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Harvest Festival highlights: Farmers, music, crafts and fun on Saturday
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Cafe Sante gets in the Oktoberfest spirit with German music and food.
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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 100 and 200 blocks of Water and Lake Streets will be closed to traffic. Here are some highlights:
> Farmers Market moves downtown from Veterans Park with many farmers staying all day.
> Arts and crafts show and folk art demonstrations.
> Free hayrides run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., departing from the corner of Main and Lake Streets.
> Free children's games and activities throughout town, including face painting, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, leaf designing, and more. Thanks to Genesis Church and the elementary school PTO for organizing.
> Pie baking/pie eating contest from 1 to 3 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Real Estate with singer/guitarist Lon Kowalske performing.
> Tastes of Fall at the Wine Emporium, Northern Table, Cafe Sante, Red Mesa Grill, Local Flavor, Old Time Pasties, the Farmers Market and the Empty Bowls Luncheon at the library. Details below.
> History tour led by "President Roosevelt" (aka Scott MacKenzie) at 9 a.m. starting at the Dilworth Hotel.
> Animal friends will be featured 1 to 4 p.m. in 100 block of S. Lake Street with adoptable pets from the Humane Society and a petting zoo from Northern Michigan Equine Therapy.
> 6 musical performers - From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spectrum, Whiskey Creek and Saldaje. From 1:30 to 4 p.m. are Don Rivers and Friends, Rustic Heart and Jazz North.
> Nice weather - 54 degrees, 0% chance of rain.
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Tastes of Fall at the Harvest Festival and local businesses
 Boyne Appétit! There will be some great Tastes of Fall at the Harvest Festival on Saturday (and beyond):
> 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 Santé features two more days of Oktoberfest German music, food and drinks. Details.
> Red Mesa Grill is featuring a Pumpkin Fiesta through Nov. 1, including Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Queso Fundido, Pepita Crusted Chicken, Pumpkin Fajitas and Pumpkin Fried Ice Cream. Details on Facebook.
> Northern Table, featuring a farm to table menu, will offer food and drink specials highlighting the week's harvest and local bounty.
> Local Flavor Bookstore/Cafe will be featuring Maple Cream Lattes, plus 10% off Pumpkin Lattes and 25% off all used books.
> Empty Bowls Luncheon will be held at the Boyne District Library at noon. Details below.
> Farmers Market will move downtown for Saturday's festival, featuring a mouth-
> Pie Baking and Pie Eating contests will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 231 Water St. Participants in the pie eating contest should arrive by 1:45 p.m. Contact Libbie Talboys at 231-582-6554 for details.
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS - 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.
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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 city 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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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 (pictured above, from left) Boyne City Manager Mike Cain, County Commissioner Chris Christensen, School Superintendent Peter Moss, and Main Street Executive Director Lori Meeder.
 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.
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Boyne City Community Playground Volunteer Cleanup Day set for Oct. 17
The Boyne City Community Playground needs your help. Volunteers are needed to help remove wood chips from the Community Playground in Veterans Park. A Volunteer Cleanup Day has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. until finished. The wood chips will be loaded into dumpsters and taken to a disposal facility. Long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toed shoes are required; gloves will be provided. No children under the age of 12 years old. Volunteers are encouraged to bring wheelbarrows, rakes, pitchforks and other helpful hand tools to assist with the cleanup. For additional information or questions, contact Boyne City Hall at 231-582-6597. Read Petoskey News-Review story: Community playground may be salvageable.
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Ed Vondra remembered as a caring community fixture
From the Petoskey News-Review: It seems cliché to refer to a well-known person as a "fixture in the community," but in the case of Ed Vondra, that description might be most fitting. Vondra, who died unexpectedly Saturday at the age of 66, is being remembered in and around the Boyne City community for his extensive capacity for caring and involvement in a broad spectrum of community events - especially those related to the schools. Full story.
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY - The Boyne City Board of Education is looking to fill a vacancy, due to the unexpected passing of Ed Vondra. The board seeks qualified and interested candidates from the community. All applicants are to submit a notice of their interest in writing by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. The vacancy will run through December 31, 2016. Questions may be directed to School Superintendent Peter Moss at 231-439-8190. Notices of interest should be submitted to:
Boyne City Public Schools, Superintendent Peter Moss
321 South Park Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
or email to pmoss@boyne.k12.mi.us
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Longtime librarian dies after fighting cancer
Nancy Fulkerson, long-time reference librarian at the Boyne District Library, has passed away at the age of 65. Nancy had been fighting cancer. After graduating from high school Nancy began working at the library and stayed for 35 years, retiring in May. Nancy was a part of the library becoming a District Library, automating the catalog, moving the library for a year while the building was expanded, and developing the historical and genealogical sections of the library among other accomplishments.
Assistant Library Director Monica Kroondyk commented, "It has been a tough week for the library. First with the loss of former board member Ed Vondra, and Wednesday with the loss of our former Reference librarian Nancy Fulkerson. Nancy was a valuable member of the library family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. Her knowledge of local history was matched by few. She loved her family, friends, and community very much. We lost a good one." Condolence cards will be forwarded to her family downstate; they can be sent to the Boyne District Library at 201 East Main St. Boyne City, Mi. 49712.
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Rambler Sports Network will broadcast tonight's road game
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Click here to view the RSN broadcast at 6:45 p.m. Friday.
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The Rambler Sports Network will be traveling and broadcasting tonight's 7 p.m. Boyne City Ramblers football 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 today's password will be 10/02.
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October is Dressed For Chill month for Eta Nu women
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Eta Nu members organize donations from a past
Dressed for Chill drive.
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The women of Eta Nu are again sponsoring "Dressed For Chill" throughout the month of October. The project provides new winter outerwear for children in need at Boyne City Elementary School. Eta Nu committee members work together on raising money in the community, organizing, shopping and distributing the new outfits in coordination with the school. Last year Eta Nu women outfitted over 100 students with new jackets, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. Funds are raised through donations from community organizations, businesses, individuals and grants. Fund donation canisters have been distributed to several businesses in the community. Fund donations are tax-deductible. Checks may be made out to Eta Nu Charities, and sent to PO Box 133, Boyne City MI 49712. Also, individual contributions to United Way can be directed specifically for Eta Nu Charities/Dressed For Chill.
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City to pick up leaves starting Oct. 12
The City of Boyne City will pick up leaves Mondays and Fridays from Oct. 12 to Nov. 9. Please set bagged leaves curbside anytime after the first day of pick up, in clearly marked biodegradable paper bags. City crews will pick up bags as time allows. If your bags have been out for an extended period of time and have not been collected, notify City Hall at 582-6597. Biodegradable paper bags are available locally at Boyne City Hardware, Boyne Co-op and other sources. The city asks that you put only leaves in bags as the bags are not strong enough to hold sticks, sand or stones, and will tear upon lifting. Brush will not be picked up curbside, but may be brought to the North Boyne Compost Site. You may haul your own leaves, either bagged in biodegradable bags or unbagged, to the compost site on Robinson Street, open seven days a week.
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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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Friggy's celebrates grand opening with music and ribbon cutting
City and Chamber leaders held a ribbon-cutting at Friggy's Sobo Pub last Friday as the pub was about to celebrate its grand opening in the parking lot of the Water Street Center. The pub has expanded its hours and is now serving lunch daily. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., 365 days a year. (231) 459-4102. Facebook Page. News-Review story: Friggy's owners strive for neighborhood pub feel.
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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.
Applications available for Farmers Market Committee
 The Boyne City Main Street program is accepting applications from people interested in serving on the Boyne City Farmers Market Committee. Terms are for three years. Three terms are expiring this year - 2 Patron, 1 Vendor. For more information call 231.330-2704 or 582-9009. Ask for an application at the market or send the following information by Oct. 19th to mainstreet@boynecity.com: Your name, address, city, phone, email and reasons you wish to serve on the committee. You may also mail this information to Boyne City Farmers Market-Main Street, 112 S. Park Street, Boyne City MI 49712.
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Welcome, new Chamber member:
Northern Michigan Equine Therapy
Courtney Angell Sumpter
Executive Director
5025 Church Road, Boyne City, MI 49712
231-881-5590
Northern Michigan Equine Therapy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to using the healing nature of a horse as a therapeutic tool to enhance independence, self-confidence, and quality of life. With a horse's guidance and support, our hippotherapy, HorseSense©, at-risk youth and Veterans programs are offered by licensed professionals and equine specialists to provide the community with the best quality of service to those in need. Come and see us at the Harvest Festival on Oct. 3rd in the 100 block of South Lake Street.
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"Resources to grow your business" free forum set for Oct. 20
 Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have partnered to offer businesses an opportunity to learn about programs available to help their businesses grow and become more efficient. The Pure Michigan Business Connect Forum - Resources To Grow Your Business is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Odawa Hotel (not the casino) in Petoskey. There is no cost to attend and lunch is included. More than 15 resource partners will be there to explain their programs and the resources they offer to assist businesses. To register contact NLEA at tom@northernlakes.net or 231-582-6482. Flier with details.
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College Night Oct. 14 at North Central
North Central Michigan College invites high school juniors and seniors and their parents to College Night, Wednesday, Oct. 14. The event will be held on the Petoskey campus in the Student and Community Resource Center from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.
High school students and parents can meet with representatives from more than 50 public and private colleges and universities from throughout the Midwest about higher education options, admission requirements, programs of study, costs of college, campus activities and residence life. Armed Forces representatives will also be available. A North Central financial aid advisor will be present to answer questions about federal financial aid for college. The program is offered to the community by North Central as a free service for college-bound students and families, and is supported by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers.
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Public comments on BC waterfront concepts needed by Oct. 7
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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The Nightmare returns to Challenge Mountain on weekends
 "The Nightmare at Challenge Mountain," a weekend haunted house experience returns every Friday and Saturday in October, from 7 to 10 p.m. at 2205 Springbrook Road, Boyne Falls. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children or three children for $10. You will become entranced listening to evil stories that will keep you up at night. Your heart will race as you wander around the Drain Maze and Wicked Woods. Haunted history will surround you at the Graves Family Graveyard and Dead Branch Saloon. Sounds of the past will fill you with fright as you explore the Grateful Dead Cemetery, Boot Hill and Bug Bites. The Shadows of Michigan lurk deep in the woods so beware of what awaits, because you are never alone. Beware, don't use your GPS to get you there. Visit www.challengemtn.org for directions and more info. 582-1186.
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Skitoberfest and Lynsey 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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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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 First archery fun shoot draws nearly 100 to Avalanche Preserve
The first annual Boyne Area Archery Club 3D Fun Shoot was a big success Saturday, drawing nearly 100 archers to Avalanche Preserve. Participants ranged from experienced shooters to first-time novices, and all seemed to be having a great time. Boyne City resident John McLeod won the top raffle prize of a Prime Ion bow worth $1,000 donated by sponsor G5 owner Lou Grace, who also helped organize the event. The event was organized by local residents Bill Kuhn and Mark Fruge, and they plan to repeat the event next year. Contact Kuhn at 231-675-1200 if you are interested in information about or joining the new Boyne Area Archery Club. The archery range is located at 746 Pleasant Ave.
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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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Coming Oct. 10: Peter and the Wolf ... and the orchestra
The fantastic story of Peter and the Wolf, told by Sheridan School Principal Patrick Bevier and the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 at the John M. Hall Auditorium at Bay View in Petoskey. Hear about Peter's adventures in the woods and how the hunters deal with the wolf and save Peter. Instruments of the orchestra will represent Peter, the Wolf, a bird, a cat, and an unfortunate duck. Please join us in this wonderful story and demonstration of the instruments of the orchestra. Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev wrote the story and the music for the Central Children's Theater of Moscow in 1936 and it has been a favorite of film animation and concert audiences ever since. Children under 18 are admitted free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for adults are $10 and may be purchased at the door. www.glcorchestra.org/
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Walkabout Sculpture photo 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. 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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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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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 moves downtown for Harvest Festival on Saturday
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. It's the height of the produce season as tomatoes, 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.
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Camp Daggett to host 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 four months with all but January held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
> Dec. 17 - Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe.
> Jan. 21 - Chamber Annual Meeting and Awards Night at Boyne Mountain, 5 to 8 p.m.
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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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 THE ART OF CONVERSATION - Techniques and tips for becoming a great conversationalist will be explored at Lifetree Café on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The program - titled "What Do You Want to Talk About?" - features practical tips for having great conversations as well as opportunities to practice new-found skills. Lifetree Café national director Craig Cable said this session offers a chance for participants to actually slow down and talk, a rarity in these fast-paced, busy times. "These days we tend to communicate in little bits of information in the form of emails, tweets, and Facebook posts," said Cable. "This session provides a unique opportunity to sit down and have face-to-face conversations with actual people about topics you're genuinely passionate about."
> 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
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.
Oktoberfest:
> 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. Oct. 16th - Under the Moon, 23rd - Michelle Chenard, 30th - Ben Overbeek
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m. 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.:
Oct. 10th - Jelly Rolls
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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GOOD NEIGHBORS FOOD PANTRY of Boyne City is open every Tuesday from 2 to 5:30 p.m. The pantry is located on the west side of the Boyne Area Free Clinic building at 624 State St. Volunteers are needed for various tasks, 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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BLOOD DRIVE OCT. 26 - Community Church of Christ is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 12 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at 777 Vogel St., Boyne City. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
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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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"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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