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Ashley Cousens named Chamber executive director
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The Boyne Area Chamber board of directors has hired Ashley Cousens as their next executive director. Her first day in the Chamber office will be Tuesday, Sept. 13th.
Board President Michael Doumanian noted that Cousens was hired on a Tuesday and she immediately enrolled in Leadership Charlevoix County and attended their orientation two days later.
"We had more than 20 applications for this position, we interviewed six finalists, and Ashley was our consensus choice," Doumanian said. "We're confident that she will do a great job and everyone who meets her will be as enthusiastic as we are."
Cousens will work with outgoing Executive Director Jim Baumann until early November, when Baumann will retire after 8 years in the position.
> MEET ASHLEY - Chamber members and community residents are invited to come and meet Ashley Cousens at Business After Hours on Thursday, Sept. 15th. That event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Good Neighbors Food Pantry and Boyne Area Free Clinic, 624 State St.
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Cousens has background in community, workforce development
Ashley Cousens, the Chamber's new executive director, has a strong background in community and workforce development. She grew up in New Hampshire, attended college at the State University of New York in Plattsburgh, where she earned her B.A. in Spanish and revived a Peer Advising program on campus.
 After graduation, she spent the next decade in Plattsburgh, close to the Adirondack Mountains, working in community and workforce development. She specializes in working collaboratively with community partners and developing unique programs to enrich the quality of life for community residents. She has worked with high schools to incorporate work training programs, she has counseled youth who have dropped out of school to help them improve their skills and find jobs, and she has worked with employers and community organizations on grants and projects and on all sides of the workforce development relationship. She has also worked for and with non-profit organizations.
Cousens relocated to Northern Michigan in February with her partner, Matthew, when he began working for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan. Soon after arriving, Ashley began working for the Friends of the Jordan River Watershed as the Program Director and has spent the spring and summer working to further the mission and goals of that organization.
In her spare time, Ashley loves to be in the great outdoors; whether she is hiking, kayaking, boating, mountain biking, skiing, or camping. She also enjoys reading, baking, attending community events, volunteering, and meeting new and interesting people. Cousens' LinkedIn profile.
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Welcome to a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend
 As always, Labor Day Weekend will be full of fun events in the Boyne Area. Here are the highlights:
- Friday, Sept. 2 - Stroll the Streets, 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Boyne City.
- Saturday, Sept. 3 - Kiwanis Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Veterans Park.
- Saturday, Sept. 3 - "Villages of Boyne" history program, Boyne Library, 1 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday - Hundreds of DalMac bicycle riders will be passing through town or spending the night here.
- Sunday, Sept. 4 - Boyne City Triathlon, 8 a.m. at Peninsula Beach Park.
- Sunday, Sept. 4 - Drag Races, noon to 5 p.m. at the Boyne City Airport.
- Monday, Sept. 5 - Horton Bay Pig Roast at 4 p.m. and Candlelight Bridge Walk, 7:30 p.m.
For details, see our Labor Day stories below.
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Boyne Appétit Wednesdays: Specials at 12 restaurants start Sept. 7
Starting Wednesday September 7, people will have another great reason to come out and enjoy Boyne area restaurants when "Boyne Appétit! Wednesdays" debuts. Every Wednesday evening, September through June, participating local eateries will offer specials that include two drinks and an appetizer to share for $15 or less. "This is going to be a great way to visit and sample our many wonderful food establishments," said event organizer Cindy Janssens.
Those currently participating include 7 Monks Taproom, BC Pizza, Boyne City Taproom, Cafe Sante, Friggy's SoBo Pub,Mountainside Grille (Boyne Falls), Porter Creek Fish House, Red Mesa Grill, the Whi-Ski Inn (Boyne Falls), the Venue at BC Lanes and Everett's, Forty Acres Tavern and the Trophy Room at Boyne Mountain. For details on what is being served, see below. or visit the Boyne Appétit! Facebook page. or www.boyneappetit.com.
Boyne Appétit! is a collaboration of the Boyne Area Chamber and Boyne City Main Street, spearheaded by a committee comprised of local restaurateurs and volunteers promoting the dining experience throughout the Boyne Area.
> RESTAURANT WEEK is being planned for October 17 through 24.
Boyne Appétit! Wednesdays - Here are the debut features
- Cafe Sante - 2 drinks and an app $15 - Choice of a large carafe pour wine or any draft beer, bottled beer or cocktail and a Bavarian beer cheese plate with a soft pretzel roll and accompaniments.
- Whi-Ski Inn - Any appetizer from our menu with two drinks for $15: (Beer, wine or mixed drinks).
- 7 Monks Taproom - Two Michigan drafts of your choice and a 10" specialty pizza for $15.
- The Venue Sports Bar in BC Lanes - One ultimate nacho and two drinks for $15.
- BC Pizza South - One large order of boneless or traditional wings (choice of sauce) plus two drinks for $15.
- Friggy's SoBo Pub - Two drinks and an appetizer for $10.
- Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe - Two glasses of beer or wine with any one of our appetizers for $15.
- Everett's at Boyne Mountain - Two Featured Wines & Crab Stack or Naan Trio for $15 .
- Forty Acres Tavern at Boyne Mountain - Two Featured Bottled Beers & Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks or Calamari for $15.
- Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria at Boyne Mountain - Two Featured Draught Beers & Cheesy Bread for $15.
- And others to be announced on the Boyne Appétit! website and Facebook.
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Here's tonight's lineup - final Stroll the Streets of the summer
Music, fun and great times fill the streets of downtown Boyne City as Stroll the Streets concludes another super summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
September 2, the final Stroll of the Summer:
> Northern Nites at Harbor House Publishers
> Kowalske Family Band at Coldwell Banker
> Craig Cottrill Band at Pat O'Brien's
> Matt Gabriel at RE/MAX Resort Properties
> TNT at the Boyne Chamber
> Sweet Lou Thumser on the Lawn at Lynda's
> Frontiersmen at Lake and Ray Streets
> Robin Lee Berry at Freshwater Gallery
> Pooch the Magician at the barber shop on Lake Street
> Classic cars on Water Street
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.
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Help us decorate Boyne City's downtown... make a scarecrow!
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Here's your chance to help Boyne City, win a prize and get into the spirit of the Harvest Festival season by creating and displaying scarecrows that are funny, scary, cute and most of all, original. Click here for registration form with rules. Boyne Bucks prizes will be awarded. Here are some of the rules:
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Categories are: Business, Organization, Students/Kids, Residents/Individuals.
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Entry forms must be received by Sept. 14 to determine the location of your scarecrow.
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Entrants are responsible for installing their scarecrows during the week of Sept. 19 and must be completed by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Judging will be at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept 23
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Entries will be judged on originality, creativity and durability.
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Entrants are responsible for removing their scarecrows by Nov. 1.
> For more information or an application, call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222. Photos from last year.
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Free Clinic and food pantry host Business After Hours Sept. 15
 After taking the summer off, the Boyne Chamber's Business After Hours will start up again at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Good Neighbors Food Pantry and Boyne Area Free Clinic, located at 624 State St. The Grain Train Natural Foods Market will be providing hors d'oeuvres. Good Neighbors Food Pantry opened its doors in September 2015 with the goal of creating a community-based food pantry to provide healthy food to Boyne area families in need. With a solid group of volunteers serving an average of 46 families per week, including fresh food from the Boyne City Farmers Market, the pantry is making a difference in our community. The Boyne Area Free Clinic is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2007. The clinic is open on Fridays, providing basic primary care, immunizations and urgent care for low-income people from a five-county area. Info: 231-582-4065.
MEET ASHLEY COUSENS, the new Chamber executive director, at this event - on her third day on the job!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS is the Chamber's regular business networking event, held at different members' locations each month. There is no charge for admission or refreshments. Here is the schedule for the next few months:
> Oct. 20 - Van Dam Custom Boats, 970 E Division St, Boyne City, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
> Nov. 2 - Business Expo and Taste of Boyne, Boyne Mountain Resort, 3-7 p.m.
> Dec. 15 - Re/Max Resort Properties, 104 S. Lake St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Register early for best Expo booth location and price
 Registration is now open for the Boyne Chamber's 8th Annual Business Expo and Taste of Boyne. The Expo will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at a new location, the Civic Center at Boyne Mountain Resort. This expo is always one of Northern Michigan's largest business networking events, as 1,300 people come to see 80 local exhibitors. The public is welcome to attend for $5 admission, which includes tastings from food and beverage providers. Exhibitors receive extra admission passes for their employees, friends and clients. A cash bar will be available. Online registration plus pictures and the current exhibitor list are at www.boyneexpo.com.
Register early! Sponsors receive top booth location priority, followed by exhibitors in the order that they turn in their registration and payment. Booth space on the Main Level of the Boyne Mountain Civic Center is limited to about 65 exhibitors, and 40 booths have already been reserved. Additional space is available on the Lower Level, and booth fees are lower for that area. Last year's Expo booths sold out five weeks before the event. Exhibitors are limited to chamber members. If you're not yet a member, here's how you can join us.>
REGISTRATION - Print an exhibitor registration form or register online at www,boyneexpo.com.
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Aten Place hosts TOMMBA and conservancy fundraisers
 Aten Place has been a supporter of two of Northern Michigan's finest non-profit organizations for several years. We contribute to their ongoing success by donating our facility for fund-raising / friend-raising events. Here are the details on their events at Aten Place. Please consider this an invitation to attend either or both of these functions:
> TOMMBA (Top of Michigan Mountain Biking Assn) Sept. 10. 6 p.m.
Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association is having an evening to celebrate trails and to thank all their friends and donors. The celebration will be held at Aten Place on Old Mackinaw Trail in Boyne Falls. There will be live music from Rod and Jeremy Loper, burgers and brats. You will have the opportunity to meet the pro trail builders, Dirt Artisans. Come celebrate with us, and bring your favorite side dish to share and your beverageof choice.
> Little Traverse Conservancy - Sept. 18
The Muteflutes join us from Grand Rapids to share their lyric-driven indie folk-rock. Aten Place, Beards Brewery, and Grain Train are all graciously donating for this first time event. If you'd like to join in the potluck, bring a dish to pass and your own place-settings. Members receive free admission, an LTC mason jar, and two Beards' brews. To commemorate our founding in 1972, LTC invites non-members to join for just $19.72. This includes a one-year individual or family membership, an LTC mason jar and two brews. Not interested in becoming a member just yet? No problem, come enjoy the music and food anyway. No dogs please. Those interested can register online at landtrust.org or by calling the conservancy at 231-347-0991.
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Officials happy to dedicate first phase of BC-Charlevoix trail
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Mike Sheean: "I am very happy that I have lived long enough to see the first phase of this trail completed."
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Officials from numerous state, county, city and township governments and agencies were on hand Thursday for a dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the new Boyne City to Charlevoix non-motorized trail. The ceremony was held along the trail where it passes through Young State Park. Boyne City trail advocate Mike Sheean was one of the speakers, who commented, "I am very happy that I have lived long enough to see the first phase of this trail completed, after 11 years of effort by many dedicated people here today. This is only the first phase that will make Boyne City the "Trail Town of Northern Michigan" along with the Boyne Valley Trailway, the new mountain bike trails at the Boyne City School Forest Property and the major new mountain bike trail-building project beginning this month at the Avalanche Preserve."
Boyne City Manager Mike Cain said, "If you ever need an example of what perseverance and cooperation can accomplish, look about you at this beautiful trail. What began as a vision well over a decade ago by people like Michael Sheehan we now come together to dedicate as a reality. But this trail is not the work of any one person, it is the combined effort of many. And while I am proud that Boyne City was the first governmental entity to step forward and commit to this project by agreeing to apply for the first major grant, this was truly a team effort. Even though we are here to officially open the trail today I'm getting reports from local businesses who are already seeing very real positive economic impacts. More customers means more business and more jobs throughout the region. On so many levels this trail and its future phases will help improve the quality of life in Charlevoix County and beyond. Let's takes today's momentum and continue to build on it." Cain's full remarks.
> Sheriff Don Schneider tells why he supported the train from the beginning -video.
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Get an update on State of the Community at Oct. 13th luncheon
 Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Boyne Area Chamber's 7th annual State of the Community luncheon, presented by 4Front Credit Union. This year's event will be held in the Vienna Room at Boyne Mountain Resort from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. Speakers will be Boyne City Manager Mike Cain, County Commissioner Chris Christensen, School Superintendent Patrick Little and Chamber Executive Director Jim Baumann. Admission is $20, which includes salad, deli sandwich buffet, potato chips, assorted dessert bars, iced tea, coffee, tax and gratuity. Table sponsorships, which include eight seats, table sign and introductions at the event, are available for $210. A crowd of more than 100 business and civic leaders is expected.
> RESERVATIONS are required by Oct. 7th and can be made online here. You may also call the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
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6th class of Leadership Charlevoix County starts its journey
Leadership Charlevoix County is excited to announce its newest class for 2016-2017. The program is entering its sixth year as a comprehensive training experience for community members seeking to play a more active role in leadership and their communities. The 21-member class started with an orientation meeting at Boyne Mountain Resort, where they met each other and potential mentors. Their first class session is a two-day overnight retreat to Beaver Island on September 11-12, followed by one all-day class every month until graduation in May 2017.
 This year's class is a diverse group or emerging leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds, locations and industries. LCC welcomes the following participants to the class: Kathleen Adkison of Van Dam Custom Boats, Bettina Baron of Southwest Airlines, Chelsea Biddick of Charlevoix Area Community Pool, Savanah Cool of Charlevoix-Emmet Dept. of Health & Human Services, Ashley Cousens of the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, Heather Diggs of Bear River Health at Walloon Lake, Mark Druesne of Town & Country Cedar Homes, Lisa Dunson of Grandvue Medical Care Facility, Sarah Hescheles of Lake Louise Christian Community, Lauren Ingle of Boyne Mountain Resort.
Also in the class are Jane Korthase of Grandvue Medical Care Facility, Jamie McLane of Hoffman CPA Firm, Renee Nowka of EJ, Anora O'Connor of Castle Farms, Stephanie Olszewski of Mason Kammermann & Rohrback, Emily Selph of Charlevoix County, Melissa Symons of EJ, Erica Tosch of Boyne City Main Street, Tina VanderArk of the City of East Jordan, Katelyn Vincent of Boyne Mountain and Katie Way of Charlevoix State Bank.
Leadership Charlevoix County is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was founded by the Charlevoix, Boyne City and East Jordan Chambers of Commerce. For more information, call any of those chambers or visit www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com.
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Create seeks art studio assistants and youth mentors
 From the Petoskey News-Review: Create: Community Art Studio is set to open in late September and is looking for studio assistants to help with different after-school programs it will be offering this fall. The studio is a nonprofit arts and social service organization that seeks to connect community members through art. It will be located at 151 Ray St. in Boyne City, which was originally a train station and has also been the home of two restaurants. As described by Sara Manchester, the founder and executive director, Create's mission is to connect members of the community through the arts. Full story.
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"Creating a Culture of Flexibility" is HR program topic
 As employers increasingly focus on results rather than time spent at the office, workplace flexibility is replacing the one-size-fits-all, 9-to-5 way of working. Family and personal concerns can be major sources of stress. In professional service firms, for example, studies show that well over half of employees can expect to experience some kind of work-family stress in a three-month time period. For these reasons, "Creating a Culture of Flexibility" is critical to enable people to succeed both personally and professionally - and that's the title of an upcoming program from the Northern Michigan Society for Human Resource Management from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at North Central Michigan College. Details and registration.
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Get your Labor Day picnic fixin's at the Boyne City Farmers Market
 Come get everything you need to celebrate Labor Day in style. The Boyne City Farmers Market is so abundant right now that you can shop for your whole holiday weekend. Make sure to grab some back to school snacks while you're there as well. We saw some apples on Wednesday and we hear that the Sweetango variety will be making their first appearance this weekend.
The weather looks to be perfect. The market is open rain or shine every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in Veterans Park.
 MARKET MUSIC: Holly Keller Thompson will be joining us to close out Music at the Market for the season. A Cross Village native known for her music as "Kellerville" with cousin Lee Dyer, Holly has made quite the musical journey. Starting with singing in cover bands, to a female duo "Pinky Lee" where she made it all the way to Prairie Home Companion, to co-writing with "The Vermeers." Collectively she has collaborated on 7 albums.
Would you like to serve on the Farmers Market Committee?
The Boyne City Main Street program is accepting applications from patrons interested in serving on the Boyne City Farmers Market Committee. The committee meets October through April on the first Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. and terms are for three years. One Patron term is expiring this year. If you are interested in applying, applications will be available at the Farmers Market booth at the market Wednesdays and Saturdays. For more information call 231-330-0139 or 231-582-9009. > Farmers Market website
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Free seminar: How can a mobile app help your business?
 Local resident Nick Pulver of Brandmatic LLC is hosting a free seminar for business owners from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the Boyne City Library upstairs conference room. "If you are business owner, no matter the size, this event is for you." Pulver said. "Join us for an informational seminar that explains current mobile technologies and works through real-world examples of how a smartphone app can help you."
Mobile apps help businesses:
- Connect with your customers
- Sell out your events
- Sell Merchandise
- Fill your establishment on a slow night
- Get your most important info on everybody's phone
- Set yourself apart from your competitors
- Bring in new business
- and much more.
Come for the snacks, stay for the slideshow. Special discount for all attendees. RSVP to nick@brandmatic.agency.
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 Classic Instruments partners with Pro Stocker Jason Line
Two-time NHRA Pro Stock champion Jason Line and performance gauge maker Classic Instruments of Boyne City have inked a partnership for the Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals, August 31 through September 5 at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis. Line and the Summit Racing-sponsored KB Racing team have worked closely with Classic Instruments to develop the company's new Performance Series gauges. For the full story and more information on Classic Instruments' new Performance Series gauges, visit classicinstruments.com.
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Nominations sought for Marvin Loding Community Pride Award
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The City of Boyne City Planning Commission is seeking nominations for the Marvin Loding Award Community Pride award. This award was established in 1986 and honors a man who was a former Boyne City Mayor (three terms), an alderman on the Common Council before the adoption of the City Charter, and Mayor Pro-tem of the first City Commission in 1960. In recognition of this outstanding citizen, the city created the award to honor those who take pride in the appearance of their home, business, or industry. The criteria for judging the award is based on renovation, landscaping, appearance, maintenance and harmony with the neighborhood. Nominations can be made by any person, business or organization and are submitted to the planning commission for consideration. Details and nomination forms are available on the city website or can be picked up at City Hall and should be submitted by Sept. 19. Details and nomination form.
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City rubbish collection ending; hazardous waste Sept. 9-10
> RUBBISH COLLECTION will conclude next week in the City of Boyne City. The pickups will take place in areas on and south of Main Street on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Areas north of Main Street will be picked up on Thursday, Sept. 8. The total volume of all items that may be placed out for collection per house each week is limited to two cubic yards. Please do not place materials out at the street before 5 p.m. the day before pickup and it must be out no later than 7 a.m. For more information, click here or call City Hall at 231-582-6597
 > ELECTRONICS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE collection will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Road Commission garage on M-75 South in Boyne City. Acceptable electronics and hazardous waste items include fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based paints, chemicals and lawn fertilizers. Call 582-6193 to schedule an appointment. Details.
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LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
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FRIDAY - BC Taproom sponsors Cornhole Tournament
 Bring your "A" Game (and a partner) to the Boyne City Taproom parking lot at 220 S. Lake Street on Friday, September 2 for the first annual Cornhole (aka bean bag toss) Tournament. The first 8 two-person teams to sign up will have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Boyne City Taproom. Teams must pre-register at mainstreet@boynecity.com. The tournament will include three rounds of best two-out-of-three games, with the winners of each round advancing to the next level. Warm-up and open play starts at 6 p.m., review of the rules at 6:45, with tournament starting at 7 p.m. Here are the rules.
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 SATURDAY - Car show in Veterans Park
Kiwanis Club of Boyne City is preparing for its annual Labor Day weekend car show. They are having a "Friday Night Preview" during Stroll the Streets, free to participants on Sept. 2. The next day, Sept. 3 is the Saturday Car Show with oldies music all day in Veterans Park on the lakefront. Thick 'N' Juicy will be serving lunch at the Car Show. The show has 28 Trophy Classes, plus six "Best of Show" trophies that will be awarded to registered participants. Every entry will take home a prize, dash plaque and more gifts. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m. and awards start at 3 p.m. For more information call Contact Ken Visser, visserk@charter.net, phone 231-582-7649, or Syrina Dawson, syrina@charter.net, phone 231-582-2492. Website with registration form.
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SUNDAY - Annual Drag Race starts at noon at BC Airport
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. Email Mike Cain, mcain@boynecity.com, or call 231-582-6597 if you would like to help.
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SUNDAY - Triathlon fights brain disease
When you compete in the Boyne City Triathlon, you are joining the race to fight brain disease. The fourth annual event starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, at Peninsula Beach Park in Boyne City. Athletes can compete individually or as a team relay in a Sprint Distance Duathlon, a Sprint Distance Triathlon or an Olympic Distance Triathlon. Swim in beautiful Lake Charlevoix, bike the scenic shore of the lake and through the rolling hills of Charlevoix County, then finish with a run along the streets of Boyne City. Finishers will receive a custom hat or visor from 2XU, a custom finisher medal and they will also be eligible for great prizes. Athletes receive a post-race lunch from one of three local food trucks (The Pita Cruiser, Happy's Taco and Cheese & Co.) We encourage everyone to come cheer on the athletes and you can purchase a meal from your favorite truck. Or volunteer for a few hours and get your meal for free. To volunteer email rob@teamluckyseven.org. Net proceeds will benefit Team Lucky Seven and be distributed to the Mayo Clinic for research into Neurological Disease. To find more information and register, visit www.boynecitytriathlon.com. > Triathlon organizer Rob Swartz explains why this event is a fund-raiser to fight brain disease - watch video.  Meet 4-time Olympian Triathlete Hunter Kemper at the BC TriathlonThis year athletes and spectators will have a chance to meet Hunter Kemper, four-time US Olympic Triathlete. He is the only Triathlete to have competed in four different Olympic Games, from Sydney in 2000 to London in 2012. In Boyne City, he will be teaching a Triathlon Class and Q&A Saturday afternoon, then he will be the featured speaker during a pasta dinner under the big tent in Peninsula Beach Park Saturday night.
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MONDAY - Horton Bay hosts Pig Roast and Labor Day Bridge Walk
 On Monday, Sept. 5, the Horton Bay United Methodist Church will host its annual Labor Day Pig Roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Lots of great food will be served including pork, sweet corn, potato salad, coleslaw and homemade pies. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for those under 5. Also featured will be music from The Knapps and tables with crafts and homemade goodies for sale beginning at 4 p.m. Anyone interested in booth space for crafters may call Suzie at 231-347-4679.
BRIDGE WALK STARTED AS A JOKE - At 7:30 p.m, Horton Bay will hold its 35th annual candlelight walk across the famous 14.5-ft. Horton Bay Bridge. Those who make it across will receive a certificate of accomplishment, which can then be taken to the General Store and shown for free ice cream. News-Review story: What started as a joke between ex-Detroit Tigers catcher Bill Freehan and a group of Horton Bay residents has now become a lasting tradition in Horton Bay. "The history is that there was a bunch of us 35 years ago sitting on the porch of the Horton Bay General Store and Bill Freehan was biking by and looked up and asked if we walked the bridge that morning (meaning the Mackinac Bridge). I said we have our own bridge that we will walk," said G.T. Long, a Horton Bay resident and member of the fictitious organization he refers to as the Horton Bay Bridge Authority. Full story.
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SATURDAY - Preservation Society presents "The Villages of Boyne"
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The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS) at Raven Hill Discovery Center will present a program titled "The Villages of Boyne" at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Boyne District Library Community Room, 201 E. Main St. This never seen before program, compiled and presented by local historian and retired history educator Bob Morgridge, details the history of the very early days of Boyne City when there were four separate and distinct villages, which all now comprise the City of Boyne City. Please plan to join us and learn how Boyne City actually became Boyne City. This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Georganna at 231-883-9867.
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Businesses gearing up for busy holiday weekend
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From 9 & 10 News: The unofficial last weekend of summer is upon us and Northern Michigan businesses are getting ready for a rush. Charlevoix County businesses expect to be packed all weekend. Boyne City shops are looking forward to the crowds. 9 & 10's Blayke Roznowski and photojournalist Noah Jurik talked to businesses preparing for labor day traffic. "A three day weekend is a great thing," Boyne City Tap Room CEO and managing partner Rich Bergmann said. "You get that last extra push with people celebrating the last weekend of summer." Full story.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appétit!
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Humane Society plans Dining For Paws dinner fundraiser
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society has several fundraising events planned for the weeks ahead:
Sept. 23 - Dining for Paws - Organize your own dinner party with friends who donate to the Humane Society. Then join others at the afterglow for dessert and dancing at the Charlevoix Country Club Shanahan Barn. Details.
Oct. 1 - The Great Pumpkin Run - 5k Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Friendly dogs welcome, prizes T-shirts and fun for everyone. Saturday morning registration starts at 7 a.m. in Sunset Park behind the Chamber in Boyne City. Enjoy the fall colors as you walk or run along Lake Charlevoix. Friendly dogs welcome. The race/walk/run will start at 8 a.m. Registration forms at CAHS.
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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Boyne Mountain restaurants unveil fall specials
> Happy Hour on Property | Forty Acres Tavern, Trophy Room, Everett's
Sunday - Friday, 4-6pm
$2 Domestic Draught, $3 Craft and Imported Draught
$3 off Wine by the glass
$2 off Specialty Cocktails
˝ off Appetizers
 > Everett's Weekly Specials, 5-9pm:
Tuesday: All-You-Can-Eat Taco Bar $10, $3 Margaritas
Wednesday: All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Bar $12, 40% off all bottles of wine under $70
Two Featured Wine & Crab Stack or Naan Trio for $15
Thursday: Sushi Night
Friday: Everett's Prime Time Friday's $27
Saturday: Stir Fry Saturday's $22
> Forty Acres Tavern Specials, 5-9pm:
Sunday: Forty Acres Tavern- All-You-Can-Eat Mussels $14
Wednesday: Two Featured Bottled Beers & Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks or Calamari for $15
Wednesday: Forty Acres Tavern 40% off all bottles of wine under $70
> Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria Specials, 5-9pm:
Monday: ˝ off Specialty Pizzas
Wednesday: Two Featured Draught Beers & Cheesy Bread for $15
Thursday: Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria Pint & Pie $10
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Look out for food and fun at the cookout on Sept. 11 at college
 The public is invited to North Central Michigan College's 19th annual cookout on Sunday, September 11 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Petoskey campus. The cookout is a fundraising event for the College Foundation Scholarship Fund. Attendees will enjoy a picnic-style lunch of pulled pork, hot dogs, corn on the cob, marinated bean salad, quinoa salad and cookie bars. The Kidz Zone in the gym will have four bouncy houses, carnival games, ping pong, tumbling mats for toddlers and other activities. There will also be a big screen with the football game for parents. Ticket prices are $8 per person. Children five and under eat free. More information here or call 231-439-6225.
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Library hosts book discussions in preparation for author visit
 The Boyne District Library is hosting several book discussions for the Boyne Reads selection, "Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy" by Karen Abbott. The first discussion was held Aug. 29, and the second discussion is set to take place Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. in the library community room. If you were unable to make it to the first discussion, you are still welcome to attend the others. The third and fourth discussions will be held Sept. 19 and 26. If you were unable to make it to the first discussion, you are still welcome to attend the others.
> The highlight of Boyne Reads 2016 will be a visit by Karen Abbott to Boyne City on Oct.4. She will meet with Boyne City High School students at an assembly during the school day, and with the community at an evening presentation.
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Boyne Mountain adds wine dinners to Farm-to-Table Series
 Boyne Mountain Resort's Farm-to-Table series returns in September with Chateau Chantal wine dinners in addition to Short's Brewing beer dinners. The Farm-to-Table series is offered each Friday beginning Sept. 9 in Everett's and alternates between wine and beer dinners, each with a unique menu. Resort chefs prepare three courses using the freshest bounty of produce from Coveyou Scenic Farm Market of Petoskey and pair each course with complementing tastes of wine or beer. Wine dinners take place on Sept. 9 and 23, while beer dinners are planned for Sept. 16 and 30. Cost is $29 per dinner and also includes a Day Spa Pass to The Spa at Boyne Mountain, a $35 value, to enjoy future pampering. Diners can enjoy the Farm-to-Table experience from 5-9 p.m. and Everett's regular menu is also available. For more information and the complete menus, visit boynemountain.com or call Everett's at 231.549.7959.
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Women's Wisdom Circle may help you live a more fulfilled life
 Ruth Grass, a certified life coach, and Sally Hara, a yoga/meditation instructor, will facilitate a Women's Wisdom Circle from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on four Sundays starting Sept. 18th at Elite Energetics, 500 N. Lake St. in Boyne City. To experience real joy, love, and connectedness, you have to open yourself up to vulnerability, according to Brene Brown's 10 years of research (check her out on Ted Talks). Join us as we explore Brene Brown's research and test/taste ways to live a more fulfilled life. Call Sally Hara (231-675- 6336) to reserve your spot.
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Sept. 24 Harvest Festival includes farmers, music, crafts and fun
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Boyne City will again celebrate its autumn bounty at the Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 24. The event brings music, crafts and fall produce to the downtown from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portions of Water and Lake streets will be closed to traffic. The Farmers Market will move from Veterans Park to Water and Lake streets for the event. There will also be an arts and crafts show and folk art demonstrations. Pony rides run from 12 to 2 p.m. and there will also be children's games, pumpkin painting and more. The festival is sponsored by the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber. More than 20 scarecrows will be displayed around downtown from mid-September until Halloween. Six musical performers will be featured during on three stages in the downtown. For more information, call (231) 582-6222 or visit www.boyneharvestfestival.com. Vendor application.
> Thanks to our major sponsor, the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. For lodging information while attending Harvest Festival, visit www.PetoskeyArea.com.
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Firefighters concert features Byrnes and Morgan Frazier
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David Adam Byrnes
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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 and 6 p.m. Each year the proceeds are used for new and updated advanced safety equipment and training for the Fire Department. 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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Love mushrooms? "Fungi of Northern Michigan" class is for you
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$50 for series of 3 evening & 3 weekend classes
Weekend foraging sessions to be arranged.
Room 312, Health Education and Science Center
North Central Michigan College, Petoskey Campus
Fungi are abundant and diverse in Northern Michigan in late summer and fall; they affect our lives and have a major role in all ecosystems. Learn from expert mycologist Marilynn Smith how to identify local edible and poisonous mushrooms and gain new respect for fungi. Participants will meet in the classroom one night a week for demonstrations and lectures, and then visit local wooded areas to collect fungi samples on weekend afternoon sessions. Instructor Marilynn Smith is a local mycologist who has shared her knowledge and expertise with many citizens in workshops and woodland walks in Michigan. Marilynn has an M. S. from the University of Iowa in mycology and has done research at the University of Vermont and the University of Michigan. She has traveled the world studying mycology and has taught at the high school and college levels.
Register in advance online or call 231-348-6613.
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McClorey offers Tai Chi classes for all levels
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Meg McClorey
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Tai chi classes taught by Meg McClorey will resume on Wednesdays starting Sept. 7th at the Boyne District Library Community Room. Classes are $5 per session, open to everyone. The beginners class meets from 9 to 9:50 a.m. and the continuing/advanced class meets from 10 to 10:50. McClorey also teaches classes at her home at 207 River St. at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. Contact Meg to arrange a private class or a group class. Tai chi is a safe, gentle, non-impact exercise that promotes health and inner tranquility. It also builds strength and endurance, and improves balance, coordination and flexibility. Tai Chi is suitable for people with problems moving because of age, injury, and arthritis and all levels of physical fitness. For more information contact the library at 231-582-7681 or McClorey at 231-582-7689 or megpots@sbcglobal.net. Website.
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Astronomy Club to meet at Boyne City observatory Sept. 8
 The Northern Michigan Astronomy Club is holding their monthly meeting at the Wildwood Observatory, located one mile north of Boyne City on Thursday, September 8, 8:30 pm, at 1825 Wildwood Heights Road. Program: Presentation on techniques for creating great photographs of the moon and planets. Discussion of technique, best time to shoot, equipment and software. Telescopes will be set up for viewing, weather permitting. Club members will provide a tour of the night sky. Come sit around the fire and enjoy an evening under the stars. All are welcome. Details and directions.
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CINDIFRANCO'S COOL STUFF - We have some great Labor Day Sales happening... empty the shelves, come and get it prices. 40% off everything ( a very few exceptions) and 50% off Funk Yard items. Let's empty the shelves so we can re-stock all new stuff next spring! Facebook page with pictures of sale items.
ALL ITEMS $5 OR LESS - Friggy's SOBO Pub is celebrating its first anniversary by having every item on their menu, including a steak dinner, priced at $5 or less from Tuesday, September 6th through the month of September. Boyne Appétit!
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
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Freshwater concerts start with Lee Harvey Osmond, Steve Poltz
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Steve Poltz and Tom Wilson/Lee Harvey Osmond
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Freshwater Gallery and Concert Venue has booked two great performers to start their concert season - Lee Harvey Osmond on Oct. 15 and Steve Poltz on Nov. 18. Osmond's lead singer is Tom Wilson, who played Freshwater in 2011 as a member of Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Poltz, who co-wrote Jewel's big hit "You Were Meant For Me," performed here in 2014. Freshwater fans remember both as among the best concerts ever in the local venue. Tickets: (231) 582-2588. Video of Poltz playing "You Were Meant For Me." at Freshwater.
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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.
> 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10
Join us for the first of many Barrel-Aged brunches and the start of college football season, along with some of Founders' very best, Canadian Breakfast Stout and Kentucky Breakfast Stout. Also, we'll have a couple brunch specialties coming out of our kitchen to accompany these tasty libations.
Friday, Sept. 2 - Nathan Bates
Saturday, Sept. 3 - Ben Overbeek Sept. 8-12 - Witches Hat Northern Exposure - Witch's Hat Brewing in South Lyon brings beer to Northern Michigan for the very first time Wednesday, Sept. 14 - Blackrocks Beer Dinner, 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 2 - Charlie's Root Fusion, 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 3 - Scarkasm, 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 4 - Project 6 ,7-10 p.m.
BOYNE CELTIC SESSION - First and third Sundays of the month starting Sept. 4 and 18. Irish/Scot/Celtic Musicians and Music lovers unite for a wonderful afternoon of great music in a traditional Irish session format. What do you get when you take the American round robin jam format and infuse it with centuries of some of the best Celtic music? Awesome music from some of the best Celtic musicians in our region and state. Refreshments will be on hand, you are welcome to bring something to share, but whatever you do be sure and come even for a little while. A PDF of the Celtic session book is available in the files on our FAcebook page or you can email Gaeyle, sparky@synergysong.com, and she will send you one.
Nelson Olstrom - Sunday, Sept. 4
"Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features and live music:
September *6-9pm*
September 6 - Charles Madison
September 13 - Keith Scott
September 16 - Red Mesa's 19 Year Anniversary Party w/ Dave Cisco, 6-10pm
September 20 - Buddha Sweet
September 27- Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays 6-9 (Pizza Night) - beginning Sept. 12th - Nathan Bates
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. (Mussels Night) - Sept. 8th - Ben Overbeek, 15th - Jake Allen, 22nd - Younce Guitar Duo, 29th - Nathan Towne
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Sept. 2nd - Algorhythms, 9th - Adam Hoppe, 16th - Ben Overbeek, 23rd - Pistil Whips (Harvest Fest), 30th - Das Shifties (Oktoberfest)
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Sept. 3rd - A Brighter Bloom, 10th - Pete Kehoe, 17th - Sean Bielby, 24th - Honesty Duo (Harvest Fest)
> Sunday 11th - Pizzas for the Legion. 12-3 p.m. - Nathan Bates & Joshua Hall
Beach House, 6-9 p.m.
Forty Acres Tavern, 7-10pm
September 2 - David Cisco
September 9 - Nathan Bates
September 10 - Chris Koury
September 16 - Chris Calleja
September 17 - Under the Moon
September 23 - Sean Bielby
September 24 - Nelson Olstrom
September 30 - Kellerville
Snowflake, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Every Friday & Saturday - DJ Bill Da Cat
Live Street Performers every Friday & Saturday
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 - 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. Here is the final movie of the summer:
September 2 - Field of Dreams (Saturday)
BC LANES, 1191 M-75, Boyne City, has reopened for the season and is now forming leagues. Info: 231-582-6353.
PIED PIPER SKATERY, 4454 M-75, Walloon Lake, 231-535-6050. Reopening with regular hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, starting Sept. 9. Website has details. They are also hiring for the fall; email resumes to Maddie@piedpiperskatery.com.
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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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BC SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER - Fall sports schedules, school board election, Building Trades house for sale and more. Click here.
KORTHASE FLINN HOURS - Starting Sept. 6th, operating hours for all three KorthaseFlinn branches will go back to 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
They have offices in Petoskey at 1098 Bay View Road, Boyne City at 1150 Boyne Avenue, and East Jordan at 100 Main St., Ste. 5.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE in the official guide to the Boyne Chamber Business Expo. The Boyne City Gazette will be printing this full-color magazine-style guide to the Expo once again. 3,000 guides are printed. Of these, 2,000 will be distributed throughout Charlevoix County prior to the event and 1,000 will be given out at the Expo. PAY AND FINALIZE BY SEPTEMBER 30 TO TAKE 15% OFF YOUR BILL.
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"I LIVED IN A DUMPSTER" - Perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Sunday, September 4, at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "'I Lived in a Dumpster': How a Homeless Teenager Rose to the Top of Her Class," features a filmed interview with Karina Sanchez, a woman who overcame multiple obstacles, including homelessness, to graduate from high school with a 4.3 GPA and receive scholarship offers from some of America's top universities. "I remember feeling so terrible; no one wanted me," says Sanchez, who completed her high school career while secretly living in a dumpster behind the school. "But I thought I could do it and I would be okay." During the program, Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to consider times they have faced obstacles and how they responded. 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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