Boyne Citizen

Serving the Boyne community for over a century and a quarter.


April

  • WAGBO PEACE CENTER . . .
    The Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center is hosting Woodcock Walks every Sunday and Wednesday evening during the month of April from 8:00 to 9:00pm. Register today for an evening viewing of the spectacularly dramatic courtship display of these amazing birds. Find out why they are nicknamed the little brown ghost as we sneak through forest and field to experience our local harbingers of spring. Great outdoor fun for individuals and families! Please call the Center at 231-536-0333 or email wagbo@torchlake.com to register.

    March 31, April 7

  • Northwest Michigan Works . . .
    Job fairs in two counties this spring. Tuesday, March 31 will be at Castle Farms on M-66 in Charlevoix and on Tuesday, April 7 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building. Both events are from 1pm-4pm. Area businesses interested in reserving one of the remaining free booth spaces should immediately contact Diane or Angie at 347-5150. For more information, please visit our web site at NWMichWorks.org

    March 27 - April 6

  • SPRING BREAK - East Jordan Public Schools

    March 28 - April 13

  • Raven Hill Discovery Center . . .
    Raven Hill will be open every day from noon to 4 p.m. from Saturday, March 28 through Monday, April 13, 2008, so that families can treat themselves to an afternoon of fun and exploration at Raven Hill Discovery Center. The Center is located between East Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. Visitors can build connections between science, history and the arts in an interactive learning environment. In addition to the hands-on museum and exotic animals, guests can spend time in the one-room schoolhouse, explore the new tree house, see the geologic history of the earth on the Exploring Beyond Jurassic Park outdoor exhibit, stroll through various cultures in the Ancient World and take a peek at the Center's new the Energy House, which is solar powered.
    For more information, phone 231-536-3369 or toll free 877-833-4254 or check theCenter's website: www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org

    April 4

  • Grandvue Medical Care Facility - Easter Egg Hunt
    10am. Open to the public children 10 and under.Bring your own basket and meet at the Main Entrance. Any questions contact Mary Stahl 536-2286

    April 6

  • EAST JORDAN LIONS CLUB - Senior Center

    April 7

  • Northwest Michigan Works . . .
    Job fairs in two counties this spring. Tuesday, March 31 will be at Castle Farms on M-66 in Charlevoix and on Tuesday, April 7 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building. Both events are from 1pm-4pm. Area businesses interested in reserving one of the remaining free booth spaces should immediately contact Diane or Angie at 347-5150. For more information, please visit our web site at NWMichWorks.org

  • EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB - 12:15 p.m. - Presbyterian Church

  • EAST JORDAN CITY COMMISSION MEETING - 7:30 p.m.

  • EAST JORDAN LIONESS CLUB - Blood drive

    April 8

  • E.J. SENIOR CENTER 11:30am Meeting

    April 11

  • EASTER EGG HUNT Sponsored by East Jordan Lions Club- East Jordan High School 10am-12Noon.

    April 13

  • E.J. Music Boosters 6pm East Jordan Cafeteria

    April 14

  • THE QUILT COTTAGE-CROCK POT SOAP Soap making class with Kathy Schofield 10am-12Noon. To sign up for class call 231-536-3363

  • EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB 12:15pm -Presbyterian Church

  • NORTHWEST MICHIGAN WORKS Holding office hours at the Jordan Valley District Library Community Room from 12-2:30pm

  • HOUSING COMMISSION 4p.m. Lakeview Manor

    April 16

  • BUSINESS AFTER HOURS . . .
    Thursday, April 16, 2009- 5-7pm at Edward Jones- Co-sponsored by Ruth Skop, Edward Jones and Mike Burr and team at The Insurance Shop. Come and join us for the first Business After Hours of 2009! Refreshments and Hors'Oeuvres will be served. $3.00 Members and $5.00 Prospective Members.

    April 18

  • JORDAN VALLEY FREEDOM FESTIVAL . . .
    Saturday April 18, 2009 will be holding a " ROCK BAND TOURNAMENT" at 10a.m. at the East Jordan Civic Center.For ages 11-18, three member Bands,cash awards. Sponsored by Great Lakes Energy. All entries must be received by Friday, April 17 at 5pm. Entries are available at the Chamber office or at Jordan Valley Floral. For more information please call 536-2952 or 675-7776. All proceeds benefit The Jordan Valley Freedom Festival.

    April 23

  • EAST JORDAN LIONESS Meeting

    April 24-26

  • CHEF'S CHALLENGE CULINARY EVENT OF THE YEAR . . .
    Don't miss it! Hosted by Shanty Creek Resort of Bellaire - Celebrate Springtime's Splendor to the fullest - A unique experience for lovers of nature, Michigan agricultural products, fine wines and micro-brews - Enjoy Cooking Competition (North vs South (Michigan's Finest Chefs) - Iron Chef Cook-Off - Outdoor Recreation & Golf - High School Culinary competition - Culinary seminars and Demonstrations - More info call 231-535-2227 or go to www.chefs-challenge.com

    April 25

  • EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB . . . 89th Annual Father & Son Banquet
    Saturday, April 25,2009, East Jordan High School Cafeteria @ 6pm. Featured entertainment "Four Man Fishin" Tackle Hour". Adults $8.00, Students $5.00 and Preschool Free. Tickets available at the door, EJ Chamber or from any East Jordan Rotary Member.For more info, please call 536-7351 The Rotary is also accepting nominations for "Father of the Year". Nominations should include nominee's name, address and phone number, a brief biography of the nominee and why the nominee should be "Father of the Year' . Please send nominations to Mark Penzien @ P. O. Box 1324, East Jordan, MI 49727 by April 15.

    April 27

  • QUILT COTTAGE
    Art Quilts 102 Stitch as a Design Element- 9:30am-5pm with Kathie Briggs. Call to sign up 536-3363.

    April 28

  • EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB 12:15pm - Presbyterian Church

    April 29

  • QUILT COTTAGE
    Hand Quilting-Noon-4pm with Shelly Stallard. Call to sign up 536-3363.

    April 30

  • QUILT COTTAGE
    Fabric Painting- Noon-4pm with Janet Judson To sign up or for more info please call 231-536-3363