Check out the July Petoskey Chamber advertisement in today's Petoskey News Review. It is Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield and it welcomes new members, features anniversary pictures, welcome new member pictures and ribbon cutting pictures. It lists the Member Insurance Agents who offer Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance.
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The Ludus Martial Arts Center, Tom Capaldi, Co-Owner,
418 Mitchell Street, 2nd Floor, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 758-9165.
theludusmartialarts.com.
The Ludus (Latin for the training grounds of the gladiators, or any learning institute) is dedicated to bringing the highest quality martial arts instruction to Northern Michigan and offers classes, open mat time, high level personal training, and customized fitness and nutrition plans.
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Old Town Emmet Farm Market, Annette Fedus, Director,
822 Emmet Street, Petoskey.
Tel. (231) 487-1480.
Community Farm Market.
Old Town Emmet Farm Market is a vision of local citizens and neighbors to give the local farmers and crafters a place to sell their goods. Open on Saturdays from 9am - 1 pm through October 8.
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Paddle Your Harbor,
Ester Joy Bernstein,
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey. Tel. (646) 379-0454.
Your Resort kayak, Paddleboard and non-motorized watersports outfitter.
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Happy Anniversary - Celebrating 10 years of membership, D. Scott Eaton, DDS
We help patients with oral hygiene, restoration, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, full mouth rejuvenation, and neuromuscular dentistry.
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Harbor Hall Outpatient Center Expansion
The completion of the lower level of the Desimpel Center was made possible by the generosity of Harbor Hall Foundation donors. The center's increased capabilities to better serve adolescents and women will greatly expand the reach of Harbor Hall in our community, and provide hope, help and healing to those on the journey to recovery. The Foundation Board of Trustees would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our supporters for providing the funding for this project.
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William R. Kanine, P.C. a Certified Public Accounting Firm located in Petoskey, Michigan is pleased to announce that staff accountant Kristina L. Pethers successfully passed the CPA examination and earned the distinction of Certified Public Accountant. Pethers received an Associate's degree from North Central Michigan College in Petoskey and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Lake Superior State University. Kristina is a member of the Michigan Association of CPA's and the American Institute of CPA's. Bill Kanine, a shareholder of William R. Kanine, P.C. stated, "Kristina has been and continues to be an important part of our client service team and we are all very proud of her efforts,
accomplishments and commitment to the firm and our client family."
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Northwest Michigan Works! has a new Director of Operations. Terry Vandercook is taking on the leadership position at the organization which operates centers in Cadillac, Kalkaska, Manistee, Petoskey, and Traverse City.
Prior to accepting the position at Northwest Michigan Works!, Vandercook served as a Business Development Manager for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. He also worked previously as a Northwest Michigan Works! Business Liaison. Prior to that Vandercook had a 20-year career in the United States Air Force.
Vandercook replaces former Northwest Michigan Works! Chief Operating Officer, Janie McNabb, who served the agency for 18 years in various roles. McNabb resigned to spend more time with her family. "I'm thrilled to transition this position to Terry," said McNabb. "His experience and natural leadership qualities are a perfect fit."
Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, is the region's local workforce development partner serving thousands of job seekers and businesses every year. More information about the services offered by Northwest Michigan Works! is available at: NWMichWorks.org or by calling 800-442-1074
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Petoskey Rocks continues tonight Friday, July 22th! It all starts at 6:00 p.m. with Free Carriage Rides sponsored by The Sunglass Shoppe and Bearcub Outfitters going until 8:30 p.m. Be sure to check out Music in the Park by The Cookies from 7-8:30 p.m. Click here to get your tickets for the Ghost Walk at 8 p.m. Then at dark grab a blanket and pop some popcorn for the Movie in the Park, Star Wars The Force Awakens. During the evening catch great In-Store Activities from: American Spoon, Noggin Room Pub, B.Jeweled, Symons General Store, Chandler's, American Spoon Retail and Grandpa Shorter's. Find out more at www.petoskeydowntown.com
Old Town Emmet Farm Market - This Saturday, July 23rd is X-mas in July! KIDS DAY (find the $ in the hay bale, fun!!) Home Depot is offering a kids workshop and the Wood-Fired Pizza Truck will be there! Market is Every Saturday, 9-1 @ Emmet and Fulton Street, Petoskey.
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The Friends of The Petoskey District Library announce Neil Ahrens presents:
Ahrens' Anthology: An Artist's Adventure on Monday, July 25th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. A talk from a lifelong Artist tracing a path through his works, thoughts, and future plans. Within one month after this talk he will be in a Two Person Exhibit at the Oliver Art Center in Frankfort, MI.
Two Events at McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Tuesday, July 26, McLean & Eakin Booksellers welcomes Peter Geye for a Booked for Lunch event at Stafford's Perry Hotel on Tuesday, July 26 from noon to 2:00pm. Geye's third novel, Wintering, was released on June 7th. Ticketed event. Reservations required. Call McLean & Eakin Booksellers @ 231-347-1180 or email www.mcleanandeakin.com. Thursday, July 28, wine & cheese from 6:00 to 7:00 pm with reporter Susan Stellin and photographer Graham MacIndo who will be discussing their dual memoir, Chancers; their story about falling in love, the heroin habit that drove them apart and the unlikely way a criminal conviction brought them back together. Free event. Reservations requested.
The Trina Turk "Designing Optimism - A California Color Story" Fashion Lecture Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, July 26th at 11:30 a.m. at the Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club. Tickets for the event start at $75 per person, and $50 per child. Sponsorships levels of reservation are also available. As a part of Crooked Tree Arts Center's annual Fashion Lecture Luncheon, attendees and patrons are able to purchase Trina Turk Girlfriends Weekend Raffle tickets before the event at CTAC, Threads, and the Bay Harbor Foundation. For more information and to make reservations, contact Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Crosshatch Center for Art and Ecology invites you to a Twilight Tour of Bear Creek Organic Farm on July 27th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you at Bear Creek Organic Farm on the new date, Wednesday July 27th, at 6pm. We'll be talking about growing in hoop houses and greenhouses. RSVP here.
7 SIMPLE STEPS TO BETTER HEALTH. Presented by Wendy Bazilian, nationally-recognized author and dietician Dr. Bazilian shares her enthusiasm for energetic and healthy living to help thousands of individuals set, achieve, and surpass the healthy living goals they set for themselves. Her motto is simple and achievable: Eat well, Move daily, Be Healthy.® The event, funded by the Marge Potts Winnell Complementary Medicine Fund through the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, is Thursday, July 28th from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Petoskey Middle School Auditorium, 801 Northmen Drive. Dr. Bazilian will also have a book signing of her most recent book, Eat Clean, Stay Lean (Rodale). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advanced registration appreciated. Call McLaren Northern Michigan at (800) 248-6777 or register online at northernhealth.org/classes.
Join Us with Happy's Taco Shop on the Patio at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Thursday, July 28th, 5:30-8:30 p.m! Come relax and enjoy the evening on our outdoor patio with a glass of your favorite Petoskey Farms Wine or Hard Cider! It's the last Thursday in July...let's CELEBRATE SUMMER together!
Calling all Volunteers! Volunteers are needed for the 2016 Bay Harbor Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival taking place in the Village at Bay Harbor July 29, 30 and 31. Volunteers will be involved in the kids' Make and Take Art Tent, artist support, and other general fun event tasks! High school age and older are encouraged to register as a volunteer by calling 231.439.2024 or by emailing info@bayharbor.com. The Festival goes from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday, and 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday.
Angel Ambassadors will be raffling off a 2001 custom assembled Harley Davidson created with a military theme to benefit Veterans in Northern Michigan - this one of a kind rebuild is valued at $8,000. Angel Ambassadors has 1000 tickets for sale at $25.00 each. Raffle License #R35758. Tickets will be available until July 29th - or while supplies last. For more information on where to get your tickets, where to see the bike, sponsors and more visit www.angel-ambassadors.org or email Marcie Newton at info@angel-ambassadors.org. The raffle will be drawn at Maxwell Bros Cycle Shop on Saturday July 30th. The raffle drawing will take place between 6pm & 8pm. Winner does not have to be present to win.
Don't miss the special Boat in Movie in the Village Green Park happening on Saturday, July 30th! The Man from Snowy River will start approximately 20 minutes after sunset. Questions? Call (231) 535-5000 for more information.
Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan Annual Fundraiser, "Fundraiser for the Children", is July 31st, 2016. "Fundraiser for the Children" is the theme for the Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan's summer fundraising event. July 31st starting at 6:30 PM at the Bay Harbor Yacht clubs Lange Center. The fundraiser includes appetizers, an open bar, gourmet dinner, silent and live auction, and entertainment from the Petoskey Steel Drum Band quartet, Tickets are $200.00 per person for more information http://tinyurl.com/summerfundraiser. In 2015, we served over 4100 children. The children need you help now more than ever. If you are unable to attend our annual fundraising event, please donate to www.christchildsocietynorthernmichigan.com. |
Laughter workshop: Public invited to join area theatre directors to study the "Sweet Science of Comedy". Professor Bill Irwin of the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Theatre and Dance is slated to conduct a hands-on workshop, August 1 and 2, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center. Skills taught in the workshop can be used effectively by not only theatre directors, but also by English and music teachers. Those interested should contact coordinator, Ann Chatterson, at achatterson@att.net or 231-838-6457. Tuition is $120, and for interested k-12 teachers it includes 12 SCECHS (scholarships available); the workshop may also be taken for 1 graduate credit for $360 by special arrangement with the University of Michigan - Flint.
Edward Jones Presents Preparing Your Estate Plan on August 2nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Friendship Centers of Emmet County. It's a topic people tend to put off or ignore, but one of the most important things you can do is to develop a sound estate plan. Attend our Preparing Your Estate Plan presentation and you will learn more about: - What to consider when creating your will - The benefits of trusts and estate planning - How to help reduce taxes on your estate - How insurance can help protect your family. Harry Ingleson from Law Offices of Daniel J. Harris will be available to answer questions. Please call Tonya at 231-347-1655 or email tonya.timmerman@edwardjones.com by 07/28/16.
Cork & Canvas - A Creative Afternoon of Art & Wine is Thursday, August 4th, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per guest includes art supplies, light appetizers, and wine tasting. Paint plein-air style on the Rose Garden Veranda at Stafford's Perry Hotel! Each guest will take home their own one-of-a-kind masterpiece. For reservations, please call us at 231-347-0142.
Hearing Health USA in Petoskey, MI is excited to announce their office's grand opening and ribbon cutting event! They are extending the invitation for the entire community to join them on Monday, August 8th, at 1:00pm. Snacks and refreshments will be served! The event will take place at their office located at 1101 US-31, Petoskey, MI 49770. Hearing Health USA is thrilled to be a part of the Petoskey community and has recently become a proud member of the local Chamber of Commerce. Hearing Health USA is a network of healthcare providers whose patient promise states: "We are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of hearing healthcare and to guide each individual through their journey to better hearing."
Blissfest Family Vacation is August 8th - 12th. A camp-out & collaborative community building experience at Blissfest Farm. Enjoy Campfire music, sing-a-longs, storytelling, ukulele & drum jams, moves and popcorn, farm-to-table dinner, nature hikes, arts & crafts and so much more! Cost is $100 per family for the week or $25 per individual day. Check out more details and register here: http://www.blissfest.org/blissfest-family-vacation
Individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment, will have the opportunity to attend a Starting a Business workshop Thursday, August 11 in Petoskey. The workshop is being offered by the Northwest Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with North Central Michigan College, and is being held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Room 536 of the North Central Student and Community Resource Center, 1515 Howard Street. There is no charge to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is required by contacting the SBDC at 231-922-3780. Online registration is also available at www.sbdcnorthwest.org/
Annual Howl at the Moon to take place August 18th! Join Little Traverse Bay Humane Society for their Annual Howl at the Moon fundraiser on Thursday, August 18 from 6-9 p.m. at Nub's Nob. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. as guests are greeted with champagne upon arrival and a variety of mouthwatering local specialties served by area restaurants. In addition, there will be an open bar and music provided by Jeff Pagel. Live and silent auction items will be available. Howl at the Moon tickets are $150 if purchased on or before August 8 and $200 if purchased after August 8. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.ltbhs.com or contact Teresa Chaney at 231-347-2396.
The YMCA of Northern Michigan's 2nd Annual 4.9770K Color Fun Run is back! Join us on Saturday, August 20th when once again, the YMCA of Northern Michigan is giving the community an opportunity to become human tie-dye and potentially win some fabulous prizes while you're at it! We had over 300 participants last year and we're anticipating even more for this year! Come join us for a morning of fun while helping the Y impact our community! Registration is up and running at mynorthtickets.com, Early bird prices are available until July 24th. For more information, check out our website at: http://www.ymcanm.org/YMCAofNorthernMichigan4.9770KColorFunRun.htmWe'll see you there!
Join us for GLCO's Russia Concert, August 28, 2016 - 6:15 PM Pre-Concert Talk with Libor Ondras; 7:00 PM Performance Begins. John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View. $25 General Admission. Please join us in a delightful evening at John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View to listen to Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra perform brilliant masterpieces: Serenade by Tchaikovsky, Saxophone Concerto by Glazunov with Tom Harder as soloist and Pulcinella Suite by Stravinsky. Featuring performance by Tom Harder. General Admission tickets are available at area chambers of commerce or online at www.glcorchestra.org. For more information, contact the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra office at (231) 487-0010. |
It's Summer Clearance Sale time at in Uniform. From now until July 30th, all in-stock merchandise is 30% OFF. Scrubs, shoes, accessories, everything is on sale. Even Northmen Gear like t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats. We even have tux shirts, ties and aprons. We're behind Southwoods Restaurant on Sheridan and next to The Trophy Case. Come in and catch the best sale of the year. You don't need to fight the crowds downtown!
More Concerts in the Park in Store for This Week! Another round of great music is in store this week, featuring Kellerville, CTAC Strings Program, and Pete Kehoe. As always, the free concerts begin at noon in Petoskey's Pennsylvania Park. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, or enjoy the music from the benches provided. In the case of inclement weather, the concerts will be held at Crooked Tree Arts Center. For more information about the Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park, contact 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is in process of a resurfacing project and M-119 is now CLOSED from just North of Lamkin Road to Cross Village. The road is open from Harbor Springs to Good Hart. Please keep this in mind while making plans. See you soon and safe travels. Stay tuned for updates on one of Pure Michigan's favorite scenic highways!!
The Bay View Music Festival is in full swing, and features pop, jazz, classical, chamber music, and theatrical productions throughout the summer on the campus just outside of Petoskey. On Saturday, July 23, Bay View goes retro for a musical tribute that features the best tunes from the late 70's up through the-mid-80's. On Sunday, July 24, Bay View Music Festival pays Tribute to the Greatest Generation with an inspirational evening of music. On Wednesday, July 27, experience one of Bay View Music Festival's most popular annual chamber music concerts-Mystery, Magic and Music: A Night at the Opera. Tickets can be purchased by calling 888-596-1027 or going online to www.bayviewfestival.org. |
The Perfect Company Outing! Show your employees how much you appreciate them take them on a Riverboat Tour! At Riverboat Tours we can plan an inexpensive and effective company event that is low in cost and high in interaction and fun. Tale a private Riverboat Tour, available for groups up to 24, which can be customized to include swimming, a picnic or just enjoying the inland Waterway. You can bring hors d'oeuvres, your favorite beverage and music. Make a party of it! Enjoy the joys of boating with your staff today! Company outings are perfect for every business size and type, and we can work with you in planning an activity that will be remembered by your employees. Contact us today!
Sandra Lee Photography Studio & Gallery at 318 Mitchell St in Petoskey is offering local businesses a special photography/marketing package that is sure to give you the exposure you need to take your business to the next level. This package includes professional photography for your business, professional business portraits of each member of your team, and professional images of your products/services. There are many bonuses in this package so call Sandra Lee for your consultation and let her customize a photography/marketing package for your business. Contact Sandra Lee at 231-622-2066, or sandraleephotography@hotmail.com, or www.sandraleephotographystudio.com.
MacGregor Cares - Monthly Community Giving Program - Congratulation to June's MacGregor Cares Winner, Camp Quality of Michigan! July's MacGregor Cares nominees are * Brave Heart Estates * Moms and Tots Center * Safe Families for Children Char-Em. 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
A total of 30 volunteers are needed to help run a poverty simulation. Volunteers will represent police, school personnel, pawn shop owner, utility company, and social service organization. They will be stationed at a table representing a service during four 15 minute "weeks". Some volunteer roles are not stationed at a table; they will be walking around during this role play. All directions will be shared with you and there are very easy instructions. We also need some volunteers for set up and take down. The event is scheduled from 1-4pm at the United Methodist Church in Petoskey. *THIS EVENT WILL ONLY BE HELD IF ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS ARE FOUND BY SEPT. 6, 2016* Log onto Volunteer Connections or email Becca Marcott at Vista@charemunitedway.org to learn more or to volunteer.
Hospice of Northwest Michigan would like to invite the community to participate in our Raffle of the Rivals supporting Hospice of Northwest Michigan. Raffle tickets are for (2) tickets to the University of Michigan vs. Michigan State University Game on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Spartan Stadium and includes a $500 Visa Gift Card. Seats are Lower Sideline 24, Row 44, with 2 seats together. Each ticket is $25 and only 300 tickets are being sold. Split the ticket price, one person gets the Gift Card, the other the Tickets. Winning ticket drawing is on September 16, 2016 at 1p at the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department. Contact Hospice of Northwest Michigan (231) 547-7659 for more information or if you are interested in purchasing a ticket.
Do you know a local historian deserving of recognition? Third Annual Essence of Emmet History Award nominations sought to recognize the extraordinary efforts in protecting, preserving and sharing our history, the Essence of Emmet - a local collaborative of organizations and individuals sharing an interest in our history - has announced its third annual Essence of Emmet History Awards program. To be eligible for the awards, the recipient(s) must be individuals and organizations dedicated to the preservation, presentation and promotion of the history and culture of Emmet County. The public is invited and encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations for these awards, which have several categories. Winners will be announced during the annual fall program hosted by the group. Nominations are due by Sept. 1, 2016. Complete details: www.emmetcounty.org
Charlevoix Country Club to Rebuild! Owner Fred Taylor plans to rebuild as soon as possible, making improvements to the Clubhouse in the process. The goal is for the new Pro Shop and Restaurant space to be ready by Memorial weekend 2017 with Event space to follow. Meanwhile, the many businesses of the Club are carrying on! The Argonne Supper Club is back up and running in their former location on Boyne City Road. Heatherwoods Golf Course continues its busiest season ever. Charlevoix Fitness is running as usual. Shanahan's Barn Event and Wedding season continues uninterrupted.The Country Club is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and communitywide support received during this trying time.
Charlevoix and Emmet County Emergency Food and Shelter Grants Available. Emmet County has been awarded $21,934 in Federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program, the Charlevoix County award has not yet been announced but we anticipate it being reduced from last year's level of $17,981 by approximately 22%. These funds will be distributed by a Local Board and are used to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in these counties through March 31, 2017. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Lorraine Manary, Char-Em United Way, P.O. Box 1701, Petoskey MI 49770; phone 231-487-1006; email info@charemunitedway.org for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is 5 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2016.
The Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan (WRCNM) is seeking Tribute award nominations to honor extraordinary women, female students and men in northern Michigan for their personal accomplishments, commitment to strengthening the community and improving the lives of those who live here. Honorees are determined by a selection committee comprised of community members. Nominations from community members must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Tribute awards reception will be held at Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2016. Nomination forms are available at the WRCNM's main office, 423 Porter Street, Petoskey or online at www.wrcnm.org Contact the WRCNM to learn more about Tribute sponsorship opportunities, nominations or tickets at (231) 347-0067.. |
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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