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2022 Charlevoix Hot Coca Contest Winners! |
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Now Accepting nominations for 2022 Chamber Awards!
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Business After Hours
December 14, 2022
Charlevoix Yacht Club
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Lost Cellars
04434 US HWY 31 S
Charlevoix
231.499.4755
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Chill Retro
6932 US 31 S
Charlevoix
231.881.8677
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Absolute Enterprises, LLC
1245 Lakeshore Dr
Boyne City
989.737.3276
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Castle Farms Holiday Display
November 26- December 31
5-8 pm
Visit Castle Farms for a dazzling stroll through our holiday display in the Knight’s Castle! This enchanting display starts on Saturday, November 26th and will be part of your Self-Guided Historical Tour admission during our regular public open hours. Bring your camera to savor the memories with an abundance of photo opportunities! The holiday display will be shown through Saturday, December 31st. Bundle up and explore over 100 years of historic architecture, royal collections, enchanting courtyards, and more! Click HERE for more info.
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Get in the holiday spirit at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
Pre-Registration Required.
Painting on Fabric Workshop: Santa Tote Bags
with Sharon Smithem
Thursday, Dec. 8 from 6-8pm
$40
Holiday Centerpiece Class
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11am-3pm
with CristiEllen Zarvas of FreshCut Design
$89-110
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Living the Miracles of Christmas Series with A Notable Way
December 12, & 19
6-7:30 pm
Please join us for prayer, meditation and conversation (at any or all) of the December 5, 12, & 19 Miracle Mondays , 6-7:30 pm @ A Notable Way, Downtown Charlevoix.
This Season is a beautiful opportunity to open our minds and hearts and truly live the miracles Christmas offers us. Please register or enquire by emailing wellness@anotableway.com, calling 231-437-3433, or stopping in the studio Thursdays-Saturdays, 11am - 5pm. We look forward to co-creating miracles with you this Christmastime and beyond.
“Where 2 or more are gathered, the space for miracles expands exponentially…” -Keely
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Holiday Jazz Concert with Steve Stargardt Trio
December 7
7 pm
Join us for an evening of holiday favorites with Steve Stargardt and the Jazz at the Library Band. Taking place in the Community Room.
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Cookie Walk
December 10 & 11
St. Mary School is having a cookie walk after all weekend Masses: Saturday, December 10th at 5pm and Sunday, December 11th between 9am and 12pm.
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FRISKE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
December 10
11-3 pm
Market Hours 9am-6pm
Christmas Spirit and Cheer has come to Friske’s and the Friske elves have decked the halls for family fun.
The jolly old man himself, Santa Claus, will be arriving at 11am with his friend Buddy the Elf and both will be available for photos and to visit with the kids.
Warm yourself by the bonfire or have a seat in Santa’s stable which will be decorated, heated and ready for you to enjoy Festive Donuts, Holiday Cocoa, Hot Cider, + Craft Projects & Cookie Decorating for the kids!
Stop inside the market for:
•Scratch-Baked Holiday Goodies, Decor & Stocking Stuffers
•Hot Homemade Chili and Handcrafted Pizza
•Ready-made gift baskets or Make-Your-Own Gift Baskets
•Locally made Wreaths and Greenery
This is an all-in-one Christmas experience, so bring the whole family, make memories and create your New Family Tradition with Extraordinary Farm Fun this holiday season
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S'mores with Santa
December 11
1-3 pm
Camp Daggett is a beautiful winter wonderland around the holiday season, and we are inviting families to join us for a very special holiday event! On Sunday, December 11th from 1pm to 3pm, children & families are welcome to visit Camp Daggett to meet Santa Claus, enjoy a winter scavenger hunt, explore our trails, and indulge in s'mores and hot cocoa around a cozy campfire. Camp Staff will be available to take photos of your family with Santa and these will be shared digitally, but you are welcome to take your own photos as well! Dress for the weather! This is an outdoor event. This event is free and open to the public, but donations are always welcome. No registration is required.
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Downtown Charlevoix Ladies Night
December 15
4-8 pm
Find yourself in Downtown Charlevoix for last-minute gifts with a girlfriend or two! Shops and restaurants will offer up specials, prizes, and goodies to ensure a good time is had by all. The best part? Free gift wrapping at most locations will allow you to enjoy the holidays with one less "to-do" on your list. Wish lists will be available at your favorite stores to make gift-giving easy for your loved ones!
This is also your chance to participate in the Gift Local Holiday Shopping Contest - you could win up to $500 in downtown dollars. Visit downtowncharlevoix.com for more info.
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Messiah Concert by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
December 15 & 16
7 pm
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents its popular annual performance of Handel’s masterpiece “Messiah” at 7 p.m. on both Thursday, Dec. 15, and Friday, Dec. 16 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus and guest soloists, led by Director André Strydom, will join the orchestra led by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Libor Ondras.
The performance opens with Camile Saint-Saëns’ “Oratorio de Noel,” and concludes with the first and second sections of Handel’s famous “Messiah” oratorio, ending with the celebratory Hallelujah Chorus.
Each event will feature a post-concert reception with light refreshments and cash bar.
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a non-profit organization headquartered in downtown Petoskey. Tickets from $35 - $65 are available at www.glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.
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Luncheon Lecture: Harbor Hall
December 16
11:30-1 pm
What started as a small men-only halfway house has grown into a comprehensive health care company with services available for the entire community. Harbor Hall is now building a large apartment complex on Emmet Street in Petoskey for expanded short-term living services. Peter Bucci, executive director and chief clinical officer, will explain where Harbor Hall started, where the agency is today and what services can be offered in the future. Mr. Bucci has been in the field of professional counseling and psychology since 2009. He began working at Harbor Hall in the fall of 2015 and took over as executive director in January of this year. Attendance fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 am.
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BookTalkers: Seven Days of Us by Francesca Hornak
December 19
6-7:30 pm
The Birch family hasn't spent Christmas together in years, but that's about to change. Daughter Olivia, a physician, has returned home from treating a deadly virus in Africa, and her entire family must quarantine for a week with her. Olivia and her sister Phoebe have been at odds for ages, and parents Andrew and Emma each harbor their own resentments and secrets. Then one of those secrets arrives in person, stirring up more revelations and ensuring that the clan will never be the same. This novel by Francesca Hornak will resonate with anyone who regresses the minute they step inside their childhood home. Register HERE.
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Community Blood Drive Hosted by Charlevoix Elks Club
December 26
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New Year, New Brand!
New Year, New Brand! Is it time for a brand refresh? Keep it Real Social, Northern Michigan's Award-Winning Marketing Agency, is ready to help you take your brand to the next level for 2023. Learn more at https://keepitrealsocial.com/brand-design/.
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Charlevoix County Community Foundation is Hiring!
Community foundations are unique to the communities they serve. Our office is located in East Jordan, a quick walk to the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. C3F appreciates the value of work / life balance and we enjoy a flexible, positive work culture. We’ve been known to close the office to walk to Marty’s for ice cream and celebrate birthdays with lunch at the birthday-person’s favorite restaurant. As our community changes so must our Community Foundation, so we aim to be good listeners and good partners who are responsive, nimble, and creative. We like a spontaneous brainstorm and a good chart. While we are focused on intentional, incremental movement forward, we also like to dream big for this community we love.
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts mARkeT is OPEN
Charlevoix Circle of Arts' annual holiday artists mARkeT is open Monday-Saturdays!
Do all of your holiday shopping this year with over 40 local artists and makers handmade gifts. Market is open Monday-Friday 11am-4pm, Saturdays 11am-3pm
Now - December 30, 2022
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Pet of The Week - Thor!
Say hello to Thor! This guy isn't just a beauty, he's got brains too! Thor was brought to us as a stray and we could not have enough good things to say about him. Thor doesn't seem to be bothered by much, he loves all new people that he meets and doesn't seem to mind most dogs, males can be a little iffy though. Thor is an all around gentle giant and would fit well into almost any home, his biggest flaw is that he can be a little drooley at times. Thor seems to be housebroken and does well on a leash... what more could you ask for?! Fill out an application and meet this handsome guy, you'll be glad you did!
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GLE Next by Great Lakes Energy
In effort to connect with local leaders and community figures, Great Lakes Energy (GLE) is launching a new community enrichment program called “GLE Next.”
Through this program, you will receive an inside look into GLE’s initiatives with energy distribution, electric vehicles, Truestream fiber internet, and some of the inner workings of the third largest power company in Michigan.
We’ll also spend time learning about the cooperative mission, vision, and ways that you can become a GLE Champion. If you are interested in learning more or participating, please complete this brief interest survey no later than December 16.
Due to the interactive nature of this program, we will be limiting the class size to no more than ten participants. The survey above will help us to narrow down prospects, should the need arise.
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DECEMBER PAIRING DINNERS with Wineguys Restaurant Group
Wineguys Restaurant Group presents three December pairing dinners. Kicking off the lineup is Palette Bistro’s CATTLEYA WINES WINE DINNER on December 14. Indulge in five courses, featuring Cobb Salad, Cioppino, French Dip, Braised Pork Belly and Rosemary Lemon Chiffon Cake; special guest Bibiana González Rave, Winemaker, will guide guests through pairings. On December 22, Palette presents CASAMIGOS TEQUILA DINNER, pairing flavorful dishes like Mushroom Chow Mein Soup, Fruit Salad, Salmon, Smoked Duck Breast and Tequila Truffle. City Park Grill is thrilled to host the STAGS’ LEAP WINE DINNER on December 22, with Charred Baguette, Seared Tuna, Lamb and Goat Cheese Meatballs, Oven Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Red Velvet Cake. CLICK for details and reservation links.
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Young professionals group launches 3rd annual “Heartfelt Holidays” letter drive for seniors
Thrive 45, a professional and social development group for young professionals above Michigan’s 45th parallel, has announced that they are kicking off their 3rd-annual “Heartfelt Holidays” Letter Drive for Seniors to bring smiles to local elders.
The group invites students, parents, teachers, service clubs, churches, and other community members to participate in the holiday card campaign, which runs from November 28 - December 16. Envelopes can be dropped off or mailed to the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce building, 401 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey.
The young professionals group has a goal of distributing 1,000 cards this season, and they have reached out to local schools, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to help them reach that milestone.
Since first starting their Letter Drive for Seniors in November 2020, Thrive 45 has distributed nearly 2,500 letters to senior citizens living across Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim counties. To learn more about the letter drive and how you can get involved, contact Thrive 45 at thrive45yp@gmail.com. To see full press release click HERE. Click HERE for flyer.
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Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center celebrating their new location in Charlevoix, MI
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center, a leading provider of physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics throughout northern Michigan, announces today the opening of their brand new, state-of-the-art clinic in Charlevoix, Michigan, on Monday, December 12, 2022.
We are excited to announce that, after 18 years in our current location, NMSMC of Charlevoix is moving from the K-mart Plaza on M-66. The new location is 1516 S. Bridge Street, across from the Charlevoix Airport entrance.
The new location is conveniently located south of the City of Charlevoix. This new location easily meets the needs of patients from multiple communities. The new facility will have a 5200 square foot gym, an aquatic pool, state of the art equipment, and private treatment rooms. The location will have ample parking with easy access for patients. It is also more conveniently located for our Charlevoix High School athletes
The Charlevoix clinic will be open five days a week, to schedule an appointment please call (231) 547-0380. For more information and a list of all of Northern Michigan Sports Medicine’s locations, please visit www.nmsportsmed.com. Click HERE for press release.
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Advent Events
We have a lot going on at St. Mary during this season of Advent! All are welcome.
Wednesday, December 7th | Feast of Immaculate Conception Mass at 7pm
Thursday, December 8th | Feast of Immaculate Conception Masses at 8:30am and 5:30pm
Sunday, December 11th | Cookie Walk after weekend Masses. Gingerbread House Decorating & Soup Social at 11am
Thursday, December 13th | Penance Service at 6pm
Wednesday, December 14th | St. Mary School Christmas Program at 6pm
Friday, December 16th | Evening with the Heart of Jesus at 6pm
Sunday, December 18th | Lessons & Carols at 6pm
Saturday, December 24th | Christmas Vigil Masses at 4pm & 10pm
Sunday, December 25th | Christmas Mass at 9am
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Celebrate The Holidays In The Earl Suite
TIS THE SEASON TO CELEBRATE.
The Earl Suite sets the scene for a cozy celebration for up to 20 people. Let us take the stress out of planning your next gathering. Contact Hailee today to reserve!
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Charlevoix Pool Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts
Gift certificates to the Charlevoix Area Community Pool are a great way to give a gift that involves fitness and fun. Gift Certificates in any amount are available for Aqua Ex classes, open swim, lap swim, or swim lessons. Or, consider renting the pool for a family party over the winter! Gift certificates can be purchased online, by phone or by stopping at the pool. All services are pay-per-use so there is no membership fee. Pre-paid punch cards or an annual pass reduce the cost of each visit. Call 231-547-0982 or visit HERE.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging December Updates
Currently, we are without a site coordinator at our Boyne Center. We will be filling this position with our Charlevoix County Commission on Aging office staff from Charlevoix.
Because these employees also have their own job responsibilities, we will be reducing our open hours in Boyne to 11AM-2PM, Monday through Friday. This is for the month of December and staffing will determine how we move forward.
Please look for an announcement for January during the last week of December. We will be open for the Veterans Social on December 27, 2022, at 9:30AM.
We have added some fun new programming in all of our Centers this year. Keep an eye out for BINGOCIZE, Cardio Drumming, Technology Trainings, Movies and Travels on our new Smart TV’s, and much more!
2022-23 SENIOR RESIDENTIAL SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM IS Still OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! VOUCHERS: Each Voucher holds a value of $40.00. ENROLLMENT: Enrollment begins Monday, October 17, 2022 & ends on Friday, December 30, 2022 or until the budget has been expended. Click HERE for more info.
Click HERE for activity calendar and click HERE for menu.
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Biggs Awarded $10,000 Grant
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Helps Change Lives!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs) was recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. These funds will be used to support the Advocacy Specialist, a new position, to increase awareness, volunteer recruitment and funding opportunities in Charlevoix County.
“We are humbled by the generosity of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation to support local youth. These funds will not only help us to serve additional youth, but will allow these children to be exposed to new opportunities and experiences, empowering them to consider possibilities they never before imagined,” said Cecilia Chesney, CEO of Bigs. Click HERE for full press release!
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NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE’S NURSING PROGRAM EARNS ACEN ACCREDITATION
North Central Michigan College’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program has received initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), considered the leading authority in nursing education.
ACEN’s Board of Commissioners granted North Central’s AAS in Nursing program initial accreditation in October, following an April site visit by a team of peer-reviewers.
The team recommended accreditation based on demonstrated evidence of successful mastery in six categories: Mission & Administration, Nursing Faculty & Staff Excellence, Student Resources, Curriculum, Program Resources, and Program Outcomes.
“North Central’s Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program has a long history of providing quality education that prepares our graduates to excel professionally,” said Brent LaFaive, dean of Nursing, Allied Health and Sciences. “This accreditation is a testament to our faculty’s dedication to continuous improvement, always with our students’ success at the forefront.”
Last year, 91 percent of NCMC nursing students passed their NCLEX-RN State Boards on their first attempt, with a job placement rate of 91.3 percent after graduation.
The college’s next ACEN site visit for program accreditation is planned for Spring 2027.
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Have a business or member success story? We want to hear it! Hitting a growth landmark, meeting a personal or financial business goal, being awarded industry certifications or recognition's… we want to share that accomplishment. Member Success is a new section in our Biz Blast where we will highlight stories of member businesses and employees. Submit your information for the newsletter on our website submission form.
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Membership in the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, organizations and individuals. It is a policy of the Charlevoix Chamber that membership does not constitute political or issue endorsement. |
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The easiest way to find jobs in the Charlevoix Area! Click here or read below for a list of jobs with our chamber members.
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Absolute Enterprises
Construction Work
AdvisaCare
Home Health Aides
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resident Care Aides
Med Tech's
All Weather Seal
Metal Roof Installation
Sales Representative
Biggby Coffee
Now Hiring for Team Positions
The Cantina
Server/Bartender
Carlson's Home Improvements
Construction Team Members
Lead & Apprentice Carpenters
Central Drug Store
Patient Care Specialists
Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Certified Lifeguards
Swim Team Coach
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
Part Time Cook at Charlevoix Senior Center
Charlevoix Public Schools
Food Service Director
Regular Route & Sub Bus Drivers
Charlevoix State Bank
Full-Time Teller
City of Charlevoix
Airport Manager
Cherry Republic
Retail Supervisor
DTS Enterprises Inc.
Automotive Mechanic
Fabricators
General Labor
Machinists
Tig Welders
Edgewater Design Group
Structural Engineer
EJ
Manufacturing Positions
Sales
Accounting
Truck Drivers
and more!
Farmers Insurance: Melanie Bishop Agency
Team Member
Great Lakes Energy
Director of Human Resources
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Haggard's Plumbing & Heating
Ductwork Fabricator
HVAC Technician
Journeymen/ Master
Harbor Industries
Assembler
Machine Lead
Machine Operator 1st & 2nd Shift
Material Handler - 2nd Shift
Housing North
Charlevoix County Housing Ready Coordinator
Kammermann & Bascom, P.C.
CPA
Landscape Logic
Crew Members
Project Manager
Manthei Construction
Contract Administrative Support Specialist
Diesel Mechanic
MacGregor Plumbing & Heating
HVAC Installer
Seasonal & Year-round Housekeeping
North Central Michigan College
Adjunct Faculty - Various Subjects
Student Staff
General Staff
Sports Coaching
Odawa Casino
Bartender/ Server
Cocktail Server
Facilities Housekeeper
Guest Service Representative
Hotel Front Desk Representative
Line Cook
Pineview Cottage Assisted Living & Memory Care
2nd and 3rd Shift Caregivers Needed
The Promise FM
Front Office Coordinator
Night Host
Renew it Decks & Outdoor Living
Deck Builder Construction
Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites
Housekeepers
Wine Guys Restaurant Group
Restaurant Positions
Wojan Window & Door Corporation
Entry-Level Manufacturing
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