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Construction begins on recreational trail from Boyne City to state park
It took more than a decade, but a groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the recreational trail from Boyne City to Young State Park and beyond. Officials from the county, city, DNR and others were on hand to celebrate. And in the background, construction was already underway by crews from Team Elmer's. This section of the trail is projected to be finished by the end of July. Ultimately, the trail will connect Boyne City to the Little Traverse Wheelway, which runs along U.S. Highway 31 from Charlevoix to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. News-Review story.
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Irish Heritage Week includes music, dance, food, history March 13-20
 Boyne City's 9th annual Irish Heritage Week returns March 13-20 to celebrate the community's history, which began when Irish immigrants John and Harriet Miller settled here in 1856. Complete details are www.boyneheritagefestival.com. Here is a quick overview:
> Sunday, March 13 - Irish Singalong Session, John Richey and Friends, Boyne District Library, 1 to 3 p.m.
> Monday, March 14 - Learn to Speak Irish for St. Patrick's Day, Becky Kuebler, Boyne District Library, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
> Tuesday, March 15 - Showing of the movie "Michael Collins," Boyne District Library, 6:30 p.m. Dr. George Colburn will lead a discussion - details.
> Wednesday, March 16 - Irish History Lecture/Discussion, "The Easter Rising 1916: Its Meaning Then and Now," Dr. George Colburn, City Hall auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss will open the presentation with some revolutionary songs from the Rising.
> Thursday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day - Business After Hours Chamber networking event hosted by Lynda's Real Estate Service, 27 S. Lake St. Co-sponsored by Family Fare Supermarket. Complimentary admission, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
+ Cafe Santé St. Patrick's Day Celebration features Grand Rapids Irish folk fusion band The Saltbound, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Also house-made corned beef Irish dinner, green beads, $3 Irish shots and logo glasses with Irish beer pints all day.
> Friday, March 18 - Irish Heritage Dinner featuring a traditional Irish feast and live music from The Celtic Trio (Linda Hammond, Dan House and Pam Luce) . The dinner will be held at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 101 River St. Admission is $17 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 through 12. Get your tickets online, or at the Chamber or Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River. Because the dinner is on a Friday in Lent, several meatless items will be available. Details on the menu.
> Saturday, March 19 - Irish Step Dance Workshop, Boyne City Education Center (former Middle School) Culinary Arts Classroom, entrance on Main Street. 9 to 10 a.m.
+ Irish Story Time - Fairy tales and myths, Boyne District Library, 10 to 11 a.m.
+ Irish Soda Bread Contest - deliver entries 10 to 11 a.m., judging at 11:30, Boyne City Bakery (former Johan's location). Entry form and rules.
+ Irish High Tea - Local Flavor Bookstore, 125 Water St., 2 to 4 p.m.
+ Tastes of Spring - "Think Green" with the Boyne City Farmers Market in the Red Barn next to the Boyne District Library, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
> Sunday, March 20 - Celtic Music Session. Join hostess Gaeyle Gerrie and other local musicians from 1 to 3 p.m. as they gather to play Irish music at the Boyne District Library.
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 Chuck Vondra to seek election to sheriff's post
From the Petoskey News-Review: Charlevoix County Undersheriff Chuck Vondra formally announced his candidacy for county sheriff Monday, the same day current sheriff Don Schneider said he will not seek re-election and plans to retire. Vondra has served as the undersheriff since Schneider took office about seven years ago. He is also a former Boyne City city commissioner and mayor. As of Thursday, Vondra had not yet filed his paperwork with the County Clerk's office, but said his nominating petition is complete and he expects to file the paperwork soon. No one else has filed to run for the sheriff's post, though prospective candidates have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19. Except for a few short stints, Vondra, 46, has lived in Boyne City since he was a junior in high school when his family moved to the area. Full story.
 Christensen will run for county commission again County Commissioner Chris Christensen, who represents the City of Boyne City and Evangeline Township, plans to seek reelection for his District 1 position. A Realtor with Lynda's Real Estate Service, Christensen has served as county commissioner for 10 years. His nominating petition is complete and he plans to turn it in this week. Christensen said he is proud to "have been a part of a number of roads being done ahead of schedule, two tax cuts (soon to be three), and a big part of bringing fiber-optic internet to Charlevoix County" plus the effort to build a non-motorized trail from Boyne City to U.S. 31 and to pass millages supporting parks and recreation and veterans.
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Rubber match on tap for Rambler, Red Devils, in district final
 From the Petoskey News-Review: The circumstances are a little different, but for the third straight season the East Jordan and Boyne City boys basketball teams will face off with the district title on the line on Friday at 6 p.m. at Inland Lakes High School. The rivals have split the last two district final meetings, making this third edition a potential tiebreaker, but both teams are too busy worrying about each other to get caught up in the history of the rivalry. Full story.
> The Rambler Sports Network will broadcast the game live starting at 5:30 p.m. Per MHSAA rules, RSN is allowed to send the audio live, but must the delay the full video broadcast one hour following completion of the game. There is no password for this broadcast - visit www.boyne.k12.mi.us to listen.
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Lynda's and Family Fare host Business After Hours Thursday
 You can celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Chamber's next Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17. The monthly event is hosted by Lynda's Real Estate Service at 27 S. Lake St., and will be cosponsored by Family Fare Supermarket. The event includes a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food, drink, and business networking. There is no charge for admission or hors d'oeuvres. When you deal with Lynda's Real Estate Service you are dealing with a team that has over 100 years of combined real estate expertise, and over 125 years of marketing experience. Service is so important to them, that they decided it should be included in their name. You will find Lynda's right in the heart of it all in downtown Boyne City, overlooking beautiful Lake Charlevoix, where the mighty Boyne River meets the lake. They enjoy the view so much they decided to share it with anyone else interested by installing a webcam from their office that overlooks the beautiful lake. You can view this at www.LakeCharlevoixLive.com. For more information about Lynda's, call 231-582-9555 or visit www.lyndasrealestateservice.com.
> NEXT MONTH - Business After Hours will be held Thursday, April 28, at the Boyne City Municipal Airport.
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No smart phones allowed for first Boyne Spelling Bee March 23
The First Annual Boyne Bee will be held at 7 p.m. March 23, 7 p.m. at Friggy's SOBO Pub in Boyne City. This adults-only spelling bee will involve teams of two vying for the bragging rights to be the biggest Queen (or King) BEE in Boyne City. It's all for a good cause - to raise funds for The Last River Draw, a life-sized bronze sculpture of a logger standing on a log pulling logs down the Boyne River. One of the first to register was Chamber Director Jim Baumann, who boasts that he was the spelling champion of Morton Junior High School in Illinois in 1965. He attempted to enter the "Senior Citizen/Memory Challenged Division" but was told there is no handicapping system for this contest. He is challenging other former junior high school geeks and former newspaper writers to enter the bee.
You won't want to miss this hilarious event. Grab your favorite spelling partner and enter the competition or show up to cheer (or jeer) your favorite team. Don't even think about sneaking in your smart phone to help you with spell check. We will have smart phone police watching over all spellers. If you mispell (oops! misspell) a word, you're out of the game but not out of the fun. A plaque with the winners' names will be prominently displayed downtown for a year until they are unseated by next year's winners. Signing up is as easy. Click here for an entry form or pick one up at City Hall. The library will supply our mind-boggling words and Friggy's will have logger-inspired chicken, beef or vegetable pasties for sale. A portion of the pasty sales will be donated to the sculpture project.
The community is hoping to receive a matching grant of $25,000 made possible by MSHDA and MEDC's initiative known as "Public Spaces, Community Places." The community has 60 days to raise the local match of $25,000. An online crowdfunding campaign through www.patronicity.com went live on February 8. With just under 30 days left, nearly $15,000 has been raised and another $10,000 is needed. "This is an all-or-nothing campaign so the entire $25,000 needs to be raised by April 9 to receive the grant. We are geared up to finish strong during the last half of the campaign," says fundraising chair Lindsay Regan. "The community has been amazingly supportive of the project and we are so fortunate."
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 Irish Festival dinner includes some meatless items Because the March 18th Irish Dinner is held on a Friday in Lent, several meatless items will be available:
Bread assortment: (Irish Soda, Cheddar cheese, Potato) & butter
Soup: Mrs. Miller Potato Leek Soup (no meat)
Salads: Broccoli Salad - no meat, Irish Dilly Potato Salad - no meat
Entrée Selection(s): Cod Fish Cobbler, Carved pork loin, Corned Beef.
Starch & Vegetables: Colcannon - no meat. Roasted Root Vegetables, (Potato, whole garlic, Rutabagas, turnips, Parsnips, carrots)
Desserts: Irish Whiskey cake, Pineapple Upside-down Cake, Green Velvet Cocoa Cake.
The dinner will be held at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 101 River St. Admission is $17 for adults and $7 for children ages 6 through 12. Get your tickets online, or at the Chamber or Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River.
Irish historian Colburn will discuss "Michael Collins" film Tuesday, Easter Rising Wednesday
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George Colburn
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Dr. George Colburn, a historian of Modern Anglo-Irish Politics, will introduce the movie "Michael Collins" at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 in the Boyne District Library. He will provide historical context for the events portrayed in the Ireland of 1916 - 1923. Colburn will also profile the historical character Michael Colllins, whose revolutionary life is being portrayed by Liam Neeson. There will be one intermission after about two-thirds of the movie has shown when Colburn will encourage the audience to go home "before the Hollywood producers completely distort history after the Irish and British sign a peace treaty in December of 1921." For those who stick around, he will pass out a fact sheet to counter-balance the movie's distortion of the history of Ireland's partition, civil war and the "Troubles" that followed until the Belfast Agreement was signed in 1998. The next night, Wednesday, Colburn will discuss "The Easter Rising 1916: Its Meaning Then and Now," at 6:30 p.m. in the Boyne City Hall auditorium. Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss will open this presentation with some revolutionary songs from the Rising.
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March 24th Chamber seminar: 60 ways to grow your email list
Having an interested and qualified list of contacts is vital to every business. Continuing to grow that list is just as important. In this free workshop at the Boyne District Library on March 24, we will show you 60 easy ways to immediately grow your contact list. The East Jordan Chamber is joining us as a cosponsor of this event. We will cover: * Why someone should join your contact list and what's in it for them. * How to ask people to join your list "face-to-face." * How to use social media to grow your list. * And much more. Presenter for this seminar is Kim Schott, a social media expert who has been featured at several popular Boyne Chamber seminars in the past. Check-in and networking begins at 8 a.m. at the Boyne District Library Community Room, and the seminar will run from 8:15 to 9:30. Coffee and pastries will be served. Admission is free for members of any Northern Michigan chamber and $10 for non-members. Registration is required - click here to sign up.
> 29 Reasons to Use Email Marketing (As Told by Small Business Owners) - Read story. |
 Boyne City Blaze wins high school robotics competition
After two days of intense competition at the FIRST Robotics event in Standish-Sterling, Boyne City Blaze and their two alliance partners came out victorious. In addition to the win, the team also received the Entrepreneurship Award and the Industrial Safety Award, both of which come with points that help the team on their quest to qualify for the state competition in Grand Rapids in April.
"To be on the winning alliance at a 40-team competition is a great accomplishment," said team build mentor Steve Jarema. "There were rookie teams there who had just built their first robots and teams that have been doing this for 20 years. We were pleased with the performance of our robot and were consistently ranking in the top two or three teams throughout the preliminary rounds."
BC Blaze was partnered with the NC GEARS team from Fremont, and the Freeland Fabricators, from Freeland, to comprise the top ranked alliance and the eventual winners. Other area teams, including Petoskey, Grayling, East Jordan, Central Lake, and Beaver Island, progressed to the playoffs but were eliminated in the quarter- and semi-final rounds. Full story.
> Anyone interested in more information about the team can contact the team's head mentor, Karen Jarema, at Boyne City High School, phone 231-439-8100 or email bcblaze@boyne.k12.mi.us.
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Kalin Franks interviews Robin Lee Berry.
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Boyne on the Water plans improvements for waterfront
A detailed plan released Thursday shows how Boyne City will improve its waterfront parks. The project is called 'Boyne on the Water' and has been in the works for more than a year. The goal is to improve the waterfront in the community for both locals and visitors.
The Michigan Municipal League chose 9 communities last year and they provided expertise to help design the changes. Boyne City was one of them. Now the plan is in place, and those involved are excited to move forward. 9&10's Kalin Franks spoke to those involved and explains what the future could look like in Boyne City.
"The water is the main attraction to our community and many communities, and we are blessed because our downtown is right on the water." said Chamber Director Jim Baumann. Full story and video.
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Mushroom Festival featured in Pure Michigan magazine
 The Boyne City Mushroom Festival is featured in a two-page spread on Michigan food festivals in the Spring/Summer edition of Pure Michigan magazine. The page is titled "Taste Trip" and says "These 12 festivals introduce you to the bounty that makes for a delicious visit." To see the feature, click this link and search "mushroom" or navigate to pages 28-29. This year's Morel Mushroom Festival will be held May 12-15, and the festival website includes full details about the festival, plus links to register for the Wine & Dine dinner on May 13, and booth applications. The great musical line-up includes:
> Thursday, May 12 - Thornetta Davis Band playing for the Craft Beer Block Party in downtown Boyne City.
> Friday, May 13 - The Cookies playing in the festival tent at Veterans Park
> Saturday, May 14 - Scarkasm playing in the festival tent at Veterans Park.
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Wine Wednesday winner Julie Hasse says it's a great way to meet people
The February winner of the Boyne Appetit Wine Wednesday drawing was Julie Hasse. Julie has been able to participate in all three Wine Wednesdays and really enjoys the night out with her friends. "Wine Wednesday is probably one of the best ways to celebrate Boyne City and to celebrate the great people that live and work here. It's a new adventure every time and we have met lots of great people," she said. The first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m., nine local restaurants and wine purveyors offer wine tasting and complimentary appetizers. The goal is to get people out and about, visiting the establishments and walking around town in the slower months of winter. Those currently participating in Wine Wednesdays are the Boyne Pub, Cafe Santé, Northern Table, Porter Creek Fish House, Red Mesa Grill, Boyne River Inn, Lake Street Market, The Wine Emporium, and Friggy's SOBO Pub. Boyne Appétit. is a collaboration of the Boyne Area Chamber and Boyne City Main Street.
Participants receive a punch card with the names and locations of all the participating establishments. At each stop, featured wines are discussed and enjoyed along with delicious food pairings. For each stop, the card is punched. Once the card is full, it is entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to any of the participating establishments. Punch cards can be picked up at the chamber or any of the nine participating restaurants. For more information, contact mainstreet@boynecity.com.
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Fast-growing Kiwanis Club inducts 5 new members
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From left are Mike Webster, Jeff Knaggs, Justin Blohm, Courtney Angell-Sumpter, David Devoy, Mike Koteskey and Scott MacKenzie.
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The Kiwanis Club of Boyne City was pleased to induct five new members at their weekly breakfast meeting on Feb. 11. Jeff Knaggs, Justin Blohm, Courtney Angell-Sumpter, David Devoy, and Mike Koteskey were welcomed into the club. The Boyne Kiwanis Club is currently the second fastest growing club in their district. According to Club President Ruth Skop, "We are very excited to welcome these community-minded individuals to our club. Their commitment will enhance the projects and goals we set forth to support the kids in our community." Members of the Kiwanis Club are devoted to improving the world, one child, and one community at a time. The club welcomes interested community members to their Thursday morning meetings at 7 a.m. at Roberts Restaurant. For additional information, contact Scott MacKenzie at 231-420-0903 or Ruth Skop at 231-881-0945.
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 Horton Creek Inn now hosting weddings
The Horton Creek Inn bed and breakfast is now scheduling weddings for the summer of 2016. "Many of you know about our newest adventure and we spent lots of time developing our new beautiful site for weddings at the front pond," said owner Jeannie Babbit. "It is well on its way and will be wrapped up early in the spring. We are anxious to book our first wedding so we have actual pictures to promote the area. We are promoting small weddings off 100 or less with lodging at the inn. However, with the Pond Venue, no lodging is necessary and it accommodates up to 300 guests." They are offering a two-night stay for anyone who books a wedding.
The inn also is offering a special for returning guests - if you have stayed with them before, come stay again before May 31, for $125 per night for the best room available. Bring friends and they will get that rate as well. Call 231-582-5373 for this special rate.
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Main Street job deadline March 15th
The Boyne City Main Street Program is seeking a strong candidate to fill a part-time Administrative Assistant position. Duties include assisting with programs and projects, promotional events, volunteer management, marketing and social media efforts. Duties also include overall operation of the Farmers Market including market set-up, vendor correspondence, vendor fees collection, oversight and reporting of food assistance programs, fundraising and general market promotion, and other duties as assigned. The year-round, hourly position is approximately 25-29 hours per week. Visit www.boynecitymainstreet.com for a full job description. Submit letter of interest, resume, and three references to Boyne City Main Street Program, c/o Lori Meeder, 112 South Park St., Boyne City, MI 49712, or email: mainstreet@boynecity.com. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2016.
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
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 Shaler Publishing
Connie Bricker Shaler
843 N Advance Road
Boyne City, MI 49712
Author, speaker, and publisher, a native of Boyne City, Connie Shaler completed her first book in January 2015. "A Voice of Hope, A Spiritual Journey of Faith and Survival During Overwhelming Grief, Depression, and Chronic Illness" is a part of her journey. Her story is one of inspiration and hope as she shares her experience, visions and dreams, as well as conversations with God, Jesus, and angels. Connie has struggled with chronic fatigue since 1987 when her body and mind shut down, but her journey back to health and well-being is compelling. She shares her thoughts and prayers, as well as including great Scripture, quotes, and reflection questions can be a real help during a spiritual journey for anyone seeking God's power, love, and mercy in their life. Connie is available for readings, radio and TV interviews, speaking engagements, and book signings. "A Voice of Hope" is available at Local Flavor, Freshwater Art Gallery, and inspired living in Boyne City, or you may contact Connie.
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 Second Chance Ranch & Rescue Christine Judd
Phone: 231.881-2880
Second Chance Ranch and Rescue, is a non profit (501c3) organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines in Northern Michigan. We, Second Chance Ranch and Rescue, are the first step to their second chance.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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"Footloose" opens at BC High School this weekend
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Boyne City High School sophomore Max Burke (Willard Hewitt) kicks up his heels as he dances to the song "Let's Hear It for the Boy."
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The Boyne City High School Drama Program presents a cast of 75 students in the musical "Footloose" at 7 p.m. March 11-12 and 18-19 at the Performing Arts Center. Footloose is the story of a city teenager who moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace. Tickets are $10 and $15 and available online - go to Tix.com and search Boyne City or 49712. If you would rather pay cash, tickets are also available from Marty Moody at Lynda's Real Estate and at the door beginning one hour before each night's show time if the show is not sold out.
The show features many of the well-known songs the movie made famous, including "Footloose," "Let's Hear it for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," I Need a Hero" and "I'm Free," along with some additional songs added for the stage show. The production features a cast of more than 70 students. Lead roles include Quentin Nottage as Ren McCormack, Sky VanVolkenburg as Ariel Moore, Jake Kelts as the Rev. Shaw Moore, Alli Hernden as Vi Moore, Amber Matelski as Rusty, Max Burke as Willard Hewitt, Ashley Sutton as Ethel McCormack, Carter Wilmot as Chuck Cranston.
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Easter egg hunt at Boyne Mountain
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Easter events and egg hunts start next Saturday
> MARCH 19 - Easter Egg Hunt at Veterans Park in Boyne City, sponsored by the 1st Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. Open to preschool through fifth grade children. Info: 231-582-7983.
> MARCH 20 - The annual Aqua Egg Hunt at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool is set for Sunday, March 20. Register for one of three waves: 11 a.m.-noon, noon-1 p.m. and 1-2 pm. Swim and dive for eggs, then trade them in at the end of your hunt for an awesome Goody Bag. Popcorn and refreshments included. Enter the drawing for a special prize. Limited to 50 swimmers per wave. Admission is $5 pre-registration, $6 at the door. Our last two events sold out, call or email today to ensure your spot - info@charlevoixpool.org or 231.547.0982.
> MARCH 24 - First Presbyterian Church will have a Maundy Thursday program at 7 p.m.
> MARCH 25 - Community Good Friday service will be held at noon at the Boyne City Free Methodist Church, 839 State St.
> MARCH 26 - Young State Park hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. for children ages 12 and under. You'll need a state park Recreation Passport ($11 annual pass) to enter the park.
> MARCH 27 - Cafe Sante will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Meet and greet their 8-ft. Easter Bunny, and there will be rubber duckies for the kids and stuffed bunny giveaways at 10, 11, 12 and 1. A magician will be strolling around the cafe from 10:30 to 1:30.
> MARCH 27 - Easter Egg Hunt at Boyne Mountain, 12 noon. Also other events throughout the weekend, including coloring contest, jelly bean counting contest, bonfire and s'mores, wine and beer tasting, wagon rides, story time for kids, family movie, juggler Tommy Tropic, Easter Brunch. Full schedule. |
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Boyne Mountain hosts zany Carnival Weekend March 18-20
 Springtime brings a bit of zaniness to the slopes at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls as the resorts celebrate all that March brings - blue skies, warmer temperatures, softer snow, and fun events. Two long-standing traditions are Krazy Daze at Boyne Highlands, a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day-themed event, and Carnival Weekend at Boyne Mountain where there's outrageous fun and parties galore for adults. Boyne Mountain's Carnival Weekend, March 18-20, is well-known for being the biggest and best spring celebration in the North. Skiing and snowboarding are at the core of this weekend of jollity with plentiful music, parties, and costume contests adding to the lively scene. Friday gets the festivities warmed-up with the Nerdvana 90s Band in the Snowflake Lounge from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday's On-hill Party from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Victor Warming House is the place to be with an adult costume party that's pure entertainment and winners take home 2016/17 BOYNE Passes. Stop by the Village Party near the Mountain Express for an outdoor cookout, Dos Equis specials and the The Breakfast Club 80s Band from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and fuel up at the Food Truck Rally with great grub from Happy's Tacos, Littleman Bites, Pigs Eatin' Ribs, Pita Cruiser, and others. Dip into the Foggy Googles Pool Party in the Clock Tower Lodge Pool from 3-7 p.m., and cap off the night with DJ Bill da Cat in the Snowflake Lounge from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Too White Crew in the Civic Center from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sunday's Last Man Standing Breakfast and Bloody Mary Bar in Stein Eriksen's from 8 to 11 a.m. will have you walking straight in time to plunge into the Slush Cup. Skim, soak or spectate on lower McLouth starting at 1:30 p.m. A lift ticket or BOYNE Pass and proper skiing or snowboarding equipment is required to access on-hill events. For more information or lodging reservations, visit boynemountain.com or call 866.759.1472.
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Mackinaw Trail hosts Beer Dinner on Saturday
 Mackinaw Trail Brewing Co. is having a Beer Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Mackinaw Trail Winery will be hosting its third seasonal dinner of the year. Beer Dinner reservations can be purchased for $50 on our website, by phone, or come on in. There is no physical ticket, purchasing a reservation will put your name on our list. Just bring your appetite. The night's menu will include: Beer Cheese and Pretzels with Golden Ale, Brown Ale French Onion with American Brown Ale, Shrimp Street Taco with Breakwater Light, Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin and new potatoes with U.P. Yours IP"eh" and Chocolate Stout Pudding with Fudged Up Stout. For more information call 231.487.1910 or visit www.mackinawtrailwinery.com.
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Library plans Bookmark Contest and Teen Tech Week
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Teen Tech Bingo
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The Boyne District Library's annual National Library Week Bookmark Contest is underway. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade can design a bookmark for the contest. The winning designs will be used as the library's "official" bookmarks for the year. Winners will receive 25 copies of their bookmark to share with family and friends, as well as a free book of their choice. Entries are due April 1st, and winners will be recognized at the Kids' Library Week Open House on April 16th.
TEEN TECH WEEK is March 20-26 this year at the Boyne Library. Kids ages 13 and up are eligible to complete the Teen Tech Week BINGO Challenge -- stop by the library and pick up a game sheet, or print one on the library's website at www.boynelibrary.org/teen-events/. Prizes for everyone who completes the challenge. Also, all 3-D printing is FREE for teens and tweens this week; check out the website for details and to print a request form.
FAMILY STORYTIME - will be held at the library at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 30. This month's theme is Beach Day. We will read stories and do an activity that will help us get ready for the beach. All ages; no registration required.
> Questions can be directed to the library's Youth Services Director, Helene Ivie: ivieh@boynelibrary.org or (231) 582-7861.
HISTORIC PICTURES - The Boyne District Library, with the help of Edward May III, has begun the process of digitizing and organizing many old and new pictures of the Boyne Area. This entire collection is available to the public online. Click here to begin exploring. We are adding new photos each week, and would love any feedback on the archive. If you have any questions, or if you have pictures you would like to add, contact Ed May at edmay111@gmail.com or Monica Kroondyk at kroondykm@boynelibrary.org.
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It's Kids' Festival Weekend at Boyne Mountain
 Boyne Mountain Resort is rolling out the red carpet for kids with an action-packed weekend full of entertainment, activities, games, and fun. Kids' Festival Weekend is March 11-13 and is geared towards kids of every age offering a variety of activities on- and off-the-slopes. From new activities like Cookies & Canvas on Saturday, where your child will create a piece of canvas art while enjoying cookies, to the Kids Tubing Party with music and a bonfire, we'll have your kids bouncing and bubbling with joy.
The weekend begins with a kick-off party on Friday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa featuring face painting, juggling, a magician, snacks and drinks. The evening also includes a Spaghetti Dinner with Fritz, the resort's mascot, in Stein Eriksen's, and a host of complimentary activities including horse-drawn wagon rides, board games, story time, a family movie, and a bonfire and s'mores. Full weekend schedule.
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Tommy's to Barrel Back 5K Fun Run/Walk is March 19
 Tommy's Michigan and Barrel Back are excited to announce that they are hosting a Tommy's to Barrel Back 5K Fun Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 19th. All proceeds will benefit Beyond The Scoreboard, a local non-profit dedicated to promoting positive character and sportsmanship through youth and interscholastic athletics. This is a great cause and we are excited to be a part of it. We will leave Tommy's at 9 a.m. and return to Barrel Back, where there will be food specials, drink specials and drawings all morning. Enter at barrel-back.com/funrun.
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TNT and Cancer Crusaders will Rock Around the Clock April 23
 The Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders are preparing to Rock Around the Clock on Saturday, April 23 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Boyne City Eagles Hall. Join them for music, dancing, cash bar, food, celebrity performers, a Twist contest and an awesome silent auction. Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting Gail Farley (231-582-2424) or at the door for a $6 donation. Music will be provided by TNT and Tim the DJ. Come dressed as your favorite 50's/60's personality for a chance to win a prize.
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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:
- March 11th: Koyla (PG-13) 1997 (subtitled)
- March 25th: Flash of Genius (PG-13) 2008. Details on the films.
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Home Show set for March 11-12 at NC Michigan College
The 40th anniversary Northern Michigan Regional Home Show will be held this weekend, March 11 and 12 at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. 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. Sponsors for this year's event include; Greater Michigan Construction Academy, Northern Michigan Review, DTE Energy, Contractors Supply, James Hardie, Schluter, Frankenmuth Insurance, North by Nature, Ferguson Enterprises, St Mary's Cement and Granite & Quartz Countertops. Visitors will have the opportunity to enter a home appliance giveaway contest and kids will be able to test their building skills at the Home Depot Kids Corner on Saturday. Hours of the Show are Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person over 12 years old.
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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 offers one-stop shopping for local freshness and variety: greens, winter root vegetables, eggs, protein-beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb; fish, cheese, apples, maple syrup, honey, breads, pasta, pesto, frozen ravioli & cannelloni, pastries, pies, scones, fair trade coffee beans, jams, jellies, sauces and dressings and hot soup to go. 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.
> Wear green next Saturday for special Irish Heritage Week prices.
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Grain Train and Crosshatch offer micro loans to farmers
Grain Train Natural Food Markets is excited to announce they have partnered with Crosshatch, formally known as ISLAND, to offer micro loans to farmers and food entrepreneurs in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties. Ideal candidates will propose an idea that will boost a food and farm business and elevate the region's local food system. Applicants using sustainable practices are strongly encouraged. You can apply now, and the deadline is May 3rd. Loans will be distributed in June and borrowers will be required to have three meetings with the loan agents throughout the term to discuss how their project is going. Help us spread the word. Contact jen@crosshatch.org with questions.
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 BOYNE CITY BAKERY will be opening next week at 110 S. Lake St. in the former Johan's location. A grand opening will be held later. Rolling Scones (Nancy & Don Hunter) and Lake Forest Bakery (Gildas Berrou) will offer you an incredible variety of baked goods, breakfast and lunch. They will be open 7 days a week. Stay tuned for details; Facebook has updates.
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THEATRE PARTY - It's show time. Join Northern Community Mediation for its annual Theatre Party on Monday, March 14, at Petoskey Cinema starting at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a delicious array of appetizers and a variety of soft drinks, door prizes and 50/50 raffle, and of course, your choice of movie in one of eight different theatres, all for only $25 per ticket. For more information please contact, Jane Millar, Executive Director at 231.487.1771 or by email at jane@northernmediation.org. The Theatre Party benefits Northern Community Mediation Dispute Resolution Programs.
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 COMMUNITY APPRECIATION EVENTS are being offered by the Charlevoix Area Community Pool now through the end of May. If you are a business or organization that would like to bring your employees to the pool for an open swim just for you, let us know. The pool is offering this opportunity free of charge as a thank-you to the community for supporting us through the years. Call us to discuss and schedule your company event at 231.547.0982. These events are available on Monday evenings from 4-6 p.m. |
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
March 15 - Awesome Distraction
March 22 - Shady Hill
March 29 - 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. March 24th - Brett Mitchell, 31st - The Pistil Whips.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: March 11th - Under the Moon, 25th - Honesty Duo.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: March 12th - Ben Overbeek, 26th - Michelle Chenard.
> St. Patrick's Day Weekend Party:
Thursday, March 17, 5:30-9:30 - The Saltbound
Friday 8-11 - Old Mission Collective
Saturday 8-11 - The Shifties 4 piece band
Wednesdays - Ballroom dancing with Captain Dan Farrow, 7 p.m.
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sunday, March 20. 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.
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Now hiring: Porter Creek and The Bistro
The Bistro at Charlevoix Country Club, 9600 Clubhouse Drive, Charlevoix. Under New Management. Offering Team Members Golf, Fitness and Dining Discounts.
Full and Part Time Restaurant Staff - Head Chef l Sous Chef l Line Cooks l Pantry Prep l Dishwashers l Servers l Bartenders l Server Assistants.
Part Time Event Staff - Servers l Server Assistants l Bartenders l Catering Cooks
> Email resume: info@chxcountryclub.com
Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe, 00970 Marina Drive, Boyne City
Work with a Lake Charlevoix view. Offering Team Members Golf, Fitness and Dining Discounts.
Experienced Restaurant Staff - Line Cooks l Dishwashers l Host l Servers l Bartenders l Bussing
Part Time Event Staff - Servers l Bussing l Bartenders
> Email resume: wendy.roberts@sommersetpointe.com
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MEGA LUCK OF THE IRISH SALE starts today at Cindifranco's Cool Stuff to kick off the Irish Festival. We want to clear off the shelves for all the goodies. Facebook.
SPRING HAS SPRUNG - The colors are popping at Mary's of Boyne. New Tribal Sportswear, Keren Hart, Bali Bali and Parsley & Sage are here and just in time for your spring getaway or Easter Holiday. Tribal pull-on capris, bermudas(10" and 13"), get them while the selection is great. As always a great selection of pants for every occasion, the largest selection in the state. We have a pant for you. Also great sales on past seasons' items. Open seven days a week, year-round. Mary's of Boyne, 108 S. Lake St., Boyne City, phone 231-582-3820. Store hours M-F 10:30-5:30, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4. www.marysofboyne.com and on Facebook.
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| KINDER CLOSET at Christ Lutheran Church is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on March 12 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. |
BLOOD DRIVE - An American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Lexamar will be held at the Boyne City Eagles Lodge 1583, 106 River St., on Wednesday, March 16, from 11 a.m to 4:45 p.m. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767).
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HOW TO LIVE TO 100 - Practical tips for living a long and well-lived life will be examined at Lifetree Café on Sunday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "How to Live to 100: Advice From Those Who've Done It," features a short film in which centenarians (people who have reached the age of 100) share their secrets for reaching the century mark. "Commonly, aging is seen as a negative thing in today's society," said Lifetree Café national director, Craig Cable. "This Lifetree episode presents a different view and celebrates the benefits of achieving old age." 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, can help you place your ad; call (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.
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