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begins the haunted house season this weekend with more terror than ever before, and yet remains a family experience with something for every age group. Attractions include the Grimm Forest, Grateful Dead Graveyard, (yes Michael J. really is there), Deadly Witches Cottage, Haunted Forest, Dragon Room, Haunted Basement and more. $10 season pass for adults, children under 12 are two for $5, (buy one get one free). Enjoy the fear every Friday and Saturday in October, including Halloween, 7 to 10 p.m. at 2205 Springbrook Road, Boyne Falls, phone 582-1186. Details . . .
Three of the five seats on the Boyne City Commission will be up for election on Nov. 3. The four-year terms of Commissioners Ron Grunch, Dan Adkison and Mayor Eleanor Stackus are up for election. Nomination petition forms will be available from the City Clerk's office at City Hall from Sept. 29 through 5 p.m. on Oct. 14. For more information call 582-6597. If you are not registered to vote, the last day to register for the November election will be October 3.
Leave a lasting memorial in the community you love. Applications for plaques to be embedded in the new interior sidewalks being constructed in Boyne City's Old City Park are being accepted at Boyne City Hall through Friday, Sept. 4. The cost is $200 per plaque. The new plaques will join the existing sidewalk plaques which were carefully removed and will be re-installed in the new sidewalks. The new plaques are being ordered to match the existing 3x8-inch aluminum plaques in material, size and color. There is a maximum of 4 lines and 20 characters per line for each plaque. All plaques will be installed flush in the concrete to provide a smooth walking surface. To order a plaque, or for more information, contact Barb Brooks at 582-0336 or bbrooks@boynecity.com, or stop by City Hall.
The end of the regular season for the Boyne City Farmers Market is this Saturday, Oct. 31, but for customers who appreciate the opportunity to buy fresh and local food each week, the season has been extended. The Boyne City Farmers Market will move indoors this year for the first time. Vendors will offer the seasonal produce, meats, cheese, baked and canned items, honey, maple syrup, and other goodies you've come to expect from the market for a trial period during the month of November. Starting Nov. 7, the market will be open in the heart of downtown Boyne City Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 126 Water St. (formerly Kiss Carpet).
The Farmers Market is leasing the building from Dr. Dennis Kirkby. Although he hopes to fill the vacant space more permanently, Dr. Kirkby is excited about the project. If the market goes well and enough interest is generated among those hungry for local food and the vendors who provide it, there may be the opportunity for the market to continue beyond November. The market hopes to attract shoppers from Boyne City and surrounding communities where markets have ended. The second annual Holiday Farmers Market will also be held in the indoor Water Street location on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The Farmers Market is a project of the Boyne City Main Street Program. For more information about the market or becoming a vendor, call Market Manager Jen Lewis, at 420-0996, or the Main Street office at 582-9009.
October 5 - November 13
The City of Boyne City will pick up leaves Oct. 5 through Nov. 13. Residents should set bagged leaves curbside in clearly marked biodegradable bags, which are available at City Hall, Ace Hardware and Glen's Market. Brush will not be picked up curbside but may be brought to the North Boyne Compost Site on Robinson Street. You may haul your own leaves or brush, bagged in biodegradable bags or unbagged to the compost site, which is open seven days a week.
October 3
The Advance Board of Commerce will be holding an all-you-can-eat Swiss Steak Harvest Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Advance Chamber Hall on East Jordan/Advance Road. Cost is $9 per person, children 12 and under are $5, toddlers are free.
October 4
- Fungi and Fermentation Skill Swap 1 pm to 5 pm. Join the Institute for Sustainable Living, Art, and Natural Design (ISLAND) and the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center as we explore the wide world of fungi and fermentation. Anyone with an interest in local foods; wild-crafting; food preservation; or tasty, healthful meals will greatly benefit from the workshops offered here. Experienced teachers will present an array of topics, including wild mushroom hikes, mushroom dyeing, mushroom paper making, cheese making, vegetable fermentation, mead making, and much more! There will also be local vendors selling fungal and fermented goods. The Fungi and Fermentation Skill Swap will be held at the Wagbo Farm, located three miles south of East Jordan at 5745 North M-66. Cost is $20 for pre-registration by Friday, October 2nd, or $25 at the door. For a complete list of workshops and vendors, or to register, please visit http://www.ARTmeetsEARTH.org or contact Yvonne at ISLAND 231-480-4515 or info@ARTmeetsEARTH.org.
October 8
Boyne City residents and business owners are invited to attend an informational meeting about the Boyne City Main Street Program / Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium at Boyne City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to receive community input and answer questions on the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan the Main Street / DDA program has submitted to the city commission for adoption. The plans provide an outline of the goals and priorities within the DDA district and how they could be funded. For projects to possibly be funded by the DDA they must be referenced in the DDA's plans. The projects are categorized as near term (2009-2012), short term (2013-2018) and mid term (2019-2024). Projects include the municipal boat launch, preservation of the Dilworth Hotel, infrastructure improvements, marina improvements, downtown gateway improvements, and parking improvements. The goal is to complete projects and create programs supported by the community that will enhance and strengthen Boyne City. In 1994 the City of Boyne City created the DDA to help revitalize and enhance the community's central business district. Six years ago the DDA joined the Michigan Main Street Program and has been known since that time as the Main Street / DDA program which includes the central business district and the commercial district on North Lake Street from downtown to the public marina boat launch.
For the past several months the DDA/Main Street board has been in the process of amending its development plan for up to 30 years. The amended development and Tax Increment Financing Plan have been submitted to the Boyne City Commission for adoption. As part of the process, the city commission is required to hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of the amended plans. The public hearing is scheduled for the city commission's Oct. 13 meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. at city hall. The original plan was approved for 15 years. The proposed plan is for up to 30 years and will not raise property taxes but will allow the community to continue to direct tax dollars for public projects in the DDA district. Since it was formed in 1994, much has been accomplished by the DDA including downtown infrastructure and streetscape improvements on Water, Lake, and Front streets; assisting with the reconstruction of Main and Vogel streets; parking lot projects at the library, city hall, and along Ray Street; and construction of the Boyne River Boardwalk. The DDA has also actively marketed and promoted Boyne City to businesses and visitors alike and undertaken events such as the popular Stroll the Streets program.
October 9
Steve Czerkes, owner of Medicap Pharmacy, has merged his business with Glen's Markets and will now be working at the Boyne City Glen's Pharmacy. This will result in the closing of the Medicap store at 104 S. Lake St. Today, Friday, is the last day it will be open. Czerkes plans to leasing the Medicap storefront to another retail business sometime soon. He said he has had a number of inquiries, and he is committed to keeping it as a retail use. He said health problems were a factor in his decision to make the change. Steve said his wife Cathy and their dog Jack, a fixture at the pharmacy, will be retiring.
October 10
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra has announced its 2009-2010 concert season, which begins at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.10. The orchestra is bringing Layton "Skip" James from the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to perform Bach's Brandenburg Concerto # 5 with the orchestra's concertmaster, Paul Sonner, and principal flute, Bonnietta Benn. Titled "Baroque Fireworks," the program includes Handel's popular "Royal Fireworks Music" and a Concerto by Tomaso Albinoni. Tickets are available at www.treatickets.com, Local Flavor Bookstore in Boyne City and by visiting www.glcorchestra.org.
October 16
Saint Matthew's Church is holding a spaghetti dinner in their fellowship hall from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, with all proceeds going to support the Boyne Area Free Clinic. If anyone would like to help with the food items needed for the dinner, please call Rosie Hampton at 582-7762 or Mary Dunn at 582-7556. Food and monetary donations need to be received by Oct. 9.
October 16-17
The Boyne Area Harvest Festival is expanding and returning to Boyne City's downtown with music, crafts and fall produce again this year. The annual event will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3, and is being jointly organized by Boyne City Main Street and the Boyne Area Chamber. The festival schedule was changed from Saturday-Sunday to Friday-Saturday and will include a special edition of Boyne City's popular Stroll the Streets from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. This year's festival will be even larger than last year with a second music stage added Saturday on Lake Street. Also, the entire Boyne City Farmers Market will move to Water and Lake Streets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3. The farm market booths will sell a variety of apples and other harvest items including pumpkins, squash, apple butter, jam, honey and cider. Portions of Water Street and Lake Street will be closed to traffic during the festival to make room for the Farmers Market, music and more than 30 arts and craft vendors. The festival will also include folk art demonstrations, children's games, inflatable bounces, face painting, hay rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, and a scarecrow-making contest for residents and businesses. Festival hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Details . . .
October 20
A community book discussion will be held as part of the Boyne Reads program featuring the book "Three Cups of Tea" at Local Flavor at 125 Water St. at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. The discussion will be led by Tim Wright and is open to any interested community member or visitor. Boyne Reads will culminate on Nov. 5 when author David Oliver Relin will speak at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center. The Boyne City High School Hospitality Class is preparing an ethnic central Asian dinner at 5 p.m. in the high school commons area. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. They are available at the library or Local Flavor. A silent auction of art pieces created by Boyne City students will be held at 6 p.m., followed by Relin's appearance at 7. For more information, visit www.boynelibrary.org or call the library at 582-7861.
October 21
Location changed to accommodate larger crowd
The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce will host a City Commission Candidates Forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. Because a large crowd is expected, the location has been changed to the gymnasium of the Early Childhood Education Center (former middle school) at 321 S. Park St. Those attending should enter via the Main Street entrance, across the street from the Boyne District Library. Seven candidates are running for three City Commission positions in the Nov. 3 election, and the Chamber has invited all seven to attend the forum. Two incumbent commissioners are running, and there will be at least one new commissioner after the election, because Eleanor Stackus will not seek re-election. Stackus has served for the past 16 years, including the last 10 years as mayor. Candidates on the ballot are:
- Dan Adkison, 325 Trent St. (incumbent)
- Joseph Gerant, 516 E. Division
- Ron Grunch, 400 Silver St. (incumbent)
- Scott MacKenzie, 847 W.Division St.
- Lynn Murray, 632 Jersey St.
- Laura Sansom, 212 E. Lincoln
- Delbert Towne, 528 Grant St.
October 22
Boyne Coop True Value will host the Chamber's next Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. The Coop is located at 113 S. Park St. and is owned by Chamber Board member Tim McAndrew. The Coop will be unveiling their new patio, located in the rear of the building, which will be used to display outdoor products such as lawn and garden items and Christmas trees.
October 23
Greg Vadnais & Chris Bontos perform Raga-influenced melodies on traditional Indian instruments in a concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the Boyne Arts Collective, 210 Lake St. Doors open at 6:30 and recital starts at 7. Tickets are available at the Arts Collective gallery, Bali Living Imports, or contact Vadnais via at 231.459.4545, or vadnaisg@gmail.com. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
October 24
OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH - and in conjunction with this theme, the Charlevoix County Genealogical Society will be hosting its Third Annual, "Research & Resources" Open House.
In the past, we have used this event to showcase the activities of our group, as well as introducing the general public to genealogy, family history and the connections between the two and both local and regional history.
At this year’s event, we hope to introduce participants to still other area organizations and groups- giving them the opportunity to meet the members of these groups and see for themselves what these organizations have to offer.
Participating groups at the present time are:
Charlevoix County Genealogical Society
Charlevoix County History Preservation Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Emmet County Genealogical Society
Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society
Karen Walker Photography
LDS Family History Center
Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
Please be sure to join us on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in the lower level meeting room at the Boyne District Library, 201 E. Main Street, Boyne City.
October 27
St. Matthews Catholic Church (originally scheduled to be at Boyne City High School}, 1035 Boyne Avenue, 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Individuals who are at least 17 years old, meet height and weight requirements (at least 110 pounds based on height) and are in good general health may be eligible to give blood. Red Cross donor card or positive ID required.
October 31
The Boyne City Fire Department will hold their annual Haunted House on Saturday at the Boyne City Early Childhood Education Center (Old Middle School) at 321 S. Park St. from 5 to 8 p.m. The entrance door is on the north side of the building across from the Boyne District Library and you will exit out the south side of the building onto Pine Street. For information call City Hall at 582-6597.