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Summer ends with fun-filled Labor Day Weekend
As always, Labor Day Weekend will be full of fun events in the Boyne Area. Here are the highlights:
- Friday, Sept. 4 - Stroll the Streets and classic car show, 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Boyne City.
- Saturday, Sept. 5 - Kiwanis Car Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Veterans Park.
- Saturday and Sunday - Hundreds of DalMac bicycle riders will be passing through town or spending the night here.
- Sunday, Sept. 6 - Boyne City Triathlon, 8 a.m. at Peninsula Beach Park.
- Sunday, Sept. 6 - Drag Races, noon to 5 p.m. at the Boyne City Airport.
- Sept. 6 - Horton Creek band concert, 1 to 3 p.m. at Horton Bay General Store. Donations accepted for 2016 Horton Bay 4th of July Parade.
- Monday, Sept. 7 - Horton Bay Pig Roast at 4 p.m. and Candlelight Bridge Walk, 7:30 p.m.
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Final Stroll the Streets of the season is Friday night
The final Stroll of the summer will be this Friday, and the map above gives you the details of the all-star entertainment line-up. There is one addition since the map was created - the Craig Cottrill Band will play in front of Pat O'Brien's office, and James Greenway will move to Alpine Chocolat Haus. A number of classic cars will be on display on Water Street as a preview to Saturday's Kiwanis Car Show in Veterans Park. The Boyne City Preschool has announced they will be having a Stroll the Streets bake sale in front of Ace Hardware.
This popular event is organized and sponsored by the
Boyne City Main Street
program and is funded by local businesses.
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Proposed labor standard raises exempt salary level from $455 to $970
 The Boyne Area Chamber and the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance are urging Boyne Area employers to take action TODAY to voice concerns with the U.S. Dept. of Labor's dramatic proposal that could cost jobs and decrease room for advancement in workplaces across the country. The proposal, which alters the white collar exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act, includes an unprecedented increase of over 100 percent to the minimum salary threshold (from $455 per week to $970), resulting in greatly limited workplace flexibility and increased labor costs for businesses across the country.
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"Boyne on the Water" plans to be unveiled Sept. 15 at high school
How can Boyne's waterfront be improved? Hundreds of groups and individuals from the community offered valuable input on that question. Your ideas have been brought together into a more finalized design concept which will be unveiled on Sept. 15th. To get the best possible final design, we need your feedback. A
draft plan will be unveiled at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Boyne City High School. City officials and a steering committee for the project are encouraging area residents to attend and to help spread the word about this meeting. Dubbed "Boyne on the Water," the effort is part of a grant-funded program conducted by Michigan State University in collaboration with the Michigan Municipal League. The team is using the input and suggestions gathered through sessions held in May and July - plus follow-up comments via email - to create a more finalized design concept that will be shared with the public at this third meeting. For more information about the project, and some of the ideas presented in previous session,
visit the city's website
. Anyone who has questions about the project may call steering committee chairman Jim Baumann at the Boyne Area Chamber, 231-582-6222, or Barb Brooks at Boyne City Hall, 231-582-6597.
> Refreshments will be provided by Red Mesa Grill.
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Sommerset sewer groundbreaking Tuesday; Lakeshore Drive to be reduced to one lane
A Groundbreaking Ceremony for beginning of the Sommerset Pointe to Boyne City Sanitary Sewer Force Main Project will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8. The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. with gathering and entertainment provided by the Pine River Jazz Band. At 11 a.m. remarks by various officials will take place to be followed by the groundbreaking ceremony. This project, some nine years in the making, will allow for increased economic expansion in the Boyne City area while helping to improve the quality of Lake Charlevoix by allowing those properties along the project route, both in Eveline Township and Boyne City, to connect to the city's first-class Sanitary Sewer System and abandon their septic systems at a time of their choosing or when necessary. The project consists of a new pumping station to be located at the southerly end of the Sommerset Pointe property, and approximately 3 miles of 6-inch diameter force main to the City's existing pumping station on Front Street at Peninsula Beach. The force main will be installed along the west/south side of Lakeshore Drive and Front Street. R. Roese Contracting Company of Kawkawlin is the prime contractor and they plan to place the majority of pipeline via horizontal directional drilling to minimize surface disturbance. The cost of construction and engineering for the project is approximately $2.3 million. Construction will begin along Lakeshore Drive beginning Tuesday. The roadway will be reduced to one lane, with traffic control provided by temporary traffic signals to maintain two-way traffic. The majority of the project should be completed by Nov. 15.
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Business After Hours networking returns Sept. 17 at Red Mesa Grill, cosponsored by First Merit Bank
After taking the summer off, the Boyne Chamber's Business After Hours will start up again at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at Red Mesa Grill. Cosponsor of the event is the Boyne City office of First Merit Bank. Business After Hours is the Chamber's regular business networking event, held at different members' locations each month. There is no charge for admission or refreshments, except for special events like the Annual Meeting. Here is the schedule for the next few months with each one held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.:
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Artists, crafters, farmers invited to be vendors at Oct. 3 Harvest Festival
The Boyne City Harvest Festival invites all artists, craftspeople and farmers to join the Harvest Festival in downtown Boyne City on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The craft show is in conjunction with our Farmers Market, which draws hundreds of people. Registration fees are $50 ($30 for chamber members) for a 12x12-ft space, with additional 12x12 spaces @ $40 ($20 for chamber members) each.
The downtown streets will be closed for the festival. In addition to the Farmers Market, other activities will include a scarecrow contest, live music with six performers, pumpkin decorating, face painting, leaf decorating and many other children's activities located throughout downtown, hay rides, Empty Bowls soup luncheon and quilt raffle at the library, food and drink specials from our local restaurants and stores.
The festival is hosted by Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce and Boyne City Main Street.
For more information, call (231) 582-6222 or visit
www.boyneharvestfestival.com
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Vendor application
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> Thanks to our major sponsor, the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. For lodging information while attending Harvest Festival, visit
www.PetoskeyArea.com
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Help us decorate Boyne City's downtown...
make a scarecrow!
Here's your chance to help Boyne City, win a prize and get into the spirit of the Harvest Festival season by creating and displaying scarecrows that are funny, scary, cute and most of all, original. Click here for registration form with rules. Boyne Bucks prizes will be awarded. Here are some of the rules:
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Categories are: Business, Organization, Students/Kids, Residents/Individuals.
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Entry forms must be received by Sept. 25 to determine the location of your scarecrow.
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Entrants are responsible for installing their scarecrows during the week of Sept. 28 and must be completed for judging by 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1. Judging starts at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3.
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Entries will be judged on originality, color, creativity and durability.
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Entrants are responsible for removing their scarecrows by Nov. 1.
> For more information or an application, call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222.
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Get an update on State of the Community at Oct. 15 luncheon
 Everyone in the community is invited to attend the Boyne Area Chamber's 7th annual State of the Community luncheon, presented by 4Front Credit Union. This year's event will be held in the Vienna Room at Boyne Mountain Resort from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Speakers will be Boyne City Manager Mike Cain, County Commissioner Chris Christensen, Main Street Executive Director Lori Meeder and School Superintendent Peter Moss. Admission is $20, which includes
salad, deli sandwich buffet, potato chips, assorted dessert bars, iced tea, coffee, tax and gratuity.
Table sponsorships, which include eight seats, table sign and introductions at the event, are available for $210. A crowd of more than 100 business and civic leaders is expected.
> RESERVATIONS are required by Oct. 9th and can be made
online here
. You may also call the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us.
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Michigan Community Dental's Tom Veryser passes CEO reins to
Gregory Heintschel
Boyne City-based Michigan Community Dental Clinics (MCDC) is pleased to announce that its board of directors has appointed Dr. Gregory Heintschel to succeed Dr. Tom Veryser as chief executive officer following a yearlong transition period. Drs. Heintschel and Veryser have worked together for the better part of the organization's history to grow the statewide nonprofit dental clinic network and continually enhance dental service quality for the state's most vulnerable citizens in the most cost-efficient manner. Veryser formed MCDC in 2006 initially in response to a call for assistance from the Health Department of Northwest Michigan to better serve low income, under-insured and Medicaid patients. Heintschel has played a significant role in MCDC's growth as a healthcare network. He has served as the organization's chief dental and operating officer since 2007, and is active in leadership roles of national dentistry organizations. Heintschel served 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserve prior to joining MCDC, and has been honored for his outstanding work in cosmetic dentistry and published on topics related to administrative procedures for dental office efficiency. MCDC website.
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Michigan voters strongly
support of post-Labor Day school start
 Once again, Michigan voters have overwhelmingly spoken in favor of starting the school year after the Labor Day holiday, according to a statewide survey of 1,075 likely 2016 voters conducted by Mitchell Research & Communications August 8-10. The survey found that nearly three-fourths support the law requiring all public school districts to start after Labor Day. Support remains strong at 64% even when Labor Day falls late in the calendar year as is the case this year. The poll also found that August was the favorite month for Michigan family vacations, by a seven-point margin over July.
"Michigan voters continue to embrace starting school after Labor Day," said Steve Yencich, President and CEO of the MLTA. "Summer is by far our industry's biggest season and July and August are the most predictably warm months. Voter opinion and plain old common sense tell us starting school after Labor Day is as good for Michigan families as it is for our state's economic future." said Yencich.
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City rubbish collection continues; hazardous waste Sept. 11-12
> RUBBISH COLLECTION will continue for two more weeks in the City of Boyne City. The pickups will take place in areas on and south of Main Street on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 and 16. Areas north of Main Street will be picked up on Thursdays, Sept. 10 and 17. The total volume of all items that may be placed out for collection per house each week is limited to two cubic yards. Please do not place materials out at the street before 5 p.m. the day before pickup and it must be out no later than 7 a.m.
For more information click here
or call City Hall at 582-6597.
> ELECTRONICS AND HAZARDOUS WASTE collection will be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Road Commission garage on M-75 South in Boyne City. Acceptable electronics and hazardous waste items include fluorescent light bulbs, oil-based paints, chemicals and lawn fertilizers. Call 582-6193 to schedule an appointment. Details.
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Experts to discuss business transition planning Sept. 21
Whether you're starting a business, growing a business or thinking of selling your business and retiring, you need to think about your exit plan. That's why the Boyne City Main Street Program has invited a panel of experts to offer advice on the key ins and outs of transitioning your business. The Business Transition Planning meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at the Boyne District Library. Charlevoix State Bank is the sponsor of the event.
 The panel of experts will discuss all aspects of a business transition, including the financial and tax planning strategies, how your business is valued and the legal aspects of the transaction - all critical to helping you successfully navigate through this important decision. The event will include a facilitated discussion with a panel of experts that include a CPA, an exit planning specialist, an attorney and a business valuation specialist.
> For more information or to register call Boyne City Main Street at 231-582-9009 or email Mainstreet@boynecity.com. Flier with details.
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New archery competition coming to Avalanche on Sept. 26
The first annual Boyne Area Archery Club 3D Fun Shoot has been announced for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Avalanche Preserve. The archery range is located at 746 Pleasant Ave. One of the contestants will win a Prime Ion Bow valued at $1,000, and other prizes will also be awarded randomly to those who register in a drawing at 2 p.m. Registration fee is $10 if you sign up by Sept. 24 by emailing your name to
info@boynechamber.com
. Late registration on Sept. 25 or 26 is $15. The event is being organized by local resident Bill Kuhn; contact him at 231-675-1200 if you have any questions. Proceeds go to the Boyne Area Archery Club. Click here for a flier with details and a list of sponsors.
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Wellness Wednesday coming to Boyne Medical Center Sept. 9
Charlevoix Area Hospital's next "Wellness Wednesday" will be from 8 am until 11 am on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Boyne Area Medical Center, 223 North Park St. in Boyne City. The Wellness Wednesday Health Screens include: Total Cholesterol, HDL, TC/HDL Ratio, Glucose level, Body Mass Index (BMI) score, Fat Percentage, and a Blood Pressure reading. No fasting required. However, if you are fasting an LDL and Triglyceride reading can also be obtained. Cost for the service is $15. Hemoglobin A1C Levels can also be done for known or borderline diabetics for an additional $5. Participants will receive a blood pressure log and all test results at the time of the screening. Health consultation and educational materials will be tailored to individual results. No appointment is necessary. For further information, contact the office of Community Health Education at Charlevoix Area Hospital: (231) 547-8906 or by email: communityhealth@cah.org.
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Challenge Mountain Resale Shop - what we accept and what we don't
Challenge Mountain Resale Shop thanks everyone in the community for your support through the years. Here is what they accept: Gently used clothing (no rips, stains, tears), merchandise must be in good condition (clean), electrical items must have all their parts and in working order. Donations are accepted during store hours:Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. With notice, they can arrange pick-up of larger furniture items. All furniture must have prior approval from staff before unloading.
> They don't accept: TVs, entertainment centers, TV stands, computers, textbooks/encyclopedias, exercise equipment or items with yard sale stickers/prices from former sales. Items must be clean and in working order. Website.
> For volunteer opportunities, call (231) 582-6966.
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Support Charlevoix Area Humane Society and you may win tickets to Super Bowl
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is conducting a Super Bowl 2016 Raffle, and the winner will receive Feb. 7th game tickets, a four-night hotel stay, airfare and ground transportation for two. Tickets are $50 and only 1,000 will be sold. Only one month remains to get your tickets at the Humane Society in Boyne City or from CAHS volunteers in the community. Call 231-582-6774 for more information or email
director@charlevoixhumane.org. Throughout the weekend, there are pregame activities, concerts, and celebrity events that are geared toward entertaining the select few who are lucky enough to hold a ticket to the main event.
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Nominations sought for Chamber Board members
The Boyne Area Chamber is seeking nominations for seats on the chamber's Board of Directors starting in January. This official notice is in accordance with the chamber's bylaws. If you would like to be considered for a seat on the chamber board, or if you wish to nominate someone for the board, contact Executive Director Jim Baumann at the Chamber office or Board President Karen Guzniczak by Sept. 15. Regular members in good standing for six months prior to October 1 are eligible to serve on the board. Board members begin their terms in January and will be installed at the Annual Meeting. The board holds a planning and goal-setting session in early December. Current board members.
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 LABOR DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
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Kiwanis Car Show coming to Stroll the Streets tonight and Veterans Park Saturday
Kiwanis Club of Boyne City is preparing for its annual Labor Day weekend car show. They are having a "Friday Night Preview" during Stroll the Streets, free to participants on Sept. 4, and Kiwanis is awarding three "Best of Show" trophies at 8 p.m. The next day, Sept. 5 is the Saturday Car Show with A+ Digital DJ's playing music all day in Veterans Park on the lakefront. Thick 'N' Juicy will be serving lunch at the Car Show. The show has 28 Trophy Classes, plus six "Best of Show" trophies that will be awarded to registered participants. Every entry will take home a prize, dash plaque and more gifts. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Judging begins at 10 a.m. and awards start at 3 p.m. For more information call Contact Ken Visser,
visserk@charter.net, phone 231-582-7649, or Syrina Dawson,
syrina@charter.net, phone 231-582-2492.
Website with registration form.
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Sunday's Boyne Triathlon fights brain disease
When you compete in the Boyne City Triathlon, you are joining the race to fight brain disease. The third annual event starts at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Peninsula Beach Park in Boyne City. Athletes can compete individually or as a team relay in a Sprint Distance Duathlon, a Sprint Distance Triathlon or an Olympic Distance Triathlon. Swim in beautiful Lake Charlevoix, bike the scenic shore of the lake and through the rolling hills of Charlevoix County, then finish with a run along the streets of Boyne City. Finishers will receive a custom hat or visor from 2XU, a custom finisher medal, registration bag and they will also be eligible for great prizes. Athletes receive a post-race lunch from one of three local food trucks (Pigs Eatin' Ribs, the Landings and Happy's Taco) We encourage everyone to come cheer on the athletes and you can purchase a meal from your favorite truck. Or volunteer for a few hours and get your meal for free. To volunteer email
rob@teamluckyseven.org.
Net proceeds will benefit Team Lucky Seven and be distributed to the Mayo Clinic for research into Neurological Disease. To find more information and register, visit
www.boynecitytriathlon.com.
> Triathlon organizer Rob Swartz explains why this event is a fund-raiser to fight brain disease - watch video.
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Labor Day Weekend Drag Race continues Sept. 6 at airport
The annual Boyne City drag race will be held Sunday, Sept. 6. Side-by-side, eighth-mile drag races will be from 12 noon-5 p.m. at the airport, 1048 E. Main St. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boyne City Airport and the Boyne Valley Lions Club. The event is organized by the Lions and a committee of drag race enthusiasts. Entry fees are $25 in advance and $30 on race day for cars, trucks and motorcycles, while pit passes are $15. Spectators pay a $10 admission fee; children under 12 years are admitted free. Gates open to racers at 8:30 a.m. for registration and tech inspections. For information and registration forms call the Boyne Area Chamber at 231-582-6222 or visit
www.bcpddragrace.org
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Horton Bay hosts Pig Roast and Labor Day Bridge Walk
On Monday, Sept. 7, the Horton Bay United Methodist Church will host its annual Labor Day Pig Roast from 4 to 7 p.m. Lots of great food will be served including pork, sweet corn, potato salad, coleslaw and homemade pies. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 10, and free for those under 5. Also featured will be music from Wyatt & Shari Knapp and tables with crafts and homemade goodies for sale beginning at 4 p.m. Then the 35th Annual Bridge Walk starts at 7:15 with live music from The Hickabillies from Gaylord. Candles can be purchased on site for a donation, with proceeds going to future walks and to next year's Horton Bay 4th of July parade. At dusk we will have a brief ceremony before people walk the 14-ft long bridge. All who make it across will receive a certificate honoring their walk, and free ice cream at the Horton Bay General Store.
> 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday - Horton Creek bluegrass band will play a free benefit concert at the Horton Bay General Store. Hot dogs and drinks will be available, and donations will be accepted for the 2016 Horton Bay 4th of July Parade, which is being revived after an 8-year hiatus.
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Raven Hill extends hours this weekend
Treat yourself and your family to an afternoon or a day of fun and exploration at Raven Hill Discovery Center this Labor Day weekend and on through the fall color season. The Center will be open noon to 4 pm over the Labor Day holiday, Friday, September 4
th
through Monday, September 7
th
. Following that, the Center will remain open 7 days a week: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays, noon to 4 pm Saturdays and 2 pm to 4 pm on Sundays through October 31
st
. The Center will then be open weekends, most holiday periods and always by appointment in November, December, January, February and March, resuming daily hours in the spring of 2016 on April 1
st
. For more information and a list of classes, phone 231-536-3369 or check out the Center's website at
www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org
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TOMMY'S TENT EVENT - Come down to Walloon Village this weekend for an awesome event hosted by Tommy's. There will be a bounce house, Paddleboard races starting at noon Saturday, a free coney dog bar, and huge end of summer discounts on almost everything in the store. Fore more information call us at (231) 535-6039 or check us out on Facebook.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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Country star James Otto to perform here Sept. 27 in benefit for fire department
The Boyne City Fire Department presents country music star James Otto at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center, at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27. General admission tickets are available at the door and at the Boyne Area Chamber office for $25. Call 231-225-0275 tickets or further information. Otto has had a number of singles make the Billboard charts, but his big hit was "
Just Got Started Lovin' You
", which became Otto's first Number One hit, as well as the Number One country single of 2008. James Otto's website.
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Bella Vita announces fall hours after best summer ever
 As Labor Day approaches and the summer begins to wind down, Bella Vita restaurant of Boyne City is thanking everyone who helped make the summer of 2015 their best season yet. As usual, after Labor Day, they will will shorten their days of operation down from 7 nights to 5. Starting September 7th (Labor Day) we will be open Tuesday through Saturday nights, Dinner service starting at 5 o'clock and closed Sundays and Mondays. In case you missed it, Bella Vita was profiled in the Northern Express in July. Here's an excerpt: "Bella Vita's two-chef team presides over the food; Glenn Gerring and Ryan Houghton have been working side by side for 20 years. "They're like The Odd Couple," owner Kelly Woodard said. "Glenn had 18 years of Italian cooking experience before we scooped him up, and he taught Ryan everything. They are both truly gifted and they keep me chubby!" Italian cuisine became Bella Vita's focus after Woodard lived in Europe and fell in love with it. Full story.
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Boyne Mountain partners with Bluestem Farm and Short's for Farm-to-Table Series
Boyne Mountain Resort has teamed up with
Bluestem Farm
of East Jordan and
Short's Brewing Co.
of Bellaire for a
Farm-to-Table series
beginning Sept.11 in Everett's restaurant. Each Friday, the chefs at Boyne Mountain prepare three-course dinners using produce and meats from Bluestem Farm. Each course is then served with a four-ounce pairing from Short's Brewing Co. The kick-off dinner is Friday, Sept. 11. Additional Farm-to-Table dinners take place on Sept. 18, Sept. 25, and Oct. 2 in Everett's. Cost is $29 per person and includes the opportunity to return to the resort and relax with your date with a Day Spa Pass to
Solace Spa
, a $35 value, included with dinner. Diners can enjoy the Farm-to-Table experience from 5-9 p.m., and Everett's regular menu is also available. For more information and menus, visit
boynemountain.com
or call Everett's at 231.549.7959.
> The series ends on Oct. 9 with an expanded event at Boyne Mountain's Beach House Restaurant on Deer Lake with dinner service at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. offering five-courses and live entertainment for $39 with a portion of proceeds benefiting Bluestem Farm's Help Others Eat Well Fund. Reservations for are required by calling 231.549.6854.
Details.
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Younce Guitar Duo plays for last summer concert at the Farmers Market
Younce Guitar Duo will perform Saturday in the last concert of the summer at the Boyne City Farmers Market. Many thanks to John McClorey for making this possible.
It's the height of the produce season at the Boyne City Farmers Market, as tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, peaches, blueberries and numerous other fresh fruits and vegetables are in great abundance right now. The market is open in Veterans Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Boyne City Farmer's Market is a program of the Boyne City Main Street / Downtown Development Authority.
For more information visit
www.boynecityfarmersmarket.org
or contact market manager Rebecca Harris at 231-330-2704 or Main Street at 231-582-9009.
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Porter Creek Bridge Walk, then lunch at Fish House on Labor Day
You'll find Porter Creek Fish House open Labor Day Monday for lunch. If you'd like to start a new holiday tradition, plan to join us before you dine for our 3rd annual Porter Creek Bridge Walk at 11:15 a.m. Meet in the Porter Creek Fish House Parking lot.
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Twilight Tour and Farm-to-Table Dinner at Castle Farms
September offers one last opportunity to spend a memorable evening at Castle Farms on a summer Twilight Tour. Wednesday, September 16, from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy the ambiance of the illuminated stone walls and grounds as knowledgeable tour guides share stories and history of the nearly 100 year old buildings. Breathtaking photo opportunities. Guided Twilight Tour from 6-8 pm, followed by a delicious four-course Farm-To-Table dinner from 8-10 pm, catered by A Matter of Taste. Reservations required. $50 per person. Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 Hwy. N. (231) 237-0884, ext. 224.
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Look out for the Cookout at College on Sept. 13
The public is invited to North Central Michigan College's 18th annual cookout on Sunday, Sept. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Petoskey campus. The cookout is a fundraising event for the North Central Michigan College Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Attendees will enjoy a picnic-style lunch of pulled pork, hot dogs, corn on the cob, marinated bean salad, potatoes/peppers/parmesan casserole and cookie bars. The children's area has been expanded to a Kidz Zone, complete with four bounce houses, carnival games, ping pong, pickleball, tumbling mats for toddlers and other activities. There will also be a big screen with the football game for parents. Outside, enjoy a living checkerboard game, loopy ball, a live radio remote with Fish from Lite 96 and tours of the Fab Lab. There will also be a silent auction of unique items Tickets are $8 per person. Children five and under eat free. For more information, call 231-439-6399.
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Walkabout sculptures: "Surroundings can greatly enhance art experiences"
The following was written by California resident Diane "Annie" Mathias in her "Uncovering Wonder" blog after vacationing in Boyne City:
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I was mesmerized as I watched the feathered blades of Peter Griz's "Sculpture in Motion" slowly spin in the breeze. Lake water washed over rocks of the nearby shore. Surroundings can greatly enhance our art experiences, I smiled.
The sound of water was constant and calming. I was surrounded by the art, the wind and the water at the Veterans Memorial Park, Boyne City, Michigan. I appreciated how the sculptures in this city were creatively displayed for public enjoyment. For me, I had entered into a time of deep peace. To have the viewer become lost in their art is every artist's dream. The Walkabout Sculpture Show succeeded in making this dream come true. Full story.
> Watch this video to enjoy the sound and sight of this moment.
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BIKE TRAIL FUND-RAISER - Saturday, Sept. 12, Aten Place will host a fund-raiser for local bike trails with silent auction and food starting at 6 p.m. and live music starting at 7. The Pistil Whips will be performing.
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 LIFETREE CAFE -
Possible responses to illegal immigration will be discussed Lifetree Café on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
The program, titled "An Immigrant in the Sanctuary: When Faith and Politics Collide," features a filmed interview with Rev. Mike Morran, whose church offered sanctuary to Arturo Hernandez Garcia, an undocumented immigrant. Garcia moved into the church basement and faces immediate deportation when he leaves the church building. Garcia will also appear on camera to explain his situation. "Arturo has worked in the U.S. for over 15 years, and his wife and two daughters are here," Morran says. "There are a lot of good reasons this man should be able to stay with his family." At this Lifetree episode, participants will have the opportunity to share their views concerning illegal immigration, immigration reform, and responding to undocumented immigrants.
> Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting in the community room at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Admission to the 60-minute events is free. For more information call Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or email
lifetree@fpboyne.org
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
September 8 - c2
September 15 - Nathan Bates
September 16 - Red Mesa's
18 Year Anniversary Party w/ Dave Cisco,
6-10 pm
September 22 - Buddha Sweet
September 29 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays beginning Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. Nathan Bates. $5 pizza night resumes Sept. 14.
> Thursdays, 8-11 p.m.
September 10th (5:30-9) - Younce Guitar Duo, 17th (5:30-9) - Michelle Chenard, 24th (5:30-9) - Roma Ransom. All-you-can-eat mussels special resumes Sept. 10.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.
September 4th - Nelson Olstrom,11th - Wounded Warrior Benefit featuring the Shifties, 18th - Ben & Dan Swan, 25th - Tanzimusi.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.
September 5th - Ben Overbeek, 12th - Under the Moon, 19th - Chris Calleja, 26th - Pistil Whips.
Snowflake Lounge -
Friday
&
Saturday
- DJ Bill da Cat, 6-9 p.m.
Beach House - 6 - 9 pm:
Friday - David Cisco
Saturday - Chris Calleja
GiGi's Tiki Bar at Beach House - 1-4 pm
Saturday - David Cisco
Music & Magic on the Mountain Grand Lodge lawn - Friday & Saturday 6-9 pm
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sept. 6 and 20, and continuing on the first and third Sundays of the month. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this
free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library. Flier with more information, pictures and schedule.
BC LANES - 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City. Fall is here, now open 7 days: Monday - Thursday 4-10 pm, Friday 4 pm-12 am, Saturday 12 pm-12 am, Sunday 12-8 pm.
> Glow Bowl Fridays and Saturdays 9 p.m. to midnight. 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City.
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Live music every other Saturday, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.:
Sept. 12th - Helen DeBaker-Vorce
Sept. 26th - Whiskey Creek
Oct. 10th - Jelly Roll Blues Band
Oct. 24th - Rawhide
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating
Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake. The next special event will be a PJ Party on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Wear publicly acceptable PJ's and get $2 off entry at the 7-10 p.m. session.
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 NEW HOME - Elite Energetics Massage Therapy has moved from the Old Railroad Office Building on Park Street to 500 N. Lake Street, Suite F in Boyne City. A lot of love and sweat has gone into the design of this new space. It will be home to massage therapy and various fun classes. Owner Karen Wright says: "Stay tuned for great things to come."
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CANDIDATES FORUM -
The Boyne Area Chamber and Boyne City Gazette are sponsoring a City Commission candidates forum at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library. Four candidates will be competing in the Nov. 3rd election for two positions on the commission. They are Hugh Conklin, Tom Neidhamer, Gary Mellon and Leslie Neilson.
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GENESIS CHURCH is starting two new group sessions next week:
> Divorce Care offers practical help for those who are separated or divorced. In Petoskey: 7:00-8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Dec. 9 @ Petoskey Church of Christ (1727 Anderson Rd.). Co-leaders: Daryl (231-675-7570) or Deborah (231-330-5567). See www.divorcecare.org for more information.
> Single & Parenting offers practical help for single parents and grandparents. In Petoskey: 7:00-8:30pm, Thursdays, Sept. 10-Dec. 17 @ Petoskey Church of Christ (1727 Anderson Rd.). Leader: Daryl (231-675-7570). See www.singleandparenting.org for more information.
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| BUSINESS PROPERTIES - The Boyne City Main Street Program has a list of available business properties for lease and for sale on its website. Real estate professionals and building owners are encouraged to email mainstreet@boynecity.com to add properties or change the status of properties already listed. |
| "BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at Local Flavor bookstore, Country Now & Then and the Chamber office with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.  DIGITAL VISITORS GUIDE and Business Directory - Click here. Get the mobile app here. In the Apple App Store, you can also search for Boyne City or Boyne Chamber and download the app to your iPhone for iOS 6 or later or to your iPad. When downloading for iPad, designate the iPhone app. The entire publication and links to websites are available in the mobile app. Once you download the mobile app, an internet connection is not needed for access.
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