June 27, 2014
Welcome New Members

Dodson Group, Jeff Dodson, Owner, 2305 East Paris Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Tel. (616) 575-0254.  www.dodson-group.com

Merchant services, POS systems, mobile credit card processing, reloadable credit cards, and check processing. 
Happy Anniversary

Lavender Hill Farm celebrates 10 years in business.

Located at 07354 Horton Bay Rd. (3 miles from US 31), Boyne City, MI 49712.
www.lavenderhillmichigan.com Tel. (231) 582-3784. See our beautiful rolling hills of lavender, enjoy a tour of the fields, join a class in making lavender wands, walk the lavender labyrinth, shop in the gift shop, or sit under the big walnut tree to relax and contemplate the serene countryside. 

OsborneKlein, Ameriprise Financial celebrates 10 years of chamber membership. Located at 600 Charlevoix Avenue in Petoskey. Tel. (231) 439-0911.

Most of us have multiple financial goals. Deciding what to handle, when and how can be complex. Working together, we can prioritize your needs and develop strategies to help you meet those goals.
Ribbon Cuttings

Hobby Lobby celebrates their new Petoskey store location at 1305 Spring Street.

Laurie Rishell is the Store Manager. Tel. (231) 348-0991. www.hobbylobby.com
Hobby Lobby is considered a leader in the arts and crafts industry. We have 571 stores across the nation that average 55,000 square feet and offer more than 67,000 crafting and home decor products.
RE/MAX Resort Properties celebrates their new office location at 104 S. Lake Street, Boyne City, MI  49712. Tel. (231) 582-2400. www.lakecharlevoix.com. We are full time real estate agents who are qualified to assist you in buying or selling your home. We have a keen sense of the local market and know property values, time spent on the market, appreciation of the market, and how to gain the best exposure for your property. 
Movers and Shakers
Airway Oxygen Inc. Named Quality Respiratory Care Provider.  Airway Oxygen Inc. has been named a quality respiratory care provider under a program aimed at making sure residents cared for by home care organizations have access to respiratory care services provided by qualified respiratory therapists. Airway Oxygen Inc. has received this award for the third consecutive year. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) started the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) program in 2003 to help consumers make informed choices about their health care. Airway Oxygen is located at 330 W. Mitchell St., Tel. 348-8343.
Celebrate the 4th in Petoskey


Member News
This Weekend

'New Moon Stargazing!' Friday June 27th at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park. The program will focus on all of the other Moons in our planetary system, of which there are over 160 and will include the history of Moon discovery, what qualifies an object as a Moon, who gets naming rights, how do we find them in the sky, and more. And that's not all: As a bonus, June 27th is near the peak of the Bootid Meteor Shower. Program is timed to include sunset, and guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring a picnic, and stay late. Telescopes will be on hand. No reservations are needed. Event takes place rain or shine! If you have questions, call (231) 838-8181 or email darksky@emmetcounty.org.

 

Today, Friday June 27th is the last day for Blissfest office & online ticket sales. That's right, the LAST DAY to order tickets from the office or online. Call us at 231-348-7047 to order yours today! Adult weekend passes will be available at our ticket outlets until July 10th and all tickets will be available at the gate during the course of the festival.

 

Meet & Greet nature and landscape photographer, Jim Jacoby, at Stafford's Gallery behind Stafford's Perry Hotel on Friday, June 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Jim will be on site and looks forward to showing his new collection.

 

Community Appreciation Day Picnic. Please join us for First Federal's Community Appreciation Day Picnic to be held on Friday June 27th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at our Alanson Branch Office located at 6232 River St., Alanson, MI.  It is our pleasure to provide a FREE picnic lunch in appreciation of the communities that we are privileged to serve.  The menu includes: Pulled Pork Sliders, Chips & Cookies etc. There will be fun activities for the children as well.  We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Harbor Springs Outdoors Club is having an open house on Saturday June 28th from 11:00 a.m. - 3: 00 p.m. at the HSOC facility on 6975 W. Robinson Rd, Harbor Springs. There will be a picnic lunch provided. Target ranges will be open for free public use. We have short and long distance (500 yard) target ranges, a cowboy range and an archery range. Instructors will be available to assist on all ranges. Youth sized equipment will be available for use. The HSOC provides Hunter Safety classes several times a year as well as CPL classes. We sponsor several fun events throughout the year. More information available at www.harborspringsoutdoorclub.com

 

Friske's Farm Market is have a Strawberry Social on June 28th from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. featuring fresh and sweet strawberries! Try a pancake breakfast, orchard tour, or pick your own strawberries. Get your fill of Strawberry Shortcake and Cream Pie! Plus see a very special group of high school students from Saline, MI, known as "Fiddler's Restrung." This 21 member string ensemble is renowned all over the state for their musical talent and energetic performances playing numerous styles of folk and fiddle music and will be performing at 1:00 p.m. So much to see and do and taste, for more information call 231-599-2604 or visit www.friskie.com

Next Week

The Petoskey Stars and Stripes reminds you that if you are interested in being in the 4th of July parade, on Friday July 4th at 6:00 p.m. your application must be received by Monday, June 30th. You can download an application here or stop by the Petoskey Chamber Office.

 

Have you check out Crooked Lake Sailors? At Crooked Lake Sailors, youth and adults have fun! Be on the water, learn to sail! Sessions begin June 30th thru Aug 8th. For details got to www.crookedlakesailors.org or contact Margie Graham 231-838-7775.

 

As of July 1st Sandra Lee Photography Studio & Gallery will be in a new location. Stop by the first floor of Mitchell Street Suites next door to Grand Traverse Pie Co to say Hi and see our new space. Sandra Lee Photography Studio & Gallery 231-622-2066 www.sandraleephotographystudio.com

 

U.S.A advanced to round 16!  Watch the game at Leo's Neighborhood Tavern on

Tuesday July 1st at 4:00 p.m. Best Viewing in Petoskey!

 

Consignment Resale is going out of business. 25-50% off everything this week. All displays must also go. Auction on July 3rd for everything left, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

Want to try a new place to see Lake Charlevoix fireworks? Join Conservancy staff as we celebrate our nation's freedom from the vantage point of The Hill Nature Preserve overlooking Boyne City. Hike will begin at Dusk on July 4th. From the Parking area on Clute Road we will hike about 1 mile to the top of The Hill. Registration is required by calling LTC at 231.347.0991 or through our website, www.landtrust.org. Bring a backpack with a blanket to sit on, any snacks you might want, and a flashlight. We will have a small bonfire and provide s'mores for you while watching the fireworks over Lake Charlevoix. PLEASE NOTE: NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED AT THE NATURE PRESERVE.

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A Painting Workshop at CTAC. Internationally known artist, Susan Blackwood will conduct a painting workshop at Crooked Tree Arts Center July 7th-10th. Class meets from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with an additional evening session highlighting how to capture images for later use in painting. The workshop will focus on painting water, a perfect topic for Northern Michigan.  Ms. Blackwood will take students on a journey capturing dew, raindrops, waves, and the ocean or in this workshop our freshwater seas. Blackwood has been teaching workshops around the country and overseas in Pakistan, the Bahamas, Great Brittan, France, and Italy.  This a wonderful opportunity for artists and hobbiests with some painting experience. To sign up for the workshop, go to www.crookedtree.org or call 231 347-4337.
 

North Central Michigan College and Bay View will offer a special writing workshop, Write Your Heart Out: The Craft of The Personal Essay from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 7th to July 11th on the beautiful Bay View Campus. Discover powerful stories from your life and tell them in ways that will resonate with others, whether in print or online. The class is taught by North Central instructor Ken Winter, former editor and publisher of the Petoskey News-Review. Winter is also a Teacher Consultant with the National Writing Project. The course is open to anyone and the course, including book, is $46 for Bay View members and $56 for non-members.  Register online at http://www.bayviewassociation.org/education-14/.

 

 "An Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction" will run Tuesday mornings from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. beginning July 8th at the office of Integrative Medicine - Carin Nielsen, MD.  Facilitated by Chris Frasz, MSW, the course will introduce participants to the tools and methods of becoming more aware of one's thoughts and feelings through Mindfulness training and practice. Participants will learn to identify particular events and thoughts that bring on stress, as well as tools and methods for responding to and managing such stressors, such as breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, and body awareness.  Space is limited!  Contact the office at 231-638-5585 or info@CarinNielsenMD.com to reserve your seat.

 

Please join Scott Shuptrine Interiors on Thursday, July 10th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Gallery, inside Art Van Furniture, for our monthly Trending with Scott's Design Class led by resident designers Nadine Hogan and Ashley Whitley.  Learn top tips for summer entertaining and the latest seasonal trends! Light refreshments and a gift are included! Register today at scottshuptrine.eventbrite.com! For additional information, please contact the gallery at 231-348-2013.

 

Camp Daggett invites the public to participate in wonderful events this spring and summer, supporting scholarships for youth at camp and in the Adventure Center.  Kayaking enthusiasts are invited to participate in the 6th annual Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, a fundraising event for the Camp Daggett Adventure Center (CDAC), Saturday, July 19th and Sunday July 20th from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. Beginners and advanced adult kayakers will paddle the 30 miles along the beautiful Walloon Lake shoreline and raise much needed dollars for scholarships for children to attend Camp Daggett Adventure Center programs. There is a one-day and two-day option. For more information, call 231-347-9742 or visit www.campdaggett.org.

Of Special Note

The Petoskey Stars and Stripes needs you this July 4th! As in the past, there will be a community parade, live music at the waterfront and fabulous fireworks. These festivities would not be possible without donations from our community. Please consider supporting this great event for Petoskey! Donations can be sent c/o Petoskey Stars and Stripes, PO Box 2361, Petoskey, MI 49770 or be dropped off at Bearcub Outfitters, Busy Bodies Bounce Town or Northern Copy Express or the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.

 

Char-Em United Way Thanks Donors, Celebrates Success, & Announces John Newton Award Winners! Char-Em United Way Campaign was capped off with a Celebration! Thanks to Odawa Casino for again hosting our breakfast celebration which took place on June 12th. The event is the culmination of our annual fundraising campaign and provides a public venue for thanking donors, recognizing volunteers, and announcing our John Newton Award winners. Anora O'Connor, Castle Farm General Manager received the John Newton Community Excellence Award and Jan Mancinelli, Executive Director for the Women's Resource Center received the John Newton Individual Excellence Award. If you are interesting in helping with the upcoming Campaign, or would like to help Char-Em United Way as a donor or volunteer, contact 231-487-1006 or info@charemunitedway.org.

 

The Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) is seeking Tribute award nominations to honor extraordinary women in northern Michigan for their personal accomplishments, commitment to strengthening the community and improving the lives of those who live here.  Honorees are selected from nominations submitted by the community-at-large, and reviewed by a selection committee also comprised of community members.  Nomination deadline is Friday, September 5th. The WRCNM, and title sponsor The Bank of Northern Michigan, will hold the Tribute awards celebration at Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, November 6th. Nomination forms are available at the WRCNM's administrative office, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey or at wrcnm.org.  Contact the WRCNM to learn more about Tribute sponsorship opportunities, nominations or tickets (231) 347-0067.

 

Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteer support for the Summer. Volunteers are needed in the ReStore, Office and On the Job Site. If you are interested in learning how Habitat offers a hand up, not a hand out, we invite to lend a helping hand today. Volunteers can see our current volunteer opportunities by clicking, www.northwestmihabitat.org/volunteer.

 

Goldmineboutique.org is a niche website created by North Central Michigan College marketing students to showcase and sell some of the antique, vintage, collectible and unique items donated to the Gold Mine Resale Shops.  The site features clothing, jewelry, collectibles, music, books and accessories including items such as an 18kt gold, diamond-studded ladies' Rolex; vintage fur hats, vintage snakeskin clutch; vinyl record collections; Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and more.  Sales generated from Gold Mine Resale Shops and goldmineboutique.org help support essential programs and services provided by Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM).  To learn more about Gold Mine Boutique or WRCNM services, contact the WRCNM administrative office at (231) 347-0067.  To browse the new online store, visit www.goldmineboutique.org.

 

Harbor Gallery new art Gallery in Petoskey at 3890 Charlevoix Ave Next to Bay Harbor on 31 231 439 3790 welcomes the Fabulous photographer (Mike) Michael Barton Prints on Canvas of great areas Wonderful colorful coffee table BOOKS Super books of Bay View / Charlevoix  / Harbor Springs Please stop in.

 

This summer season The Young Americans return to Boyne Highlands to take us on an engaging journey through the decades, as we celebrate anniversaries on Broadway and in music, as well as our own first fifty years. This year's show, "Celebrating Anniversary," will help you find happiness and truly get to know these amazing young performers. Be led on a tour through the history of American musical culture, including hits from The Beatles and Broadway shows including The Wizard of Oz, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Frozen. So don't worry, be happy, and do yourself a favor by making your plans to fall in love with The Young Americans all over again. Visit The Young Americans online or call 231.526.3152 for ticket information.

 

Come join the fun at Northern Lights Recreation! Service Industry Night Late night Sunday's -- Late night Menu 10 pm to 11:30, Drink Specials 10 pm to close -- JUKE BOX, ARCADE, MINI GOLF, BOWLING, BILLIARDS!!!  Summer Bowling Passes available.  Friday Nights AYCE Fish and Chips $14.99.  Saturday Prime Rib Night (while supplies last) Open Bowling 7 days a week 11 am to close! 

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