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Dry Harbour Marine,
Dorine Britton, Controller, 6357 US 31 South, Charlevoix. Tel. (231) 547-0040. www.dryharbourmarine.com. Sales, service and storage of all marine products. We are a premier boat dealer and service provider for Northern Michigan. We offer a large selection of new and used boats to fit any budget. Our service department is highly skilled and able to help with any boat concerns. |
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September 11, 2015 - Petoskey, Michigan
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Photo credit Sean Miller/Petoskey News Review. Sean Miller/News-Review. The Petoskey fire department raised an American flag in front of City Hall today.
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The PRCC 20th Annual Golf Outing will take place on September 17th at Petoskey Bay View Country Club and there is a last minute opening! If you have a foursome or even a twosome that would like to participate in this fantastic Golf Outing event contact Nikki right away, at 231-347-4150 or nikki@petoskey.com.
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Come out to the Third Annual Blissfest Disc Golf Camp and enjoy the Blissfest Festival Farm campground ($10 per person, per night) and a weekend of discing and merriment with a Disc Golf Tournament scheduled for Sat. & Sun. Thank you to Chris Stone for helping us to facilitate this event! You can also join us for a cosmic folk jam and after party with Knuckle Fuss at Legs Inn on that Sat. Sept. 12 at 8:30PM.
The Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association (TOMMBA) invites you to celebrate our trails. Saturday, September 12th, 6 PM at Aten Place with live music, a silent auction, and great food to enjoy. All proceeds will go to creating more mountain bike trails in our region. Learn more at www.tommba.org.
Look Out for The Cookout is coming! North Central Michigan College's 18th annual cookout is Sunday, September 13th from noon to 3:00 p.m. The cookout is a fundraising event for the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Fund. Attendees will enjoy a picnic-style lunch. The children's area includes a Kidz Zone. There will also be a big screen with the football game for parents. Plus outside activities, tours of the Fab Lab, a silent auction and more! Cookout tickets are available on the Petoskey campus in Student Services or the fitness center, the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and Oleson's Market. Ticket prices are $8 per person. Children five and under eat free. For more information, call 231-439-6399. Visit www.ncmich.edu and click on the Cookout billboard for more information.
Legends, Labyrinths, & Lore on Sunday, September 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Join Jennifer Eis and Don Ward, authors and lecturers, for an educational walk-about at their 50-acre property protected with a conservation easement through Little Traverse Conservancy. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity. Weather permitting, you will be free to explore the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, walk the largest turf Labyrinth in Michigan, sit in the Talking Circle or the coils of the Great Serpent. Interpretive signs at each of the features will allow for a self-guided experience. Arrive anytime between 2 and 5 pm and expect the unexpected. Due to the walking and fragility of structures, this program is not suitable for young children.
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Fall Food and Farming Workshops at North Central Michigan College. Saving Seeds: Harvest & Store Heirloom Seeds. Wednesday, September 16th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. $20* includes materials. The bounty of summer is coming in and you may want to save seeds from your favorites to grow them again next year. But which varieties can you expect to breed true next year and how do you collect and save the seeds? We will discuss the basics of saving seeds that will breed true and we will process some of the most commonly saved vegetable seeds. Register now or see more of the workshops this fall.
Twilight Tour and Farm-to-Table Dinner at Castle Farms. September offers one last opportunity to spend a memorable evening at Castle Farms on a summer Twilight Tour. Wednesday, September 16th, from 6-10 pm. Enjoy the ambiance of the illuminated stone walls and grounds as knowledgeable tour guides share stories and history of the nearly 100 year old buildings. Breathtaking photo opportunities. Guided Twilight Tour from 6-8 pm, followed by a delicious four-course Farm-To-Table dinner from 8-10 pm, catered by A Matter of Taste. Reservations required. $50 per person. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 Hwy. N. (231) 237-0884, ext. 224.
Webinar - How Small Businesses Can Leverage the Small Business Payments Toolkit onFriday, September 18th from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Relying on checks is risky for small businesses. During this free webinar hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis small business owners will learn how to leverage the Small Business Payments Toolkit to help improve payments processing, how to avoid being victimized by payment fraud, and obtain practical tips on how to adopt electronic payments, with an emphasis on Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments. Register now.
North Central Michigan College's luncheon lecture series for the fall semester will begin on Friday, September 18. A wide variety of topics will be featured: the Michigan Lottery, public radio, Shepler's Miss Margy, Trooper of the Year, the biology of waste water, local foods and a triumphant story of a refugee from Laos. All programs in the fall series will be held on Fridays in the College's Library conference room. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. All Luncheon Lecture programs are held on Fridays in the Library conference room. Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $10. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.
Little Traverse Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk is September 19th. It's fast, flat and fun! The Little Traverse Half Marathon offers a unique point-to-point course around Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, from Bay Harbor to Harbor Springs. With incredible views of Lake Michigan, runners will follow a diverse and historic route along the base of a cliff, past the shoreline and beside dunes. A 10K Run/Walk is also open to those who are looking for something a little easier. This race starts in Petoskey State Park and takes runners past sand dunes and along wooded back dunes. Both races end at the waterfront in Harbor Springs. Proceeds benefit two environmental organizations - Step Up for Baldy and the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Academy. Find out more.
The glass of champagne you buy at the Rotary Diamonds & Denim on Saturday, Sept. 19th, may contain more than just bubbles. It may have a ½ carat diamond! As part of the fund-raiser to benefit the Top of Michigan Trails Council "Ultimate Trailhead," glasses of champagne can be purchased - $20 each, three for $50 or 8 for $100 - with the chance of winning the diamond. Glasses will contain either a cubic zirconia or the diamond and officials from Reusch Jewelers will be on site to inspect each stone. Tickets for the 6-11 p.m. event at Knights of Columbus Hall are $75 per person for unreserved seating or $800 for a reserved table for eight. Online bidding takes place at www.PetoskeyRotary.org until Friday, Sept. 11.
Call for Volunteers! Little Traverse Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk. What are you doing Saturday, September 19th? Get inspired, have a blast and give back to your community! Be a part of the 100+ volunteer crew stationed around the bay for the Little Traverse Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk. We need your help (and so do the runners!) handing out water at aid stations and directing runners in the right direction. Grab a friend and help give these racers from ten different states a great race experience on Little Traverse Bay. The event is presented by the Outfitter of Harbor Springs. To volunteer: email runlittletraverse@gmail.com, call The Outfitter at 231-526-2621 or visit runlittletraverse.com |
Hops & Highlands Microbrew Festival is September 26th at Boyne Highlands Resort. The 2nd Annual Hops 'n Highlands Microbrew Festival features more than 40 Michigan breweries with over 175 different beers. Enjoy live music as you celebrate the art of craft beer amongst the colors of the fall season. Admission is free and tickets are available for purchase to sample beers, which are four-ounce pours. The beer tent area is open from 1-6pm for those ages 21 and older. Food is also available and event goers can enjoy complimentary scenic chairlift rides. Find out more.
The Little Traverse Historical Society's historic home tour is Saturday, September 26th from 1 to 4 in the afternoon. Ticket holders should convene at the History Museum at 1 pm for tour information and directions. Participants on the self-guided tour will tour five historic homes and the Carnegie Building. Tickets are $20 and available at the History Museum and at the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for cash or check. Call the museum to charge your tickets over the phone at 231.347.2620. Tickets will also be available at the History Museum on the day of the event. Homes on the tour this year are: 418 Waukazoo Street, 924 E. Mitchell Street 714 Grove Street, 721 E. Lake Street, 523 Rose Street & The Carnegie Building. Space is limited, so early purchase is advised.
This year's Harvest Moon arrives under the spell of Earth's shadow and will appear totally eclipsed everywhere east of the Rocky Mountains, including at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City. Join Headlands staff under the night sky starting Sunday evening, Sept. 27th through total eclipse phase and into the early hours of Monday, Sept. 28, as the eclipse completes. Light refreshments, telescopes, and art supplies will be provided. Program will be both indoors and out, and no reservations are necessary. Due to construction, we do have a limited amount of parking at the Guest House, transportation will be provided from the entrance to the park once the Guest House parking lot is full. Please contact for more information; (231) 348-1713 or darksky@emmetcounty.org
Fall Fashion Show presented by Mary's of Boyne. Mary's of Boyne presents A Fall Fashion Show Tuesday, September 29th at 11:30 a.m. at Porter Creek Fish House in Boyne City. Enjoy lunch while you view the newest fall fashions at the restaurant with the best view on Lake Charlevoix. $17 per person includes lunch. RSVP to Mary's of Boyne 231-582-3820 and be sure to invite a friend!
The Essence of Emmet historical collaborative will host another of its twice-yearly historical programs on Wednesday, Sept. 30th at the Petoskey Fairgrounds. "Emmet Underground: The Prohibition Era Up North" is the topic for this free program that is open to the public at the Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Time is 6 to 8 p.m. No reservations are required and refreshments will be served during an intermission. In addition to the program, the Second Annual Essence of Emmet History Awards will be presented to individuals, businesses and organizations in Emmet County who are doing great work preserving and promoting local history. For more information about the group or the Sept. 30 program, contact Eckerle or visit the Emmet County web site, www.emmetcounty.org
Your Friends and Neighbors need you! Become a volunteer for Hospice of Northwest Michigan. Hospice of
Northwest Michigan will be conducting volunteer trainings on Saturday, October 3rd and 10th, 2015. The training will be held from 9:00AM - 1:00 PM at the Health Department in Charlevoix which is located at 220 W. Garfield If you have at least 2 hours a month that you would like to donate to Hospice of Northwest Michigan, please call Amy at 231-547-7659 to register for this session. We welcome anyone who may want to support our organization by becoming a volunteer, board member, or donor to contact us. More information about the We Honor Veteran's Program and Hospice of Northwest Michigan may be found at www.hospicenwm.org, www.WeHonorVeterans.org. or by calling 1-800-551-4140.
The Inn at Bay Harbor's Sparkle--the first and only event of its kind, dedicated solely to celebrating Michigan sparkling wines is Saturday October 10th. At this one day event you have the opportunity to sample sparkling wine from some of Michigan's finest vineyards like L.Mawby, Black Star Farms, Chateau Chantal, and Bowers Harbor Vineyard. The celebration begins at 3pm on Sagamore's Terrace. Limited edition Sparkle souvenir and two wine tastings included with $15 event admission. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and music by Old Mission Collective. A special lodging package is available and The Spa will feature an exclusive sparkling wine service and Vintage Chophouse and Wine Bar has created something special just for the event. For more information, call 231.439.4026 or click here. |
CTAC Artisans & Farmers Market is coming soon! Enjoy a wide variety of locally grown and handmade goods on Fridays (October 9 - June 3*) at Crooked Tree Arts Center from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM! For more information or to participate click here.
North Central Michigan College's nursing and allied health faculty will hold monthly information sessions on Thursdays starting in September at 4 p.m. to explain the process for admission into the college's highly competitive nursing and allied health career programs. The sessions will be in Room 347 of the college's Health Education and Science Center on the Petoskey campus unless otherwise noted. Anyone planning to apply for the nursing or allied health programs is strongly encouraged to attend one of these informational sessions. The information on prerequisites will be particularly important for those applying for the fall 2016 program.
The Industrial Arts Institute is offering Basic Welding & Ornamental Welding Classes beginning in September 2015. Contact the Student Services Department at (989) 733-4369 or by e-mail tward@iaiworks.com to SIGN UP today! Basic Welding Class Schedule *September 16th - November 4th, 2015, Wednesday Evenings 4:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m., $375.00. Ornamental Welding Class Schedule *September 16th - November 4th, 2015, Wednesday Evenings 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., $475.00
Divorce Care: Practical help for those who are separated or divorced. In Petoskey: 7:00-8:30pm, Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Dec. 9 @ Petoskey Church of Christ (1727 Anderson Rd.). Co-leaders: Daryl 231-675-7570 or Deborah 231-330-5567.. See www.divorcecare.org for more information.
Single & Parenting: Practical help for single parents and grandparents. In Petoskey: 7:00-8:30pm, Thursdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 @ Petoskey Church of Christ (1727 Anderson Rd.). Leader: Daryl 231-675-7570.See www.singleandparenting.org for more information. |
The Northern Michigan Chorale invites area singers to join voices for its fall concert, "Showstoppers". Register Monday, Sept. 14thor 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Cross of Christ Church on East Mitchell. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. Visit nmchorale.org to pre-register. NMC has prepared a line-up of popular songs for all ages, from Irving Berlin to Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera." The Chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus and all are welcome. Fall concerts will be held at Crooked Tree Nov. 20-22. Students may receive credit from North Central Michigan College, by signing up for Music 101: Chorale 1 by Sept. 14th and a NMC $10 music fee. Scholarships available. Please call Chorale Director, Julie Pierpont at 231-622-1893.
We all know how beautiful Petoskey, Michigan is... but your friends and family might not! Stop in the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce and pick up a Petoskey, Michigan postcard with unique local images. Compliments of your friends at Northern Copy Express.
The Depot Dining club in Harbor Springs has a third level of membership now called a Seasonal Membership. The cost is $50 and is a membership from Labor Day thru June 1st 2016. Current dining hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to close. Call for Reservations 231-242-4233.
Ski season is approaching and Nub's Nob is ready. A new website and glade run mark some of the improvements made over the summer. Be sure to join us for our Open House on Saturday, October 10th. The new Nub's Nob website is live with easy access to conditions, webcam, season pass sales and all of our latest news and events. At Nub's Nob we make constant improvements to offer what we believe is the best skiing and riding in the Midwest. Please call for anything you need at 800-SKI-NUBS or visit www.nubsnob.com
The Heatherwoods Golf Course at Charlevoix Country Club offers late season rates. There's still plenty of good golfing left this season. And now, you'll save with our late season rate! Golf any day for just $49 for 18 holes or $25 for 9 holes including cart at course with the best conditions in northern Michigan. Open Daily 8am to 6pm. Book your tee time on-line at chxcountryclub.com
The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant new fall dinner hours are Thursday-Saturday from 5:00-9:00 p.m., and Sunday Pizza night from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Your friends at the Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant www.theterraceinn.com 1-800-530-9898
Porter Creek Fish House Announces Daily Specials. Dining out at the restaurant with the best view on Lake Charlevoix just got more affordable! Join us by car or by boat for one of our fall daily dining specials: Wednesday Burger and a Beer $8,Thursday Rack Ribs $10 Half $20 Full, Friday All you can eat Fish Fry $13.95, Saturday Featured Fish Dinner for 2 with Bottle of Wine $50. Just 5 minutes from downtown Boyne City. Reservations 231-582-7080.
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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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