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Great Lakes Energy, partnering with Emmet County Recycling, is a community drop off point for shoes to be distributed to the people of Haiti.
There will be a box in the back lobby as well as one in the front, public lobby, so anyone, member or not, can drop off footwear.
The shoes can be new or gently used; please use your discretion in determining if they still have good life left in them. This time of year, great deals can be found on sandals and flip flops that are left over from the summer at just about any store, so a little bit of money can go a long way to help these people. On February 4, they will be delivering the shoes to Emmet Recycling.
We are on a short time frame, as Emmet Recycling hopes to have a semi on the road February 5, 2010. We not only need shoes, but also help in getting the word out that they are a drop off point.
February 11
Would you like to see a branch of Grain Train Natural Foods Co-op in Boyne City? If the answer is yes....come out to an informational meeting at Freshwater Studio, 217 S. Lake St. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Drop in anytime between 4 and 6 p.m., and staff and board representatives from the Grain Train in Petoskey will be available to answer questions about the Grain Train and what it would take to open a store in Boyne City. Refreshments and sample foods will be available.
February 12-13
Downtown Boyne City will be full of fun and chocolate this Valentine's Day and President's Day weekend. Chocolate-Covered Boyne will celebrate chocolate and romance at 33 downtown businesses. Organizer Linn Williams reports that this year's third annual event will be sweeter and livelier than ever. Click here for a list of participating businesses and details of what they are offering , including half-off desserts, chocolate tastings, specialty foods, personalized services and entertainment.
WINTERFEST returns from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 in the 200 block of Water Street. Everything in the family-friendly Winterfest is free, including frozen turkey bowling, frozen fish toss, broom ball, smoosh racing, a Scavenger Hunt for teams of up to eight people at 6 p.m., and a Chili Cook-Off at 4:45. Chili Cook-Off contestants (businesses and individuals are welcome) should bring at least one gallon of prepared chili in a crock pot to Country Now & Then by 4:45 p.m. Chili will be judged by a panel of judges and a People's Choice vote. To enter the Scavenger Hunt or Chili Cook-Off call the Boyne Area Chamber at 582-6222 or Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River at 582-2355. Prizes will be awarded for the games, Scavenger Hunt and Chili Cook-Off.
USED BOOK SALE The Friends of the Boyne Library are holding their Winterfest Used Book Sale from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and from 10 to 4 Saturday, Feb. 13. A special preview sale for Friends members will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday. If you're not a member, you can sign up at the library front desk.
February 13
It's a family affair at Raven Hill Discovery Center this Saturday, Feb. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Thanks to a grant awarded by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, the Center is offering free admission and special science activities on the second Saturday of each month in 2010. Bring the whole family "team" or make it a special event for parent and child. There will be fun problem-solving demos and activities to fit various ages, abilities and interests every month. Family groups can strengthen creative and critical thinking skills by trying a different science challenge each month, plus enjoy the museum, animals and outdoor exhibits. The focus in February will be Rube Goldberg devices. Everyone can enjoy the demonstrations of fancy, multi-step light switches, box closers and bell ringers, plus families are encouraged to problem solve and build their own Rube Goldberg device.
Young State Park is offering a Snowshoe Hike at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.13. Interpreter Maureen Stein will be leading snowshoers on a one-hour hike through the forest. The hikes include children's activities, animal and habitat discussions, park history, identifying flora and fauna, and investigation into what changes winter brings to the environment. Enjoy hot chocolate compliments of the park staff. A limited supply of snowshoes are available for use at no charge. Admission is free, but a state park motor vehicle permit is required; $6 for a daily permit or $24 for an annual permit. For more information contact the park at 582-7523. Young State Park website.
February 14
Freshwater Studio will hold its next concert event at 7 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, featuring Robin Lee Berry, Claudia Schmidt and Mary Sue Wilkerson. Robin Lee Berry is a singer-songwriter from Boyne city who is also co-owner of Freshwater Studio, the art gallery and sometimes concert venue located at 217 S. Lake St. Claudia Schmidt is a Michigan native who has recorded fourteen albums of mostly original songs, exploring folk, blues, and jazz. Mary Sue Wilkerson (pictured at right) is the lead singer of Sister Wilene, a band that will take you back to the days when country music was a pocketful of heartfelt ballads and great swing songs you could dance to. Opening the show with two original songs will be special guest Ruby Williams, the 15-year-old daughter of Robin Lee Berry and Tony Williams. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be offered by Lake Street Market and 220 Lake Street, and a complimentary pre-show wine-tasting will be presented by Mackinaw Trail Winery from 5:30 to 7 p.m. A new exhibition of 30 vintage Rolling Stone magazine covers framed by SweetGrass Framing will also be featured at the show. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door; call 582-2588.
February 16
The Boyne City High School Girls Varsity Basketball Team is hosting "Think Pink, Cheer Blue" to raise funds to fight breast cancer. Proceeds from the Feb. 16 game against East Jordan will be donated to the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders. The game begins at 6 p.m.
February 20
The Boyne City Performing Arts Center presents a showcase of Northern Michigan Entertainers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, featuring:
> Holly Keller (formerly of Pinky Lee) with Dave Eggebrecht and John Warsler
> Robin Lee Berry
> Bill Christensen with Andrew Miller and Judy Slocum
> The Sun Dogs
Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and seniors age 65 and up - available at Local Flavor, Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River, and the Boyne Area Chamber office. Credit card orders are accepted at the Chamber. The Performing Arts Center is located at Boyne City High School at 1035 Boyne Avenue.
February 22
St. Matthew Catholic Church in Boyne City will host a Red Cross Blood Drive from 12 to 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. To schedule an appointment to donate call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.
February 23
"Boyne City Middle School HAS TALENT!" will feature student and staff performances at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the high school Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, and a free dessert bar and silent auction are included, although donations are accepted. Talent includes gymnastics, singing, instrumentals and dancing - plus the North American debut of "The Little Rambler Schmoos." The talent show is sponsored by the Middle School Parent Teacher Organization and Great Lakes Energy.
February 25
The young chefs from the Boyne City High School Hospitality Class will be hosting a Hospitality Pasta Night dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. The dinner will be served in the Hospitality Classroom located in the Early Childhood Building across Main Street from the Boyne District Library. The students will make homemade pastas like ravioli and fettuccine plus sauces and baked garlic focaccia bread and, they advise, "Save room for dessert." The dinner is a func-raiser for upcoming competitions and their end-of-the-year trip. Suggested donation is $6 for adults, $4 students, $3 for ages 6 to 10, and free for ages 5 and under. RSVP's are appreciated to 439-8153 or dcrissman@boyne.k12.mi.us.
February 26