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Downtown fun for the little ones on Saturday, Oct. 25th.
Start off with some parade fun with a line up at Central Elementary at 9:45 a.m. down Howard St., to Pennsylvania Park. Followed by Trick or Treating at participating Downtown businesses from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Be sure to stop into the Chamber office for a treat! Get all the details on this annual event at www.petoskeydowntown.com
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Ribbon Cutting - New Member
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ProBuild, Scott Gwizdala, General Manager, 1282 US 31 North, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 347-8784 www.probuild.com. ProBuild is the nation's largest supplier of building materials to national builders, local contractors and tradesmen. We carry the whole spectrum of construction and custom products from engineered wood, gypsum, and siding to custom fabricated staircases and trim.
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Skip's Glass - Celebrating 25 years of Chamber Membership. Located at 1890 E. Mitchell, Petoksey. Tel. (231) 347-7840. Skip's Glass handles: Auto, Commercial and Residential, they do it all. From store fronts to custom shower enclosures. Replace or repair call Skip's Glass - 24 hour Emergency Service too!
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Dave Kring Chevrolet - Cadillac helps serve over 2,000 Meals in 2014!
Dave Kring Chevrolet -Cadillac donated over 575 pounds of beef and pork to the Manna Food Project to help local food pantries feed families in need. All the meat was purchased by Dave Kring Chevrolet -Cadillac from local 4-H students at this year's Livestock Auction that was held at the Emmet/Charlevoix Fair in August. Pictured (left to right) Jeff Kring, Matt Kring, Ruth Milks manager of Manna Pantry and the "Food 4 Kids" Backpack program, Dave Kring, Gabrielle Billion Associate Director of Manna, Betty Jane Johnson from the First Christian Church Pantry and Michael Walker from the Nehemiah House. Donated meat was also given to the Woman's Resource Center of Northern Michigan and Brother Dan's Food Pantry in Petoskey. This annual donation follows a tradition that was began by the former Chevrolet-Cadillac dealer, Budd Tallberg who helped in establishing the Manna Food Pantry over 25 years ago.
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Petoskey Restaurant Week ends Friday October 24th! Enjoy a three course dinner at one of 23 Restaurants in the Petoskey Area for only $25. Some restaurants are offering 2 for $25 dining as well. For a full list of participating restaurants visit www.petoskeyrestaurantweek.com.
Dracula hits the stage for their final two performances Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th 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. Bring in your Petoskey Restaurant Week receipt (over $30) and get $5 off your second ticket when you purchase at the door. Dracula is 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.
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!
Ellsworth Farmers Exchange, Tribute Horse Feeds and Brek-n-Ridge Farm invite you to a special event, Saturday October 25th, The Winter Care and Nutritional Needs of our Senior Horses, at 11:00 a.m. at 7359 S. Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs. Do you know how much water one horse needs in the winter? Do you know what the ideal temperature is for water? Where can we buy a $100.00 weatherproof blanket? Did you know that your senior horses need to stay dry? Join us for a lunch of BBQ Hotdogs, cookies and Apple Cider. An educational day of help, networking and handouts. We are here to help you and your horse prepare for the winter. Call for more information, 231-242-0012
Plan your wedding in just one day at the 10th Annual Grand Bridal Expo at Castle Farms of Charlevoix! Sunday, October 26th, 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.
It's Indian Summer through Sunday, so come out to the Emmet County Sportsman's Club! Fall shooting doesn't get better than this. There is no more beautiful place than Northern Michigan in the Fall! And, no better place to shoot than the Emmet County Sportsmen's Club. Our new Sporting Clays course has had rave reviews. It will be particularly delightful during this Indian Summer period. Come and experience it for yourself. Regular Shooting Activities Continue In addition to Sporting Clays, our Skeet, Trap, Crazy Quail and 5-Stand are available Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Petoskey District Library will host a public forum introducing the final candidates for the Director position on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 101 E. Lake Street. Each candidate will make a presentation with time for questions. A short reception will follow the meeting. Candidates include Ryan Deery, Margaret Delaney, Valerie Meyerson, and Nieca Nowels. For more information call the Library 231-758-3100 or visit www.petoskeylibrary.org. Final interviews for the Petoskey District Library Director position will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the lower-level classroom of the Petoskey District Library, 500 E. Mitchell Street, on Thursday, October 30, 2014. This meeting is open to the public. For more information call the Library 231-758-3100 or visit www.petoskeylibrary.org
The Alanson Depot Restaurant is hosting a Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin to the Alanson Depot on Tues. or Wed. Oct. 28th or 29th. Pumpkins will be judged on Thurs. Oct. 30th. Cash prizes to be awarded. Contest is open to adults and children.
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 info@CarinNielsenMD.com 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.
Nonprofits leaders, staff and volunteers benefit from a professional development session, "Super Charge Your Strategic Plan," on Thursday, October 30th, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross Building at 2350 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey. The session co-sponsored by the Char-Em United Way and NorthSky Nonprofit Network. During the session, participants will learn approaches for developing a strategic plan that insure its success, as well as tips for engaging and inspiring the leadership team. The session is designed for entry to intermediate practitioners, nonprofit leaders, board members, staff and volunteers. The fee is $15. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. Registration is required at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org or by calling 231.929.3934
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 info@charlevoixpool.org.
Vernales 1st Annual Halloween Bash October 31st, 9pm-Midnight. Live music by Sean Bielby 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. with a costume contest at 11:00 p.m! First place wins $100 cash and a $100 Vernales gift card. Second place wins a $50 Vernales gift card. Complimentary snacks and drink specials 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Wear your costume and be ready for a great time! Find our event on Facebook.com/VernalesRestaurants/events
Join us for the 5th Annual Trick and Trunk or Treat on Main Street in the Village at Bay Harbor on Friday, October 31st from 4 - 5 p.m. Enjoy trick or treating at all of the Village Merchants and also along Main Street with vehicles lined up with trunks full of treats! A very safe and fun way for the kids to enjoy Halloween in Bay Harbor!
Busy Bodies Bounce House is having a Halloween Candy BUY-BACK on Sunday November 2nd. Get $1 off admission per pound donation! We are sending the candy off to active duty military serving overseas. Please, do not buy candy to participate and only use what your child collects from Halloween, or you have left over from passing out candy. Instead consider a cash donation that will help pay for the shipping costs to the distribution center and overseas.*Some restrictions apply. $4 maximum per child discount. *NO pixie sticks, homemade, unwrapped, damaged, or perishable candy will be accepted. For more information www.busybodiesbouncetown.com or call 231-881-9090.
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You're invited to join Simple Digital Media and the Petoskey News-Review for a FREE 60 minute seminar designed to show you, how to make money with digital media. Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 8:30am in the Petoskey News-Review Conference Room. Learn how small businesses are using a variety of digital marketing strategies to generate more sales. Best practices for social, mobile, display and video marketing will be covered, including actionable tips for generating more business today! Attendees will receive a free digital reputation and visibility audit report. Do you wonder what your online visibility score is? How about what people are saying about your business online? We can help you find out! RSVP to Christy Lyons clyons@simpledigitalmedia.com or (231) 439-9329
Attention business owners!! You are invited to attend a special CLOVER Station Presentation at PNC Bank. Clover is an all-in-one business management tool that gives you the ability to manage key aspects and day-to-day operations of your business, such as track inventory and employee timecards, accept payments, and learn more about your customers - all from one device! Join us to learn more on November 6th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at PNC Bank, 401 Bay St., Petoskey. Call 231-347-1951 for more information.
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 info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org 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 kbardins@ncmich.edu for a downloadable invitation.
North Central Michigan College is hosting the 2nd annual Around the Table conference for farmers, food producers, restaurateurs and local food lovers on Wednesday, November 12th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The conference will be held in the Iron Horse Café and Conference Center on the Petoskey campus. The conference, Around the Table: Growing Together, will highlight the farm and food-focused initiatives of the Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan. A $10 registration fee includes materials and refreshments. Tickets and information are available at www.ncmich.edu/cce or by calling 231-348-6708 or 348-6705.
Camp Daggett Adventure Center will offer an Adventure Education/Challenge Course Training Workshop on Thursday and Friday, November 20-21 at Camp Daggett's indoor center on Walloon Lake from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. each day. This workshop is designed to give the participant a hands-on experience in adventure education and utilization of a challenge ropes course. Anyone working with young people will be given ideas and activities that can be taken back to the workplace and used with minimal props and expense. Cost is $200 and includes lunch, instruction, safety/instructor manual and use of equipment. A $50 deposit is required to reserve a spot. Workshop is limited to 15 participants 21 and older. For details, contact Karen Marietti at 231-347-9742 ext. 117 or karen.marietti@campdaggett.org.
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
The 8th Annual Christmas Holiday Crafts, Art & Gift Show will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Community Building at the Emmet County Fairgrounds. Admission is $2 or a non-perishable food item to benefit the Brother Dan's Food Pantry. This annual event hosted by Emmet County Parks and Recreation offers a great variety of talented vendors from all of the Northern Michigan area and concessions as well. For more information contact Madelyn Brecheisen at 231-348-5479.
Make plans for the 4th Annual Holiday gift and Craft Show in Ovation Hall at the Odawa Casino on Sunday November 23rd 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is free and $10 in free slot play for attendees 19 and over. www.odawacasino.com
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Karen's Uniforms has 20% Off All Holiday Tops! From now until Halloween, take advantage of 20% off all in-stock holiday tops including Halloween, Breast Cancer Awareness, and Christmas. Offer valid until 11/1/2014. Discount cannot be used in combination with other discounts or promotions. Karen's Uniform located at 1900 U.S. 31, Suite 5, Petoskey.
After much anticipation 9&10 News and Fox 32 are proud to announce a new digital marketing division called Northern Michigan Digital. Northern Michigan Digital is a local, full-service digital marketing company that delivers a strong online presence for businesses across all of Northern and Mid Michigan. Services include: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, E-Mail Marketing, Pay-Per-Click Marketing, Website Design, Digital Media Advertising, Creative Services, and Social Media Services.
The Zonta Club of Petoskey Area is presently accepting small grant applications for their 2014/15 fiscal year. $10,000.00 is available and will be distributed in February, 2015, for one or more projects. All projects to be funded must in some way be tied to the ZONTA mission, which is to improve and advance the status of women. Visit www.zonta.org for details on Zonta's mission. Written proposals should be no longer than 1 page. A budget page may also be included and should include the project budget and the amount requested. Seven printed copies of the proposal should be sent to: Gretchen Olsen, 1121 Park Avenue Lane, Petoskey, MI 49770 by December 2, 2014. Questions can be emailed to golsen@plunkettcooney.com or jan@wrcmn.org. Please no phone inquiries.
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).
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!!
Veteran's $11-11 Campaign. The Emmet Association of Realtors is conducting their 3rd annual "11-11" fund raiser until November 11thon Veteran's Day, donations are presented to Jim Alton, Director, Emmet County Veterans Affairs. Make checks payable to the Emmet County Veterans Affairs and mail to the Emmet Association of Realtors, 616 Petoskey St., Suite 200, Petoskey MI 49770. Suggested donation is $11. 100% of all donations go directly to local veterans, no administration fees! Collections in the past have ranged from $500 to $1000. Let's top $100 this year. Donations help veterans with immediate needs including gas cards, food, shelter, clothing and transportation to downstate medical facilities. Remember those who have served our country.
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!
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