FRIENDS @ THE CARNEGIE SPEAKER SERIES on Mon. June 23^rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Bldg., 451 E. Mitchell St., will feature Doc Fletcher and his program on canoeing and kayaking in Michigan "Every River Tells a Tale." The public is invited and admission is free. There will be a book sale and signing and a chance to win a free kayak or canoe trip. Sponsored by the Petoskey District Library and Friends of the Library. Call 231-758-3100 for more information or visit the web site at http://www.petoskeylibrary.org/using-the-library/programs/ .

Crooked Tree Arts Center is hosting two opportunities for community members to provide input for the Public Art Plan for Downtown Petoskey. The Petoskey Downtown Management Board has recently contracted with the Crooked Tree Arts Center to provide a Public Art Plan. The community forums will be held in the Carnegie Building on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at 10 am and Tuesday, September 23, 2014  at 5:30 pm. The meetings will be facilitated by a volunteer from the arts center's board of directors. For more information, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337. The Carnegie Building is connected to the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 451 E. Mitchell, Petoskey.

North Central is honored to host our first Farm Expo on campus. We'll have equipment, products, displays, information, food and more.  Please join us! On June 24^th from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the North Central Michigan College, Health Science Education Center. Cost is $10 in advance (includes light supper and all materials) or $15 at door. Come for an hour or an evening to learn first-hand about farming practices, products and equipment.  Learn from the experts about new business opportunities, products, and techniques in farming.  Network with farmers and friends.  Food provided by North Central Iron Horse Cafe.  Indoor and outdoor demonstrations. For more information.

The sixth annual Night of Arts in beautiful Harbor Springs is on Thursday, June 26, 2014, beginning at 7:00 pm.  Thirteen wonderful galleries, boutiques and studios will be on the walk this year in downtown Harbor Springs and outlying areas.  You are invited to view new works of art, adornments and antiques, while sampling gourmet delights and refreshments. The entire event is free of charge and will proceed rain or shine. For more information contact the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce at 231.526.7999 or visit the website at www.visitharborsprings.com. Additional sponsors for the Gallery Walk are Crooked Tree Arts Center, Petoskey Area Visitor Bureau, and the Harbor Springs Fine Art Galleries and the Harbor Springs Area Chamber.   

Char-Em has been chosen as one of the locations for the Great Start Regional Forum on Friday, June 27th, from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the Charlevoix Public Library conference rooms at 200 Clinton St, Charlevoix.Those who are interested in attending the forum can register online prior to June 23th at https://janus.pscinc.com/OGS/, or you can contact the United Way office at 231-487-1006 or via email at info@charemunitedway.org. For those who are unable to attend an online survey will be available on June 23rd at https://www.surveymoney.com/s/O. A copy of the plan can be found for your reference and review at http://1.usa.gov/1eY4j32. If you have questions contact Renee DeMars-Johnson at the Office of Great Start, 517-241-0162.

The 9th annual Waterfront Wine Festival takes place in downtown Harbor Springs June 28, 4-7 pm. Hosted by the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and Scenic Michigan, the event transforms the Harbor Springs waterfront to a wine tasting setting with some of the best wines of Michigan and the U.S. In addition to the wines, food samplings from area dining establishments will be available and there will be raffle tickets with great prizes. Tickets are available from the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce in Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs IGA, Toski Sands Market and Wine Shop, and Glen's Fresh Market. Tickets are also available online: www.waterfrontwine.org. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and include two wine tastings.

Shakespeare Rehearsal Showcase:  Saturday, June 28, 2014; 1:00 pm; Bay View Campus Lawn. The public is invited to join the fun on Bay View's historic campus as theatre students rehearse scenes from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The showcase is the culmination of a week-long theatre intensive co-sponsored by Bay View Association and North Central Michigan College.    Location is the lawn near the front of Hall Auditorium. (Rain location: inside Hall Auditorium).  Additional support provided by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and the NCMC Foundation.  Free -- please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Interested in enrolling in the Theatre Intensive or the hybrid course, Investigating Shakespeare's Plays? Enrollment runs through June 23.  For information, please visit http://bayview.asapconnected.com/Courses.aspx?CourseGroupID=9287  or call coordinator, Ann Chatterson at 231-838-6457.

Weekly Dixieland Worship and concert series begins on July 3^rd. The Thursday evening Dixieland Worship Services and Concerts begin on July 3 at 7 p.m. and run through August at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey.  The concerts feature the Epsilon Jass Band (EJB). Each week, the 30-minute service of music and message is followed by a one-hour concert filled with the sounds of lively music and glimpses into the history of Dixieland jazz. For more information, contact Tisha Cone at 231-347-4792 or office@petoskeypres.org.

MacGregor Cares - Monthly Community Giving Program. June's MacGregor Cares participants are: The Village Of Hillside, Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, andJunior Achievement Of Northern Michigan. One of these fine groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating. Click the link below to vote! Do you know of a group, organization or fundraiser that needs help in the community? We're here to help them reach their goals. Nominate by clicking the following link! http://www.macgregorplumbing.com/macgregor-cares

New Summer Hours for the Twisted Olive! We will be open every day including Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., serving Cafe and Bistro Menus from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Refresco Menu from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Evening Menu from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Happy Hour daily from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Beginning Monday Evening, June 16th we are offering a special 3 course menu with wine pairings. The three course feature is $35 per person and the three wine pairings are $25 per person. Reservations are suggested for evening service, please contact us at 231 487 1230.

The 6th Annual Little Traverse Triathlon takes place along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Harbor Springs, MI. The 600M swim is in the Little Traverse Bay. The 19.6 mile ride heads up the "Tunnel of Trees" route along M-119. The 4 mile run heads along the water and is a flat, fast course. This is going to be a great family event. We will have everyone from the serious triathlete to a ton of first time racers. Harbor Springs is gorgeous in July, let's have some fun! A FREE MINI KIDS RACE is included. This race is presented by Bay Tennis & Fitness. To register go to littletraversetri.com Event Coordinator is Okee Westbrook: okee@baytennisandfitness.com Race Director is Tom Behan: twb@baytennisandfitness.com 231-487-1713.

Leo's Neighborhood Tavern has cancelled Karaoke for the summer, but look for its return in the fall!

In honor of Father's Day, Shot Makers is running a special on Sky Caddie watches. These watches track distances, keeps score, pace of play, time and many other things.  Price is typically $169 but through Father's Day the price has been reduced to $149.  Also we are running a fun promotion with Nike.  Purchase a new set of Nike Covert Irons and get a FREE 2014 Covert Driver (valued at $299).  We also have all the new stuff that TaylorMade, Nike, Mizuno, Adams and PowerBilt has to offer.  We are your full service stop for equipment, apparel, rain gear, club repair and grips.  Open Tuesday thru Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Visit us at www.shotmakersgolfcenter.com!

Brown Motors welcomes Terry Ann Moore as a Sales Consultant. Terry Ann's background in customer service is extensive. Terry Ann is eager to help you find the new or used vehicle that fits your needs, demands, and style. Her goal is to make your next vehicle purchase a very pleasant experience. Terry Ann looks forward to develop an ongoing happy business relationship with all her new Petoskey Chamber friends. Call Terry Ann at Brown Motors: 231.439.9611.

The Little Traverse Association of Home Builders (LTAHB) recently announced its annual awards for distinguished service. Associate of the Year award was Geri Nelson of DTE Energy. Patrice and Doug Carlson of DWS Builders were the Builder of the Year and received top honors from the 2014 Northern Michigan Home Show. Jeff Grantham of Grantham Building and Remodeling received the association's President's Award. Robin Hissong Berry of Pro Build received the Dick Crawford Award. Tom Adams of Birchwood Construction received the Clyde Whaley Award. President Scott Gwizdala of Pro Build presented a Past Presidents Award to Arlene McKinney of Harbor/Brenn Insurance for her past service in 2013. The LTAHB includes builders, remodelers, tradesmen, suppliers and affiliated businesses in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Otsego and Emmet counties.