| Thrive 45 Event on Thursday April 14th |
Thrive 45° Professional Development Event - Getting the Mustard Right by Susie Johnson
Join other Young Professionals in Northern Michigan for a great, free educational event on Thursday, April 14, to help you with your personal and professional development. Advance registration is appreciated - click here to register
The program will be led by Susie Johnson, a former Young American and a Television Production Coordinator who worked for Paramount Pictures Television Production for 30 years. Her credits include TV shows such as Cheers, Bob Newhart Shows, Girlfriends.
Susie will provide insight & tips on how to keep it classy in the work force, keep your ego intact, and how to always get the mustard right in business and in life!
Thank you to the generous sponsorship of BOYNE, there is no cost to attend. The event takes place Thursday, April 14, at the Inn at Bay Harbor, 3600 Village Drive, Bay Harbor in the downstairs Arlington Room. Networking starts at 5:00 PM. The program will be 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM. After the presentation, there will be optional networking in Vintage restaurant. Please register in advance.
Thrive 45° is a network of Young Professionals in Northern Michigan. It's open to anyone who considers themselves a young professional. This is an initiative of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center (NMSMC) is announcing the opening of a physical therapy clinic on Lake Street in Boyne City in July 2016, located at 210 South Lake Street. The new clinic is 4573 square feet and features a large warm therapy pool, state of the art equipment, large gym, showers and locker rooms.
NMSMC is excited to bring aquatic therapy to Boyne City. Aquatic therapy in a warm pool is a proven and effective way to increase strength, range of motion and restore function quicker and with less pain for all patients. The warm water helps to decrease swelling, increase circulation, improve range of motion and provides a resistance necessary to strengthen weak muscles.
NMSMC is an outpatient facility, providing physical therapy, aquatic therapy, and athletic training service for rehabilitation of sport, spine, and joint injuries. In addition, they offer fitness, wellness, and aquatic classes, as well as, sports enhancement training. Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center is dedicated to providing high quality rehabilitative and preventive care to enhance the active lifestyles of northern Michigan. Visit www.northernmichigansportsmed.com/ for more information. |
Visit Camp Daggett this Saturday and see Rebecca Lessard of Wings of Wonder's Live Raptor Program from 10:30 - 11:30 am. This is a free event and all are welcome! This is a great opportunity to see live raptors and to learn about the important role they play in the ecosystem as well as the challenges they face. This program is being held in conjunction with the Mackinaw Raptor Fest April 102. www.mackinawraptorfest.org
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The Red Cross Blood Drive at the Perry Hotel is just around the corner! Join the community on Monday April 4th in the Reycraft Room at the Stafford's Perry Hotel from 11:00 - 3:45 p.m. If you would like to make your appointment you can sign up here BLOOD DRIVE LINK or call Debbie at The Perry at 231-347-4000. Plus! If you give blood the Perry Hotel is offering a Pasta Buffet for $4.95 and a reward. It includes yummy pasta, sauces, salad and dessert!
Networking event for any building industry businesses in the Boyne Area. On Tuesday April 5th at 5:30pm the HBA of Northern Michigan will take over Sommerset Point Yacht Club. We will be hosted by Mike Bajko of Bayko Concrete . This will be a great networking event for any business that is involved in the building industry and a great opportunity to find out what's happening in the building industry in the Boyne City area. Please RSVP to the HBA office by Monday April 4th by calling 231-348-9770 or e-mailing info@hbanorthernmichigan.org. There will be food and a cash bar. $5 entrance for HBA members, $10 for guests or not yet members. |
North Central Michigan College will host a program and panel discussion on retaining and attracting talent for businesses in our area. The program, "Retain and Attract Talent Symposium," will be on Thursday, April 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Conference Room on the Petoskey campus. This event is sponsored by the Michigan Career Educator and Employer Alliance and Northwest Michigan Works! This is a free event and includes lunch. For businesses wanting to attend the April 14 meeting, please RSVP to Corporate and Community Education at (231) 348- 6613, or register online at https://caps.ncmich.edu/cce/signup.php or http://www.MCEEA.org
Last Wine Dinner of the season! Be sure to reserve your seat for Thursday, April 14th at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery. We will be pairing new wines not yet released including our best selling off-dry red wine, Daily Bread! This 4 course dinner includes wine at every course: Appetizer: Caprese Bruschetta and Mushroom Garlic Bruschetta; Salad: Spring Salad with asparagus, peas, wild ramps, shaved parmesan cheese with lemon herb vinaigrette; Entree: Flank Steak with chimichurri sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes and chef's choice of vegetable; Dessert: Lemon Cheesy Tart. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m., $50 per person, Reservations Call 231-290-9463.
Join the Headlands in celebrating the statewide Astronomy Night (SWAN) on April 15th! Just as the constellation Cygnus, the swan, begins to make its seasonal return to northern night skies, stargazers statewide will gather to celebrate SWAN (Statewide Astronomy Night) on Friday, April 15. This statewide event is designed in collaboration with Michigan State University Science Festival and their statewide partners to raise awareness about the essential nature of knowing the stars. There is no cost to attend the event and no RSVP needed; event takes place rain or shine! For more information, visit www.MIdarkskypark.org, email beckerle@emmetcounty.org, or phone (231) 348-1704.
Mark your calendar for Friday April 22nd and the annual Instant Wine Cellar fundraiser supporting Volunteer Connections, a web-based volunteer matching program with over 80 agencies offering volunteer opportunities. The event will be at The Perry Hotel from 7 to 10pm. This fun packed evening includes music, silent auction, food, balloon pop for prizes, Rochambeau (Rock/Paper/Scissors) contest, and the big raffle drawings for the wine and craft beer that will make an Instant Wine Cellar for some lucky participants. If interested in donating to or volunteering at the event, you can call the office at 21-487-1006 or log in and respond to our need on Volunteer Connections.
Northern Michigan Strategic HR Conference, "Value-Added HR: A Strategic Approach", Friday April 22nd, Boyne City. All are welcome to register and join us for this program with author/speaker Sara Christiansen of Ideation Consulting. Sara joins us this spring to offer Human Resource Professionals and Management team members strategies that will drive performance and elevate your credibility. The VALUE-ADDED HUMAN RESOURCES seminar will explore progressive human capital practices that will truly impact the results of your business by developing highly collaborative partnerships within your organization. This program is pre-approved for 4 Strategic Business credit hours toward PHR, SPHR, GPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-CSP. NMSHRM members receive a discount. Chapter meeting and optional lunch to follow the program. To learn more and/or to register, see http://nomi.shrm.org/programsevents or call 231-409-2272.
Camp Daggett will raffle off a Venture Isley 14 kayak as a fundraiser for its Adventure Center on April 26. The Outfitter of Harbor Springs donated the kayak, valued at $1,300, as part of the Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, coming July 16-17, 2016. Proceeds from the raffle will support programs and scholarships for school students at the Camp Daggett Adventure Center. Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. There are a total of 400 tickets for sale. Raffle will take place on April 26, 2016. Raffle No. R34747. Winner will be contacted the next day if not present at the drawing. Persons interested in purchasing raffle tickets should contact Grace Ketchum at 231-347-9742 ext 18 or grace.ketchum@campdaggett.org.
'The Mighty Mac: An Icon in Michigan' is the next Essence of Emmet program on April 27th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Community Building at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey. The story of one of Michigan's most recognized and beloved landmarks, will be the topic of the Essence of Emmet historical collaborative's Spring 2016 program. This is a free public event. On this evening, several speakers will offer insights and background on the Mighty Mac, and the public may have the opportunity to hear from several people who worked on the bridge's construction, during a Q & A session. For more information contact Beth Anne Eckerle at (231) 348-1704 or email beckerle@emmetcounty.org.
The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion presented by Hotel Walloon. Friday, April 29th, 2016 starts this three-day event featuring meet-n-greet with Valerie Hemingway, who was Ernest's personal assistant and daughter-in-law, John Cohassey, a Hemingway author and Chris Struble, President of Michigan Hemingway Society. Saturday includes tours of Horton Bay and Walloon Lake that will visit Hemingway's favorite haunts. That evening guests will enjoy a "Nick Adam's" Feast at the Walloon Lake Inn accompanied by tales of Hemingway. Sunday wraps up the weekend with the "Sun Also Rises" breakfast at Barrel Back and fly fishing demonstration, a favorite of Hemingway. This event has been featured in New York Times Travel Section, view here. To book your reservation call (231) 535-5000.
Top of Michigan Trails Council (TOMTC) is planning it's first-ever marathon utilizing the Little Traverse Wheelway on Saturday, May 28. The major event sponsor for this year's event is Stafford's Hospitality. The Memorial Day weekend marathon will be run primarily on the Little Traverse Wheelway, one of the Trails Council's premier routes along the shore of Little Traverse Bay. The event has been named "Stafford's Top of Michigan Community Marathon," because its course starts in Charlevoix, proceeds through Petoskey, and finishes in Harbor Springs, connecting three great northern Michigan communities. The recently-added 10K component starts runners and walkers in Petoskey at TOMTC's offices on M-119, and they finish with the marathoners in Harbor Springs. For more information and to register online, go to www.charlevoix-to-harborsprings-marathon.com. |
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The Bistro in Downtown Petoskey will be closed April 4th - April 11th. We will resume normal hours Tuesday April 12th. Happy Spring!
The City of Petoskey will begin collecting small yard wastes (materials raked from yards, flowers, shrub clippings, etc.) weekly, every Thursday, beginning April 7, through May 26, 2016.Please do not place small yard wastes loosely along streets or curb-and-gutter lines as they could be washed into storm sewers. Instead, place them in open, reusable containers that weigh less than 50 pounds. Such containers will be left behind by collectors. Please have yard waste placed within curb-lawn areas of rights-of-way no later than 8:00 A.M. on the day of collection. Grass clippings will not be picked up by collectors but can be delivered along with other small yard waste to the south side of Sheridan Street, directly across from the City's Public Works facility.
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity Framing Blitz in Lantern Walk April 2016. Help Needed: Skilled Volunteers/ Site Supervisors. Date: April 1st thru April 22nd. Time: Day Begins at 9 a.m. and Ends at 4 p.m. Goals to Accomplish: Framing & Roof Trusses, Sheathing, Door Installation, Roof Deck and Shingling.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator today to sign up for a shift!
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Northern Michigan Bakery Business seeks new owner. Incredible Business opportunity to own your very own European style scratch bakery, The Dutch Oven Shops - Bakery, Cafe & Deli located just 10 miles of Petoskey on US 31 in downtown Alanson. Sale includes 1700 sq.ft. 3 bedroom 2 bath house, 2 garages, 3000 sq. ft. bakery business and 1000 sq.ft. rental space that is currently under lease. The Bakery has been established for over 70 years with a solid reputation for unique European baked goods. This is an excellent buy with a staff already in place. Call Paul Fairbairn for more details at 231-340-0562.
We WANT you to know ... we changed our name from The Trophy Shop to AWARDS PLUS ... which better represents who we are and what we do ... AWARDS plus MUCH more!! Awards (trophies included), Employee Recognition, Executive Items, Name Badges, Desk Plates, Signage, Plaques, Gifts and Personalization. Still located in Cheboygan at 1320 W. State Street - 231-627-5009. http://www.awards.plus/
Charlevoix Country Club Offers Open Golf League. This season the Charlevoix Country Club will offer its first ever open league on Wednesday nights at 5:30 PM, from June 1st to September 14th. The league will consist of two-person, co-ed teams, competing on 9 holes. $125 plus $20 cart and greens fee weekly. To sign up your team, contact Golf Pro Keith Grunch, at 231-547-9796.
Call for Student Artists! The Selfie Project. As part of the Youth Arts Festival, CTAC-Petoskey will be hosting the Selfie Project - a celebration of the age-old art of self-portrait made new. In the age of Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, and a camera on every device, we see "selfies" on a daily basis. The goal of the Selfie Project is to promote positive, age-appropriate, artistic self-expression for students and families in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. For more information about the Selfie Project and the Youth Arts Festival, 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.
Driving Range Membership Available. Need to work on your game? Just like to hit some balls at the end of the day to relieve stress while getting fresh air and exercise? Charlevoix Country Club is now offering Driving Range Memberships! Unlimited use at the best price around: $125 individual, $175 family. Contact Golf Pro Keith Grunch at 231-547-9796 for more information or stop by the Pro Shop Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to get started.
Boat Slips Available at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. Now renting boat slips. Contact Harbor Master Dalton Looze at 231-373-8688 or dalton.looze@sommersetpointe.com.
MacGregor Cares - Monthly Community Giving Program. Congratulations to March's $500 winner, Leadership Charlevoix County! April's nominated groups now in the voting race are: Northern Michigan Chorale, Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan North Country Kids. 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 are here to help them reach their goals! Nominate by clicking the following link: http://www.macgregorplumbing.com/macgregor-cares
The forecast this spring is refreshing and sunny at The Spa! Our spring treatment, Lavender Dream is like a fresh breeze that begins with an invigorating lavender and hibiscus mineral bath soak. The citrus grass salt scrub is reminiscent of a freshly mown lawn and sets the stage for the prickly pear cactus toning wrap. A final application of hello yellow shea butter is guaranteed to bring new life into your skin. Book your Lavender Dream experience today, call 855.687.9817.
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is in need of local artists! We are in need of artists who are willing to donate their time and talent to paint small furniture items such as chairs, stools, and small benches! These items will be auctioned off at our annual Raise the Roof fundraiser to raise funds to serve families in need of safe, decent, and affordable housing. To see examples of items, please visit our website at www.northwestmihabitat.org. For more information, please contact Eden Haven at eden@northwestmihabitat.org or (231)348-6926 ext. 103. |
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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