Northern Michigan Equine Therapy
JL and Courtney Sumptner, 05025 Church Rd.,
Northern Michigan Equine Therapy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to using the healing nature of a horse as a therapeutic tool to enhance independence, self-confidence, and quality of life. With a horse's guidance and support, our hippotherapy, HorseSense©, at-risk youth and Veterans programs are offered by licensed professionals and equine specialists to provide the community with the best quality of service to those in need.
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La Senorita Mexican Restaurant,
Jason Allerding, General Manager, 1285 US-31 N, Petoskey.
Whether you're hungry for our famous wet burrito, sizzling fajitas, just want some soup or salad, or want to come out and party with your friends with our perfect Frozen Margaritas and Ice Cold Beer, we've got something for everyone to enjoy!
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Northwest Michigan Works celebrates their new location at 2240 Mitchell Park Drive in Petoskey. Tel. (231) 347-5150. www.nwmichworks.org. Job seekers receive help with writing résumés, career information, job search, interest assessments, and more in the job seeker resource rooms. Career Advisors assist eligible job seekers with accessing publicly-funded programs for returning to school or on the job training.
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Walstrom Marine has promoted Rick Venner to the position of Sales Manager. Rick brings with him over 35 years of industry experience. An avid sailor, boater and yachtsman, Rick has sold, serviced and captained virtually all types of vessels. "Over the course of his career, Rick has garnered experience in every possible capacity making him an exceptional advocate for our customers and a perfect fit for the Sales Manager position", states David Lyle, President of Walstrom Marine. "He is one of a small group in the marine industry well versed in the manufacturing of new, and the sales and service of new, pre-owned and brokerage vessels. It is because of this experience Rick will have an immediate impact on our already established sales and service businesses." Walstrom Marine, Inc., family owned and operated as a premier full service marina since 1946, is headquartered in Harbor Springs, MI, with locations in Bay Harbor and Cheboygan. Walstrom represents the finest American manufactured yacht and boat brands; Hatteras Yachts, Tiara Yachts, Pursuit Boats, and Chris Craft.
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Reusch Jewelers
Vance Reusch, Reusch Jewelers
"The Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of our downtown, and deserves our support."
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Join the merchants of Downtown Petoskey for the Holiday Open House on December 4th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.The Holiday Open House begins with an appearance by Santa Claus, who flies in to town to light the giant Christmas tree in Pennsylvania Park! The streets close down and the merchants open their doors to offer warm holiday greetings and hospitality. The streets are filled with merry entertainment by carolers and the Petoskey High School Steel Drum Band. And don't forget to visit the bean pots and enjoy a cup of soup made by the Petoskey Snowmobile Club or the Kiwanis tent for grilled brats. Come Downtown and enjoy the smiling faces and Christmas fun with your family with this evening that is a holiday tradition!
The Friends of the Petoskey Library presents the Candy Cane Village on Friday, December 4th at the Carnegie Building at 451 E. Mitchell Street from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa and his helpers will give away free books, cookies and candy canes to all good children who come to the village! They will have books for teens, too! Grown-ups can enjoy refreshments while children talk to Santa, select books and make crafts. Between 5 to 9 p.m., stroll across the street to the main Library for more events on the main floor! Make and take a fun holiday decoration at the kids' craft table, pull up a seat to the big screen to watch a holiday TV cartoon, and help yourself to treats and other great goodies!
Join Blissfest on Friday December 4th from 6-9 p.m. during that Holiday Open House at the Red Sky Stage for first class holiday musical entertainment by the Mitchell Street Saxophone Quartet. This ensemble of distinguished local musicians includes (left to right) Tim Ismond (alto), Tom Harder (baritone),Russ Clubine (tenor), Karen Williams (soprano). Blissfest will also be on hand with some gift items for that special someone on your list!
Come to the new location of A Penny Saved Consignment Boutique Inc. on December 4th from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy great sales and snacks as we celebrate our new location on Mitchell Street.
Lavender Hill Farms is hosting their Annual Open House on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days. Come enjoy delicious gourmet sweets and savory treats. Bring your friends and neighbors for some made in Michigan Gift Shopping. Lavender tea, jelly, lotions, sachets, soap and much, much more. Shop online all the time http://www.lavenderhillmichigan.com/.Located on Horton Bay Road. Tel. (231) 582-3784.
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey is pleased to present the Merry Makers Marketplace. CTAC's galleries will be transformed into an art fair with 20 artists from across the Midwest manning their booths. Patrons will have December 4th and 5th to shop beautifully crafted gifts and goods from regional artists, finding incredible, unique gifts for family and friends. Jewelry, textiles, ceramics, metal works, and handmade journals; all of these items just scratch the surface of what the artisans will have on display and for sale. Local musicians and performers will entertain shoppers, and festive snacks and drinks will be available as well. For more information, please 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.
News from The Knot. Sparty Party - Saturday night December 5th. Come to The Knot and be part of a sea of Green. Watch our beloved Spartans pluck the feathery hopes away those Hawkeyes. Beer and food specials. But most important. Plenty of TV's and a mass of Green and White. Remember $2 domestic and retro beers all the time. Free popcorn.
Take the kids to the Kids Magic Show featuring Petoskey's own "Magic Lady" Jania Taylor on Saturday, December 5th at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Petoskey. This wonderful event from Angel Ambassadors is fun for the whole family. Admission is just 1 New UNWRAPPED toy for Toys for Tots. There will be Raffles for prizes for the kids, punch, cookies, hot dogs, chips and more. Plus a Silent Auction for Adults. For more information call 231-881-3865 or 231-838-5032.
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!
Nub's Nob will be open this Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on at least 4 runs serviced by two chairlifts. Lift Tickets will be at a discounted rate. Please visit our website for more details at www.nubsnob.com
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.
Santa's Train Wonderland. As the snow blows in, Castle Farms is transformed into a train wonderland. Visit the Castle December 5 & 6 between 10am-3pm for family holiday fun. Unlimited access to model and interactive train displays, including the Polar Express and riding trains for toddlers under 40 lbs. Photo booth, face painting, snacks, special Santa appearances. $5 per person (ages 2 & up). V.I.P. Santa Pass: spend time with Santa in an exclusive visit, plus story time, cookie craft, and gift. $20 per child (ages 2 & up) includes Train Wonderland admission. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix. (231) 237-0884.
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North Central Michigan College's Corporate and Community Education department invites you to the last Local Food Alliance Potluck for 2015, Wednesday, December 9th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Iron Horse Café, Conference room 4, on the Petoskey campus. Bring a dish to share and enjoy lively discussions on farm-to-school activities in our area, holiday options to support local farms and food businesses, small farms conference and more 2016 events to come.
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.
North Central Michigan College's Luncheon Lecture will feature Thongsai Vangyi and his moving story of his family's escape from Laos on Friday, December 11th. 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. When the American military evacuated Saigon in 1975, many people were left behind, including thousands of Laotians who had aided the Central Intelligence Agency during the "secret war" across the border from Vietnam. Thongsai Vangyi tells a story of life, chaos and sacrifice in the midst of a war that few people will ever understand. Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $10.
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
Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery will be held on December 12th and will begin at 11:45 AM Sharp! Whether you have donated for wreaths or not we would love to have you come and be part of this moving ceremony. The weather forecast for the day before the event is 45 degrees with a chance of rain. This event will be held rain or shine. Every veteran's grave will receive a wreath and donations have already been received for 2016!! You will be thankful you came and participated in honoring our veterans including those in attendance.
Slots are filling fast for the "Sleigh Ride to the North Pole" fundraiser at Northern Michigan Equine Therapy on Dec. 12th from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Please call (231) 881-5590 to reserve your seat on the sleigh to see Santa. There is a $5 charge per person and all proceeds go toward therapy scholarships for those in need. Merry Christmas and hope to see you at NMET next Saturday.
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
Catch a falling star during the Geminids at the Headlands! One of the most prolific meteor showers of the year takes place in December, and Headlands staff will host two programs back-to-back to share the show with visitors. Dates of the programs are Saturday to Sunday, December 12th-13th AND Sunday to Monday, December 13th-14th; each night begins at 9 p.m. Attendees should meet at the Guest House of the Headlands, 15675 Headlands Road, Mackinaw City, MI. The events are free and take place rain or shine. No RSVP needed. Questions about the program, call (231) 838-8181 or email darksky@emmetcounty.org
Join with us as we bring some holiday cheer to our downtown neighborhoods! First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey will be caroling on December 13th. We will meet at the church, 501 E Mitchell St, at 5:30p to grab some hot cocoa and then head out into our surrounding neighborhood to spread the gift of music to our neighbors. Everyone is welcome for this fun holiday tradition. Questions: email Tisha Cone at office@petoskeypres.org |
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St. Bernardus Brewery Beer Dinner at TAP30 - Monday, December 14th, - 6:30 p.m. You won't want to miss TAP30s First Ever Beer Dinner. On Monday, December 14th TAP30 will be serving a Six-Course meal to be paired with a hand-picked selection of St. Bernardus Brewery drafts. St. Bernardus Brewery can be found in little poetry village in Watou, Belgium. The St. Bernardus Brewery Beer Dinner will feature and authentic Belgium cuisine. This inspired evening will also include a gourmet cheese tray feature from Petoskey's own, Petoskey Cheese. Tickets are available at TAP30 for $50 per person. Space is limited so stop in today and reserve your spot at the St. Bernardus Beer Dinner.
Handel's Messiah Plus! This year's annual holiday performances will be on Thurs, December 17th and Friday, 18th at 7:00 PM, St. Francis Xavier Church, Petoskey, featuring Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and the Orchestra Chorus under the direction of Dr. Libor Ondras. Program will include Handel's Messiah, as well as Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna and Williams' Fantasia on Greensleeves. General admission tickets are $25. Reserved seating has three options: Silver, $35. Gold, $50. Platinum, $75. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.glcorchestra.org, at the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra office, which is open Monday through Thursday from 10am - 4pm, 231.487.0010. In addition you can purchase General Admission tickets with cash or check at your local Chambers. For more information, contact anne@glcorchestra.org, call the office at 231.487.0010 or go to http://www.glcorchestra.org.
Charlevoix Area Community Pool New Year's Celebration - BEACH BASH 2015! Celebrate with family and friends at the Pool on Wednesday, December 30th from 6-8 PM for our annual New Year's kick-off party. It's cold outside, but not on the Pool deck! Grab your swimsuits, lounge at the pool, toss around some beach balls, and soak in the hot tub. Pizza, refreshments and goody bags provided. Children 5 and under are free! All other guests (swimmers and non-swimmers), $5 advance purchase or $6 at the door. Reservations are recommended as we are limited to a maximum occupancy. Call or email the Pool today to ensure your spot at the Beach Bash: 231.547.0982 or info@charlevoixpool.org. |
McLean & Eakin Booksellers continues the series of Grand Book Club events for grandparents and their grandchildren to help provide a special time together. The December first selection is Red Kayak by Priscilla Cummings. The club will meet the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. There will be discounts for club members the evenings of the book club. Children must be between third and fifth grade, and it is suggested that grandparents be fifty-five or older. The book club is free and will be held monthly through April. To sign up call McLean & Eakin at 231-347-1180 or call Martha Radcliffe at 231-590-4519or email www.mcleanandeakin.com
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Sandra Lee Photography Studio & Gallery has some office space available at 318 East Mitchell Street in Petoskey. Single office including utilities runs $350. We have a double office suite with private restroom available as well. Contact Sandra Lee at 231-622-2066 for more information.
Busy Bodies Bounce Town is partnering with Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan to help provide bonding opportunities for foster families and adopted children throughout our area. 100% of the donations will go toward gift admissions for foster and adopted children and will be matched by Busy Bodies Bounce Town. Pay it forward this holiday season by giving the gift of lasting family memories for children in need. Passes are $12. Stop in Bounce Town or call to donate: (231) 881-9090.
The YNM's annual campaign is up and running! Through the generous support of donors, we are able to provide financial assistance and subsidies to deserving individuals and families who are struggling financially. So far in 2015, we are on pace to provide over $20,000 of direct assistance for summer day camp, after school child care, archery, basketball, soccer, horseback riding, martial arts, Lego robotics, science, art, and more! When you give to the YMCA of Northern Michigan, your generosity reaches children and families throughout our service area. Together, we can address the challenges that face our young people, our health, & our communities. Each day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Jensen's Animal Hospital loves to see your pet's smiling face in our office and we want to see them for years to come. We are offering senior testing for your pets in December, at a 20% discounted rate, to ensure your pets' stay happy and healthy long into life. Senior testing includes a physical exam, blood chemistry tests, complete blood count and urinalysis. Please call 347-8775 to schedule your pet's senior wellness exam. http://jensensanimalhospital.com/
Wine gifts anyone? Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery now has personal and corporate wine gift boxes, baskets and certificates made up and ready for pick up. Visit the tasting room Monday through Saturday 11-6 and pick out something extra special! Custom baskets and boxes also available. For more information, call 231-290-WINE (9463)
The Bistro in Hibernation for winter. Heatherwoods Golf Course is in hibernation for the winter, and now, so are we. The Bistro at Charlevoix Country Club is open for Holiday Parties, including Dinner with Santa, through December 19th but is closed for dinner service. We look forward to serving you when we open again in spring. We continue to book parties, events and Weddings for 2016. For information, a tour, or to book a date, please contact Event Coordinator Michelle LaVere Grunch at 231-547-9796.
Merry Michigan Maple Christmas! Looking for the perfect gift? We have it! Michigan Made Maple Syrup! Give Maple! Be Merry! Are you looking for Holiday gift ideas for your employees, customers, vendors, family or friends? Think Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery! All you need to do is order on our web site, send us an e-mail at mmsyrup.mi@gmail.com or give us a call at (231)487-9058. It's that easy! Each gift is beautifully hand packed in a wooden crate or gift box with touches of holiday cheer. Add a note of personalization with our free gift card and send this "Sweet" treat to someone special on your Christmas list! Please visit www.mmsyrup.com for all the gift options.
Looking for a unique gift? Non-profit organizations in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties have the perfect way to buy meaningful gifts for loved ones. Char-Em Alternative Gifts raises awareness of needs in our community, provides financial support to address those needs, and offers a meaningful option for those who wish to make a difference with their holiday shopping dollars. Organizations participating include Char-Em United Way, Friendship Centers of Emmet County, Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity, Hospice of Northwest Michigan, Manna Food Project, and Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Choose to give to any of these organizations as an alternative to your typical holiday gifts by visiting www.charemalternativegifts.org, and the honoree of your gift will receive a greeting card letting them know of your donation.
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.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to end the year with real meaning by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Holiday activities, severe weather and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can pull people away from their regular blood donation schedules. This creates a greater need for blood donations this time of year. To encourage donations, all those who come to donate Dec. 23, 2015, through Jan. 3, 2016, will get a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations.
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.
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.
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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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