Camp Daggett offers great activities for families this winter. On January 31st and February 28th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., experience the solitude of the wilderness as you snowshoe by torchlight at Camp Daggett. Bearcub Outfitters of Petoskey has once again graciously sponsored this family-fun event. Afterward, come in from the cold for a cup of hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies and to warm-up by the crackling fire in camp's beautiful main lodge. Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win great Bearcub products with all proceeds going to Camp Daggett. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages!

Are you ready for golf season!  Physical therapists from Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center (NMSMC) will host a free Golf Biomechanic & Injury Clinic on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at Shotmakers Golf Center in Alanson, MI. NMSMC has put together a team of sports medicine experts and golf professionals to provide one-on-one assessment of each golfer. This clinic is limited to 12 participates and you must register to reserve your one-on-one assessment time. Each participate will move through three stations of evaluation. Please call Shotmakers at 348-2072 to register. The evening will end with a "Longest Drive" Challenge utilizing the indoor golf simulator. The challenge will be to out drive Dr. Todd Sheperd. A cash prize will be awarded.

B.C Pizza in Alanson is hosting a fundraiser on February 3rd for the Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. They will be offering only Large Pepperoni Pizza's for just $4.50 including tax. This is for Pick up only. There is no need to call in the order as they will have pizza's ready to go! And there is no limit so make plans now to help the Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club with the B.C. Pizza Alanson Fundraiser on February 3rd from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking volunteer support on our current build in Alanson. We have the dates below in the near future and are looking for individuals and groups to help with trim and painting towards the middle/end of February. If you are interested in signing up for one of the below opportunities, please contact Mandy at mandy@northwestmihabitat.org or 231-348-6926. Tuesday, February 3rd from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - we are seeking 6 skilled volunteers to assist with installing laminate flooring. Thursday, February 5th from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - we are seeking 6 skilled volunteers to help with flooring and start trim work.

Book your seat at the February 5th Four Course Winter Wine Dinner at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery. Enjoy French cuisine with wine at every course! Gougeres will start your evening, Fustini's Oil and Vinegar will dress your salad, Boeuf Bourguignon with Gratin Dauphinois will warm you up and Crème Brulee will completely satisfy your night! Call for reservations 231-290-WINE (9463). Seating is limited.

The next HarborActive class will be "Facebook for Business 101" led by Marcie Wolf of Abuzz Creative. Attendees will learn how to optimize a Facebook Business Page, understand how personal profiles and business pages link, follow other businesses as a business page, and more! "Facebook for Business 101" will be held on Thursday, February 5th at 5:30 p.m. at the Harbor Springs Library. Register and pay online today

Petoskey District Library, Hobbies in the Lobby for February 6th will be a Laughter Yoga Class has been cancelled. For more information call 231-758-3100. www.petoskeylibrary.org 

Boy Scouts Offer Pancake Supper. Troop 5 of Petoskey is hosting a Pancake Supper on Wed. Feb. 11th, 5-7 p.m. at the Petoskey United Methodist Church.  Tickets are $5 person or $20 for a family and will be available at the door or from any local scout member.  Support the Boy Scouts and enjoy a delicious meal on Feb. 11th. 

Black History Month Presentation with Dr. Andre Fields, noted psychologist and advocate for diversity, at North Central Michigan College on Wednesday, February 11th, as part of the College's Black History Month programs. The lecture will be at noon in the cafeteria on the Petoskey campus. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The cost for the optional lunch is $10 per person. The lecture will begin at noon and is free of charge.  Reservations are appreciated.  Call 231-439-6399 to make a reservation and specify if having lunch. This program is co-sponsored by the Northern Michigan Society of Human Resource Managers.

Petoskey Rotary is hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 12th. Children and adults alike will be asking for more spaghetti at the Rotary Club of Petoskey's annual spaghetti dinner on Thursday, Feb. 12th, at Petoskey High School. The meal is served from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $2.50 for children ages 4-12, and free for children under 4. The all-you-can-eat meal includes spaghetti, coleslaw, rolls, beverages, and ice cream. Carry out meals are available. Funds from the 63rd Annual Spaghetti Dinner help the Rotary Club of Petoskey support numerous programs in the community and worldwide. For tickets, see any Rotarian or contact Mike Snyder at 231.439.9204.

America's FIRST maple winery opens Saturday February 14^th at Maple Moon Family Sugarbush and Winery! Be the first to taste wine made from maple sap, maple syrup or infused with maple syrup at Maple Moon Family Sugarbush and Winery, 4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey. Tastings are available in the new tasting room. Winter hours will be Thursday - Saturday 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Grand Opening in June.

Make Reservations now for Valentines Dinner at Maple River Pub in Brutus on Saturday February 14th. Their kitchen will be seasoned with love as they feature fantastic beginnings, entrees and desserts. Check out their menu at www.mapleriverpub.com and make your reservations today!

The Blissfest Music Organization invites artists to submit designs to be considered for the 35th annual Blissfest Music Festival logo before the deadline of Feb 15th. Submissions must be original artwork and of a size easily scalable for a variety of uses including T-shirts and posters. The word "Blissfest" must be prominent in the design as well as the year "2015" and/or "35th Annual". We are looking for designs that are distinctive and imaginative that project the Blissfest theme. Some examples of past Blissfest logos can be found on our website at www.blissfest.org To enter, email your design (or designs) to jim@blissfest.org  and gina@blissfest.org or mail to Blissfest, 522 Liberty St., Petoskey, MI 49770.

The 10th annual Northmen Night will be held on February 21st, from 6 - 10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. This year's theme is "Show your Colors" Tailgate party!  Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite team's spirit colors.  The evening will be highlighted with games, and will include a live and silent auction, cash bar, and buffet dinner, all in support of Northmen Athletics. All proceeds go to the general athletic department fund - supporting all sports at the middle and high school levels. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Reserved tickets will be available until Wednesday, February 18th. Tickets can be purchased at Petoskey High School Athletic Department or call Cathy Richardson at 348-2220.

Latitude 45 Trans-Fatitude Ride 2015. The 2nd Annual Trans-Fatitude is almost here. Don't miss this fun, fat bike frolicking adventure! Saturday February 28th a group of happy, weather resistant people will depart on large wheeled bicycles from the beautiful Walloon Lake Village. This year's unique 22 mile ride will benefit all 11 IMBA chapters of Michigan and their great mountain bike trails. This benefit ride adventure is presented by Latitude 45 Bicycles and Fitness of Petoskey. THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 100 RIDERS, SO SIGN UP TODAY! Register online at www.latitude45.com. Fat Bike Rentals are available at Latitude 45 with delivery and pick-up options available. Call (231-348-5342) or email chris@latitude45.com with any questions.

BOWLAPALOOZA! Hey businesses, get your teams together for the 3rd Annual Bowlapalooza hosted by the Sunrise Rotary Club of Petoskey. The event is a perfect team-building opportunity for your business or a chance to have a fun way to entertain clients. You can have up to six people on your team for just $200 with proceeds benefiting local charities and causes in the Little Traverse Bay Region. Bowlapalooza will be held Fri. March 13th at Northern Lights Recreation Center. Registration forms are available at the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Camp Daggett offers winter activities Father, stepfathers, grandfathers or big brothers are invited to bring their sons (ages 8-16) for a fun filled Father/Son weekend, March 13th-15th at Camp Daggett. Cost is $150 for father/son, plus $50 for each additional son. Space is limited, and registration is on a first come first served basis. Participants can expect a weekend of fun and adventure as they try their hands at various outdoor activities and enjoy dinners in front of the lodge fireplace. For additional information or to register, contact Ed Leverenz at Camp Daggett, 231-347-9742 ext. 112

Goal: 40 Pints! Mitchell Graphics and Petoskey Plastics are co-sponsoring a blood drive at the American Red Cross Friday, March 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors will receive free juice and delicious cookies. Most importantly, you could help save up to three lives with just one donation. To schedule an appointment visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: PPMG or call 1-800-733-2767. For more information, please contact Julie at jwitthoeft@mitchellgraphics.com.

Mark your calendars now for the Bay View Cottage Walk 2015 taking place on Tuesday, July 14th  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit historic Bay View where nine private cottages will be open for tours plus four campus buildings. Music and dramatic performances throughout the day. Tickets are $25.00 in advance, $35.00 day of event. Parking available at Petoskey High School and shuttles to the event. Visit www.bayviewassociation.org for ticket and other information.

Save money at OfficeMax.  Now through February 15, 2015 - you can save $10 on a qualifying in-store purchase of $50 or more. Click here to print your coupon.  Only valid at the 1820 Anderson Rd. location.  You can also pick up the coupon by stopping in the Chamber office.

FEBRUARY is CHOCOLATE & WINE month at CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY Alanson. We are teaming up with the DUTCH OVEN BAKERY and  pairing some of their chocolate confections with our wines, a match made in heaven  Winery is open noon-5pm, Friday-Monday. 8370 Lakeview Road, 231881-6582. Bring your valentine and enjoy the experience!

Genesis Church sponsors the following ongoing groups February - May. DIVORCE CARE: In Petoskey: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Feb. 4th-May 13th @ the Genesis Church Office. Practical help for those who are separated or divorced. Contact: Daryl 231-675-7570. See www.divorcecare.org for more specifics. SINGLE & PARENTING: In Boyne City: 6:45-8:45 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 5th-May 14th @ Boyne City Hall. Practical help for single parents and grandparents. Contact: Daryl 231-675-7570. See www.singleandparenting.org for more specifics.

Rock the Slopes 2015! ROCK 105 and Boyne Mountain are teaming up to bring you Rock the Slopes. Lift Tickets - $10.50, Tubing - $10.50 per person and 2 Twin Zip Rides - $10.50 per person. Plus Wings and Pint of Dos Equis in the Snowflake Lounge - $10.50. Bring the entire family out and enjoy what winter has to offer at ROCK THE SLOPES with ROCK 105 and Boyne Mountain EVERY Friday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.!

Char-Em United Way has begun a strategic planning initiative and will be charting our course for the next 3-5 years. We are inviting input from across community sectors to help inform our work.  As we plan, we KNOW we are not able to accomplish the things we would like in our community without collaboration and support. YOUR involvement in this process is vital to our growth and success and while we realize you are extremely busy, we hope you will find time to complete this short questionnaire. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GB6CVGV  

Hey, kids! Win $100 by telling us the coolest part of Emmet County's history! Emmet County Historical Essay Contest for elementary students announced The Emmet County Historical Commission is once again holding its annual Historical Essay Contest, which is open to any third- or fourth-grade student in Emmet County, including home-schooled children. First-place earns $100, while second-place wins $50. The teacher of the winning student also will receive a $50 stipend to use for classroom supplies. Rules and forms for the contest can be downloaded online, at http://www.emmetcounty.org/historical-essay-contest-531/ Entries must be postmarked by April 17, 2015 and should be sent to: Emmet County History Contest, c/o Melinda Spencley, 711 Plains Road, Brutus, Michigan 49716. Or entries may be emailed to: essay@emmetcounty.org

It's in the Details...At the Dave Kring Auto Detailing Center, we don't just wash cars - we protect investments! Our staff of Prep Excellence Technicians specialize in preserving your vehicle using the Valuegard Total Auto Preservation System. Call (231) 347-3570 to schedule your detailing appointment today!

Veterans at North Central Michigan College will be better able to transition from military to college life and connect with available benefits, state and local resources and one-on-one support thanks to an innovative program launched by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the Michigan College Access Network. The program, known as the Michigan Veteran Education Initiative, places a veteran resource representative (VRR) on college campuses throughout Michigan, where they will work to ensure student veterans and their dependents succeed as they pursue an education. At North Central Michigan College, Melissa Colby will serve as the school's VRR. Veterans can contact Melissa Colby by calling (231) 348-6820 or emailing mcolby@ncmich.edu.

Raven Hill Discovery Center's Ham Radio Station is up and running. With help from members of the Top Of Michigan Amateur Radio Club (TOMARC) in Gaylord, the station is operational and the first class of technicians has received their ham radio licenses.  Recently, local electric company, Great Lakes Energy, came to the station's rescue, when sliding snow ripped the new ham radio antenna off the Center's roof.  A Great Lakes crew came out and set a utility pole for Raven Hill to use as a freestanding antenna. Anyone interested in joining the Raven Hill Discovery Center Amateur Radio Club or attending a technician class, should contact Cheri at 231.536.3369 or email her at info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org

The HBA of Northern Michigan recently announced at their general membership meeting earlier this month that their Officers and Board of Directors have been formally sworn in and have assumed their positions for 2015. The association includes builders, remodelers, tradesmen, suppliers and affiliated businesses in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Otsego and Emmet counties.  HBA Northern Michigan 2015 Board of Directors pictured are. Front row left to right Doug Byron, Greg Burroughs, Doug Basel, Scott Gwizdala 2015 President, and Jeff Grantham.  Top row left to right John Cupps, Cindy Pasant, Phil Goldsmith 2015 Secretary, Eric Render, Patrice Carlson and Scott Herceg, Executive Officer.  Not Pictured Stephanie Baldwin 2015 Vice President, Chris Cole, Arlene McKinney, Randy Samkowiak and Adam Caron 2015 Treasurer.