The first 500 guests attending the Chamber's Business & Community Expo on Friday, November 1st, will receive a complimentary tote bag and an entry in our door prize raffles. 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.  The business showcase is  traditionally our largest networking event of the year with a  big crowd of local residents and business people. . 

> A dmission is $5 per person.    

> List of exhibitors . 

> Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and our Executive Sponsors:  

   Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square

   Up North Imagewear

   Charlevoix State Bank  

   Boyne City Gazette  

   4Front Credit Union  

> Associate Sponsors - Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital 

Friends of the Boyne District Library invite the public to Brunch and Books on Sunday, November 3rd at Cafe Sante in Boyne City. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cafe Sante will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from food items sold during the breakfast and brunch to the non-profit group.

"The Friends organization is thrilled to be collaborating with Cafe Sante for this fundraiser, which helps us support many of the Boyne District Library's outreach programs," said Geri Dietze, secretary of the Friends group. "Every dollar we earn through various fundraising efforts promotes the library's mission to 'engage, educate and empower over a lifetime.'"

Brunch and Books will feature a silent auction of collectible and vintage books, including Michigan and local literature. A rare copy of Louisa May Alcott's Flower Fables will be available for bids. "We hope everyone at the brunch will find something they would like to add to their home libraries," said Julie Hasse, an organizer of the event, "and everyone will receive a free children's or young adult book to take home."

The Friends of the Boyne District Library raises money to sponsor the Boyne Reads program, special speakers, children's programs and book gifts, visits with Santa and healthful snacks for library visitors. "We have a dedicated corner of the library shelves to display the books we sell, and we hit the streets every Friday during Stroll The Streets with a large and varied sampling of books for sale," said Dietze. "We encourage donations of gently used books throughout the year. We aim to be the Boyne District Library's best friend."

CEREMONY - The Boyne City American Legion will hold their annual Veterans Day ceremony in the Legion building, 302 S. Lake St., at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. The public is invited to attend.

FREE LUNCH AT SENIOR CENTER - The Charlevoix County Transit System and the Commission on Aging are again working together again to provide free lunch and free rides on Friday, Nov. 8, for senior veterans to any of the three mainland Senior Centers. Veterans can contact County Transit for free rides to and from the Senior Centers on all Tuesdays and Nov. 8 by calling 231-582-6900. They should bring their veteran ID card, or a means of identifying themselves as a veteran. The senior centers will have a roast beef or pollack almondine dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, soup and apple crisp. Paul Ferris will provide live music in Boyne City.

BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL is inviting all veterans to join them at school on Friday, November 8th for their Veterans Day ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 10:30am in the gymnasium and will be followed by a complimentary lunch for all veterans. Guests may purchase lunch for $5. RSVP is appreciated - (231) 549-2211.

VETERANS NIGHT OUT -  Join Boyne City Hardware for their first-ever Veterans Night Out, honoring our nation's active, former and retired Military heroes from 6-8 p.m. Friday, November 8. All veterans are invited, along with one guest, to enjoy 20% off store-wide, plus a fun evening celebrating community, camaraderie and country. The first 24 veterans through the door at 6 p.m. get a free gift bag valued well over $50. Enjoy refreshments, complimentary cocktails, free samples and interactive stations with chances to win amazing prizes throughout the evening. Prize drawings will be held every 15 minutes.

	George and Linda Armstrong

Challenge Mountain's Spirit Day Camp has wrapped up a successful 35th year. The summer day camp is designed for individuals living with disabilities to enjoy recreational and leisure activities. 

George Armstrong, a Petoskey High School special education teacher, started Spirit Day Camp in 1984 so students with disabilities could experience life at summer camp. Recently, Armstrong was recognized by Michigan Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) as the 2019 Special Education Teacher of the Year. At the MCEC awards ceremony, Armstrong's dedication to his profession was summarized perfectly:

"He sees the best in people and has the personality to bring a positive, yet honest and realistic, attitude to every situation. His realness earns the trust of students, families and coworkers. George is an inspiration and mentor to new and seasoned staff members. He is admired for his kindness, dedication, resourcefulness and wisdom. In the words of one of his students, 'he is very generous and he thinks of everyone and not himself.'"

Armstrong's wife, Linda, is the Challenge Mountain Program Director. "We are fortunate to have both Linda and George as part of our Challenge Mountain team," Challenge Mountain Executive Director Elizabeth Looze explains. "Their energy and dedication make Spirit Day Camp and all Challenge Mountain programs successful."

Challenge Mountain wrapped up its Spirit Day Camp 2020 fundraising campaign at the end of August, exceeding the $30,000 goal, raising $31,464 from 37 donors. Individual donations ranged from $80 to a $10,000 grant from DTE. "Now we are working on launching our year-end appeal next month that helps to fund over 50% of our year-round adaptive recreational programming. It's an exciting time of year," Looze said.

> Full press release.

Thrive 45° Young Professionals Group announces registration is open for the next Cultivate workshop on Intentional Leadership. This workshop is the fourth in a leadership series hosted by Thrive 45º in partnership with the Petoskey Chamber, geared towards professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.

Join us Thursday, November 7th, from 8 to 10 a.m. for a deep dive with three leaders who will give you strategies, methods, and tools you need to become an intentional leader. Improving your leadership skills all starts with a shift in mindset and examining how you work with those around you. You'll be able to take the skills you learn in the morning and put them into practice by lunchtime the same day.  Speakers and topics are:

The workshop takes place at Genesis Center, 1124 Northmen Drive, Petoskey. Register right away, there is only space for 60 attendees. Register online or call the Petoskey Chamber at (231) 347-4150 before 5pm Monday, November 4. Admission fee is $25.

Thrive 45 is a young professionals network supported by The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce serving Northern Michigan above the 45th parallel. Thrive 45 has over 1,000 members. The group's mission to bring young professionals together to build meaningful friendships and connections by empowering its members to create opportunities for themselves and others. 

> For more information about the Thrive 45 visit www.thrive45.org.

	Eta Nu packs up new outerwear for dozens of local kids.

The women of Eta Nu are diligently at work on the 12th Dressed for Chill project as fall ushers in reminders of cold weather. Dressed for Chill provides all new outerwear - coats, pants, boots, gloves and hats - to keep Boyne City elementary students warm during the winter months. The program was initiated when the group was made aware of how many children could not go out and play during winter because of a lack of warm clothing.

Last winter 146 students received new coats, snow pants, boots, gloves and hats. Charlotte Battjes, Dressed for Chill chairperson, expects the number to be slightly higher this year. Also receiving new outerwear are approximately 39 Head Start and Early Learner students.

Kickoff starts at the end of September each year when the Dressed for Chill committee members begin to raise money in the community, shop for the clothing, organize, distribute and fit the new outfits to the students. Funds are raised through donations from community organizations, businesses, individuals and grants. Canisters have been distributed to several businesses in the community and committee members have collected funds at the Boyne City Harvest Festival and the Boyne City Farmers Market. 

> DONATIONS are tax-deductible. Checks may be made out to Eta Nu Charities and sent to P.O. Box 133, Boyne City MI 49712. Also, individual donations to United Way may be directed specifically to Eta Nu Charities/Dressed for Chill.

First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City is celebrating Thanksgiving each Sunday in November at 11 a.m.

November 3: The Power of Thanksgiving

November 10: The Obstacles to Thanksgiving

November 17: The Opportunities for Thanksgiving

Their Christmas and Advent theme is "Heaven and Nature Sing: Bringing Joy to the World." There will be a "Light of Joy" Intergenerational Advent Celebration on Dec. 7 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Advent services will be on Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. Advent Bible Study will be held each Wednesday in December at 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Service at 7 p.m. will be "Joy Has Dawned" choral presentation with congregational singing, communion, and candlelight. All Sunday morning services September through May begin at 11 a.m. Sunday services begin at 10 in June, July and August.

The City of Boyne City will pick up leaves Mondays and Fridays from now 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. 

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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 November 14th, and we are taking reservations through the end of the year.

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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.  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. 

> 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 with details.

On Friday, November 1, Crooked Tree Arts Center's Performing Arts Series continues with Alan Turner at 7:30 p.m. With his rugged good looks and rich baritone vocals, southeastern Michigan's Alan Turner has been touted as a "Tim McGraw with a Toby Keith attitude." That, coupled with the power of Turner's Steel Horse Band, makes for a promising night of fun, soulful country music on Crooked Tree Art Center's stage.

Make it a "Date Night" and drop the kids off at our inaugural Kids' Night Out. Kids ages 5-10 can hang out in the Arts Center's Visual Arts and Dance studios, enjoying pizza, art projects, a movie and more, while parents enjoy free time and the concert. Drop-off begins at 5:30 p.m., with pick-up occurring when the concert ends. Cost is $15 per child and $10 for each additional sibling.

Performing Arts Series tickets are $25 for CTAC Members, $35 for Non-Members, and $10 for students.For more information about Performing Arts Series events, and to buy tickets, contact CTAC at (231) 347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents a Sunday Series concert with The Cummings String Quartet, a northern Michigan-based ensemble of professionals. Named after the benefactors of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, the quartet also serves as teachers and artistic representatives of the Gerber program. The performance is at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Park St., Boyne City with a reception to follow performance. Sunday Series provides free chamber music with small ensembles of musicians from the orchestra. The venue location rotates throughout northern Michigan neighborhoods. Generous support for the Sunday Series is provided by Carolyn Klender.

On Wednesday, November 6, Good Neighbors is holding a Ladies' Bunco Night at the Eagles Hall. Admission is $25 per person and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Good Neighbors Food Pantry to help supply Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to our local pantry families. Complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and a fabulous Silent Auction will round out the event. Seating is limited and we are getting close to selling out. Contact Linda Burnham at linda@lburnham.net to reserve your spot. For more information about Good Neighbors, visit www.goodneighborsboyne.org, or call 231-497-8677. The pantry is located in the Boyne Area Free Clinic Building at 624 State St. in Boyne City.

The Munson Charlevoix Wellness Workshop is offering cholesterol screenings, a workshop on The Art of Healthy Eating "A Green Thanksgiving", and Evening Yoga Workshops. The Wellness Workshop is located at 411 Bridge Street in Charlevoix.

Wellness Wednesday Cholesterol Screening is every Wednesday from 8am-11am. Health screens include: Total Cholesterol, HDL, TC/HDL Ratio, Glucose Level, Body Mass Index Score, Muscle and Fat Percentages, and a Blood Pressure Reading. Cost for the service is $15, no appointment necessary. Participants will receive all test results at the time of the screening and a "Know Your Numbers" log to track progress. A Registered Nurse will adapt health consultation and educational materials to individual results. For more information, contact the office of Community Health Education at the Wellness Workshop at 231-437-3482 or by email at chx-wellness@mhc.net

The Art of Healthy Eating "A Green Thanksgiving" is the theme of the plant-based cooking class on November 13th at the Wellness Workshop from 6pm-8pm. Come and learn how to make this year's "big meal" a little healthier without losing the flavor. Other classes in this series include: December 4th "Vegietizers & Potlucks," January 8th "New Year Reboot," and February 12th "Valentine's Day Raw Chocolates." Cost is $25 per person, per class. Call (231) 437-3482 to register. 

Evening Yoga on Mondays. Beginning on Monday, November 4th the Wellness Workshop will be offering an evening yoga class from 5:15-6:15pm. Cost is $10 per class or purchase an 11-class punch card for $75 for those 59 years and under and $50 for those 60 years and over. Punch card is good for all Yoga and Body Fit classes. As always, your first class is free. For more information, call 231-437-3482 or email chx-wellness@mhc.net.

If you're looking for a chance to dabble a bit in the studio or enjoy a fun evening out, you've found the right place. Create Community Arts Studio offers a supportive studio environment for adults looking to unlock their creativity. Participants sign up through 'Studio Foodie' to participate in the mix & mingle and engage in meaningful conversations with others in the beautiful studio. Gentle step-by-step instructions from local artist Jen Barratt will guide you in developing dynamic paintings in a space that allows everyone to create and grow together. Starting this November, the studio will offer adult painting sessions with a fun mix and mingle to help you relax and unwind with friends. Jen's gentle yet lively instruction will engage participants with the chance to explore their creativity and develop one-of-a kind works of art. The studios opens at 6p.m. for a mix and mingle with small appetizers and drinks. Participants register online through Studio Foodie to make food arrangements. Painting sessions take place in the main studio from 6:30-9:30p.m. Let's Paint! is intended to be an adult getaway to relax and have time for yourself and socialize with friends. We invite you to bring along a friend, and enjoy a night out discovering your creative side. There is limited seating available and reservations must be made in advance. The studio provides all your supplies along with instructions. No prior skills or experience are necessary to join in the fun. 

> More information on Let's Paint and upcoming sessions, which start on Nov. 12 and 19.

Stiggs Brewery's next "Pint and Paint" is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th from 6 - 9 p.m. in the basement of the brewery. June Storm, well known local artist and painting instructor, will be helping participants  create a winter landscape painting using acrylic paints. It will be different than the painting June did last year. All supplies needed will be provided and your $25 fee includes a drink from the bar. Profits will go to the Create Community Arts Center. Sign-up by calling Sue at 231-582-7567, email sue@shangrilahouse or mail a check to Susan Metzger, 05804 Lake Street, Boyne City MI 49712. Event flier to print.

Information for all Boyne District Library events and programs can also be found online at www.boynelibrary.org.

LEGO Jam Building Bonanza will be held for three nights this fall as the library will unleash its entire LEGO collection. Yeeeeee-haw! RSVP preferred, but not required. Ages 6-12. The next session is Wednesday, November 6th from 6-7:30pm.

Holiday Card Make & Take will be held Saturday, November 9th from 10am-12 noon. Participants will have pre-cut projects to work on, as well as time and materials to create their own, one-of-a-kind holiday cards. Adults only please. RSVP required at www.boynelibrary.org/adult-programs  or call 231-582-7861. Free program, materials included. 

Genealogy: Getting Started Q & A will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 10th with Patrick McCleary. RSVP appreciated.

Greasy Pages Book Club: the Youth Department is sponsoring a book club for kids ages 11-17 that meets on the second Thursday of every month, 5-6 pm. The next meeting is November 14th. We will discuss this month's book selection, "The Jumbies," by Tracey Baptiste while eating pizza. Free copies of the book are available to those interested. RSVP. Limited space available!

Consumers Education Series continues with "Personal Finance." Join us Thursday, November 21st at 6pm as BCHS and NCMC business teacher Andy Place gives us some tips about how to handle personal finances. Adults and teens 14+ are welcome. Free class, but RSVP required online or call 231-582-7861. Join us at 5:30pm for a light dinner.

Lunchtime Brown Bag Book Club next meeting is Tuesday, November 26th from 12-1pm. Come late, leave early, bring your lunch, and plan to spend your lunch time with us to discuss our book of the month, The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown.

Thanksgiving hours: Boyne District Library will close early at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27th, and will be closed all day Thursday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The library will re-open at 9am Friday, November 29th. 

Additional adult and family programs in November include:

 * 9am Mondays, free Yoga Class with Reb Andrews, No class November 11th.

 * 10am Mondays, Toddler Tales & Tunes

 * 10am Tuesdays, Storytime

 * Beginning Computer Classes every Tuesday at 2pm. 

 * Tai Chi Club meets every Wednesday, 10am, cost is $5 per session. 

 * Dungeons & Dragons Club for youth will have their final meeting for 2019 on Tuesday, November 5th from 3:30-5pm. RSVP required.

 * November's Sensory Storytime for our special needs adult patrons will take place Friday, November 1st at 10am. RSVP required & caregivers must accompany participants. 

 * A Special Movie Group meets at 11am every third Friday each month for special needs adult patrons. RSVP required and caregivers must attend.

 * The Boyne District Library Book Club meets at 7pm on November 25th. This month's book is The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon.

Wine tasting events return to Cafe Sante on Tuesday, November 5.  The evening starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and features four wines from Central France presented by Certified Sommelier Michael Zagaroli and expertly paired with four dishes from the Cafe Sante kitchen. Wines will be offered for sale by the bottle or by the case at discounted pricing. Now is your chance to try before you buy and stock up for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. Space is limited to 32 guests. The $35 tickets may be purchased online for an evening of wine, food, and fun inclusive of tax and gratuity.

WINTER BIERGARTEN - Cafe Sante is featuring a Winter Biergarten menu from 11 a.m. to closing on Wednesdays and Thursdays. They are featuring German food, $5 German beers and piped-in German music. Sit on their heated covered porch and feel transported to a winter biergarten in Germany. The menu of German food offerings includes House-made Bratwurst, German Beer Cheese, Bacon Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Warm Potato Salad, Biergarten Burger, Pork Schnitzel Sandwich and more.

Boyne City Kiwanis Club is organizing their 9th 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 for 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 daily lunches on weekdays including a Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31. The menu includes ghoulish ground beef ghoulash and anti-vampire garlic bread.  

Live music is featured at 11:30 a.m. each Wednesday and Friday. 

Veterans Appreciation Event is scheduled for Friday, November 8, at all Charlevoix County senior centers. Please join us in thanking our veterans.

Join us an any of the Charlevoix County senior centers on Friday, November 22, for our Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner & Celebration.

The Boyne Area Senior Center Fit and Balance Class times have changed to 10a to 11a every Wednesday and Friday.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging is excited to collaborate with AARP to provide a Driving Safety Class to our aging community on Wednesday, November 13, from 10a-4p at our East Jordan Senior Center. This course is intended as a review and could potentially save our aging adults money on their car insurance. (Please check with your individual automotive insurance carrier to see what your personal savings would be by completing the class) To sign up, contact Brenda at (231) 536-7831.

All of the county senior centers and the Commission on Aging Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, in celebration of the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

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.  Click here for a calendar of activities, lunch menu and entertainment at the Boyne Area Senior Center. 

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