Boyne Valley Vineyards will host the Boyne Area Chamber's "Off The Clock" business networking social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, February 20th. The vineyard is located just south of Petoskey at 5325 US 131 North, Boyne Falls. Off The Clock is the new name for Business After Hours, the chamber's monthly business networking event held at member businesses. Chamber members and the public are invited to attend. There is no charge for admission or refreshments, and the winery will be  serving charcuterie and various appetizers as well as wine and hard cider.

At the Chamber's January Awards Gala, Boyne Valley Vineyards was given the Rising Star Award, recognizing a new business that "has brought something new, stimulating and valuable to the community." The business is a family-owned and operated winery focused on the production of local cold hardy wines. Since 2016, owners Tom and Christi Mahaney have planted nearly 3,000 grape vines at their 14-acre Boyne City-area site as well as at the 25-acre property along U.S. 131 where the tasting room opened a few months ago. Tasting Room hours are 12-6 p.m. daily, closed on Tuesday.

Mark your calendar for future Off The Clock business networking from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

The Boyne Chamber's new Grub Club luncheon will make its debut on Thursday, March 26th, in the Vienna Room of Boyne Mountain's Mountain Grand Lodge. Enjoy lunch and hear Timothy Amborski from McLaren Northern Michigan Family Practice speak on the importance of keeping you and your employees healthy.

Grub Club runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and admission is $25 for members and $30 for not-yet members. If you'd like to promote your business, vendor display tables are available for $200. Table sponsors receive two admission tickets, are introduced from the podium and can make a one-minute pitch on the microphone.

> Register to attend or reserve your display table.

Timothy Amborski

Timothy Amborski, family nurse practitioner, has over 14 years of medical experience and practices at McLaren Northern Michigan Family Medicine, located at 820 Arlington Avenue in Petoskey. Timothy started his nursing career at McLaren Northern Michigan in 2004 after attending North Central Michigan College. He began in the Medical Oncology Department and then completed the proper training and education to be a SWAT nurse, providing critical care to hospital patients. After working for the hospital for 7 years, Timothy realized he wanted to continue his education and started his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Ferris State University. When he only had two terms left at Ferris he decided to go to graduate school. Just two months after receiving his BSN, Timothy started his Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner specialty from Chamberlain University.  Timothy has a special interest in men's health, family care, and elderly care. Preventative medicine, including screenings, healthy eating, and exercise are important tools in his method of care to patients.

> Print an info flier for March 26th Grub Club.

Rob Towne, President,  [email protected]

Debbie Leist,  231-675-5216,  [email protected]

P.O. Box 56

Boyne City, MI 49712

Website: www.boynecitylittleleague.org

Facebook Page

ABOUT US: Boyne City Little League provides softball and baseball to youth in Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Advance, Horton Bay and Walloon Lake. Our local L ittle League is a non-profit organization that has strived for over 50 years to provide children with the skills of teamwork, good sportsmanship and fundamentals of baseball and softball. The sportsmanship and team skills learned are used throughout a child's life. 

Here are some important dates:

Feb. 22 - First day of registration at Boyne District Library, 10 a.m.

March 3 - Registration at Boyne City Hall Community Room, 5 pm.

March 7 - Registration at Boyne City Middle School, 9 a.m.

March 12 - Last day of registration at Boyne District Library, 6:30 p.m.

April 25 - Opening Day at Boyne City High School, 9 a.m.

Becky Palmiter

00645 Pleasant Valley Road

Boyne City, MI 49712

(231) 675-0543

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT US: The Jordan Valley Community Band provides opportunities for local musicians to play concert band music after high school. Rehearsals are held on Thursday nights from 7-9pm at East Jordan High School. Our 30th Anniversary Spring Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at East Jordan High School.

	Boyne City Bakery won the Judge's Award with their Opera Cake.

This year's Chocolate Covered Boyne in downtown Boyne City was a delicious success. Thanks again to the Boyne City High School Hospitality Class for hosting the dessert contest and congratulations to Lake Street Pub on winning the People's Choice Award for their entry of Triple Chocolate Cheesecake and Boyne City Bakery on winning the Judge's Award with their Opera Cake. Thank you to all of the local merchants and vendors who offered delicious treats and in-store specials. And thank you to the Boyne City Police, Fire and EMS for serving as judges and taking their job seriously! Until next year....stay sweet!

Facebook album of 47 photos by Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography.

Lake Street Pub won the People's Choice Award for their Triple Chocolate Cheesecake.

Northern Michigan Surgical Suites is planning an Open House at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17th. This new state-of-the-art, multi-specialty outpatient surgical center is located at 825 Moll Drive in the Boyne City Business Park. The surgical center plans to open a few days before the open house. It is designed to give patients, friends and family a relaxing experience before, during and after the procedure. A group of 13 surgeons are affiliated with the center. Their website says: "Northern Michigan Surgical Suites also provides a high ratio of medical staff to patients in order to provide the highest quality experience and attentive care. The surgeons choose the best staff to take care of you during your time with us and the highest quality equipment for your procedure. You may rest assured that the Center meets the highest industry standards in health care."

The Boyne Area Chamber has announced its Evenings at the Gazebo schedule, and we are excited to offer an extended season with 10 concerts this summer. The 2020 series is presented by Black Diamond Broadcasting with concerts held in Old City Park on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Concerts are made possible by additional support from local businesses and individual sponsors. Seven of the 10 concert sponsorships are still available. Band sponsors are featured on a logo banner displayed at all concerts and they get to introduce the band on concert nights. Sponsors also have their name or logo included on all promotional materials, listed on our website, listed in our weekly newsletter, and on Facebook. 

> New this summer, concessions will be available each week! Challenge Mountain will begin the season on June 17. Sunnyside will then be there every Wednesday for the rest of the summer until August 19. Stay tuned for all the delicious details..

> Here are details on sponsorships, and you can sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling the chamber at 231-582-6222. 

> Here is the 2020 summer schedule, sponsored by Black Diamond Broadcasting. Details on each band are online at www.gazeboconcerts.com:

June 17 - Full Moon Jam Band

June 24 - Calamity Jane

July 1 - 1000 Watt Prophets

July 8 - Jay Daniel Band, sponsored by Pat O'Brien & Associates

July 15 - Wyatt & Shari Knapp

July 22 - On Tap, sponsored by Pat O'Brien & Associates

July 29 - Mike Dhaseleer 

August 5 - Awesome Distraction

August 12 - Full Circle

August 19 - Billy McAllister "Perfectly Frank" Sinatra Tribute, sponsored by Boyne Co-op True Value

	Boyne City's harbor during Boyne Thunder event.

Need to make a boating reservation? The Boyne City Municipal Marina is now participating in the State of Michigan's Central Reservation System for all advance transient slip rentals. Reservations can be made utilizing the call center at 800-447-2757 or their website. There is a non-refundable fee of $10 for using the call center and $8 on the website. Reservations can be made up to 6 months prior to your arrival date. If you have problems making your reservation you can call Boyne City Hall for some assistance but the reservations still have to be made through the DNR's website. This also means there will be no standing line on May 15th at the marina office to make reservations. Reservations are slip specific; however, slip choices are not guaranteed (due to unforeseen circumstances) and there are parameters set on individual slips based on boat lengths, beam, draft, etc. General marina/boating information can be found at www.boynecitymarina.com and questions can be directed to the harbormaster by emailing [email protected] or calling 231.582.0336. News-Review story.

> Assistant Harbormaster job opening - Details.

Does your business or organization need to hire or replace employees? Listing available jobs on the chamber website is a free benefit for members. It's easy to use and job openings get plenty of exposure because they are also listed in our newsletter with a link to the detailed job description on the Jobs page. For example, in a recent newsletter, Great Lakes Energy listed an opening for a Communications Specialist and that job was clicked on by 48 people. Northern Michigan Escapes' listing for a Reservations Manager had 34 clicks, Sunnyside restaurant's listing for servers had 17 clicks, and Jordan Valley Outfitters' opening for Winter River Guides had 8 clicks.

To list your organization's job opening, log in to the chamber website, click on "Jobs" in the left-side menu (as shown above), then click "Add a new job posting." If you need assistance with your log-in, email [email protected].

	Donations were awarded at a lunch meeting at Barrel Back.

KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services has announced that $5,000 was donated on behalf of its clients to various charitable organizations that assist and strengthen our northern Michigan communities.

During a luncheon event held February 12 at Barrel Back Restaurant, KorthaseFlinn made contributions to the following local organizations:

These donations were made on behalf of clients, who directed the contributions by voting for their favorite charity. For the fourth year in a row, to express gratitude for the relationships that have enabled the agency's success for more than 90 years, KorthaseFlinn replaced holiday gifts to clients with a donation on the client's behalf. Each non-profit supports KorthaseFlinn's mission - providing peace of mind by preparing and protecting our clients from life's uncertainties.

"As KF has grown, so has the list of wonderful organizations for which our clients designate their donation. Northern Michigan is blessed to have so many non-profit organizations ready to assist community members in need," said Randy Flinn, President of KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services. "We are honored to do our part in supporting these organizations on behalf of our clients."

Boyne City Massage and Wellness is excited to announce Boyne City's own Matt Leismer, MaAOM, has joined the studio. He brings with him over 20 years of holistic healthcare experience. For the past 15 years, Matt has offered acupuncture and oriental medical house calls to the Boyne Area. He can now be found right downtown Boyne City at One Water Street with the rest of your local wellness professionals. Please help us give Matt a warm welcome next time you stop in. Here is Matt's full bio and list of services. 

The 2020 Leadership Charlevoix County Class will be building a Riding Sensory Trail for Northern Michigan Equine Therapy as this year's Community Service Project. 

This sensory riding trail will consist of a rich learning environment of woodland paths that consist of slopes, turns, varied footing, natural sights and sounds, and man-made activity stations. This integrated environment will challenge clients' balance, stimulate their senses, and encourage reaching therapeutic goals. Activity stations will be therapeutic stopping points along the trail that will offer clients the opportunity to see, hear, smell, touch, and talk about the items they encounter.  This trail will give all the clients at NMET an option to get out of the arena and onto the trail to participate in therapeutic activities.

The leadership class will complete all phases of the project from marketing and fundraising to actually building the trail. Because the programs offered by NMET are considered "alternative," their services are not covered by health insurance. All costs to clients are out of pocket or by scholarship funds raised by NMET.

The leadership class needs help to fund this great project. They hope that local businesses will become community partners and help make this project a reality. Here is more information on $250 and $500 sponsor opportunities.

> To become a sponsor or learn more, contact class member and fund-raising committee member Kim Akin by email at [email protected] or by phone at 231-582-6222.

Charlevoix County Commission on Aging and Charlevoix County Public Transit are teaming up to offer free medical transportation to those age 60 and over. Now seniors can call County Transit to schedule medical appointments outside of Charlevoix County. As always, trips are scheduled on a first come/first served basis. Please provide at least 7-10 days notice (if possible) to allow time for scheduling. For more information or to schedule a ride, call 231-582-6900. News-Review story.

> Hotel Walloon - Webcam.

         

   Housing group hires Steve Schnell as program director - Details

   Portions of U.S. 131 work in Boyne Falls to be delayed until 2021 - Story

The Chamber/Main Street E-News comes to your inbox each Thursday morning. If you submit news, please send it by Tuesday to [email protected]. Nearly 1,400 people open our newsletter each week, and you can reach them with your advertising message and a link for as little as $50. Ad space is available for February 27th and March 19th.

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The Village of Walloon Lake is hosting the 3rd Annual Walloon Winterfest on Saturday, February 22nd, from 1-4 p.m. The event will take place at Barrel Back Restaurant, The Village Green Park, and Tommy's Walloon. 

Winterfest is a family-friendly event, with indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages. There will be complimentary ice skate rentals in a variety of sizes, and free skating at the ice rink in the Village Green Park. Snowshoe and cross-country skis are available for rental at Tommy's to explore local hiking trails, weather permitting. Warm up inside with a complimentary Hot Chocolate Bar.

The Petoskey Snowmobile Club will be holding their 2nd Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride beginning at their clubhouse, 4172 Evergreen Trail, Petoskey. It will end at Barrel Back Restaurant with the snowmobiles showcased on the lake. Gas is available at the Blue Facilities Building and snowmobile parking is available for the event. Enjoy free bean soup at the bean pot while enjoying the vintage snowmobiles.

Explore local breweries and wineries, located in Tommy's, featuring eight local beer, wine, cider, and liquor companies. Drink tickets can be purchased from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy Barrel Back food and drink specials, including an extended Happy Hour from 1-6 p.m.

Giveaway prize drawings will be held every hour on the hour, with the grand prize of a two-night stay at Hotel Walloon to be given away at 4 p.m. (Must be present to win.)

> Thank you to our sponsors: Hotel Walloon, Barrel Back, Tommy's, The Walloon Lake Inn, and The Petoskey Snowmobile Club.

Lavender Hill Farm has released its concert schedule for Summer 2020. Season passes go on sale at noon Monday, February 24th, and individual show tickets go on sale at noon April 3rd. The Series at Lavender Hill Farm is a live music concert series held in our beautifully renovated, multi-use barn starring some of the best talent from across the United States and beyond. The bands are carefully selected to uniquely represent a wide array of music styles and bring  unexpected variety to Northern Michigan. Guests arrive early and enjoy picnicking with friends on our lawn overlooking fields of lavender. Our venue, built in 1920, has been skillfully adapted with historical theater seating, lighting, sound and stage. 

Visit our website for more information about bands, season passes and tickets. Learn about the musicians.

Char-Em United Way will be hosting its third community conversation on Tuesday, February 25, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Boyne City Taproom. The topic will be education. Representatives from Northwest Community Action Agency and North Central Michigan College will be on hand to discuss their education efforts as well as answer questions. Grab a pint and a bite to eat while we discuss barriers in education, possible solutions and how we can help each other. For more information, email  Rebeca,  [email protected] .

TOAST TO LITERACY - Join Char-Em United Way for a night of food, drinks, and entertainment all in support of childhood literacy on Saturday, February 29 from 6-9 PM at Castle Farms in Charlevoix. All proceeds will go to support the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. The Imagination Library provides children up to 5 years old with one book a month mailed right to their door. Tickets are $30/advance, $40/door. Each ticket purchased helps support one child for one year of the program. Purchase tickets. 

BCHS Drama is presenting George Gershwin's 2012 Tony Award-winning musical, "Nice Work If You Can Get It." Performances will be in the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center March 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 7 pm. 

This screwball comedy is a surefire crowd-pleaser, with classic Gershwin tunes, romance, exuberant production numbers, and a hilarious script poking fun at class snobbery in the Prohibition era of the 1920's. The storyline might be new to you, but you will recognize classic songs such as Fascinating Rhythm, Someone to Watch Over Me, S'wonderful, I've Got a Crush on You, Let's Call the Whole Thing Off and Lady Be Good. 

> Reserved seat tickets are available at boynehs.tix.com. Patron seats are $15 and general priced seats are $10.

Boyne District Library events:

Friday, February 21st 

5:30-8:30pm Friends Film Series: The Big Sick, R, 2017, Drama/Romance.  Kumail is a Pakistani comic who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As their relationship blossoms, he soon becomes worried about what his traditional Muslim parents will think of her. When Emily suddenly comes down with an illness that leaves her in a coma, Kumail finds himself developing a bond with her. Admission is free. Snacks provided for small donation. 

Saturday, Feb 29th, 1:30pm - 2:30pm.  Leapin' Lizards -  Celebrate Leap Year with a leapin' good time with Raven Hill Discovery Center. Come learn all about the reptiles housed at Raven Hill. Families welcome, free admission. All ages, children under age of 10 must be supervised.  ( News-Review story ). UPCOMING - Family Dinner Book Club starts in March and Craft Supplies Swap Meet on March 14th. 

> More info on all events at www.boynelibrary.org , phone  231-582-7861.

Charlevoix Area Community Pool will be hosting a Chili Cookoff from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb 23. Taste 9 different chili recipes at this fundraising event. Chili Cookoff admission is $10 adults, $5 Kids 6-12, Age 5 and under free. Admission includes chili tasting, bread, beverage and dessert. Open swim will be held from 1-3 at regular prices. Enjoy a casual afternoon with friends and vote on your favorite chili. Pool participants and board Members are excited to compete for the best chili award. Fun giveaways! More info at www.charlevoixpool.org.

The Boyne Area Senior Center is planning a new  Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday celebration. Join us Tuesday, February 25th for some fun. On Ash Wednesday, February 26th, we will have a meal for everyone's Lent needs. Every Friday we have a fish alternative, too.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT - We have updated times for our Caregiver Support Groups available at our County Senior Centers. All caregivers are welcome, as we know our professional caregivers need support too. The Boyne session is held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. February 24th and the fourth Monday of the month in the conference room.

> Here is the February calendar for the Boyne Senior Center. We also encourage you to like our Facebook Page, read our Senior Hi-Lites newsletter and check out the Commission on Aging website . 

	Boyne Forward members at a recent meeting

Boyne Forward business coffee sessions continue from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at Lake Charlevoix Coffee. The next session will be Feb. 26th. Make great connections, share your business ideas, discuss important topics such as top-of-mindness in strategic marketing, Boyne cross-marketing/promotion, and gain referrals along the way. People do business with those they like and trust. This small-group setting provides an atmosphere to become known and encouraged by other Boyne area business owners, representatives, organizational leads, and their representatives. No fees, no obligation. Request an invite to the Boyne Forward Facebook Group here. To learn more, contact Jamie Woodall, Associate Broker at Pat O'Brien, 231.923.9501.

North Central Michigan College's Luncheon Lecture series for the winter semester continues on a variety of topics on Fridays in the College Library Conference Center. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.

FEB. 21 - S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald.  

> Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email [email protected] to reserve your place for each presentation. Cost is $12. Details on all the lectures.

FEB. 18 - AFRICAN NATIONS -  North Central will host an international lecture examining three diverse African nations on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m. in room 312 of the Health Education and Science Center on the Petoskey campus. The lecture, titled "Journey to Africa," will be presented by Larry Cummings, North Central history professor. This lecture is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. Details.

MARCH 4 - CONNECTING WITH CULTURES - North Central Michigan College will host an international lecture examining how volunteering with a non-governmental organization can connect individuals to the culture of a country. Heather Lewis, a Northern Michigan native, will present her lecture, "Connecting with Cultures Through NGOs," on Wednesday, March 4, at noon in the Library Conference Center on the Petoskey Campus. North Central's International Committee is sponsoring a free lunch of traditional Indian food. This lecture is free to attend, however RSVPs are required. Fifteen seats remain for lunch, which will be served at 11:45 a.m. Please call 231-348-6600 to reserve your seat. Details.