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Antique autos and Flea Market bargains coming this weekend
The 43rd Annual Antique Auto Show and Flea Market is coming to Veterans Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13 and 14. Spectator admission is free for this popular event on the shore of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. The Boyne Country Region Antique Automobile Clubs of America sponsors the auto show, which includes two classes of antique cars and another class of muscle cars and hot rods (no rat rods). More than 40 vendors are expected for the giant flea market, organized by the Boyne City Fire Department, which also operates the food concession. www.boyneantiqueautoshow.com.
> Because these events are held in Veterans Park, the Boyne City Farmers Market will move for one day only to Peninsula Park on Front Street this Saturday, Aug. 13.
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Here are Friday's Stroll the Streets entertainers - with locations
August 12th:
> Amanda Egerer at Water Street Cafe
> Don Judd and Friends at Harbor House Publishers
> Kowalske Family Band at Coldwell Banker
> Ruby and the Retros at Pat O'Brien
> Sommer Rae Grzech at Parkside Grill & Treats
> Spectrum at Lake and Ray Streets
> Robin Lee Berry at Freshwater Gallery
> Don Rivers Band at the Boyne Chamber
> Mike Dhaseleer and Halfstack Solutions on the Lawn at Lynda's
PLUS Twister Joe, Twisted Style Free Running, and free horse-drawn carriage rides courtesy of RE/MAX Resort Properties.
NOTE: Locations and performers are subject to change.
August 19th:
Dane Tollas and Mark Merino, Full Circle, Kowalske Family Band, Plumville Project, Project 6, Sunshine String Band, Monty Loper on the Lawn at Lynda's. PLUS Twister Joe, Twisted Style Free Running, and free horse-drawn carriage rides courtesy of RE/MAX Resort Properties.
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 Farmers Market moves to Peninsula Park this Saturday only
The Boyne City Farmers Market will move to Peninsula Park on Front Street this Saturday only. (Veterans Park is hosting the Antique Auto Show and Flea Market.) The market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The market vendors offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs; gourmet baked goods and preserves; eggs and cheese; honey and maple syrup; proteins, fish, potted annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, and cut flowers; plus a juried craft market with unique hand-made items for your home or a special gift.
PUNCHING BABIES, THIS WEEK ONLY! - This Saturday's performers Market Music is a group called The Punching Babies - five women who love making music together. Started as a joke three years ago, the Babies (who are all current or retired professors from North Central Michigan College) are now almost serious about their musical escapades. With a strong guitar section (Jane Bowe and Kerri Finlayson), a wind/horn section (Suzanne Shumway) and two dynamic vocalists (Eunice Teel and Shanna Robinson), the Punching Babies bring their own inimitable style to a variety of popular and not-so-popular songs.
MARKET MUSIC SCHEDULE on Saturdays:
20 August - Steel & Wood
27 August - Charlie Millard
03 September - Holly J. Keller Thompson
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Firefighters concert features Byrnes and Morgan Frazier
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The Boyne City Firefighters Association is proud to present the 34th Annual "Country Music Spectacular" starring Nashville recording artist David Adam Byrnes with special guest Morgan Frazier from "The Voice." This year's show will be held Sunday, September 25, at The Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center, with two shows, 3 & 6 p.m. Each year the proceeds are used for new and updated advanced safety equipment and training for the Fire Department. Past shows have helped them replace Shocks, Front and Rear Springs, Brakes, Roll Bars, Lettering and Striping, Back End of Fire Engine, Light Bars and a Brand New Grass Fire Truck. Your local firefighters are grateful for the support of the business community. Businesses that would like to advertise in the event program are invited to contact Chief Dennis Amesbury or Jerry L Petty III, 231-225-0275 or boynecityfirefighters911@gmail.com.
> TICKETS are available from firefighers and at the Chamber office - $25 per person or $60 for a family. Tickets are also included with any advertising purchase.
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Sidewalk shoppers at Mary's of Boyne
last year.
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Rain or shine - Good deals from downtown stores for Sidewalk Sales today and Saturday
Nearly every downtown Boyne City store is offering big discounts during Sidewalk Sales today and Saturday. If it's raining, check INSIDE the stores for deals. As store owner Cindi Malin said: "So it's raining outside? What better way to spend the day than shopping our indoor sidewalk sales. Come on down for deep discounted stuff."
Click here to see the list of all participating stores.
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Nov. 2nd Business Expo exhibitor applications are in the mail
 Mark your calendar. The Boyne Chamber's 8th annual Business Expo and Taste of Boyne will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Boyne Mountain Resort. This is one of the largest business expos in Northern Michigan with 90 business booths and attendance of 1,300 people in recent years. Exhibitors are limited to Chamber members, and all members will receive an application form in the next few days. The public is welcome to attend the event for $5 admission, which includes tastings from a dozen food, wine and beer providers. Online registration plus pictures and the exhibitor list from last year are at www.boyneexpo.com.
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 Free plane rides for kids next Saturday
If your child is interested in flying, the Boyne City Municipal Airport is the place to be next Saturday morning, Aug. 20. Free Young Eagles airplane rides will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon for students ages 8 to 17 to learn about flying and general aviation. The program is offered through EAA Chapters 560 & 1087 and rides are on a first come, first served basis. The airport is located at 1048 East Main Street.
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Leadership program looking for community project ideas
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Ribbon cutting for Born Learning Trail Project at Rotary Park earlier this year
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Leadership Charlevoix County is now accepting proposals from local nonprofit organizations for its annual Community Service Project. The program is now starting its sixth year as a comprehensive training experience for community members seeking to play a more active role in leadership and their communities. The Community Service Project is an integral part of the hands-on experience of LCC participants. Each year, the class decides on a project that will benefit people in Charlevoix County. The project involves all members of the leadership class and focuses on team building, project management, and leadership skills.
Projects from past classes have included:
2012 - Community Free Clinic promotion and renovations, Boyne City
2013 - Mobi-Mats fundraising and installation at Whiting State Park
2014 - Boyne City Dog Park design and promotion, Boyne City
2015 - Parking Lot/Establishment of an entry to Nature Preserve, East Jordan
2016 - Born Learning Trails in Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan
The deadline to submit project ideas is Sept. 1. The Leadership Class of 2016-2017 will review the proposals at their kickoff retreat on Beaver Island in September.
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 Boyne Arts Collective ribbon cutting
The Boyne Arts Collective commemorated the installation of new signs with a ribbon-cutting event last Friday. Officials from the Boyne Area Chamber and the City of Boyne City joined BAC board members at the gallery's new location at 214 Water St. Jackie Wollenberg, curator for the gallery, thanked those in attendance, and expressed appreciation to those who have helped to make the BAC a successful venue in downtown Boyne City. Special thanks went to Bruce Janssen from The Wood Shop for his beautiful craftsmanship in making both the building sign and the sidewalk sandwich board. See slide show.
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Labor Day Weekend Drag Race set for Sunday, Sept. 4
The annual Boyne City Drag Race will be held Sunday, Sept. 4. Side-by-side, eighth-mile drag races will be from 12 noon-5 p.m. at the airport, 1048 E. Main St. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boyne City Airport and the Boyne Valley Lions Club. The event is organized by the Lions and a committee of drag race enthusiasts. Entry fees are $25 in advance and $30 on race day for cars, trucks and motorcycles, while pit passes are $15. Spectators pay a $10 admission fee; children under 12 years are admitted free. Gates open to racers at 8:30 a.m. for registration and tech inspections. Prizes are awarded for Fastest Response Time, Fastest Run Time, and Farthest Distance Traveled. For information and registration forms visit www.bcpddragrace.org.
> VOLUNTEER HELP is welcome. The next event planning meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22 at Boyne City Hall. Email Mike Cain, mcain@boynecity.com, or call 231-582-6597 if you would like to help.
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 New plaque for Rotary's 100 Year Project
The City of Boyne City placed a new plaque on the concession stand at Rotary Park. The plaque acknowledges the construction of the concession stand as a the "100-Year Project" of the Boyne City Rotary Club. Rotary International celebrated its centennial in 2005, and each of its 35,000 clubs in over 200 countries worldwide completed a project to recognize the event. Rotarians around the world participate in local service projects with their own clubs, and unite as an international organization to tackle large projects such as the ongoing campaign to eradicate polio, in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pictured with the new plaque are Boyne City Rotary Club members (l to r) Jack Henricks, Jim Raber, Mark Fowler, Secretary Betty Korthase, President Jim Howell, John DiMartino, Mark Muniak, Bud Chipman, Bob Banner, and Leon Vercruysse.
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Dinner and video honor the contributions of BC volunteers
Are you one of Boyne City's many community volunteers? Meet us downtown for a Community Gratitude Dinner hosted by Boyne City Main Street and local service clubs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 8. Boyne City is a special place. We often hear from visitors and residents of neighboring communities: "Boyne City is amazing - how in the world do they do it?"
We are surrounded by natural beauty, we have great restaurants and businesses, and we have exciting events and activities throughout the year. But what makes Boyne City special is our people - YOU! Our people are dedicated to making Boyne City a great place to live, work and visit - and therein lies the magic. We all work together to get things done!
We're going to close the street and enjoy some music, good food and each other. We will have a long table set for you - our community - to come together to celebrate another successful summer season and celebrate Boyne City. If you have helped in any way to make our community better, this invitation is for you. Please mark your calendar now and watch for more information on our celebration of you.
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Leadership Charlevoix County seeks part-time program coordinator
Leadership Charlevoix County is looking for a new program coordinator. We are looking for a dynamic, organized person to work part-time leading a great and growing program that has graduated 73 leaders in the past five years. This position averages about 15 hours a week, year-round. Click here for a detailed job description. Interested applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest by August 26 to leadershipcharlevoixcounty@gmail.com. Leadership Charlevoix County is sponsored by the Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan Area Chambers of Commerce. For further information, visit www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com or contact your local chamber.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appétit!
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Trombones Plus, flutist Ali Ryerson at the Gazebo on Wednesday
Trombones Plus and jazz flutist Ali Ryerson will perform at Evenings at the Gazebo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in Old City Park. Trombones Plus is an easy-listening jazz ensemble featuring five trombones, plus piano, bass, and drums. The group performs a wide variety of popular, patriotic and jazz standards. From Gershwin to Jobim to Ellington, all arrangements feature that warm, vibrant, mellow, smooth and soulful Trombone sound. With a career spanning four decades, Ali Ryerson continues to tour, record and teach master classes internationally. Consistently voted among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and honored as Jazz Flutist of the Year nominee by the Jazz Journalists Association, Ryerson has released nearly two dozen recordings on major jazz labels.
>The Boyne Area Chamber produces the summer concert series, which is made possible by support from presenting sponsor Otsego Memorial Hospital - Boyne Valley Clinic, the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau and other business and individual sponsors, including: Bob Mathers Ford, Boyne City Hardware, Industrial Magnetics Inc., Joyce & Gordon Lambie, Lynda's Real Estate Service, Arch & Trish Wright, and Huff Pharmacy.
Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic dinner and perhaps a bottle of wine - but please leave your dogs at home. For more information, call the chamber at 231-582-6222 or visit www.gazeboconcerts.com.
Evenings at the Gazebo schedule for the rest of the summer:
Aug. 17 - Trombones Plus with Ali Ryerson - Brass band with world-renowned jazz flutist.
Aug. 24 - Kowalske Family Band - Folk rock/pop with a touch of country and John Denver.
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Friggy's celebrates first year with parking lot party on Saturday
 This Saturday, Friggy's SOBO Pub will be celebrating their one-year anniversary with a parking lot party. There will be live entertainment as well as food and drink specials. It is open to the public and families are encouraged to stop in and check it out. September will be Friggy's first official Customer Appreciation Month. Featured specials all month long are their way of saying thank you for supporting them their first year. Friggy's is located at 5 West Main St., phone (231) 459-4102.
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Explore NASA technology at Raven Hill on Aug. 20th
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Working on the egg drop challenge
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Raven Hill Discovery Center will host the NASA Glenn Research Center from Cleveland at the second annual Community Technology Explorations and Challenges Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20. Space enthusiasts of all ages can take part in "make-it, take-it activities," which will give guests an opportunity to construct a handheld jet engine model, build a robotic arm end effector, assemble a model of Orion and create energy-storing bead bracelets that harness the sun's power. A NASA expert will make a presentation at 1:30 p.m. Families can pre-build and test a shoebox glider at 11 a.m. or package a raw egg (simulating delicate instruments) to be dropped 1,000 feet from a plane at 1 p.m. Info: 231-536-3369. Details on website.
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Nessa brings Celtic music to Aten Place on Saturday
Aten Place will bring an evening of Celtic music with Nessa to its stage on Saturday, Aug. 13. Nessa is a Celtic fusion group led by multi-instrumentalist / vocalist Kelly McDermott, known for her dazzling flute technique and beautiful, soulful voice. She is joined by co-founder / multi-instrumentalist Rob Crozier to research and arrange the music of Nessa. Aten Place tickets are $16 and can be purchased in advance at www.atenplace.com or calling (231) 549-2076. Advance sales are advised; shows sell out quickly.
AUG. 27 PERFORMER CHANGE - The Aug. 27 show at Aten Place has changed. Darren Beachly and the Railroaders are unable to perform, but bluegrass group Chasin' Steel has been retained for that date. Anyone with tickets for the original show may request a refund should they not care to trade their tickets for the Chasin' Steel performance.
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County fair opens Aug. 23; Chamber sells Monster Truck tickets
 The 111th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair at the Petoskey Fairgrounds kicks off for the public on Tuesday, Aug. 23 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 28. The Michigan Monster Truck Shoot Out roars back to the Fair on Thursday, Aug. 25. Monster Truck tickets are available at the Boyne Area Chamber office, 28 S. Lake St., Boyne City. Admission: Pre-buy, 2 for $25, single $17 for ages 13 and up. Day of show $17 each for ages 13 and up; ages 2-12, $8 each. Age 2 and under admitted free. Country bands "Parmalee" and "Love and Theft" will be co-headlining the grandstand events. The bands will perform on Saturday, Aug. 27, starting at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. All Grandstand tickets are available in advance at the Fair Office inside the Fairgrounds, 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey, or by calling (231) 347-1010; or at the gate. Full schedule on fair website.
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American House hosting Aug. 20 car show in Charlevoix
 Come join your friends and family at American House Charlevoix, 615 Petoskey Ave., for a Classic Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 20th from 11 am - 2pm. Visit us as we travel down memory lane with cars from the Motor City. There will be a 50/50 raffle, entertainment by Night-Blend and even a bake sale. Attendees will vote on the best of show car and prizes will be awarded. While you're here, we'd love to give you a quick tour of our vibrant community, introduce you to our caring staff and show you some of our world-class amenities. All proceeds from this even will go to the Charlevoix Meals on Wheels program. For more information call Brenda at 231-547-2599.
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Humane Society plans motorcycle rally and Dining For Paws
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society has several fundraising events planned for the weeks ahead:
Aug. 27 - Leader of the Pack Motorcycle Rally. Sponsored by The Nozzlemen Chapter 3. All riders welcome. Ride Antrim and Charlevoix Counties and around Lake Charlevoix with six fun and entertaining stops.
Sept. 23 - Dining for Paws dinner party fundraiser with afterglow for dessert and dancing at the Charlevoix Country Club Shanahan Barn.
WIN A TRIP TO MAUI - The Humane Society is holding a raffle with $50 tickets to win a 7-night trip to Maui or $10,000 cash. Drawing will be held Dec. 16.
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Treasure Lake Charlevoix - a Poker Run for the regular boats
The Lake Charlevoix Association is planning an event that might be described as Boyne Thunder for regular-sized boats. And the theme is "clean and safe boating." The association will hold its first-ever Treasure Lake Charlevoix Poker Run on Friday, August 12. Between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. participants will spend a leisurely day on the lake traveling to collect 5 cards needed for a poker hand. Afterwards, there will be a reception at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar available. Sponsors have donated items that will be sold via silent or live auction. Proceeds go to projects that protect Lake Charlevoix. More info and registration.
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Food and fun at St. Matthew Summer Festival on Aug. 21
 St. Matthew Church is having their Summer Festival on Sunday, Aug.21st. The church is located at 1303 Boyne Ave. in Boyne City. The festival will be held from 12 to 2:30 p.m. Ma's & Brother Bill's Polish dinner will be featured, including Golumpki (stuffed cabbages), sauerkraut & sausage, cream cucumbers, pierogis, dill potatoes, fresh polish sausage, desserts, and more. Admission is $10 for adults, seniors - $9, children - $5, and under 4 years old will be free. From noon to 1 there will be live Polka music. Silent auctions will be held from noon to 2:30 and the live auction will start at 1:30. There will be free children's activities including inflatables, games and prizes. A refreshment tent will have popcorn, soda, hot dogs and more. A $4,500 cash raffle will be held with the drawing at 2:30.
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 Paddle 4 The Pool set for Aug. 20
Paddle 4 The Pool, a 4-mile predicted time contest sponsored by the Charlevoix Community Pool will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20th, at Ferry Beach in Charlevoix. Cost Per Paddle Craft: $65 by Aug. 12th, $75 after Aug. 12th
Info: Estimate your elapsed time for this 4-mile paddle event and if you come close, you could be one of our winners. Everyone can enjoy this great fundraising event for the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. Grab your kayak, canoe or SUP and join us on Lake Charlevoix. No timepieces allowed on board. Stick around Ferry Beach for prizes, give-a-ways and fun after the contest. www.paddle4thepool.com.
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Boyne Area Senior Center dinners continue on Wednesdays
Dinners are served from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division St, Boyne City. Suggested donation is $3 for ages 60 and over, and $6 for those under 60. Lunches are served at the Senior Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call (231) 582-6682 for further information. The senior center is located at 411 E. Division St.
> Here is the dinner schedule:
Aug. 17th serving Meatloaf, music by the Petoskey Chorale
Aug. 24th serving Chicken, music by Monty Loper
Aug. 31st serving Cooks Choice, music by the Sunshine String Band
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FRIENDS OF AVALANCHE - The next general meeting of the Friends of Avalanche is Monday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. We will meet in the Boyne District Library Community Room. Topics for the meeting include a report on the mountain bike trail construction project planned to begin in September, as well as updates on volunteer-initiated projects like signage, step repair, tree cleanup along the steps.
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LAKE LOUISE FISH FRY - Lake Louise and the Boyne Falls Food Pantry invite you to a Fish Fry from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13th at Lake Louise. Cost is by donation. All donations will support the Boyne Falls Food Pantry and Lake Louise Summer Camp Scholarships.
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FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS - Boyne Falls School is offering a free lunch to everyone 18 years and younger each weekday, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the Boyne City Presbyterian Church at 401 S Park. Lunch is also available at Boyne Falls School at 1662 M75 South at the same time. Stop in for a great lunch prepared by Chef Nathan Bates, absolutely free.
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 LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
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7 MONKS TAPROOM, 202 S. Lake St. Suite A, Boyne City. Now open for lunch Friday-Sunday. Music 7:30-10:30:
>Wednesday, Aug. 17 - Brett Mitchell,
> Thursday, Aug. 18 - Luke Winslow King. Grand Opening Celebration: Friar's Union Membership drive, rare craft beers from our brewery friends near and far.
> Wednesday, Aug. 31 - Levi Britton
Friday, Aug. 12 - Pat Ryan Saturday, Aug. 13 - Ben Overbeek Friday, Aug. 19 - Pat Ryan
Saturday, Aug. 20 - Jeff Bihlman
Friday, Aug. 26 - Josh Hall
Saturday, Aug.27 - Jeff Bihlman
Friday, Sept. 2 - Nathan Bates
Nelson Olstrom - August 23 and Sept. 4 Nathan Bates - August 16 and 30.
7-10 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features and live music:
August 16 - The Pistil Whips
August 23 - Sydney Burnham
August 25 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Thursdays, 8-11 p.m.: August 18th - Abigail Stauffer, 25th - Jake Allen
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: August 12th - Ben Overbeek, 19th - Kellerville, 26th - Teddy Richards.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: August 13th - Jeff Bihlman, 20th - Under the Moon, 27th - Nathan Bates
Beach House, 6-9 p.m.
August 12 - Chris Koury
August 13 - Under the Moon
August 19 - David Cisco
August 20 - Nelson Olstrom
August 26 - Charlie Reager
August 27 - Michelle Chenard
GiGi's Tiki Hut at Beach House, 1-4pm Saturdays
August 13 - Kellerville
August 20 - Chris Calleja
August 27 - Under the Moon
Trophy Room - Bike Night, 6-9pm Tuesdays
August 16 - Michelle Chenard
August 23 - David Cisco
August 30 - Chris Calleja
Forty Acres Tavern, 7-10pm
August 12 - Nelson Olstrom
August 13 - Charlie Reager
August 19 - Under the Moon
August 20 - Nathan Bates
August 26 - Chris Koury
August 27 - Chris Calleja
Snowflake, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Every Friday & Saturday - DJ Bill Da Cat
Live Street Performers every Friday & Saturday
THE LANDING, 10231 Ferry Road, Charlevoix (at the Ironton Ferry)
Saturday, August 13th, 6-9pm, 3 Hearted
Sunday, August 14th, 2-5pm, Kellerville
Tuesday, August 16th, 1-3pm, Nelson Olstrom
Tuesday, August 16th, 6-9pm, Kellerville
Thursday, August 18, 6-9 pm, Chris Sterr
Saturday, August 20, 1-3 pm, Ben Overbeek
Sunday, August 21, 2-5 pm, Cisco
Tuesday, August 23, 1-3 pm, Nelson Olstrom
Tuesday, August 23, 6-9 pm, Kellerville
Wednesday, August 24, 1-3 pm, Pistil Whips
WALLOON LAKE INN - Charlie Millard entertains 7 days a week from 7-10 p.m. Get 10% off when you bring in your classic wooden boat on Woodie Wednesdays.
BOAT-IN MOVIES IN THE PARK - Wednesday evenings in Walloon Lake Village, in the Village Green Park next to Barrel Back restaurant. Movies start 20 minutes after sunset and can be watched from the park's lawn or from your boat. Tune in your boat radio to listen for sound. For more information call Hotel Walloon at (231) 535-5000. Movies continue through the summer. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:
August 17 - The Wizard of Oz
August 20 - Dennis the Menace (Saturday)
August 24 - Despicable Me
August 31 - ET
September 2 - Field of Dreams (Saturday)
BC LANES, 1191 M-75, Boyne City, reopens this weekend and will now be open 7 days a week. The Monday Night Men's League meeting is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 15, and the Wednesday Night Men's League will meet Aug. 17th. Mixed league meeting is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. These meetings are for all bowlers, not just the captains, but you don't have to attend the meetings to participated in leagues. BC Lanes and the Venue Sports Bar are also hiring for all positions; click here to fill out an application. Info: 231-582-6353.
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HOUDINI DANCE CLUB is open Wednesdays from 7-11 p.m. on the third floor of the historic Odd Fellows Hall at 214 East Water St., next to Boyne City Hardware. Free lessons to beginners. Dancers will enjoy a variety of Swing, Latin, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, and other popular styles. Admission is $10. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor. Info: (231) 675-2935 (voice or text) or DJCaptainDan@yahoo.com.
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Boyne Thunder merchandise available Aug. 19 at Stroll the Streets
 It's not too late to purchase 2016 Boyne Thunder merchandise. We have inventory left and will have it on sale at Stroll The Streets on Friday, August 19. Don't miss your chance to have a souvenir from the 2016 event. If you can't make it that night and would like to purchase something or need more information, call Linda Burnham at 231-582-1768.
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KINDER CLOSET at Christ Lutheran Church is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on August 13th and the second Saturday of every month. Free baby items are provided, including diapers; wipes; clothes and more, for any Charlevoix County parent with a newborn to 24 month-old-child. Christ Lutheran Church is located at 1250 Boyne Avenue in Boyne City. For more information, call 231-582-9301.
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BLOOD DRIVE - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Aug. 18, at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix. Another blood drive will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1303 Boyne Ave. on Monday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Come to donate and join us for lunch, which also includes appetizers and sundaes. Co-sponsored by St. Matthew Catholic Church and Boyne Valley Knights of Columbus. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767).
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LIFE LESSONS - The debate over national policies and practices regarding illegal immigration will be explored at Lifetree Café on Sunday, Aug. 14, at 6:30 p.m. The program - "Border Wars: Is There a Compassionate Response to Illegal Immigration?" - features filmed interviews with a border patrol agent, Mexican nationals, and former U.S. Representative Tom Tancredo, an outspoken critic of immigration policy.Lifetree Café is located 401 S Park St., Boyne City. It is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions may be directed to Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or Lifetree@fpboyne.org.
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 VISITORS GUIDE - The Boyne Area Chamber's Visitors Guide/Business Directory is available as a digital magazine, which contains interactive content, including page-turning, links to websites and video, as well as a full search function. To view the digital publication click here.
> The Visitors Guide mobile app is available in the iTunes App Store. Search for Boyne Visitors Guide and download to your iPhone for iOS 6 or later or to your iPad. When downloading for iPad, designate the iPhone app. A Google Play version of the app is expected to be available in a few months.
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"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at the Chamber office and Local Flavor with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
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