July 22, 2015

VENETIAN FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

WEDNESDAY

Arnold Carnival, Venetian Merchandise, Food Concessions
Venetian Rhythms
6pm Tom Zipp, DJ - Tiki Tent East Park
7pm Audio Circus
8:30pm Starship featuring Mickey Thomas

THURSDAY

Farmers Market, Kids Day, Arnold Carnival, Food Concessions, Venetian Merchandise
Venetian Rhythms
6pm Tom Zipp, DJ - Tiki Tent East Park
7pm The Jon Archambault Band 7pm
8:30pm Anthony Orio and the Goodfellers

FRIDAY

Independence Bike Ride, Arnold Carnival, Food Concessions, Venetian Merchandise

Odmark Pavilion Ferry Beach

6pm Tom Zipp, Live - Tiki Tent East Park 8pm Up North Big Band

7pm Into of Ryan Shay Runners 10pm (approx) FIREWORKS

7:15pm Venetian Queen Coronation

7:45pm Venetian Artwork Auction
8pm Chase Tyler Band

SATURDAY

Arnold Carnival, Venetian Merchandise, Food Concessions, Charlevoix All Class Reunion
9am Drenth Memorial Footrace-5K, 10K, Family Mile
10:30am Ryan Shay Mile
11am Street Parade
12:15pm Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps - Bridge Park
12:15pm Sault Ste. Marie Pipe Band - East Park
12:45pm Petoskey Steel Drum Band - On Bridge St between Antrim & Clinton
5pm Prichard Harter (bluegrass/americana) - Grandstand by East Park
6pm North Oakland Concert Band - Under the stoplight at Bridge & Clinton
6pm Tom Zipp, DJ - Tiki Tent in East Park
7pm Doyle Dykes (americana country/acoustic guitar) - Odmark Pavilion, East Park
8:30pm Three Men and a Tenor (pop, a capella & comedy) - Odmark Pavilion, East Park
Dusk Venetian Lighted Boat Parade - Round Lake East Park
Dusk following the Boat Parade: FIREWORKS over Round Lake East Park

Click Here for the Complete Schedule of Events.

Event Map

For more information contact the Venetian Festival office at 231.547.3872 or visit www.venetianfestival.com

SHUTTLE SERVICE NEW TO VENETIAN THIS YEAR
Shuttle to run between Castle Farms and downtown Charlevoix

Enjoy the Castle Garden Games on Tuesday, July 21st, from 1:30-4pm and the Artisan's Market on Friday July 24th and Saturday, July 25th, from 10am - 5pm at Castle Farms and still get downtown to enjoy Venetian.
Castle Farms is sponsoring a Shuttle Service that will allow you to take part in more of the activities this week.
*Shuttle pick-up and drop-off will be at the Charlevoix Library on the Mason Street side.
*The Shuttle will run in half-hour cycles.
*Castle Farms will have a booth downtown by the clock and will be available to answer questions.
*For more information on the Shuttle service, call Castle Farms at 231.237.0884

Shuttle Schedule
Tuesday, July 21st, 1-4pm
Friday, July 24th, 10am-5pm & 7pm-Midnight
Saturday, July 25th, 10am-5pm & 7pm-Midnight

DONATE TO THE FOOD PANTY DURING THE VENETIAN PARADE
The Charlevoix Community Food Pantry will be pulling its trailer in this year's Venetian Parade. We are asking you to bring non-perishable food items to the parade to be collected by our volunteers who will be dressed as some of your favorite foods!

Help us bring awareness to the continuing need to help our local families. We thank you for your support. The Charlevoix Community Food Pantry accepts donations throughout the year at 100 West Hurlbut.

For more information, call 231.237.9490.

DO YOU WANT TO BE IN THE VENETIAN PARADE
The Charlevoix Circle of arts is looking for volunteers to walk in the Charlevoix Venetian Parade.
Walkers will be modeling hats from the "30 Hats in 30 Days" exhibit.
To volunteer or for more information call 231.547.3554.

BRIDGE STREET/US31 ROAD CLOSURES ON VENETIAN SATURDAY.

The City of Charlevoix has received permission from MDOT for the following street closures on Saturday, July 25, 2015

9:00-10am Bridge Street from Park to Hurlbut for Drenth Memorial Footrace

10am-12:30pm Bridge Street from Park to M-66 for Family Foot Race, Ryan Shay Mile & Street Parade.

12:30-5:30pm Bridge Street from Clinton to Antrim for Venetian Festival Block Party

5:30pm-12am Bridge Street from Park to Hurlbut for Venetian Festival Block Party

HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR CAR RAFFLE TICKETS?

Click Here for information on the

2015 Chamber Car Raffle and the
Car Raffle Drawing Party at
Shanahan Barn

All proceeds from the raffle help make it possible for the Chamber to further
support its mission statement of supporting commerce and providing leadership to enhance our quality of life in Charlevoix.

Doing business in Charlevoix in the Fox Motors GEM car are

Alison Hubbard, Annie Doyle and Amanda Wilkin.

Thank you Fox Motors for giving the Chamber a great way to get around Charlevoix this summer.

ATTENTION DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES

On Thursday, August 6th the League of Michigan Bicyclists' will be stopping in Charlevoix during their 29th Annual Shoreline West Bicycle Tour. This year they have approximately 450 riders and volunteers who will be looking for food, snacks, beverages, souvenirs etc. We welcome them to Charlevoix the Beautiful.

The tour will arrive in Charlevoix around lunchtime on August 6 and depart around 9am on August 7th. The majority of the group will camp but some may choose to stay in a hotel. Breakfast and dinner are catered for the cyclists, but again, some may choose to eat at our local restaurants.

Please be prepared for an increase in activity at your businesses during this time.

For more information on the League of Michigan Bicyclists Tour visit www.lmb.org.

MINI-GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM MCACA

The Michigan Council of Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) Mini-grant applications deadline is less than three weeks away. Mini-grant applications can be submitted for:

*Arts Projects: up to $4,000 for arts and cultural projects taking place between 10/1/15 and 9/30/16.
Click Here to download the Arts Projects Mini-Grant Guidelines.

*Professional Development up to $1,500 for training, conferences and capacity building taking place between 10/1/15 and 9/30/16. Click Here to download Professional Development Mini-Grant Guidelines.

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 3, 2015 at 11:59pm, and needs to be completed online at mcaca.egrant.net

Northsky is the regranting agency for Region 2 (Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford counties).

For questions, please contact regrant coordinator Mary Gillett at 231.883.8388 or [email protected]

THE CHARLEVOIX AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBER

CHEE PENG

Knick Thaogen, Owner
Tousue Thao, General Manager
1411 Bridge Street
231.547.6060

Pictured left to right in "welcome" photo: Annie Doyle-(Chamber Ambassador). Julie Thao, Toui Thao-General Manager, Bethany Vang, Knick Thaogen-Owner, Olivia McLennon, Taylor Zoerner, Alison Hubbard-(Chamber President), Jean Musilek-(Chamber Ambassador), Hannah Sanderson-(Chamber Ambassador), Amanda Wilkin-(Chamber Ambassador), River Pease

JULY BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
The Business of the Month is a business that goes above and beyond business as usual positively impacting the community. This business, nominated by the members of the Chamber of Commerce and voted on by the Chamber Ambassador Committee, will be a contender for the 2015 Chamber Business of the Year. This prestigious award is presented each year at the Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast in February.

We are proud to present to you the

July Business of the Month
Dairy Grille

Pictured left to right, front row: Rick Malamed (Chamber Ambassador), Jean Musilek (Chamber Ambassador), Jacquiline Noirot (Dairy Grille), Megan Drenth (Dairy Grille), Amanda Wilkin (Chamber Ambassador). Back row: Dennis Rasmussen (Dairy Grille), Larry Levengood (Chamber Ambassador), Terry Hayden (Dairy Grille)

Some of the reasons given for Dairy Grille's nomination were:

*Sponsor of Charlevoix Little League Baseball.

*Host a Major League Players Alumni weekend including a free clinic for youth, with food and the opportunity for the youth to get autographs from the alumni.

*Host, in conjunction with Bay Harbor Foundation, a Major League Players Alumni with all proceeds going to the Charlevoix Little League.

*Sponsor of Keep Charlevoix Beautiful petunia planting with each planter receiving a coupon for free ice cream.

*Donate to local schools.

*Free Avalanche ice cream treat is given to each Charlevoix High School graduating Senior.

*Donate to Charlevoix Area Hospital Foundation Holly Daze.

*Sponosr of the Charlevoix Venetian Festival.

*Dennis Rasmussen (chief burger flipper), serves as the starter for the Family Mile Run at the Charlevoix Venetian Festival with free ice cream given to each participant.

Reminder: To nominate a Chamber business/organization for Business of the Month,

email [email protected] with the name of the business/organization and

the reason(s) why they should receive this award.

FULL CIRCLE FOR LOCAL NURSE PRACTITIONER

Charlevoix Area Hospital welcomes nurse practitioner Jean McDonough back "home" to the hospital where she held her very first nursing job after graduation from North Central Michigan College in 1989.

In 1975, Jean's family had moved from the Detroit are to settle up north in Charlevoix. Even as a small girl, Jean knew that she wanted to go into the medical field. "I knew as a young adult that I really enjoyed helping people, so a natural career for me was the nursing profession," said Jean. After graduating from Charlevoix High School, Jean attended NCMC where she received an associate's degree in 1989. More.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
Like Alice in Wonderland, over a hundred guests found themselves moving from property to property on a giant monopoly board, complete with railroads and Community Chest as Raven Hill Discovery Center's Annual Summer Magic Festival. They bid on silent auction items displayed on huge dice and enjoyed "just visiting" at the jail. This year's festival theme was "Fun and Games" and it was evident everywhere. Nathan Bates Catering served picnic food on tables adorned with stacks of board games and guest tables were decorated with red gingham tablecloths and old-fashioned toys like Slinkys, Jacob's ladders and yo-yos. Some of the Center's favorite games were moved outside for guests to enjoy and oversized dice with Raven Hill Discovery Center exhibits and facilities pictured encouraged guests to explore the grounds and punch cards in hopes of being the winner of a drawing. Lots of new faces and great weather made Summer Magic 2015 one of the best. The annual fundraiser helps support operations and programs at Raven Hill. Raven Hill board and staff are already starting to plan for next year's silver anniversary. "Silver Threads" will be the theme for the Saturday, July 16, 2016 Summer Magic event, so everyone is encouraged to save the date and attend.

For more information on Raven Hill Discovery Center, visit www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org.

VENETIAN IS A GREAT TIME TO GET A SMOOTHIE!!

Charlevoix Cinema III is now selling fruit smoothies.

Stop by our window for a healthy, delicious treat.

Mention this and receive $1.00 off your smoothie from now until August 1st.

Click Here to check out our FaceBook page for the latest movie schedule.

WIN TICKETS TO THE 2016 SUPERBOWL

Super Bowl 2016 Raffle to benefit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society.
Tickets are $50 each and only 1000 will be sold!

The Experience Includes:
*Round-trip coach class airfare for two from within the 48 contiguous states.
*Four-night stay in a standard guest room in the San Francisco area (Marriott, Hyatt or similar).
*Round-trip ground transfers between your hotel and Super Bowl.
*Round-trip airport transfers.
*Two tickets to the 2016 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA.

For more information call CAHS at 231.582.6774 or email [email protected].
Visit our website at www.charlevoixhumane.org.

MACGREGOR CARES JUNE WINNER

Congratulations to Bear River Crawl, the June winner of $500 from MacGregor Cares Monthly Community Giving Program.

July's MacGregor Cares participants are:

*Indian River Women's Club

*Nehemiah Project

*Inland Lakes Mentoring Program

One of these fine groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating. Click Here to vote for one of the above or to nominate a group, organization, or fundraiser that needs help in the community. We are here to help them reach their goal.

Visit our website at www.macgregorplumbing.com.

CITY News

FARMERS MARKET

NOTE: Venetian Farmers Market on Thursday, July 23rd, from 8am-1pm, will take place in BRIDGE PARK.

Find all your favorite Charlevoix Farmers Market vendors with fresh veggies, flowers, baked goods, herbal teas, organics and specialty items.

For more information on the Farmers Market, contact Market Manager, Chris Leese at 231.330.0968 and be sure to Click here to visit our Facebook page.

MOVIES IN THE PARK

Monday, July 27th
Casablanca, Rated PG
Movie begins at dusk (approx 9pm) in the Odmark Pavilon.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this wonderful Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman classic!

Movies in the Park are sponsored by the Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority and the Charlevoix Main Street program.

For more information on the Movies in the Park Click Here or call 231.547.3257

EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS

CIRCLE OF ARTS UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Annual Fine Art Photography on display until July 31st. This is a juried photography exhibition sponsored by the Charlevoix Photography Club.

Also on display until July 31st, "30 Hats in 30 Days. This show features 30 traditional hats from the Linda Weston collection representing 6 continents. Information about the hats and the countries from which they come will be displayed. Countries represented include: Bali, Pakistan, Mali, Australia, Hungary, Vietnam, Costa Rica and more!

More events and classes for children and adults, can be found online at www.charleavoixcircle.org or by calling 231.547.3554

ARTISAN'S MARKET: FIBER, FINE ARTS & CRAFTS

Visit Castle Farms in Charlevoix, July 24-26, for the Artisan's Market: Fiber,

Fine Arts & Crafts Festival! Nearly sixty vendors will be on hand showcasing unique garments and fiber-related items, one-of-a-kind works of art, accessories, home & Holiday decor, jewelry, candles, spices and more.

In town to celebrate Charlevoix's Venetian Festival? FREE SHUTTLE running daily to/from Castle Farms from downtown Charlevoix.

Artisan's Market hours: Friday and Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Admission is only $6 per person and includes the self guided Castle & Garden tour. Food available for purchase on-site.

For more information, call 231.237.0884 or visit www,castlefarms.com

TACO & MARGARITA OPEN HOUSE

Refresh yourself with our community!

Join us for our Taco & Margarita Open House on Tuesday, July 28th, from 4:30 - 6:30pm, at American House, 615 Petoskey Avenue, Charlevoix. Enjoy our FREE taco and margarita bar on our back patio. Tours will be available. We hope to see you there....Ole!

For more information, call 231.237.5572 or visit www.americanhouse.com.

TAKE TIME TO PLAY NINE

Take the time to spend a day playing nine holes of golf. The United States Golf Association (USGA) is celebrating the sport of golf on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, by encouraging people to take the time to play nine holes of golf.

Whether you are new to the sport of golf, or are an avid golfer, the USGA's Play 9 is a great opportunity to play a round of golf at a local course. As part of Play 9, the Charlevoix Golf Club will discount the price for a round of golf to $12. Golfers are encouraged to book a tee-time online at www.charlevoixgolfclub.com..

For more information, please call 231.547.3268

BAROQUE ON BEAVER FERRY/FESTIVAL PACKAGE

This package is music to your ears and is available from July 26th through August 2, 2015. A full day gateway experience! Day tripper package provides time to

explore the charming St. James harbor district. The island setting encourages casual dress, making the concert experience enjoyable for adults as well as youth.

Package includes: *Round-trip ticket aboard the ferry Emerald Isle between Charlevoix and Beaver Island. *Free day parking in Charlevoix. *Reserved

seating, 2pm concert Baroque on Beaver Festival Classical Music. *On island lunch, Dalwhinnie Bakery and Deli. *Island transfers, ferry dock - Dalwhinnie - concert hall. *Box snack for return trip. *Walking map of historic St. James harbor district.

Price is only $79 per person. For Ferry/Festival Package tickets, call the Beaver Island Boat Company at 888.446.4095.

Visit Baroque on Beaver at www.baroqueonbeaver.org

Visit the Beaver Island Boat Company at www.bibco.com

WOOFSTOCK 2015

The WoofStock 2015 Music Line up is AWESOME again this year with musical talent from The Pine River Jazz Band, Nathan Bates, Southern Accents, Dr. Goodhart, Kirby, Charlie Witthoeft and Company, 45 North, The Stand Ins, David Cisco, The Peggy Beck Trio, North Winds Baroque, He Said, She Said, the infamous Jelly Roll Blues Band and more....including Open Mic music gazebo this year! Holy smokes...all that from noon to 7:30pm on

August 1st at Mackinaw Trail Winery and for only $10 admission?!

But wait, there's more! Dog Agility Demonstrations, Dog Pulling Competitions, Parade of Paws, Horse and Wagon Rides, Bounce Houses for the kids, Dog Contest including the Best Frisbee/Disk Catching Contest, Most Obedient and Least Obedient, Pet Glamour Shot Photo Booth, Pet related product vendors, great food vendors and at 3pm the annual Dachsie Derby with hats and mock mint julips to boot and great beer and wine!

This event is sponsored by Mackinaw Trail Winery, Faygo Sodas, Sparkling Ice, Ruff Life Pet Outfitters, Bliss Fest Music Organization, and LIte 96.3

For more information call 231.582.6774 or visit our website at www.charlevoixhumane.org.

PIER YOGA AT SOMMERSET POINTE

For two weekends in

August, Saturday and Sunday, August 8th/9th and

August 15th/16th from 7:30-9:30am, join Dakini Kimble of Pointe Health for sunrise yoga on the Pier at Sommerset Pointe! Yoga is easy to learn and can lower stress, improve flexibility and build strength among many other benefits.

Members $7, Non-Members $10. Class size is limited, so please call 231.459.4442 to reserve your spot.

Sommerset Pointe Marina is located just 3 miles from downtown Boyne City at 00970 Marina Drive.

Visit us at

www.sommersetpointe.com.

DINING

VENETIAN CELEBRATION OFFER

All our Italian products are being offered at a 10% discount when you mention this ad. Yes, this includes all Italian wines and foods. This is a great opportunity to entertain with an Italian flair! Please visit www.esperancewine.com to browse through the Italian wines and then call us at 231.237.9300 to order. Discount only applies to orders placed and paid for this week. We will gladly hold the wines for you to pick up or we can ship to you.

Saturday, August 22nd 6:30-8:30pm. Come support the Bo Schembechler Heart of a Champion Fund. A strolling wine tasting and hors d'oeuvre fundraising event. $100/guest. Call 231.237.9300 to reserve space.

Friday, August 28th, 6:30pm Reception. A rare opportunity to meet and dine with Martha & Tom May and taste through a decade of Heitz Martha's Vineyard Cabernet. A seminar style perspective tasting followed by an intimate dinner. $300/guest. Call 231.237.9300 to reserve space.