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Family-friendly, interactive Boyne City SOBO Arts Festival is Saturday in Sunset Park
The 7th Annual Boyne City SOBO Arts Festival, billed as a family-friendly interactive art extravaganza, will be celebrated Saturday, June 25 from noon to 6 p.m. in Sunset Park. The festival will kick off Friday night, June 24, during Stroll the Streets with a musical performances and the celebration and installation of nine new sculptures in the second year of the Walkabout Sculpture Tour. In all, there will be 12 sculptures in the tour this year, all in place throughout town and ready for enjoying. Pictures of some of the sculptures installed today.
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All-Day Saturday activities
include a Chalk Wall, Graffiti Wall, Inspiration Stations, Chalk Doodle, Balloon Hats, Bubble Pond, Selfie Set- Outdoor Living Room, Painted Piano to Play, Smooch the Pooch Kissing Booth, Live Statues, Children's Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Hat Store, Giant Jenga, Van Gogh Cut Out and Exhibit, Walking Stick Making, Free Hugs, Invisible Dog Walker, Salvador Dali, and an Umbrella Structure. (See schedule below for more.)
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Plein Air Paint-Out Competition and Chalk-Out Competitions
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a reception and sales at 5 p.m.
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Sobo Arts Festival performance line-up, hour by hour
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Plein air painters will be all over downtown Boyne City.
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Noon- 2 p.m. Performance Art: Drama, Dance & Song. "
Chicago" Medley: Someone To Watch Over Me, Flesh Failures/Let The Sunshine. I Dreamed A Dream, If I Can't Love Her, Holding On To A Hero, I Just Can't Stand Still, Let's Hear It For The Boy, I'm Here Pulled, All That Matters, Fame
Noon- 5 p.m. Wood Carving Demo
Mosaic Tile Display
Wheelchair Art Display
1:00 pm Pottery Demonstration
Puppet Show
Poetry
1:30 pm Live Auction - Painted Chairs
2:00 pm Puppet Workshop
Mosaic Tile Demonstration
2:30 pm Man Eating Chicken Reveal
3:00 pm Puppet Show
3:30 pm Man Eating Chicken Reveal
4:30 pm Puppet Parade
5:00 pm Artist Reception/Wet Paint Sale - o
pen to the public
>The festival is supported by these major sponsors: Lynda's Real Estate Service, Charlevoix County Community Foundation, and Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. For more information, visit www.soboartsfestival.com or email [email protected].
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Here are Stroll the Streets entertainers for next two Fridays
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June 24th: Deepest Height, Duck Soup, Genesis Church, Kowalske Family Band, Scott & Mary Paquette, Shady Hill, Twister Joe, Second Time Around on The Lawn at Lynda's,
David Cisco at Pat O'Brien's, Robin Lee Berry and Glenn Wolff on the Blissfest Stage at Freshwater Gallery, Twisted Style Free Running in Sunset Park, and free horse-drawn carriage rides courtesy of RE/MAX Resort Properties.
> July 1st: Band of Lovers, David Cisco, Katie Koenigsknecht,
Kowalske Family Band,
Mary B and the Duo,
Pistil Whips,
Twister Joe,
Whiskey Creek,
Charlie's Root Fusion at Pat O'Brien's
Mike Dhasaleer on The Lawn at Lynda's,
Twisted Style Free Running, and free horse-drawn carriage rides courtesy of RE/MAX Resort Properties.
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It's time to register for 4th of July parade and running races
Organizers of the Boyne City 4th of July Celebration remind area residents and visitors that it is time to register for the parade and running races. The celebration features a giant parade at 10 a.m., evening fireworks plus a dozen other activities including the Waterside Arts and Crafts Show, a wacky raft race and duck race in the Boyne River, Soapbox Derby for kids, lots of food, and children's games. The festival is centered in Veterans Memorial Park on the shore of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. There will be live music from 1 to 7 p.m. in the park all day.
> The theme for this year's 10 a.m. parade is "Rock 'N' Roll, and here is the parade application form; there is no entry fee. Barb Bryant and her race committee also have applications available for the 10k and 2-mile Independence Day Run, which annually draws 1,000 participants to the scenic running course along Lake Charlevoix.
> SOAP BOX DERBY has a required pre-race meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 3rd, followed by the derby starting at 2 p.m. on July 4th. On Sunday, training cars are available. Instructions on safely operating a soap box derby car will be provided along with practice runs on a shallow hill. Drivers from ages 7 to 17 compete in three divisions. Entry fee is $25. Details and registration form.
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BALLOON CLEANUP - The Friends of the Boyne River invite you to join them at 9 a.m. July 5th to help clean up the Boyne River and shoreline of balloons left over from Monday's raft race.
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7 Monks Taproom hosts big crowd for Regional Business After Hours
The Chamber thanks 7 Monks Taproom for hosting more than 200 people for our Regional Business After Hours event on Thursday. We raised more than $2,000 for Leadership Charlevoix County. The crowd included members from the Boyne, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Petoskey Chambers of Commerce. It was exciting for us to be the first customers of this great new addition to the Boyne City beer/dining scene.
See more photos
. The taproom will be open to the public tonight; get updates on 7 Monks by linking their Facebook Page. News-Review story on the taproom.
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Gazebo concert series features Roma Ransom Wednesday;
Thanks to our new Presenting Sponsor, OMH Boyne Valley Clinic
Roma Ransom
formed as a musical group after Grace Easley and Gordon Lewis began busking on the streets of Springfield, Missouri and shortly after they began dating. They relocated to Colorado Springs in 2011 for more musical opportunities and have traveled throughout the US on tour in the past few years. They love music from every culture play every genre you can imagine, including Country, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Klezmer, Balkan, Classical, Avant Garde, Contemporary, Jazz, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Nepalese/Tibetan, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Funk, Soul. They say their music is best described as "eclectic bohemian world psych folk."
The Boyne Area Chamber produces the summer concert series, which is made possible by support from Otsego Memorial Hospital - Boyne Valley Clinic, the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau and other business and individual sponsors. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, a picnic dinner and perhaps a bottle of wine. Thick 'N' Juicy Diner will bring again their food cart, offering burgers and hot dogs at the concerts. For more information or to become a concert sponsor, call the chamber at 231-582-6222 or visit www.gazeboconcerts.com.
> Cool drone video showing aerial scenes of Lake Charlevoix, downtown Boyne City, the Gazebo and Awesome Distraction performing.
Here is the full Evenings at the Gazebo schedule for the summer:
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Roma Ransom
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June 29 - Roma Ransom
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eclectic bohemian world psych folk
July 6 - Up North Vocal Institute
- Young opera singers
July 13 - Horton Creek - Northern Michigan's favorite bluegrass band
July 20 - Rachel B - Soulful pop. Fun, sassy, and loved by all ages
July 27 - Olivia Millerschin - Top 4 on America's Got Talent; 21-year-old phenom from Rochester MI
Aug. 3 - Project 6 - Scarkazm rockers play acoustic favorites from the 70's through today
Aug. 10 - Full Circle - Classic rock with strong vocal harmonies
Aug. 17 - Trombones Plus with Ali Ryerson - Brass band with world-renowned jazz flutist
> Print this schedule (PDF)
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The Last River Draw sculpture is one step closer to completion
 The Last River Draw, a life-size bronze sculpture of a logger standing on a floating log drawing logs down the Boyne River, is another step closer to an installation this fall. Martha Sulfridge, local artist and sculptor, is finalizing the clay model, pictured here. The next step will be to produce molds that will go to a foundry for casting. The foundry process, along with the extensive engineering that is required to install a floating sculpture in the river, will take several more months. The efforts of many are involved in this very complex process. A crowdfunding campaign was successfully completed in February and March where the community exceeded its goal for the matching grant. "We had such an outpouring of support ," said Lori Meeder, executive director of the Boyne City Main Street Program. "The larger donors have been presented with a beautiful artist's rendering of the logger. We had 13 prints framed, signed and dated by Martha. It is a classic work of art that we hope the donors enjoy for years to come." Through online donations and the many fundraising efforts, more than 500 people donated to the initiative. The Last River Draw will be the community's first permanent piece to complement the Walkabout Sculpture Tour, an exhibit that features varying pieces each year from artists around the state. Today, Friday, nine new pieces are being installed around downtown and the parks. More information on this and other Main Street projects: [email protected] or 231.582.9009.
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 13th Annual Boyne Thunder roars into Boyne City July 8-9
Bigger than ever, the 13
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annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run will bring speed, thunder and excitement to Northern Michigan on July 8 and 9 in Boyne City. The poker run showcases 115 high-performance boats from all over the country, including California, Washington State, Florida, New York and Ontario, roaring through the waters of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan on a 130-mile excursion in search of the best poker hand.
The Poker Run begins with a series of parade laps starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, leaving from the Boyne City Marina. Veterans Park offers some of the best views for spectators.
IN ADDITION TO THE POKER RUN, the weekend offers other activities in Boyne City, including a Friday night dinner for the boaters in Veterans Park and Stroll The Streets, running from 6 to 10 p.m. This downtown even includes music, entertainment and incredible displays of power boats and classic cars filling the streets for people to see up close. This year the addition of Fountain Friday will showcase a wide array of Fountain boats lining Lake Street. While here, people can also enjoy Boyne City's newest dining establishments - the Boyne City Tap Room and 7 Monks Taproom, both located on South Lake Street.
Saturday activities also include the "best in the north" farmers market from 8 a.m.-noon at Peninsula Beach, a beautiful park on Lake Charlevoix, just south of downtown, and a Champagne Cruise to get an up-close view of the spectacular boats aboard yachts generously donated for the day by area boat owners.
Boyne Thunder is brought to you by Boyne City Main Street and supports two non-profit organizations, Camp Quality and Challenge Mountain.
THANKS TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS: Main Street and the Boyne Thunder Committee express their special thanks to their major sponsors: Mystic Power Boats, Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club, Fox Motors and Ajax Paving. For more information about Boyne Thunder, visit www.boynethunder.com or email [email protected].
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Baumann to retire in November; Search begins for new director
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Chamber Executive Director Jim Baumann has been working with the Chamber Board for the last several months on a succession plan for his retirement, which will take effect in early November. The Chamber is now starting to advertise for its next executive director. Click here for a job description and further details. Anyone interested in applying for the executive director's position is invited to submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by July 8. The Chamber Board plans to interview and hire the new director in the next few months, which would allow the new person to work with Baumann during a transition period.
Baumann has held the director position for the past eight years and he may continue to work for the Chamber in a part-time position after he retires. He and his wife Jamie are planning to become snowbirds, spending the winter months at Jamie's father's home in Las Vegas NV.
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Duck Race tickets on sale; You might win $1,000 on the 4th of July
 $10 tickets are now on sale for the Boyne Chamber's annual Duck Race at 2:30 p.m. on July 4th in the Boyne River. Dozens of spectators will be watching and cheering as an estimated 1,000 rubber ducks float down the river to the finish line behind Lynda's Real Estate. Each ticket and duck is numbered, and the lucky owner of the fastest duck will win $1,000. Second prize is $250, third prize $100, and 4th through 10th prizes are $50 each. Last year, the first-place check of $1,000 went to Dearborn residents Melissa Pellegrino and David Zimmerman, formerly of Boyne City. The couple was newly engaged and the funds came in handy as they planned their wedding. Mike Evans of Boyne City took second place in the Duck Race and won $250. Martin Neuhoff, also of Boyne City, placed third and won $100. Fourth through 10th places all won $50: Ray Rose, Amy Culik, Paul Shepard, Jim Rivard, Karen Gargaro, Bryan Feltman and Lynda VanderMeulen. To purchase tickets visit the Chamber office at 28 S. Lake Street. If you purchase two or more tickets, we will accept MasterCard or Visa. Local singer-songwriter Dolph Cwik will again perform "The Boyne River Duck Race of 1988" and other songs beginning at 1:30 p.m.
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Chamber donates $1,000; Crowdfunding continues for Avalanche trails
The Boyne Area Chamber board of directors voted to donate $1,000 to the Avalanche Preserve Trail Project's crowdfunding campaign this week. "This project will be a major boost to tourism and economic development," said Chamber Executive Director Jim Baumann. "Our board is very glad to support this effort and we hope our members and our local residents choose to lend their support as well."
The Top Of Michigan Mountain Bike Association is spearheading the development of 10 miles of trails at Boyne City's Avalanche Preserve. The group hopes to raise $100,000 for the effort through a new online fundraising effort. The campaign is through Michigan-based crowdfunding platform Patronicity. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by July 23, the project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by the two statewide agencies.
With the completion of the challenge issued by local builder Todd Wright, Charlevoix State Bank is looking to keep the momentum going with the efforts to raise money for the TOMMBA Avalanche Destination Trails campaign. The bank is challenging 10 Boyne City businesses to join them in donating $2,500 each to the project.
The Avalanche Project topped $22,000 this week toward the $50,000 goal. This project will bring amazing economic benefit to the area. Motels, restaurants, campgrounds, grocery stores, bike shops, gift shops, art studios, real estate agents/agencies, small businesses - in terms of exposure and workforce availability, will all benefit. These will be world class trails that people will drive many hours to experience, regardless of how they experience them - hiking, biking, snowshoeing, skiing. It will expose this area to young professionals, who will then want to find a way to make it their home. We will have this to enjoy, right in our back yard. It will help support the thriving community we are building.
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"A front-row seat to interact with the community's most influential leaders"
Is someone on your staff ready to be a part of an acclaimed leadership training program? Business men and women looking to enhance their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Charlevoix County program. LCC is a comprehensive training experience for community members seeking to play a more active leadership role in their workplace and their communities. Entering its sixth year, the program creates community awareness, networking opportunities, and focuses on leadership skill development through an educational and hands-on curriculum.
> Here are some comments from Dan Reynolds, who completed the program in 2014: "What I expected was a series of lectures and exercises. What I got was a front-row seat to witness and interact with the community's most influential leaders, a network of resources I will depend on throughout my career, and a new perspective on what it means to be a leader." Dan is the public information officer for the Health Department of Northwest Michigan, based in Charlevoix.
> ANYONE INTERESTED in participating in the 2016-17 class is invited to visit
www.leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com
for information and application forms. The program was founded by the Charlevoix, Boyne and East Jordan Chambers, and more information is available by calling Jim Baumann at the Boyne Area Chamber at 231-582-6222.
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Eta Nu Charities donates $3,300 to 4th of July
Eta Nu Boyne Women's Charities presented a check for $3,300 to Ann Parks, co-chair of Boyne City's 4th of July Festival. The proceeds are mainly from group members who dress as clowns and collect donations at the 4th of July Parade. They will also be collectinig donations at the Boyne City Farmers Market on June 25 and 29 and July 2. Pictured are, front row: Pati Scott; back from from left: Donna Parish,Betsy Koss, Lorraine Rauen, Ann Parks, Candy Greene, Anne Eagle, Nancy Miett, Carolyn Lally, and Sue Huston.
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Great Lakes People Fund donates meals to Good Neighbors Food Pantry
Volunteers from the Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Boyne City recently received three boxes of pre-packaged meals donated by Great Lakes Energy. The dehydrated, vitamin-fortified meals were assembled by Great Lakes Energy staff members during a "Commitment to Community Service Project" earlier this spring in conjunction with Kids Against Hunger. Volunteers stand near the soon-to-be-completed covered entryway that was funded by a grant from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. Good Neighbors Food Pantry is located in the Boyne Area Free Clinic building at 624 State Street. It is open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 231-497-8677, visit
www.goodneighborsboyne.org
, or
www.facebook.com/GoodNeighborsFoodPantry
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Pictured are, left to right: Susan Conklin, Kay Holley, Sharon MacJennett, Jim Rhadigan, Marilyn Wakefield, Marilyn Rhadigan, Wendy Stadt, Sally Hara, Jill Burgess, Lucy Hartlove, Phyllis Crozier, Robin Brzezinski, Susan Coyle, and Mary Ann Whipp.
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BCHS musician raising funds for European tour
Jeremiah Utley of Boyne City has been accepted into the Michigan Ambassadors of Music's European Tour as one of their trombone players and 280 Michigan music representatives. In 2017, they will tour England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein playing music to represent Michigan in European outdoor parks and cathedrals. He has started a
Gofundme campaign to pay for the plane flight, hotels, and food, as well as uniforms, passports and insurance. Jeremiah says, "This trip will mean the world to me as I will be able to experience the culture of other countries, learn from their culture, and share my love of music to others."
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Pictured at right: Jeremiah Utley and his mother Michelle were raising money at Wednesday's Gazebo concert.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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Boyne Appétit book: A complete guide to epic food
The first Boyne Appétit! booklet has been published, listing all restaurants and food establishments in Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Walloon Village, Advance and Horton Bay. Sponsors of the booklet are Re/Max Resort Properties and the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. Detailed information includes hours of operation, specials, seating, and more. The booklets are available at the Boyne Chamber office and many area restaurants. Boyne Appétit! is an initiative of the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce to promote our wonderful food experiences.
You can find more details at
www.boyneappetit.com
and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bcboyneappetit. If your organization is planning any food events, let us know so we can add them to our
Summer Food Series
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July 4 - Boyne Valley Garden Club Pie Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Veterans Pavilion
July 4 - Rotary Chicken Barbeque, Veterans Park, Boyne City
July 14 - Farmers Market Food Truck Rally, 6 p.m. Veterans Park, Boyne City
July 30 - Taste of Summer, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Boyne City Farmers Market
Aug 4-7 - Boyne Falls 42nd Annual Polish Festival
August 14 - Farm Tours and Meal, 3-9 p.m., information at Farmers Market
Sept. 24 - Boyne City Harvest Festival
Oct. 1 - 8th annual Skitoberfest at Boyne Mountain Resort
Nov. 2 - Chamber Business Expo and Taste of Boyne
> Thanks to Cindy Janssens for compiling all of the great information in the booklet and website.
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Bluegrass Bonanza plays at Aten Place on July 2
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Kick off the holiday weekend by enjoying Mark Lavengood Bluegrass Bonanza at Aten Place on Saturday, July 2
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at 7:30 pm. Many Aten Place patrons will recognize Mark as the dobro player from Lindsey Lou & the Flatbellys. Other members of the Bluegrass Bonanza include Jason Dennie on mandolin, Spencer Cain on bass, Kyle Rhodes on guitar, and Keith Bilik on banjo. Keith and Spencer also are members of Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys. This is an evening that bluegrass enthusiast shouldn't miss.
Aten Place is a 90-plus-year-old oak frame barn with seating for 180, overlooking the Boyne River Valley, in the shadow of Boyne Mountain. Aten Place is a non-profit endeavor, and no food or beverage is sold on the premises. Many patrons bring snacks and desserts to share at intermission. There is also a covered picnic pavilion for those who wish to come early and enjoy the grounds and peaceful setting. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased in advance at
www.atenplace.com
or calling (231) 549-2076. Advance sales are advised; shows sell out quickly.
> THIS SATURDAY, June 25th - Reina del Cid.
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Free concerts by opera students start tonight at Performing Arts Center
 The
Up North Vocal Institute has returned to Boyne City for its sixth season. The program's 20 "opera boot camp" students are spending the summer here getting instruction from Boyne City High School alumnus Matthew Chellis and a staff of nine other teachers. They will perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, for an Evenings at the Gazebo concert in Old City Park in Boyne City. The students will present free concerts at the Performing Arts Center of Boyne City High School from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evenings, June 24, July 1, 8 and 15. They wrap up their month here with a "Gala Opera Scenes" concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16. They are also performing in Charlevoix, Petoskey and Mackinac Island.
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Boyne District Library hosts Family Movie Nights this summer
 Boyne District Library will be hosting a few Family Movie Nights this summer. These nights are designed to be a fun family evening spent together enjoying a popular movie. Come join us as we enjoy freshly made popcorn and some great movies. On Tuesday, June 28th you can come see Happily N'Ever After. On July 19th join Spot and Arlo in The Good Dinosaur. The final Family Night event will be a showing of the new movie Zootopia on August 30th. Each showing will begin at 6:30 pm in the Community Room. There is no registration. For more information, call the library at 582-7861 or visit www.boynelibrary.org.
SUMMER READING - The library is gearing up for Summer Reading. The library's website (
www.boynelibrary.org) is full of information about our summer activities. The Outdoor Adventure Club for kids in grades 2-5 will meet on Wednesdays in July (registration required). The library will host special performances for kids of all ages on Thursdays, beginning June 30th with storytelling for kids and an improv workshop for tweens and teens presented by Story Be Told. We will wrap up with a circus workshop for children ages 4 and up on August 4th with Cirque AmongUs (registration required for this program). Our Summer Reading Challenge this year is for kids of all ages to read (or be read to) for 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week. Every child who participates will earn a prize. The Challenge begins June 27th and ends August 10th. On Your Mark, Get Set...READ...
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Lake Charlevoix Mariners, MSU, 4-H plan July 8th youth sailing regatta
Youth Sailing Regatta The Boyne City North of the 4th Youth Sailing Regatta is being organized and hosted by Lake Charlevoix Mariners, 4-H, and MSU Extension on Friday, July 8th, at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club. Registration is at 9 a.m. Lake Charlevoix Mariners will supply boats. The regatta is open to all sailors ages 8-18, racing JY-15's, 420's and Lasers. Registration forms are available online and at Sommerset Point 4H Sailing School, the Boyne City 4-H Office at City Hall, and at the Boyne Area Chamber. For further information visit www.lakecharlevoixmariners.com
or contact Tom Ochs at 231-675-1119 or at [email protected].
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Groundbreaking planned July 2nd for Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Pure Michigan's newest cultural arts facility will break ground on Saturday, July 2 beginning at 5 pm for a 500-seat state-of-the-art theater complex. The center will be located along the shores of Little Traverse Bay in Bay Harbor. The
Great Lakes Center for the Arts
will also offer a community engagement room, rooftop terrace, donor lounge and more, to be completed in 2018 with limitless opportunities to inspire, entertain and educate.
"The Center will be a regional, national and international destination for the cultural arts, intellectual dialogue and impactful arts education programs," says
Michael Kaiser
, who is serving as Strategic Consulting Partner and Founding Artistic Director for the Center. "Programming will include popular, classical, jazz and country music performances, theatrical productions, music festivals, opera, movies and films, dance, lectures and children's series."
In anticipation of the upcoming groundbreaking and continued development of this northern Michigan cultural arts center, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts has announced the following appointments to its staff and board:
Jill O'Neill has been named as Executive Director. She brings over 20 years' experience in finance and business to the Center. An active community leader, she is a former flutist of the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Maris Harrington has been hired as the Director of Development.
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Market continues in Veterans Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays
 The Boyne City Farmers Market continues its outdoor market, open every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Veterans Park. The market vendors offer seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs; gourmet baked goods and preserves; eggs and cheese; honey and maple syrup; proteins, fish, potted annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, and cut flowers; plus a juried craft market with unique hand-made items for your home or a special gift.
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Boyne Area Senior Center dinners continue on Wednesdays
Dinners are served from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E Division St, Boyne City. The menu for next Wednesday, June 29, is hot turkey sandwich, homemade soup and salad. Music will be provided by Richard Elliott with a singalong from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $3 for ages 60 and over, and $6 for those under 60. Lunches are served at the Senior Center on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Call (231) 582-6682 for further information.
The senior center is located at 411 E. Division St.
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HOSTING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT? Have you ever thought about learning a foreign language? Visiting another country? Learning about another culture? Hosting an exchange student is a great way to start. Students arrive late August and stay for the school year. They have a dream to be a part of an American family, to experience the infamous school spirit and to ride on a school bus. Visit
nacelopendoor.org
to learn more or email [email protected].
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Fridays - Patrick Ryan | Saturdays - Josh Hall
RED MESA GRILL
, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
June 28 - Blake Elliott &
The Robinson Affair
July 5 - Kellerville
July 12 - Soul Patch
July 19 - Awesome Distraction
July 24 - National Margarita Day Party w/ The Pistil Whips
July 26 - Blake Elliott &
The Robinson Affair
> Thursdays, 8-11 p.m.:
June
30th - Chris Calleja. July 7th - Genna & Jesse, 14th - Kasondra, 21st - Chris Calleja, 28th - Nathan Bates.
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: June 24th - Roma Ransom. July 1st - Roma Ransom. 8th - Abigail Stauffer, 15th - Donald Benjamin, 22nd - Kellerville, 29th - Teddy Richards.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: June 25th - Roma Ransom. July 2nd - Roma Ransom, 9th - Genna & Jesse, 16th - Kasondra, 23rd - Under the Moon, 30th - Sean Bielby.
Beach House, 6-9 p.m.
June 24 - Chris Koury
June 25 - Michelle Chenard
Trophy Room - Bike Night, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays
June 28 - Chris Calleja
Forty Acres Tavern, 7-10 p.m.
June 24 - Nelson Olstrom
June 25 - Chris Calleja
Snowflake, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Every Friday & Saturday - DJ Bill Da Cat
Live Street Performers every
Friday &
Saturday
UP NORTH VOCAL INSTITUTE - "Opera boot camp" students present free concerts at the Performing Arts Center of Boyne City High School from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evenings, June 24, July 1, 8 and 15. They wrap up their month here with a "Gala Opera Scenes" concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16. They also perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, for an Evenings at the Gazebo concert in Old City Park in Boyne City.
There will be no sessions in July and August, resuming in September from 1-4 p.m. on the first and third Sundays of the month at the Boyne District Library.
Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this
free celebration of Irish and Celtic music.
WALLOON LAKE INN - Now open 7 days a week, including a cocktail hour from 3-5 pm daily. Charlie Millard entertains 7 days a week from 7-10 p.m. Get 10% off when you bring in your classic wooden boat on Woodie Wednesdays.
BOAT-IN MOVIES IN THE PARK will be held on Wednesday evenings in Walloon Lake Village, in the Village Green Park next to Barrel Back restaurant. Movies start 20 minutes after sunset and can be watched from the park's lawn or from your boat. Tune in your boat radio to listen for sound. For more information call Hotel Walloon at (231) 535-5000. Movies continue through the summer. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:
June 29 - Father of the Bride
July 6 - Finding Nemo
July 13 - Back to the Future
July 20 - Frozen
July 27 - The Little Rascals
WALLOON WATERSPORTS FESTIVAL - It's summertime and that means it is time for fun near and on the water. Join Tommy's at the June 25th Walloon Watersports Festival for fun the whole family can enjoy. There will be food specials at Barrel Back, paddleboard races, a bounce house for kids, shopping, a show by the Grand City Show Skiers at 11 am and 2 pm, wake surf demos and more. Call 231-535-6039 for details.
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WALLOON LAKE SPECIAL EVENTS
June 26 - Walloon Lake Community Church Concert, Village Green Park
July 6-8 - Before & Again Trunk Show, Tulips
July 20 - Fashion Show, Tulips
July 30 - Celebrate Walloon
Aug. 6 - Walloon Woodies
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HOUDINI DANCE CLUB is open Wednesdays from 7-11 p.m. on the third floor of the historic Odd Fellows Hall at 214 East Water St., next to Boyne City Hardware. Free lessons to beginners and dancers will enjoy a variety of Swing, Latin, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, and other popular styles. Admission is $10. Street shoes are not allowed on the dance floor. Info:
(231) 675-2935 (voice or text) or
[email protected]
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FREE GOSPEL CONCERT - The S
outhern gospel trio The Taylors, pictured at right, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd, at Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by Horton Bay United Methodist Church. The Taylors are a brother-sister trio from the heart of North Carolina. Jonathan, Suzanne, and Christopher are dedicated to stirring up the faith of the Christian community, as well as reaching others with the good news of Jesus Christ through Gospel music. The Taylors are currently performing around 200 dates a year across the United States, including several mission-oriented trips abroad.
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Avalanche Bay Waterpark
 Avalanche Bay, the largest indoor waterpark in Michigan, is seeking fun and friendly people to join our lifeguard staff-no experience is required. Located at Boyne Mountain Resort, our wet and wild waterpark is always 84 degrees and open all year 'round, making it the perfect place to work and play. We offer competitive wages, full lifeguard training and certification, and the best recreational perks in northern Michigan. Our team members and their family enjoy free golf on our championship courses, free access to Avalanche Bay, 40% discount at our restaurants and much more.
Visit
www.boyne.com/boynemountain/employment/jobs
to apply today. Join the Avalanche Bay team and get in on the fun.
For more information, call 231.549.7916.
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BC Lanes/Venue Sports Bar
Are you a self motivated, hard working individual looking to mix up your professional life? Here at The Venue Sports Bar & Grill we offer competitive pay in all
areas + tips in most positions. If you're looking to work in a fun, fast-paced environment, where you'll receive discounts and free bowling for being a part of our hard-working team, then this is the place for you! Just call 231-582- 6353 or email [email protected] and tell us why you'd be a great addition to our team.
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 MANNA FOOD DRIVE - Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors of Boyne City, Petoskey, East Jordan, Charlevoix and Harbor Springs are sponsoring a Manna Food Project drive from now through July 31st. Help us help those in need. Drop off your items anytime between 8:30 and 5 Monday -Friday or 9 to 2 on Saturday at the Boyne City Coldwell Banker Office, 231 E. Water St. Bring an item and enter your name at the Boyne City office and there will be a drawing on Friday, July 29th. Adults can win a $50 gift card from Family Fare and children can win a $20 gift certificate from Family Video. Items needed: Canned tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, any non-perishable food items. Questions or info: call Libbie at (231) 582-6554. |
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BOYNE CITY GRAIN TRAIN summer hours are Monday-Thursday and Saturday 9 am - 8 pm, and Sundays 10 am to 6 pm. On Sunday, July 3rd, they will extend their hours to 9 am - 8 pm.
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 GAZETTE AD DEAL - The Boyne City Gazette is offering 25% off for new customers. Have a new business? Looking to reach more customers with your existing business?
Place an ad worth $50 or more and get 25% off. The larger the ad, the more you save.
Call Chris now at 582-2799, EXT 1. This offer is good through July 8.
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 VISITORS GUIDE - The Boyne Area Chamber's new Visitors Guide/Business Directory has arrived, featuring a Walter Barkley photo of our 4th of July fireworks on the cover. 20,000 copies of the guide are being distributed to members, highway Welcome Centers and high-traffic locations around Northern Michigan. It is also available as a digital magazine, which contains interactive content, including page-turning, links to websites and video, as well as a full search function.
To view the digital publication click here
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Please help us promote local businesses and the Boyne Area by spreading the word. Why not include this link as part of your email signature?
> The Visitors Guide mobile app is available in the iTunes App Store. Search for Boyne Visitors Guide and download to your iPhone for iOS 6 or later or to your iPad. When downloading for iPad, designate the iPhone app. A Google Play version of the app is expected to be available in a few months.
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 HONESTY -
Whether honesty really is the best policy will be examined at Lifetree Café on Sunday, June 19, at 6:30 p.M.
The program, titled "Tell Me the Real Story: The Amazing Power of Honesty," features conversations surrounding whether telling the truth is best in all circumstances.
"There are times it's obvious you should tell the truth," said Lifetree Café national director, Craig Cable. "But in other situations, there seems to be some gray area. In this Lifetree program, participants will discuss when confessing the truth is best, and when it might not be-especially in relationships."
During the program, Lifetree participants will be given the opportunity to share experiences of when honesty, or a lack of it, has impacted their lives.
Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions may be directed to Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or
[email protected]
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CREATE: COMMUNITY ARTS STUDIO
- We cannot wait to open this fall and be part of the Boyne City Community. Create is currently accepting studio volunteers and youth mentors. Please contact Sara Manchester at 231.459.8840 /
[email protected]
for further information.
"BC" WINDOW STICKERS
and "Boyne City" license plates are available at the Chamber office and Local Flavor with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
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