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Are You Ready for A Moveable Feast?
Paying tribute to the many years that Ernest Hemingway spent growing up in Petoskey, Downtown Petoskey is set to host A Moveable Feast, a weekend of fun, fall activities modeled around Hemingway's hobbies. Activities will take place Friday and Saturday, October 17th and 18th. Find out more at www.petoskeydowntown.com |
| Petoskey Restaurant Week October 17th - 24th |
Friday - Friday, October 17th - 24th
Enjoy your favorite restaurants and discover new ones at an affordable price. The best restaurants of Petoskey and Bay Harbor have joined forces for this special culinary event!
Here's how it works:
Three course menus for $25 for dinner and $15 for lunch with some establishments offering two for one pricing. For a complete list of participating restaurants and to view their menu's visit www.petoskeyrestaurantweek.com
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Tap 30, David Meikle and Steve Steffes, Owners, 422 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey.
Tel.(231) 881-9572. www.tap30.com. TAP 30, a brand new pourhouse in Petoskey, is focused on craft beer and small batch spirits. Serving lunch and dinner. Hours are Monday & Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., then Wednesday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and Sundays 12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Bill & Carol's Party Store & Deli, 523 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 347-2741. We are a family owned business that sells beer (including kegs!), wine liquor, groceries and we have a full service deli with homemade soups and salads and daily food specials. Be sure to check out our daily lunch specials on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Billandcarols
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Grandpa Shorter's gifts provides generous support for Camp Dagget. For the fourth year in a row, Grandpa Shorter's Gifts has held not one, but two proceeds days to help local families send their children to summer camp at Camp Daggett. These fundraising events are generally held on a Saturday in the months of May and October with 20% of days' sales going to the C.G. and Ruth Shorter Memorial Scholarship Fund. "Jennifer (Shorter) has been nothing short of terrific to work with," states Camp Daggett's Executive Director, Brent Marlatt. "She has a big heart and truly understands what summer camp means to local families and their children." In fact, Jennifer's 12-year-old daughter, Kaitlyn Smith, runs a lemonade stand on the spring date with all the earnings going to the same fund in order to help youth her own age! For more information on Camp Daggett programs, needs and opportunities, visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742. (L-R: Jennifer Shorter, Owner of Grandpa Shorter's Gifts; middle, Store Welcome Bear; and Brent Marlatt, Executive Director of Camp Daggett)
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Moeller Aerospace Technology (MAT) in Harbor Springs is the first company in the State of Michigan awarded money from the Michigan Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF) for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The company applied for the grant through Northwest Michigan Works! and received more than $163,000 for training initiatives focused on manufacturing skills. This is the second year MAT has received a STTF grant.
MAT is a leading manufacturer of machined parts within the aerospace and power generation industries. Over the past several years the company has doubled the size of its Harbor Springs plant, and will continue that growth with the addition of more than four million dollars in capital equipment purchases necessary to meet customer demands. The company plans to hire approximately 15 new employees in the upcoming year and will use the STTF grant to train its employees to operate new equipment and manage production processes. Northwest Michigan Works! will assist MAT in recruiting for the new positions.
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Come see Dracula TONIGHT at Crooked Tree Arts Center. Doors open at 7:30 and the performance starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are $15 for reserved seating. Presented by Little Traverse Civic Theatre, Dracula tickets can be purchased online at www.ltct.org, by calling 231-348-1850 or at the door before the show.
Northern Lights Recreation upcoming events for this weekend and beyond.
Can YOU Handle the Mic?? KARAOKE!!!! Every THURSDAY FROM 9 - MIDNIGHT!!! Over 150,000 songs to choose from!! No Entry Fee!! Come eat, drink and sing. Open to All Ages Friday, October 17 Highway Robbery and Saturday, October 18 Kung Fu Rodeo. Both bands start at 9:30 PM. Bowl your BRAINS out at Service Industry Night Sundays!! Sundays from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am $10.00 BUY IN GETS YOU ALL NIGHT, ALL YOU CAN BOWL (Including shoes), $5.00 AN HOUR FOR BILLARDS, $2.00 FOR MINI GOLF. Kitchen open until 11:00 pm Friday through Monday
'The Hero's Meteor Shower' is the next Dark Sky Park program at the Headlands on Friday, Oct. 17th. In addition to the stories linked to the Orionid Meteor Shower, there will be a presentation on the parent comet of the Orionids, the famous Halley's Comet, which is the parent of at least two meteor showers we experience overhead through the course of the year. Program will occur indoors and out, rain, snow or shine, so dress for the weather, bring something suitable for sitting on outdoors, and join us with family and friends under the deep clear October skies at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Questions? Call (231) 838-8181 or email [email protected].
Join Little Traverse Conservancy on Saturday, October 18th from 10-11 a.m. for their Fall into Nature: Autumn Discoveries for Knee-High Naturalists at Spring Lake Park (between Petoskey & Harbor Springs) This program is geared for 3 - 5 year-olds. With autumn come colorful leaves, seeds on the move, changing weather, and animals preparing for winter. We'll explore nature in this dynamic season with a story and several fun activities including a short hike and craft project. This program is geared towards preschoolers. Siblings are welcome. Parents/guardians are asked to stay on site during the program. Registration requested by calling 231.347.0991 or at www.landtrust.org. Check out our FREE nature preserve app available on Google Play or the Apple App Store!
From the page to the stage, you're favorite cooking magazine, Taste of Home, and Culinary Specialist Dana Elliott are bringing 10 delicious recipes to life on stage at a Taste of Home Cooking School and Pre Show Expo Event at Ovation Hall, Odawa Casino, Saturday October 18th. Join friends and family and share in the joy of good food and great recipes! Register to win free groceries, door prizes - and play the Spice Game for your share of cash and prizes! Be entertained, learn valuable techniques, short cuts as well as time and money saving tips. Food, friends and fun - what's not to love! More information and your Taste of Home Cooking School and Pre Show tickets at www.tasteofhomenorthernmichigan.com - or call 231-627-0395.
In conjunction with the 2015 Michigan Hemingway Society Conference, McLean & Eakin welcomes Valerie Hemingway along with John Cohassey on Saturday, October 18th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for a free in-store signing. Cohassey is the author of the new book Hemingway and Pound, telling the story of the friendship between Ernest Hemingway and Ezra Pound that began in the 1920's in Paris and continued throughout their lives. Valerie Hemingway, a personal confidant to Hemingway and his wife, is the author of Running With the Bulls: My Years with the Hemingways. For more information, call McLean & Eakin at 231.347.1180 or send an email to www.mcleanandeakin.com.
Don't miss the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Sunday Series Recital: A Tribute to Mothers this Sunday October 19th at 4:00 p.m., featuring sopranos Amy Cross and Jamie Beth Platte with Rita McIntyre and Lynne Aspnes, this Sunday Series Recital should not be missed! The recital will be held at Cross in the Woods in Indian River. Admission is Free, please call the Orchestra office with any questions at (231) 487-0010. Tickets now available for the Christmas Messiah Plus. This year's program will take place on December 18th and 19th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase via your local Chamber of Commerce, at the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra office, online, and via telephone at (231) 487-0010. For more information: www.glcorchestra.org
Legs Inn ends their 2014 season this Sunday October 19th and the entire Smolak family would like to thank all our friends and guests for their patronage during the 2014 season. We thank you for your continued support! Legs Inn is open daily for lunch and dinner (Noon to 8pm) until Sunday. Our Blissfest.org Concert Series concludes with a special live music event featuring The Ben Daniels Band on Saturday at 9.p.m. and we close out the season with The Annual End-of-the-season-Halloween Bash featuring N. Michigan favorites, The Jelly Roll Blues Band on Sunday at 9:30 p.m. You are guaranteed an unforgettable evening of exhilarating music, outrageous costumes and raucous dancing 'til the wee hours. Prizes will be awarded...it's the last night of our season!
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Grain Train Natural Foods Market is hosting a Spooky Kids Tasting October 25, 2014 during Petoskey's Downtown Trick or Treat. The event is from 10 AM -2 PM. Everyone welcome! Bring your goblins, ghouls, princesses and cowboys down to the Grain Train to try frightfully delicious treats set up throughout the store. They can vote on what they try and experience how fun food can be!
Hope to see you there. Bring a friend or two!
Maple River Resort invites you and your family to the first annual Cider Festival, hosted by Maple River Pub on October 25th. We hope you can attend and experience a fun memorable family event located at the Maple River Pub on US 31 Brutus. There will be a family and friends 5k run/walk, local artist showcase, a full menu of great food, over 30 ciders and ales, a big game party and much more! For more information visit http://www.mapleriverpub.com/ciderfest or call 231-529-6574
The Petoskey Ski Team is holding their largest fundraiser of the year; the Annual Ski Swap on Saturday October 25th, from 8am to Noon. The swap will be at the Central Elementary School cafeteria on the corner of State and Howard Streets in Petoskey. This is a great opportunity to buy and sell new and used skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and clothing. The public is invited to drop off equipment to be sold on Friday, October 24, from 5-8pm and pickup unsold equipment on Saturday, October 25 from 2-4pm. 20% of the sale price of all items sold will be donated to the Ski Teams. Participating vendors include Dan Webster's Pro Shop, The Bahnhof and Boyne Country Sports.
Plan your wedding in just one day at the 10th Annual Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms of Charlevoix! Sunday, October 26, 2014, 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Over fifty vendors in attendance, featuring products and services guaranteed to make your every wedding dream come true. Workshops for both the bride and groom. New this year - the Celebration Lounge, where guests may purchase beer, wine and food starting at 12:00pm! Grand Finale Fashion Show at 3:00 pm showcases the latest trends in bridal fashions. Register to win door prizes and the Grand Giveaway: a Castle Farms wedding ceremony package valued at over $15,000! $6 per person admission. Free parking. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix.
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8th annual MAGIC MONDAY hosted by the Petoskey-Bay View Country Club Monday, October 27th, 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of food, libations, Silent and Live Auction, fun games and great company while supporting the Y's mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Tickets include appetizers, desserts, entry into Grand Prize, one free drink (cash-bar-available) and plenty of silent and live auction items, including a Grand Hotel package, speed painter Martina Hann, Breakfast with Santa, Wine Tasting for 20, and more! Big thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Michael & Christina Bartlett, Petoskey News Review, Peggy's Gardening- Silver Sponsors: Fletch's, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union, Harbor-Brenn Agencies, L'Arbre Croche Club, PMP Personnel, Stone Funeral Home, Circuit Controls Corp. For more information call (231)348-8393.
North Central Michigan College's Lecture Series will feature Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise, on Wednesday, October 29th, at 7 p.m. in North Central's Student and Community Resource Center gymnasium on the Petoskey campus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. 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 231-439-6218.
Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction - Six-Week Course Starts October 29th. Do you have a difficult time coping with the stress of your everyday life? Take time this fall to learn how to better identify and manage stress through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at Integrative Medicine - the office of Carin Nielsen, MD. 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. The course will take place at 413 Waukazoo Ave. in downtown Petoskey at the office of Integrative Medicine - Carin Nielsen, MD. The cost of the six-week course is $195. Space is limited! Advanced registration is required. To register or for more information, please email [email protected] or call 231.638.5585.
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and Vistage Michigan are teaming up to provide a unique learning and growth experience for area executives and their companies. This Leadership Summit will feature Dan Barnett. Dan is a nationally known business expert having regularly appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to speak about CEO growth and leadership. Dan Barnett has headed companies for some of the world's leading corporations including, Nestle, Pillsbury, Weyerhauser, as well as running smaller private companies. On Thursday, October 30, "Northern Michigan Leadership Summit" will be held at Camp Michigania, Boyne City. Cost to attend is just $50 per person. Visit www.northernlakes.net or call (231) 582-6482 to register today.
Ghouls Night Out at The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor. Join us for a very spooky Happy Hour October 30th, 4-8 p.m., no tricks-just treats! Wear your costume and receive 30% off the spa treatment of your choice. Refresh your spirit with a Boo-tiful Instant Radiance Facial or Blood Orange Swedish massage, manicure or pedicure. Click here for all the devilishly fun details, http://bit.ly/ZqLyF9 or call 231.439.4046 to book your appointment today!
Charlevoix Area Community Pool Halloween Open Swim - Looking for something different this Halloween? Not trick or treating? Need somewhere to warm up after your goodie bag is full? Come to the Charlevoix Pool on Friday, October 31st from 7-9 PM for SPOOK SWIM! Pizza by the slice and refreshments for just $1 in our decorated lobby! "Glow Lights" and spooky music on the Pool deck! "Snorkel" the giant inflatable polar bear and pumpkins in the water! Students just $2; adults $3.75 (in-district) or $4 (out-of-district). For more information, call or email the Pool - 231.547.0982 or [email protected].
N.A.S.A. Workshops Scheduled at Raven Hill. Susan Kohler, N.A.S.A. Education Professional Development Specialist for Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Ohio, will be presenting two workshops at Raven Hill Discovery Center on November 6th and 7th. Participating educators will be able to use what they have learned at this workshop to engage their students in problem-based learning, solving STEM challenges using inquiry based science activities from N.A.S.A. curriculum guides. Both workshops will run from 9 am to 3 pm. There is no cost for either workshop, SCECHs will be offered pending approval and lunch will be provided. There are still a few places available in each workshop. Email Cheri at [email protected] or call her at 231.536.3369 or 877.833.4254 to register or for more information.
Zonta Club of Petoskey invites the public to their 42nd annual Fashion Show on Saturday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Ovation Hall at Odawa Casino in Petoskey. The Fashion Show, themed "Disco Fever," will highlight the latest fall and winter fashions from more than 30 retailers in the Petoskey-Harbor Springs area, and include an elegant lunch, entertainment, a silent auction and a gift basket raffle.
Each year, Zonta Club of Petoskey gives more than $10,000 to organizations that improve the status of women and girls. Tickets are $50 each and are already selling fast. Make your reservations soon by registering online at www.eventbrite.com (and search for Zonta). Email Zonta president Kathy Bardins at [email protected] for a downloadable invitation.
ATTENTION CRAFTERS AND HOME SALE VENDORS! The Petoskey High School Holiday Craft and Gift Show is accepting applications for booths. The event is Saturday, November 22nd at the PHS Gym and raises money for the Senior All-Night Party. To apply, please call chairman, Shawn Young at 231-373-0292 or download an application form from this site: http://achatterson.wix.com/seniorallnightparty
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Outdoor Golf Season may be over, but at Shot Makers Golf Center things are just starting to heat up. Winter leagues are now forming! Leagues start week of 11/3. Teams are made up of 2 players. League schedule is flexible. League players can play anytime during business hours Monday thru Thursday. Cost is $125/player if 10 weeks are prepaid or $15/player per week. Visit www.shotmakersgolfcenter.com for more information or call Lloyd at 231-348-2072 to sign up your team!!
Ebola Preparedness at McLaren Northern Michigan. While the chance of a patient with Ebola presenting to the McLaren Northern Michigan Emergency Department (ED) is very small, we are taking immediate measures to prepare for such a situation in our facility to protect our patients, visitors, staff, and the community at large. ED patients and patients admitted to our facility are being screened for travel history, a practice that was instituted several weeks ago. Further, a team dedicated to Ebola preparedness is meeting daily to revise protocols based on the rapidly evolving Ebola situation. For a more detailed list of preparedness actions by McLaren Northern Michigan visit http://www.mclaren.org/northernmichigan/northernmichigan.aspx
Announcing the 2015 Blissfest Logo Contest! We are now inviting artists to submit designs to be considered for the 35th annual Blissfest Music Festival logo. Click here for more details. We can't wait to see what you create!
From NORTH COAST IMAGEWEAR it is with great sorrow that we say good-bye to Tracy Piehl, business owner and friend. He was the heart and soul of North Coast and will be missed by friends and customers alike. To honor Tracy's memory, we will continue to service our customers, offering embroidery, screen printing and banners. If you've ordered from us once or 100 times, we would love to hear your stories of Tracy. We hope you stop by soon with an order and a story. He would love that!
Following the member-approval of the partnership between Bay Winds FCU and Members CU, the two organizations have revealed the name under which the new institution will operate - 4Front Credit Union."4Front epitomizes the type of institution we are confident we can be," stated David Leusink, CEO/President of Bay Winds. "It's creative like the way we solve financial problems, but also underscores our commitment to providing smart financial answers to keep our members out in front of an ever changing world and economy." The partnership will offer members enhanced value through leading edge products and services, increased long-term strength and security, and broadened convenience with 13 branches in northern Michigan. The institutions are slated to begin joint operations as 4Front Credit Union in early 2015.
Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan congratulates local attorney, Kathy Reed, for receiving the 2014 Volunteer of the Year award, in recognition of her selfless service in making a difference in the lives of children. Ms. Reed heads the Backpack Program that provides backpacks stocked with clothing, school supplies and toiletries. 400 of our area's Head Start children receive these backpacks each year. Our heartfelt thank you to Kathy Reed for dedication to the children of Northern Michigan. The Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan is a volunteer, ecumenical organization serving our area's impoverished children who need clothing, food and educational support. For more information, call 231-526-7271 or visit www.christchildsocietynorthernmichigan.com.
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Scenic Chairlift Rides & Festive Fall Fun at Boyne Mountain Resort - Weekends in October (17-19, & 24-26) Take a ride to the top via the Hemlock chairlift during weekends in October and enjoy fun activities inside the Eagle's Nest including pumpkin painting for kids, make-your-own caramel apples, magic shows, live music, hard cider tasting, and Michigan craft fall beer tastings. On the way up you'll see spectacular panoramic views of the Boyne Valley in full color, so don't forget your camera. The Eagle's Nest will be serving warm spiced wine, fresh baked cookies, fresh donuts, and hot pretzels with a variety of Made in Michigan mustards to choose from. For hours and details, visit boynemountain.com.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month at Curves, we're offering a $10 punch card that allows you to work out 10 times in honor of a woman you know who has battled breast cancer. Every dollar we collect is donated to breast cancer research or care. Call to get a punch card (for yourself and a friend) and schedule your first workout (231-487-1950: Petoskey or 231-526-7455: Harbor Springs).
October and November are full of things to explore, enjoy and learn at North Central's Corporate & Community Education department. In October, check out Winemaking, Beekeeping, Grant-writing, Genealogy, Rome, Water Bugs, Photography, Fire-Prevention, Karate and more. November brings the Second Around the Table: Local Food & Farming Conference, QuickBooks, Battlefields to Farmfields film, and MS Excel. And, there are always online options at www.ed2go.com/ncmc.
CCE also brings workshops to businesses, customizing the content to the needs of your organization and scheduling classes when and where you need them. For more information about CCE's programs, please visit our website at www.ncmich.edu/cce or call us at 231-348-6613 or 231-348-6705.
Zip of Terror at Boyne Mountain Resort on Saturday, October 18th and on Friday, October 24th & Saturday, October 25th Dare to be S-C-A-R-E-D! Get ready for a spine-tingling experience. The Zip of Terror is an after dark, self-guided tour of Boyne Mountain Resort's ten ziplines. Each year offers new spooks and thrills. Costumed guides hook you in to each of ten lines of terror and send you soaring through the night. But be wary, you are not alone in these woods and fright lurks around every corner. Reservations are required with departures every 30 minutes from 7 - 11pm. The haunting experience is an hour to an hour and a half long. Call today, 231.549.7256. Details at boynemountain.com.
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