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Last chance to get into the raffle!
Tickets must be purchased by 3 pm today!
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Drawing takes place November 3rd at 4pm
Call or stop in for your ticket:
231.547.2101 - 109 Mason St, Charlevoix
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The Member2Member promotional program showcases Chamber member businesses in our community’s different industries, emphasizing the vast array of products and services available locally. Utilize these listings to build your partnerships and support your Charlevoix area businesses!
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Business After Hours
November 16, 2021
The Villager Pub
5-7pm
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Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
November 26, 2021
Now Accepting Parade Applications! HERE!
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Odawa Casino Blood Drive
November 3
1-7 pm
Odawa Casino is sponsoring a blood drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 from 1pm to 7pm. The location is the Huron Room, located at Odawa Hotel (1444 US 131, Petoskey).
Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are encouraged by visiting HERE or email Marty Van De Car at mvandecar@odawacasino.com. Masks are required for all donors. Let’s save some lives!
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Grand Bay Marine's In-Store Boat Show
November 4-14
Grand Bay Marine's Biggest In-Store Boat Show! November 4th-14th stop into our Traverse City Indoor Heated Showroom. We will have the best pricing and a ton of inventory so you can have your best summer in 2022! Interested in making an appointment? Call or text us at 231-943-0333. Click HERE for event info!
Dates & Times:
Thursday, November 4th | 11am-6pm
Friday, November 5th | 11am-6pm
Saturday, November 6th | 11am-5pm
Sunday, November 7th | 10am-4pm
Monday, November 8th | 11am-6pm
Tuesday, November 9th | 11am-6pm
Wednesday, November 10th | Appointments Only
Thursday, November 11th | 11am-6pm
Friday, November 12th | 11am-6pm
Saturday, November 13th | 11am-6pm
Sunday, November 14th | 10am-4pm
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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Offers Free String and Brass Concert
November 7
4 pm
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will be presenting a free concert at the Presbyterian Church in Boyne City on Sunday November 7th at 4 PM as part of their Sunday Series Program. Featured will be a brass quintet and string duet. Reservations are not required. The Sunday Series, along with the summer outdoor Little Bay Live! series, brings free professional performances to northern Michigan communities. For more information, contact the orchestra at 231-487-0010 or visit our website at www.glcorchestra.org.
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Canvas Paint & Sip
November 10
6-8 pm
Join 1918 Cellars and Cottage Pottery for a holiday Paint & Sip to kick off the season! Learn how to paint a fun, holiday-themed canvas with a side of 1918 Cellars wine! Tickets are $35 and include canvas, art supplies and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine. Click HERE to purchase tickets!
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Conservation District 73rd Annual Meeting Open House
November 11
6:30-8 pm
The Charlevoix Conservation District and its Board and Staff would like to welcome Charlevoix County residents to its Annual Meeting Open House event. Door prizes for everyone upon arrival. Tasty pre-wrapped food from Lake Street Market, beverages and other “to-go” treats, will be on the house for visitors as they interact with District Board, staff and partners. Vote for incoming board members, learn about our programs and services available to you, gain conservation tips and information for your yard or land, and tour the district office and community room, which is open to the public to rent. Drop your tickets in a Raffle to win fun prizes. Awards will be presented at 7:15 pm to our 2021 District Star Volunteers.
There is no fee to attend this event and RSVP is not required, but always appreciated. For more information please contact District Manager, Alison Adams at 231-582-6193. The District office is located at 303 North Street, Boyne City, MI. 49712. Click HERE for info.
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Luncheon Lecture- Storms, Sun, Snow and a Little Smoke
November 12
11:30-1 pm
Patrick Bak, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service Gaylord office, will review the weather phenomena of summer 2021 and offer some clues as to what to expect during the winter ahead. Patrik will be presenting via zoom during the luncheon.
The attendance fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 AM. Note: At this time, masks will be required when inside NCMC facilities. Click HERE to register.
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Luncheon Lecture- The Next Generation Telescope
November 19, 2021
11:30-1 pm
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Wine Down Wednesday
6-8pm
11/3 | Lou Thumser
11/10 | Jessica Dominic
11/17 | Holly August
11/24 | Chris Calleja
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Pets of the Week- Phantom and Cash! |
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Phantom and his buddy Cash were surrendered because they kept running away and the owner was worried about their safety. They came from a home with one other adult female pit. Cash is the instigator with the running away activity, Phantom is just a follower. They are strongly bonded and Phantom would take time to adjust to being without Cash. Phantom is slow to trust, especially with adult males (people). He is very good with other dogs. Phantom has a current scar where he was hit by a garbage truck. This is now healed and he is doing well. It would be ideal to have them adopted together, however, Cash is an escape artist and could do some damage to windows or doors if not kenneled when you are away. Cash is very self-assured and would be fine without Phantom; He is very good with other dogs. Separation anxiety is an addressable issue if you use the right techniques.
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We Want To Hear From You! |
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The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) seeks to learn from friends and neighbors who live, work, and play in Charlevoix County what they see as priorities for a thriving community. We are asking community members to complete a survey, either online or on paper, through early 2022.
Click HERE for the survey! This input, along with other data, will help C3F board and staff set priorities for discretionary grantmaking, impact investing, and community leadership. We also hope that the effort will introduce the Community Foundation to people who haven’t learned about how we help people make a difference close to home. We have attached two flyer options, if it makes sense for you to post this at your organization- we truly appreciate it! Click HERE for the flyer.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging November Updates |
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We will have our Senior Snow Removal Programs available again this year! Packets can be picked up curbside at all of our Senior Center Locations or at the COA offices.
We will continue to proceed out of an abundance of caution. We are going to keep all of our Senior Centers CLOSED to the public until the CDC and Health Department Numbers are back to safer levels. Click HERE to see our menu for November as meals can be picked up curbside. We are so excited to share that each of our Senior Centers in Boyne, Charlevoix and East Jordan will be adding an in-person activity in the morning and in the afternoon. This is in addition to all of our other services we are currently providing....differently.
ALL of these scheduled activities REQUIRE preregistering with the Site Coordinator at the location and at this time, are FREE of charge and all those who CHOOSE to participate in these activities must wear a face mask covering your nose and mouth as we are still at a HIGH rate of transmission for COVID-19. Click HERE for the Charlevoix activity schedule, HERE for Boyne and HERE for East Jordan.
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We have an exciting week ahead of us! Movie listings are from November 4-11! *Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays*
Eternals (PG13): Thursday & Friday 6:30pm, Saturday 3:00pm & 6:30pm, Sunday 3:00pm & 6:30pm, Monday 6:30pm
Dune (PG13): Thursday & Friday 6:45pm, Saturday 3:15pm & 6:45pm, Sunday 3:15pm & 6:45pm, Monday 6:45pm
No Time To Die (PG13): Thursday & Friday 7:00pm, Saturday 3:30pm & 7:00pm, Sunday 3:30pm & 7:00pm, Last showing Monday 7:00pm
Clifford The Big Red Dog (PG): Thursday, November 11 at 7:00pm
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Sign up for January Wine Tasting! |
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WINE TASTING AND APPRECIATION: THE NOBLE GRAPES
Online via Zoom (except final session is a winery visit!)
Wednesdays, Jan. 5th - 26th • 7:00 PM
Presented by Brian Lillie, Director of Hospitality and Distribution at Chateau Chantal Winery
This introductory course is created to demystify the world of wine, making it approachable to everyone that wishes to immerse themselves a little further. You will learn how to correctly taste wine, learn about the Noble varieties, including cabernet and chardonnay. When finished you will feel confident in your wine tasting skills and have the ability to approach wine in a whole new light.
- Session 1: The art, science, and fun of wine tasting
- Session 2: The Noble Reds
- Session 3: The Noble Whites
- Session 4: Visit Mackinaw Trail Winery, Brewery and Vineyard!
Cost: $125/person* Register HERE. *Students will also need to purchase wines that will be tasted during each virtual class. The estimated price for all six wines is $100
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Giving Tuesday Nov 30th - Charlevoix Area Humane Society |
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The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is participating in the international Giving Tuesday Campaign. The Non-Profit No Kill Shelter is fortunate enough to have matching donations dollar for dollar for the first $11,000 donated on that day!
To take advantage of this generous offer, make your donation check payable to The Charlevoix Area Humane Society, put “Giving Tuesday” in the memo, or call the Shelter 231-582-6774 with your credit card in hand on Tuesday November 30th (we will have operators standing by) or go to www.charlevoixhumane.org and donate on line. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated!
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Happy Sock-tober & Snow-vember! |
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Sock-tober & Snow-vember hosted by Ms. Mitchell's kindergarten class!
What is Sock-tober/ Snow-vember? A chance to donate socks, snow coats, winter clothes, and diapers/ wipes to shelters and families in Northern Michigan
What can I bring? socks, hats, gloves, winter gear, diapers/ wipes, microwaveable popcorn and other microwaveable meals (noodle bowls, vacuum-sealed meals like Hormel Compleats)
Where and when? We are collecting starting October 25th - November 19th. Bring them to the box outside of Ms. Mitchell's room at Charlevoix Elementary School!
Your donations are supporting Kari's Closet, Night Light Men's Shelter at CRC, and the "Fill-the-Boat" project by Dry Harbour Marine! Click HERE for the flyer.
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KEEP HOPE MARCHING ON - SUPPORT THE 2021 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN |
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The Salvation Army of Petoskey kicks off their Red Kettle Campaign for the 2021 holiday season at Oleson’s Food Store in Petoskey, MI at 10AM on Friday, November 5th. Santa will also be there dancing with Susan Melton from 102.9 Big Country Hits. Other Red Kettles can be found at various locations in Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim Counties including Charlevoix Olesen's. Funds raised through the Red Kettle Campaign support year-round programs and services such as financial assistance for rent, heat, electricity and other basic needs, food programs including meal deliveries, children’s programs and senior services. The public need for assistance increased greatly since the onset of Covid-19 and still continues an upward trend. Please donate at a local Red Kettle, or online at SAPetoskey.org to give hope for the holidays and beyond.
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Carrie Klingelsmith, of Petoskey, Named New Executive Director of The Manna Food Project |
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After an extensive search, the Board of Directors of the Manna Food Project is thrilled to name Carrie Klingelsmith as our new Executive Director. Ms. Klingelsmith is passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the people in our community. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts, in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Service Administration from Central Michigan University and has extensive community programming, planning and executive-level experience.
Ms. Klingelsmith’s expertise includes:
- Community program development.
- Managing fundraising campaigns.
- Volunteer coordination.
- Project management
- Event planning and execution.
- Community engagement.
- Grant writing.
She is a delightful servant leader who is excited to support our excellent staff and excel at our mission of feeding the hungry throughout the north. Carrie recently stated, “I look forward to working with the Manna staff and the community we serve. I’ve always been a part of programs that improve the quality of lives for people, and this is such a great opportunity to continue serving and making a positive impact in the community.”
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The Best of the Charlevoix Photography Club 2022 Calendar NOW Available! |
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The Best of the Charlevoix Photography Club 2022 Calendar is hot off the press today! This calendar, which is locally printed, features wonderful photographs from 12 separate club members. Visit www.Charlevoixphotographyclub.org to place an order, or visit the Charlevoix Circle of Arts at 109 Clinton St. The selling price is $25.
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2nd Annual "Heartfelt Holidays" Letter Drive for Seniors |
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Thrive 45 Young Professionals is pleased to announce their 2nd-annual "Heartfelt Holidays" Letter Drive for Seniors will be happening November 1 - December 10.
Last year, schools, families, service clubs, and other Northern Michigan community members helped us reach our goal of 1,000 cards, so this year we've upped the goal to 1,500. All cards will be counted, screened, and delivered to area senior service providers to hopefully bring smiles to our elderly communities this holiday season. Click HERE for more information!
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Raven Hill Discovery Center Updates |
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Check out Raven Hill Discovery Center's newsletter to see all that they have going on! To learn more about Raven Hill exhibits, facilities and programs, click HERE to visit their website.
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Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce Recognized As Outstanding Chamber in Michigan
The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP) recognized the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce with the 2021 Award of Distinction at the MACP Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting held on October 22.
“Michigan chambers of commerce played an extraordinary role in keeping businesses informed about changes in government regulations, safety protocol, and funding relief sources,” said Joe Bauman, Chair of the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals and President & CEO of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber organizations across the state served as clearinghouses for thousands of businesses and their communities struggling to make sense of rapidly changing mandates that forced many organizations to close their doors, move to remote operations, or identify essential employees overnight. Chamber staff worked tirelessly at the forefront to answer questions, direct resources, and advocate for the entire business community.
“Despite facing changes to their own business models and losing event revenue and dues investments from members going out of business, chambers stayed committed to serving the businesses in their communities and finding innovative ways to deliver programming,” said Bob Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals traditionally awards the Outstanding Chamber of Commerce award to individual chambers of commerce based on a comprehensive application judged by the chamber of commerce professionals from other state associations. This year, the association board of directors elected to award all the chambers in the state an award of distinction for their roles in supporting the business community and for making tough choices to survive the pandemic.
“Any chamber that is able to offer programs and support its members after a year of being shut down deserves to be recognized,” said Bauman.
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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 below for a list of jobs with our chamber members. |
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Shop Assistant
RN On-call Nights
RN Contingent Days
Manager, Service Operations FT
Hospice Aide FT
Hospice Aide Contingent
Field Service Technician
Fabricator
Welder
Part-Time Teller
Full Time IT Assistant
Shop Assistant
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor
Job Openings
Motivated Workers
Bartenders/ Servers
Seasonal Sales Associates
Community Connections Support Staff
1918 Cellars Wine Room Associate
Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Tour Guide
Ticket Sales & Customer Service
Seasonal & Full-time Dock Operations Staff
Luggage Handlers
Store Management
Sales Associate
Administrative Assistant
Caregiver
Server & Cook
All Positions Available
Bakery
Fruit Stand
Front of House Customer Service
Team Leaders
Support Staff for all departments
Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available
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Bell Ringers
Adult Services Supervisor
Fertilizer Manager
Landscape Equipment Operator
Hardscape Installer/ Stone Mason
Client Sales Representative
Crew Foreman Installation
Crew Members Installation
Crew Members Maintenance
Accounts Payable Specialist
Physical Therapy Aide
Bartenders
Retail Sales Ambassadors
Concrete Workers
Hiring for 2021 Season
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait Staff
Dishwashers
Line/Prep Cooks
Housekeepers
Guest Service Associates
Food & Beverage Staff
Maintenance
Host/Hostess
Busser
Employment Opportunities
Part-time & full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions are available
Summer Associates
Part-Time Assistant Manager
Hiring Staff
Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards
Full-Time Architect
Boyne Senior Center Site Coordinator
East Jordan Senior Center Cook
Charlevoix Senior Center Cook
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For more information on these openings view our Jobs page by clicking the link below! Is your business hiring? Send us the position information and we will post it! |
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Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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