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9&10 News/ Fox 32 is Looking for a Junior Reporter! Hurry deadline is Friday April 29th at 5:00 p.m. Do you know a child who wants to be a reporter when they grow up? Now they have a chance to become a Junior Reporter for the day! If they are between the ages of 10 and 14 they could win a chance to join Jenny Buechel and Stephanie Adkins as a Junior Reporter for the day on Michigan This Morning! A parent or guardian must submit on the child's behalf either a short video or essay on why they want to be a Junior Reporter and where they think our next location should be in Northern Michigan! For official rules click here. To enter the contest, click here!
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.
It's your last chance to see 'The Sleeper', presented by Little Traverse Civic Theatre, an award winning play by Catherine Butterfield. Friday April 29th and Saturday April 30th at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The play is set just a few months after 9/11, and focuses on a suburban "security mom" who finds herself drawn to her son's tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own. Her choices lead to a bizarre series of events that blows the lid off her previously sheltered existence and change the lives of all around her. A dark comedy with a psychological thriller twist. Don't miss the show everyone is talking about! Get your tickets now at www.ltct.org or at www.mynorthtickets.com.
Northern Michigan Equine Therapy is hosting a Spring Cleaning Open House on April 30th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for people in our community to get outside and volunteer their time to help NMET get ready for our busy season. NMET spring cleaning day involves: horse and goat stall redressing, horse trail clearing/clean up, arena pick up, fencing, yard raking and pond clean up etc. We recommend wearing clothes that can get farm dirty. Please bring a rake, tree trimmers, gardening tools etc if possible. This is a fantastic way for the community to see what NMET provides and it gets you up close and personal with our many therapy horses, goats, and chickens. Find out more about Northern Michigan Equine Therapy, visit www.nmequine.com.
Super Saturday for Kids! On Saturday, April 30th, kindergartners through eighth graders can spend the day experiencing the arts at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey. Kids will rotate through workshops in the visual and performing arts, enjoy a supervised pizza lunch, and have tons of fun in the process! The four activities planned for the day will give kids the opportunity to experience the drawing process, pottery design and implementation, an introduction to jazz, and a hands-on culinary activity all during their day at CTAC. Super Saturday for Kids is available at $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information about this and other programming at Crooked Tree Arts Center call 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
FREE Car Seat Inspections on Saturday, April 30th from 10:30 to 1:30pm at Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac, 1861 US 31, Petoskey. Certified Car Seat Technicians will be on site for the FREE event to check safety and proper fit of car seats, boosters and seat belts. DID YOU KNOW that 7 out of 10 children are NOT properly restrained in their car seat? Join Dave Kring and the Emmet County Sheriff on Saturday, April 30th and KNOW FOR SURE that your child is riding safely. No appointment necessary. Enjoy snacks, goodies and fun! View Dave Kring Chevrolet-Cadillac on Facebook for more event details.
Raven Hill Discovery Center is celebrating its 25th year of providing informal science, history and art Sunday, May 1st from Noon to 4 p.m. Explore the hands-on museum, see the animals, sample some special treats, visit with new and old friends and investigate outdoors. Families can also journey on to Raven Ridge Nature Preserve next door. Visitors can also walk the labyrinth and look for tadpoles and other signs of spring at the pond. Raven Hill is located between East Jordan and Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road and within Mile 15 of the Breezeway. Call 231-536-3369 for more information or email info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Concert: Italy - Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Selections from Respighi is May 1st - 3:15 p.m. Pre-Concert Talk with Libor Ondras followed by the 4:00 p.m. Concert at the First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Springs. Come join us for an afternoon of inspired live orchestral performances and a pre-concert talk with GLCO's Conductor Libor Ondras. Today's concert features Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons concertos first published in 1725. GLCO will present selections from Ottorino Respighi, one of the most celebrated Italian composers of the early 20th century. Ancient Airs and Dances III, Italiana (Anonymous); Arie de Corte (Giovanni Basttista Besardo); Siciliana and Passacaglia. Tickets $25: Available at area chamber of commerce offices or by calling 231-487-0010.
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Grain Train Natural Foods Market has partnered with Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology to offer low-interest rate Micro-Loans for Farmers and Food Producers. Applications now open. Deadline May 3rd, loans awarded in June. For more information visit www.crosshatch.org/micro-loan/
CTAC "First Fridays for Foodies" with Petoskey Cheese on Friday, May 6thfrom 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Petoskey Cheese will present a fun and interactive demonstration for attendees to learn more about varietals of wine, different styles of cheese, and how and why they pair together. Local Cheesemonger, Katie Potts, will walk you through tasting cheese, a brief cheese lesson, and some of her favorite paring tips. Crooked Tree Arts Center and the Petoskey District Library will present "First Fridays for Foodies" culinary series in CTAC's newly renovated commercial kitchen. Pre-registration is not necessary, but space is limited. For more information call 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.
North Central Michigan College's Luncheon Lecture will look at the health impacts of climate change on Friday, May 6th. The luncheon will be in the Library Conference Center. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. Elizabeth Del Buono, M.D., surgical pathologist, Munson Medical Center, will review the health impacts of climate change, explain why it is necessary to address these issue, and suggest policies that health professionals and others should support to transition quickly to a low-carbon economy. Dr. Del Buono is a volunteer with a local chapter of the non-partisan grassroots group Citizens' Climate Lobby. Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $10.
Did you not get enough of the Petoskey High School Jazz Band at Breakfast for Champions? Then enjoy a full concert by the band at the Bay Harbor Concert Dinner on Friday May 6th at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club. Please join us for a wonderful evening of great music, wonderful food and the continuing tradition of Inspiring Excellence. Advanced tickets are $60 and are available at the Petoskey High School, Petoskey Middle School, Bridge Street Tap Room in Charlevoix and Sunglass Shoppe in Petoskey and Charlevoix. Cocktails are at 6:30 with Dinner at 7 p.m.
Career Fair in Petoskey to Feature Variety of Employment Opportunities. Internships for college students, summer jobs, and current full-time positions will all be available at a Career Fair, May 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m at North Central Michigan College. Along with job opportunities the event is also designed to help job seekers get to know local companies and what the area can provide in careers and as a wonderful place to live. The Career Fair is open to the public. Participants should bring copies of their résumé and be prepared for on-site interviews. Register in advance by calling Northwest Michigan Works! at: 231-347-5150 or NCMC Corporate and Community Education at: 231-348-6613.
Seventeen Restaurant - Watch the KENTUCKY DERBY at Seventeen! Saturday, May 7th. Fresh Mint Juleps plus our "Best in Show" Hat & Boot Contest - Win a $25 Gift Certificate! For more details call 231-347-1717, or visit www.SeventeenRestaurant.com
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is Looking for participants to load their trunks with treasures and sell them to benefit LTBHS homeless animals. Junk in the Trunk fundraiser takes place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7th at B.May Bags on M-119. Stop, Shop and lunch with delicious delights from Etta's food truck. For more event details contact Teresa Chaney at 231-622-6356 or email tchaney@ltbhs.com
The Bergmann Center Second Annual Spring Fling! 5k Fun Run/Walk is May 7th. Come join us for a fun filled time! We are going to be giving away prizes and more! Registration is $20.00 and includes T-shirt and $10.00 voucher for the Bergmann Center Resale Shop! Click here to download a registration form! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the Run/Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Please RSVP for this event by visiting our website or by calling Megan at 231.547.2979 ext. 11 or send an email to: mvanloogrimm@bergmanncenter.org. Want to help out and can't make it to the event? Send us a donation or become an event sponsor.
Celebrate Mom at Porter Creek Fish House. Celebrate Mom over Dinner at Porter Creek Fish House on Saturday, May 7. Mom may choose one starter; Calamari, Waldorf Salad, Seared Ahi tuna or Salmon Cakes, one entrée; Bistro Steak, Morel Stuffed Chicken, Lobster Mac n'Cheese or Penne Pomodoro, and one dessert; Raspberry Crème Brule, Brownie Sundae or Berry Cobbler for just $25.95. Reservations recommended at 231-59-82-7080. www.sommersetpointe.com
Yoga Roots' Mother's Day Specials - May 7th & 8th, mom's drop-in for $10. If you can't bring mom to yoga, bring yoga to mom with our gift certificate special. Receive a $10 bonus when you buy a $40 gift, mom receives a $50 gift. Nurture the ladies who nurtured you with the grace and peace of the yoga practice, click here to purchase.
Treat Mom to Brunch at The Bistro on her special day! Serving delicious breakfast, lunch and dessert items as well as a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar from 10am to 3pm Sunday, May 8 in our newly updated dining room featuring beautiful views of the Golf Course. $24.95 adults and $12.95 children. For our complete menu go to chxcountryclub.com. Reservations recommended 231-547-9796.
The Mother's Day Royal Tea will take place on Sunday, May 8th. Castle Farms invites you to a delightful afternoon of tea, light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and pampering to treat mom like the royalty she is! Traditional tea sandwiches, scones, éclairs, and fruit from Scovie's Gourmet. Spa Corner features complimentary shoulder massage and hand scrubs. A fun Sun Hat Contest is the perfect way to show your artistic side. Professional portraits are included to capture the memories. Make mom's day! Tickets are just $25 and may be found on www.castlefarms.com
Mother's Day at Stafford's on Sunday, May 8th. She gets the smiles, you get the thanks! Treat her to brunch at Stafford's this Mother's Day. www.staffords.com |
Observe the transit of Mercury across the Sun at the Headlands on May 9th! Witness this celestial phenomenon safely with new solar scope. The transit will last over a period of about seven hours, beginning just after sunrise at 7 am. Guests are invited to arrive for our morning celebration and observation, complete with a limited amount coffee and celebratory breakfast treats from Petoskey's Dripworks Coffee, between 8 and 9 am. Please note IT IS DANGEROUS TO LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT SPECIAL EYE GEAR AND SOLAR FILTERS. Guests are invited for the entire transit, or for whichever part of it is most convenient and there will be several telescopes staffed throughout the transit. For more information, visit www.MIdarkskypark.org, or phone (231) 348-1704.
A pasta buffet dinner to benefit the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 10th, at Petoskey-Bay View Country Club, 2328 Country Club Road, Petoskey. Tickets are $12/adult, $8/children age 6-11, and free for those age 5 and under. The buffet-style meal includes pasta selections, salad, bread, dessert and soft drinks. Take out and a cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets in advance, call the WRCNM main office at (231) 347-0067.
Be at the 6th Annual Health and Wellness Fair at the Odawa Casino in Ovation Hall on Wednesday, May 11th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is Free and the public is invited! Come speak with over 50 Health focused vendors and take part in the following: Health and Wellness Screenings, Product Samples, Healthy Cooking Demonstrations, Prize Drawings and more! Find out more at www.odawacasino.com and click here for a list of exhibitors.
Cork & Canvas at Stafford's Art Gallery will take place on Thursday, May 12th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Create your own masterpiece! Includes step-by-step instructions, supplies, appetizers and wine. $50 per guest. For reservations, 231-347-0142 or visit www.staffords.com.
The Northern Michigan Chorale is seeking sponsors for their upcoming concerts May 13-14-15 at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. Since its inception in 1982, the Chorale has been performing Spring & Fall concerts, plus special events such as the Festival on the Bay & Concerts in the Park. The Chorale is comprised of people of all ages who love to sing. We would appreciate your donation, in any amount, by mail sent to PO Box 51, Petoskey, or on-line at www.nmchorale.org. The Chorale is a non-profit 501(C)(3) and your contribution is tax deductible. Thank you!
Citizen Scientists Wanted for Stream Monitoring Program. Free training Saturday, May 14th. The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for help from volunteers in the community that are interested in learning about water quality and gaining hands-on experience through monitoring rivers and creeks in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties. A free volunteer monitor training session will take place on Saturday, May 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Watershed Council located at 426 Bay Street, Petoskey. For reservations, additional information or directions, contact Kevin Cronk at 231-347-1181 or email kevin@watershedcouncil.org. For additional information about the Watershed Council's volunteer monitoring programs, visit www.watershedcouncil.org.
A Broadway Musical Dinner at Stafford's Perry Hotel on Sunday, May 15th, at 6 p.m. The talented students at Petoskey High School invite you to "A Broadway Musical Dinner," featuring songs and entertainment from Guys & Dolls, Music Man, My Fair Lady and more! Three course dinner, $35 per guest. Reservations required, 231-347-4000. Find out more.
How Farms Grow the Local Economy: Let's Talk About It. The Local Food Alliance of Northern Michigan and North Central Michigan College will host a community conversation about how food and farming contribute to the regional economy and quality of life. Laura Goddeeris, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems planning specialist, will share lessons learned from communities where local food and farm businesses are vibrant elements of the economy and culture. We will explore policies and practices to support local food and farming businesses. All are welcome to LFA potluck and presentation Wednesday, May 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m., NCMC Library Conference Room. The Work Group will meet Thursday, May 19, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m., NCMC Café. Please RSVP (231-881-2784) to join the work group.
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance 2016 SchmoozaPalooza!Is Thursday, May 19th from 2-4 PM at Boyne Mountain. Over 200 tickets already sold. Join other business, community and government leaders involved in the economic vitality of our area. Don't miss the exciting guests, live entertainment, rip-roaring giveaways, special awards, tasty treats, and prestigious recognitions. Click here for a registration form.
The Emmet County Relay For Life is on Saturday, May 21st, from 12 noon - 12 midnight. To honor cancer survivors and caregivers, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against cancer, the Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Northern Michigan is hosting a Paint & Wine event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. The Paint & Wine event will be at the Mackinaw Trail Winery located at 3423 US-131 Hwy in Petoskey, 6-9pm. Cost is $50 per person and includes all your supplies, step-by-step instruction and two drink tickets. Space is limited. Sign-up now by contacting Melissa Duggan at 231.487.5576. Payment is due at time of registration to guarantee your seat.
Camp Daggett is seeking kayakers to participate in the Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake fundraiser, July 16th and 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Participants will paddle the thirty-mile shoreline of beautiful Walloon Lake and are asked to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to support Camp Daggett's Adventure Center program. Camp Daggett asks interested kayakers to sign up as soon as possible at www.campdaggett.org so that each kayaker will have a cart sponsor and the cart sponsor will be recognized at the Golf Benefit, June 2. There are also other ways to support this event! Interested sponsors can go online at www.campdaggett.org to pledge support or to purchase flags. For more information, contact Karen Marietti at 231-347-9742 ext. 117.
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Mighty Fine Pizza announces Mighty Mondays!!! Get 2 Large 3 item Pizzas bread sticks, plus a 2 liter of soda for only $20.00!! Cannot be combined with any other offer. For a limited time. Mighty Fine Pizza is located at 222 E. Mitchell St. Get your Mighty Monday by calling 231-347-3255.
Save money at OfficeMax on printing. Receive 25% off printing services valid until 5/20/16. Just mention Petoskey Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. Exclusions apply. Call your local Petoskey OfficeMax for details, 231-487-9156 or visit us at 1820 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770.
The 2015 ArtPrize People's Choice Award winner, "Northwood Awakening" by Ann and Steve Loveless is now on display at CTAC-Petoskey. Steve, a landscape photographer, and Ann, a textile artist, are a husband and wife artistic duo from Frankfort, Michigan. Together they melded photography and quilting into their trademarked PhotoFiber composition which showcases a quintessential northern Michigan flora scene. The Loveless' piece is open for viewing from now until Saturday, May 14 in Crooked Tree Arts Center's Bonfield Gallery. The award-winning creation will be surrounded by area youth artwork as part of CTAC's Annual Youth Art Show. For more information, please contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. |
Fight for the Festival starts in one week! Win one of the last available slots to play at the Petoskey Festival on the Bay August 19th & 20th. Open up Petoskey Brewery Anniversary, (2) City Park Grill, Petoskey 4th of July Waterfront party and a feature interview on WKLT Garage with Terry Ray! Solo, duo, trio, full band and DJ's can enter! Blues, Rock, Folk, etc... (any age) Email band/artist info to: music@petoskeyfestival.com. Artists will compete at City Park Grill on a select Friday in May and the winner from those night will compete in the finals on Friday June 3rd.
Announcing NOMI Style, the Charlevoix Area Community Pool Annual Fundraiser! This exciting fashion show will showcase the latest Northern Michigan fashions, coupled with haute couture styling. Get ready for a runway, shopping, seated lunch, silent auction and many fantastic raffle items. Participating retailers include: The Clothing Company, V2V, Mettlers, B. Jeweled, Threads, J. Phillips, Robert Frost, Nancy Fershee Jewelry Design, Elizabeth Blair Fine Pearls, B May, Sunglass Shoppe Unique Optics, and Talulu. When: June 23, 2016. Where: Bay Harbor Yacht Club, Lange Center. Time: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Price: $75 for admit one, or $100 for package price (includes admit one, (2) wine vouchers, (3) raffle tickets). Visit www.charlevoixpool.org for more information and contact the Pool to place your reservation today: 231-547-0982.
Symons General Store has expanded their Gourmet to Go section! Now offering a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, house made dips, deviled eggs, shrimp cocktail, salads, soups, sushi and more! View the full menu of offerings at http://symonsgeneralstore.com/symons-gourmet-to-go/.
Registration for the Spring II program session is open. We're excited to be able to offer two NEW programs for everyone! The first is Art & Nature where we will turn things found in nature into great works of art! The second is Sports & Games. This class will feature a fun & relaxed environment for children to learn and practice the basic fundamentals for a variety of sports. The program will focus on teamwork through fun drills, activities and games. We're also offering Y Karate, Archery, Yoga & the HOST after school enrichment program. For more information & registration documents, check out our website at www.ymcanm.org or email kmanthei@ymcanm.org.
Smart Commute Emmet wants to you to try getting to work SMARTER. This is a week-long event designed to increase awareness of, and demonstrate the ability to use, alternative methods of commuting that provide health, economic and environmental benefits through a fun-filled week of community engagement activities. This year's Smart Commute week happens June 6 - 10. Plan now to join with your coworkers to form a team to compete in the Commuter Cup Challenge. Think about how you can walk, cycle, skateboard or ride share to work. Watch for more information in the weeks ahead, or call Top of Michigan Trails Council at 231.348.8280.
To Celebrate Spring Horton Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast has a special offer for wedding ceremonies or other events at our new pond venue. The venue is available for you and your guests for a one day events at the rate of $999. Here is what you get: The venue special provides a pergola, electricity, parking, space for your guests, beautiful surroundings, pines forests and a half acre pond. Reservations for this special offer must be made by May 31, 2016. The Pond Venue is available for this special through August, 2016. Check out availability- www.hortoncreekinnbb.com. Come up and see us!
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/
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