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Happy International Women’s Day!!
Today we recognize the staff of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and all of the amazing women in our community and beyond.
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The Networks Northwest Board has hired Janie McNabb as the new Chief Executive Officer at Networks Northwest. She is hired for the leadership position at the organization which provides workforce, business, and community development services in the 10 counties of northwest Lower Michigan. McNabb comes to Networks Northwest from serving as a workforce and strategy consultant around the state, primarily in affiliation with Strategic Policy Consultants. Prior to that, she spent 18 years in various roles at Networks Northwest, including Northwest Michigan Works! chief operating officer. McNabb’s diverse experience includes workforce programs and policy, organizational culture, communications, and public relations. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Development and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.
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Gift of Life Michigan has announced that in April it will honor Munson Medical Center (MMC) as hospital of the year along with ICU nurse manager, Eric Jean as donation liaison champion and John Stanifer, MD, and his wife Molly as community partner champion. Over the last year, Munson Medical Center helped to honor the last wishes of 22 organ donors and 56 tissue donors (fourth highest in the state). Each organ donor can save up to eight lives while each tissue donor can help up to 75 patients heal. This amounts to hundreds of lives that have been transformed by the generosity of organ and tissue donors from MMC. Click here to read the full press release.
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The Petoskey and Harbor Springs Chambers held a ribbon cutting on March 7 to help Dodson Payment Solutions celebrate their new office at 7340 M-68 Highway in Alanson, where businesspeople can stop in and see demos of their point-of-sale systems. The new office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Office demos allow businesspeople to get a hands-on tryout before buying from a local business. Dodson Payment Solutions has a history of more than 25 years of helping businesses in northern Michigan. Their merchant services include point-of-sale systems, credit card machines for all types of processing needs, gift and loyalty programs, and local, in-person service. For more information, call or text them at 231-577-9599 or e-mail cs@dodsonpos.com. | |
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March 14 at 10:45 a.m. – Celebrate the new downtown Petoskey location of Citizens National Bank, located at 324 Michigan Street. Tel. 888-627-7800 www.cnbismybank.com
April 8 at 1:00 p.m.- Celebrate Bay Area Pet Resort's new owners Marianne and Seth Rock, located at 4039 Charlevoix Avenue. Tel. 231-348-5550. Facebook page.
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North Perk Coffee is excited to announce they are expanding their offerings and bringing the best coffee and espresso drinks to your event with barista service, custom menu and an innovative latte art printer. The printer tops your beverage with the theme of your event, logo and more. I would be great for weddings, showers, graduation parties, special events and more. Contact them for more information. | |
Membership in the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, organizations, and individuals. It is a policy of the chamber that membership does not constitute political endorsement of a candidate or an issue. | |
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This Weekend
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., head to Castle Farms in Charlevoix for a huge spring community sale. Admission is free, and there will be a yard sale, as well as a crafter’s corner with talented crafters from the community. There will also be direct sale delights which will be products and services from local direct sale businesses. Come support your neighbors while indulging in quality goods. Bring your family and friends, and head over to Charlevoix to find some new treasures.
Saturday, March 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., come to a cacao & movement journey at the Carnegie Building in Petoskey. Join in this nourishing, heart-centered journey to connect with your soul in community. The emerging energy of spring will be honored together amidst what can feel like a wild ride of ups and downs at this time of year. Come to renew and refresh yourself with others. You will begin in an intentional circle with ceremonial cacao, an organic ethically sourced plant medicine that gently opens the heart and expands consciousness. After being with the cacao in meditation, participants are invited into a trauma-informed guided movement journey to welcome self-expression and embodied healing. Learn more and sign up by clicking here.
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Next Week
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is proud to announce its Da Vinci XI® open house, offering the community an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in surgical technology. The event will take place on Monday, March 11, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the main lobby of the hospital. During the event, attendees will have the privilege of meeting the surgeons who use the robot, including Jared Davis, DO, specialist in urology; Barrett Kielhorn, DO, specialist in general surgery; Emily McKerchie, DO, also specialist in general surgery; and Dr. Caitlyn Monks, DO, specialists in obstetrics and gynecology. These esteemed physicians will introduce participants to the state-of-the-art da Vinci XI® surgical robot, providing an illuminating overview of the hospital's robotic surgery offerings.
The 46th annual Northern Michigan Home and Outdoor Living Show is coming up on March 15 and 16 at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. The show hours are Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit more than 70 booths and meet with home remodelers, home suppliers, kitchen and bath specialists, and outdoor living companies with decks, patio materials and outdoor furniture. For more information, go to www.HomeShowUpNorth.com.
Friday, March 15 head to Beard’s Brewery for a concert experience you do not want to miss. For only $15 (the price was just slashed) when purchased ahead of time, you can enjoy the sounds of Levitator and opening band The Third Degree. This concert is open for all ages. Grab your friends and favorite family members and go enjoy local brews and local tunes at Beards! Both of these bands rock. To purchase your tickets, and for more details, click here.
There's a new Irish pop-up restaurant in town to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend. Enjoy traditional Irish fare with a City Park Grill twist on featured entrées such as corned beef & cabbage, shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash, fish & chips, seafood pot pie, and Guinness braised lamb osso bucco…all perfect for celebrating. This special menu is only available Friday, March 15 from 4:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 17 at 9:00 p.m. Click here to see the full menu. City Park Grill reservations can be made by calling 231-347-0101.
Mardi Gras is coming back to Nubs Nob with a bang. Saturday, March 16 join in on all of the excitement. They have events and fun planned all day long for all ages. There will be silly slaloms and soaker challenges and fat tire boogie. Don’t know what any of these words mean? Click here to find out more.
Join the Little Traverse Conservancy for a workshop focusing on the pruning and care of apple trees. Led by Nate Dionne, LTC’s recreation field supervisor, whose family has run an apple orchard business for many years, this workshop will feature demonstrations of pruning old and abandoned apple trees to increase their vigor, productivity, and appearance. Participants will then have the chance to put these principles and objectives to use on the trees found at the Offield Working Forest Reserve outside of Harbor Springs. Participants are invited to bring their own loppers/pole saws. Limited quantities of tools including pruners and pole saws will be available for use during the hands-on portion of the workshop. To register, visit www.landtrust.org or call 231-347-0991.
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery is postponing their annual experimental beer dinner that was scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for rescheduling details.
Join Castle Farms on Sunday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. for their family fun spring pottery painting event. Let creativity blossom as kids and families create cherished memories together. Choose between painting a charming chick or a lovable bunny with patterned eggs. For just $30 per person, enjoy expert guidance, paints, brushes, and a special snack. There are limited spaces available for this family friendly event, so reserve your spots today for a morning of laughter and fun. Click here to register and to find out more.
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Upcoming
Saturday, March 23, Stafford’s Bay View Inn is bringing back their murder mystery dinner. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in an evening of suspense and excitement as you work to unravel the secrets at the historic Stafford's Bay View Inn. With an exquisite dinner and thrilling mystery on the agenda, get ready for an experience like no other. Tickets are $69 per person, and these usually sell out, so get your tickets today. Call 231-347-2771 for more details or to order tickets.
Saturday, March 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. learn how to elevate your Easter gathering with a delectable cheese plate that you created yourself. Petoskey Cheese’s fun and interactive cheese plate building class is back. Join Katie and her crew to learn how to expertly plate your cheese selection, turning it into a work of art. Your ticket includes instruction, a 7x7 inch personal board for creating your masterpiece, snacks and bubbly, and a discounted private shopping time. Don't miss out on this unique culinary experience - reserve your spot today and become a cheese plating pro. Click here to get your tickets.
Spring after spring, decade after decade, Stafford’s honors and celebrates this holiday of growth and renewal. Stafford’s Hospitality would love the opportunity to host you and your family this Easter. Throughout their restaurants, they are offering many options for dining. You can see the menus by clicking on the names of the restaurants. Bay View Inn is offering a traditional Easter buffet from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Perry Hotel is offering a classic Easter buffet from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pier is offering an a la carte brunch from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Weathervane is also offering an a la carte brunch menu from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. come to the first annual Back Lot Crock Off. Enter with your favorite crock pot recipe and become The Back Lot Crock Off Champion. Food must be served in a crock pot. Cutlery and individual serving cups will be provided. There are prizes for 1st 2nd, and 3rd places. You must sign up to participate by February 29. Don’t want to make a crockpot dish but want to take part in the tasting/voting aspect of it? You are in luck. For $20.00 you can taste all of the deliciousness, and you can vote for your favorite dish. All proceeds of the event will go to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society. Click here to find out more.
Unwind in luxury and style at Hotel Wallon’s Bourbon and Cigar Weekend. Hotel Walloon invites guests to savor the beauty of springtime in northern Michigan while enjoying bourbon and cigars from May 3 through May 5, 2024. Guests can participate in expertly curated bourbon tastings and an array of premium cigars. Hotel Walloon is offering special lodging packages as well. Immerse yourself in the lavish accommodation at Hotel Walloon, where every detail is crafted to provide the utmost comfort and sophistication. The package rate for this weekend is $400 per person plus the best available room rate. It's an opportunity to create lasting memories while indulging in the finest offerings of bourbon and cigars. Call 231-535-5000 for reservations and to find out more.
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Ongoing
Brother Dan’s Food Pantry and Outreach invites the community to their annual Lenten fish dinner that takes place every Friday from February 16 through March 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall in Petoskey. This will be dine in or take out. The cost for 6 and under is free. The cost for 7 through 12-year-olds is $7.00 and for adults is $15.00. Come and enjoy a delicious homemade dinner. ALL proceeds will go towards the purchase of food for the pantry. Brother Dan’s mission statement is: To serve as God's hands, helping to feed the hungry here in our community with compassion and warmth. Please join them in this worthy cause.
March is national reading month, and Emmet County Parks & Recreation is hosting a Freecycle book drive. Drop gently used children’s books at the Emmet County Community Building located at the fairgrounds during the month of March, and the books will be redistributed for others to enjoy. Donations boxes are available outside near the community building entrance. For more about the Freecycle Book Project, click here.
Yoga Roots has a lot of great events left to enjoy this March. They offer classes seven days a week as well as private lessons on reiki, ear acupuncture and bodywork. Their March community events are: 9D Breathwork on March 7, 14 and 28 at 7:00 p.m., Kitty Meow-ditation FUNdraiser at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society on March 15 at 5:30 p.m., Full Moon Yoga + Manifestation on March 25 at 7:15 p.m., and Chakra Garden Frequency Meditation on March 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Be here. Be you. Belong.
In appreciation of your local patronage, Boyne Mountain Resort is pleased to offer Local Love Nights every Thursday this winter. This started on January 18 and will run through March 14. Boyne Mountain is showing some local love to residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego counties with multiple evenings of discounted fun. Join them Thursdays for $20 night lift tickets, $20 ski & snowboard rentals, $20 evening passes to Avalanche Bay, $20 lights in the sky experience on SkyBridge Michigan and more.
The Blissfest winter/spring dance series is underway. Do you enjoy contra, square, and/or round dancing or do you want to find out more about these dances? Here is your chance to dance! On the first Saturday of the month in March, April, May, October, November, and December at 7:30 p.m., head to the Littlefield-Alanson Community building located at 7631 US 31 in Alanson and dance, dance, dance. The cost is $10.00 per person, but students are only $5.00. They also have a potluck at 6:30. You can come for the potluck as long as you bring a dish to pass.
Odawa Casino in Petoskey is hosting pool tournaments in their new restaurant, Room 94 Taps & Bourbon. These tournaments are Wednesday nights starting February 21 at 7:00 p.m. They will be $20.00 which includes a $5.00 greens fee, and they will be 3 and out format, so you are guaranteed at least 3 games. Note- there is no pool tournament on March 13.
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Of Special Note
Petoskey Rotary Club Charities Inc. (PRCCI) is now accepting grant applications for its 2024 grant cycle. Nonprofit organizations, education institutions and municipalities that benefit the greater Petoskey and Emmet County area are invited to submit applications. Organizations in fields such as youth, arts and culture, education, community development, recreation, and health and human services are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to projects that align with the Petoskey Rotary Noon Club current initiatives of workforce development, affordable housing, childcare, and mental health wellness. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Click here to find out more. Click here for the application.
Pesto Academy is hosting a FREE Introduction to Cybersecurity Crash Course on Tuesday, March 19 at Petoskey District Library's Carnegie Building (451 E. Michell St.) from 5-6:30pm. You will learn the basics of cybersecurity and why it's essential. How to identify and protect agains phising, malware and other cyber threats. Best practices for securing your personal and professional data and tips for safer online browing and security your online presence. Spaces are limited - grab your spot today.
Little Traverse Civic Theater (LTCT) is looking for sponsors for both of their upcoming spring shows, Parfumerie and Red. Sponsors receive advertising in the programs, logos on all printed materials, and tickets to the production. But more importantly, sponsors allow LTCT to keep ticket prices down and produce the highest quality shows possible. If you have interest in sponsoring a production or season or want to place an ad in the programs email them at info@ltct.org. Also, tickets are on sale now for Parfumerie, and they can be purchased by clicking here.
Elevate your week with a lunch escapade at Palette Bistro daily from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. But wait, there's more to savor – indulge in brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. And calling all cerebral champions, mark your calendars for the new trivia brunch Sundays, commencing at 12:00 p.m. with host MyClueIs: Trivia. Gather your squad of savvy scholars and join the intellectual showdown while enjoying breakfast-style masterpieces like sweet potato hash, frittata, benedicts, French toast, and their ever-tempting rotating quiche. For more details, visit palettebistro.com or call 231-348-3321.
The Petoskey Downtown Management Board is seeking a title sponsor for the Downtown Petoskey Holiday Parade. This 25-year-old event is being moved from its traditional Saturday evening after Thanksgiving date to the morning of the second Saturday in December beginning in 2024. It is also being given a new focus on community through its management by the Sunrise Rotary group. The goal is for the event to grow and attract more and more visitors in the coming years. If you would like to promote your business and support this family fun and traditional event, please see more information here. If you have questions, contact Becky Goodman, interim downtown director, at becky@petoskeydowntown.com. Deadline is March 25.
Bay View is proud to announce that they are bringing back Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling, pianist and singer-songwriter Ben Folds this summer. He will be performing on the John M. Hall Auditorium stage on Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. as a stop in his Paper Airplane Request tour. He played at Bay View back in 2018 to a sold-out crowd. For the past three decades, he’s toured as a pop artist, while also performing with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. Tickets are on sale now, and they are going fast. Click here to purchase your tickets tod.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan (Bigs), the leading mentoring organization in the U.S., is excited to announce the launch of their new volunteer recruitment campaign, Erase the Wait with the goal of recruiting 60 new volunteers. They are determined to make a significant impact in erasing the waitlist and providing much needed mentorship to children in northern Michigan. Click here to read the full press release.
Good news! Camp Daggett is introducing day camp this summer. In response to the need for childcare options this summer, Camp Daggett is stepping up to offer an 8-week summer day camp. Camp Daggett Day Camp will operate independently of their week-long overnight summer camp program. Daggett Day Camp program will offer a wide range of activities designed to promote physical activity, social interaction, and skill development- from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, campers can expect a diverse array of opportunities to learn, grow, and make lasting memories. Registration is now open for students in the Char-Em School District. Click here to find out more. Financial assistance is available.
Walloon Lake Inn invites you to come to one or both of their upcoming brunches this spring. Sunday, March 31 they are having an Easter brunch from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience a lakeside brunch at Walloon Lake Inn with your family. Their chef has crafted a menu that blends traditional favorites with innovative flavors for all to enjoy. Then, on Sunday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., you can head back to attend their Mother’s Day brunch. This Mother's Day, join them at Walloon Lake Inn for a brunch that combines elegance, flavorful cuisine, and a celebration of motherhood. Treat your mom to an extraordinary dining experience on the lake. Click here to see their menu. Call 231-535-2999 to reserve your spot today.
North Central Michigan College offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career with their clinical dental assistant fast track class. From April 2 to June 6, 2024, immerse yourself in their comprehensive 9-week program, where you'll delve into every aspect of dental assisting. Benefit from hands-on experience through a week-long externship at a local dental office. Additionally, gain valuable skills with dental radiography certification in Michigan and expert guidance for national certifications. Excitingly, approximately 80% of NCMC students receive grant funding, making this opportunity even more accessible. Don't miss out—apply now to discover your funding options and propel your career to new heights. To learn more and register click here.
Looking for something to do during your spring break staycation? An escape room is perfect. Come to Know Way Out, Petoskey’s exclusive escape room. Their experiences entertain everyone from high schoolers to grandparents and can accommodate group sizes up to 12. Spend an hour doing something unique and fun with everyone. Choose your adventure: mayhem in a medieval castle, the Mad Hatter’s wacky world, a Bermuda triangle mishap, or espionage agent training. Take 10% off during spring break (March 22 – March 30) using code springbreakout at www.knowwayout.com, or call 231-881-9688 to book by phone.
Petoskey Robotics invites you to their first regional competition on March 9 and 10 in Lake City, Michigan. Competition details, updates, and a live match-play stream can be viewed online at www.thebluealliance.com. Robotics is a school-affiliated organization committed to promoting STEAM education throughout northern Michigan. The teams are student led with support from coach and mentor volunteers but rely on community support to fund program costs. The program would like to thank its 23-24 season sponsors for their generous support, and special thanks goes to McLaren Northern Michigan who just became a platinum-level sponsor. Click here to see a list of all of their sponsors.
Courtyard by Mariott Petoskey would love to host your next event. They have great spaces for your offsite training, employee appreciation party, awards banquet, and more. Ask them about their Chamber member discount. See their conference room space by clicking here. To learn more, reach out to Becky Hosler, director of sales at 231-439-3333 ext. 605 or email her at becky.hosler@courtyard.com.
Great Lakes Youth Choirs of Voices Without Borders is happy to announce their new board president, Missy Leverett. Former president Brenda Bell handed the reigns over to Missy this month. Missy relocated to Petoskey in 2020 after retiring from a 25-year marketing career based in Grand Rapids & recently opened Malted Vinyl in downtown Petoskey. Missy and her husband have 3 adult sons and a daughter in middle school. Missy has been a vital asset on the GLYC of VWB board for several years and they are excited to welcome her into her new role as president.
Manna is currently seeking donors for their gala/garden party that will take place on June 20, 2024 at Bay Harbor Yacht Club. The gala will benefit the Manna Food Project’s Food 4 Kids backpack program which provides over 60,000 bags of weekend meals for pre-k and elementary students across Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet Counties. For sponsor benefits and information click here, or call 231-347-8852.
Registration for the North Central Michigan College Summer Learning Academy is now open. Sixteen different courses are available for students entering 3rd - 8th grades. Classes are filling up fast Reserve your space by clicking here.
Show your special someone how lucky you feel to have them in your world with something green from Roast & Toast this St. Patrick’s Day season. Whether it's plaid tumblers or green funnel neck fleece sweatshirts, robin’s egg clay mugs, seafoam ampersand sweatshirts or green travel mugs, you’ll be seeing green all March! Shop online or visit them in downtown Petoskey.
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