1 Senior Home Care Inc, Susan Cook, President, 032820 N. Sanderson Rd.,
Provides care to home bound seniors or elderlies in northern Michigan.
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Seventeen
Lou Mettler, Owner, 795 Front Street, Bay Harbor. Tel. (231) 347-1717.
Classic American cuisine with a modern sensibility featuring local fare.
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Be Chamber Strong - Say "I Belong!"
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Brown Motors
Steve and Derrick Brown, Brown Motors
"We love the Community, and with our strong Chamber, it enhances the viability of our beautiful area."
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Northwestern Mutual has honored Mr. Stephen B. Selden, CLU, ChFC, Wealth Management Advisor with membership in its 2015 Forum Group, which recognizes individuals for an outstanding year of helping clients plan for and achieve financial security. Selden, based in Petoskey, is affiliated with the Western Michigan Network Officein Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is the first time that Selden received the Forum honor. Forum honorees were recognized at a national leadership conference held in November. The annual Forum conference is an exclusive achievement, with approximately 5 percent of Northwestern Mutual's more than 6,000 financial representatives invited to attend.
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Scott A. Herceg Earns Certified Association Executive Credential
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has announced that Scott A. Herceg, Executive Officer of The Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan, which supports the building industry of Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet and Otsego counties, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Founded in 1960, the CAE Program stands as a mark of excellence and has evolved to reflect what it takes to manage an association in today's challenging climate. A little more than 4,000 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential with 130 of those in the State of Michigan. With this certification Herceg now is one of only two CAE's managing organizations north of Grand Rapids.
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 Bill Blakemore, an exemplary employee who recently retired from Walstrom Marine in Harbor Springs, Michigan after more than 50 years of service, has been inducted into the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) Hall of Fame for year 2015. The presentation was made at the Recreational Boating Educational Conference (RBEC) held December 10, 2015 in Lansing, Michigan. David Lyle, president of Walstrom Marine, who nominated Blakemore for this honor, shared, "Customers came from all over the Midwest to Harbor Springs to have Bill work on their boats. He has been a meticulous and masterful artist with an eye for perfection." MBIA is the official, statewide industry association which serves as the voice to Michigan's $7.4 billion marine industry and the 4 million people who enjoy Michigan's nearly 1 million registered boats. Walstrom Marine is a second-generation, family-owned yacht sales and service company celebrating over seventy years of serving the boating community throughout northern Michigan. |
Bring the kids to Snowman Wonderland Story Time at Castle Farms on Saturday, January 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Stories read at 11:00 a.m. This family friendly event includes a Hot Chocolate Bar, Snowman Making, Interactive Trains, Sweets and Treats, and fun Snowman Crafts. Snowman making is included, weather and snow permitting, so bring your winter gear. Admission is just $7 per person, children under 2 years old free, and includes access to the whole Castle! For more information and tickets, visit http://castlefarms.com/snowman-wonderland/
The Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra will celebrate its fifteenth season with the annual Winter Concert held on Sunday, January 31st at 3:00 p.m. in the Crooked Tree Arts Center Theater. The music for this season highlights notable works written for movies. The Symphony Orchestra will perform selections from Godzilla, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars. The Chamber Orchestra will perform music from Marvel's The Avengers, and "Everything Is Awesome" from The Lego Movie. The Concert Orchestra will also be featured in the performance. The Youth Orchestra concerts are free and open to the public. For more information please contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. |
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Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan to host Code Book Expert to give overview of 2015 Michigan Residential Code changes. When: Tuesday, February 2nd. What Time: 5:30 p.m. Where: Pro Build in Petoskey (corner of US-31 and M-119) Cost? $5 for all HBANM members, $10 for not yet members and or guests.
Roger Papineau, has served on the State Construction Code Commission as the current representative for residential builders; he has been active in the International Code Council's code promulgation process and has also served on every Michigan Residential Code review committee since the passage of the Single State Construction Code Act in 1999.For the straight scoop on the changes in the new code book, this is a meeting not to miss.
February 5th is National Give Kids A SmileŽ Day! Dr. David Ellsworth and Staff at Harbor Pointe Dental, in association with the American Dental Association's Action for Dental Health Campaign, are helping our community by providing free dental health services to underserved children from low-income families from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at their 523 W. Jefferson Street location. Nearly one in four children have cavities, and many children face this reality each day and can't smile, pay attention in school or even sleep because of tooth decay. To register a child for Give Kids A Smile Day, please contact Harbor Pointe Dental at 231-347-8899 or visit www.harborpointedental.com. Together, we can help give kids a smile!
CTAC "First Fridays for Foodies" with Michigan Mushroom Market will take place on Friday, February 5th. Join Ashleigh Harris of Michigan Mushroom Market, LLC, as she discusses Wild Mushroom Prep 101. She will explain how to store, clean, and prepare a variety of fresh and dried gourmet mushrooms. Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Petoskey District Library will present "First Friday for Foodies" culinary series in CTAC's newly renovated commercial kitchen between 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Pre-registration is not necessary, but space is limited. For more information on the CTAC Artisan & Farmers Market, to register, or to become a member, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Independence Village is having a Heart to Heart Event on February 6th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Celebrate women and their heart health during American Heart Month! Women are vulnerable to heart related diseases so let's relieve our stress with an afternoon enjoying life with laughter, elegant red wine, and delectable chocolate treats. Jessica Kenyon, RN, will share her thoughts on heart healthy lifestyle changes. Beautiful music will be added by harpist, Jan Goodwin. Please feel free to bring girlfriends, daughters and mothers to celebrate with us. Show your commitment to the cause by wearing RED! Find out more at http://www.independencevillages.com/petoskey-mi/
Knee High Naturalist, Tracks in the Snow will take place at the Round Lake Nature Preserve on February 6th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bring your 3 - 5 year old to explore animal tracks in winter. We'll discover which animals are active in winter and what their footprints look like. Indoor activities, including a story and craft, will be followed by a hike on packed trail to look for real tracks in the snow. Siblings welcome to tag along. Sign up by calling 347-0991 or online at www.landtrust.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.
It's time to celebrate Carnaval with La Senorita! Saturday Feb 6th and Fat Tuesday February 9th. It's our Latin version of Mardi Gras with Beads, Beads, Beads, Games, Prizes, Specials, Live Music and more. Find out more at http://lasenorita.com
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Kick off Valentine's Day weekend with Romance at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery's Winter Wine Pairing Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 11th. Limited seating available. Call for reservations 231-290-9463 MENU: Appetizer - Italian sausage with tomato and fresh Italian herbs, served with polenta and topped with asiago cheese. Salad - Fresh spinach, chunks of bacon, slivers of red onion, grilled zucchini and maple bacon dressing. Main Entree - Shrimp Gorgonzola Fettuccine with side greens. Dessert - Chocolate Fallen Angel Cake with whiskey whipped cream and raspberry sauce. If there are any dietary concerns, please contact Green Plate Catering at 231-675-0720 or 231-675-3013.
Downtown Petoskey and the Winter Sports Park team up again to bring you Petoskey's 88th Annual Winter Carnival, February 11th - 14th! The Wine & Dine Progressive Dinner, Chocoholic Frolic, Ice Sculptures and live Carving, Ice Bar Celebration, Broomball Tournament, Kids Carnival Day, and more are coming your way in Downtown Petoskey this Presidents' Day Weekend. Head over to the Winter Sports Park for Ice Skating, Bump Jumping, Curling, the Cardboard Sled Challenge, and more. Details can be found at www.petoskeydowntown.com.
Odawa Casino is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Feb 12th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. inside Ovation Hall. To schedule an appointment call Suzanne at 231-439-6100 ext. 7004 or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Odawa. Prize Drawings for all donors.
Come to the Petoskey D&W Fresh Market for the Heart Healthy Grocery Shopping Tour on February 12th from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. to learn how you can make better choices for your heart health. A registered dietitian with McLaren Northern Michigan will provide the tour as well as have a free reusable shopping bag for participants. No registration required, please call 1-800-248-6777 if you have questions. Stay for the Petoskey Heart Healthy Grocery Shopping Bag Giveaway from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. and receive a free reusable grocery bag filled with heart health tips!
Seventeen Restaurant: Discover the enchantment of Bay Harbor ~ Celebrate Valentine's Day all weekend, Feb. 12-14th! Visit seventeenrestaurant.com for more details.
Be sure to attend Little Traverse Bay Humane Society's Grateful Snowshoe Benefit on Saturday, February 13th, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. with your furry friend. Three snowshoe trails will be available at the beautiful PB&J Farm north of Harbor Springs. There will be a bonfire to make s'mores and drink hot chocolate, and everyone will receive a swag bag full of goodies. A delicious lunch will be available, courtesy of Cathy and Mark Bissell and Janie and Tim Jenkins. Snowshoes will be available courtesy of Bearcub Outfitters. Come walk for a $35 entry fee or get your family and friends to sponsor you. For more information or to register, go to www.ltbhs.com or call 231-622-6365.
Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery is offering its 1st Annual Wineshoeing event! The celebration will be held on February 13th. You don't want to miss this! You will receive a guided tour, wine before and after snowshoeing, and a bowl of chili from our chili cook off, a roaring fire, live music, and a souvenir glass to take home. Your only cost is the wine you drink or buy while you are here. Snowshoes are provided by Bear Cub Outfitters and available to borrow on-site. Reservations are required. Please call (231)487-9058. If you can't make this, please be advised that snowshoeing is available the rest of February and March to those who have their own snowshoes. Please see their web site for more details mmsyrup.com
Mackinaw Trail Winery brings you an entertaining evening of food, fun, and wine on Saturday February 13th with their Valentine's Wine Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Our Five Course Valentine's Dinner pairs exceptional wines with an amazing romantic seafood and steak dinner. Tickets may be purchased at the winery 231-487-1910 or through our website store. And don't miss our other upcoming Events: March 12th, 2016 Beer Dinner at 6 p.m., April 2nd, 2016 Waffles & Wine - Belgian Waffles with all the toppings from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., and May 14th, 2016 Pre-Release Dinner: 2015 Pinot Gris, 2015 Traminette, 2015 Synergy Riesling. For more information visit www.mackinawtrailwinery.com
Join us at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga on Saturday, February 13, 2016 for our FREE Ice Fishing Day for Kids! From noon until 4:00PM, K through 8th graders and their parents are invited out to Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga for a fun-filled day of ice fishing! We will supply the fishing gear, bait, hot chocolate and hotdogs, and YOU supply the warmly dressed kids! Volunteers from the Friends of Oden Fish Hatchery Visitor Center will be helping kids with baiting and fishing. If the outside temperature (including wind chill factor) is below 0 (zero) degrees, the event will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016. PLEASE NOTE: Parents MUST STAY with their kids! For more information, please contact Emmet County Parks Department at (231) 348-5479.
Treat your Sweetheart at Porter Creek Fish House this Valentine's Day. Saturday and Sunday, February 13th and 14th we are offering a 3 Course Dinner for 2 off our special Valentine's Day Menu. Share an appetizer, choose two entrees and two desserts for just $35 each. Top it off with a glass of champagne or one of our drink specials and you have the makings of a memorable evening! Reservations at 231-582-7080.
Have a Heart for Brother Dan's! Join us for a terrific day of great music, food, games for the kids, 50/50 drawings, silent auction and more! Help us help those less fortunate. Proceeds go to Brother Dan's Pantry to feed the areas needy! Doors open at 11:30, live music begins at noon with 9 bands playing until 9PM. Food donated from over 20 area restaurants It's a really great time, a wonderful way to say "Happy Valentine's Day", and your support means so much to so many! Sunday, February 14th at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building. Hope to see You There!
Are you a mover, a shaker and a DO-ER? The Trails Council would like to build a strong, healthy team of volunteers to help us grow and maintain our trail system. On Thursday, February 18th from 5 - 7 pm we'll be throwing open the doors of the Trails Center to welcome current and potential volunteers. Come and check out our new place, enjoy refreshments and learn about volunteer opportunities with the Trails Council. We'd love to talk with you about how you could fit in, whether you're interested in helping with the Community Marathon, being a Trails Ambassador, or helping to plan events. Bring a friend! For more information contact 231.348.8280 or email admin@trailscouncil.org or visit www.trailscouncil.org.
Birchwood Farms Golf and Country Club in conjunction with The Outfitter Harbor Springs invites you to Snowfest Saturday, February 20th from 12 noon - 3 p.m. This great event is free and great family fun for all ages and the public is welcome. There will be a Build a Snow Creature Contest, Cross Country Sking, Snowshoeing, a bonfire, Hot dogs and chips, hot chocolate and more! For more information please call 231-526-2166 or visit www.birchwoodcc.com.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra extends an invitation for all to attend, a "Day for Strings" on Saturday, February 20th at Petoskey High School. This day includes a series of workshops for string musicians of all ages and abilities and will conclude with a side-by-side performance with members from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at 3:00 p.m. The cost for students to participate in this workshop is $12 for the day ($10 for any additional family members.) Scholarships are available to assist with the expense of participating in the "Day for Strings." Participants are asked to bring lunch and a music stand, if they have one. Pre-registration is requested and entry forms and music can be found at www.glcorchestra.org or by calling 231-487-0010.
North Central Michigan College's Lecture Series will present a lecture on community awareness in the face of active shooter events with Dr. Mike Clumpner, a 25-year veteran of public safety and president and CEO of Threat Suppression, Inc., on Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. Dr. Clumpner will discuss civilian personal safety and how to prevent dangerous encounters using awareness and recognition. Admission is free, but tickets are required, for more information and ticket locations call 231-439-6225.
The YMCA of Northern Michigan's 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is back! This double elimination tournament is open to all children in grades 3 - 10, with both male and female brackets. The 2016 tournament will be held on Saturday, March 19th at Petoskey High School, beginning at 9:00am. As with all Y Programs, we will reinforce our core values: responsibility, honesty, caring, and respect through healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility. Proceeds from the 2016 3-on-3 Tournament helps fund the Y's Financial Assistance program. Connect with the Y for more information and registration documents: www.ymcanm.org, kmanthei@ymcanm.org, 231-348-8393, and 434 E. Lake Street in Petoskey.
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Starting Monday, February 1st, Petoskey will celebrate the leap year with a month-long arts and entertainment festival entitled "The 28 Days of February +1." Area organizations and businesses have worked collaboratively to create a calendar and promotion for events happening throughout the month of February. Watch for the special insert in today's Petoskey News-Review and in the Graphic on Thursday, February 4. You can also find a calendar at www.petoskeychamber.com/pages/days-plus-one and event information on our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/28DaysofFebruary/! Many events are free!
There's so much to do! Celebrate February in Petoskey and enjoy the hospitality of our wonderful businesses and organizations.
The Northern Michigan Chorale welcomes area singers to join as we prepare for our spring concert, CELEBRATE, May 13-14-15. Practices are Monday nights from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. starting February 1st at Cross of Christ Church on East Mitchell in Petoskey. More information and Registration online at www.nmchorale.org or call 231-622-1893.
Get the family on the slopes with Lite 96.3 Ski Night, Friday night at Boyne Highlands. It's a great deal for only $9.63. Lift tickets, ski rentals and twin zip lines... all just $9.63! And after skiing, enjoy all you can eat fish in main dining room for $13.63. And Dos XX beer specials in the Slopeside, a pitcher of beer is just $13.63. It's a fun family night out for just $9.63. Lite 96.3 Ski Night at Boyne Highlands.... join us for all the fun!
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity announces a new and exciting element to treasure hunting for bargain hunters and DYI shoppers at the Harbor Springs ReStore! Twice a year, we are gathering our most desirable collectibles, unique pieces, interesting donations and showcasing them in a silent auction. A silent auction gives you a chance to see the "best of the best" in one collection and walk away with a valuable item(s) at bargain basement prices! The first silent auction starts now, through January 29th. Call or visit the store for more details. 231-347-8440. Browse-Bid-Win! Store Hours: M-F 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-3:30.
Women of Action Group is a place for all women to explore positive thinking, healthy life choices, personal growth and empowerment. The group will address and take action on issues related to the wellbeing of women, equality, justice and changing the culture of violence. Meetings held the first Tuesday of every month from 4-5 p.m. at the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey. To reserve a spot, call the main office at (231) 347-0067.
Blissfest Music Organization has partnered with Petoskey restaurants to bring you a "Night on the Town" Discount! During our 2016 Winter Concert Series concert attendees who buy an advance ticket will receive a 10% discount on their meal at the select restaurants for select shows. Ticket holders must bring their ticket with them to receive discount. 10% Discount Does Not Include Alcohol, Tax or Gratuity. For more information on participating restaurants and concerts find out more at "Night on the Town" Discount! |
Jack Van Treese and Associates is proud to introduce a whole new level of cleaning services. No job is too big or small. Set an appointment with us today for a complementary consultation. Our newest team members, Crystal and Jeff are ready to meet your cleaning needs. Call Today: 231-347-3943 or email crystalclean@jackvantreese.com.
Friendship Centers of Emmet County (FCEC) is participating in March for Meals, a national campaign to raise awareness of senior hunger and support for Meals on Wheels during the month of March. FCEC currently serves 185 homebound seniors in Emmet County with a hot, nutritional meal five days a week, as well as frozen meals for weekends and holidays. The demand for this service is increasing. To become involved in FCEC's March for Meals campaign through corporate support, donating items, prizes, or refreshments for the walk-a-thon, hosting a fundraising event, donating restaurant gift certificates to be raffled off, or by hosting a fundraiser, call 347-3211, ext. 24 or visit: http://www.emmetcoa.org/programsactivities/march-for-meals. For recognition in the newsletter, support needs to confirm prior to February 12.
Raymond James & Associates recently moved its offices from their previous home in the Woods Way association on M-119 to a fully renovated space above Tap 30. David Farley and Tyler Spence, Senior Vice Presidents of Investments, along with associates Carol Jarvi and Nancy Leeds, are now located at 422 East Mitchell. There is access from Mitchell Street and from the Clifton Hotel Parking lot off Michigan Street. The Clifton lot access will also have access to an elevator that is currently being installed. Raymond James is a full service financial services firm that provides wealth management, retirement planning and investment advisory services. David and Tyler are well experienced professionals with, collectively, 40 years of experience managing client assets. Raymond James is a member of the NYSE and SIPC.
Discover The Home Depot Commercial LED Conversion Program! Tired of high Electric Bills? Interested in switching to LEDs but not sure where to start? Start with a call to the Pro Desk at The Home Depot. 231-439-3974. We have a complete Comprehensive Turn-key program that can help you make sense of ALL of your lighting needs. And we do all the work! Every Day you wait costs you money. Contact the Pro Desk at the Petoskey Home Depot today! Call 231-439-3974 or email ProDesk_2755@homedepot.com.
Essence of Emmet Part 3, covering the timeframe of 1918 to 1960, now available from Emmet County! The third in a four-part series about Emmet County's rich history, unique characters from our past and community-shaping events can be obtained at no charge from Beth Anne Eckerle, Communications Director for Emmet County, by emailing beckerle@emmetcounty.org or calling (231) 348-1704. This publication and the previous two editions have been made available to the public thanks to generous grants from the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, the Local Revenue Sharing Board, the Baiardi Family Foundation and many other generous donors and organizations. The three editions of Essence can also be accessed online through the county's new digital archive, www.emmetcountyarchive.org
Congratulation to December's MacGregor Cares Winner, Concord Academy's Girls Book Club! January's MacGregor Cares participants are: - Harbor Springs Community Food Pantry - Brother Dan's Food Pantry - Charlevoix Community Food Pantry. 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
The Original Pancake House of Bay Harbor wants to let all chamber members know we offer a 20% discount to chamber members. We are open 7 days a week and winter hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. The member needs to present the member deal coupon from the Chamber website via, print, online or text.
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