ROAR!!! Petoskey's Elementary Enrichment Play - Dinosaurs Before Dark, Kids is Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th at the Petoskey Middle School. This spring tradition brings 3rd- 5th grade students from all the Elementary Schools together for a fantastic musical. Come see this wonderful musical based on the Magic Tree House Book Series and see all the students' hard work. Tickets are available at the door and show time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at all Petoskey elementary schools, and at the door at the Middle School auditorium. Costs are $3 for preschool and elementary students, $5 for senior citizens and middle and high school students, and $7 for adults.

Celebrate Mother's Day at Maple River Pub Sunday, May 10th! Join us for Mother's Day Brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., call 231.529.6574 for reservations. Adults - $22 | Children (6-13) - $11 | Children (5 & Under) - Complimentary.

How do you top 364 days of motherly love?  With fresh fruit, whipped cream, maple syrup, lots of chocolate chips...and mimosas. Join us for the Mother's Day Mimosa Brunch at Sagamore's Dining Room, Sunday, May 10th. Children are invited to assist our chefs with preparation of waffles for Mom, and pamper her with personal service. Meanwhile, Mom can relax with a complimentary mimosa and brunch. Plus, families dining with us on Mother's Day receive a $25 gift certificate from The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor.  It's the one day of the year that's all about Mom, and waffles. Reservations recommended, please call 231.439.4059

Vernales will be open regular hours for Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th. In addition to our regular menu, we will have several special offerings. The menu can be found at www.vernales.com. Call 231-242-4777 for more info or to make reservations.

Mother's Day Brunch at Stafford's is Sunday, May 10th. She gets the smiles, you get the thanks! Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day brunch at Stafford's! View hours and pricing at our locations here: http://www.staffords.com/mothers-day-brunch-324/

McLean & Eakin Booksellers has great upcoming events: May 12th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. McLean & Eakin Booksellers welcomes back bestselling author Jan-Philipp Sendker for a free wine and cheese reception in celebration his latest novel, Whispering Shadows. His former bestselling books are The Art of Hearing Heartbeats and The Well-Tempered Heart. Reservations required. Call 231-347-1180 or email www.mcleanandeakin.com.
 

Shoe Sensation is coming soon to Petoskey! We're currently searching to fill Management & Part-Time Positions. Stop by the Job Fair next Tuesday May 12th & Wednesday May 13th from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Open Interviews at the Hampton Inn or apply online today www.shoesensation.com
 

The North Central Michigan College Foundation will celebrate Northern Michigan wines at the 4th annual Winning Wines of Northern Michigan Wine Tasting and Competition on Wednesday, May 13th. Wine tasting will take place from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., and the public is invited. Food will be provided by the College's Iron Horse Café. Entertainment will be provided by Chris Koury, and there will be a silent auction of unique gifts. This event is proudly sponsored by Heritage Broadcasting and the BrewVine Passport, Odawa Casino and the Bay View Wine Trail. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. To purchase tickets, call Sharmon Dulaney in the Foundation office at 231-439-6218. To enter your wines in the competition, please call 231-348-6613 or 231-348-6705.
 

Registration is now open for Camp Pet-o-se-ga! The YMCA of Northern Michigan is once again pleased to offer our summer day camp for children 5-15 year olds. The camp runs from June 15 through August 21 (10 weeks). Campers participate in activities such as sports & games, arts & crafts, archery, outdoor education, yoga, healthy nutrition programs, weekly field trips and so much more! Y camps foster a safe and nurturing environment where all children have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Special promotion! Register and pay in full for 2 weeks and receive the first week of camp (June 15-19) for FREE. Promotion ends May 15th, 2015. Please click the link below for more information about camp and how to registration. http://www.ymcanm.org/summer-day-camp-petosega.htm
 

Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking 30 volunteers to help with landscaping our most recent Habitat Home in Alanson. Volunteers are needed on Saturday May 16th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to help with yard clean up, seeding and spreading straw, planting plants and much more. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves and landscaping rakes and tools. Volunteers need to register by calling/emailing Mandy at 231-348-6926 or mandy@northwestmihabitat.org. By swinging a hammer, providing a meal, or lending a helping hand and positive voice on the jobsite, you can help make the dream of home ownership come true for local families. Call TODAY to make this dream come true! You'll never feel more appreciated (and you can learn new skills, too!).
 

Are you Ready for August 1st? Learn about the new CFPB regulations and how they will affect you May 19th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Emmet County Community Center on 1129 Charlevoix Ave., (US 31 S) Petoskey. Lunch Provided By Julienne Tomatoes Deli & Bakery. The TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule will require significant changes to the way financial institutions conduct their business effective August 1st. Real Estate Agents will need to understand the changes affecting mortgage qualifications, the new timeline for closing documentation, and the urgency applied to delivery of the closing disclosure. 1 Day=2 Available LEGAL Credit Hours. Presented by Devon Title Agency. Split Seminar with Jon Lyons & Bryan Leavitt with The Bank of Northern Michigan. Register online today, Registration Cost: $10.00.
 

Cork & Canvas - A Creative Evening, Thursday, May 21st, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your friends for an evening of art and wine at Stafford's Gallery! $50, includes step-by-step instructions to create a one of a kind masterpiece on canvas. No painting talent required! We will up fast, call to reserve your spot, 231-347-0142.

Tap, Yap, & Tails will be Thursday, May 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Petoskey Brewing. This friendraising event is hosted by Diane Hansell and Marcie Wolf and will benefit Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. The fee of $50 includes one year of membership to LTBHS and great food and beverage pairings. Please RSVP if you would like to attend: http://www.abuzzcreative.com/friendraiser/index.html
 

A Career Day Event will be held at the Pellston Middle/High School on Thursday, May 21st from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The event will provide an opportunity for students to learn several different careers that line up with the Michigan Career Pathways (Arts, Communication, Business Management, Marketing, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Health Sciences, Human Services, Natural Resources, and Agriscience. Currently seeking volunteers that would be willing to present information about their career path, current position, education requirements, and a typical work day.  Please send a message to Kelly Johnson @ johnsonk@charemisd.org or contact her directly @ (231) 582-8070 if you are interested in presenting at this event.
 

Help Make a Dog Park in Petoskey a Reality! Be a part of the Petoskey Lions Club Furry Scurry, Annual 5k Dog Walk on May 30th! Partnering with Ruff Life Outfitters, this event is a family and dog friendly, fun dog walk for the community to help raise funds and awareness. Registration fee is $20 for 1 dog and $5 for each additional dog.
Registration is at 9:00 a.m. and the walk is from 9:30 a.m. to Noon and takes place st Bay Front Park on teh Little Traverse Wheelway near the waterfall. All donations go to the "Petoskey Dog Park Fund".For more information visit call the Furry Scurry Infoline at 231-303-3017 or visit www.facebook.com/lionsfurryscurry.
 

The 6th Annual Smart Commute Week is June 1st through 5th. Smart Commute Week is an event that encourages people to walk, bike and carpool to work and raises awareness of the health, environmental and community impacts of commuting choices. Last year, as a community, we burned 131,500 calories, saved 325 gallons of gas, and reduced our CO2 emissions by 6,488 pounds. Our goal is to keep growing this community-wide event and get more people smart commuting year round. We have great sponsorship opportunities available.Please contact Karen McCue kmccue70@gmail.com or the Trails Council if you have additional questions.
 

Crooked Tree Arts Center's Annual Paint Out is on Saturday June 6th and Plein air painters encouraged to attend. This is an inspirational day where artists are challenged by whatever nature throws at them to create an expression of what the day unfolds. This event carries the excitement of immediacy with it and is an anticipated draw for all. Cash awards will be presented. Please mark your calendar and hopefully you will be able to participate. This event is free and open to all artists 18 and above. The Crooked Tree Arts Center Petoskey is located downtown Petoskey at 461 E. Mitchell Street. For more information please call the Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
 

Join Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra on Sunday June 7th at 7:00 p.m. for their concert, Americana. Featuring the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Chorus performing the music of Copland and Ives. The concert will be held at John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View. General Admission tickets are $20. Preferred seating available, $35-$50. Please call (231) 487-0010 to purchase tickets, or with any questions. Don't miss Crescendo! Tuesday, June 9th at Castle Farms. Go "Around the World" with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. Your first stop is Crescendo, our annual fundraiser for the Orchestra. The year features sit-down dinner, silent and live auction, and music! Tickets are $90 and are available for purchase at the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra office. Please call (231) 487-0010.

 Crooked Lake Sailors is having a special opportunity for adults to learn to sail in a 15-17ft dinghy starting on June 9th through July 9th, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Single cost is $280, bring a friend and save money with only $350 each. For more information or to reserve your spot call 231.838.7775 or visit www.crookedlakesailors.org  

 Charlevoix Area Community Pool's 3rd annual "iTri Kids" is Saturday, June 13th, 2015! This triathlon for kids' grades K-12 offers 3 different swim-bike-run course designs to match ALL skill levels. Children as young as 5 have successfully completed this FUN event! Training camps are available every Wednesday and Friday from 3:30-5:00 pm, May 6th - June 10th.  Athletes will get acclimated to their course and practice/condition for the main event! Our training regimen was designed by an international triathlete, specifically for this event. Camp cost is $5 for a drop-in or $50 for all 11 sessions. Call the Pool for more information at 231.547.0982 or email info@charlevoixpool.org. Visit our website at www.charlevoixpool.org. 

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.
 

The entire team at Fox Charlevoix would like to thank everyone who participated in the annual Bowl for Kids' Sake charity event to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan. We welcome every opportunity to give back to our community and are so proud to have been a part of this amazing and enlightening event. The Big Brothers Big Sisters organization is a necessary and heartwarming non-profit organization in our community. All proceeds from the event help enrich the lives of children in our area facing adversity. The annual event was not only a critical fundraising opportunity for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan, it was also a great team building exercise for the team at Fox Charlevoix.

 Congratulations to the April's MacGregor Cares winner, Boyne Falls Logger Enrichment Organization! MacGregor Cares - Monthly Community Giving Program May's MacGregor Cares participants are: Pellston Kindergarten, Boyne Area Free Clinic and Camp Quality Michigan. One of these fine groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating. Click the link below to vote! Do you know of a group, organization or fundraiser that needs help in the community? We're here to help them reach their goals. Nominate by clicking the following link!

http://www.macgregorplumbing.com/macgregor-cares

Summer is almost here, and that means tourism dollars are right around the corner. The Petoskey News-Review has coordinated a distribution process to distribute newspapers to many of the Hotels and Motels in our market. 1000 newspapers will be distributed every Friday. Contact your PNR representative for all the details!
 

Hospice of Northwest Michigan has announced it will receive a partial grant from the Community Endowment Fund of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation (PHSCF) to be used towards better meeting the needs of the community. PHSCF funding in conjunction with a grant for the Charlevoix County Community Foundation has enabled Hospice of Northwest Michigan to revamp its Web site, www.hospicenwm.org, and to purchase Kindles/iPads, tablets and other devices that will allow bed-bound patients and their families to access Internet resources. Online grief support and bereavement services will also be enhanced. To learn more about Hospice of Northwest Michigan or to schedule presentations to local organizations please contact Wieland at (231) 547-7659.
 

The Northern Health Plan continues to have money to help pay for premiums of people who cannot afford their employer-sponsored coverage. Northern Health Plan urges residents of Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Montmorency and Alpena Counties to contact Enroll Northern Michigan if they have unaffordable employer premiums to see if they qualify for help. Contact Nichole Cyr at the Health Department of Northwest Michigan at (800) 432-4121. The NHP is a non-profit corporation funded by area hospitals and county government dedicated to helping uninsured people get coverage. It ended its old programs of assistance when the Affordable Care Act and the Healthy Michigan Program went into effect, but it still has funds to use to fill gaps in coverage.