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Earlier Than the Bird shoppers get big bargains, souvenir mug on Saturday morning
 The 9th annual Boyne City "Earlier Than The Bird" holiday shopping event is Saturday, Nov. 19, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. By holding the event the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Boyne City merchants are inviting customers to get an "early bird" preview of great holiday shopping. A total of 24 merchants are offering special deals and refreshments. Even Santa will be there, and wearing his pajamas of course. TO GET YOUR MUG, stop at the Boyne Chamber office at the corner of Lake and Water Streets. Those shoppers wearing their pajamas will receive the Earlier Than The Bird coffee mug pictured above, while supplies last. (Sorry, sweats and workout clothes are not eligible as pajamas). We will also give you an updated list of all of the participating stores and their offers. The event is sponsored by the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the chamber at 231-582-6222.
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Parade registration now open
Santa Parade, downtown open house, tree lighting set for Nov. 25
 The Boyne City Holiday Open House and Santa Parade is a true community celebration of the season on Nov. 25, the Friday after Thanksgiving, from 5 to 9 p.m. The open house begins at 5 p.m. with refreshments at businesses throughout the downtown, and the parade starts at 6 p.m. Boyne Area Girl Scouts will light the Community Christmas Tree in Old City Park at 5 p.m. Following the tree lighting the Girl Scouts will lead holiday revelers in caroling. Santa will arrive on his horse-drawn sleigh, joined by some of his elves and reindeer from the North Pole. Those participating in the parade must send in a parade registration form and will line up on East Main Street between East and Lake Streets starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will follow Lake Street to Water Street through the heart of downtown. For more information, contact Karen Guzniczak, Boyne City Main Street Promotions Committee chairperson, at Country Now & Then/Up The Lazy River, 231- 582-2355, or the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 582-6222.
LIVE NATIVITY SCENE - Returning this year will be a live Nativity scene at Coldwell Banker Real Estate, 231 Water St., from 4 to 8 p.m. Kids can feed and pet Gunther the Camel and other animals. Hot chocolate, coffee and cookies will be provided.
VISIT WITH SANTA - After the parade, Santa will meet with children on the patio at Parkside Grill and Treats. In addition there will be free horse-drawn carriage rides and refreshments for Santa's guests.
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Help us choose our Annual Meeting award winners
 At our Annual Meeting at Boyne Mountain on January 19th, the Boyne Area Chamber will be honoring several local businesses, organizations and individuals for their contributions to the community. Please help us with our selections by giving us your thoughts on deserving choices for Business Leadership, Outstanding Nonprofit, Volunteer of the Year, Entrepreneur and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Heritage Award. Take this survey to give us your ideas.
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Owners seek restrictions on Open Space park property
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Mike Dow, Ron Grunch and Bob Grove shake hands after 2015 ceremony at the property.
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From the Petoskey News-Review: A new wrinkle has cropped up in the city's hopes to purchase a large chunk of waterfront property for a public park - the current owners want a conservation easement placed on the property. Following a closed session during which the members of the Boyne City City Commission discussed the ongoing property purchase negotiations between the property's owners Mike Dow and Bob Grove, city manager Michael Cain explained the new development in the purchase discussions. Cain said that Dow and Grove have said they wish to make a condition of their sale of the property, located at 475 North Lake St., across from the Family Fare store, that the property be placed in a conservation easement with the Little Traverse Conservancy. The easement would place permanent restrictions on the property, most notably that it must be used as a park, that buildings may not be constructed on it and that parking would be limited to the northernmost 60 feet of the property. Full article.
> The city commission has scheduled a public hearing on this issue for its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29.
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Ruth Witenski
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Boyne Area Community Christmas:
"Please remember those less fortunate"
An open letter from Boyne Area Community Christmas:
It's that time of year again when we count our blessings and share with those in need. Boyne Area Community Christmas has been serving our community for 62 years and along with your generous donations, we've provided Christmas for thousands of families. We are kindly asking that while you count your blessings this year, you remember those less fortunate and donate to Boyne Area Community Christmas so that no child is without at Christmastime. Each and every donation is greatly appreciated and can be in the form of non-perishable food items, new unwrapped toys, games or books.
> TO DONATE monetarily, please make checks payable to Boyne Area Community Christmas and send them c/o Eleanor West, Treasurer, 915 Robinson St. #15, Boyne City MI 49712.
> DROP-OFF LOCATION - Donations can be dropped off at the Boyne City Education Center, using the Pine Street entrance, now through Dec. 16.
> INFORMATION - Ruth Witenski, 231-582-3152 or 231-758-7287 mobile. To submit the name of a child in need, contact Nancy Hosmer at 231-582-7246.
Local businesses support Community Christmas effort
CAFE SANTE is hosting a fund-raiser for Boyne Area Community Christmas from 3 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. They will have a Holiday Prix Fixe Dinner Feature and 10% of food sales will be donated. The Pistil Whips will entertain from 8 to 11 p.m.
GRAIN TRAIN Neighborhood Market of Boyne City is excited to announce Boyne City Community Tuesdays. Shop the first Tuesday of each month at the Boyne City Grain Train and 10% of your total purchase amount will go to support the monthly selected local organization. December 6 will be the first Community Tuesday with the donation going to the Boyne Community Christmas. Each month will feature a different local organization. Help us give back to the community!
COLDWELL BANKER will again serve as a collection location for unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for the Boyne Area Community Christmas, beginning on Nov. 25. Info: 231-582-6554.
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 Written by Boyne City Manager Michael Cain, reprinted from The Review, the official magazine of the Michigan Municipal League: Team Boyne is a voluntary group of members of the business community, nonprofits and leading organizations interested in promoting entrepreneurship and development. It is a welcoming environment where new and existing businesses can get confidential support and guidance from the rest of the Boyne City community. Team Boyne brings community leaders together on a monthly basis for some very important networking. It isn't uncommon to have 25-30 people sitting around the table, each sharing what is new or important with their organization, as well as what they are hearing on the street. This way, everyone has a good, general understanding of where the community is going and any items that might need to be addressed. This process helps avoid surprises and circumvent parties working at cross purposes. It has been amazing how guards have come down and real dialogs have developed. Full article PDF. Full page-turning article, pages 36-37.
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Special Farmers Market planned for Wednesday, Nov. 23, at Red Barn
The Boyne City Farmers Market will have a special market next Wednesday, Nov. 23, so you can pick up all your local food for a Thanksgiving feast. This Saturday, Nov. 19, Cook Family Farm will be taking orders for fresh turkeys that can be picked up at the Wednesday Thanksgiving Market. Note that there will not be a market on Saturday, Nov. 26.
These winter markets are all held at the Library Red Barn on Park Street. The winter market will continue on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.
> Here are the 16 vendors at the Winter Market: Bear Creek Organic Farm, Big Medicine Ranch, Bluestem Farm, Cooks Family Farm, Ken's Fresh Fish, Korthase Brothers, Mini Farm, Pond Hill Farm, Providence Farm, Rollin' Scones, Rustic Baker, Siegrist Farm, Turtles Kitchen, Blackbird Garden, Gerber's Homemade Sweets, Coveyou Scenic Farm. The Boyne City Farmers Market is a program of the Boyne City Main Street program. Farmers Market website.
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Boyne Senior Center hosts Sunday fund-raising dinner
 The Boyne Area Senior Center is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit their building maintenance fund. The dinner will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the senior center, which is located at 411 Division St., Boyne City. The dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, cole slaw, dessert, coffee and cold drinks. Admission is by donation. A beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece will be raffled. For additional information, call the Senior Center at 231 582 6682.
BOYNE AREA VETERANS - The community of Boyne City hosts a free social gathering for all veterans from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 22 and the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Boyne Area Senior Center. Coffee and doughnuts will be donated by supportive area businesses. The senior center also offers free lunches to all veterans on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
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Eagles and Whi-Ski Inn to host community Thanksgiving dinners
 THE BOYNE CITY EAGLES will host their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, at the Eagles Hall, 106 N. Lake St. The dinner is open to the public, and there is no charge. Dinner includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, vegetables and desserts. Anyone who needs a ride or needs dinner delivered - or who would like to volunteer or donate food - is asked to call the Eagles in advance at 231-582-6904. Please consider bringing a monetary donation or a non-perishable food item; proceeds will be divided among local food pantries.
 THE WHI-SKI INN of Boyne Falls is hosting their 2nd Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from 1-4 p.m. We will be preparing a delicious meal with all the fixin's for anyone that would like to stop in and enjoy. The meal will be by donation of your choice or by bringing in non-perishable food items. All proceeds will benefit the Boyne Valley Food Pantry. This is "just a way to show our thanks and to give back to the community," the Whi-Ski Inn owners say. "Take a break from cooking this year and come on down for a traditional holiday dinner, watch a little football and give back to others at the same time." Details on Facebook.
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Sponsorships open for Bay Township Wreaths Across America
 December 17th has been declared National Wreaths Across America Day. The Bay Township Cemetery Committee teamed up with the Horton Bay United Methodist Church to form the Bay Township Area Cemeteries (BTAC) group in 2014 and is proud to announce that for the 3rd year, they will be again placing wreaths on the graves of all 45 veterans in Dyer, North Bay and Oaklawn Cemeteries in Bay Township. If you would like to sponsor a wreath, click here for a sponsor form, which also has instructions for how to sponsor online. If you would like to place a wreath on a specific grave, or have any questions, call Georganna Monk at 231-883-9867. Everyone is invited to attend the special wreath-laying ceremony, which begins at Dyer Cemetery on Camp Daggett Road on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 11:45 a.m. The Boyne City American Legion Ernest Peterson Post 228 will again be participating at this ceremony to honor and remember all of the military veterans buried in Bay Township.
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Reprinted from the MyNorth.com newsletter:
The story of Smitten By The Mitten, a Boyne City business, starts six years ago with a Google search for "best places to retire." Among the results were Traverse City and Petoskey, sparking an idea. Ivette Dixon, a Louisiana native, was moving to Michigan.
Despite never visiting the state before, she saved her money for a year, found a house on Craigslist and moved to Boyne City with her husband in 2010.
"I wanted to live someplace with camping, lakes, beaches-the outdoors," Ivette says. "There's fours seasons. I can go skiing or boating and it's beautiful. You can't find that everywhere."
When Ivette moved to Michigan, she had no intention of starting a business. She worked at several local businesses including Cafe Santé and then Petoskey Brewing. Jewelry making was a hobby. But when she wore one of her lockets while bartending, coworkers and patrons kept asking where she got it. So she started selling them on the side. Full story.
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RE/MAX to host Christmas Business After Hours on Dec. 15
 The Boyne Area Chamber's Christmas Business After Hours will be held at RE/MAX Resort Properties, 104 S. Lake St., Boyne City, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Free admission includes hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and door prizes. Lake Street Market will be co-sponsoring this event. A 50/50 drawing will "Help kids be kids" and benefit children in the Boyne City Schools. Gary Deters and Jeff Wellman have been the broker owners of the Boyne City RE/MAX office since 1992. They moved the office to its current location in 2014 for its higher visibility, better location and ability to implement many technology upgrades. In addition to Jeff and Gary, the RE/MAX staff consists of Tara Belford, Penny Cash, Beth Flynn, Brea Lamb, Monica Ross and Keisha Veryser. This team markets a wide variety of properties from all over Northwestern Michigan in Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim and Otsego counties. For more information visit www.lakecharlevoix.com or call 231-582-2400.
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RE/MAX Soup Luncheon raises funds to "Help Kids Be Kids"
RE/MAX Resort Properties is hosting their 2nd Annual Soup Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, December 2, at the Boyne City Eagles Hall. They will be offering 8 or more different soups to choose from, and all proceeds will "Help Kids be Kids." Many elementary and middle school children in Boyne City schools need our help. Money raised will help purchase backpacks, clothing, lunch boxes, school supplies, allow a child to go on field trips and mostly help our families in transition. We hope you can stop in and enjoy some hot soup while helping out our local children. Stay and eat or take out will be available. Suggestion of a $6 donation. Soups will include Chili, Chicken Noodle, Potato Ham, Seafood Chowder, Vegetable Beef, White Chili, Broccoli Cheese, Vegan and others to be announced. Details on Facebook.
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 Santa will be in his pajamas and signing books at Local Flavor for "Earlier Than The Bird"
Meet author Jeffery L. Schatzer as he signs his new book, "Visions of Sugar Plums: Twenty Years Behind The Beard" from 7 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday during Earlier Than The Bird. And of course Santa will be wearing his pajamas like all the Early Bird shoppers. Schatzer has also written "The Elves in Santa's Workshop," "The Runaway Garden," and the series, "Professor Tuesday's Awesome Adventures in History." Bring your children in to meet the man behind the beard.
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29th Annual Boyne City Lights of Love to benefit Hospice
 The Boyne Eta Nu Charities annual "Lights of Love" offers an opportunity to remember loved ones and contribute to Hospice of Northwest Michigan. This year the tree returns to its original location on the porch of the Dilworth Hotel, where a tree-lighting remembrance ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 7. After the ceremony, a light dinner will be served at the Boyne River Inn; dinner reservations are required. Flyers with donation information for lights, hearts or reserving dinner are available online and at the Boyne Area Chamber office. For additional information or to make a donation, contact Pati Scott, 04408 E. Fontenoy, Boyne City MI 49712, email patiski13@gmail.com or call 231-758-2496. Checks should be made payable to Boyne Eta Nu Charities.
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Eta Nu thanks numerous donors for Dress for Chill support
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The staff at Pat O'Brien & Associates chose
Dress For Chill as their 3rd quarter charity.
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Eta Nu Women are expressing their thanks to the community for the support they received on their "Dress For Chill" project this fall. New winter coats, pants, boots, hats, and gloves were purchased and distributed to 36 Head Start Preschoolers and 104 Boyne City Elementary School students. "We could not accomplish our goal in helping these kids without the support of so many people and organizations in the Boyne City area," said Denise Holmes, chairperson for Dress For Chill. Several businesses made generous contributions: The staff at Pat O'Brien & Associates chose Dress For Chill as their 3rd quarter charity and donated a generous amount. Cash donations from individuals and local businesses were collected in several locations throughout Boyne City. The following establishments as they served as Dress for Chill ambassadors, fielding questions and supporting program awareness: Local Flavor, BC Provisions, Huff Pharmacy, Boyne City Hardware, Inspired Living, Mary's of Boyne, Country Now and Then, Fustini's, Boyne City Bakery, En Vogue Salon, and Pat O'Brien. Community organizations came out in full support as well: BC Rotary Club, Federation of Eagles, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus and the Boyne Valley Lions Club all gave generous donations. A special thanks to Francine Sorber and all the "angels" who either provided donations or purchased complete outfits for the students. Thanks also to Mary Hickman, Family Resource Liaison at Boyne City Elementary School for her work in gathering all the information we needed ensuring a successful distribution of clothing.
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Korthase Flinn collects Toys For Tots and awards door prize
 Korthase Flinn Insurance and Financial Services is an official Toys for Tots donation location at its offices in Boyne City, East Jordan and Petoskey. They are also congratulating Richard Kuhs. He was the winner of their door prize drawing for a brand new television at the Boyne Chamber Business Expo and Taste of Boyne. Also a great big thank you to all who stopped by our Korthase Flinn booth - we had a lot of fun and look forward to future community experiences.
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Chamber and Boyne District Library unveil new smartphone apps from Mobile Appfitters
Boyne City resident Nick Pulver has started a custom app creation business called Mobile Appfitters. Two of his first projects are apps he created for the Boyne Area Chamber and the the Boyne District Library. To download the apps on your smartphone or other mobile device, search "Boyne Chamber" and/or "Boyne Library" in the App Store or Google Play. Nick met a number of local business people in his booth at last week's Business Expo and Taste of Boyne. You can contact Nick at 231.675.4591 or email
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Two ways to help raise funds for Charlevoix Area Humane Society
 The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is encouraging area residents to help them win a $500 donation from MacGregor Plumbing and Heating. MacGregor Cares is a month-long online voting contest, where 3 nominated organizations are selected. The organization with the most votes wins and receives a check for $500. You can vote once a day all month long by visiting MacGregor website.
WIN A TRIP TO MAUI - The Humane Society is also holding a raffle with $50 tickets to win a 7-night trip to Maui or $10,000 cash. Drawing will be held Dec. 16.
INFO: (231) 582-6774 and www.charlevoixhumane.org.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appétit!
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Boyne Meets Broadway dinner sells out; Show tickets available
 Boyne Meets Broadway, an annual dinner theater and musical production by students at Boyne City High School, is coming up tonight and Saturday, Nov 18 and 19. We have SOLD OUT of dinner tickets - thank you to this amazingly supportive community! You've helped out three programs at the school with fundraising - Drama, Band and Hospitality. If you've missed out, you now have an opportunity to still see the show at 7:30 p.m. but dinner is on your own. Show-only tickets are $15 and can be purchased from Up North Imagewear, the High School Office, drama students, or at the door. The show is a full Broadway Revue - including numbers from all 4 shows we saw in NYC last year: Lion King, Wicked, Finding Neverland and School of Rock.
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Turkey Trots planned for Turkey Day in Boyne City, Charlevoix
 > BOYNE CITY KIWANIS Club is organizing their 5th annual Turkey Trot 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk to be held at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 24. The race will begin and end at Veterans Park. Packet pick-up will be 2 to 6 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Edward Jones office, 101 S. Lake St. For further information contact Ruth Skop at 231-881-0945 or Gayle Harbaugh at 231-675-5725. Entrants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to Boyne area food pantries. Race registration form to print. Online registration, or pick one up at the Boyne Area Chamber, Edward Jones, Kilwins of Boyne City, or North Country Cycle Sport.
> CHARLEVOIX AREA HOSPITAL has opened registration for their annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. The 5K run/walk starts and ends at the hospital parking lot (14700 Lake Shore Drive). Register online at shop.cah.org, in person at our Wellness Workshop (411 Bridge St., Charlevoix) or on the day of the event from 7:30-8:30 a.m.The 5k run/walk starts at 8:30. Order your t-shirt or sweatshirt (extra $10) when you register online. Early shirt pickup available on Nov. 23 at the Wellness Workshop or at the event. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help support local food pantries. Costumes and leashed pets are encouraged - and you can get your photos taken at our photo booth. Registration is $15/adult, $10/youth (prices increase $5 after Nov. 20). Get more information online at shop.cah.org or by calling the Wellness Workshop at 231-437-3482.
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Breakfast Buffet coming to Boyne City Taproom Nov. 27th
The Boyne City Taproom is bringing a tradition back to Boyne City. The Sunday morning breakfast buffet returns to 220 S. Lake Street starting on Nov. 27. The buffet will include scrambled eggs, sausage links, smoked bacon, french toast soufflé, cottage fries, toast, assorted fruit and cheeses, assorted muffins, and a salad. They will also have several juice options, milk and coffee running from 11 am-2 pm. Cost is $15 per person, kids 12 and under are only $7.50.
LADIES NIGHT - The Pine Lake Lodge, upstairs from the BC Taproom, is hosting a Ladies Night with Brenda Lamb on Tuesday, December 6th from 7-9 pm. They will have about 10 vendors setting up holiday shopping booths around the perimeter of the Lodge. Details from Facebook.
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Join 7 Monks' Friar's Union on Black Beer Friday and help Camp Quality
Camp Quality Michigan would like to encourage beer lovers to visit 7 Monks Taproom in Boyne City on Friday, November 25th for their first Black "Beer" Friday. Lifetime Friar's Union Memberships will be discounted and available for only $75. And 100% of membership fees collected during business hours on Black "Beer" Friday will be donated to Camp Quality. Membership privilege details.
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Santa's Train Wonderland coming to Castle Farms December 3 & 4
Visit Santa's Train Wonderland from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 3 & 4, for a family Christmas adventure at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. Over 20 model trains, tram rides, face painting and more. Upgrade your child's ticket to a VIP Session and they'll spend an hour with Santa, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, listen to a story, get a portrait and receive a gift from Santa himself. General admission is just $5 per person. VIP Sessions sell out fast. Tickets available now.
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Next Cafe Sante wine tasting features Southern Italy on Dec. 7
 Tickets are now on sale for the next wine tasting event at Cafe Santé featuring the wines and foods of Southern Italy and the Islands on Dec. 7. The tastings occur on the first Wednesday of each month and include 4 small plate appetizers and 4 paired wine samples from a featured wine region of Europe. The tasting events begin at 6:30 p.m., there is no reserved seating and tickets are non-refundable. Again this year, tickets are $30 and are inclusive of tax and tip. Here is the schedule for the remainder of the season:
12/7 - S. Italy & the Islands, 1/4 - W. Spain & Portugal, 2/1 - S. W. France, 3/1 - Central and N. Italy, 4/5 - N. France.
> Call the Wine Emporium & Market at 582-2151 or stop in to purchase tickets.
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Hospital foundation prepares for annual Holly Daze event Dec. 2
 Plans are well underway for the holiday event of the year - Holly Daze 2016. Seats are filling up for the big night, which is just around the corner on Friday, December 2. Sponsored by Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Foundation, it will once again be held at beautiful Castle Farms in Charlevoix. This year's theme, "Home for the Holly Daze," promises a warm and friendly atmosphere, amazing food, and fantastic silent and live auction items. Proceeds will benefit an expansion of the hospital's laboratory, by far its busiest department. Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is well-known for being a leader in patient satisfaction. And while she won't take credit for it, her staff will tell you that Lyn Jenks, CEO, is the driving force behind it all. In light of her recently announced retirement, a special part of the evening will pay tribute to Lyn's contributions to Charlevoix Hospital. This year, "Gifts of Love," where bidders traditionally pledge gifts toward a chosen hospital need, will be "Gifts of Lyn." While the proceeds will benefit an important component of our laboratory, they will also honor the leader who has created such a strong and bright future for our hospital. > Seating is limited. To purchase tickets or to make a donation, contact Faye Parrish at 231-547-8501 by Monday, Nov.21.
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Lighting of the Village set for Nov. 25 in Walloon Lake
The Village of Walloon is excited to announce its 4th Annual Lighting of the Village taking place at 6 p.m. Friday, November 25. Visit the Village of Walloon for an evening of holiday cheer as the holiday lights are turned on for the first time. The Lighting of the Village is only one of many things happening in the Village this winter. The Village Green Park, next to Barrel Back restaurant, will be transformed into an ice skating rink for the duration of the winter. Ice skates will be available at Tommy's, under the Barrel Back, free of charge. Tommy's will also be renting cross-country skis and snowshoes for winter sports enthusiasts to adventure on the Melrose Township Nature Trail. Also, a snowmobile trail into the village connects with the larger trail system that reaches as far north as Mackinaw City and as far south as Grand Rapids. This trail is allows snowmobilers to drive right up to the Barrel Back for a delicious and warm break from the cold. Details.
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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.
 HOLIDAY DINING - Bella Vita restaurant, 2911 Boyne City-Charlevoix Road, will be opening for two weeks from Dec. 26 through January 8th. Call 231-582-3341 for reservations. www.bellavitaboyne.com.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Join Porter Creek Fish House for their second annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, November 26 from 10 am-1 pm. This will feature a full breakfast buffet, decorate your own cookie bar, and of course, Santa. Adults $12, children $6. Reservations recommended at 231-582-7080.
HOLIDAY PARTY PLACE - The Whi-Ski Inn is a great place to host your holiday party in a very fun atmosphere. We can accommodate up to 60 people with several catering options. Sunday thru Thursday options are readily available. You tell us a date, let us take care of the rest. Call us at 231.549.3346, message us on our Facebook page or email thebar@outlook.com for more information.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
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FRESHWATER GALLERY, 8 p.m. concerts, 231-582-2588 for tickets, $25
Friday, Nov. 18 - Steve Poltz, who played a terrific concert at Freshwater in 2014, returns to Boyne City. Polzt co-wrote Jewel's big hit "You Were Meant For Me" and has performed with her many times. Freshwater's Tony Williams says: "We have eight shows this season. I'm endorsing this as our 'Don't Miss' show of the year. He is a great storyteller, singer songwriter, musician - very engaging and funny." Here is the true story behind the longest running song in the history of the Billboard Top 100 - video.
BOYNE CITY TAPROOM, 220 S. Lake St., 8 to 11 p.m., (231) 459-4487
Nov. 23 - Allow us to introduce the Tap the Turkey party - which we intend to make an annual event. NO - we will not be attaching a tap device to a turkey and pouring our craft beer through it. YES - we will try to join in if you start tap dancing. We are also bringing over some awesome beers from our great friends at Beards Brewery. On top of that, we'll be throwing it back to the 80's with a costume contest! Prizes are listed below. Don your best 80's gear full of neons and big hair for your chance to win. First place - $50 Gift Card, 2nd - $25 Gift Card, 3rd - $10 Gift Card. Details on Facebook.
Dec. 6 - W e are hosting a Ladies Night with Brenda Lamb in the Pine Lake Lodge from 7-9 pm. We will have about 10 vendors setting up booths around the perimeter of the Lodge. Details.
Nov. 23rd - Mike Moran and Pauly James , 7-10 pm.
Nov. 25th - Black Friday Black Beer Party and Membership Drive benefiting Camp Quality. This is also going to be a Friars Union Membership drive. Memberships are discounted to $75 and all proceeds from the memberships will go to Camp Quality.
BOYNE CELTIC SESSION - 1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Nov. 20, 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:
November 22 - Dave Cisco Acoustic
November 23 - 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving Party w/ The Pistil Whips
November 29 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
December 6 - Ben Overbeek
December 13 - Honesty & The Liars
December 20 - Soul Patch Solo by Wink
December 27 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays 6-9 p.m. ($5 Pizza Night) - Nathan Bates.
> Tuesday 6-9pm: 13th - Nelson Olstrom, "The Ultimate Job Shadow" benefit for Boyne City High School Culinary Class.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m. (Mussels Night) - Nov. 17th - Nelson Olstrom. Dec.
1st - Michelle Chenard, 8th - Don Benjamin, 15th - Jake Allen, 22nd - Younce Guitar Duo, 29th - Sean Bielby & Patrick Ryan (7-10 p.m.)
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Nov. 18th - Mike Bass, 25th - Pistil Whips. Dec. 2nd - Under The Moon, 9th - Sean Bielby, 16th - Brett Mitchell "Winter Solstice Party, 23rd - Chris Calleja, 30th - Pistil Whips.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Nov. 19th - Davey O, 26th - Sean Bielby. Dec. 3rd - Nelson Olstrom, 10th - Ben Overbeek, 17th - Honesty Duo, 31st - The Shifties New Years Eve Party (8-12 a.m.)
November 18 - Two Track Mind Acoustic Duo of Dane Tollas and Mark Marino
November 23 - A Thanksgiving Eve-ning with Sean Bielby
November 26 - Charlie Witthoeft and Charley Smith AKA C Squared
Tuesday Happy Hour: All You Can Eat Wings with Pete Kehoe.
Wednesday Happy Hour: Half-off Pizza Night with Michelle Chenard.
BC LANES, 1191 M-75, Boyne City, 231-582-6353.
Entertainment at The Venue Sports Bar, 9 p.m. to Midnight.
Nov. 19 - Full Circle
Dec. 3 - Whiskey Creek
PIED PIPER SKATERY, 4454 M-75, Walloon Lake, 231-535-6050. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Website has details.
80s Night: Saturday, November 19th, 7-10pm, Dress '80s' and get $2 off entry
All Night Skate: Friday, November 25th, 10:30pm-6:30am
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HELP WANTED
 INSIDE SALES SPECIALIST - Classic Instruments of Boyne City is seeking a candidate with excellent customer skills on the phone and in person, who is driven to provide the best possible customer service experience. Automotive background is a plus. Some travel required. MS Office experience required. Full time with great benefits and a fast paced, team environment. Benefits include health care, 401k match, and profit sharing. Send resume to ron@classicinstruments.com.
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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.
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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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