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Take advantage of a great Chamber member benefit! Schedule your Newsletter advertising today. The Chamber offers its members exclusive access to advertising in our newsletters and now is the perfect time to schedule your upcoming digital advertising. In the last quarter of 2015, over 170,000 people opened the our newsletters! Pricing options begin at just $25 - find out more and make the call to reserve your space today, as there is limited placement options each week. Contact Nikki at 231-347-4150 or email nikki@petoskeychamber.com.
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Edward Jones
Dan Ledingham, Karen Beerthuis and
Christyn Erxleben of Edward Jones
"The Chamber is vital to the growth and support of a healthy community. That is why we are members."
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The New Reformation Jazz Band with Dave Oppermann, Bandleader will perform on the Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey stage Saturday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m. The group has given thousands of performances worldwide in its 45 years playing traditional jazz, the only art form considered by many to be original to America.
Traditional jazz encompasses a variety of styles including Dixieland, ragtime, blues, big band and swing, all of which will be showcased during the concert. Tickets: $25 for adult members, $35 for adult non-members, $10 students. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact CTAC at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Boyne Highlands Resort and Boyne Mountain, are pleased to offer a full day of FREE skiing/snowboarding and more to residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego counties on Sunday, January 10th get FREE access to the downhill trails at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain, plus the parks, pipes and cross country trails at both resorts from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Get more details at www.boyne.com
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One dollar can really change your life and those around you! Your dollar as well as our matched dollar goes to the Women's Resource Center to help local women and families in our community when you join for $1 at ANYTIME FITNESS OF PETOSKEY, January 11th-15th. Every new member receives a no-pressure fitness consultation and 30-day fitness plan. Call or stop by today to get started. One dollar can really change your life! Anytime Fitness, 2170 Anderson Road, Petoskey, 231-348-2500.
Help up Conquer Cancer. Join Northern Express as we support cancer patients, applaud cancer survivors, and explore the disease and its stories throughout northern Michigan. Honor someone on our Ribbon Wall; get a named ribbon in honor of a loved one or friends for just $20 printed on our pages in a special January 11th issue. 100% of all ribbon sales donated to Munson Cancer Patient Needs funds, Otsego Memorial Hospital Oncology and Infusion Center & McLaren Northern Michigan Cancer Survivorship Program. Make a donation and find out more, go to www.northernexpresshonors.com today.
Independence Village says come one come all to our community Bingo Bash! It is on Tuesday January 12th in our Village Dining room at 1:30 pm! Invite family and friends to overcome the winter blahs, have some treats, and maybe even win some prizes! It will be an event you surely don't want to miss! In order to make sure this is is fun for everyone, we would greatly appreciate an RSVP by Monday January 11th. Hope to see you there! Call 231-348-8498 for more information.
Winter Wine Dinners are back! Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery kicks off their Winter Wine Dinner Series on Thursday, January 14th! $50 per person includes a 4 course dinner with wine at each course. Seating is limited. Call for your seat 231-290-WINE (9463). See complete menu at http://www.petoskeyfarms.com/Calendar-of-events-s/1830.htm
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council needs your input. Please click on the link below to complete a survey to help us assess our programming and operations. Your answers will help guide our work and are important to our continuous improvement. Paper surveys are available at our office at 426 Bay Street, downtown Petoskey. The survey deadline is Friday, January 15, 2016. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful insight. SURVEY LINK: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/watershedcouncil |
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Join the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra for the first Sunday Series of the 2016 season at 4:00 p.m. on January 17th at the First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs, featuring pianists Robin McCarty and Michelle Mitchum with soprano's Dore' Furstenberg and Jamie Platte. A free will donation will be taken at the door. This program is made possible due to generous support provided by Carolyn Klender. For more information, please contact the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra office at (231) 487-0010.
Join Habitat on January 18th in Boyne City to make a difference and volunteer your service on the commemorative holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. We will be on site remodeling, deconstructing, painting and cleaning up. Contact Kala at (231) 348-6926 Ext. 104 for further details.
Join the Blissfest Music Organization for an evening with Fauxgrass at the Crooked Tree Arts Center - Saturday, January 23rd at 8:00 p.m. You're sure to enjoy their progressive bluegrass structure around fresh, playful, and heart-felt compositions. Get your tickets here!
Wine & Web: Four Courses of Wine & Learning! Marcie Wolf of Abuzz Creative will be leading the next HarborActive event, "Wine & Web: Four Courses of Wine & Learning" on Tuesday, January 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Stafford's Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs. Cost is $25 per person and includes four (4) courses of wine with appetizer pairings and four (4) courses of mobile technology learning. Seating is limited for this popular event so register online today - http://www.harboractive.com/classes-events
North Central Michigan College's luncheon lecture series for the winter semester returns, beginning on Friday, January 29th. A wide variety of topics will be featured: the history of Michigan's roads, the clarinet, El Niño and La Niña, women magicians, Stephen Brede's 3,800-mile Great Lakes solo voyage, presidential election preview and climate change. All programs in the winter 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. Cost is $10. Call 231-348-6600 or email luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table.
Camp Daggett offers great activities for families this winter. On January 30th and February 27th from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., experience and enjoy the ambiance of snow-covered trails illuminated by torchlight. Bearcub Outfitters of Petoskey has once again graciously sponsored this family-fun event. Afterward, come inside Camp Daggett's main lodge for a cup of hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies and to warm-up by the crackling fire in camp's beautiful main lodge. Buy raffle tickets for great Bearcub products with all proceeds going to Camp Daggett. Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages! For more information visit www.campdaggett.org
Char-Em United Way's third Toast to Literacy fundraising event, will be held February 6, 2016 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. The event focuses on delightful libations from local breweries and vineyards as well as a delicious food competition by select caterers. Toast to Literacy features wine/beer/mead tastings, food, a silent auction, and live music. All proceeds benefit the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a literacy initiative sponsored by Char-Em United Way. The Imagination Library provides free books to children from birth to age five in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. Admission is $35 at the door or $30 in advance and includes a souvenir glass and food tastings. For more information, call 231-487-1006 or go to http://www.charemunitedway.org/content/toast-literacy. |
Seventeen Restaurant in the Village of Bay Harbor: Join us for 3 Course Thursdays! Enjoy a beautiful 3 course meal for just $25! Go to seventeenrestaurant.com to view the menu! Plus our daily Happy Hour 3-6pm Tuesday-Saturday!
Balanced Body By Lynn is offering 15% off Massages to New Clients during the month of January and 20% off Massages to Existing clients that refer a friend. What a great way to start the New Year off, not only a treat to the body, but a compliment to all the hard work you're doing with your New Year's Resolutions. Call 231-330-1376 for your apt and visit Balanced Body By Lynn on Facebook
Great deals for the month of January at Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant. Stay and play when you book a deluxe queen or king room OR queen or king suite for Friday and Saturday we include FREE DINNER FOR TWO (entrees from our Winter 1911 Menu). Hot breakfast is also provided! Enjoy Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides on Saturday nights beginning at 5:30 p.m. and scheduled on the half hour; adults are $10 and children $5, with complimentary hot cocoa. Enjoy a Dinner and Sleigh Ride Package: $29.95 for Dinner and Sleigh Ride (in addition to your entrée you get complimentary appetizer, cocktail and/or dessert. For more details contact the Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant at 800-530-9898 or visit www.theterraceinn.com.
Free assistance for job seekers in Petoskey with career connections. Join Petoskey Michigan Works! Center for Northwest Michigan Works on January 12th, February 9th and March 8th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. for "open discussion on jobs and job search strategies" meet and network; gain insightful information to find a new job! Learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills by getting involved in the new Petoskey Career Connection. The group typically meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Petoskey Michigan Works! Center. Call for more information-contact George Peet at (231) 439-5239 or visit www.NWMichWorks.org
Crooked Tree Arts Center's 2016 Winter Culinary Class Line-up. Beginning in January, Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey's winter season of culinary classes will continue in the newly renovated CTAC Kitchen, with classes on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. New restaurants and chefs will be participating this session, bringing new recipes, techniques, and cultures to the CTAC table. All classes are $50 for CTAC members or $65 for non-members, excluding the culinary experience on January 12, which is $100 for CTAC members or $140 for non-members. For more information, to register, or to become a member, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Sage Sunset Lounge Specials! Tuesday - Sage Gourmet Burger & House Fries & Local Micro-Brew on Tap - $12. Wednesday - Nachos and Local Micro-Brew on Tap - $12. Thursday - Fish and Chips and Local Micro-Brew on Tap - $12. These amazing specials are from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Sage Lounge, Odawa Casino Resort. Taste the Sage difference!
North Central Michigan College's Corporate and Community Education department is offering a wide variety of winter workshops in Petoskey. Get out of the house and enjoy great presentations in January! All workshops (unless otherwise noted) will be held on the Petoskey campus. Please register for workshops in advance to guarantee enough students and materials. For more information or to register, visit http://www.ncmich.edu/community-events/cce-workshops/ or call 231-348-6613.
Come enjoy WINESHOEING at Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery in Alanson!
Get outside and enjoy the snow with hot mulled wine, local soups, hard cider by a fire. Bring your own snowshoes or walk our wooded trail and vineyards. Saturday, Sundays from Noon-5 p.m. Call, 231-881-6582 for more info. Pets and kids welcomed. Plus Chamber members get 10% off all wine purchases.
Conway Professional Services Chamber Member Fire Extinguisher Recertification: Limited Time Offer- Waive Service Charge. $3 per Fire Extinguisher Tag. Harbor Springs and Petoskey Chamber Members Only. New clients only expires 1/31/16. Call (231) 487-9300 to schedule your appointment. Conway Professional Services also offers other services such as power washing, animal control, tile & grout cleaning and carpet cleaning. Contact them today for more information 231-487-9300.
The Twisted Olive is offering 2 for $25 every evening, featuring any Salad and Entree or any Entree and Dessert for $25. Our new Winter Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday. Please join us every Sunday Evening for our Ice Bar, Featuring Live Music, $2 Ice Shooters, $4 Drink Feature, and Beer on Tap.
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The YMCA of Northern Michigan's Winter Program Session starts next week! We are currently offering Yoga with Yoga Roots, Y Winners Basketball, Y Karate & the H.O.S.T afterschool enrichment program. There are still spaces available in each program and all registration forms can be found on our website at www.ymcanm.org. Registration forms can be emailed (kmanthei@ymcanm.org), faxed (231-348-8402), or dropped off at the office (434 E. Lake St). If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office at 231-348-8393.
Registration has opened for Camp Daggett summer camp! Applications for 2016 summer camp will be mailed out to 2015 summer campers and are now available in local schools and chambers of commerce or you can download an application from our website. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be downloaded, printed and mailed to Camp Daggett. Camp Daggett offers eight one-week co-ed camping sessions starting June 19 and ending August 13, 2016. Camp Daggett also offers three Wilderness Adventure Trips for ages 13-15. Get your child started on the meaningful and memorable experience of a lifetime. For more information, visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742.
Ever feel like helping out, connecting with people for a great cause, but just didn't know where to go? Volunteer Connections, your local web based tool is a great way for people in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties to connect and find ways to volunteer. All you have to do click on VOLUNTEER from the Char-Em United Way website, log in and look around. You'll find lots of opportunities to volunteer at a large variety of places around town. Char-Em United Way, uniting the people and the resources of Charlevoix and Emmet Counties to build strong communities. Go ahead - click and give a whole lot of YOU. Any questions? Give us a call (231) 487-1006, visit our website http://charemunitedway.galaxydigital.com/, or find us on facebook!
During National Blood Donor Month this January, donors of all blood types are needed to give blood to help ensure a sufficient supply in the New Year. Seasonal declines often occur during winter because of severe winter weather and illnesses, like the flu. You can help our efforts to maintain the blood supply by relaying the information I've included about upcoming blood donation opportunities in the community. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). |
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