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Zonta Club of Petoskey
Kelly Scripter, President,
4800 Helsheimer Rd., Harbor Springs.
Tel. (231) 357-0372.
A worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.
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Alcona Health Center
Barbara Porrett, Marketing & Community Outreach Manager,
3434 M-119, Suite C, Harbor Springs.
Alcona Health Center provides comprehensive primary care for children, youth and adults.
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Ribbon Cutting - New Member
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Paddle Your Harbor,
Ester Joy Bernstein, COO,
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey.
Tel. (646) 379-0454.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Membership The Bistro
Paul , 423 Michigan Street, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 347-5583.
A great restaurant for breakfast and lunch. Known for their great homemade soups and desserts and pancakes.
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AAA Petoskey Wins statewide award for customer service! The Petoskey AAA office was honored with the award of highest performing sales office in the state for customer service. When asked via phone survey if they would recommend AAA to a friend or relative, 100% of those surveyed in the second quarter of 2016 said they would. They are the recipients of a travelling trophy which they display proudly in front. The AAA Petoskey Office is made up of Member representative Laura Reece, and insurance agents Andrew Davidson and Brian Tonge.
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Petoskey Rocks continues tonight Friday, August 5th! It all starts at 6:00 p.m. with Free Carriage Rides sponsored by Petoskey Cheese going until 8:30 p.m. Be sure to check out Music in the Park by The Pistil Whips 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, The Good Dinosaur. 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
Somebody's Gallery invites you to Joyful Art, good company, great music, wine and Cheese! What could be better? Meeting the artists that create the art, of course! Join Us Friday, August 5th from 6-9PM to meet artists, Lindy Bishop and Margie Guyot! Somebody's Gallery is located on 302 East Lake Street in Petoskey.
Don't miss it! The Summer Youth Theater production of 'Robin Hood' presented by Little Traverse Civic Theatre is this weekend only. Performances will be Friday August 5th - Sunday August 7th at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The well-known tale of Robin Hood comes to life on the stage with a talented cast of area youth. It's up to Robin to stop a marriage, defeat a nasty sheriff and secure Nottingham for the king's return. Fun for the entire family! Tickets are only $12 for adults and $7 for kids. Get your tickets now at www.ltct.org or at www.mynorthtickets.com.
Frogs, Toads, and Snakes, Oh my! Herpetology Surveying Techniques will take place on Saturday, August 6th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the Braun South Nature Preserve, south of Pellston. Are you fascinated by reptiles and amphibians and want to know more about herpetology? Little Traverse Conservancy's summer stewardship assistant Graham Peters is conducting his college senior project on herps. Join him to learn about the various survey methods and how to inventory for citizen science. No charge, but please call 231.347.0991 to register and get directions.
Antiques at the Fairgrounds is Saturday August 6th and Sunday August 7th. Head to the Emmet County Fairgrounds for a huge array of high quality antique merchandise from the smallest collectibles (jewelry), to a wide range of antique furniture, pottery, china, textiles, prints and more. Admission is $5.00 per person (good for both days), children under 15 admitted free. Parking is FREE! Show times are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit www.antiquesatthefairgrounds.com.
Discover Bay View this Sunday August 7th at 8:00 p.m. in Hall Auditorium with Vespers: 'This or That'. An interactive concert highlighting our resident artists in which you'll be given the chance to vote in real time, and watch as the playlist magically materializes in front of your eyes. Even the artists don't know what the audience will choose! Bring your phone to vote. For more information, visit www.bayviewassociation.org or call 231-347-6225. |
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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."
Board nomination for Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. At the PRCC Board of Directors Meeting in July, the board established the Nominating Committee of Tom Adams, Lisa Lemans, Margaret Bowers, Mary-Anne Ponti, Bill Marshall, Jim Bartlett, and Derik Mott-Bragg. This committee will consider nominations for the PRCC Board of Directors for terms beginning in 2017. All candidates must be active members in good standing with the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. To nominate yourself, or another individual, send an email to Carlin Smith at carlin@petoskeychamber.com and share the nominee's qualifications for board service. Please use the word, "Nomination" in the subject line of the email. Nominations must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Wed. Aug. 10th. To learn more about the roles and obligations of PRCC Board members, call Carlin at 347-4150.
Woof Wednesdays are back and on August 10th from 6-8 p.m. at Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery in Alanson. Bring your pet, meet other pet owners, enjoy local foods, a glass of wine, music, etc. Donations included on each glass of wine and bottle to the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Each second Wednesday of the month there will be different entertainers, food vendors, and more! You may bring your pet, walk the trails and vineyard all while enjoying the view! Find out more at http://crookedvinewine.com/events/
McLean & Eakin Booksellers upcoming events! Adam Bray on Wednesday, August 10th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate his latest Star Wars book, Lego Star Wars: Chronicles of the Force. No reservations required. On Thursday, August 11th from noon to 2:00 p.m. author Jessie Burton will be speaking and signing her newest book, The Muse, at a Booked for Lunch event at the Stafford's Perry Hotel. This is a ticketed event. Reservations required. For more information, contact McLean & Eakin Booksellers at 231.347.1180 or by email at www.mcleanandeakin.com. On Friday, August 12th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Robin Gaines will be signing copies of her book, Invincible Summers. No reservations required.
Local Food Alliance Potluck is on Wednesday, Aug. 10th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. is free and open to all. Join
Brian Bates and Anne Morningstar at Bear Creek Organic Farm for the monthly Local Food Alliance potluck. We'll have delicious food and great discussions. Learn what's new in: Farm-to-School programs, Northern Farms Foodshed program, fall conference plans, and more. The farm is located at: 4012 Atkins Road in Petoskey. After the meeting, enjoy a tour of Petoskey's first certified organic farm. No reservations required. Bring a dish to pass if you'd like.
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/
LIGHTS OUT Northern Michigan! Residents, businesses and visitors, join us in turning off the lights throughout the North on August 12th from 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Emmet County is asking you to help make the sky as dark as possible for an incredible night of stargazing and meteor-watching. We are hosting the Lights Out Across the Bay and Lights Out Across the Straits challenges. Here's how it works: Between the hour of 10-11 p.m., please turn off your lights inside and out. Then sit back under the stars and enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks overnight at this time. Complete details and pledge form can be found at www.midarkskypark.org
Angel Ambassadors is pleased to announce the 7th Annual BBQ-Blues Scramble Golf Outing at Spring Brook Golf Course on August 13th. All proceeds from the event will support local Michigan Veterans and their families. With this great event, we need sponsors!! It is with the support of businesses and donations that allows us to continue to Meet the Needs of our Veterans. For more information on how to become a sponsor or to add a group call Marcie Newton, 231-881-3565 or Margie Krussell, 231-838-5032. Veterans can also join the Celebrity Foursome with Terri Ray and Michal Gordon by submitting a request why you should be chosen to
ida@angel-ambassadors.org. Deadline for sponsors and requests is August 8th. Thank you in advance for supporting our Veterans!
The 2016 "Healing the Bear" Bear River Cleanup will take place along the Bear River in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties on Saturday, August 13th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. beginning at the Bear River Shelter in Petoskey. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to walk, wade, or canoe as they pick trash and debris from the area surrounding the Bear River. Canoe volunteers are especially needed this year! Pre-registration by August 3rd is appreciated. All pre-registered volunteers will receive a free light breakfast, an event t-shirt, and a free lunch. To register, please call (231) 347-1181 or email matt@watershedcouncil.org.
The 25th Annual Odawa Homecoming Jiingtamok (pow wow) is Aug 13th - 14th at the LTBB Pow Wow grounds in Harbor Springs. Admission to this cultural event is free and open to the general public. Singing and dancing are a big part of the festivities, and don't miss the drum contest and Miss Odawa Contest. Grand entry times are 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 12 (noon) on Sunday. |
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Community Appreciation Lunch at First Community Bank! Let us do the cooking at our Division Branch (on the corner of Division Street and Mitchell Street, in Petoskey) Wednesday August 17th 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We'll be serving up hot dogs, chips and beverages.
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.
McLaren Northern Michigan and the National Ski Patrol at Boyne Highlands are partnering to host free community Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on Friday, August 19th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey. The community CPR training will take place in the McLaren Northern Michigan Cafeteria, located through the Main Entrance Lobby and up one floor to the Main Level. Participants will receive complimentary educational materials. Community members are encouraged to attend to receive basic knowledge and hands-on training. No reservation is required. For information on services available at McLaren Northern Michigan, please call (800) 248-6777 or online at www.northernhealth.org.
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!
Raven Hill hosts "NASA in Your Neighborhood" on Saturday, Aug. 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. NASA Glenn outreach staff will be on site to present NASA themes. Space enthusiasts of all ages can take part in 'make-it, take-it activities', and demonstration carts will be available. In addition to NASA activities, Raven Hill Discovery Center offers families an opportunity to explore engineering careers. More information about this event can be found by calling the Center at 231-536-3369, emailing info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org or checking out the Raven Hill website: http://www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org The regular Raven Hill $10/person admission will be reduced to $5 for TEC Day and larger families can pay a family rate of $20.
Paddle 4 The Pool, a 4-mile predicted time contest is August 20th, 2016 at Ferry Beach in Charlevoix, MI from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cost Per Paddle Craft: $65 by August 12th, $75 after August 12th. Info: Estimate your elapsed time for this 4-mile paddle event and if you come close, you could be one of our winners. Everyone can enjoy this great fundraising event for the Charlevoix Area Community Pool. Grab your kayak, canoe or SUP and join us on Lake Charlevoix. Please, no time pieces on board! Stick around Ferry Beach for prizes, give-a-ways and fun after the contest. www.paddle4thepool.com.
Former U.S. Congressman Lt. Col. Allen B. West will team up with Dr. Timothy G. Nash, Senior Vice President and Director of the McNair Center at Northwood for the sixth annual Northwood University Policy Forum, "Freedom, Strength and the Future of the U.S. and Global Economies." This free, public event is Saturday, August 20th at 11 a.m., at the Bay Harbor Yacht Club, 4300 Vista Drive. West and Nash will present on the state of the Michigan, U.S. and global economies while evaluating the historical values that have made the U.S. the most successful economy in recorded history. They will discuss the current state of the global geopolitical climate and the impact the fall 2016 elections will have on the future of the country. Get details here.
Coffee @ Ten with Darrell Lawson: A Michigan Big Year. On Tuesday, August 23rd, join CTAC-Petoskey for a Coffee @ Ten lecture with Petoskey Audubon President, Darrell Lawson. Lawson spent 2014 attempting to see as many bird species in the state of Michigan as he could. Come hear him talk about the experience, birds seen, birds missed, and reflections after the fact. Photos, videos, maps, and of course, the final list, will be displayed as well. The Coffee @ Ten series is free and open to the public, no reservations necessary, and all lectures begin at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Call for volunteers! The 9th Annual Microbrew & Music Festival is right around the corner, kicking off Friday, August 26th! Two days of craft brews, good food, and local and national star-studded acts, all happening in the downtown Traverse City's Commons to give a proper farewell to our beautiful Northern Michigan summer. Sounds like fun, right? We are looking for folks to pour beers, sell tickets, and be site managers of brew zones. In exchange for your help, you'll receive free entry into the festival, support Crosshatch's arts and agriculture programs, and have a knee-slappin', toe-tappin' good time. Interested? Contact Jeannie Voller for more information and details.
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.
Tickets on sale now for the Petoskey Brewing 4th Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 3rd from 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. We're going big this year! The party will take place behind the brewery under a big-top tent! We're bringing in killer bands to rock out all day long. 30+ beers on tap. Food trucks by Wood Fired Up Pizza and Vehicle City Tacos! Plus, live music and more! Purchase tickets online. Ticket sales limited, so get them while you can! www.petoskeybrewing.com.
Golf Fore Manna is September 8th, 2016. Registration begins at 11am, Shotgun start at 12:30. 15 Teams are still available! $150 per person/ $600 per team. Includes an afternoon of golf, lunch, dinner and a gift. Wonderful live and silent auction items including many stay and play packages throughout northern Michigan will be auctioned off before dinner. Join us and get a chance to win a car and many other items from the hole in one sponsor Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac! Register today by calling 231-347-8852 or emailing manna@mannafoodproject.org. For more information, you can visit www.mannafoodproject.org |
Call for Artists for "Chalk the Walk" in Petoskey during Festival on the Bay. This year CTAC and Top of Michigan Trails Council are changing things up a bit. 20 artists age 16 and up will be selected to create chalk art pieces, and each invited artist will receive a $100 stipend. The deadline to apply through www.CallForEntry.org is August 15. Artists under the age of 16 are welcome to register on-site. Each junior division artist will receive a box of chalk, and three honorable mention $50 prizes will be awarded. All registered chalk artists are eligible to win the $500 People's Choice Award. For more information and to apply, contact the Crooked Tree Arts Center at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.
Old Town Emmet Farm Market - Stop and see us this (and every) Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. New items each week! Quick-Stop-Shop. We look forward to seeing you at Emmet and Fulton Street, Petoskey.
Van's Business Machines invites you to come in and say hello! Get a free cookie and if you're in the market for a new copier, wide format, or cash register you can get a free quote from Ashely. She would love to discuss your options with you. Also put your name in for a chance to win a $50 Murdicks Fudge gift card. We will draw a winner on September 1st. Van's Businesses Machines is located at 1100 Bay View Rd. in Petoskey. Check out our new website at www.vansbusinessmachines.com or like us on Facebook.
Seventeen Restaurant: Join us every Sunday for Brunch Specials & Live Music by Bay View's talented musicians. $7 Mimosas plus our signature Bloody Mary Bar! Visit www.SeventeenRestaurant.com or call 231-347-1717 for more info.
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Tickets are on sale for the 16th Annual Cash Raffle, a fundraiser for Friendship
Centers of Emmet County, Council on Aging. Ten cash prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize, will be awarded at the Cash Raffle Party on Friday, September 9 at the Fairgrounds Community Center. The final early bird drawing is August 17. Get your ticket now for a chance to win $150 and still be entered into the grand prize drawing. Tickets cost $150 and may be purchased at the Petoskey Friendship Center or by calling (231) 347-3211. Sponsors for this year's fundraiser are American House Senior Living Communities, Angel Heart Home Care, Bay Street Orthopaedics, Comfort Keepers, Independence Village, Korthase Flinn Insurance & Financial Services, and Mallard Cove Assisted Living.
Could YOU handle it? Attend this interactive simulation and find out! This simulation is an experience that is designed to help participants understand what it's like to live month to month on a limited income. The goal is to help people rethink what it is to struggle financially and sensitize participants to the issues far too many local families face. By participating in this Simulation Workshop you can walk a mile in the shoes of 38% of the households in our communities. Participants will act as a family and face the everyday struggles that low income families face. The simulation will occur September 16th at the Petoskey United Methodist Church from 1-4 p.m. If you plan to attend PLEASE RSVP by September 6, 2016 to: vista@charemunitedway.org
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!
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.
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.
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! |
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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