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Free Clinic, food pantry host Business After Hours tonight
 After taking the summer off, the Boyne Area Chamber's Business After Hours will start up again at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Sept. 15. Hosting the business networking event will be the Good Neighbors Food Pantry and Boyne Area Free Clinic, located at 624 State St., Boyne City. The Grain Train Natural Foods Market will be providing hors d'oeuvres, and Stiggs Brewing Co. will provide beer. There is no charge for admission or refreshments.
Good Neighbors Food Pantry is celebrating its first anniversary. It opened in September 2015 with the goal of creating a community-based food pantry to provide healthy food to Boyne area families in need.
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! More about Ashley, as announced previously.
NEXT MONTH - Van Dam Custom Boats, 970 E Division St., hosts our BAH on Thursday, Oct. 20.
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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.
Harvest Festival live music schedule
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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| Jim Rivers Band
| Indigo Moon
| Spectrum
| That 70's Band
| Hoaglund & Gold
| Kellerville |
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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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Send us your "Hot Deals" and job listings for our new-look website
 The Boyne Chamber's redesigned website went live this week and we encourage our members to send us their contributions for two new sections:
HOT DEALS - Email jim@boynechamber with a special offer from your business and we will post it for you in this new section. It can be "evergreen" or tell us when the offer expires.
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Deadline extended for Harvest Festival Scarecrow Contest
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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 noon Wednesday, Sept. 21 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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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.
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.
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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 Sept. 30 and take 15% off your bill. Open to Chamber members only. Call Chris at (231) 582-2799 or click here to reserve your ad online.
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Leadership Charlevoix County kicks off with retreat on Beaver Island
Leadership Charlevoix County kicked off its sixth year with a team-building retreat for the 21 class members on Beaver Island Sept. 11-12. Before boarding the Beaver Island Boat Company ferry, the class kicked off their retreat at the Charlevoix Public Library with a team-building exercise led by Drew Baar from Camp Daggett. Once on the island, the class took in the sights, sounds and places of interest for the next day and a half, including an overnight stay and tour at the CMU Biological Center, visits to the Community Center, the Mormon Print Shop, Marine Museum, Little Sand Bay, the Beaver Island Transfer Station, Beaver Island Community Schools, Health Center, District Library, Chamber of Commerce, and Welke Airways/Air Ambulance Service. Over the next nine months, participants will take part in sessions involving Government; Ethics, Culture and Philanthropy; Economic Development; Education; Health and Human Services; and Environment and Natural Resources. The class will also learn "hands on" leadership skills including public presentations, how to run a meeting, grant writing, and conflict resolution. Class members will collaborate throughout the year on a community service project. 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 the Boyne Area Chamber at 231-582-6222 or visit www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com.
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Charlevoix Hospital now offers Behavioral Health services
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The Behavioral Health Dept. team, from left: Heather Elzinga, Lori Katzman MD, Michael Lucido PhD, and Michalene Wright, Physician's Office Clinical Coordinator
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In response to the overwhelming need for mental health services in our local communities, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital has opened its new Behavioral Health Department. Providers will see patients in both Charlevoix and Boyne City, making care as convenient as possible for all age groups. Heading the department is long-time provider Lori Katzman, MD, a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Joining her is Michael Lucido, PhD, Michalene Wright, Physician's Office Clinical Coordinator, and Heather Elzinga, office coordinator. These providers have worked together for more than 15 years and have an extraordinary reputation in northwestern Michigan.
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In the news...
Boyne City says 'nay' to horses on new Avalanche trails - News story
City likely to amend fireworks ordinance - News story
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"Creating a Culture of Flexibility" is HR program on Sept. 23
 "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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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appétit!
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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 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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Friggy's celebrates first anniversary; Entire menu is $5 or less
 Friggy's SOBO Pub is celebrating its first anniversary this month by offering any of their regular menu items for $5 or less. Owners Jeff and Deb Leppala thanked their customers for their support and noted that they have become known for "not only our delicious food and beer menu of over 140 options, but also our Cheers for Charity" when they hosted the Boyne City Spelling Bee and the American Legion Poker Run, raising a combined $6,000 for the Boyne River Sculpture, Charlevoix Area Humane Society and American Legion veterans. "We are proud members of Boyne Appétit and proud members of the Boyne Area Chamber." This fall they will be organizing pool leagues and a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas during football season. Friggy's is open 365 days a year and serves food until 2 a.m. every day, along with carry-out food, wine and beer. Here is their full menu with daily specials of spaghetti on Monday, tacos on Tuesday, wings on Wednesday, Coneys on Thursday, fish on Friday, brisket and steak on Saturday and Pasties on Sunday. Friggy's is located at the corner of Main and Front Streets in Boyne City, phone 231.459.4102. Facebook Page.
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 Porter Creek Fish House offers fall specials; Now taking holiday party reservations
Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe is now offering some great specials:
> Wednesday, Burger & a Beer, $8
> Thursday, Rack Rib Special, $12 Half $21 Full
> Friday, All-you-can-eat Fish Fry, $13.95
HOLIDAY PARTIES - Porter Creek Fish House is also ready to assist you in hosting a memorable Holiday Party for your employees, volunteers or civic organization. Our intimate Captain's Den seats up to 50, while our spectacular main dining room seats up to 100. It pays to book early; book by November 9 for 10% off your food bill, or between November 9 and November 30 for 5% off your food bill. For help with planning your party, contact Deb Jason at 231-373-2617 or deb.jason@sommersetpointe.com.
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Aten Place hosts conservancy fundraiser concert Sunday
 Aten Place has been a supporter of two of Northern Michigan's finest non-profit organizations for several years. The Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association fund-raiser was held last week and the Little Traverse Conservancy concert event will be held from 5-8 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 18. Please consider this an invitation to attend.
>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. Register online at landtrust.org or call 231-347-0991.
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Restaurants announce their hours for fall/winter season
BELLA VITA Italian Restaurant will be open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
ROBERTS RESTAURANT will be closed on Wednesdays for the fall and winter. They open at 7 a.m. the other six days of the week and close at 2 p.m. except on Fridays when they are open until 8 p.m.
LAKE STREET MARKET will be open 11-7 Monday through Thursday, 11-8 Friday, 10-8 Saturday, and closed Sunday. Co-owner Liz Glass explained it this way: "Staff is in short supply around town, as you may have noticed, and Liz and Chris are getting a little too old for the seven-days-a-week thing. So sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. And sincere thanks for your continued support! Please share so we can get the word out."
WATER STREET CAFE is closed for the rest of September. They will reopen for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in October. Info: 231-622-1098.
WHI-SKI INN will open at 4 pm Mondays, just in time for HAPPY HOUR this fall. Monday remains our CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY, with drink specials, and let's not forget about MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL. Tailgate specials every Monday evening with plenty of T.V.'s to catch the game. The rest of the week (TUES - SUNDAY) - we will be opening at NOON vs 11 am.
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Boyne Appétit Wednesdays: Specials at 12 restaurants continue
Every Wednesday evening, September through June, a dozen local eateries will offer Boyne Appétit! Wednesdays specials that include two drinks and an appetizer to share for $15 or less. 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. For updates on what is being served, 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. Here are the current features:
- 7 Monks Taproom - Two Michigan drafts of your choice and a 10" specialty pizza for $15.
- BC Pizza South - One large order of boneless or traditional wings (choice of sauce) plus two drinks for $15.
- Boyne City Taproom - Two draft beers or wine by the glass with your choice of Southwestern Chicken Dip, Pulled Pork Nachos, or Loaded Vegetarian Nachos, $15.
- 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.
- 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.
- Friggy's SoBo Pub - Two drinks and an appetizer for $10. And every item in the pub is $5 or less through Sept. 30 - first anniversary special.
- Porter Creek Fish House at Sommerset Pointe - Two glasses of beer or wine with any one of our appetizers for $15.
- Red Mesa Grill - 2 Casa Margaritas and 2 Happy Hour Appetizers of your choice for $15.
- Trophy Room Pub & Pizzeria at Boyne Mountain - Two Featured Draught Beers & Cheesy Bread for $15.
- The Venue Sports Bar in BC Lanes - One ultimate nacho and two drinks for $15.
- Whi-Ski Inn of Boyne Falls - Any appetizer from our menu with two drinks for $15: (Beer, wine or mixed drinks).
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Farmers Market continues twice a week in Veterans Park
It's the height of the produce season at the Boyne City Farmers Market, as tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, peaches, blueberries and numerous other fresh fruits and vegetables are in great abundance right now. The market is open rain or shine in Veterans Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Boyne City Farmers Market is a program of the Boyne City Main Street / Downtown Development Authority. The market is open rain or shine every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in Veterans Park. Farmers Market website
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Humane Society raising funds with Dining For Paws dinner
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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North Central College luncheon lecture series begins Sept. 23
 North Central Michigan College's fall luncheon lecture series will begin Friday, September 23. All programs will be held on Fridays in the College Library conference room. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. The schedule:
- September 23 - The Harp.
- October 7 - Newspapers and Democracy.
- October 21 - Michigan's Energy Outlook.
- November 4 - Digging For History at Colonial Michilimackinac.
- November 18 - How the Election Was Won.
- December 2 - Turbine Blades.
- December 16 - Careers in Aviation.
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Create Arts Studio grand opening set for Saturday, Oct. 1
 Stop by the studio from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, to say hello, check out the new space and make some really cool art.
* Studio Tours
* Scratch-Foam Printmaking
* Tin Can Robots
* Art Starts
* and of course... yummy treats
*This is a free event that will be fun for the whole family*
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 BOYNE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Boyne District Library. The topic is The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park (pictured at right) , presented by Karen Schmidt. Refreshments at 12:30 pm, meeting at 1 pm. New members are always welcome. Questions? email Cathy at cjholt52@gmail.com.
WOMEN'S WISDOM CIRCLE - 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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 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 7-10 p.m.
> Friday, Sept. 16 - The Shifties
> Wednesday, Sept. 21 - The Pistil Whips
Saturday, September 17 - Josh Hall
Friday, September 23 - Ben Overbeek
Saturday, September 24- Josh Hall
Friday, September 30 - Ben Overbeek
Saturday, October 1 - Eric Jaqua
FRESHWATER GALLERY and Concert Venue in Boyne City 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.
BOYNE CELTIC SESSION - 1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sept. 18, and continuing on the first and third Sundays of the month. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library.Info: sparky@synergysong.com.
"Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features and live music, 6-9 pm
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 ($5 Pizza Night) - Nathan Bates
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. (Mussels Night) - Sept. 15th - Jake Allen, 22nd - Younce Guitar Duo, 29th - Nathan Towne
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.:Sept. 16th - Ben Overbeek, 23rd - Pistil Whips (Harvest Fest), 30th - Das Shifties (Oktoberfest)
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Sept. 17th - Sean Bielby, 24th - Honesty Duo (Harvest Fest)
Holding their First Anniversary Bash from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 24 -From 2-4 we will have kids activities, and from 4-8 more adultthemed fun, with 4 hours of live music from The Lopers and Joe Wright, games, prizes, and of course plenty of swag! More to follow on this.
Forty Acres Tavern, 7-10pm
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
BC LANES, 1191 M-75, Boyne City, 231-582-6353.
PIED PIPER SKATERY, 4454 M-75, Walloon Lake, 231-535-6050. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Website has details.
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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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HELP WANTED
SOUS CHEF - Café Sante is actively seeking a Sous Chef. Applicant must be passionate about food, energetic, have a culinary background, demonstrate leadership skills & have a working knowledge of food costing. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacations, profit sharing & dining discounts while working in a growing and progressive company. Come work in a creative and fun restaurant located on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City. Apply in person or online at www.magnumhospitality.com.
ASSISTANT VENUE COORDINATOR - If you are a night owl, we want to talk to you! Castle Farms is seeking an energetic, hard-working, personable individual to assist our Venue Coordinators in facilitating wedding ceremonies, as well as closing receptions and other events. This individual must be mature, outgoing, and willing to work weekends and late evenings. The position requires thinking on your feet and exceptional communication skills. We're looking for someone to can carry out our high standards for events as well as tear down/clean up at the end of the night. This position is part-time. Stop in with your completed application for a chance at an on-the-spot interview. Details and application.
CNC MACHINIST - Do you hunt, fish, ski, snowmobile, boat? Enjoy all 4-seasons in the beautiful northwest lower peninsula. Precision Edge Surgical Products in Boyne City is looking for Star and Rollomatic CNC Machinists. Prior experience in operation and set-up of CNC Lathes and Mills desired. Good math, computer, communication skills and ability to work in a team oriented environment essential. Our company provides competitive wages, flexible benefits including 401(k) and a clean, temperature controlled environment. Visit us at www.precisionedge.com or send resume to patt.blanchard@precisionedge.com.
BC LANES - What will you be doing this Fall? We have immediate openings for wait staff (starting at $5/ hr. plus tips), bartending (starting at $6.50/ hr. plus tips), kitchen, and laser tag attendants. Must be 18 yrs. old to apply and like working nights and weekends in a fun upbeat environment. Apply online at www.bclanes.com.
SEND YOUR JOB
listing to jim@boynechamber.com to place it in this newsletter and the Chamber website.
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BLOOD DRIVES - Two American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held soon:
> Sept. 20, 12:30 - 5:15 p.m., Eagles Lodge 1583, 106 River St., Boyne City.
> Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m., Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave.
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STARTING A BUSNESS? Individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment, will have the opportunity to attend a Starting a Business workshop Wednesday, October 5 in Petoskey. The workshop is being offered by the Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with North Central Michigan College, and is being held from noon to 2:30 p.m. in Room 536 of the North Central Student and Community Resource Center, 1515 Howard Street. There is no charge to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is required by contacting the SBDC at 231-922-3780. Online registration is also available at sbdcnorthwest.org. Seminar details.
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"ROCK THE HOLIDAYS" is the Boyne Chamber's next social media/email marketing seminar designed to help your business have a great holiday shopping/dining season. It's not until November 8th, but mark your calendar now. It runs from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the library Community Room and will include coffee and pastries. No charge for chamber members, $10 for non-members. Watch for details and registration in future newsletters.
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COPING WITH BULLIES will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Sunday, Sept.18, at 6:30 p.m. The program features a filmed interview with Scott Larson. "You have three parties involved when it comes to bullying," Larson explains. "There are the bully, the victim, and the bystanders. Most people, as bystanders, don't think they contribute to bullying, but that is probably the group that has the most power." During the program, participants will have the opportunity to tell of times they've faced bullying and how it impacted their lives. 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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