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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.
The Boyne Area Community Christmas Baskets program is expecting that the need for assistance will be greater than ever this year. Non-perishable, unwrapped food, toys, games, books, clothing and blankets may be dropped off at the Early Childhood Education Center on Pine Street from Dec. 1 through 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checks may be made payable to Boyne Area Community Christmas, c/o Treasurer Eleanor West, 915 Robinson St. #15, BoyneCity 49712. Thos eligible for baskets may pick them up Dec. 18 from 3 to 6 pm.. at the Early Childhood Center gym. For further information call Ruth Witenski at 5882-3152 or Nancy Hosmer at 582-71165.
October 5 - November 13
December 1
As an extra effort to make sure that everyone in the community who wishes to be heard regarding the Avalanche Park Master Plan, the City of Boyne City will hold the fourth, and probably last, Master Plan Public Input session. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Boyne City Hall. All persons interested in the future development and uses of Avalanche Park are encouraged to attend and share their views at this added meeting. Even if you have attended prior input meetings and shared your thoughts, you are encouraged to come again as new ideas may have evolved since then or may come out of the evening's discussion. Topics scheduled be discussed will include use of any type of motorized vehicles (such as snowmobiles), paved or improved emergency access routes, potential expansion of trails, and anything else that is brought up at the meeting. Persons unable to attend may submit their comments in writing to the Boyne City Hall, 319 N. Lake St., or via email to bbrooks@boynecity.com until Dec. 7.
December 2
Benefit for Hospice of Northwest Michigan sponsored by the Boyne City Eta Nu Women's Club. Purchase a tree light or Hearts of Love Ornament to support Hospice. The event is Wednesday, Dec. 2, starting with caroling at the Boyne River Inn at 6 p.m. followed at 6:30 by a tree Lighting at Country Now & Then. Dinner follows at the BRI for $12 per person; reservations are required. For reservations or information contact: Barb Schultz at 582-2877 or Alison Mellon at 582-6923.
December 5
The 13th annual Judy Kuheana Memorial Benefit Breakfast will be hosted by Red Mesa Grill from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. The all-you-can-eat Latin American breakfast buffet is $8 for adults and $4 for kids 12 and under. The Red Mesa Grill, with the help of Judy's brother Jerry Kelts, has held this event every year since it opened in 1997 and has helped raise more than $20,000 to benefit Boyne Area charities. This year the proceeds will benefit Boyne area food pantries through the Manna Food Project. The breakfast will include the final bidding in the Wreath and Angel Silent Auction, with proceeds also going to the food pantries.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Boyne City High School. Admisssion is free and refreshments are available. Proceeds benefit the Boyne City Booster Foundation. For information, contact Theresa Robarge at 582-3694.
New event this year sponsored by the United Methodist Church at 324 S. Park St. Enjoy a midday meal in the Wesley tradition on Saturday, Dec.5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. For information call the church office at 582-9776.
SOBO, the South Boyne arts district, presents an Old-Fashioned European Christmas Market with art, gifts, food and fun - something for everyone. The German Weihnachtsmarkt-style market will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Water Street Mall, located at the corner of Main and Front Streets. other SOBO and community businesses will also be participating. Anyone interested in obtaining a booth for the Christmas Market may contact organizers Donna Prevost of Sun for the Soul at 582-0410, Cindi Malin of CindiFranco’s Coolstuff or Chris Wacholz. poster
December 6
The Boyne Area Senior Center invites the community to help celebrate the fourth anniversary of their building from with a Homemade Meat Loaf Dinner from 11:30 to 1:30 Sunday, Dec. 6. The Cousins Music Group will entertain, and a bake sale and silent auction will be held. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. Advance sale tickets are available from 9 to 1, Monday through Friday. The event is cosponsored by Thrivent Financial For Lutherans.
Musicians and music lovers are are invited to join the fun as Gail Gerrie and Master fiddler John Richey host a the Boyne Sunday Session featuring Celtic/Folk Tunes and Songs at the Sammich ‘N’ Sudz at 202 S. Lake St. in Boyne City from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6. Musicians are asked to bring their own stools or chairs. The session is held the first and third Sunday of every month. There is no charge for this family friendly musical event that features some of our region’s finest Irish, Folk, Bluegrass and Old Tyme musicians.
December 9
RuneScape Night for teens will be Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boyne District Library. Teens will gather at the library's computers to play the online game RuneScape, under the direction of teen librarian Jon Baughan.
December 11
The first meeting of the Anime/Manga Club will be held on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the library Community Room. This club is for teens who are interested in animation, graphic novels, and comics.
December 12
During this busy holiday season, Boyne District Library is offering a little help for parents wanting to spend some time shopping in their home town. Children ages 3 to 8 are welcome to spend a couple hours at the library while their parents shop at local businesses on Saturday, Dec. 12. Parents can shop "kid-free" from 2 to 4 p.m. while their children watch a movie, complete with a snack. "Up," released on DVD in November and rated PG, will be shown on the library’s large screen in the Community Room. There is no charge for the event. Parents will receive special promotional coupons and materials from local businesses when they drop off their children. Pre-registration is suggested; please call the library at 582-7861.
FreshWater Studio is planning a series of holiday events at 217 S. Lake St. this weekend. "Santa's Last Stand" will give you and your kids a chance to see Santa one more time from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Don't forget to bring your camera. Also on Saturday, Mary Ellen Geist will be on hand for a book signing of "Measure of the Heart" from 4 to 6 p.m. On Dec. 13, author and Illustrator Vera Thornton will be sharing original paintings, discussing and signing her book, "Max and Little Bit's Big Adventure" from 1 to 3 p.m.
December 17
All aboard! Boyne District Library has a special event planned on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. for children in grades K-4. Kevin and Carol McGinty will set up a special Lionel train exhibit, complete with scenery and sounds, in the library's Community Room. Children and parents will have time to enjoy the trains, followed by a lively reading of "The Polar Express" by children's librarian Stacey Harms. Hot chocolate will be served and everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas. For more information and to register, contact the library at 582-7861.
Re/Max Resort Properties will host the Boyne Area Chamber's next Business After Hours at its office located at 111 S. Lake St. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Cosponsoring the event are CindiFranco's Cool Stuff and Lake Street Market. No RSVP is needed for this business mixer event. Re/Max has been in the Boyne City real estate business for 17 years and is a full-service office that handles residential, commercial, waterfront, vacation property or vacant land. You can contact them at 582-2400. Cosponsoring the Business After Hours is Lake Street Market, well known for providing "Good things to eat and drink" at 306 S. Lake St. Contact them at 582-4450 for information about holiday gift baskets and catering. CindiFranco's Cool Stuff, located at 309 Lake St., is a "pleasant place of discovery" offering gifts and home accessories, interior design and redesign and installation services. Promote yourself by donating a door prize for this event. Reply to this email or call 582-6222 for details.
December 19
The popular local bluegrass band Horton Creek will play a Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and senior citizens age 65 and up. Horton Creek describes itself as "A simple bluegrass band formed out of Charlevoix County, Northern Michigan, started as a one-gig get-together to fill a spot in a show and it went so well the clan decided to give it a run. Our hopes are high, the bass is low, and of course, the grass is blue." They have released three CD's, "Horton Creek," "Reunion," and "You Were There." Band members include: Scott Boss, vocals; Bob Harmeling, bass guitar; Tom Eggers, guitar, mandolin, vocals; Alecia Olson, fiddle; Mike Harmeling, banjo, mandolin, vocals; Bryan Eggers, electric guitar, mandolin, percussion; Cindy Boss, vocals. For more information, visit www.hortoncreek.com or their Facebook Page.
December 21-January 1
December 25
The First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, 401 S. Park St., will be serving a traditional Christmas dinner from 12 to 4 p.m. on Christmas Day. Everyone in the community is welcome and invited to "share the love, peace and joy of the holy season." Reservations are appreciated but not mandatory. Donations of time and talent are also welcome. For more information contact Al or Jenny Lawson at 675-7840 or 582-7841.
December 28
777 Vogel Street, Community of Christ Church