mountain Resort Oct. 3
Just when you thought you had seen it all, we surprise you with something new for the seventh year of Skitoberfest at Boyne Mountain Resort. Our zany Oktoberfest-style celebration collides with a new and crazy Slush Cup-style event, Pond Pedal. Watch as bike riders take their turn to see if they can pedal across a singletrack set over a pond adding crashes and costumes to the long list of Skitoberfest fun. Professional skier Lynsey Dyer will speak during the Winter Expo at 2 p.m. followed by a showing of her all-female ski film, Pretty Faces. Of course the Biergarten will be filled with Michigan craft beer, wine, and spirits, and we'll have a rail jam with "snow," face painters, balloon twisters, a parade, the Pray for Snow Bonfire, and more. A fall celebration guaranteed to entertain. Details.
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October 10th golf event benefits BC High School sports
 High school sports boosters invite you to join them for the Boyne Battle of the Sexes Golf Fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10th at Boyne Mountain. Teams will be playing for their favorite guys or girls sports team and competing to win $500 for the program of their choice. Catt Development has donated $500 to go to the winning boys program and Pat O'Brien & Associates has donated $500 to go to the winning girls program. If you would like to get a team of four together, contact Megan Neidhamer at the Boyne City High School Athletic Office, 231-439-8155 or mneidhamer@boyne.k12.mi.us. You can play golf for $30 per person, have dinner for $30 or you can have a great afternoon of golf and dinner for $50. During the dinner, there will be a silent auction with great items donated by local businesses. If you would like to be a hole sponsor for $100 or a cart sponsor for $50, contact high school business teacher Tony Cutler at 231-439-8117 or tcutler@boyne.k12.mi.us.
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Walkabout Sculpture Show announces photography contest
Boyne City's Walkabout Sculpture Committee is kicking off a photography contest open to all amateur or professional photographers to capture their favorite sculpture and post it on the Boyne City Main Street Facebook page. The photo contest will run from now until Nov. 1, with the winner announced and recognized at the June 2016 Artist Reception. The winner will be chosen by the Walkabout Committee and will receive a cash prize of $100 in addition to recognition at the Artist Reception, local media, newsletters and websites. The June installation of the Walkabout Sculpture Show with eight beautiful sculptures in and around downtown Boyne City has created a local buzz. Six of the original works are travelling pieces on loan for one year from artists throughout the state of Michigan. The Walkabout Committee is also encouraging people to vote for their favorite sculpture online at www.walkaboutsculptureshow.com or by picking up a brochure at a downtown business, taking a tour of the pieces and completing the ballot. For more information contact Boyne City Main Street at 231-582-9009 or Mainstreet@boynecity.com.
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Boyne District Library offers fall programs for children
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Teddy Bear Picnic is Sept. 19th
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> StoryTime is starting again soon at the Boyne District Library. Monday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m., the new StoryTime for babies and toddlers, Toddler Tales and Tunes, will debut in the Children's Area. This storytime is designed to meet the early literacy needs of children from birth through 36 months. Come read, sing, dance, and play with Children's Librarian Helene Ivie every Monday from 10-10:30 a.m. No registration required.> Preschool StoryTime will meet in the Community Room on Tuesdays from 10 - 10:45 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 6. Children ages 3 and up and their siblings are invited to join Mrs. Ivie for stories, songs, crafts, and activities each week. StoryTime is a great opportunity for young children to explore the library, engage in literacy-based activities, and socialize with their peers. No registration required.
NOTE: The Boyne District Library will be closed all day Tuesday, September 29th for a staff in-service/training.
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Raku pots dry slowly around a wood fire in preparation for a pit firing.
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First Fire and Clay Festival set for Oct. 3 at Raven Hill
Everyone is invited to Raven Hill Discovery Center's First Annual Fire & Clay Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 per person and includes access to the museum, animals, outdoor exhibits, plus the special exhibition "90 Years - Todd Pioneer Family History" in the Warren Loranger Great Room and a pottery show from Raven Hill's private collection on display in the Alternative Energy House. In addition, visitors can pre-register for up to three sessions creating Raku Pinch Pots (1 p.m., $5), African Spirit Masks (2 p.m., $10) and/or Precious Metal Clay (3 p.m., $25). Exhibit space ($10) is available to clay artists wishing to display and sell their work during this special afternoon. Preregistration for these activities is required by Sept. 30; call 231.536.3369 or email info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org. Event details.
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Eagles host Oct. 3 fund-raising party for Grandvue Terrace project
An old-fashioned "Barn Raiser" fund-raising party to benefit the proposed Grandvue Terrace and Recreation Park project will be held at the Boyne City Eagles Hall from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. Music will be provided by Vasco Zucchiatti, Full Circle Band and Tim's DJ Service. The event will also include a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, a ticket auction and a cash bar. Food will be available. The goal of the Grandvue Terrace and Recreation Park project is to have an outdoor area that stimulates the senses, maximizes optimal healthy living, embraces fellowship and gives elders a reason to get up in the morning. It is funded entirely through donations and fundraising efforts. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door. For more information, call Nancy Lawson, 231-582-9884.
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CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY will be hosted by the Boyne City Eagles on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2 - 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under are invited to wear their costumes and join them for free food, fun, games and prizes.
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"Harbor Springs Winter" by Janice Williams
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New exhibits open at Crooked Tree
Crooked Tree Arts Center Petoskey's fall exhibitions are now on display, running through Nov. 21. The 35th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, CTAC's fall display showcasing the work of artists from across the state of Michigan, is displayed in the Ermy B. & Gordon B. Bonfield Gallery.
> Crooked Tree's Atrium Gallery has a new exhibition on display. "Back to School - Crooked Tree Arts Center Instructors and their Students" opens from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.26 and will be on display until January 9, 2016. The exhibit showcases the work of CTAC Petoskey and Traverse City instructors. A result of their instruction and encouragement is the work created by their students, which is on display as well. Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell St., downtown Petoskey, www.crookedtree.org.
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Farm-to-Table dinners with a twist at Boyne Mountain
 Boyne Mountain is taking your traditional Farm-to-Table dinner and adding a few twists. Instead of just taking the vegetable off the farm, we are bringing the farmers from Bluestem Farm of East Jordan to your dinner table. Farm-to-Table Fridays is a celebrations of fresh produce, local meats/fish, and BEER. So not only will we prepare your farm fresh entrée in front of you at Everett's Action Station, but Short's Brewing will be here to pour you a beer while we cook it. Each participant will also receive a Day Pass to Solace Spa, valued at $35. Cost is $29 per person and dinner is served from 5-9pm at Everett's on September 25 and October 2. Join us for the Farm-to-Table Fridays Finale at the Beach House Restaurant on October 9 for a diverse menu, live entertainment, and more. Menu and details.
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Fall dining specials at Boyne Mountain Resort
> TROPHY ROOM PUB & PIZZERIA
Sunday - Large Two Topping Pizza with Breadsticks and Pitcher of Soda - $19.95
Monday - Large Specialty Pizza - $14.95
Tuesday - Baked Ziti with Garlic Bread - $9.95
Wednesday - Wings $0.50 each
Thursday - Pint and Pie Night - $10
Sunday - Thursday - Happy Hour 4:30 - 6pm
> EVERETT'S
Tuesday - Taco Tuesday's - $14
Wednesday - All-You-Can-Eat-Pasta-Night - $18
Thursday - Sushi
Friday - Farm-To-Table - $29
Saturday - Stir Fry - $22
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 Farmers Market continues twice a week
It's the height of the produce season at the Boyne City Farmers Market, as tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, peaches, blueberries and numerous other fresh fruits and vegetables are in great abundance right now. The market is open in Veterans Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Boyne City Farmer's Market is a program of the Boyne City Main Street / Downtown Development Authority. For more information visit www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org or contact market manager Rebecca Harris at 231-330-2704 or Main Street at 231-582-9009.
> Starting in November, the winter market will move indoors to the Red Barn next to the Boyne District Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.
NOTE - The Farmers Market will move to downtown Boyne City on Water and Lake Streets for the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. Many market vendors will stay from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; some will leave at noon.
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Special offers for golf and dining at country club
It's time to aerate the greens on the Heatherwoods Course at Charlevoix Country Club. As it makes for more challenging putting, we are slashing our rates for the next week - just $20 for 18 holes, $10 for 9 holes from now through Wednesday. Sept. 30. The rest of the course is in fabulous condition, so book that tee time online or call 231-547-9796.
> The Bistro at Charlevoix Country Club has a new phone number; 231-547-9796. We also have a new offer: Join us through Oct. 17, and get 10% off your food order. We are open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drop-ins and reservations are welcome. Just be sure to make those reservations using our new number.
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 Boyne Arts Collective moving sale Saturday
Boyne Arts Collective is in the process of moving to 202 Water St. next to Boyne City Hardware. They will hold a moving sale at their South Lake Street gallery on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. until all is sold. Items for sale include 8 ft. glass show case; table, chairs, misc. furniture and gallery items. They plan to open the new gallery during the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 3. Website.
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Camp Daggett hosts Fall Festival Oct. 11
The Fall Festival is back at beautiful Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake on Sunday, Oct. 11 from noon to 5 p.m. Fall is the perfect time to visit Camp Daggett. The fall colors surrounding Walloon Lake are beautiful, and families can enjoy outdoor activities, then return to the main lodge to warm up by the fireplace. Open to the public, this event offers new visitors a chance to see the camp in its fall glory, and former campers a chance to share their stories. Enjoy activities like pumpkin painting/stone painting, face painting, caramel apples, kids crafts, hay rides, history tours of camp, live music at the fire circle, nature hikes, boat color tour on Walloon Lake, cider and doughnuts in the main lodge, and hot dogs for $1. There is a $5 per carload entrance fee. Directions are available at www.campdaggett.org. Please, no pets. For more information, call 231-347-9742.
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Lake Louise Christian Community offers 3-day retreat
In the midst of the daily pressures of life and work, it is easy to lose sight of our long-term goals and desires. It is easy to lose sight of ourselves, too. In this three-day retreat at the Lake Louise Christian Community from Oct. 12-14, through times of individual reflection, small group conversation, and facilitated group interaction, we will endeavor to recover the heart of who we are, reclaim our priorities and our passions, and articulate a way of being in the world that can sustain us across the seasons of our lives. Register here.
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 BUSINESS NETWORKING - Business After Hours is the Chamber's regular business networking event, held at different members' locations each month. Here is the schedule for the next three months with each one held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
> Dec. 17 - Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe.
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FALL FASHION SHOW - Mary's of Boyne presents A Fall Fashion Show Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at Porter Creek Fish House in Boyne City. Enjoy lunch while you view the newest fall fashions. $17 per person includes lunch. RSVP to Mary's of Boyne 231-582-3820 and be sure to invite a friend.
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CASTLE HARVEST FESTIVAL - Join us at Castle Farms on Sunday, Sept. 27, 11 am - 4 pm, to celebrate nature's bounty at our annual Harvest Festival. 'Mini Farmer's Market', with vendors exhibiting and selling homemade items including maple syrup and caramel popcorn. Horse-drawn wagon rides, arts and crafts, games and prizes, face painting, plus magic show and fire spinning performances by Magik Mike. Free cider and donuts. Fun for the entire family. $10 admission includes full access to the Castle, and snapshot from the photo booth provided by Darrell Christie Photography. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 Hwy., Charlevoix. (231) 237-0884.
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GOSPEL & BLUEGRASS - The Horton Bay United Methodist Church will host a gospel and bluegrass concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. Refreshments will be served and a free will donation will be taken with proceeds to help finance site maintenance of the schoolhouse.
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 POOL FORMING SWIM TEAM - Calling all athletes ages 5-18 to join the Stingray Swim Team at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. We are a USA swimming sanctioned team with ASCA certified swim coaches. The season runs from Oct. 1 - Feb. 28 and we are able to work around other sports. Contact Head Coach Phillip Marihugh for questions on fees, scheduling, and busing from Petoskey and Charlevoix. Phone2 31.547.0982 or email phil@charlevoixpool.org.
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HALLOWEEN AT YOUNG STATE PARK - Do you want to have a howling good time this Halloween? Join the staff of Young State Park for their Annual Halloween Harvest Festival weekend, Oct. 9-11. Activities include a movie in the graveyard on Friday night and a Saturday filled with kids crafts, hayrides and spooktacular contests. A haunted trail Saturday evening will finish off this fantastic weekend. Make your camping reservation today. For more information, contact the park at 231-582-7523.
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 LIFETREE CAFE - Insights and trends about the current state of the church will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "Leaving God?Insights From Those Who've Walked Away From Church," includes interviews with John Bucher, an author, filmmaker, and screenwriter who was hurt by the church, and Dr. Josh Packard, a professor and researcher at the University of Northern Colorado. "The reasons people are leaving are not the same, but half of the people we talk to can't conceive of a church they'd come back to, and a third say they'll actively discourage their children from going, too," said Packard. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss their own personal experiences with organized religion.
> Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting in the community room at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Admission to the 60-minute events is free. For more information call Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or email lifetree@fpboyne.org.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
September 29 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
October 6 - Shady Hill
October 13 - Missy Zenker
October 20 - Soul Patch
October 27 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
October 31- Halloween Extravaganza w/ Dave Cisco, 8-11 p.m.
Sept. 24 - Nelson Olstrom
> Friday, Sept. 25 - Boyne River Remedy, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. > Saturday, Sept. 26 - Robin Lee Berry, 12 to 3 p.m., Josh Hall, 3 to 6 p.m., performer to be announced 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest:
> Thursday October 1st 5:30-9: Tanzimusi
> Friday October 2nd
5-8: Roma Ransom
8:30-11: The Shifties 4 piece band
> Saturday October 3rd
11-2: Tanzlmusi
5-8: Roma Ransom
8:30-11: Wink Solo Patch
> Sunday October 4th 10:30-2:30: Tanzlmusi
Applefest: > Thursday October 8th, 5:30-9: Roma Ransom > Friday October 9th, 8-11: Old Mission Collective > Saturday October, 10th 8-11: Pistil Whips
> Mondays, 6-9 p.m. Nathan Bates. $5 pizza night.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m.: All-you-can-eat mussels special. Oct. 15th - Jake Allen, 29th - Steve Michanowicz,
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m. Sept. 25th - Tanzimusi. Oct. 16th - Under the Moon, 23rd - Michelle Chenard, 30th - Ben Overbeek
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. September 26th - Pistil Whips. Oct. 17th - Chris Calleja,
24th - Sean Bielby. 31st - Halloween Tomfoolery with Kellerville
Snowflake Lounge - Friday & Saturday - DJ Bill da Cat, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Strolling Street Performers - Friday & Saturday, 6-9 p.m.
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Oct. 4 and 18, and continuing on the first and third Sundays of the month. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library. Flier with more information, pictures and schedule.
BC LANES - 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City. Open 7 days: Monday - Thursday 4-10 pm, Friday 4 pm-12 am, Saturday 12 pm-12 am, Sunday 12-8 pm.
> Glow Bowl Fridays and Saturdays 9 p.m. to midnight. 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City.
> Live music every other Saturday, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.:
Sept. 26th - Whiskey Creek
Oct. 10th - Jelly Roll Blues Band
Oct. 24th - Rawhide
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake. Upcoming special events:
- October 10th: "Satirically Urban" theme night
- October 31st: Halloween Party, 7-11:30 p.m.
- November 14th: "Hair Rock Bands" theme night
- December 12th and 13th: Christmas parties
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HABITAT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS - Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteer support for the 2015 Northern Michigan NKBA Kitchen Tour, which benefits Habitat. On Saturday, Oct. 17th volunteers are needed from 9 - 5, full or half day shifts, to help greet attendees at each of the seven homeson the tour. Homes span from Indian River down to Rapid City and over to Northport. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more information, contact Mandy at 231-348-6926 or mandy@northwestmihabitat.org.
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GRAVEL GRINDER VOLUNTEERS - October 3rd will be the second Gravel Grinder dirt road race and organizers need more volunteers. Volunteers will receive lunch and we will donate $10 per hour worked to the local charity of your choice. If you don't have a favorite charity we would like to recommend the Top of Michigan Trails Council for the second stage of the Boyne City to US- 131 Trail.
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"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at Local Flavor bookstore, Country Now & Then and the Chamber office with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
 DIGITAL VISITORS GUIDE and Business Directory - Click here. Get the mobile app here. In the Apple App Store, you can also search for Boyne City or Boyne Chamber and download the app to your iPhone for iOS 6 or later or to your iPad. When downloading for iPad, designate the iPhone app. The entire publication and links to websites are available in the mobile app. Once you download the mobile app, an internet connection is not needed for access.
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