Bear Creek Organic Farm
Brian Bates, Owner, 4012 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770. Tel. (231) 340-0104. www.bearcreekorganicfarm.com. Bear Creek Organic Farm is Petoskey's only USDA certified organic farm. Producing cut flowers, herbs, vegetables and chemical-free honey.
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9&10 News Named Station of the Year
The Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) has released the results of their 2013 Broadcast Awards. WWTV-WWUP/TV 9&10 News received Station of the Year in addition to 12 other awards. This is more than any other television station in their category which includes stations from Traverse City, Cadillac, Lansing and Jackson. "We are very happy to accept these awards! Our staff works as a team on a daily basis and it makes our product stand out. To be recognized in this way is an honor," says Kevin Dunaway, News Director of 9&10 News.
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US-31 detour in Petoskey to start April 2
After delays due to a longer and harsher winter
than expected, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is scheduled to begin work on US-31 and the Mitchell Street bridge in Petoskey on Wednesday, April 2.
Work has now begun beneath the Mitchell Street bridge on the substructure, to be followed by construction on US-31 between Liberty Street and the Mitchell Street bridge. This work will require starting the detour of southbound US-31 traffic on Lake Street and Ingalls Avenue beginning April 2. Northbound US-31 traffic will remain on US-31.

The project includes resurfacing and rebuilding US-31 from US-131 to the Mitchell Street bridge, median construction, traffic signal work, bridge railing reconstruction, and bridge deck repairs. The entire project investment is expected to be $3.5 million. During construction, access will be maintained to businesses within the project limits. Access to McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital will be maintained at all times, and additional signs will be placed directing motorists to the hospital.
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Sage will be closed to the public tonight for a private event. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you on Saturday for wine tasting from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm for only $10 per person and dinner beginning at 5:00 pm featuring the Steak and Lobster Special for only $34.
For Northern Lights Recreation: We are open during spring break! Call for open bowling hours (231) 347-3100. March 28 - The Virrus at 9:30 pm. The Blitz, back for the first time since 2012, playing March 29 at 9:30 pm. Join us every Friday nights during Lent for our "Go Fish" menu. Every Sunday on the lanes from 11 am - 3 pm "Sunday Family Fun" $39.95 (not including tax and tip)-1 hour bowling, up to 6 shoe rentals, large pepperoni pizza and pitcher of soda.
Maple Moon is currently buried in snow but the weather man says it will eventually thaw. The trees are tapped and we anticipate the run to begin around March 28th. They will be offering FREE tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4, and 6 PM Stay updated on our Farm Blogand on Facebook
Super Savings at the ReStore now through Friday the 28th 20% OFF new inventory: carpet squares, peel & stick vinyl tile and laminate flooring. 40% OFF pictures, buy one lamp get the second one of equal or lesser value at 50% OFF. Gift Basket Give-A-Away. Now until April 1st, stop by the store to enter a drawing to win a gift basket. The basket includes gift cards donated by local merchants. All you need to enter is a business card or your contact information and we will pick a winner on Tuesday, April 1st at 5:00. Contact the ReStore for more information 231-347-8440
Esperance in Charlevoix announces their Spring Season with Wine Tastings beginning this Saturday from Noon-4pm.There will be four delicious wines lined up for the tasting on March 29th; One White Bordeaux, the first Rose of the season and two rich reds. The tastings are just $10/person and include a small plate of cheese and bread. Call 231 237-9300 to reserve.
Celebrate your hero on March 30! Heroes walk through our halls every day - they are in lab coats, scrubs and some even wear ties. During times of illness or injury, we are dependent upon others to meet our needs, to calm our fears or to heal our physical, spiritual and emotional selves. On March 30, our nation will celebrate Doctors' Day. If there's a special physician who has positively impacted your life, we invite you to make a gift in his/her honor through The McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Guardian Angel Program. Your recipient will be notified of your gift and will receive an acknowledgement letter and custom lapel pin to wear proudly. Click here to make a donation or call 231.487.3500.
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New Patient Special: $99.00! Beacon Dental Center is offering a New Patient Special for $99.00 (Save $285.00) through March 31, 2014. Special includes healthy mouth cleaning, comprehensive oral exam, full mouth digital radiographs, oral cancer screening and fluoride treatment. To schedule an appointment, please call 231-237-4843 or visit www.BeaconDentalCenter.com for additional information.
The clock is ticking for those who still need to select a private insurance plan before the March 31 enrollment deadline. The Health Department wants those needing enrollment assistance to know they can call upon local insurance agents who are licensed in Health by the state of Michigan and certified for the Marketplace. The Health Department can also provide direct assistance. Whether using an insurance agent or the Health Department for enrollment help, appointments are recommended, and you must enroll before March 31 to receive insurance benefits during 2014. Call your preferred insurance agent or contact the Health Department at (800) 432-4121. Allow approximately 1 1/2 hours for an appointment, and have an estimate of your 2014 income ready.
Friendship Centers of Emmet County is participating in the national March for Meals campaignraising awareness of senior hunger and encouraging action of local communities. Support FCEC's Meals on Wheels by visiting the following restaurants: Papa Lou's Pizza Pub & Grill will donate $1.00 for every pizza purchased on Mondays in March; Bob Evans Restaurant will donate 15% of flier sales every Friday in March. Fliers can be found at www.emmetcoa.org. You can also win "A Meal a Month for a Year" (twelve gift certificates to local restaurants valuing $208). Raffle tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and can be purchased at the Petoskey Center or by calling 347-3211.
During the entire month of March Whitecaps Restaurant will be featuring daily Perch Specials- Lunch $12.00 Dinner $18.00. Guests can choose one of two preparations: Sautéed Lake Perch Meunière - Seasoned and complimented with fresh herb lemon butter, saffron basmati rice and fresh vegetable, or Breaded & Fried - Lightly seasoned crisp fried perch filets with remoulade sauce, beer battered French fries and fresh vegetable.
Place your ad in the 2014/15 edition of Little Traverse Bay Living. This high quality print and digital publication is a visitor and community resource, as well as a business attraction and retention tool. The recreational, quality of life and business assets of the Petoskey/Harbor Springs area are presented in this magazine-style. For more information, please email Jennifer, call 231-582-2814 or visit harborhouse.com/petoskeyharbor.htm
Festival on the Bay is on the lookout for Musicians and Comedians for "Fight for the Festival on the Bay" Friday nights in May at City Park Grill. All Types of artists accepted. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Email video and bio to music@petoskeyfestival.com. Musicians send 45 minutes of cover or original material and Comedians send 20 minutes of material. Winner of musical portion will receive: 2gigs at CPG, Support spot for headlining Saturday night act at Petoskey Festival on the Bay, 4th of July performance at Petoskey waterfront fireworks celebration .Comedy winner will receive: Featured showcase performance at City Park Grill, open slot for Petoskey festival on the Bay Saturday night Headliner. Direct all questions to music@petoskeyfestival.com
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Grain Train Natural Foods Market is hosting a Finding Your Way Gluten Free Group (GF). Join us April 2, 2014 for an evening of conversation and food as we explore GF on the go. Sure there are challenges to a GF diet but life is full of challenges. Let's celebrate the successes, explore our options and expand our palates.This group meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Grain Train Community Room (above the GT Pie Company). Everyone is welcome. Come as you are or feel free to bring along a GF dish to pass and recipes if you have a favorite treat you want to share with the group. Contact Mindy for more information. (231) 347.4914 or mindy@graintrain.coop.
Owl banding at the Headlands Dark Sky Park on April 4-5. Protecting the night sky means protecting natural habitat, and at no time is that more important than during the migration season of the saw-whet owl, an entirely nocturnal creature that relies on plumage for camouflage during the day and deep darkness for mating, migration and predation at night. Professional birder Ed Pike conducts research regarding saw-whets at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park each year, the public is invited to witness his research, though space is limited and reservations are required for this free event taking.The time is 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meet at the Guest House; more details will be provided by calling for reservations at (231) 348-1713. www.emmetcounty.org/darkskypark/
North Central Michigan College's master planning team wants to hear your ideas and vision for North Central. The public is invited to an open community forum on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in the Library Conference Center on the Petoskey campus. Share your thoughts and observations about your college. No RSVP necessary.
American Red Cross offers Community Health & Safety Classes this spring. Take a course in First Aid, CPR/AED or Babysitter's Training. All classes will be held at 2350 Mitchell Park Drive in Petoskey. Class date are April 8th. Times and fees will vary by class, visit www.redcross.org/take-a-class.com or call 1-800-RED-CROSS for details and to register for a class.
2014 Children's Health Fair, Saturday, April 12 at Petoskey Middle School Nearly 40 community agencies will be participating in the 24th Annual Children's Health Fair sponsored by McLaren Northern Michigan. The fair, which provides an educational environment where parents can learn how to keep their children healthy and safe, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the Petoskey Middle School located at 801 Northmen Drive, off of Mitchell Street in Petoskey.McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey is sponsoring the free event in recognition of April being the "Month of the Young Child." The event focuses on newborns to 12-year-olds. For more information about the Children's Health Fair, call (800) 248-6777.
Char-Em United Way is sending out special invitations to community volunteers to join the Game Changers section as the Detroit Pistons take on the Toronto Raptors, April 13 3:30pm, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. As a token of our appreciation for the work volunteers do in our community, tickets will be offered free for volunteers. If you know of a volunteer and would like this invitation extended to them, call the United Way office at 231-487-1006 and we will send the electronic invitation out with additional instructions for ordering tickets. These tickets are first come first serve until gone. Attending a game at the Palace is entertainment from start to finish, no matter who wins!
North Central Michigan College's Spring Lecture Series will feature Warren Faidley, the "Cyclone Cowboy," on Wednesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in North Central's Student and Community Resource Center gymnasium on the Petoskey campus. This lecture is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.Warren Faidley is the original professional storm chaser, pursuing storms full-time as a journalist, cinematographer and photographer. TV 7&4's chief meteorologist, Mark Watkins, will emcee the lecture program. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the North Central Michigan College Student Services office, fitness office and bookstore on the Petoskey campus and at the college's Gaylord and Cheboygan offices. For more information, call North Central Michigan College at 231-348-6621.
2014 Child Abuse Council annual spring conference- Supporting Children, Building Community on Friday April 25th 8:15am-3:30pm at North Central Michigan College. This is a great program for anyone working with children, Teachers, Social Workers, Parents and more. Cost is $45 ($35 if you register by March 22nd) with breakfast and lunch provided. Fee can be waived or reduced in some instances contact ChildAbuseCouncil@gmail.com for a full rate outline. All attendees can download a registration form at www.UpNorthChildAbuseCouncil.org Deadline is April 12th. Spnsored in part by Charlevoix, Emmet Northern Antrim Counties Great Start Collaborative, Child Abuse Council for Charlevoix and Emmet Counties, Char-Em ISD, and The Episcopal Church St. John's Chapel of Harbor Springs.
The Kitchen Painters: The Power of Passion will be on display through April 26thin the Atrium Gallery at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The exhibition's opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 4-6 pm. All CTAC members and friends of the Kitchen Painters are welcome to attend. For more information, please visit www.crookedtree.org or call Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337.
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ATTENTION!! Once again a marketing group, Priority 1 Marketing Group is falsely representing themselves to the area selling ads that they claim Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, Walloon Lake Country Club, Harbor Point, Crooked Tree and Boyne to name a few, have contracted them to print "The Golf Almanac" to be distributed in Emmet County. DO NOT fall for his misrepresentation. NONE of the clubs have agreed to participate.
The PAPER PANTRY which serves our county and others provides items that food assistance programs do not accommodate. We are collecting shampoo, cream rinse, dish soap, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, and toilet paper. We accept financial donations as well. You can send donations to Cross of Christ 1450 E Mitchell Petoskey. You can also call 231-347-5448 for more information. We encourage you to get everyone involved!
North Central Michigan College and Bay View Association are offering two new courses in Petoskey this summer. Students interested in theatre will be taught by a team of nationally-respected educators from Bay View's summer faculty and North Central's English faculty. Funding for the collaboration is being provided by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and Bay View Association with provisionary funding made available from the NCMC Foundation. The courses are available for either non-credit for $130 or for 3 college credits at North Central's current tuition rates. Both courses are open to high school upperclassmen, college students and interested members of the community as space allows. Enrollment is open through Bay View's website at https://bayview.asapconnected.com/ Student questions may be addressed to Ann Chatterson at 231-838-6457.
Document Shredding Offered-Emmet County Recycling will once again offer affordable drop-off document shredding in 2014. Shred-It will be on site at the Drop-off Center (7363 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs) from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays May 10, July 26 and September 13. Cost is $5 per small bankers box/copy paper box or the equivalent. The shredded paper will be recycled and certificates of destruction are available upon request. For more information call 231-348-0640.
Even though winter is trying to keep a grip on Northern Michigan, the critters know spring is around the corner. If you have been hearing noises in your attic or walls, or have awoken to the smell of skunk, give us a call today and we can remove your unwanted varmints. Varmint Removal & Repair, LLC 231 881-4460.
Gift Box Corporation is offering FREE printing plates and FREE printing with only a $25 set up fee when ordering 500 units. Offer valid on select reusable grocery totes, non-woven reusable totes, thermal totes, paper shopping bags, merchandise bags, eurototes, boxes, plastic bags, and custom ribbon. Offer good for 1 color 1 side printing only. Contact Stacey Croton for details. 231.242.8172 or Stacey.croton@800giftbox.com
One Hundred for One Hundred Challenge: Help support Petoskey Festival on the Bay as a $100 Sponsor!Our goal is to find 100 sponsors who can donate $100 and all money raised will help us bring big events, bigger bands, and really big fun to Festival 2014! Download a sponsor form from the festival website: http://www.petoskeyfestival.com/petoskey-festival-become-sponsor
Petoskey Plastics and NCMC are featured in this great video produced by students at Boyne City High School through the Char-Em ISD. The video promotes manufacturing in the region and how students can pursue careers in manufacturing. If you have three minutes to spare, watch the video and be proud of our area manufacturers AND our local students! Please vote to give the Char-Em students a chance to win a $2,000 popular vote. You can vote by signing into your YouTube account or by creating a new one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLb56PUrHsQ&list=PL9RfdUYEMIvoUI8Ibc6-3WfPxyvCPf3NL&index=2
WWTV-WWUP/TV 9&10 News is reaching out to viewers with a new feature called My View. This feature is a collection of pictures that will give a true snap shot of life in Northern Michigan or wherever travel leads- from sunrise to sunset to the monumental moments of life. Viewers can upload pictures via My View on 9and10news.com and our Facebook page. "Basically every life has a story. Every day something happens, be it little or big, and those moments are what shape us and our views of the world," says Kevin Dunaway, News Director of 9&10 News. "We want to give our viewers a chance to share their story by sharing their view." Contact Trisha Dodd 800.782.7910 x3307 or trishadodd@9and10news.com
New awards from Essence of Emmet group recognizes local leaders in historic promotion and preservation of Emmet County. To be eligible for the awards, the recipient(s) must be individuals and organizations dedicated to the preservation, presentation and promotion of the history and culture of Emmet County. (Individuals serving on the Essence of Emmet group are not eligible.) Work or programs must have taken place in the last 18 months within Emmet County, though the nominated party does not need to be a resident of Emmet County. The public is encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for these awards, which have several different categories. Complete details, nomination form and deadline: www.emmetcounty.org/historical/ Questions? (231) 348-1704 or beckerle@emmetcounty.org
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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskey.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770
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