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Award winners, from left: Courtney Angell Sumpter, Young Entrepreneur Award; Chuck Vondra, accepting Volunteer of the Year Award on behalf of his late father Ed Vondra; Jill and Jim Habasco, Entrepreneur of the Year (tie), Bob Grove, Sally Roselli Leadership Award; Mark Warner, Entrepreneur of the Year (tie); Asuka Barden, accepting Heritage Award for her grandfather Ed Barden; Kyle Marshall, accepting Heritage Award on behalf of Mary Palmer; Susan Conklin, Community Pride Award for Good Neighbors Food Pantry.
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Chamber honors community leaders, installs board at Annual Meeting
A crowd of 335 people attended the Boyne Area Chamber Annual Meeting at Boyne Mountain, enjoying great food and drink, entertainment and the presentation of awards to community leaders and organizations. The Chamber Board of Directors was installed with Karen Guzniczak honored for completing her year as president and Emily Wilmot starting her year as the incoming president. Full board.
The award winners are:
> Volunteer of the Year - Ed Vondra, long-time member of the Boyne City School Board, who died unexpectedly in September at the age of 66.
> Community Pride Award - The Good Neighbors Food Pantry.
> Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Courtney Angell Sumpter of Northern Michigan Equine Therapy.
> Entrepreneurs of the Year - A tie vote. The winners are Jim and Jill Habasco of Big E's Smoke Shack in Boyne Falls and Mark Warner of Northern Table/Boyne Pub restaurants in Boyne City
> Heritage Award - A tie vote between Ed Barden of F.O. Barden & Sons Lumber and Mary Palmer, recently retired from Magnum Hospitality
> The Sally Roselli Business Leadership Award - presented by Sally's sister, Julie Wellman, to Mike Dow and Bob Grove, who saved the Boyne City Open Space across the street from Family Fare.
> Details on the award winners.
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Vote online for your favorite local businesses
Be sure to vote for your favorite local businesses in the "Best of the Northwest" poll by the Petoskey News-Review. Voting just began Wednesday and continues until Feb. 20. Click here to vote. |
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Chocolate Covered Boyne and Winter Fest combine for twice the fun
From February 12 - 14, Boyne City will celebrate everything chocolate and everything winter with events taking place downtown and in Old City Park. The combined event will have something for everyone with kids' games in the park, kids' activities at the library, horse-drawn wagon rides, bonfires with marshmallow roasting and s'mores, hot chocolate, a chili cook off sponsored by Coldwell Banker, a Chocolate Dessert Contest featuring ultimate chocolate creations from 10 of our local restaurants, snowshoeing, sledding, skating and cross-country skiing in Avalanche Park, and chocolate specials and sales offered by many downtown businesses.
FRIDAY - The event will kick off Friday evening, February 12, at Café Sante with a Fat Friday Party Gras Celebration from 3 - 10 p.m. In case you missed Fat Tuesday, they will have Happy Hour Drink specials, entertainment, mask and bead contests and more, with 10% of food sales benefiting the Last River Draw Logger Sculpture project.
SATURDAY kicks off with the ultimate chocolate breakfast at Café Sante from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Chocolate Cherry French Toast: Brioche bread, tart cherries, warm chocolate syrup and whipped cream. The Saturday line-up includes:
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Children's activities at the Library
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Children's games in Old City Park
- 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Bonfire and marshmallows/ s'mores in Old city Park sponsored by Habitat For Humanity
- 11a.m. - 2 p.m. - Horse-drawn wagon rides from Old City Park
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm - Hot chocolate in Old City Park hosted Family Fare.
- 1 - 2 pm - Chocolate Dessert Contest held at Fustini's Oils and Vinegars, featuring chocolate creations from 10 local chefs, including the Boyne City High School Culinary Arts Program. Stop in and try them all.
- 2 p.m. Guided cross-country skiing excursion at Young State Park with Jack Laurent.
- 3 - 4 p.m. - Chili Cook Off sponsored by Coldwell Banker Real Estate, featuring delectable entries that you won't want to miss. The public is invited to vote for the People's Choice' award and judges will vote on Best of Event. Entries so far are from the BCHS Hospitality Program, Boyne USA, Café Sante, Friggy's SoBo Pub, Frog Hollow, Red Mesa Grill, and Sommerset/'Porter Creek Fish House.
- 4-7 p.m. - Complimentary wine tasting at The Wine Emporium.
- All Day. Avalanche Park offers ice skating, sledding, horseshoeing, fat tire biking and cross country skiing. The warming house is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with skates and sleds available for use.
"Throughout the day on Saturday, our businesses will offer many great sales and chocolate treats. We are hoping to include a scavenger hunt on Saturday that will keep people guessing on where to go to find the next clue," said Karen Guzniczak, co-chair of the event.
SUNDAY, February 14, Café Sante will again offer the ultimate chocolate breakfast from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Chocolate Cherry French Toast.
The Festival will wrap up with a concert at Freshwater Gallery at 8 p.m. starring Carla Cooke on Sunday.
"We are adding events and will have a full line-up of all of the business specials and discounts, updated events and activities," said Linn Williams, founder of Chocolate Covered Boyne.
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5 fund-raisers planned starting Wednesday for river sculpture
Local businesses are pitching in to help fund the Boyne City Main Street Program "Last River Draw" project. A life-size bronze sculpture of a logger will be placed on a log floating in the Boyne River pulling a log with a pike pole used in the early lumbering era. "The online fundraising site known as Patronicity (www.patronicity.com) will go live the week of February 8 and we have 60 days to get the local match of $25,000," explained Lindsay Regan, fundraising coordinator for the project. "Prior to going live, we are talking with community groups to build support and awareness and we have several fundraising activities scheduled." Here is the schedule of fundraisers planned so far:
- January 27, 5 p.m. to close. Northern Table will donate 10% of all food sales in the main dining room.
- February 11, 3 p.m. to close. Boyne River Inn will donate a portion of their revenues.
- February 12, 3 p.m. to close. Café Sante will host its "Party Gras Fat Friday" with 10% of their food sales donated to the project. Entertainment provided by Kellerville from 8 - 11pm, a Best Mask and Best Bead contest, with winners announced at 10 p.m.
- February 13, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Fare will host a bottle drive where all proceeds from the returns will be donated to the project.
- February 27, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. BC Lanes and Venue Sports Bar will donate a portion of their food and bowling revenue. This will be a great event for the family to have some fun and support the project. Sponsored by BC Pizza.
Oother support has come from The Charlevoix County Community Foundation which provided a grant of $1,500, the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce has committed $1,000, Boyne Valley Lions Club pledged $500, Pat O'Brien $1,500 as well as many other individual donors. And at Thursday's Chamber Annual Meeting, many attendees signed a pledge sheet for a combined $1,700.
> Anyone wishing to donate or learn more can email Lori Meeder at mainstreet@boynecity.com or call 231.582.9009.
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Here's our Business After Hours schedule for 2016
 Feb. 18 - American Legion, 302 S. Lake St., 5:30 p.m.
March 17 - Lynda's Real Estate Service, 27 S. Lake St. Cosponsored by Family Fare, 5:30 p.m.
April 28 - Boyne City Municipal Airport, 1040 E. Main St., 5:30 p.m.
May 19 - 7 Monks Tap Room - 202 S. Lake St. Countywide Business After Hours, 5 p.m.
June 16 - Boyne Area Medical Center, 223 N Park St., 5:30 p.m.
July and August - Summer Vacation.
Sept. 15 - Good Neighbors Food Pantry and Boyne Area Free Clinic, 624 State St., 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 20 - Van Dam Custom Boats, cosponsored by Boyne Boat Yard, 970 E. Division St, 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 15 - Re/Max Resort Properties, 104 S. Lake St., 5:30 p.m.
> Let us know if you would like to host in June or in 2017. C all 231-582-6622 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
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School board hires Thomas Ross as interim superintendent
From the Petoskey News-Review: The Boyne City Public Schools Board of Education has named a Northern Michigan man with extensive educational administration experience to serve as its interim superintendent. In a 6-0 vote at a special meeting on Thursday, the school board approved hiring Thomas Ross of Alden to serve as its interim superintendent while the board conducts a search for a long-term replacement for soon-to-retire superintendent Peter Moss. Moss' retirement is effective at the end of January and Ross will take over on Feb. 2. The district has hopes to be considering a candidate in May and bringing the new person on in July. Full story.
> The Boyne City Public Schools invite the community to give input on the hiring of a new school superintendent. Everyone is invited to a meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 27th in the High School Media Center.
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 Free coffee, doughnuts and lunch for veterans Tuesday at Senior Center
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. The senior center is located at 411 E. Division St.
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Screenshot of the new app
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History Walking Tour is on the M'APP'
Kicked off last June, the Boyne City self-guided history walking tour now has a free app available for download in the iTunes store. Search Boyne City in the iTunes store or download from this link. The self-guided walking tour includes over 50 stops featuring the rich history of Boyne City's downtown. In addition to the app for smart phones and tablets, a printed brochure is available as well as online content with additional photos, narrative and audio options. City Manager Michael Cain said, "We are pleased that the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Michigan Historic Preservation Network chose to partner with us on this worthwhile project, and we are excited to showcase our historic past with others. Special thanks to Michelle Cortright and Harbor House Publishers for their help and expertise in creating the app." For more information on the self-guided Historical Walking Tour, contact the Main Street office at (231) 582-9009 or visit www.boynecitymainstreet.com.
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Absentee ballots available for March 8 Presidential Primary Election
Absentee Ballots are now available for the March 8 Presidential Primary Election. If you are a city resident and wish to receive one, click here or stop by City Hall to fill out an application, or call 231-582-6597 and the city can mail or email the application to you. Ballots can be picked up in person anytime up to 4 p.m. on the day prior (3/7/16) to the election. A voter who visits the Clerk's office on the day prior to the election must vote the ballot in the office; the voter is not permitted to leave the office with the ballot. Ballots will be accepted on Election Day until 8 p.m. The last day to register to vote is February 8, 2016, at City Hall, 319 N Lake St.
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Briscoe joins Health Department as CFO
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan welcomes Mary R. Briscoe, CPA, as its new CFO and Director of Administrative Services. Mary comes to the Health Department from her previous career positions with the Valley Area Agency on Aging in Flint, where she has served for the past 9 years, and prior to that as the CFO of the Michigan Municipal League. She possesses a strong background in accounting, operations, and leadership. The Health Department is proud to have her on its team. Mary takes over the role from Bradley S. Rider, who will now serve as the Health Department's Deputy Health Officer, and who is also serving as Health Officer for District Health Department #4.
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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. 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 until February 10 with the winner announced at the Chocolate-Covered Winterfest in February. The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers. 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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 Thanks to our Annual Meeting sponsors
> Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:
> And our Table Sponsors: 4Front Credit Union, Big E's Smoke Shack, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Boyne Boat Yard/A Van Dam Company, Boyne City Main Street, Challenge Mountain, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, Charlevoix State Bank, Chemical Bank, Kiwanis Club of Boyne City, Lynda's Real Estate Service, Magnum Hospitality, Mason Kammerman & Rohrback, Pat O'Brien & Associates, Petoskey News-Review/Phone Guide, Sommerset Pointe/Porter Creek Fish House., Re/Max Resort Properties, Resort Rentals North, Wright Builders/Wildwood Rush.
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Chamber board members take the oath of office at Annual Meeting.
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Thank you to our Annual Meeting live and silent auction donors!
The Boyne Area Chamber expresses its grateful appreciation to the 38 businesses that donated items or services for our Annual Meeting live and silent auctions this week.
The donors include: 1Senior Home Care / Susan Cook, 4Front Credit Union, 52 Weekends, Air Cortright, American Waste, Bella Vita, Big E's Smoke Shack, Bob Mathers Ford, Boyne City Gazette, Boyne Country Provisions / Wine Emporium.
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne River Adventures, Boyne Valley Equine Tours & Services, Café Sante, Charlevoix Country Club, Country Now & Then, Edward Jones / Mitchell Street Frameworks Gallery, Family Fare Supermarket.
Freshwater Concerts, Friar Tuck's Gallery & Frame Shop, Fustini's, Great Hill Herbs, inspired living / balanced living, Jordan Valley Outfitters, Kilwin's of Boyne City, Lake Louise Christian Community, Lavender Hill Farm, Lindsey Adams Painting, MacNaughton Pest Control, Mark Kowalske Realtor.
Northern Michigan Antique Flywheelers, Northern Pet Salon, Pointe Health Club, Porter Creek Fish House, Progressive Dental Care - Dr. Danielle Swartz, Raven Hill Discovery Center, Re/Max Resort Properties, Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club & Marina, Wildwood Rush Zipline Canopy Tours.
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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 might consider running a display ad with a link to your website 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. We will also promote you to our 4,000 Facebook followers. Reserve your space now - call 231-582-6622 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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Library film series continues tonight
The Friends of the Boyne District Library are presenting a free movie series on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Admission is free, and snacks will be available for a donation. Here is the schedule:
- 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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Avalanche ice skating rink set to open tonight
The ice skating rink at Avalanche Preserve will open for the first time tonight. The warming house is open from 4-9 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Come up and join the fun - there are free loaned skates and sleds (limited quantity). Call the warming house 231-373-3342 for condition updates. The city continues to accept donated sleds and skates for public use at Avalanche. They can be dropped off at City Hall or the warming house.
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United Way invites you to "Toast to Literacy" event Feb. 6 at Castle Farms
Toast to Literacy consists of delightful libations from local breweries and vineyards as well as a delicious food competition by select caterers. Toast to Literacy will take place in the lower level of Castle Farms from 7 to 10 pm on Feb. 6 and will feature wine/beer/mead tastings, food, a silent auction, and live music. All proceeds will benefit the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a literacy initiative sponsored by Char-Em United Way. The Imagination Library provides free books to children from birth to age 5 in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Admission is $30 in advance or $35 at the door and includes a souvenir glass and food tastings. Click here to purchase your advance ticket. Can't attend? Click the "I can't make it" link to donate directly to the Imagination Library. For more information, call 231-487-1006, or email info@charemunitedway.org.
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 Library events for teens, tweens and more
CHARACTER PARTY - The Boyne District Library will be hosting a Character Party for Tweens in grades 5-7 on Monday, Jan. 25th from 6 to 7:30 pm. Tweens are invited to come dressed as their favorite character from books, movies, or television, or they can come as they are. There will be themed foods and drinks (Polyjuice Potion) in addition to music and activities based on your favorite books, television shows, and movies. Registration is required and limited to the first 25 to sign up. You can register on the library's website (www.boynelibrary.org) or contact Nisa Kesseler at 582-7861, or email at kesselern@boynelibrary.org for more information.
JUNIOR ENGINEERS - The library is offering a STEM-inspired event called "Junior Engineers" for children in second through fourth grades on Saturday, Jan. 30th from 10:00-11:30 am in the library's Community Room. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Kids will use planning and problem-solving skills to design and build simple machines and experiment with many scientific and mathematical concepts in this hands-on workshop. Registration is required, and can be done online at www.boynedistrictlibrary.org/children/ or by calling the library at (231) 582-7861. Questions? Contact Helene Ivie, ivieh@boynelibrary.org.
VOLUNTEER TUTORS NEEDED - Would you enjoy working with children to provide fun and valuable one-on-one learning opportunities? The library's "Like to Learn" after-school tutoring program is looking for volunteer tutors. Tutors meet with students once or twice a week at Boyne City Elementary School, depending on student need and tutor availability. Contact Helene Ivie, Youth Services Director, if you would like to be a part of this rewarding and vital program - (231) 582-7861 or ivieh@boynelibrary.org.
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Ski by torchlight on January 30th
Camp Daggett offers great activities for families this winter. On Jan. 30 and Feb. 27 from 5 until 9 p.m., enjoy the ambiance of snow-covered trails illuminated by torchlight. Bearcub Outfitters of Petoskey has sponsored this family-fun event. Afterward, come inside Camp Daggett's main lodge for a cup of hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies and to warm-up by the crackling fire in camp's beautiful main lodge. Buy raffle tickets for great Bearcub products with all proceeds going to Camp Daggett. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages.
> SUMMER CAMP registration is now open. For more information, visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742.
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Castle hosts Snowman Wonderland Story Time Jan. 30
Bring the kids to Snowman Wonderland Story Time at Castle Farms on Saturday, January 30 from 10 am to 12 pm; stories read at 11 am. This family-friendly event includes a Hot Chocolate Bar, Snowman Making, Interactive Trains, Sweets and Treats, and fun Snowman Crafts. Snowman making is included, weather and snow permitting, so bring your winter gear. Admission is just $7 per person, children under 2 years old free, and includes access to the whole Castle. More information and tickets.
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Safety precautions for extreme weather
KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services is providing some safety precautions for driving in extreme weather. Driving in dicey weather conditions can be downright nerve-wracking. However, being aware of how to modify your driving during rain, tornadoes, snow and fog can help you stay calm during your commute. In snow, sleet and freezing rain: Clean ice and snow off your windows, hood and truck before departing, drive with extreme caution and at reduced speeds, do not brake quickly as you may spin out of control, and if you get stuck in the snow, straighten your wheels and accelerate at a slow pace. More tips on this info sheet.
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Men's retreat offered at Lake Louise
Lake Louise is offering a men's retreat, Arriving Home, Jan. 28-30. Based on the work of Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, this intergenerational retreat for men will create opportunities for reflection, dialogue, play, and time in nature. Using the Circle of Trust process we will explore the various stories that have shaped our faith journey. What a great time to center and ground your life for the year ahead. More information and registration.
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 Dog Gone Fun Dog Show benefits Humane Society
Join the East Jordan Lions Club for some fun with your furry friends. On Saturday, Jan. 23, the Lions Club will host the "Dog Gone Fun Dog Show" at the East Jordan Civic Center from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a $5 entry fee per dog and spectators can enter by donations. Proceeds benefit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. There will be prizes, awards and fun for all. Award categories may include: Smallest * Largest * Tallest * Shortest * Wiggliest * Scruffiest * Best Trick * Most Unusual Pair * Most Unusual Trio * Best 6 Legs * Best Golden Oldie (8+). Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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 Bunco fund-raiser set for Feb. 9th
Cheers for Charity! Support Camp Quality Michigan children and families battling cancer when you attend "Rollin' For Gold" Bunco Ladies Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Porter Creek Fish House/ Sommerset Pointe. Admission is a $20 donation and reservations are required; this event sold out quickly last month. Call 231-582-2471 for reservations or register online. These events are available thanks to our generous and caring community donations, Sommerset Pointe members, and partnership with Challenge Mountain. Only $20 for food, friendship and fun. Bunco is a social dice game involving 100% luck. No experience is necessary to enjoy this fun game of chance. Space is limited.
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Indoor Farmers Market continues on Saturdays at Library Red Barn
 The Boyne City Farmers Market indoor winter market continues its regular Saturday morning weekly schedule. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Red Barn next to the Boyne District Library in the 200 block of South Park Street.
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AVALANCHE WINTER ACTIVITIES - Now that temperatures are sustaining below freezing, crews will start the ice-making process and it should only take a few days to build up enough base. The sledding hill is snow covered. Warming house hours: 4-9 p.m. Mon. - Fri. and Sat. & Sun. from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Come up and join the fun... free loaned skates and sleds (limited quantity). Call the warming house 231.373.3342 or City Hall (231.582.6597) for condition updates. The City continues to accept donated sleds and skates for public use at Avalanche. They can be dropped off at City Hall or the warming house.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
Jan. 26 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
Feb. 2 - Nathan Bates
Feb. 9 - Fat Tuesday Party with Dave Cisco *6-10pm*
Feb. 16 - Buddha Sweet
Feb. 22 - National Margarita Day with The Pistil Whips *6-9pm*
Feb. 23 - 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. Jan. 14th - Adam Hoppe, 21st - Michelle Chenard, 28th - Sean Bielby. Feb. 4th - Chris Koury, 11th - Sean Bielby, 18th - Younce Guitar Duo, 25th - Adam Hoppe
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 15th - Under the Moon, 22nd - Randy Reska, 29th - Jeremy Reisig. Feb. 5th - Chris Calleja, 12th - Kellerville (Fat Friday Party), 19th - Pistil Whips, 26th - Brett Mitchell
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 16th - Ben Swan, 23rd - Younce Guitar Duo, 30th - The Whiskey Charmers. Feb. 6th - Under the Moon, 13th - E Minor, 20th - Ben Overbeek, 27th - Katie Lewis
> Valentine's Sunday 6-9: Feb. 14th - Under the Moon
> Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson on Jan. 23. Here's a nice story about Willy from MyNorth.com: Versatile singer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Willy Porter is coming to Freshwater Gallery at 8 p.m. Saturday. Porter will be performing in a duo with vocalist Carmen Nickerson. MyNorth entertainment writer Ross Boissoneau gives us more on the guitarist and singer before the Boyne City music event. Story.
> Carla Cooke (Daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke) on Feb. 14
Snowflake Lounge
Friday, Jan. 15 - George Brothers Band: 9pm-1am
Saturday, Jan. 16 - David Cisco: 4-7pm
Saturday, Jan. 16 - George Brothers Band: 9pm-1am
Sunday, Jan. 17 - Shifties: 4-7pm
Sunday, Jan. 17 - DJ Bill Da Cat: 9pm-2am Stein Eriksen's in Clock Tower Lodge
Friday, Jan. 15 - Ben Overbeek: 6-9pm
Saturday, Jan. 16 - Michelle Chenard: 6-9pm
Sunday, Jan. 17 - Under the Moon: 6-9pm
Forty Acres Tavern Friday, Jan. 15 - Nelson Olstrom: 9pm-12am Saturday, Jan. 16 - Charlie Reager: 9pm-12am Sunday, Jan. 17 - Jeff Bihlman: 9pm-12am
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sundays, Feb. 7 and 21. 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.
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.:
Jan. 23 - Whiskey Creek
Jan. 30 - The Lopers
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake.
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BOYNE COUNTRY PROVISIONS / The Wine Emporium has an opening for a new team member. We're looking for someone who is motivated, reliable and confident in working with the public. Must have a positive attitude, be capable of self- supervision and be at least 21 years of age. We offer a starting pay of $10 per hour plus commission/bonuses, employee discount, paid vacations, and a consistent full-time schedule (will include afternoons, evenings and some weekends). If you'd enjoy working in a customer-service focused, positive, friendly and upbeat environment, please come and apply. Cheers!
FIRST MERIT BANK has a full-time head teller position available, Monday through Friday, with benefits. Inquire at 231-582-4145.
CASTLE FARMS has added an Administrative Assistant position to our employment page. We are also looking for Venue Coordinator, Assistant Venue Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Housekeeper. Qualifications for the Administrative Assistant position are: Hands-on administrative support experience. MUST be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. Basic knowledge of operating standard office equipment. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to prioritize projects and problem solving skills. Good research skills and attention to detail.
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MacGREGOR CARES Monthly Community Giving Program - Congratulation to December's MacGregor Cares Winner, Concord Academy's Girls Book Club.
January's MacGregor Cares participants are:
- Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry
- Brother Dan's Food Pantry
- Charlevoix Community Food Pantry
One of these fine groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating. Click the link below to vote. Do you know of a group, organization or fundraiser that needs help in the community? We're here to help them reach their goals. Nominate by clicking this link.
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DIGGIN' IT AT MARY'S - Mary's of Boyne is digging out from the latest Lake Effect Snowstorm. The sidewalks outside are snow-covered....so we moved the Sidewalk Sales INSIDE. 30% off winter apparel...plus More 50% off racks of great summer and winter apparel. Clearance rack up to 70% off. Sale excludes jewelry, gloves, scarves, hats and socks. Mary's of Boyne, 108 S. Lake St., Boyne City, PH 231-582-3820. Hours M-F 10-5:30, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4. Facebook and www.marysofboyne.com.
BLOOD DRIVE - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Boyne Falls School from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767).
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 MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR PAST - A Vietnamese refugee who left Saigon hours before the capital fell will share the story of her escape and later return to Vietnam at Lifetree Café on Sunday, January 24, at 6:30 p.m. The program features a filmed interview with Binh Rybacki, the founder of Children of Peace International, a charity helping orphans in Vietnam. During the film, Rybacki says she decided to start Children of Peace International after returning to Vietnam where she witnessed the overwhelming needs of children there. 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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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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