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Crowdfunding campaign launched for public art in the Boyne River
 The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority and Boyne City Main Street have announced a new crowdfunding campaign through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. The campaign will support the project to create a life-size bronze sculpture of a logger near the mouth of the Boyne River drawing in logs, depicting the early lumbering era. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $25,000 by April 7, the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by MSHDA and MEDC's Public Spaces Community Places program. For project details and to donate, please visit: www.Patronicity.com/LastRiverDraw.
"The installment of this public art sculpture works not only enhances Boyne City, but also utilizes local talent," said MEDC Community Development Director Katharine Czarnecki. "We are excited to partner in this project and help build pride and educate locals and tourists on Boyne City's rich lumbering heritage."
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Record number of participating businesses;
Stores and restaurants offer sales and chocolate treats
Boyne City will be sweeter than ever for the 9th annual Winterfest/Chocolate-Covered Boyne this weekend Feb. 12-14. Sponsored by the Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, this year's event includes a record 53 participating businesses offering chocolate treats and sales. Chocolate-Covered Boyne has a combined chocolate/Valentine theme and there are tastings (food and drink) of chocolate treats and goodies, and special chocolate desserts. At 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, Freshwater Art Gallery (231-582-2588) will be hosting its annual Valentine's Day show featuring Carla Cooke singing the songs of her father, the legendary Sam Cooke. Here is the list of participating businesses and their special offers.
> A complete list of additional Winterfest activities is in the article below.
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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 and skating at Avalanche Preserve.
FRIDAY - The festival kicks off with chocolate specials and sales offered by 53 local businesses. Boyne Country Provisions and the Wine Emporium will host an in-store beer tasting from 4-7 p.m., featuring Perrin Brewing Company. Café Sante holds their 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 Hazelnut French Toast: Brioche bread, tart cherries, warm chocolate syrup and whipped cream. The Saturday line-up includes:
- 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Farmers Market at the Library Red Barn.
- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Children's activities at the Boyne District 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 Northwest Michigan 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.
- 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 Country Provisions/Wine Emporium, 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.
- 9:15 p.m. - Boyne Mountain Resort celebrates Presidents' Weekend with a fireworks display and torchlight parade on Hemlock, best viewed from the base area in front of Clock Tower Lodge.
- 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.
- All Day - Businesses offer many great sales and chocolate treats. List of 53 participating businesses.
SUNDAY, February 14
- Café Sante will again offer their ultimate chocolate breakfast from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast.
- The Festival wraps up with a concert at Freshwater Gallery at 7 p.m. starring Carla Cooke.
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 Take a survey to help shape Boyne City's future
The City of Boyne City is conducting an online survey to identify issues that city and area residents are concerned about. The survey is a follow-up to a community input session attended by about 40 people on Jan. 14. Suggestions received from the survey and the meeting will assist the City Commission and other city boards and commissions in determining short-term and long-term goals for the community. At the January meeting, a full list of ideas were gathered starting out with over 40 suggestions, it was then narrowed down to the top 18. The 18 issues were then ranked to come up with a top 7. The survey will remain open through Thursday, Feb. 18. Take the survey.
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Fund-raisers continue for "Last River Draw" sculpture
 Local businesses are pitching in to help fund the Boyne City Main Street Program "Last River Draw" project. Here is the schedule of fundraisers:
- 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 - 11 p.m., a Best Mask and Best Bead contest, with winners announced at 10 p.m.
- February 13, 11 a.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.
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 Post-Labor Day school start may be in jeopardyLegislation being considered in the House would require Michigan State Superintendent to issue waivers to schools wishing to implement a year-round school. Current law requires Michigan schools to start after Labor Day. House Bill 5193 will give schools flexibility on that decision - without interference from the state - and could mean school days are more evenly spread throughout the year, including the high-peak travel months of June, July and August.
The Michigan chamber has long supported the post-Labor Day school start law as a way to boost Michigan's travel and tourism industry. We are concerned about the impact HB 5193 could have on summer travel and tourism, the ability for Michigan businesses to hire student workers for their peak seasons and, ultimately, Michigan's economy. The conversation about year-round schools continues in Lansing, and the state chamber want to hear your thoughts and opinion. Proposal worries tourism officials (MLive)
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3 Boyne residents included in PNR's "Top 10 Under 40"
Congratulations to all of the "Top 10 Under 40," as featured in the Petoskey News-Review - but especially Boyne City area residents Monica Kroondyk, Ben Van Dam and Courtney Angell Sumpter. Our future is in good hands with these bright up-and-comers.
In December, the News-Review asked its readers to submit nominees for our first-ever Top Ten Under 40 contest. The contest was aimed at acknowledging people in our area who are under the age of 40, all submitted by our readers. In total, there were 31 submissions and 26 nominees; some were nominated more than once. Out of the 26 nominees, a small committee at the News-Review picked the Top Ten finalists. They are listed alphabetically, as there is no ranking. Full story.
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This image created by a trail construction firm, using a satellite image from Google Earth, shows the paths of the new trails that will be built at Boyne City's Avalanche Preserve. The green lines show the beginner level trails, the blue lines are the intermediate level trails and the black line show the advanced level trails.
New mountain bike trails coming to Avalanche Preserve
From the Petoskey News-Review: If fundraising goes well, by late this year, cyclists and hikers could be enjoying the first phase of a new trail system at Boyne City's Avalanche Preserve. And it's not expected to cost the city anything to construct. At Tuesday's regular semi-monthly meeting, the Boyne City City Commission gave its unanimous approval to a proposal by the Top of Michigan Mountain Biking Association to proceed with a plan to install the new, professional designed trail system and the city's much loved and much used Avalanche Preserve park. Full story.
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Community awareness: A lecture on active shooter events
North Central Michigan College will present a lecture on community awareness in the face of active shooter events. Dr. Mike Clumpner, a 25-year veteran of public safety and president and CEO of Threat Suppression Inc., will speak on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. in North Central's Iron Horse Café (cafeteria) in the Student and Community Resource Center gymnasium on the Petoskey campus. This lecture is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Active shooter events can happen anywhere - even here. Learn how to protect yourself, your kids and community at this program on civilian personal safety and how to prevent dangerous encounters using awareness and recognition. Dr. Clumpner's experience also includes 24 years in the fire services, 21 years as a paramedic and seven years in law enforcement special operations. Mike is the co-chair of the North Carolina Active Shooter/Active Assailant Work Group and he has his doctoral degree in homeland security leadership and policy.
Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available in Petoskey at the North Central Michigan College Welcome Desk in the main administrative building, in the College Library and in the College Store in the Student and Community Resource Center. They are also available at the College's Gaylord and Cheboygan offices. For more information, call 231-439-6225.
Clumpner will also be leading a workshop on joint public safety response to active shooter events on March 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Central. This workshop is for active public safety members, city/county officials and public/private school administrators. For information about this workshop, email Shawn at marketing@ncmich.edu.
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Vote for Leadership Charlevoix County in MacGregor Cares promotion
Leadership Charlevoix County has been selected to participate in MacGregor Plumbing & Heating's "MacGregor Cares" Monthly Community Giving Program. The organization with the most votes wins and receives a check for $500 from MacGregor. If the leadership organization wins, the funds will be used for one of its "Learning Trail" community service projects. Individuals can visit the MacGregor Website "Vote" Page and vote for Leadership Charlevoix County. Everyone can vote once per day.
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American Legion to host Business After Hours on Thursday
 American Legion Post 228 will host the Chamber's next Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Legion officials invite the community to come see their building and find out more about what the organization is, does, and what it means in the community. The event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, drink, exciting information, and business networking all at one time. There is no charge for admission or hors d'oeuvres. The Legion Hall is located at 302 S. Lake St., Boyne City.
> NEXT MONTH'S Business After Hours will be held Thursday, March 17, at Lynda's Real Estate Service, 27 S. Lake St., co-sponsored by Family Fare. Full 2016 schedule.
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BC Schools add "Talk to us" website feature to solicit superintendent input
The Boyne City Public Schools has added a new feature to its website. When you go to www.boyne.k12.mi.us and click on the new "Talk to us" button, you can tell the superintendent search firm the characteristics you'd like to see in a new superintendent of schools. "We are interested in what people in Boyne City are thinking about the person who will become the next Superintendent of Schools," said Mark Eckhardt, Vice-President of the Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI). MLI is conducting the search for a new superintendent of schools for Boyne City.
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Chamber starts search for exec director
Chamber Executive Director Jim Baumann has been working with the Chamber board for the last several months on a succession plan for his retirement, which will take effect in November. The Chamber Board hopes to start interviewing for the new director in March. Hiring someone this spring would allow the new person to work with Baumann during a transition period. The new director would then be involved in hiring a new Associate Director. Click here for a job description and further details.
> For further information, contact Baumann at 231-675-8793.
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SEEKING BIDS:
City for new City Hall; Evangeline Township for new website
> Evangeline Township has released an RFP for a new website, with responses due February 29. The website will need to be started from scratch, because the current site for the township is only a web page located within Charlevoix County's site. Here is a link to the RFP. For questions or further information, contact Patrick Kilkenny, Planner & Zoning Administrator for Evangeline Township, 231.582.0337 or pkilkenny@boynecity.com.
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Northern Michigan Regional Home Show registration opens
 Registration for the 2016 Northern Michigan Regional Home Show is open. This annual event features more than 100 display booths, and is the official home show for the building industry in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego Counties. The event draws hundreds of attendees from across the state. Any business that is involved in the building or housing industry is encouraged to participate. This year's show will be March 11 and 12 and will again be hosted by North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Registration information can be found by visiting www.HBAnorthernmichigan.org or by calling the HBA office at 231-348-9770.
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 Put your message right at the top
Would you like to get your business message read by more than 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. The "Dodson Group Payment Solutions" ad at the top of today's newsletter is an example of the ad size. Previous advertisers have included The Spa at Boyne Mountain, Forty Acres Tavern at Boyne Mountain, Porter Creek Fish House, Pointe Health Club and Camp Quality. We will also promote you to our 4,000 Facebook followers. Reserve your space now - several dates are open in February, March and April. From May 1 through Sept. 16, only three dates are available. Email jim@boynechamber.com.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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 Carla Cooke presents "An Evening of Songs by Sam Cooke" at Freshwater Gallery
Carla Cooke, daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke, presents An Evening of Songs by Sam Cooke at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 at Freshwater Gallery in Boyne City. The Legendary Sam Cooke is about music, religion, romance, and history. Carla Cooke is his youngest daughter, and her future mirrors the image of her father. Carla crafted her sound in the church similar to her dad. With a strong vocal range and warm personality, Carla's stage presence commands the environment wherever she performs. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; call 231-582-2588. Future concerts at Freshwater.
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Valentine's Day Special Feb. 13-14 at Porter Creek Fish House
Porter Creek Fish House invites you to treat your sweetheart this Valentine's Day. On Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14, we are offering a 3-Course Dinner for 2 off our special Valentine's Day Menu. Share an appetizer, choose two entrees and two desserts for just $35 each. Top it off with a glass of champagne or one of our drink specials and you have the makings of a memorable evening. For reservations, call 231-582-7080. Porter Creek Fish House website.
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Get your heart pumping at Pointe Health's Spinning Open House
 Have you heard the buzz about Soul Cycle? Wonder what "Indoor Cycling" is all about? Heard spinning is crazy hard? It isn't! Learn all about it and give it a try this Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11:30 am to 3 pm at Pointe Health Club's Spinning Open House. The open house will allow people to try the bikes and join a mini class of about 15 minutes if they wish. Our instructors know how to make Spinning fun and ensure that everyone is well within their comfort zone while still getting an excellent workout. There will be giveaways, prizes, and all attendees receive a 10% off coupon for Porter Creek Fish House. You don't need any special equipment, just tennis shoes and a water bottle. Tight fitting pants are best. Come see how much fun spinning can be. Your heart will thank you. Pointe Health is located at 04656 Lake Shore Drive, Boyne City. 231-459-4442. Sommersetpointe.com.
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Orchestra Sunday Series presents Valentine's Day concert
 The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents its next Sunday Series concert at 4 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E Mitchell St., Petoskey.
The concert features GLCO Music Director Libor Ondras on Viola;
Michelle Mitchum Piano; Robert Pattengale, Harpsichord and Maxwell Ondras, Violoncello. The repertoire includes pieces from J.S. Bach, G.P. Telemann, Kreisler and Beethoven. A free will donation will be taken at the door. This program is made possible due to generous support provided by Carolyn Klender. For more information, contact the orchestra office at (231) 487-0010. Website: http://www.glcorchestra.org.
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Bowl, have fun and "Strike Out Hunger" on Feb. 20th
Good Neighbors Food Pantry and BC Lanes are teaming up with a fundraiser to "Strike Out Hunger" Saturday, Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the pantry, to help provide food this winter for those struggling to feed their families. "What a great way to have fun with your family, and help families in need at the same time," said Kathy Anderson, organizer for the event. "We are thankful to BC Lanes for their generosity." Good Neighbors Food Pantry is a community-based pantry located at 624 State St., in the west end of the Boyne Area Free Clinic building. It is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 231-497-8677, email goodneighborsboyne@gmail.com, or visit facebook.com/goodneighborsfoodpantry.
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The Challenge Mountain Challenge is back
Do you love winter activities like skiing and snowshoeing? Do you love being outdoors? If you love northern Michigan, then of course you do. The second annual Challenge Mountain Challenge invites you to enjoy some winter fun and take a run down or snowshoe around Challenge Mountain on Saturday, Feb. 20. Choose your challenge - backcountry ski, snowshoe, sled or hike - the event has something for everyone. On this special day, everyone is welcome to ski, hike or snowshoe. Don't have the gear but would like to try skiing or snowshoeing or just want to take an extreme sled run? Whatever Challenge you choose, you can bring your own gear OR Challenge Mountain will provide you with all you need to join in the fun, including adaptive equipment.
> Visit Challenge Mountain at 2205 Springbrook Road North, Boyne Falls, on Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 9:30. For a $10 entry fee you can choose your challenge from 10 to noon, enjoy food at 12 noon, refreshments and a raffle of great prizes at 12:30.
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Kurt Wietzke is "Guest Bartender" at Northern Table on Feb. 17
Join guest bartender Kurt Wietzke, serving up drinks for Crooked Tree Arts Center from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, for a night out at Northern Table to support the arts. When not volunteering for the arts, you can find Kurt enjoying the ski hills or boating on one of Northern Michigan's beautiful lakes. Guest bartenders are featured on the third Thursday of every month with part of the proceeds being donated to the bartender's favorite charity. If you are interested in supporting a local organization, contact Mark Warner at mark@northerntablemi.com or 231-459-4487 for more information.
LIVE MUSIC - Havens To Betsy performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Northern Table restaurant is also hosting Open Mic Night every Wednesday in the Lounge starting at 7 p.m.
LADIES NIGHT - Wednesday, February 24, Boyne Pub, along with The Spa of Charlevoix, Northern Table will be hosting Ladies only night. Come enjoy drink and food specials while you shop from local vendors and pamper yourself with a girls night out. The event starts at 7 pm and ends at 9.
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Library film series continues
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:
- 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 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. Website: www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org.
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 GLASS ART - Grab your Valentine or make it a date night with your besties to celebrate love with a little bubbly and paint at The Spa at Boyne Mountain's first-ever Sparkling Glass Art on Saturday, February 13 from 6-8 p.m. Instructor and artist Edith Pair will guide you through glass painting while you sample L. Mawby champagnes. Cost is $40 per person and includes two champagne flutes, paint and paint supplies, guided instruction, and two champagne samples. Cocktail service and Everett's menu will be available. Reserve your seat, call 231.549.7945.
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 SENIOR SALAD BAR - The Boyne Area Senior Center now offers a full menu salad bar Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Nutritious meals are served at noon Monday through Friday at 411 East Division St., 231-582 6682. The Senior Center is closed on days when schools are closed due to inclement weather.
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RIDGE RUN DOG PARK is is holding a dog treat fundraiser for their fitness trail project today and Saturday. Northern Pet Salon will be selling on Friday from 9-5. Boyne Country Provisions will sell on Friday 5-8 and Saturday 11-3. |
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
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. Feb. 18th - Younce Guitar Duo, 25th - Adam Hoppe.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Feb. 12th - Kellerville (Fat Friday Party), 19th - Pistil Whips, 26th - Brett Mitchell.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Feb. 13th - E Minor, 20th - Ben Overbeek, 27th - Katie Lewis
> Valentine's Sunday, 6-9 p.m.: Feb. 14th - Under the Moon
Wednesdays - Open Mic Night, 7 p.m. in Boyne Pub
Thursday, Feb. 18 - Havens Ta Betsy, 8:30 p.m. in Boyne Pub
Snowflake
Friday, February 12 - DJ Bill da Cat, 9pm- 2am
Saturday, February 13 - David Cisco, 4-7pm
Saturday, February 13 - DJ Bill da Cat, 9pm-2am
Sunday, February 14 - The Shifties, 4-7pm
Sunday, February 14 - DJ Bill da Cat, 9pm - 2am
Wednesday, February 17 - Sean Bielby, 8-11pm
Thursday, February 18 - DJ Bill da Cat, 8pm-12m
Stein Eriksen's
Friday, February 12 - Nelson Olstrom, 6-9pm
Saturday, February 13 - Kids Après Party with eXperience DJ, 4-6pm
Saturday, February 13 - Michelle Chenard, 6-9pm
Sunday, February 14 - Jeff Bihlman, 6-9pm
Forty Acres Tavern
Friday, February 12 - Sean Bielby, 9pm-12am
Saturday, February 13 - Chris Calleja, 9pm-12am
Sunday, February 14 - Ben Overbeek, 9pm-12am
> Carla Cooke, daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke, presents An Evening of Songs by Sam Cooke at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.
> Performer tba for April 16
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sunday, Feb. 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.
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake. Special events:
> All-Nite Skate - Friday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Come for the 7 to 10 p.m. session and skate all night for only $5 more.
> Valentine's Skate - Saturday, Feb. 13 from 7-10 p.m. Bring a paper heart and get $2 off your entry.
> 80's Night - Saturday, Feb. 27 from 7-10 p.m. Dress like the 80's and get $2 off your entry.
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Communications & Marketing Coordinator in Boyne City, MI. Picture yourself in an environment where your proven track record for being a solution provider, a multi-tasker, a Microsoft Office guru, and an exceptional communicator are not only welcomed, but are rewarded!
KorthaseFlinn is one of Northern Michigan's largest independent insurance and financial services firms. We began as a family-owned business in the 1930's and while we have grown substantially, we continue to carry on the legacy of client trust and superior personal service that our company was founded on. Today we operate three offices in Boyne City, Petoskey and East Jordan, and service over ten thousand clients throughout the Midwest. This job has advancement potential into other great roles within the organization. Our great benefits package includes medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, short and long term disability, Simple IRA, HSA and FSA accounts, PTO, charitable time off, paid holidays and gym membership reimbursement. Full job description.
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Pointe Health Club at Sommerset Pointe in Boyne City is looking for a part-time attendant; 30-35 hours per week. Requires solid Microsoft Office skills and some Social Media experience. A customer service focus is essential. Interest in good health and fitness a plus. Contact Matt Ide at 231-373-6551 or matt.ide@sommersetpointe.com.
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CASTLE FARMS' employment page includes job openings for an Administrative Assistant, Venue Coordinator, Bookkeeper and Housekeeper.
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USED BOOK SALE - Looking for some great reading this winter? Check out the North Central Michigan College Used Book Sale, Tuesday through Thursday, February 16-18, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The book sale will be in the lobby of the main administration building on the Petoskey campus. Proceeds go to the Student Emergency Fund, established to help students deal with financial challenges that impede their ability to complete their coursework. Info: 231-439-6218.
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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. Ballots will be accepted on Election Day until 8 p.m.
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BLOOD DRIVE - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1250 Boyne Ave., on Monday, Feb. 22 ,from 12 - 5:45 p.m. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767).
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 BENEFITS OF FIGHTING FAIR - How fighting fair can make marriages and other relationships better will be explored at Lifetree Café on Sun
day, February 14, at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "Conquering Conflict: Healthy Ways to Tackle Disagreements," features a filmed interview with Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, whose relationship-building work has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Oprah, and the New York Times bestseller list. "The average married couple argues about small, nagging things as much as 312 times per year," said Les Parrott. "What matters is how we fight, not whether we fight." He also said fighting fair helps all relationships, but marriages suffer most when couples employ dirty tactics. "Ninety-three percent of couples who fight dirty will be divorced within 10 years." Participants in the Lifetree program will gain practical insights and skills for fighting fair.
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VETERANS GET-TOGETHER - The community of Boyne City is hosting a free lunch and social gathering for all veterans on the fourth Tuesday of the month (Feb. 23) at the Boyne Area Senior Center. Coffee and doughnuts donated by supportive area businesses will be provided from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by free lunch at noon. The senior center is located at 411 E. Division St.
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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, can help you place your ad; call (231) 582-2814 or visit harborhouse.com/boyne.htm.
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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.
"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at the Chamber office with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
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