Collars for a Cause Adopt-A-Thon is Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac! Come adopt a dog or cat from Little Traverse Bay Humane Society and Dave Kring will pay up to $50 towards your adoption fees. There will be fun for the whole family including Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Kilwin's Ice Cream, Face Painting, Giveaways, Raffle Ticket Items, Great Silent Auction Items, plus you can meet the Car Fox! Find your next furry friend at Collars for a Cause!

McLean & Eakin Booksellers welcomes: Susan Froetschel on Saturday, June 13th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to sign her novel, Allure of Deceit telling the story of a young inventor and his wife killed in a terrorist attack-leaving behind a will directing a vast fortune toward charities in the developing world. For more information contact McLean & Eakin Booksellers at 231.347.1180 or send an email to www.mcleanandeakin.com

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society and Dave Kring Cadillac-Chevrolet of Petoskey present Collars for a Cause Adopt-a-Thon which takes place on Saturday, June 13th from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac located on 1861 U.S. 31 North Petoskey, MI 49770. Dave Kring has generously agreed to donate $50 toward every dog, puppy and kitten adoption fee. Hot dogs, popcorn, Kilwin's ice cream, face painting, giveaways and raffle ticket items are also available at no cost to attendees. For more information, call 231-347-2396.  

Calling youth grades 6-12. Little Traverse Civic Theatre announces auditions for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - the Musical on June 16th and 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. For more information about auditions visit www.ltct.org. In addition a new workshop, "The Play's the Thing: A Workshop in Theater Arts," is cosponsored by Crooked Tree Arts Center. This is the perfect opportunity for budding actors and actresses to try acting skills and techniques, as well as lighting, sound, set design, construction, costume design, hair and make-up will be explored, giving a well-rounded look at what it takes to put on a play. You do not need to be a part of the workshop to audition for the play. For more information about the workshop and to register, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.

It's time for Strawberry Jam, with a Preservation Station on Wednesday June 17th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at The Grain Train in Petoskey. Learn how to pack your pantry with locally-sourced, homemade goods! ISLAND (Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design) provides the know-how, research-based recipes, jars, lids and the kitchen set up. This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will walk away with the latest safety recommendations in home-canning and also take a share of the jars home. The cost is $40 per person, space is limited so please register in advance.

The North Central Michigan College Library is hosting a Throwback Thursday Park, and is looking for individuals who can identify photos of North Central students, faculty and events for a new digital archive. On Thursday, June 18th, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the community, especially former students and staff, are invited to attend a Throwback Thursday party in the Library.  Hot dogs and sodas will be provided.  Photos will be on display for identification - names, year, event and more. This is a free event. Your RSVP is appreciated. Contact Leland Parsons at lparsons@ncmich.edu or call 231-348-6715.

Crooked Tree Arts Center Kitchen Painters: A Passion for Painting Exhibit will open in the Atrium Gallery on Thursday, June 18th. The exhibit opening reception will run from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on June 18, coinciding with Downtown Petoskey's Gallery Walk. Members of the Kitchen Painters group will be out on the Bidwell Plaza painting en plein air for passersby to watch. Refreshments will be served in the Atrium Gallery and the Art Tree Sales Gallery that evening. Volunteers will be happy to provide stickers to the Gallery Walk participants in the Atrium Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.

Senator Wayne Schmidt will be holding coffee hours in the 37th District this month.  He will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district.  No appointment is necessary. Friday June 19th at North Perk Coffee in Petoskey. Click Here to read Senator Wayne Schmidt's latest newsletter. 

The Northern Michigan Chorale will be performing an exciting Concert in the Park next Friday, June 19th at Noon.  The ensemble will sing favorite Broadway and popular tunes to help kick off the summer concert series held in Pennsylvania Park in downtown Petoskey.  In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Crooked Tree Arts Center.  Hope to see YOU there!

Little Traverse Bay Quilt Show on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building on 1129 Charlevoix Avenue (US-31), on the west side of Petoskey. Admission is just $6. For more information, go to: www.ltbquiltersguild.org and click on the link for the Quilt Show Page.

Petoskey-Bay View Country Club Community Open House and Picnic on Saturday, June 20th, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  We are celebrating our 100 years this summer and want to kick it off with a community picnic - free to our guests.  The Epsilon Jass Band will entertain, picnic lunch will be offered for all.  We have members on hand to give tours of the clubhouse and golf course and Jerry Donnelly will be happy to talk about our history.  We have quite a collection of memorabilia too.  Come one come all and celebrate with us. Information on Club membership also will be available for those who may be interested. For more information call Carole Lamberti or Sue Sanderson at 231-347-2148.

Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show taking place over Father's Day weekend, June 19th - 21st. The show will feature the finest in watercraft from pleasure boats to mega-yachts and everything in between! Diverse land displays will also be a part of the show. Our sponsors for the event include Walstrom Marine, Dry Harbour Marine, Irish Boat Shop, Fox Motors, Nature RV & Me, Vespa, Airstream and Skipper Buds.  Be sure to bring the kids for the bounce house/obstacle course combos that will be up all three days of the event.  Also enjoy magic and balloon twisting by Jania Taylor on Saturday afternoon. There is free admission into the show. If you need further information, please contact the Harbormaster office at 231.439.2544 or email bhlm@bayharbor.com

Trunk & Treasure Sale at the Bergmann Center Resale Shop on 8888 Ance Road, Charlevoix. (Approx. 2 mi N of the bridge) will take place on Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There will be Homemade Items, Vintage, Crafts, Client Art & Much, Much More!! Pay a $1.00 Entrance Fee to benefit Bergmann Center 's Gift of Love and Receive 10% off @ BC Resale Shop for that day plus a 10% off Coupon good for your next visit!! Children are Free. Many vendors to choose from! Homemade potholders, purses & totes, Handcrafted and Hand Carved items, Drawings,

Paintings, "Made in Charlevoix" Items, Jewelry, Client Art, Wood crafts and much, much more!!!

'The Storyteller's Guide to the Night Sky' program on June 20th to welcome summer season at Headlands International Dark Sky Park will take place from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., at the Dark Sky Viewing Area at the Headlands; 15675 Headlands Road, Mackinaw City. This event is free, takes place rain or shine; no reservations required!

With Summer officially under way, there is no better time to get out the picnic basket and head outside to take in all the wonder of the night sky. Headlands Program Director Mary Stewart Adams will present her "Storyteller's Guide to the Night Sky," that's heard each week on Interlochen Public Radio. Visit the Headlands' new web site, www.midarkskypark.org. For more information, visit www.emmetcounty.org, email beckerle@emmetcounty.org, or phone (231) 348-1704.

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is presenting its Concerto Winners Encore Concert on June 21st at the Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs at 4:00 p.m. as part of its Sunday Recital Series.  This year four former winners who are performing are Aimon Dwan, Ella Ruthig, Andy Tuck, and Isaac Wittenberg.  For more information about the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, go to www.glcorchestra.org

Friends at the Carnegie presents: Val's Visions for Petoskey District Library on Monday, June 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Friends of the Petoskey Library Carnegie Lecture Series presents Val's Vision for Petoskey District Library with Library Director, Valerie Meyerson at 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2015. Val will highlight her 3-5 year vision for the library including the technology plan, space re-purposing, community involvement, and other fun changes. The lecture will take place in the Carnegie Building, 451 E. Mitchell Street.

HarborActive presents "Wine & Web: Four Courses of Wine and Learning" on Tuesday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. at Stafford's Pier Restaurant. Cost is $25 per person and includes four courses of wine with appetizer pairings and four courses of mobile learning covering Facebook, Email Etiquette, Pinterest, and a Mobile Madness open forum. Bring your mobile device and learn apps that will make your mobile use more enjoyable while tasting great new wines. Register online by Friday, June 19th - http://www.harboractive.com/register-wine-web/

Local author Marla Kay Houghteling will read from her novel, The Journey of Aurora Starr, on Thursday, June 25th at 6:00 p.m. on the first floor of the Petoskey District Library.  The story is set in the winter of 1898 when Martin Starr leaves his farm to join the hordes of "Klondikers," seeking their fortune in the Alaska Gold Rush.  A year later Aurora Starr sets out to find her husband, traveling to Seattle, Alaska and into British Columbia.  When the couple is finally reunited, their lives have been forever changed.  Portions of the novel are set in a community similar to Petoskey/Harbor Springs area and in an asylum based on the Traverse City State Hospital.  The book will be available for sale and signing. 

Upcoming Events at McLean & Eakin. Thursday, June 25th, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Anne-Marie Oomen discussing, reading, signing, Love, Sex, and 4-H. Wine & Cheeses. Reservations requested. Friday, June 26th, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Local author Cliff Denay signing Mourning Men: A Journey Through Grief. Saturday, June 27, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Children's author Jennifer Powell signing The Colors of Mackinac Island.  Includes free activities for children. Reservations requested. Best for ages 4 & up. Saturday, June 27, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Linda Hughes & a few of her co-authors from her memoir, What We Talk about When We're Over 60. For more information about any of these free events, call 231.347.1180 or send an email to www.mcleanandeakin.com 

Keweenaw Excursions, Beards Brewery and the Charlevoix Marathon have all chosen Hospice of Northwest Michigan as a Charity of Choice and are supporting the upcoming "Hops for Hospice" fundraising boat cruise on their behalf!  Cruise to take place on Saturday, June 27th from 4pm to 6pm. Tickets are $25 per person, each ticket includes the two hour cruise around Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan along with two Michigan Microbrews created by Beards Brewery.  Tickets can be purchased and reserved through the Keweenaw Excursions website at www.keweenawexcursions.com or by calling 231-237-9365.  Families are welcome.  This opportunity is limited to the first 125 tickets sold! A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Hospice of Northwest Michigan.

Amateur Radio Field Day last weekend in June: Science, Skill and Service. Raven Hill Discovery Center Amateur Radio Club along with Top Of Michigan Amateur Radio Club (TOMARC) will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise the last weekend in June. Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th, the public is invited to come to Raven Hill and learn about amateur (ham) radio.  Field Day encourages amateur radio operators to set up temporary ham radio stations in public locations to demonstrate ham radio's ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network, important in case of a communications outage. For more information about Field Day, visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio or contact John Clements at 989-448-8141 or John@kc9on.com. 

Blissfest, Northern Michigan's award winning folk, roots and world music festival, will take place July 10th-12th, at the Blissfest Festival Farm near Cross Village. The 35th Annual Blissfest is a celebration of music, culture, art and community featuring a world of diverse and innovative folk, world and roots music and dance at the 120 acre Festival Farm in scenic northern Michigan. It is an unequaled weekend of music immersion to be shared with families, friends and music-lovers of all ages. Headlining this year's festival will be Arlo Guthrie with his 50th anniversary Alice's Restaurant Tour. Event information and links to all the artists are available through the Blissfest website. For more information about the Blissfest visit us on the web at www.blissfest.org or call 231/348-7047.

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.

Enjoy these features at Bella Vita now! Sautéed Calamari, tender squid sautéed in garlic butter and topped with fresh tomatoes for $11. Lobster Linguini, served with a spicy San Marzano tomato sauce for $24. Pistachio Gelato for $8 and Strawberry Cheesecake, house made cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries. Bella Vita, of Boyne City, find out more at www.bellavitaboyne.com

This summer season Crooked Tree Arts Center will be continuing with its summer concert series. Both the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park and the Bidwell Plaza Concert Series will be starting this month. The Charlotte Ross Lee Concert Series will occur every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12:00 p.m. in the Pennsylvania Park gazebo, and the Bidwell Plaza series will occur on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. on CTAC's outdoor plaza off Mitchell Street. The events provide fantastic music to the community, and allow local artists to showcase their talents. The concerts are perfect for all ages and all musical tastes. Come join in the fun and listen to some awesome tunes, for more information or a list of artists visit www.crookedtree.org

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,