The Expo always draws a good crowd.

Exhibitor registration is now open 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 from 3-7 p.m. 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 non-profit.,  including an 8-ft. table and two chairs. Exhibitors must be Boyne Chamber members.

The Expo also offers sponsor opportunities for additional exposure and first choice of booth locations. The Expo is traditionally our largest networking event of the year, giving exhibitors exposure to hundreds of local residents and business people in attendance. 

> Registration and details.

> Sponsor opportunities - Sponsors can choose prime booth locations, and 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 and their own sponsor banner, and much more.  

The Boyne City Harvest Festival is a fall festival that you will not want to miss! Here are some of the fun things planned in downtown Boyne City on Saturday, September 28th from 8am-4pm:

• Boyne City Farmers Market (with more than 50 vendors) will be lining the streets. Vendors will be selling a variety of harvest items, including apples, pumpkins, squash, apple butter, jam, honey, and cider, among other things/
• More than 20 arts and crafts vendors will be showcasing their talents.
• Lots of fun for the kids with numerous children's games.
• Hay rides.
• Scarecrows made by downtown residents and businesses. Entry form deadline is Sept. 20th and scarecrows must be assembled and displayed by 9 a.m. on Sept. 27th. Details and contest entry form.
• Lively music performed by local musicians.

Portions of Water Street and Lake Streets will be closed to traffic during the festival. 

Here is the schedule of six live music performers :

11 am to 1:30 pm Dwain Martin & Friends Holly Keller-Thompson Northern Nites

1:30 pm to 4 pm Full Moon Jam The Sunshine String Band Wyatt & Shari Knapp

The festival is organized and supported by Boyne City Main Street.   Join us as we shop the market and arts and craft vendors and spend time enjoying all that the downtown area has to offer.

Several local businesses are providing special programs, fun, food and drink for the Sept. 28th Boyne City Harvest Festival:

> PAINTING CLASSES - Boyne City Hardware is partnering with Casa de Colores - Instructional Acrylic Painting Classes to hold two free Kids' Painting Classes during the September 29th Harvest Festival. Little ones can explore their creative sides while parents enjoy the downtown Farmers Market and live music. Classes are instructed by the fun and patient Belinda who will guide her students to create a fall-themed masterpiece. We're holding two sessions: 12-1pm and 2-3pm. Advance registration is required by calling 231-582-6532 or emailing jessicaboyneace@gmail.com. Recommended for ages 5 and up and class sizes are limited to 12 reserve your spot soon. This is a free event sponsored by Boyne City Hardware. Details.

> BOOKMOBILE from the Boyne District Library will be on the street and open for everyone

> BEER TASTING - Boyne Provisions will host a beer tasting with Founders Brewing Co. from noon until 3pm.

> CAFE SANTE is featuring German food, German beer and German wine features through the weekend with live music from 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

> OPEN HOUSE at Shaggy's Skis. See how they turn wood, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and plastic into a pair of skis, 3-6 p.m. at 444 Boyne Ave.

> VOTE for your favorite scarecrow on the Chamber's Facebook page. 

> GREAT PUMPKIN RUN has been cancelled by the Humane Society.

> SEND US your Harvest special events or offers - email jim@boynechamber.com by Tuesday.

	A past scarecrow display at Boyne City Hardware.

The Harvest Festival Scarecrow Contest deadline has been extended to Friday, Sept. 20th. Sign up now - then you still have a week to put up your scarecrow by the 27th. 

The Boyne Chamber is inviting you to create and display scarecrows that are funny, scary, cute and most of all, original. This year's Scarecrow Contest theme is "Animals." Pick your favorite or maybe your scariest - just have fun!  New this year: judging will be done by the public via Facebook during the Sept. 28th Harvest Festival.

Click here for fillable PDF registration form with rules. Prizes will be awarded. Here are some of the rules:

The Scarecrow Contest is open to any business, organization, student/kids, and resident/individual.  Entry forms should be received by Friday, September 20th to determine the location of your scarecrow in downtown Boyne City.  Entrants are responsible for installing their scarecrowsany time from now through 9 a.m. Friday, September 27th. Entrants are responsible for removing their scarecrows by Nov. 4th.  Email a photo of your completed scarecrow to the Chamber at info@boynechamber.com . The winner of each category will be determined by the most votes on the Chamber's Facebook page.

> For more information, call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222.

	The Community Christmas Committee was the first chamber member to use our conference room for their recent meeting.

Did you know... that a benefit of being a Boyne Chamber member is that you are welcome to use the chamber's conference room for no charge. It is located in the chamber's new office at 115 S. Lake Street, and it's perfect for small meetings, interviews, off-site staff evaluations and similar uses. The room holds 6 to 8 people comfortably and the chamber's wifi is available. We just ask that you give us advance notice of when you would like to reserve the conference room by calling 231-582-6222 or emailing lisa@boynechamber.com .

 

At The Brook, senior living is all about enjoying life. 

We offer residents a wide variety of activities so they can connect with each other  and share good times! What's more, our committed staff is passionate 

about quality care, ensuring your loved one always feels right at home.

For more information on our Assisted and Independent Living opportunities,

visit www.BrookRetirement.com or call 231-582-4300 

to schedule a tour or reserve your room today.

The Chamber's 1st Annual Golf Outing was a sell-out and a big success last Thursday at Boyne Mountain's Alpine Course. Next year's Golf Outing will be at Boyne's Monument Course, and we're already working with Boyne to nail down a date in mid-September. We greatly appreciate their help making this event happen on a world-class golf course with great food, drink and ambience at the Beach House restaurant on Deer Lake.

We are also grateful to our Chamber Ambassadors, who spearheaded this event and helped us with the planning. 

And, finally, thanks to the 80 golfers, 20 sponsors and 10 businesses that donated prizes for our winners. Our Special Edition Newsletter has the full roundup of the  winners and sponsors with lots of pictures. 

Boyne City's new Tractor Supply Company store has opened, and the Chamber will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday. Stacy Morris is the manager of the store, which is located across from Louie's Market at 1200 S. M75. A grand opening sale with 10% off "already low prices" (except Carhartt) will run from today through Sunday, Sept. 22.  What can you buy at Tractor Supply Company? Everything except tractors. At TSC, customers find everything they need to maintain their farms, ranches, homes and animals. TSC's products include: clothing, equine and pet supplies, tractor/trailer parts and accessories, lawn and garden supplies, sprinkler/irrigation parts, power tools, fencing, welding and pump supplies, riding mowers and more. The store phone number is 231-582-2882.

Robin Lee Berry has a dream. She'd like to help create a North Country Hemingway Festival, possibly starting in 2022 and including Boyne City, Petoskey, Walloon Lake and Charlevoix. The idea started when she worked with local documentary filmmaker George Colburn, who asked her to write and perform the theme song for the "Young Hemingway and His Enduring Eden" film. Berry, local historian Ed May and Scott MacKenzie are now organizing a Young Hemingway Portal event for Saturday, October 5th.

A cast of local residents (in early 1900s period costume) will give short performances at 8 or 9 locations around the downtown area. At each location, tales of young Ernie's pre-World War I adventures in Boyne City - be they from gossip, hearsay or rumour - will be initiated by postman Scott McKenzie.

The event will begin at 12 Noon at Freshwater Art Gallery, 217 S Lake St., and is expected to last until 4 p.m.  You can start or stop touring at any location.  At 4:15, a social hour begins at Freshwater, hosted by the owners, Robin Lee Berry and her husband Tony Williams. 

> Anyone interested in playing the part of local citizens from the early 1900s, when young Hemingway fished, played and worked in the vicinity of  Boyne City, Horton Bay, Charlevoix and Petoskey, is invited to contact Berry at 231-582-2588 or via emial, robin@robinleeberry.com.  Watch this newsletter for more details about this Oct. 5 event.

Final inspections were completed last Thursday and the long-awaited Provisions Wine Lounge opened for business immediately following. Owner Ed Brehm commented, "We very much appreciate the hard work and patience of our team and our contractors. We hope to see you soon!" Check out the great photos of the newly renovated interior and a few of their small plates from Kim Mettler of Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography.  

Here are some comments from the Wine Lounge Facebook page:

> Looks amazing in there!

> The new place GLOWS...that will be of especial importance as the days shorten...right into the ski season...and the fireplace will of course help with that

> Stunning!! But we all know if Ed and Kristine are behind it, it will be nothing less!

> We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last night, with wonderful service, amazing dishes and and good cheer to put a smile on your face!

The Wine Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 12 Noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. They offer 75+ curated wines, classic cocktails made with premium ingredients, craft beer from Michigan and "small plates" offered after 4 p.m. daily. It is managed by Provisions employee Chloe Chaffee and is located at 123 Water Street, next door with a connecting doorway to the Wine Emporium and Deli and Boyne Country Provisions. Check the Wine Lounge Facebook page for updates. 

Area high school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity once again to tour some of the region's most unique, innovative and important manufacturing facilities. Manufacturers across the country and across the street use MFG Day as an opportunity to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturers.Tours will take place October 8, 9 and 10 during school hours at several locations throughout Charlevoix, Antrim, Cheboygan and Emmet counties. Transportation to and from the manufacturing sites will be coordinated by the individual school districts.  Participating manufacturers from Boyne City include Industrial Magnetics, Lexamar, Precision Edge, and Shaggy's Skis.  Community partners working together to organize Manufacturing Day are the Char-Em Career & Technical Education, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, local school disstricts and local chambers of commerce including the Boyne Area Chamber.  Flyer to print .

	Lions show their "Don't pollute Drains to Waterways" decals.

The Boyne Valley Lions in conjunction with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and Project WAVE (Watershed Action Volunteer Experience) has placed "Don't Pollute Drains to Waterways and Drains to Rivers" decals on all storm water drains in Boyne City. The tally resulted in the affixing of nearly 550 decals to storm water drains across the city. The Lions, whose motto is "We serve," made for a perfect partner with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. The entire club pitched in, and the club's pride to protect our environment can be seen in the adjacent picture.  

The Lions are also known for diabetes education and free screening initiatives; KidSight screening for early onset visual impairments; White Cane fund-raising for the visually impaired; local school activities including Robotics Club, school trips, elementary field days, sports boosters; participate and serve volunteers in "Buff up Boyne;" serve hungry elementary school students at Field Days and school carnival; Project WAVE Lions initiatives; financial support to Girl Scouts, PAWS with a Cause, Boyne District Library, Alzheimer's Fund, CROP Hunger Walk, and Charlevoix Area Humane Society.

The Lions Club meets at noon every Wednesday at the Boyne District Library. For information on becoming a Lion contact James Richman, Membership Chairman, at mr.richman@gmail.com.

	Dr. Bryan Shumaker

Bryan Shumaker, MD, Board-certified Urologist and Astronomy enthusiast, has joined McLaren Northern Michigan Urology. With nearly 40 years of medical experience, Dr. Shumaker is knowledgeable in all areas of urology. He sees patients from newborn through adult years for most urology conditions and surgeries. He received his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine. 

"I am excited to start practicing medicine with McLaren Northern Michigan. I love the interaction and relationships that I build with my patients and staff. It is my favorite part of medicine," stated Dr. Shumaker.  

In addition to a comprehensive medical career, Dr. Shumaker has dedicated his time to Astronomy. He is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador doing outreach astronomy education, and is president of Northern Michigan Astronomy Club that supplies the oversight, training, and astronomy programming for the International Dark Sky Park at the Headlands in Mackinaw City. The International Astronomical Union has designated asteroid 513528 Bryanshumaker in his honor. He also is an adjunct Professor, Dept. of Physics (Astronomy) at Oakland University.

Dr. Shumaker resides in Boyne City with his wife, two Cairn terriers, and has three grown children and six grandchildren.  He enjoys flying, ham radio, and astronomy among his many interests.  To make an appointment to see Dr. Shumaker, call McLaren Northern Michigan Urology at 231-487-7303. 

McLaren offers Heart Healthy Living presentations

McLaren Northern Michigan invites the public to free presentations on heart healthy living, offered on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the John & Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, located at 820 Arlington Avenue in Petoskey. On September 24, Jason Ricci, MD, will present information on the Structural Heart, an umbrella term that encompasses the full scope of conditions caused by defects or abnormalities in the heart's valves, walls, and/or muscle. For more information on the Heart Heathy Living Group community presentations, call 231-487-4000, or visit mclaren.org/northernclasses.

Boyne Chamber members are invited to a seminar on how to "Protect Your Business From Embezzlement & Cyber Crime" on Wednesday, September 25 from 8:30-10 a.m. The seminar is presented by Tip of the Mitt SCORE and the Petoskey Chamber, held at the Genesis Center, 1124 Northmen Drive, Petoskey. The seminar fee is $20 and pre-registration is required by September 20th. Register online.

The Boyne City Rotary Club will hold an "open meeting" at 6 p.m. Monday, September 23rd 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 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.

	Joshua Evans

Best selling author Joshua M. Evans presents a seminar on "Culture of Engagement - Why/How to Build Passionate, Engaged Teams" sponsored by the Northern Michigan Society For Human Resource Management (NMSHRM). The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, September 20th at the North Central Michigan College Library in Petoskey. Each of us began our careers from a passionate place. On our first day of work every one of us was excited, intrigued, and joyful. However, with such demanding roles, it easy for us to lose sight of our initial enthusiasm. In this session learn how to become a positive catalyst, collaborate enthusiastically, and build a peerless culture of authentic engagement that inspires the team you work with. More information and registration.  

Independence Village is planning a major Aging Gracefully Symposium including 8 seminar topics and free lunch at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Sept. 21. Check-in starts at 8:30 and the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided by Independence Village's Executive Chef Andy Colvin. No reservations are required.  Presenters and their topics include:

North Central Michigan College invites high school juniors and seniors and their parents to College Night, Thursday, October 10. The event will be held on the Petoskey campus in the Student and Community Resource Center from 6-7:30 p.m. An "open house" format encourages attendees to drop in anytime during the event.

High school students and their parents can meet with representatives from more than 50 public and private colleges and universities from throughout the Midwest about higher education options, admission requirements, programs of study, costs of college, campus activities and residence life. Armed Forces representatives will also be available. A North Central financial aid advisor will be present to answer questions about federal financial aid for college. Representatives will also provide valuable information for current North Central students who plan to transfer to a four-year university for completion of a bachelor's degree. 

The program is offered to the community by North Central as a free service for students and families, with additional support from the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. 

> More information on participating institutions.

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 Rambler Sports Network will begin its fall sports season video broadcasts Friday, Sept. 20, when the Boyne City Rambler football team hosts the Grayling Vikings. The broadcast begins at 6:45 p.m. for the game, which starts at 7 p.m. 

To watch the broadcast, go to http://www.boyne.k12.mi.us/  and click on the graphic. As always, passwords are simply in mm/dd format, so the first game on 9-20 will have a password of 09.20, the October 4th game password will be 10.04, etc.  Here is the schedule:

9.20 vs Grayling Football

10.04 vs TCSF Football * Cancer Awareness night

10.10 vs EJ Volleyball * Volleyball Parents night

10.18 vs Benzie Central Football *Homecoming

10.25 vs Kingsley Football

> LAST WEEK'S GAME - Ramblers get offense rolling for first win - Story

> PIG ROAST TAILGATE PARTY - Everyone is invited to an Athletic Department Pig Roast Tailgate Fundraiser on Friday, September 20th from 5-6:30 p.m. prior to the Grayling game.

> SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES - If your business would like to help sponsor these broadcasts, contact faculty advisor Randy Calcaterra at rcalcaterra@boyne.k12.mi.us.

	William Michael Morgan

The Boyne City Firefighters Association is proud to present the 37th Annual  Country Music Spectacular featuring Michael William Morgan. This year's show will be held Sunday, September 29, at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center, with shows at 3 and 6 p.m. 

The Taste of Country website says, "The 25-year-old Morgan is a celebrated country music singer in the style of legends like George Strait, Tracy Lawrence and more. 'I Met a Girl' (written by Sam Hunt) was a Top 5 hit from his Vinyl album. The album produced one more Top 40 single, 'Missing.'"

Each year the country concert proceeds are used for updated advanced safety equipment and training for the Boyne City Fire Department. Past shows have helped replace shocks, front and rear springs, brakes, roll bars, lettering, striping, back end of  fire engine, light bars, a brand new grass fire truck and new additions to the fire house. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $35 for reserved seating.

> TICKETS are available at the Boyne Chamber office, 115 S. Lake St. or by calling 231-225-0275.

Come and meet Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Music Director and violist, Libor Ondras and composer David Lockington and learn more about the world premiere, The Violet Viola Concerto, GLCO commission, inspired by the birth of Lockington's granddaughter, Violet. Join us for lunch on Friday, September 20 at the Petoskey Bay View Country Club. Check-in begins at 12 p.m. with lunch served at 12:30. The entertaining program begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include beverage, entree, and dessert. Call 231.487.0010 to reserve your seat.

The Violet Viola Concerto- Saturday September 21 

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is honored to welcome distinguished composer David Lockington to the podium conducting the world premiere The Violet Viola Concerto at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. This concerto was inspired by the birth of his granddaughter Violet and will feature GLCO Music Director Libor Ondras as viola soloist. This commission was made possible by Dr. Robert and Alice Pattengale. "Overture from Il Signor Bruschino" by Rossini and "Variaciones Concertantes" complete the program.

> There is also a pre-concert talk with Ondras and Lockington at 5:45 p.m. Tickets: $25-50, age 18 under free; special pricing for veterans. Tickets and more information at glcorchestra.org or 231.487.0010.

> GLCO Music Director, Libor Ondras introduces the upcoming concert season by video. 

Join Marlee Osbron for an Ayurveda "on the lake" Workshop on Saturday, September 21st from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine; it is 100% natural and over 5,000 years old. In this workshop we will dip our toes into the history of Ayurveda and how to incorporate it into our lives. Weather permitting, the workshop will take place aboard a TriToon on beautiful Lake Charlevoix. This workshop also includes tri-doshic snacks and recipes, one kitcharit kit. Cost of this workshop is $30 per person or $50 for two people. Register online, at the studio or our sister store, inspired living. Flyer with details.

BELLY DANCING, SEPT. 28 - Discover the art and fun of belly dancing in this belly dancing workshops with Lola Kennedy from 10:30 a.m. to noon at balanced living. The workshop touches on technique, building from the ground up and by the end of the workshop you will be shimmying across the room. Workshop includes warm-up, basic moves and techniques, plus relaxation. There is no choreography to memorize - you'll be guided to allow the music to mesmerize you while you enjoy this fun and empowering movement. Hip skirts are provided for use during the workshop.  Workshop fee is $20 if preregistered or $25 at the door. Advance registration is suggested as space is limited. No experience is necessary. FUTURE WORKSHOPS will be held at the same time on Saturdays, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9th.

ALSO: 

Sound Bath Meditation w/ Jackie Carson - Saturday, October 5th, 3-4 p.m.

Reiki II Certification with Krista Laughlin - October 12th, 1-9 p.m.

Details on these and other classes are in balanced living's most recent newsletter.

Register for any workshop at the studio, at our sister store inspired living or online at

The Boyne Area Senior Center will be holding special veteran-oriented presentations during the Veteran Appreciation Socials and Lunches. Ed May will present a slideshow on the Brave Heart Estates on Tuesday, Sept. 24th.

The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging is excited to collaborate with Great Lakes Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, which will be offering free audiology services for adults ages 60 and older. This includes hearing screenings, hearing aid cleanings and ear wax checks at the Boyne Area Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, September 23. Appointments are required, so call (231) 582-6682 if interested.

The final Wednesday night dinner of the summer will be Sept. 25th. Wednesday meals will be served at lunch beginning in October. The center features live music on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Commission on Aging will be participating in the upcoming 25th Annual Human Services Information Summit on Friday, September 27, from 8a-12:30pm at Genesis Church in Petoskey. We will have an information booth at the Resource Fair and director Amy Wieland will be available to answer questions that day.

> Print our calendars, like our Facebook Page and check out our Menus/Calendars, Senior Hi-Lites newsletter and more on the Commission on Aging website. 

Stiggs Brewery's next "Pint and Paint" is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd from 6 - 9 p.m. in the basement of the brewery. The theme is "Fall Pumpkins" with instruction by Cynthia Kujawski as participants will learn how to paint "still life." All materials are provided. Class fee is $25 including a glass of beer or wine. Profits will go to the Create Community Arts Center. Enrollment is limited to 14. 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.

 Create: Community Arts Studio (CCAS) is now accepting applications for its fall Artist in Residency Program.  Each year, CCAS attracts 10 aspiring high school artists into the AIR program, offering an unparalleled studio experience. The program is a four-month residency in the fall and spring semesters with five new artists chosen each residency. Students who are enrolled in high school by the fall of 2019 and reside in Charlevoix and Emmet County are eligible to apply. 

Recipients are awarded dedicated studio space, a stipend for art materials and transportation, and the opportunity to exhibit work in Gallery 151. Through a series of group lectures, visiting artists and studio tours, students will gain exposure within their communities and throughout Northern Michigan.

To apply artists must complete an online application and attend Portfolio Review Day. The studio will determine recipients based upon the creativity and integrity of the individual, the ability to collaborate with other artists, and a strong desire to expand one's artistic practice. Applications must be electronically submitted before midnight on September 27th.  The AIR Program is funded in part by generous studio supporters. If you are interested in donating to the AIR program contact Sara Manchester at 231-459-4066. 

> More information and application.

Local individuals, historical organizations and chambers from Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties are sharing the fascinating stories of their towns and villages, both past and present. The Generations Exhibit at Raven Hill Discovery Center is a chance to highlight the importance of Northern Michigan's history through a collection of photos and text from 20 local communities. Exhibit hours are now to Oct 12 on Saturdays, from 12-4pm and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Generations is also open at other times by appointment. Raven Hill Discovery Center ( www.MiRavenHill.org) is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history and the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both inside and out. Connections emerge through exhibits, facilities and programs that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, create, grow and play. For the last 28 years, Raven Hill Discovery Center's mission has been to provide a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org to set up your special time to visit Generations exhibit or if you wish to demonstrate an old or new career at the Generations Career Festival.

The Logger Enrichment Organization (LEO) is hosting a Hollywood Nights  event from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 9th. Join us for an evening of fun, to include dinner, live auction and silent auction in the Vienna Room at Boyne Mountain. Tickets are $25 per person. Call the school office to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit the children at Boyne Falls Public School. The Logger Enrichment Organization is always looking for parent and community support to enhance the educational experiences at Boyne Falls School.