If you would like to promote your business or organization to hundreds of people in just a few hours, you still have that opportunity.  Exhibitor registration continues for the Boyne Area Chamber's Business & Community Expo on Friday, November 1st, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Expo is a partnership with Boyne City High School, held in the school gymnasium with exhibitor networking from 3-4 p.m. before opening to the public from 4-7 p.m.  Booth prices are  $200 for a business and $150 for a 501(c)3 nonprofit,  including an 8-ft. table and two chairs. Exhibitors must be Boyne Chamber members. 

The Expo is traditionally our largest networking event of the year, giving exhibitors exposure to hundreds of local residents and business people in attendance. 

> Admission is $5 per person and the first 500 guests will receive a complimentary swag bag and entry in our door prize raffles.

> Registration and details.

> Sponsor opportunities - Sponsors can choose prime booth locations. Executive Sponsors' booths will be a "Designated Guest Stop" where guests must visit to get a stamp to enter the raffle. Executive sponsors also receive 15 free passes, their logo on Expo Bags, their own sponsor banner and more.

> Executive Sponsors so far include 

   Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

   Up North Imagewear

   Charlevoix State Bank  

   Boyne City Gazette  

   4Front Credit Union - NEW this week! 

> Associate Sponsors - Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital 

	Some of the available promotional products .

To fellow Boyne Chamber members:

The upcoming Boyne Business Expo on November 1st, open house celebrations and local events increase your business exposure and branded promotional products KEEP your business in front of your audience. Functional items ranging from pens, bags, mugs, flashlights and lip balm applicators to technical products such as portable charging devices (phones and iPads), and USB/flash drives are just a few ways of promoting your brand, thanking customers, employees and vendors as well as helping to increase revenue.

The Farley Calendar & Promo Products Company of Boyne City is not only your preferred choice for high quality calendars to promote your business, we are also your local source for branded promotional products!

Need help with a special promotion, increasing your website or foot traffic, promoting employee wellness or maybe a nice gift for vendors or customers? We have direct lines with many manufacturers, offering a vast selection of competitively priced promotional products. With over 40 years of experience in Northern Michigan marketing and advertising, we welcome the opportunity to share our knowledge and "out of the box" ideas with you.

Give us a call at 231-459-4500 or email thefarleycalendarcompany@gmail.com for a personal consultation or to answer any questions. If you prefer to browse on your own, visit our website at www.farleypromoproducts.com or www.farleycalendars.com today to peruse the 1000's of items available. Be sure to view the locally produced video on our websites that boosts our beautiful area and gives you an overview of our company.

As our local business colleague, our gift to you - 20% off your first promotional product order placed in 2019!* 

  Jeff Streelman, President

  Tom Dawson, General Manager

> Check us out on FACEBOOK and LIKE us for updates - The Farley Calendar & Promo Products Company.

* Discount not valid if any previous orders have been placed by your company.

 

Mitchell Graphics offers 20% off all your Expo print materials

Are you exhibiting at the Boyne Chamber Business Expo on Friday Nov. 1st? Mitchell Graphics is offering 20% off on ALL your print marketing materials. Order business cards, brochures, sell sheets, catalogs, rack cards, banners, merchandise and more with this special. We can also mail pre- and post-show postcards to your current and potential customers.  Let Mitchell Graphics help you get the most out of your Expo experience! Call (231) 347-5650 to get started. 

*Offer expires Nov. 1, 2019.

The Challenge Mountain Resale Store will host the Boyne Chamber's Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17th. The store is located at 1100 Boyne Avenue in Boyne City. Business After Hours is the chamber's monthly business networking event, held at member businesses. There is no charge for admission or refreshments. Join the staff and 40+ volunteers for an evening of fun, friends, shopping and  wine from Mackinaw Trails Winery, Friske's fresh donuts, apple cider and more.  The store volunteers would love to ring up your purchase. And before you come, why not load your car with some of that "stuff" hanging around and we will gladly take it off your hands. They will have Stiggs beer, wine from the Mackinaw Trail Winery and food to discover throughout the store as you are shopping. Since opening in its new location in June 2016, the Resale Store has earned a reputation for having "Great People and Great Prices for a Great Cause." Whether you are looking for a treasure or gently used furniture, clothing, household items, sporting goods or toys, the Resale Store is sure to exceed your expectations and bring you back for more. We will take your gently used "stuff" hanging out in your house and we'll pick up larger furniture and appliances. Website info on donating items.  

> Fall/winter schedule of Business After Hours:

October 17 - Challenge Mountain Resale Store, 1100 Boyne Avenue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

November 1 - Business & Community Expo, Boyne City High School gymnasium, 3 p.m. Vendor Networking, 4-7 p.m. open to the public.

December 12 - Business After Hours at Resort Rentals North.

January 16 - Annual Awards Gala, Boyne Mountain, 5-8 p.m.

The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce and The Boyne City Gazette are hosting a City Commission Candidates Forum at 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 28 in the Commission Chambers of Boyne City Hall. Three candidates are running for two positions in the November 5th election - incumbents Hugh Conklin and Tom Neidhamer and challenger Barbara Young. All three candidates have confirmed that they will attend the forum. Chamber Executive Director Kim Akin and Gazette Publisher Chris Faulknor will be moderators asking questions of the candidates. The candidates will also make opening and closing statements. Boyne City Hall is located at  319 N. Lake St.

> SUBMIT A QUESTION - If you can't attend our forum and you'd like to submit a question for all of the candidates, email your question to kim@boynechamber.com . All questions will be asked of all candidates.

	Outdoor Beerdsman is expanding to include The Hoppy Hound Coffee & Dog Bakery.

The Hoppy Hound Coffee & Dog Bakery will soon be opening at 118 Water Street, with support from Boyne City Main Street and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Michigan Main Street Match on Main grant. Ivette Lopez, owner of Outdoor Beerdsman, will be expanding her store in downtown Boyne City to open The Hoppy Hound, which will feature an array of coffee and espresso beverages, as well as gourmet dog bakery items. 

"Outdoor Beerdsman looks forward to expanding our footprint in downtown Boyne City, with the addition of The Hoppy Hound," Ivette Lopez said.  

Match on Main is a reimbursement grant program that provides a unique opportunity for new and expanding businesses located in Main Street districts. The grant provides funding to Select or Master level Michigan Main Street programs to support small business owners as they explore ways to improve the interior space.

"Boyne City Main Street couldn't be happier for Ivette and Outdoor Beerdsman on her expansion to The Hoppy Hound in downtown Boyne City. This is a great example of the support Main Street is able to provide to small businesses," said Kelsie King-Duff, Boyne City Main Street Executive Director. 

> Hoppy Hound is hoping to open in early November. Stay up to date on opening information by following @hoppyhoundcoffee on Instagram. For more information on downtown Boyne City visit www.boynecitymainstreet.com.

Calling all Boyne Area Chamber members... it is the time of year when we update the list of participating members in the Chamber Check program. In preparation for community members and businesses beginning their holiday gift shopping, we need to make sure the list is current because we give it to everyone who purchases Chamber Checks. Here is the current list of businesses that accept Chamber Checks. If your business is not on the list and would like to be a part of this "shop local" program, please contact the chamber today: info@boynechamber.com or 231-582-6222.

> More info on the Chamber Checks program.

Bob Huff celebration of life set for Oct. 19th at Eagles Hall

	Bob Huff bought the pharmacy in Boyne City in 1982.

A celebration of life for long-time local pharmacist Bob Huff will be held from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, October 19th at the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 106 River Street. Here is the full obituary f rom the Petoskey News-Review: 

It is with deep sadness that we morn the passing of a great man. On Sunday, September 29th, 2019, Robert (Bob) Lee Huff, 72, of Boyne City passed away at his home with his family by his side.  What an adventurous and colorful life Bob had. It began on the 15th of December 1946, when he was born to his proud parents Robert and Gertrude (Houghtaling) Huff. Bob grew up and graduated from Durand High School. After graduating, he enlisted and fought in the Vietnam War. He returned with a strong desire to help others and make a difference, so he put himself through school to be a pharmacist. He attended Ferris State University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State, where he graduated with a masters.  On September 5th, 1970, Bob married Nancy Ruelle in Durand, Michigan. He got a job at the first Perry Drugstore in Oxford. It wasn't long before Bob decided he wanted his own pharmacy. In 1982, Bob bought his own pharmacy in the heart of Boyne City and relocated his family. He immersed himself into Boyne City and over the years joined the art council, was active on parks and recreation committees and the Rotary Club, and even became the president of the Chamber of Commerce. 

Bob is survived by his daughter, Charity (Brian) Patten; son, Donovan Huff; granddaughters, Emma Kay Patten and Erin Elizabeth Patten; girlfriend, Carolynn Thomson; brother, Dan Huff and sisters, Nancy Hutchison and Pat Humphry. Full obituary.

Boyne City Main Street is pleased to announce the launch of a downtown recycling program. The organization, with support from the City of Boyne City Department of Public Works, will be running a pilot program for 6 weeks through November 8th. If successful, the organization plans for a full roll-out for Summer 2020. 

Visitors to downtown should look for the blue recycle barrels at four locations. These include the southwest corner of Water Street at Park Street, the northeast and southwest corners of Water Street at Lake Street, and the southwest corner of Ray Street at Lake Street.

Boyne City Main Street would like to thank Charlevoix County for the use of the blue recycle bins. 

Data will be collected during the pilot on the percentage of recyclable material collected. Be sure to recycle while visiting downtown Boyne City, and encourage others to do the same, to help the pilot be successful!

For more information on downtown Boyne City visit www.boynecitymainstreet.com.

	Dress For Chill volunteers at the Farmers Market

As we wait for the leaves to change color this year, one thing is certain.... Winter and cold weather are just around the corner and the Boyne City Eta Nu Charities Organization will be ready when it gets here. 

The Dress For Chill program has begun. Working with the Early Learning Program and Head Start Program for Preschoolers and Boyne City Elementary School, a group of 20 committee members will work to distribute new winter outerwear for students in need. This is the 12th year Eta Nu women have worked on this community project, fitting well over 100 students each year. 

The Dress For Chill committee members work together in the month of October to raise money in the community. They shop, organize, distribute and fit the students in NEW outfits in coordination with the schools. Last year the "Chill" committee outfitted 140 preschool and elementary students with new jackets, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens.

Although October is the busiest month for this program, committee members work all year long, especially during local store sales in November and December and end-of-season sales in January and February to purchase the garments at the best price possible. 

"Our local merchants have been wonderful partners in helping us provide high quality winter clothing for children in the Boyne City Area," said Dress For Chill Chairperson Charlotte Battjes.

Funds are raised through donations from community organizations, businesses and individuals. Fund donation canisters are also distributed to several area businesses in Boyne City. Eta Nu Co-President Mary Gergel, said, "Dress For Chill is one of the most successful community projects Eta Nu is involved with. It is a true community effort and we need the continued support of the community to make it work!"

> Fund donations are tax deductible. Checks may be made out to Eta Nu Charities and sent to P.O.Box 133, Boyne City, MI 4971.2

The City of Boyne City will pick up leaves Mondays and Fridays from October 14 through Nov. 11th. Set bagged leaves curbside anytime after the first day of pickup, in biodegradable paper yard waste bags. City crews will pick up bags as time allows. Biodegradable paper bags are available locally at Boyne City Hardware and Boyne Co-op or can be purchased from any other source. Please put only leaves in the bags, as the bags are not strong enough to hold sticks, sand, or stones and will tear upon lifting.

Brush will not be picked up curbside but may be brought to the North Boyne Compost Site. You may haul your own leaves, either bagged in biodegradable bags or unbagged, to the compost site on Robinson Street, open seven days a week for your convenience.

The chase is on! Let's catch 200 turkeys for Thanksgiving and give them to those in need at the Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Boyne City. Stop by Pat O'Brien Real Estate on Water Street through November 15th and give a donation of $20 for the purchase of a Thanksgiving turkey. There are 200 turkeys on the wall just waiting to be bagged and that's no Gobbledygook! Let's move these beautiful beasts from the wild to a neighbor's dinner table. With your help, the Good Neighbors Food Pantry will have enough turkeys to supply all those who shop at the pantry with a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Neighbors helping neighbors, that's Boyne City. 

> For more information about the pantry, call 231-497-8677, visit www.goodneighborsboyne.org, or email goodneighborsboyne@gmail.com. 

Kiersten's Ride, a 501(c)3 suicide prevention nonprofit organization, is sponsoring two important events this month. A half-day safeTALK training in suicide alertness skills will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Munson Wellness Center, 411 Bridge St., Charlevoix. The training is paid for by Kiersten's Ride and dinner will be provided by Munson. Flyer with details. To register, email KierstensRide@outlook.com . For questions call Lisa at 231-675-5047.

There will also be a two-day workshop on suicide intervention skills. Limited space is available for this two-day training from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, October 29-30, at East Jordan United Methodist Church, 201 4th Street, East Jordan. Both full days are required. Flyer with details. To register, email your name, cell phone #, your role in the community, and county you live in to KierstensRide@outlook.com . For questions call Lisa at 231-675-5047. Learn more about ASIST and see the evidence.

> Kiersten's Ride website.

Susan Russell, MA, PC, of Pyramid of Hope Counseling is pleased to offer a Women's Group on Wednesdays through October 30th. Please join me for helpful conversations on the subjects of self-image, change and control, communication, anxiety and depression, and self-compassion and self-care. You are sure to find and share compassion, respect, and understanding with women facing similar challenges. We will meet each Wednesday evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the offices of Pyramid of Hope Counseling, 5 W. Main Street, Boyne City. To reserve your spot, contact Susan at 231-459-5606 or Jill Valliere at 231-881-5001 to reserve your spot. The cost for the 5 weeks is $250 ($50 per session). "We have conducted these groups in the recent past with great success," Russell said.

> To learn more about our services, visit psychologytoday.com and search by name and city.

The City of Boyne City has openings on the City Planning Commission, as well as other boards and commissions. The openings on the Planning Commission were created when long-time members Joe St. Dennis and George Ellwanger announced they would be retiring from the commission. Library executive director Monica Kroondyk was appointed to the planning commission recently. Anyone interested can find more information and the application form here.

The Boyne City Rotary Club will hold an "open meeting" at 6 p.m. Monday, October 21, at Cafe Sante. The public is invited to attend and learn how Rotary contributes to the Boyne community and how our service projects benefit people around the world. This meeting will take the place of the usual weekly meeting held at 7 a.m. on the first, second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Boyne District Library Community Room. The club holds their evening open meeting once a month, on the third Monday, and all future open meetings are slated to be held at Cafe Sante.

Employees miss work when they're sick. Getting a yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family from flu and its potentially serious complications. The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated by the end of October. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is offering a community immunization clinic on Thursday, October 17th at Boyne City Middle School from 4-6 p.m. We also offer worksite clinics for employers who have 25 people or more that want to get their flu shot/other immunizations. We accept most insurances and provide assistance to those who are under or uninsured. To schedule an appointment at a clinic, call 1-800-432-4121. To schedule a worksite clinic, call Yvonne Louiselle at 231-547-7603.

   

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The Chamber/Main Street E-News comes to your inbox each Thursday morning. If you have news for next week, please send it by Tuesday to jim@boynechamber.com. More than 1,300 people open our newsletter each week, and you can reach them with your news release (no cost for Chamber members) or advertising message and a link for as little as $50. We have ads available starting October 31, and we are taking reservations through the end of the year.

> SPREAD THE NEWS - We'd love to send you and your friends the weekly Boyne Business News. Click here to subscribe .

The 2019 Rambler Sports Network Broadcast continues tonight, Thursday with a volleyball game as Boyne City hosts cross-county rival East Jordan. The broadcast goes live at 6:45 pm.  Tune in live to follow the game and more by clicking here or the graphic above. Password for this broadcast is 10.10 (always the date of the game). Viewers are invited to send a tweet to @teambcvi during the broadcast and be part of the game action.

Thanks to MI News 26 Presenting Sponsors Great Lakes Energy and Wolverine Power, this broadcast will be aired on MINEWS26 Charter Cable Channel 13 on Saturday at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 11 pm.

Special thanks to local sponsors: Boyne City Marathon (next to Family Fare), Boyne Country Provisions, KorthaseFlinn Insurance,TrueStream powered by Great Lakes Energy and WB Builders. RSN productions would not be possible without the support of our sponsors.

SWEET CAROLINE?! -  You never know what might happen at a Boyne City volleyball game! Consider this recent tweet from Petoskey News-Review Sports Editor  Drew Kochanny: " If Boyne City's singing and dance moves between sets could be used for points during matches they might be undefeated. Ramblers just led the whole gym in singing Sweet Caroline." Learn the lyrics before the game.

HOMECOMING NEXT WEEK - RSN will broadcast the Ramblers football game as they host Benzie Central on Friday, Oct. 18.

	Fall color from Siegrist Farms.

This Saturday, Oct. 12th, will be the final outdoor Boyne City Farmers Market for the season. The market will move indoors to the lobby of Boyne City Hall on Saturday, Oct.19th. Don't be sad that summer is over because we can now celebrate all that is beautiful about what comes next! Be sure to stop by the market for everything from pumpkins to fall plants. The colors are amazing and will look oh-so-sweet on your porch and in your kitchen! Make sure you stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram to see pictures of fresh new produce every week. The market is a program of Boyne City Main Street. To sign up for our  newsletter, email farmersmarket@boynecity.com. More information.

>  BRIDGE CARD and Double Up tokens are available at the Market Manager's Booth. Match up to $20 in SNAP for fruits and veggies with Double Up Food Bucks.

The pet-friendly Annual Boyne City Halloween Parade returns to downtown on Thursday, October 31st. Lineup starts at 4:30pm along Lake Street in front of Lake Street Market. The parade will begin shortly afterwards at 4:45pm, moving north along Lake Street, turning on Water Street, turning at Park Street and ending at the First Presbyterian Church's Trunk or Treat.

After the parade, Boyne City Firefighters will be handing out treats for kids at the Fire Hall and the Bookmobile will be handing out candy and bookmarks redeemable for free books at the Boyne District Library. Trick or treating around town is from 5-8pm.

If you are interested in volunteering during the parade - standing and monitoring at the street closures - contact Jessica White at jessicaboyneace@gmail.com or call 231-582-6532.

TRUNK & TREAT - First Presbyterian Church, Boyne City is hosting the 14th Annual Trunk and Treat from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 31, between the Early Learners building and the church. Pine Street will be closed between Park and East Streets. Setup time is 4:30 on Pine Street. All community members and organizations willing and able to participate are encouraged and welcome. We recommend at least 800 +/- wrapped candy or treats (pencils, pens, healthy snacks, etc.). If you have any questions, call the First Presbyterian Church 582-7983 or e-mail secretary@fpboyne.org .

CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN PARTY  will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 27, hosted by the women of the Eagles Auxiliary and held at the Boyne City Eagles Club. Children 12 and under are invited with their families to join them for food, fun, games and prizes. There is no charge for admission. Note that this party is on a Sunday this year, not on a Saturday as in previous years.

BC LANES "TRUNK & TREAT will be held on October 31st in their parking lot from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be a prize for the best decorated trunk. No registration necessary, just show up. Limited open bowling and laser tag will be available.

Dare to be spooked on a Zipline Adventure Tour in the dark at Boyne Mountain on the weekends of October 18-19 & 25-26. Frightening creatures are lurking in the woods and the trails lead zipliners through haunted scenes with all the gore you love about Halloween. Danger is abound for thrills of a peculiar nature. Can you handle the Zip of Terror?! Only one way to find out...bwahahahaha! 

• Tours leave every 30 minutes from 7-11 p.m.
• Only $69 in advance 
• Must weigh 65+ lbs to participate
• Not suitable for young children
• Costume Crawl on Saturday, October 26 
• Complimentary Wagon Rides
• Nightly food and beverage specials
• Details and reservations

October is Hero Month at Avalanche Bay and they want to thank all of our real-life heroes. Avalanche Bay will provide discounts for individuals in emergency medical services, fire services, law enforcement and emergency management. 

Every weekend in October, heroes enjoy a discounted rate of $25 per person for themselves and up to three family members. Tickets can be purchased at the door with a qualifying ID. More information.

Welcome to the first annual Boyne City 4C's Crawl For The Cure Pub Crawl Bingo. It is a pub crawl with a twist on Saturday, November 2. Registration will open at 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Street Pub, the crawl starts at 5, and door prize drawing will take place at 9 p.m. at the Boyne City Tap Room.

The $25 entry fee includes a T-shirt with Bingo card. Once you pick up your T-shirt and bingo card, crawl at your own pace to all our fantastic participating establishments: Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen, Lake Street Pub, Red Mesa Grill, Cafe Sante, Boyne City Tap Room, Long Road Distillers, Boyne City Eagles and Friggy's SOBO Pub. T-shirts will be guaranteed for those who pre-register before October 19th. Cards will be provided for anyone who does not pre-register or arrive in time to receive a shirt. 

In addition to completing tasks, participants can also look for food and drink specials in the participating establishments. Several have also agreed to provide free soft drinks for designated drivers.

Complete Bingo cards by finding items and participating in tasks at each of the participating establishments. The more Bingos you get, the more times you are entered for door prizes at the end of the evening. Charlevoix County Transit will provide transportation; call 231.582.6900 to arrange for rides.

Proceeds benefit the Chain Of Lakes Relay For Life including Antrim, Charlevoix , Kalkaska Counties. Relay For Life benefits the American Cancer Society, which in addition to doing cancer research, oversees many other programs to benefit cancer patients and their families including rides to treatment, free lodging at Hope Lodge, personal cancer guides, breast cancer support, and hair loss and mastectomy products. 

> Participants can pre-register at Event Brite or contact Syrina Dawson at syrina@charter.net. Don't forget to include your T-shirt size. Print a flier.

Independence Village of Petoskey invites you to join them for an exclusive wine tasting and culinary pairing from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, October 17th. Wines will be carefully paired by Ed Brehm, Certified Sommelier, of Boyne Provisions. Culinary offerings will be created by Executive Chef Andrew Colvin of Independence. Come and enjoy exceptional hors d' oeurves, wine and music and see for yourself why so many families and residents have chosen Independence Village of Petoskey. End your evening with a tour of our beautiful community. 

> Please RSVP to 231-348-8498 by October 11. Independence Village is located at 965 Hager Drive, Petoskey. Print a flier for this event.

Boyne City Kiwanis Club is organizing their 8th annual Turkey Trot 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk to be held at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. The race will begin and end at City Hall, 319 N. Lake St. Packet pick-up will be the day before event from 2-6pm at Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen. T-shirts are guaranteed if entry form is received by November 20. For further information email boynecitytrot@gmail.com. Entrants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to Boyne area food pantries. Here is a race registration form to print, register online or pick up a form at the Boyne Area Chamber, Edward Jones, Kilwins of Boyne City, or Lake Charlevoix Coffee.

Boyne Meets Broadway tickets are now on sale for performances on Friday & Saturday, Nov. 22-23. Seating begins at 5:30 with a fabulous meal provided by the Boyne City High School Hospitality Department starting at 6 pm. 

A 90-minute Broadway revue will begin around 7:30 followed by dessert and coffee in the Commons. 

Tickets are $25 per person, and this event always sells out. Checks can be made to BCHS Drama. You will not want to miss this incredible event showcasing 70 of our BCHS students.

> To purchase tickets, contact any cast member, contact the high school office at 231-439-8100 or come to the high school auditorium on Saturday mornings from 10 am to noon.

It's officially fall, and that means the Boyne Valley Garden Club is taking orders in their annual Holiday Wreath & Garland Sale. A link to the order form is included here: 5 wreath sizes and 1 garland length are available. Place your order with payment on or before Saturday, November 9th. Unless other arrangements are made, plan to pick up your order at the Boyne City Eagles Hall on Thursday, November 21st, from 9AM-noon. This annual sale is the Garden Club's biggest fundraiser of the year, and proceeds are used to purchase flowers and supplies for the 12 community gardens in and around Boyne City that are planted and maintained by club volunteers. Once again, we count on your support to continue making Boyne Beautiful.

The Boyne Area Senior Center is hosting some special events this month. They include an Octoberfest Party on Friday, Oct. 11, a new eyeglass clinic on Oct. 22, a Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31. Live music is featured at 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday and Friday. Fit and Balance exercise classes are held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. The Silver Screen Movie Club ($4 includes movie, popcorn, drink) is held on the second Tuesday of the month. You can stay up to date on the latest goings on at Charlevoix County Senior Center sites by liking their Facebook page, searching Charlevoix County Commission on Aging or visiting their website. The Senior Center hosts lunches on weekdays. Click here for a calendar of activities, lunch menu and entertainment at the Boyne Area Senior Center. The Charlevoix Commission on Aging and the Veterans Affairs Office invite all veterans to join us every Tuesday for a Veterans Social beginning at 9am and free lunch for veterans beginning at 11:30 a.m. Veterans and all seniors can contact the Charlevoix County Transit for free rides to and from the Senior Centers by calling 231-582-6900. 

> The Boyne Area Senior Center is located at 411 E. Division St., Boyne City, 231-582-6682. Site coordinator is Loretta Bayless .

Everyone is invited to "strap on your booths and join us" for a Western hoedown from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, October 12th the Boyne City Eagles Hall, 106 River Street. Admission is $5 with live music and hors d'oeuvres provided. The party is open to the public.