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Festival on the Bay This Weekend - Friday and Saturday!
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The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 14th Annual Festival on the Bay, THIS WEEKEND, August 19-20, at the Bay Front Park! Every year, visitors enjoy great music inside the Entertainment Tent and a fun Children's Area all weekend. Other activities include Chalk the Walk, A Silent Disco, Wine on the Water, The BIG Art Show, a Petting Zoo and so much more!
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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, For more information, check out our website at: http://www.ymcanm.org/YMCAofNorthernMichigan4.9770KColorFunRun.htm
We'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.
Come to the Village of Walloon on Saturday, August 20th for a special Boat in Movie in the Village Green Park! Dennis the Menace will start approximately 20 minutes after sunset. Call (231) 535-5000 with questions. We hope to see you there!
Worship on the Bay with First Presbyterian, Cross of Christ Lutheran, and Family of Christ churches this Sunday, August 21 at 10 am, under the tent at the Petoskey Waterfront baseball field. All are welcome.
Join Cross of Christ Lutheran, Family of Christ and First Presbyterian Churches for the annual Worship on the Bay! Service will be at 10:00 am on Sunday, August 21st under the tent on the baseball field at the waterfront. ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
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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.
It's the 111th annual Emmet-Charlevoix County Fair Aug. 23-28 with new events to thrill and old favorites return - including country co-headliners Parmalee and Love & Theft for double the musical excitement and the Monster Truck Shootout and Autocross action. Great events, rides, games and more await! Complete ticket pricing and event information can be found at the Emmet County Fair web site, www.emmetchxfair.org or by calling the Fair Office at (231) 347-1010; or stopping by the office at 1129 Charlevoix Ave/US 31 in Petoskey.
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.
Two Author Events at McLean & Eakin Booksellers, August 26 & 27, 2016McLean & Eakin Booksellers welcomes Dick Wall on Friday, August 26th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to sign copies of Mister Owita's Guide to Gardening: How I Learned the Unexpected Joy of a Green Thumb and an Open Heart, a memoir written by his wife, Carol. Free event. No reservations needed. A favorite children's author, Denise Brennan-Nelson returns to McLean & Eakin Booksellers on Saturday, August 27 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to celebrate her latest book for young readers, Leopold the Lion, a subtle story about making healthy choices. Best for ages 4 and up. Free event. Reservations requested. For more information, call 231-347-1180 or send an email to www.mcleanandeakin.com.
Old Town Emmet Farm Market - going strong! Saturday, August 27 the market theme is Kids day, back to school. Bring the kids for games & prizes (school supplies)! Find the coins in the hay bale plus more. Fun! See you there.
GLCO's Russia Concert. Please join us on August 28, 2016 for a 6:15pm Pre-Concert Talk with Libor Ondras. Performance Begins at 7:00 PM - John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View - $25 General Admission. Please join us in a delightful evening to listen to Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra perform brilliant Russian 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. |
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North Central Michigan College's 19th annual Look Out for The Cookout is Sunday, September 11th from noon to 3:00 p.m. on the Petoskey campus.
Enjoy a picnic-style lunch of pulled pork, hot dogs, corn on the cob, marinated bean salad, quinoa salad and cookie bars. A Kidz Zone in the gym with four bouncy houses, carnival games and other activities. There will also be a big screen with the football game for parents. Outside, enjoy human sim-man demonstrations and tours of the Fab Lab and more. There will also be a gift basket raffle. Ticket prices are $8 per person. Children five and under eat free. For more information, call 231-439-6225.
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Yoga in the Woods Series. Take your yoga class outdoors at Little Traverse Conservancy's Hailand Helstrom Preserve. Join us every Sunday in August from 9-10:30 am with our new Yoga in the Woods Summer Series, offered at no charge! Yoga Alliance Certified instructor Alie Church will guide participants through an hour-long, multi-level, slow flow Vinyasa class at a preserve in the Emmet County area. The location will be confirmed on our website prior to class. Mats are not provided - please bring your own mat, blanket, or towel to put on the ground during the practice. Adults and children ages 12 and up are welcome to join. Call the Conservancy office at 231.347.0991 with questions. Drop-ins welcome!
Celebrating Summer at the Inn at Bay Harbor. August is our favorite month of the year, and to celebrate Bay Harbor's premier lakeside dining destination, Vintage Chophouse | Wine Bar is taking 20% off all your food purchases between noon and 2pm Monday-Friday all month long. You can also enjoy live performances by local musicians, along with Bell's Oberon drafts and Koegel Viennas for only $3 each, every Friday and Sunday from 3-6pm at the Cabana Bar. For dining reservations please call, 888.223.9929.
Congratulation to July's MacGregor Cares Winner, Brave Hearts Estate!
August's MacGregor Cares participants are: - Friendship Center of Harbor Springs
- Bergmann Center - Stephanie Matsko. 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
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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 1-4pm. If you plan to attend PLEASE RSVP by September 6, 2016 to: vista@charemunitedway.org
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 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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