November 20, 2015
Welcome New Members
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Movers and Shakers
The Petoskey Women Builers of the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan hosted a Wine & Chocolate Tasting fundraiser with Kilwins and Walloon Lake Winery at the Winery recently. The event sold out and Joe Audia of Kilwins and Tim Dennis of Walloon Lake Winery presented the chocolate and wine to attendees during the evening.  Net proceeds from the event of $900 will go to scholarships for students in the building trades program or the building trades program at the High School.  The PWB council thanks everyone for attending and supporting the event this year with a huge thank you to our presenters, Joe Audia of Kilwins and Tim Dennis of Walloon Lake Winery along with our major sponsors, DTE Energy, TJ Marble & Granite and Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity.  We look forward to seeing everyone again next year.  
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Member News
This Weekend
5th Annual Turkey Bingo! Win Bingo... Win a Turkey! 10-30 LBS OF FUN.
Friday before Thanksgiving on November 20th 5:30-10:00 p.m. at St. Francis Church in Petoskey! Must Be 18+ to Enter/Play. Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Food Available. Must be 21+ to drink. As a St. Francis Xavier School PTO Community Friend-Raiser, proceeds go to grow the school's playground!

North Central Michigan College's Luncheon Lecture will look at the biology of wastewater treatment, presented by Dr. Daniel Wickham on Friday, November 20th.
The program will be held in the College's Library conference room. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Dan Wickham, Ph.D., a former research ecologist with the University of California, co-invented and patented a device that allows homeowners to use bacteria to treat septic waste and recover failed leachfields. His Petoskey-based company, SludgeHammer Group, markets wastewater treatment devices worldwide for residential, commercial, municipal and agricultural applications. 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.

Great Lakes Photography Studio is opening Saturday, November 21st.
Be sure to stop by 310 Howard Street (former Baker's Metal Works location and see the new studio.  We will be open on Saturday from 9 to 6. Sunday hours are 10 to 4.

The NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHORALE presents their fall concert, 
"SHOWSTOPPERS", hit songs from hit shows, on Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21 at 7:30 pm, plus Sunday, November 22 at 3:00 pm. The performances, under the direction of Julie Pierpont, will include a musical salute to our Veterans and favorite holiday songs.  The concerts are held on stage at the Crooked Tree Arts Center in downtown Petoskey.  Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber of Commerce, at Crooked Tree, on the Chorale's website www.nmchorale.org, or at the door. $12 for Adults, $7 for ages 10-17,  and $3 under age 10.  For more information call 231-622-1893.

It's the 9th annual Holiday Crafts, Art and Gift Show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds to benefit Brother Dan's Food Pantry!
This year's event takes place with a full house of vendors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 21st. Admission is $2 or by non-perishable food item. All proceeds benefit Brother Dan's. The Community Building at the Fairgrounds is located at 1129 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey. Questions? Call (231) 348-5479.

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, in conjunction with Subaru by the Bay, will host a Share the Love event on Saturday, November 21st
from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Subaru by the Bay, located at 6432 U.S. Highway 31, in Petoskey.  Individuals are encouraged to bring their furry friend for photos with Santa or to sample some of the delicious seasonal treats provided by area restaurants.  There will also be shelter dogs available for adoption in addition to a contest where participants are able to guess the number of cans of pet food in the Subaru.  The winner will receive a gift basket.  This event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 231-622-6365 or go to www.ltbhs.com

The Community is invited to attend a FREE Thanksgiving Dinner at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church ELCA on Sunday, November 22nd
at 1450 East Mitchell, Petoskey. This is a FREE Thanksgiving Meal for the entire community! There will be seating's at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m., be sure to make your reservations now by calling 231-347-5448 or email crossofc@sbcglobal.net

Don't miss the annual Holiday Gift and Craft Show on November 22nd at the Ovation Hall, inside the Odawa Casino in Petoskey.
More than 60 vendors will display their gifts and crafts. Admission is free and all attendees age 19+ will be entered into a drawing to win hotel stays, Sage dinner vouchers, and Waas-No-Dé Buffet vouchers. Find out more! 
Next Week
Empty Bowls Luncheon for Manna is at The Stafford's Perry Hotel on November 23rd. Empty Bowls is a luncheon to raise money and awareness to fight to end hunger. Join The Manna Food Project and area potters for lunch. Early and Regular Pick Tickets received a handmade pottery bowl filled with soup of choice and bread. Lunch Only Tickets will receive a bowl of soup served with bread. $35 Early Pick starts at 11:30 a.m., $25 Regular Pick starts at 12:00 p.m., and $10 Lunch Only starts at 12:00 p.m. Purchase tickets at The Petoskey Chamber of Commerce, The Manna Food Project, Sturgeon River Pottery, and The Grain Train. Contact Amanda at 231-347-8852 or Send an Email for more details.

Friends at the Carnegie and Storyteller Dick Strader presents: "Ice Thrones, Pottery, and Sculpted Heads:  The Story of Sculptor and Potter Stanley Price Kellogg"
at the Carnegie Building on Monday, November 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The program will be portrayed in first person by storyteller Dick Strader.  Kellogg is widely known for his portraits, fountains, and yard sculpture.  The life size ceramic horse that once stood in front of the world famous Kellogg Studio in Petoskey now resides at the Petoskey District Library. His bronze statue of fellow Petoskeyite Bruce Catton is mounted outside the Carnegie Building. Presenter Dick Strader is a member of the National Storytelling Network and has won awards for his contributions to the greater storytelling community.  Open to the public.
Tis the season of gratitude and we can't think of anyone we'd like to thank more than you! Stop by for a quick visit and we'll send you on your way with a delicious pie to share with your loved ones. Independence Village of Petoskey 965 Hager Drive, Petoskey. Drive By For a Pie! Drive By For a Pie! Tuesday, November 24th, 2015 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. RSVP Please call (231) 348-8498 by November 17 to reserve your pie!

Seniors & Families, join us at The Residences at Harbor Watch, for an exquisite Thanksgiving dinner in an elegant atmosphere at Petoskey's newest Senior Living Community.
The dinner is Wednesday, November 25th at 5:00 p.m. and is free of charge. There is limited seating. Please rsvp by Nov. 20th (248) 425-5714 or tfegan@harborwatchmi.com. This is a great opportunity to experience dinner in a resort-like atmosphere.  Live music by Paul Perry. Cribbage, bridge and pool tournaments. 
Thanksgiving
Start your Thanksgiving off with the Up North Media Turkey Trot on November 26th in Petoskey. The Up North Media Turkey Trot is a 5K run/walk for runners and families and those ready for a bit of exercise prior to a Thanksgiving celebration. Toddlers in strollers are FREE and encouraged to participate. Children running or walking must register. Register Online and view the race route here!

Join us at our table for Thanksgiving! Enjoy a delicious homestyle turkey dinner special for $25, along with our full menu. Open Noon-8pm Thanksgiving Day Make a reservation: 231-347-1717 or online at seventeenrestaurant.com

Vintage Chophouse |Wine Bar created a Thanksgiving Dinner experience you won't want to miss. Now accepting reservations, this three-course menu offers the traditional holiday dinner you crave in an intimate setting to reconnect with friends and family to give thanks. Regular menu also available. 

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day with your friends at Chandler's - A Restaurant!  
In addition to our regular menu, we will be offering a traditional Thanksgiving feast for $25 per guest, including Roasted Michigan Turkey Breast, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Compote., Roasted Turkey Gravy and Pumpkin Pie topped with Whipped Cream.  Reservations are strongly recommended and to book your table, please call 231-347-2981 or visit here.  

The Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant is serving up an old fashioned thanksgiving feast on November 26th
from 2-5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day! Adults are 26.95 and children 12 and under 12.95. All your favorite dishes in a warm, inviting home-like atmosphere.  Let us know you are a chamber member and receive 10% off your bill! Call for reservations 231-347-2410. See our menu at www.theterraceinn.com and facebook! We also have a lodging special for out of town visitors! 
3rd Annual Lighting of the Village! Join us in the charming Village of Walloon Lake on Friday, November 27th at 6:00 PM for our 3rd Annual Lighting of the Village! Tommy's will be featuring hot chocolate, activities for the kids, and Black Friday sales for the adults. Don't forget your gently used coats to receive $40 towards a new coat at Tommy's! Vogue Salon will be offering Black Friday sales from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and $1 per minute chair massages! Come enjoy the sales, twinkle lights and life size Christmas Village on Walloon Lake!

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa!
Join Santa at Porter Creek Fish House on Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a Breakfast Buffet and Milk and Cookie Bar! $10 adults, $5 kids. Reservations 231-592-7080. Porter Creek Fish House, 00970 Marina Drive, Boyne City.

Camp Daggett is seeking to round up 90 or more Daggetteers to march in the Stafford's Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 28th
at 10 a.m.  Camp is celebrating its 90th birthday this year and this entry of walkers and float will represent the nearly century of summer camp fun. Anyone that has been associated with Camp - campers, staff, board members, committee members, volunteers - is invited to attend. Camp Daggett attire is recommended but not required.  A tent with refreshments of hot cocoa and doughnuts will be set up in the Petoskey High School parking lot for Camp volunteer walkers. Look for the tan tent with the Camp Daggett banner.  Please RSVP by calling Julie at (231) 347-9742, ext. 101.

Shop & Drop at CTAC during Small Business Saturday, November 28th
children are welcome to participate in Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey's Shop & Drop. This program provides kids with fun Saturday activities and parents with some free time to shop and support local businesses on Small Business Saturday. From 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. parents can drop their children off at CTAC for organized art projects and activities. Kids 4 years of age to 5th grade will make holiday-themed crafts, play age-appropriate games, and enjoy a healthy snack. Shop & Drop costs $5 per CTAC Member child, or $10 per Non-Member child. Parents and guardians can register at www.crookedtree.org, or by calling Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337. 
Upcoming
Petoskey Cheese is have their first Cheese 101 class on November 30th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Let's learn the curd word together! Tickets are 15$ a piece and can be purchased at the store. Class size limited so get your tickets today! Stop in before Thanksgiving to pick up the perfect holiday menu addition, a cheese tray! Follow us on Facebook and stop by to Petoskey Cheese today at 437 E Mitchell St. in Downtown Petoskey. Call (231) 753-2805 or visit www.petoskeycheese.com for more details.
 
Stafford's Top of Michigan Community Marathon registration open; Early-bird rate ends November 30th for the event to be conducted May 28, 2016 on the beautiful Little Traverse Wheelway. Those who sign up prior to Tuesday, December 1 can register for the full marathon for only $65. Coordinated by the Top of Michigan Trails Council, the race will begin in downtown Charlevoix, continue by Petoskey, and finish in downtown Harbor Springs.  Proceeds from the race will be used to support the Little Traverse Wheelway and the Petoskey Cross Country and Track and Field teams. For more race details, registration, volunteer, and sponsorship opportunities visit www.trailscouncil.org, email jharrington10@gmail.com or call Jim Harrington, race director at (989) 619-4204.
 
JINGLE & MINGLE! Join Visconti Medical Spa as we kick off the holiday season with an event at Twisted Olive! We will have packages available for purchase, as well as some great giveaways. Don't miss this fun event on Monday, November 30th from 6-8p at Twisted Olive!
 
The News-Review is looking for the Top 10 under 40.  If you know an outstanding or successful person under the age of 40, we want to know! Please include the person's name, where they're from, contact information and a summary of why. Deadline is December 1.  Learn more - email petoskeynews@petoskeynews.com with "TOP 10" as the subject line.
 
Job seekers, employers, and community partners are invited to visit the new Michigan Works! location and grand opening of the Career Café at an Open House December 2 in Petoskey. Visitors can learn about services available, meet the staff, and enjoy refreshments. The Open House will run from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2240 Mitchell Park Drive. The Career Café offers a menu of job search services for all levels of job seekers, including help with job search, résumés, interviewing, networking, and more. There are also training opportunities available, including an Adult Education Learning Lab and scholarships for short-term trainings. Employers can receive assistance with hiring and recruiting, training, and connections to business support programs. More information is available at: www.NWMichWorks.org

You are invited to the Holiday Bazar on December 5th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the LTBB Governmental Center at 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs. This wonderful event is open to the public and includes Food, Raffles, Arts & Crafts and MORE! Great fun for everyone! Processes will benefit the National Indian Child Welfare Association. For more information call Rochelle at 231-622-9123. We will see you at the Holiday Bazar on December 5th in Harbor Springs!
 
A special Christmas Open House weekend is planned at McGulpin Point Lighthouse and Historic Site to coincide with "Christmas in Mackinaw" festivities happening throughout the village of Mackinaw City. McGulpin Point will reopen for two days, Saturday and Sunday, December 5th-6th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The lighthouse is officially closed for the season and this will be the only weekend to visit the lighthouse before it reopens for the season in May 2016. Join McGulpin Point staff for an old-fashioned holiday experience, with refreshments and holiday décor as it would have appeared during the operational years of McGulpin Point, 1869 to 1906. Admission is by freewill donation. Call (231) 348-1704 or email info@emmetcounty.org if you have questions.

Crooked Tree Arts Center's annual Sugar Plum Fairy Tea at the Terrace Inn is Sunday, December 6th
from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. During this highly anticipated event for boy and girls of all ages, attendees will take tea with principal performers of Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet's "The Nutcracker". With each reservation, guests will receive traditional tea (and cocoa!) service,  two tickets to "The Nutcracker" performance of your choice, picture with the Sugar Plum Fairy, strings quintet performance and a take-home treat.  Performances of "The Nutcracker" are Saturday, December 19 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
 
Enjoy Dinner with Santa! Join Santa at The Bistro on Thursday, December 10 from 5-8pm for a Dinner Buffet and Cookie decorating! $15 adults, kids 12 and under Free. Reservations 231-547-9796. The Bistro @ Charlevoix Country Club, 9600 Clubhouse Drive, Charlevoix.

Come to Bay Harbor's Holidazzle Open House December 12th from 3-7 p.m!
Holiday music & refreshments while you shop. Merchant & restaurant specials; Santa Fun Run; Meet Santa at Santa's Workshop; Find Frosty; Winter Market; and Featuring Petoskey Steel Drum Band on their Double Decker Bus! Help support Toys for Tots, Little Traverse Bay Humane's Society, & MANNA food project. For more information visit: https://www.bayharbor.com/events
 
Two Bravo TV Top Chef Stars are coming to Twisted Olive in Petoskey in December. Restauranteur Kirsten Okeefe and Master. Sommelier Ron Edwards will welcome 2015 Bravo TV Top Chef Winner Mei Lin alongside Top Chef star contestant and Detroit Best Chef James Rigato for a holiday dinner event on December 13th Guests will be able to interact with the chefs and sommelier while experiencing amazingly paired cuisine and wines. Twisted Olive is offering two seating's on Sunday, December 13th at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The cost is $165 per seat and includes five courses and five wines, tax and gratuity. Tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets for the limited seating event go on sale November 10th at www.twisted-olive.com
On Going
Oleson's Food Stores in Petoskey and Charlevoix are hosting a "Dollar Drive" Sunday, November 15 through Thanksgiving to support domestic abuse survivors and their children at the Safe Home operated 24/7 by the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Last year, the Safe Home provided support services, 2,502 nights of refuge and more than 7,500 meals to shelter residents from Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties at no charge. The "Dollar Drive" offsets Safe Home food and supply costs that exceed $25,000 annually. Lite 96.3 also hosts a food/supply drive at Petoskey Oleson's store 4-6 p.m., November 24.  Oleson's is located at 2000 US-31 North, Petoskey, and 112 Antrim Street, Charlevoix.  For a Safe Home Needs List, visit www.wrcnm.org.
Of Special Note
This winter, beat the winter blues and take off those holiday pounds at North Central Michigan College's Student and Community Resource Center.  The Center has become one of the community's most popular resources and the track is a safe (and free) place to run or walk year-round, and is a great alternative in the winter. In addition, a wide variety of fitness courses are held in the center each semester. These one-credit courses include a wide variety of choices and classes for only $102.75 per semester for Emmet county residents. To apply, visit www.ncmich.edu and click on Apply Now! No matter what shape, size, age or condition you're in, North Central has plenty to offer you this winter.

Finally in at The Trophy Shop-- Genuine Hardwood - Flag Display Boxes. 
The handwork is perfection and the quality is top notch!  Only $68.80, this beautiful display will make a thoughtful gift paying tribute to your American Hero for years to come.  Now available at The Trophy Shop, downtown Cheboygan, 1320 W. State Street.  Store Hours; M-F: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Do you hear those Bells Ringing?
This holiday season, The Salvation Army of Petoskey will bring hope to hundreds local families and individuals who desperately need a helping hand. This year's Bell Ringing started on Nov. 13th. They are located in Petoskey, Boyne City, and Charlevoix.  We need your help to raise $60,000.00 to help the struggling folks of our communities. We schedule shifts for 2 hour time slots.  Give us a call to volunteer your time. To volunteer for Belling Ringing at any our locations, please contact our Development Director, Roman Hank at (231) 347-3531 ext. 103. To donate call: 1-800-SAL-ARMY, or (231) 347-3531. Mail your gift to 712 Pleasant St. Petoskey, Michigan 49770 or make a donation online at www.sapetoskey.org

What's the Point of U?
Share more than a "selfie" to strengthen our community
Selfie versus selfless. One's a trendy way to share your point of view. The other shows a bigger picture, the point of you-giving generously of yourself to make an impact on our community. At Char-Em United Way, we depend on selfless donors like you to provide resources that improve the education, health and stability of local families.  GIVE ADVOCATE VOLUNTEER Live United!

North Central Michigan College is proud to announce the launch of its new, responsive website.
  We invite you to visit www.ncmich.edu and look at all of the new features and information.  And we want to remind you that registration for winter 2016 is now open.  Check out all of our program offerings and courses and join us this winter in class!

A message from Collins and Associates:
Friday (today) is our last day in beautiful downtown Petoskey. Please know that although our office is relocating to Harbor Springs over the weekend, we will still be offering the highest level of professional service to our current and future clients. Please contact any of our agents with questions or concerns you may have. Our new address is: 111 E. Lake Street, Harbor Springs. Beginning Monday (11/23), you can also reach us at: (231) 526-5965.  Thank you for your loyalty!  We look forward to having you drop by our new office to say hello!

Stock Holiday paper bags are know 25% OFF! 
Stock up on tissue and SAVE!  Buy 1 ream and get 1 ream 30% off!  Call Stacey Croton for more information.  231-242-8172 or Stacey.croton@wholestylepackaging.com

Did you know snow reflects 80% of the sun's rays, negatively impacting visibility and increases the amount of harmful rays directed toward your eyes.
Sunglass Shoppe-Unique Optics is offering a holiday special for businesses.  If you purchase five $100 gifts cards you get one $100 gift card for free. Be seen as promoting the health of your employees, by stopping in our Petoskey, Traverse City, or Charlevoix location, and pick up the perfect gift for your team.

Have questions about the Affordable Care Act? Let Encore Financial Group help!
Our licensed agents can help navigate "Obamacare" for group and individual plans from various carriers. Call or e-mail today to set up a complementary consultation because there is no cost difference to you whether you sign up for health insurance coverage on your own or get a professional to help. Call 877-6-ENCORE (877-636-2673) or send an email to health@efgrp.net.  Encore Financial Group offices are located in Cheboygan, Gaylord, Petoskey, and West Branch.

9&10 News and Avalanche Bay have teamed up to give away three family four packs of tickets to Avalanche Bay indoor water park!
Avalanche Bay has 88,000 square feet of fun for all ages, including a zero depth pool, six waterslides, a lazy river, hot tubs and even a surf simulator! Centrally located at the heart of Boyne Mountain Resort, this wet and wild waterpark is always 84 degrees and open year 'round, making it the perfect vacation destination or just a day trip. Go to Contests and Events on the 9&10 News website to sign up to win. Three Grand Prize drawings will be held on Michigan This Morning on the following Tuesdays: 11/17, 11/24 & 12/1. Visit www.9and10news.com to sign up and for a full list of rules.

Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is seeking skilled and unskilled volunteers, contractors, remodelers and builders to help during the framing blitz for our 1st ever Habitat subdivision in Alanson!
Sign up by calling 231-348-6926 Ext. 104 and help a deserving family in your community enter home ownership.

Celebrate the Holidays at Boyne Highlands.
This holiday season, treat your employees and guests to an experience they won't soon forget. With our spectacular setting alongside slopes blanketed in white and exceptional facilities, restaurants and catering options, Boyne Highlands is the natural choice for holiday celebrations of all sizes - and budgets. Looking for a way to recognize your employees for their hard work throughout the year? Give a BOYNE Gift Card. A BOYNE Gift Card may be used for retail purchases, lift tickets, waterpark passes, spa services and so much more. The easiest gift to give and the best to receive. Call Tracie Odenbach, 231.526.3088 or Crystal Blumke, 231.526.3849 to book your party today.

Anniversary Promotion: To celebrate a new business milestone, Abuzz Creative is offering special Anniversary Promotion Pricing on a new Responsive Website!
Your new responsive website will display properly on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smart phones, plus your website will be really easy for you to update! This offer expires 11/25/15 so contact Marcie Wolf today! More info: http://www.abuzzcreative.com/responsive-web-design/

Your donations to the Harvest Food and Supply Drive make a difference in the lives of domestic abuse survivors utilizing Safe Home services.
  Last year, the Safe Home provided 2,502 nights of shelter and more than 7,500 meals to families from Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties.  Domestic abuse services are provided to survivors at no charge.  Harvest Food and Supply Drive donations such as non-perishable foods, household supplies, personal care items and financial contributions are vital in helping provide for the needs of these families.  Donations may be made at Gold Mine Resale Shops or Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan offices. For more information or a Safe Home Needs List, call (231) 347-0067 or visit www.wrcnm.org.

It's never too early to prepare your business for success. And Taste the Local Difference® (TLD) is here to help.
Now is the time to sign-up or renew your partnership for the 2016 season. The deadline to be included in the 2016 Edition of TLD's Guide to Local Food is January 31st 2016. Whether you're a long-time TLD partner or just now hearing about us, we'd love to work with you. TLD is a local food marketing company with one underlying mission-- to sell more local food in the communities we serve. From Farm to Fork to Compost and back again, we work to build and strengthen connections throughout every aspect of the food system. Please take this time to sign-up or renew your partnership.

MacGregor Cares - Monthly Community Giving Program
. $258 was donated to the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! MacGregor Cares matched that donation to total $516! Thank you to all that donated! November's MacGregor Cares participants are:- Charlevoix Elementary Special Ed. Dept. - East Jordan Girl Scouts - Safe Families for Children Char-Em. 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
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com
401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770