The 5th annual Instant Wine Cellar is scheduled for 7p.m. Friday, April 17th, at the Perry Hotel in Petoskey. Entry to the event is either a ($15 value) bottle of wine, a six-pack of craft beer, or $15. With the purchase of raffle tickets, guests have a chance to win an "Instant Wine Cellar" from the donated beverages, as well as many other fantastic prizes. There will be live music throughout the evening along with a silent auction, Stafford's hors d'oeuvres, and cash bar.
 

The John Jorgenson Quintet will be the grand finale for the Blissfest Folk and Roots Concert series at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey on Saturday April 18th. Show time is 8:00 p.m. and tickets are available at the door or in advance at Grain Train and Crooked Tree Arts Center or on line at www.blissfest.org and by calling 231-348-7047. Check out downtown Petoskey participating restaurants featuring meal discounts as part of the Blissfest Night on the Town Promotion.
 

Lucky 7 Builder Raffle Run on Saturday April 18th. Participants will travel to different locations throughout Petoskey, Boyne City, Gaylord, Indian River, Harbor Springs, ending at Bay View Inn in Petoskey. At each location, participants will enjoy networking with each of the area businesses hosting the event. Three lucky winners will be drawn during dinner! Proceeds to benefit The Nehemiah Project. Registration: 12:00 p.m. at Petoskey Pro-Build. Cocktails & Dinner: 6:00 p.m. at Bay View Inn. Entertainment: K&J DJ Service. Tickets can be purchased from any Professional Women in Building member or by contacting the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan, 231-348-9770. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased prior to the event as space is limited!|
 

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Sunday Series Recital is on April 19th, at 4:00 p.m. Please join us for our Sunday Series Recital featuring the Woodwind and Brass Ensembles. The recital will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, which is located 401 S. Park Street in Boyne City. A free-will offering will be taken. Please call (231) 487-0010 with any questions.
 

Bearcub Outfitters is having a special tax promotion, now through April 19th. Bearcub Outfitters will cover everyone's sales tax on any purchases through April 19th. We look forward to seeing you at 321 East Lake Street. Tel (231) 439-9500.

John Marshall, CFA, CFP®, AIF®, will be presenting a one hour educational seminar entitled 'Taking Control:  A Financial Planning Starter Kit'. The seminar is being presented on behalf of the Michigan Financial Planning Association as part of Money Smart Week. Money Smart Week ®, a public awareness campaign created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, is designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. The seminar is being held at the Boyne District Library (201 E. Main Street, Boyne City, MI 49712) from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21st.
 

The Petoskey-based Outdoor Lighting Forum will hold its 12th Annual Lighting Awards Luncheon on the day before Earth Day, Tuesday, April 21st, at the City Park Grill in Petoskey. Each year, the OLF shines the light on sound lighting practices in Northwest Michigan and draws attention to the issue of light pollution and how to mitigate its effects. The luncheon takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m. It will be hosted by Mary Lou Tanton, OLF founder. The public is invited to attend, for the cost of your lunch. To RSVP for the luncheon, please contact Adams at (231) 348-1713 or email darksky@emmetcounty.org.
 

The April Swirl is Thursday, April 23rd from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Barrel Back Restaurant will be serving mouth-watering appetizers and wine, and Jeff Pagel will be entertaining with his acoustic guitar melodies. The Annual CTAC Youth Art Show will be up for viewing in the galleries, as well as an exhibit of Marilyn Stockwell-Colestock's work. Swirl tickets are $15 in advance and $20 per person the day of the event, when available. Swirl Wine Tastings typically sell out, so it is suggested that tickets are purchased in advance. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, Downtown Petoskey.
 

The state of transit in Charlevoix and Emmet counties will be discussed at a Transit Summit April 23rd in Petoskey. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Emmet County Fairgrounds and is being sponsored by Networks Northwest, Charlevoix County Transit, Straits Regional Ride, the Disability Network of Northwest Michigan, and Friendship Centers of Emmet County. The Summit will include a discussion of trends in transit ridership, future needs, regional transit, and challenges in transit service. The event includes lunch. There is no cost to attend, but RSVPs are required at nwm.org/charemtransit or by calling Angie Lemon at 231-929-5077.
 

The Northern Michigan Chorale is excited to announce their annual spring concert titled, Spring Is In The Air. Songs will reflect the many moods of spring and will be enjoyed by the entire family.  The Little Traverse Youth Choir joins the Chorale on selected numbers. All performances will be held in the Petoskey High School Auditorium. Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th, with a 3:00 p.m. performance on Sunday, April 26th. Tickets are $12.00 for Adults, $7.00 for ages 10-17, and $3.00 under age 10 and are available from the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce, Between the Covers Bookstore in Harbor Springs, on-line at the Chorale website, from Chorale members or at the door (check or cash). 
 

Petoskey Bands present Jazz Concert/Dinner on April 24th. The Petoskey High School Jazz Band is presenting their annual Bay Harbor Concert and Dinner at a new location. This year's event is one night only, Fri. April 24th, in the Lange Center at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 7:00.  Tickets are $60/person and can be purchased at the Petoskey High School office, the Petoskey Middle School office or at the Sunglass Shoppe in Downtown Petoskey.  Proceeds benefit the Petoskey High School Jazz Band. 

We at Beacon Dental Center, wish to announce that our dental practice is offering a day of free dentistry, Dentistry from the Heart - April 25th, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. whereby we will provide free fillings, extractions, or cleanings to the first 100 patients. Dr. Michael A. Sullivan would be pleased to meet with any interested parties in person to provide more details on this event in the hope that those in need might be made aware of this unique service and how it now represents an international outreach." Please contact Dr. Michael Sullivan for a live interview about this event.  For more information, call 231-547-9141 or click on the links below. 

http://www.youroviedodentist.com/about-us/dentistry-from-the-heart/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D71_tWlzOrY
 

The YMCA of Northern Michigan's invites you to test your skill at the 2015 Meijer's 3-on-3 Basketball tournament held on Saturday, April 25th at Petoskey High School, beginning at 9:00am. All registration forms are due Wednesday, April 22. This double elimination tournament is open to all children in grades 3 - 12, with both male and female brackets. In 2014, 52 teams from all across the state competed in this fun and exciting tournament. Medals will be given out for the top three teams in each bracket. Concessions will be available all day! Connect with the Y for more information and registration documents: www.ymcanm.org, CSmith@ymcanm.org, 231-348-8393, and 434 E. Lake Street in Petoskey.  

Friends @ the Carnegie Lecture Series takes place on Monday, April 27th at 7:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Building, on 451 E. Mitchell St. Join Laurie Gaetano and Gary Appold as they take you on a journey of Headlands Dark Sky Park, a 600-acre park located about two miles west of downtown Mackinaw City in northwest lower Michigan.  This event is open to the public and admission is free. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Petoskey District Library. 
 

North Central Michigan College's Lecture Series program, featuring Marvel Comics Creative Director Bill Rosemann, has been changed to Wednesday, April 29th. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are free and North Central will honor all tickets with the April 15 date. Attendees must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are available at all North Central locations. The lecture will be held in the gymnasium in the Student and Community Resource Center on the Petoskey campus. Rosemann's work can be seen in the recent blockbuster movies Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: Winter Soldier. For more information, call 231-439-6225.
 

Porter Creek Fish House opens for the season Friday, May 1st! To celebrate, that evening we are presenting a free Appetizer Buffet from 4-6:00pm and complimentary small plates with tastings of our new menu offerings for your dinner table from 6-9:00pm. Give us your feedback to get 30% off your meal! Porter Creek Fish House is open Tuesday through Sunday for Lunch and Dinner. Dine indoors or out on our waterfront deck - every seat features the prettiest view on Lake Charlevoix. For reservations: 231-582-7080. You'll find us at Sommerset Pointe, just 3 miles from Downtown Boyne City, on the Advance Peninsula.
 

It's too bad money doesn't come with instructions. Because we all need to know how to spend it, save it and borrow it wisely. That's why banks, businesses, schools, libraries and lots of others are joining together to help support financial education during Money Smart Week - through April 25th. Be part of it. Learn to be Money Smart. For information and activity listings at the Petoskey District Library visit www.petoskeylibrary.org or to learn about other events in the area, visit www.moneysmartweek.org

The WRCNM Clothesline Project will be displayed in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey through April 30th. The exhibit will be on display from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the lobby of the main administration building. The shirts, created by WRCNM clients are an impactful, creative way for survivors to explore the power of their unique voices, to tell their stories and for the community to bear witness to this extraordinary, enlightening and empowering process. North Central, in partnership with the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, is making the display available to the public. For details, visit www.wrcnm.org.

Back by popular demand, a six-week course "An Introduction to Mindfulness for Stress Reduction" will run Monday's from 6:15-7:30 p.m. beginning April 20th. 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. Mindfulness-based stress reduction training has been shown to be an effective tool in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, substance abuse, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic headaches, smoking cessation and more. The course will take place at 413 Waukazoo Ave. in Downtown Petoskey at the office of Integrative Medicine - Carin Nielsen, MD. Cost of the six-week course is $195. Space is limited!  Advanced registration is required. For more information, please email info@CarinNielsenMD.com or call 231.638.5585.

Tired of boring lunch options? Stop in and check out Buffalo Wild Wings all new Fast Break lunch options starting at $5.99.  Don't forget about Boneless Thursdays and Traditional Tuesdays and enjoy 65 Cent wings all day. Late Night Happy Hour features $3 select appetizers and great drink specials. Dine-In, Take-Out, and Online Ordering Now Available. Visit www.buffalowildwings.com to place an order. Located at: 2180 Anderson Rd Ste. 150. Phone: 231-439-9167. Wings. Beer. Sports. Buffalo Wild Wings.

Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines! The Heatherwoods Golf Course at Charlevoix Country Club is now open for the season! For the balance of April, golf free with cart rental: $12 for 9 holes, $24 for 18 holes. Book your tee time on-line at http://www.chxcountryclub.com/teetimes. You don't have to be a member to golf at the Country Club, all are welcome! Plan to join us before or after your round, for lunch, dinner or just a drink on the patio, at The Bistro.

Symons General Store is now serving breakfast! You can now enjoy a breakfast sandwich on the go, all-day, 7 days a week. All sandwiches are served on an English muffin with egg and there are four delicious flavors to choose from including Veggie with Avocado, Tomato & Chile Tapenade; Sausage with Swiss & Symons Secret Sauce; Bacon with Cheddar, Sriracha Aioli & A&B Pepper Sauce and Ham with Swiss & Honeycup Mustard. If you are in a hurry, call us in advance at 231-347- 2438 and we will have it ready for you! Pair with our new lemonade, orange or grapefruit juice from Natalie's Island Orchid Juices made with freshly-squeezed 100% fresh Florida citrus. And of course for something sweet, we have our fresh baked pastries.

Spring is in the air and Knotsters are coming out of hibernation. Knot Just A Bar is gearing up for this year's Kentuckey Derby. The Woodford bourbon has been infused with mint for the past year.  Don't miss out on a great Mint Julep and a souvenir glass. In addition, there will be a contests for the grandest hat of them all as well as the race itself. It's equestrian time at The Knot and we need to party as if we were in the infield of Churchill Downs. Come on down, have a "hot brown", a mint julep, celebrate and win.

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. Mother and Daughter weekend, May 1st -3rd. Shopping Benefit day at Grandpa Shorter's Gifts on May 16th.12th Annual Camp Daggett Golf Benefit at Walloon Lake Country Club on Thursday, June 4th. 7th annual Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake is July 18th and July 19th. Every activity raises much needed scholarship dollars for area youth for camp and adventure center programs at Camp Daggett. For more information, call 231-347-9742 or visit www.campdaggett.org.

Worksite Wellness Programs and community health and wellness opportunities are available to you through McLaren Northern Michigan. One of the recommended approaches for improving the health of our state is to work on improving the health of our workforce. Worksite Wellness Programs are a great way to impact workforce health, improving employee morale, increasing presenteeism, and reducing absenteeism. To learn more about these services offered by McLaren Northern Michigan, go to http://www.mclaren.org/northernmichigan/worksitewellnessnm.aspx.

Bay Tennis & Fitness has created the Business Advantage Program designed for members of Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce! Get together with 5 or more PRCC members and start receiving the benefits! Benefits include price breaks on 3, 6, or 12 month memberships* Memberships include Fitness, Tennis, or Combo. Great for seasonal staff, or business with less than 5 staff members. Please see our website for the many programs we offer (including discounts offered to members). www.baytennisandfitness.com Contact Deb McCall at deb@baytennisandfitness.com for more information.

In addition to fire extinguisher sales and service Conway Professional Services now offer a full line of fire suppression services that include installation and service of kitchen fire suppression equipment, exit and emergency lighting, automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps, back flow devices, special hazard systems, fire alarm systems and fire safety training. Call us today with to schedule services or a quote! (231) 487-9300 or visit us at www.conwayprowash.com.

Stop out to one of the Bay View Wine Trail Wineries in celebration of Michigan Wine Month! April is Michigan Wine Month, and growing stronger every year with great support from wineries, retailers, restaurants and the media. There is a lot going on throughout the state, and many of the events are posted on the Council's event calendar. 

Sandra Lee Photography Studio & Gallery at 318 E Mitchell St. in Petoskey is offering local businesses a special photography/marketing package that is sure to give you the exposure you need to take your business to the next level. This package includes professional photography for your business, professional business portraits of each member of your team, and professional images of your products/services. There are many bonuses in this package so call Sandra Lee for your consultation and let her customize a photography/marketing package for your business. Contact Sandra Lee at 231-622-2066 sandraleephotography@hotmail.com, www.sandraleephotographystudio.com