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Wine Wednesday kicks off January 6th
Boyne Appétit! will kick off the new year with Wine Wednesdays, set to begin January 6. On the first Wednesday of each month, from 5-7 p.m., local restaurants and wine purveyors will have wine tastings and serve complimentary appetizers. Those currently participating are the Boyne Pub, Café Sante, Northern Table, Porter Creek Fish House, Red Mesa Grill, Boyne River Inn, Lake Street Market and The Wine Emporium. Nate Jason from Café Sante and Mark Warner from Northern Table are coordinating Wine Wednesdays and inviting other area restaurants to participate. "We plan to issue a punch card and once participants have visited all of the restaurants, they will be eligible to win a prize," adds Warner. The Boyne Appétit! Committee has been meeting since October and its coordinators are food writer and volunteer Cynthia Janssens and Alana Haley, the marketing manager of Porter Creek Fish House. For more information contact Janssens at 989-942-7265, cynthia2248@msn.com, or Haley at 231-350-2962, alana.haley@sommersetpointe.com.
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New Year's Eve torchlight parade to honor ski pioneer Stein Eriksen
From the Boyne Mountain website: This week gives us special reason to honor and truly celebrate the life of one of the most important individuals in Boyne Mountain's history, Stein Eriksen, who is also recognized as the world's "Father of Freestyle Skiing." At 88 and surrounded by his family, he peacefully passed away on December 27, 2015 at his home in Park City, Utah. A Norway native, Stein Eriksen's part in Boyne history was far from a chance occurrence, rather a calculated endeavor on the part of Everett Kircher. The two met in the early 1950s when Stein purchased a Studebaker from Everett's Detroit dealership. Stein won the gold medal in giant slalom at the 1952 Winter Olympics using his unique counter-rotation method of skiing. Everett learned of this and extended an offer of $5,000 for Stein to move to Michigan and lead Boyne Mountain's ski school. Stein put his acceptance on hold, continued training and won triple gold at the 1954 World Championships. Believing his amateur days were behind him, Stein soon moved to Boyne Mountain, bringing along other Norwegian instructors, and served three winters as the school's director. Paying homage to his contributions, it was Everett who chose Stein as the namesake of the lodge's restaurant, as well as the ski trail Stein's Mambo, and in 2006, Stephen and Molly named their third child after Stein Eriksen. SKI magazine named Stein #4 among its Top 10 Most Influential Skiers of All Time. Full story.
> TORCHLIGHT PARADE - Please join the Kircher family as we pay tribute to this iconic contributor to Boyne Mountain's celebrated history. This year's Torchlight Parade and fireworks display taking place at 9 p.m. during Boyne Mountain's New Year's Eve celebration are dedicated in Stein's honor.
> SNOW AT LAST! - Our out of town readers and skiers should know that the Boyne area received about 10 inches of natural snow Monday. Cold temperatures are also making it possible to add more snow, so ski conditions are quite good now. Visit www.boynemountain.com for details. News-Review story.
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Reserve by Monday and save $5 on Chamber Annual Meeting ticket
Are you registered yet for the Chamber's Annual Meeting Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 21, at Boyne Mountain Resort? You'll save $5 if you get your ticket by January 4th. This is a special night for the area's business community, bringing together more than 300 members of the Chamber family for an evening of dining, socializing, special recognition and to present the Chamber's annual awards. It's the "can't miss" event of the year... presented by Korthase-Flinn Insurance and Financial Services. The gala event is held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and always sells out. The program is an upbeat gathering with great food and drink, live and silent auctions, and the introduction of our Chamber Board members. The Boyne City High School Jazz Band will entertain during the dinner and social hour. We will also be announcing six awards; see the story below for details. If you would like to promote your business by donating an auction item or becoming a sponsor, email jim@boynechamber.com or call 231-582-6222. Click here to register online. Tickets are $40 per person by Jan. 4, and $45 after. Table sponsorships are $380, including 8 seats, a table sign, program listing, listing on overhead screens and introduction at the event.
> Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:
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Minimum wage increases from $8.15 to $8.50 an hour on Jan. 1
Employers are reminded that the state minimum wage is slated to increase from $8.15 an hour to $8.50 an hour on Jan. 1, 2016. It's the second in a series of gradual increases under the "Workforce Opportunity Wage Act" signed by Gov. Rick Snyder in May 2014. The law will gradually bring the state minimum wage to $9.25 an hour by 2018. Details from state
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City updates: Sidewalk plowing, holiday recycling, holiday hours
 Sidewalk Plowing - The city's main sidewalk cleaner broke down Tuesday but has been repaired and the brush put on the secondary one. Two members of the DPW crew will come in early Wednesday morning and get downtown sidewalks first and then the rest of their routes. The rest of the DPW crew will be coming in to remove snow as well.
Ice Skating Rink at Avalanche Preserve will probably get snow packed this week and flooded next, weather permitting. The sledding hill at Avalanche is now open and has a good snow pack.
Holiday Recycling - All live greenery (evergreen trees, garland & wreaths may be dropped off at the north Boyne composting site (1031 Robinson St.). Wrapping paper can be recycled at the Charlevoix County's Boyne City drop-off site on Beardsley Street behind the Road Commission Building off M-75 South.
Holiday Hours - City Hall will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 in observance of New Year. Regular office hours will resume on Jan. 4, 2016.
Board Member Vacancies - Boyne City Historical Commission, Planning Commission, and the Parks & Recreation Commission are accepting application for board members. Applicants must be a City resident and have lived here for at least one year. Call (231) 582-6597 or email for more information.
Follow City Hall on Facebook and Twitter for local government topics, City functions, fun facts and everyday happenings at City Hall.
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Now it's time to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture
 Boyne City's Walkabout Sculpture Committee is announcing a new photo contest beginning January 1st. The photos submitted and posted to our Boyne City Main Street Facebook page must be a "selfie" with their favorite sculpture. This contest will run from January 1 to February 10 with the winner announced at the Chocolate-Covered Winterfest in February. The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers. The committee received 31 photo entries posted to Facebook in its first photo contest that began in September for photos of the sculptures. David Leaver won that contest with his photo entitled Draco Starry Night, which captured the Draco Viewer in the starlight. David will receive $100 and be recognized at the June 2016 Artist Reception. The Walkabout Sculpture Show, now in its eighth month, features eight sculptures of various sizes and media - life size to monument presentations, realistic to abstract, metal, clay, steel, iron and granite.
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Friends of Library film series starts Jan. 8 with "Iron Giant"
The Friends of the Boyne District Library are presenting a free movie series on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room, starting January 8th. Admission is free, and snacks will be available for a donation. Here is the schedule:
- January 8th: The Iron Giant (PG) 1999 - Without glitz and a rock score, this charming and authentic animation tells the story of a boy and his robot from outer space.
- January 22nd: Troll Hunter (PG-13) 2011 subtitled - This "mockumentary" takes us to Norway, where 3 college students work to make a film about a mysterious troll hunter in the beautiful countryside. Good fun and some thrills.
- February 12th: The Winslow Boy (G) 1999
- February 26th: The Up Side of Anger (R) 2005
- March 11th: Koyla (PG-13) 1997 (subtitled)
- March 25th: Flash of Genius (PG-13) 2008. Details on all of the films.
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Indoor Farmers Market open today; Saturday market returns Jan. 9
 The Boyne City Farmers Market indoor winter market will be open today, Wednesday, Dec. 30, but will be closed Saturday, Jan. 2. Saturday markets return on Jan. 9. The market is held in the Red Barn next to the Boyne District Library in the 200 block of South Park Street.
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New Year's resolution: obedience classes for you and your pooch
 Dogs World North in Boyne City is offering several classes to get you and your dog off to a good start in the new year. Classes meet once a week for six weeks for a fee of $150. All dogs must have current vaccinations and a negative fecal test within the last six months.
BASIC OBEDIENCE: A solid foundation of basic behavior skills. Sit, stay, down, come, walk on a leash... we work on basic house manners. This class begins January 9th at 4 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE: This class will focus on sharpening the basic behavior commands and work on problem-solving. This class begins January 5th.
SCENT WORK: Canine scent work is a fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs. We will build on each dog's natural instinct to hunt, and teach them to trust their own scenting abilities. This class begins January 9th at 3 p.m.
DOGS BEHAVING BADLY: This free clinic on January 10th is an opportunity to bring your dog in for behavioral assessment. We welcome dogs with destructive behavior, fear anxiety, and aggression toward people and other animals. Appointments are 30-45 minutes, beginning at 10 a.m., with the last appointment at 2:30 p.m. Space is limited, call 231-582-5800 for an appointment. www.dogsworldnorth.com.
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Lights of Love raises $3,300 for Hospice of Northwest Michigan
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Lights of Love committee members, from left: Barbara Miller, Pati Scott, Amy Wieland, Candy Greene, Kathy Henricks and Marion Stetson.
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It was a perfect evening to enjoy the-tree lighting ceremony of the 28
th annual Lights of Love benefit held December 2nd in Boyne City. The Boyne Eta Nu Charities raised over $3,300 for The Hospice of Northwest Michigan by people who purchased 98 lights and 41 hearts. The monies raised will be use for patient care in the surrounding communities. The event started out at the Boyne River Inn where Pati Scott welcomed the attendees. The gathering moved outside for the tree-lighting ceremony and a prayer delivered by Marilyn Rhadigan. Amy Wieland, Executive Director of The Hospice of Northwest Michigan, thanked the crowd for their support for the past 28 years of donations totaling over $110,000. Vi Riley led the group in song during the ceremony, while Bob Greene played Amazing Grace on his trumpet. Eta Nu Charities and Hospice of Northwest Michigan would like to thank all the people and families who purchased lights and hearts plus the local merchants who made donations to make this a very special event. Thank you to Karen & Ray Guzniczak of County Now & Then who hosted our tree, Dirk Lillie of the Boyne River Inn who hosted a buffet dinner, Andre Poineau who made the hearts and Boyne Mountain Resorts who donated the printing. We are grateful to Café Santé and Red Mesa who promoted the event and offered a special "Lights of Love" cocktail with proceeds going to Hospice. The "Hearts" may be picked up by family members after the holidays at Country Now & Then.
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New Year's resolution: Get fit at Pointe Health Club  Purchase an Annual Single or Family Membership at Pointe Health in December or January and get 15% off. Your membership gives you 24-hour access to our state-of-the-art facility including strength equipment and free weights, cardio equipment with personal televisions and earbud jacks and Men's and Women's locker rooms with steam shower. Varied classes, massage and personal training are also available. Point Health is located at 4670 Lake Shore Drive; just 5 minutes from Downtown Boyne City and 10 minutes from Downtown East Jordan. Giving yourself or a loved one the gift of good health is a gift that keeps on giving. Call for a personal tour and to purchase your membership at 231-459-4442. Website. |
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Healthy eating tips to get you through the holidays
As you give thanks, give holiday gifts and ring in the new year, all that celebrating seems to catch up with your waistline. Typically, the average adult who is at a healthy weight gains one pound due to the holidays. For those that are already overweight, their weight gain is normally at least five pounds around the holidays. Here are some healthy eating tips provided by KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services. (Click the graphic at right for a larger PDF.)
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Put your promotional message right up front in our newsletter
Would you like to get your business message read by 900 people for $50? If so, you should consider running a display ad at the very top of the Chamber/Main Street newsletter that you are now reading. We send the newsletter to more than 2,000 people, and it is opened by an average of 900 each week. The ad for Pointe Health Club in today's newsletter is a sample of the size of your ad, and if you click on the ad, it takes you to their website. We will also promote you to our 4,000 Facebook followers. Reserve your space now for our newsletters in 2016 - call 231-582-6622 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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 All ages alcohol-free NY Eve celebration at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey New Year's Eve at Crooked Tree Arts Center will be held from 5-9 p.m. This event is an all ages, alcohol-free, celebration featuring performances and workshops by Crooked Tree Arts Center instructors, area artists and organizations, including Blissfest Music Organization and Petoskey District Library, among others. Admission buttons are $7 for adults and $3 for students. The night concludes with a "Midnight at 9," Times-Square style ball drop on Division Street, sponsored in part by Moran Iron Works of Onaway. The outdoor festivities begin at 8:30 and are free and open to the public. For more information, call 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.
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Modern Day Masquerade for New Year's Eve at the Castle
 Join us at the Castle on New Year's Eve as we usher out the Old Year and ring in the New at a Modern Day Masquerade Ball. The merriment begins at 9 pm and runs through 1 am with an open bar (beer and wine selections), heavy hors d'oeuvres, DJ entertainment, Motion Booth photo booth, and fire performances by Magik Mike. We'll celebrate the unmasking at midnight as the New Year begins with a toast of champagne. $45 per person purchased in advance online. Masks available for purchase at the event (limited quantities). Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 Hwy., Charlevoix. (231) 237-0884. www.castlefarms.com
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> NEW YEAR'S EVE - Join Northern Table December 31st to welcome 2016. We will be offering a Five Course dinner for $50 with the option to add on Wine Pairings for $25. Chris Koury will be in the Northern Table Lounge from 9 pm to 12 am. Reserve your table today by stopping in or by calling 231.439.4487.
> HOLIDAY HOURS - Northern Table will be open now through Jan. 3.
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 RING IN THE NEW YEAR at Porter Creek Fish House. Dinner-only seating from 5-9 pm; choose from three special 3-Course Dinner options or order off the menu. From 9 pm-12:30 am kick up your heels to a dance band, then toast the New Year with champagne; $10 Cover. Be Happy. Make Merry! Reservations 231-582-7080. Website.
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CAFE SANTE PRIX FIXE for New Year's Eve features Lobster Thermidor or Filet Mignon with grilled asparagus, whipped potato, poached lobster & sauce béarnaise. First Course: Oysters on the Half Shell. Dessert Course: Chocolate Mousse with raspberry coulis. 3 courses for $44 or entrée à la carte $38. The Shifties will entertain from 8 p.m. to midnight. |
OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS - Bella Vita restaurant will be closed for most of the winter, but is open for the holidays from now through Jan. 3. They are also quickly filling their off-season calendar with bookings for catering events. Email BellaVitaBoyne@gmail.com for details. Website bellavitaboyne.com.
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 RED MESA GRILL Holiday Features continue through January 1st - Corn Roasted Walleye, Seafood Burrito, Chicken Cranberry Fajitas and a Christmas Cranberry Margarita. |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY will be held at the Boyne City Eagles Hall with entertainment by Ken Thompson from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. This party is open to the public. The club will provide ham sliders, party hats and champagne at midnight. Please bring a snack to share.
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 NEW YEAR'S BEACH BASH - Celebrate with family and friends at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool on Wednesday, December 30th from 6-8 p.m. for our annual New Year's kick-off party. It's cold outside, but not on the Pool deck. Grab your swimsuits, lounge at the pool, toss around some beach balls, and soak in the hot tub. Pizza, refreshments and goody bags provided. Children 5 and under are free. All other guests (swimmers and non-swimmers), $5 advance purchase or $6 at the door. Reservations are recommended as we are limited to a maximum occupancy. Call or email the Pool today to ensure your spot at the Beach Bash: 231.547.0982 or info@charlevoixpool.org.
MORE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTIES are detailed below in our Live Music and Entertainment section for Boyne Mountain, BC Lanes and Pied Piper Skatery. |
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
January 5 - Awesome Distraction
January 12 - Charles Madison
January 19 - Keith Scott
January 26 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays, 6-9 p.m. $5 pizza night. Nathan Bates.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m.: All-you-can-eat mussels special. Dec. 31st - The Shifties New Year's Eve Party from 8-12. Jan. 7th - Kellerville, 14th - Adam Hoppe, 21st - Michelle Chenard, 28th - Sean Bielby .
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 8th - Ben Overbeek, 15th - Under the Moon, 22nd - Randy Reska, 29th - Jeremy Reisig.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 2nd - Chris Calleja, 9th - Owen James, 16th - Ben Swan, 23rd - Younce Guitar Duo, 30th - The Whiskey Charmers.
> Carla Cooke (Daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke) on Feb. 14
Dec. 30-Jan. 2 - live entertainment at 40 Acres Tavern and Stein Eriksen's. Also DJ Bill da Cat at the Snowflake Lounge and live street performers on property.
NEW YEAR'S EVE - fireworks, Torchlight Parades, and parties for all ages.
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sunday, Jan. 17. This session is the group's anniversary party. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library. Celtic Sessions continue on the first and third Sundays of the month in February and beyond.
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 Saturdays, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.:
Dec. 31st - NEW YEAR'S EVE with The Jelly Rolls, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Jan. 2 - Yankee Station
Jan. 9 - Raging Moon
Jan. 16 - Northern Nites
Jan. 23 - Whiskey Creek
Jan. 30 - The Lopers
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake. NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY - 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Family friendly with a balloon drop and prizes at midnight. $6 entry plus $2 skate rental.
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 WINTER SALE at Mary's of Boyne. Winter has finally hit and so have the savings. Going somewhere warm? Summer sale racks now 50% off. Winter tops, vests, jackets, sweaters and cords 30% off. All basic pants and jeans 20% off. Sale excludes jewelry, accessories and clearance items. Now through the New Year holiday. Thank you for a great 2015 - here's to a wonderful 2016. Mary's of Boyne, 108 S. Lake St., Boyne City, Mi PH 231-582-3820. Store Hours M-F 10-5:30, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4, closed New Year's Day. Facebook and www.marysofboyne.com.
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KINDER CLOSET at Christ Lutheran Church is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on January 9th and the second Saturday of every month . Free baby items are provided, including diapers; wipes; clothes and more, for any Charlevoix County parent with a newborn to 24 month-old-child. Christ Lutheran Church is located at 1250 Boyne Avenue in Boyne City. For more information, call 231-582-9301.
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 FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS - A determination to pursue dreams even in the midst of difficult circumstances will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Sunday, January 3 at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "Follow Your Dreams: Even When You Think You Can't," features a filmed interview with Mandy Harvey, a jazz vocalist whose sudden hearing loss nearly derailed her dream of becoming a professional singer. During the interview, Harvey explains how losing her hearing caused a downward spiral that almost kept her from pursuing any interest in music altogether. "I started not being able to understand my teachers talking anymore, so I started moving closer and closer to the front of the room," she says. "It didn't help. I got hearing aids, but they stopped being useful probably after a month. I figured that I would never do music again." 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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 THANK YOU, VETERANS! The community of Boyne City will be hosting a free social gathering for all veterans from 9 to 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning Jan. 26th at the Boyne Area Senior Center. Coffee and doughnuts will be donated by supportive area businesses. The senior center will also offer free lunches to all veterans on the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting in January.
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A MATTER OF BALANCE - "Managing Concerns About Falls" will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays, beginning Jan. 4 at Litzenburger Place apartments, 829 S. Park St. in Boyne City. This is a free program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. A Matter of Balance includes eight two-hour sessions for a small group led by two trained coaches. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University. Details.
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 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT of Northern Michigan is looking for an area resident who would like to teach a program called "Economics For Success" at Boyne City Middle School. Junior Achievement provides all the materials and course guidelines. Teachers are needed for two classes, and they will work with a BCMS teacher to implement the program, which is composed of six 45-minute sessions. Materials are packaged in a self-contained kit that includes detailed plans for the volunteer and materials for 32 students. Anyone interested in teaching this class is invited to contact Matt Berger, District Director of Junior Achievement of Northern Michigan at 231-582-4660 or email janso@ja.org. He will meet with anyone interested to go over the materials.
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BOYNE AREA FREE CLINIC will be closed Friday, January 1, due to the holidays. The clinic will reopen January 8. They are urging their clients to plan ahead if they will run out of blood pressure or other medications during the holidays.
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS - One of the most valuable tools the Chamber utilizes to promote local businesses is our Visitors Guide & Business Directory. This quality annual magazine is a benefit of Chamber membership and is used to expose your business to thousands of potential customers. Our Guide has a full year of circulation, with 20,000 copies distributed from the Chamber office, at numerous regional businesses and at MDOT Welcome Centers state-wide. Our publication includes a buyer's guide that lists all Chamber members organized by business category. Char Shaltz, account manager for Harbor House, will contact you within the next few weeks to discuss options for promoting your business in the 2016/17 Visitors Guide & Business Directory. Char can be reached at (231) 582-2814 or visit harborhouse.com/boyne.htm.
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"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at 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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