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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.
Have you ever wanted to be Frosty the Snowman or a Christmas Elf? If so, here’s your chance. Organizers of the Boyne City Holiday Open House and Santa Parade are looking for volunteers to wear costumes during the evening’s activities. The open house and Santa Parade will be held Nov. 27, the Friday after Thanksgiving, from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Boyne City. A highlight of the evening is the Santa Parade through downtown Boyne City, which begins at 6 p.m. Following the parade, Santa Claus will be meeting with children at the Odd Fellows building next to Ace Hardware. The requirements for the job are simple. You need to be at least 21 years old; in relatively good physical shape; and you need to love Christmas. Other volunteers are needed to assist with traffic control prior to and during the parade. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Karen at 582-2355 or email mainstreet@boynecity.com no later than Nov. 20.
Boyne Eta Nu Women's Club is sponsoring "Dressed for Chill '09" to help Boyne City Elementary families in need. This new coat, snow pants and boot drive will run through Nov. 1, with clothing distribution the first week of November. Last year, with the help of the community, this drive outfitted 80 children with new winter gear. Dressed for Chill '09 is collecting new clothing items between the sizes of 5T to youth 16/18. Boot sizes range from size 5 to 11. In addition, mittens, gloves and hats have been added to the collection. Drop-off locations for the coats, snow pants and boots are: Local Flavor, Boyne District Library, Boyne City Elementary School and Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, numerous businesses, including the Chamber are accepting monetary donations. Checks should be made payable to Eta Nu Charities. Donations may also be mailed directly to Eta Nu Charities c/o Barb Ellwanger, Treasurer, 627 West Michigan, Boyne City MI 49712.
Genesis Church is organizing a Community Free Clothing Day from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Boyne City Elementary School. You may donate new and gently used clothes and shoes at the large black trailer near the bus garage from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 and 23, Nov. 5 and 6; plus Saturday, Nov. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: 487-0081 or www.genesiswired.com.
The Team Hospitality Program at Boyne City High School is again offering holiday baked goods. Orders must be placed by Dec. 14. Offerings include Granny Smith Apple Pie for $5 and banana bread (with or without walnuts), hearty brown bread, pumpkin cake rolls, lavender pound cake, apple cherry pecan bread and lemon-scented pound cake for $3 each. Pickup date is Dec. 15 from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Orders may be sent by e-mail to dacrissman@boyne.k12.mi.us, placed with a hospitality student or submitted in the high school mailbox. Make checks payable to Boyne City Hospitality. For information call 439-8153.
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.
November 1
4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at Christ Lutheran Church, across from the high school football field. This fund-raising event benefits Music Ministry and the Boyne City Food Pantry. Join your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of great music and food. Enjoy a diverse selection of musical performances beginning at 4 p.m., follow by dinner at 5. Organizers invite you to "Come as you are." There will be a supervised nursery room available. A free-will offering is appreciated. For additional information, or to help with the event, contact Dee at 582-2291.
November 1-4
For the second year, two area dentists are redefining the phrase “put your money where your mouth is.” This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can bring their excess candy to Progressive Dental Care in Boyne City and receive $1 per pound. Drs. Danielle Swartz and Dennis Kirkby are leading this anti-decay movement by giving away dollars and glowing electric toothbrushes in exchange for cavity-provoking candy. Global sugar consumption for children increases by about 2% annually and currently sits at 50 million tons per year, which means parents need to be sure their kids teeth are being cared for now more than ever. Besides damaging children’s teeth, candy can lead to hyperactivity and weight gain. In some cases, the wrong types of candy can also lead to broken teeth and damaged braces. In cooperation with the Boyne City American Legion Post, candy will be shipped overseas to our brave men and women serving in the Middle East. This is a great time to say “thank you” to them by offering a sweet treat from home. Candy will be collected at Progressive Dental Care from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 4. The candy must be unopened. Drs. Swartz and Kirkby are available to provide more information at 582-6944. Progressive Dental Care is located at 112 E. Main Street.
November 2-6
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan will hold a number H1N1 flu vaccine clinics the week of Nov. 2-6, including 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Early Childhood Education Center in Boyne City. According to the Health Department's website: "H1N1 vaccine supply is more limited than anticipated. Please be patient as we get the vaccine to the people who need it most first. We are in the early stages of a long and challenging flu season. With widespread flu ... and limited supplies of H1N1 vaccine, we are working to get the vaccine out first to the groups of people most vulnerable to complications from the flu. There are no appointments; vaccination is on a first-come/first serve basis. Please expect long lines. Parents must sign a H1N1 Vaccination Consent Form for children and adolescents 17 years old and under."
This clinic is only for the groups of people at highest risk. They are: Pregnant women, People who live with or provide care for infants less than six months old (parents, brothers/sisters, childcare providers; Health care workers and emergency medical personnel; Children and adolescents and young adults age six months through 24 years old; Adults age 24 to 64 who have medical conditions* that put them at risk for influenza complications.
November 3
We remind residents of Boyne City to vote in the City Commission election Tuesday, Nov. 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall, which will also be open Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to receive absentee ballots. Seven candidates are running for three City Commission positions. They are: Daniel Adkison (incumbent), Joe Gerant, Ron Grunch, (incumbent), Robert H. (Scott) MacKenzie, Lynn G. Murray, Laura Sansom, and Delbert Gene Towne.
November 5
Award-winning author David Oliver Relin will speak at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. In the best-selling book "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time" Relin tells the stirring tale of Greg Mortenson, a mountain climber who is befriended by villagers in a remote area of Pakistan, and pledges to build them a school. Since then, he has built 130 successful schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan by developing relationships with local people. His efforts have captured the attention of the world, and General Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, traveled by helicopter to cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony at one the schools built by Mortensen and his Central Asia Institute earlier this year. Relin will discuss "Three Cups of Tea," traveling and working with Mortenson, the continuing school-building projects and the people and culture of Central Asia. Boyne City and Boyne Falls schools have been involved in Boyne Reads, and Relin will speak at a student assembly earlier in the day. Student art work inspired by "Three Cups of Tea" will be offered at a silent auction to be held at 6 p.m. that evening in the high school commons area. Boyne City High School's hospitality class is preparing an Author Dinner with Central Asian menu items. Tickets for the 5 p.m. dinner are available at the library and at Local Flavor for $15 ($10 for students). Selections will include beef kabobs, pomegranate fruit salad, naan (Afghan bread) and Bolaanee (leek and potato-filled pockets). Following Relin's presentation, Local Flavor will host a book signing with the author in the Commons Area. "Whether or not you have read the book, come and enjoy an inspiring evening listening to David Oliver Relin tell the story of the power contained in 'Three Cups of Tea,'" said Boyne District Library Director Cliff Carey. "This is truly a remarkable story and we are gratified to bring it to the Boyne area." For more information, visit www.boynelibrary.org or call 582-7861.
November 8
"America Sings, a Salute to our Veterans and Armed Forces," will be presented free at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Boyne City High School Performing Arts Center. Performers include the Cherry Capital Chorus, The Shoreliners, The Sashay, The Fitzpatrick Sisters, and the Dancing Senior Steppers. The high school Drama Department will also perform a selection from Boyne Meets Broadway. Tickets are free, but attendees are advised to get tickets in advance at Local Flavor book store and the Boyne Area Chamber.
November 11
As the cold weather begins to set in, it's time to take a night off from cooking and enjoy a warm dine-in or take-out spaghetti dinner while supporting the Boyne City Child Study Club. The event takes place 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Boyne City Schools Early Childhood Education Building, across from the Boyne District Library. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids under 12, and children 5 and under are free. The dinner is prepared by Dennis Crissman and the Boyne City High School Hospitality students, with homemade desserts provided by Child Study Club members. In addition to the meal, members of the Child Study Club also offer a small rummage sale to the fund-raiser. Useful household and decorative items and toys donated by the club members will be available at bargain prices. The club's membership combines working mothers and stay at home moms who team up to help our community provide a safe, loving and nurturing environment and programs for kids. The club meets monthly between September and May. For more information, contact Suzann Binkley at 582-6346.
November 16
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society will celebrate the Holidays at the historic Jordan Inn in East Jordan on November 16, 2009. All CCHPS members, friends, and the public are invited to attend. Appetizers and cash bar begin at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:30 PM. Following dinner, inn owner Mary Jane Krumholz will conduct a tour.
She will share with us the changes and improvements she has made over the last few years. The inn, which is located at 228 Main St., is one of the oldest buildings in East Jordan.
The cost is $25 per person, which includes sales tax & gratuity. The last day for paid reservations is November 9th. Make check payable to CCHPS and mail to 946 N. Advance Rd., Boyne City, MI 49712. Please include your choice of entree: Select cut of beef or Chicken breast with blue cheese and white wine sauce. For more information call Georganna at 231-883-9867 or Jane at 231-582-6202 or visit our website: www.cchps.info.
November 19
Boyne City Ace Hardware and the Boyne Bus will host the Chamber's next Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Odd Fellows Hall, located next to Ace at 214 Water St. Those attending will be able to tour the historic Odd Fellows Hall. The exterior of the building has recently been restored as part of Boyne City Main Street's facade improvement program. Boyne Country Provisions will provide refreshments and is cosponsoring Business After Hours. There is no charge for admission or refreshments. For information, call the Chamber at 582-6222.
November 20-21
"Boyne Meets Broadway," a dinner and musical-theater extravaganza produced by Boyne City High School students, will be presented Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21.Tickets are available from drama students and at Local Flavor bookstore for $20 and include dinner prepared by the Boyne City High School Hospitality Program, dinner music performed by the high school Jazz Ensemble and a nearly two-hour show filled with music from Broadway shows.
November 24, December 3
The City of Boyne City is planning informational meetings for neighbors and others who may be interested in three upcoming 2010 road construction projects. Representatives from the City and its engineering firm C2AE will be present to share information and address questions regarding these projects including preliminary plans, the process, the construction, and scheduling as well as strategies to minimize the impact of construction on residents and businesses. For more information or to comment on this or other projects please contact City of Boyne City Executive Assistant Barb Brooks at 582.0336 or bbrooks@boynecity.com. The meeting dates are:
- AIR INDUSTRIAL DRIVE - Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the conference room at Great Lakes Energy (2nd Floor). The project will consist of: road reconstruction, new curb, gutter, and sidewalks. This project is being funded through the Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA).
- DIVISION STREET from M-75 to Pleasant Avenue - Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium. The city is organizing the meeting to discuss the scope and timing of the project, which is anticipated to start mid-summer of 2010 and be completed by fall. The reconstruction project includes sewer, water, and storm line replacements and upgrades, street reconstruction, sidewalks, and new curb and gutter. This project is being funded through the City and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and there will be no cost to the homeowner for the city's work on this project.
- NORTH EAST STREET from State Street to Collings Street - Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. in the city hall auditorium. The city is organizing the meeting to discuss the scope and timing of the project, which is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2010. The North East Street infrastructure project includes sewer, water, and storm line replacements and upgrades, street reconstruction, sidewalks, and new curb and gutter. There will be no cost to the homeowner for the city's work on this project. This estimated $1,268,700 project is being funded by the City and a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
November 25
The second annual Holiday Farmers Market will also be held in the market's indoor location on Wednesday, Nov. 25. At this Saturday's market, you can pre-order fresh turkeys and pies for Thanksgiving, and they will be delivered to the market on Wednesday. The Boyne City Farmers Market has moved indoors for the month of November, with 14 vendors in the market, located at 126 Water St. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in November, offering seasonal produce, meats, cheese, baked and canned items, honey, maple syrup, and other goodies you've come to expect from the market at this time of year. 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.
November 26
Held from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 106 N. Lake St. The dinner is open to the public, and there is no charge. Organizer Jerry Kelts asks that anyone interested in volunteering or donating food contact him at 675-9005. Those who need transportation or a home-delivered meal should also contact Kelts.
November 27
The Holiday Open House & Santa Parade will bring the sounds, sights and smells of the season to downtown Boyne City the Friday after Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to participate - from businesses and organizations with parade floats, to children dressed in their holiday finest, to businesses offering great shopping, refreshments and hospitality. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and the evening's special guest is the Jolly Old Man from the North. Santa will arrive on his sleigh, joined by some of his elves, and some reindeer from the North Pole. Those participating in the parade will line up on East Main Street between East and Lake Streets starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will follow Lake Street to Water Street through the heart of downtown Boyne City. NEW! After the parade, Santa will meet with children at "Santa's Workshop" in the Odd Fellows Hall at 214 Water St., next to Ace Hardware. In addition there will be hay rides, and refreshments will be served to all of Santa's guests. For additional information call Karen Guzniczak at Country Now & Then/Up The Lazy River, 582-2355, the Boyne City Main Street office at 582-9009, the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce at 582-6222, or email mainstreet@boynecity.com.