Boyne Citizen

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


  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY
    September through May Hours - Saturday 12-4 P.M. - Sunday 2-4 P.M. Open most holiday breaks and always by appointment. For more info 231-536-3369

  • SNO-MOBILER CLUB BREAKFAST
    East Jordan Sno-Mobile Club on Mt. Bliss Rd.7am-Noon. Every Sunday til March 28, 2010

    February 3 - March 17

  • NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE . . .
    Beginning Yoga - February 3-March 17 from 7-8 pm. To register for class call 2321-348-6613 or 231-536-9702. Class will be at East Jordan Elementary School small gym.

    March 1

  • JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL . . . Travel and Art Study Group 3 pm. Art Center to hear about Shirley Mills adventure in Chaco Canyon. Shirley is a world traveler, most interested in archaeological sits where she can hike and climb. She is a wonderful photographer and dedicated researcher.

  • DDA . . . City Hall 5:30 pm

  • EAST JORDAN SPORTS BOOSTERS . . . East Jordan High School- 7 pm

    March 2

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

  • CITY COMMISSION MEETING . . . City Hall 7 pm

    March 6

  • THE HOUSE ON THE HILL - FASHION SHOW BENEFIT . . .
    Come see the latest Spring Fashions presented by Mary's of Boyne and the EJ Shoppe, Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 1-3 pm. Proceeds from the event will benefit Good Samaritan Food Pantry. RSVP 231-588-6304 or email innkeeper@thehouseonthehill.com.

  • FIDDLERS JAMBOREE . . .
    Harvest Barn Church. 11:30 Registration, Jamboree Noon - 5 pm, Dance 7 pm.

    March 7

  • SNO-MOBILER CLUB BREAKFAST . . . East Jordan Sno-Mobile Club on Mt. Bliss Rd. 7 am - Noon

    March 8

  • EAST JORDAN MUSIC BOOSTERS . . . Meeting 6 pm at the E.J. High School Cafeteria.

  • EAST JORDAN CO-OP NURSERY . . .
    Open House 3:30 - 7:30 pm. East Jordan Elementary School. Contact Charlene at 536-7859 for more information.

    March 9

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

  • HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING . . . Lakeview Manor 4 pm

    March 10

  • EAST JORDAN SENIOR CENTER MEETING . . . 11:30 am Senior Center

  • EAST JORDAN CO-OP NURSERY . . .
    Open House 3:30 - 7:30 pm. East Jordan Elementary School. Contact Charlene at 536-7859 for more information.

    March 11

  • EAST JORDAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING . . . 5:30 pm City Hall.

    March 12

  • WAGBO PEACE CENTER . . .
    Friday, March 12th, 6 pm- Potluck: Pruning Apple Trees- Do you have any young or old apple trees that you'd like to make more productive, but you're really not sure how to do it? Then come to Wagbo's Second Friday Potluck. We'll start by filling our bellies with great food, then head out to the Wagbo apple orchard where you'll learn hands-on pruning techniques. If you have any pruning shears or a pole saw, bring them along!

    This workshop will be presented by Pepper Bromelmeier, who, along with her husband, Tom Brown, and friend, Mark Randolph, operate an organic, heirloom apple orchard near Central Lake. For more info, call Wagbo at 231-536-0333, or visit http://WagboPeaceCenter.blogspot.com.

    March 13

  • BENEFIT DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION . . . for Greg Van Stedum at the EJHS. 5 pm - 7:30 pm

  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER . . . 2nd Saturday Science Series - Noon - 4 pm. The focus in March will be Science Magic. Come and experience the magic of science. There will be demonstrations of various "parlor tricks" as performed in Victorian times (before TV and computers) and challenges for families to try some "trick" for themselves. Watch for other fun events every second Saturday in 2010 and make plans for your family to join us. For more information, call 231.536.3369. FREE ADMISSION.

  • GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA . . . Concert "Colombian Festival". First Congregational Church

    March 14

  • SNO-MOBILER CLUB BREAKFAST . . . East Jordan Sno-Mobile Club on Mt. Bliss Rd.7 am - Noon

    March 15

  • BANKS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING . . . 7:30 pm Banks Township Hall.

  • EAST JORDAN GARDEN CLUB . . . 1:30 pm . Jordan River Watershed.

    March 16

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

  • CITY COMMISSION MEETING . . . 7 pm City Hall.

    March 18

  • FRIENDS OF THE JORDAN . . . Meeting 7 pm Watershed.

    March 19-20, 26-27

  • "Little Shop of Horrors" . . .
    Tickets go on sale March 13 from 11am-1pm. March 15-18 and 22-25 from 4-7 pm East Jordan High School Cafeteria. All remaining tickets sold at door.All seats $3.00 Date of performances are March 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7pm. Matinee on March 21 at 3pm.

    March 20

  • WAGBO PEACE CENTER . . .
    Saturday, March 20, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm- MAPLE SYRUP FAMILY FIELD DAY - Come out to the Wagbo Farm for a fun and educational tour of the world of maple syrup. Learn how to tap trees, boil syrup in your own backyard, and operate a large-scale commercial evaporator. There will be separate children's activities, including a short hike, storytelling, and puppet shows. Hot beverages, soup, and snacks provided. Cost $10 of adults, $5 for children, $28 for a family, 3 and under are free. Please register by Thursday, March 18. For more info, call 231-536-0333, or visit http://WagboPeaceCenter.blogspot.com.

  • FRONT PORCH . . .
    It's time for the March edition of the Backporch Coffeehouse. On Saturday, March 20th, we will feature two of the areas most original and enjoyable singer/songwriters- Conrad Gold and Kelly Shively.

    Both Kelly and Conrad are musicians from the Petoskey area. Conrad is a gifted song writer, who accompanies his original and collected songs on guitar. Kelly brings her favorite and original songs of family and farm to life with her beautiful soprano voice. She is also a multi-instrumentalist who effortlessly moves between instruments to add musical colors to her engaging performance. Conrad and Kelly will share the evening- and their hearts and talents- beginning at 7:00 p.m. Following the scheduled performers, we will have open mike / session time.

    Suggested Donations: $5 individual/$10 family, all donations to the scheduled performer(s). Light refreshments available at no charge; smoke- and alcohol-free, family atmosphere. The Front Porch Café is located at 9235 Main St., Ellsworth.

    March 21

  • SNO-MOBILER CLUB BREAKFAST . . . East Jordan Sno-Mobile Club on Mt. Bliss Rd. 7 am - Noon

  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER . . . Vernal Equinox Celebration - 1-4 pm.

    March 22

  • CITY OF EAST JORDAN . . . Board of Appeals Meeting 5:15 City Hall

    March 23

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

    March 24

  • A COMMUNITY WIDE FORUM . . .
    to gather you ideas about goals for the city to reach, will be held Wednesday March 24, 2010 at the civic center. Your input is needed. Food will be provided. Let us discuss where East Jordan will be in the next couple of years.

  • JORDAN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY . . . Board meeting - 6:30 pm Community Room

    March 25

  • LIONESS CLUB MEETING . . .

    March 26

  • Fish on Friday at the Front Porch . . .
    The Front Porch Café will be hosting a Fish Dinner on Friday, March 26 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Baked Fish, Slaw, Red-Skinned Potatoes, Vegetable Medley a Beverage and Dessert will be offered by free will donation. Proceeds go toward paying off the mortgage so that The Front Porch may continue its mission to feed community; body and soul. The Front Porch is a non-profit community café located at 9235 Main Street in Ellsworth. For more information, call 231-588-2000 or go to www.frontporchellsworth.org.

    March 27

  • WAGBO PEACE CENTER . . .
    Saturday, March 27, 10 am-3 pm- 8TH ANNUAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL- Join us at the Wagbo Farm for our annual family event to celebrate Maple Syrup! Pancake breakfast served all day with real Wagbo Maple Syrup and locally-produced sausage and bacon. Music, sleigh rides out to the sugar bush, syrup tasting, "pancake" flipping contests an more - plus view maple syrup being made in our sugar shack! All food and activities are included for one price! Cost $10 of adults, $5 for children, $28 for a family, 3 and under are free. No pre-registration required. For more info, call 231-536-0333, or visit http://WagboPeaceCenter.blogspot.com.

    March 28

  • SNO-MOBILER CLUB BREAKFAST . . .
    East Jordan Sno-Mobile Club on Mt. Bliss Rd. 7 am-Noon. Last week.

  • JORDAN VALLEY LIBRARY FRIENDS . . .
    Movie "CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALL" 1:30 pm Jordan Valley District Library Community Room.

    March 28-April 30

  • JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL . . .
    Metamorphosis Exhibit- March 28- April 30. Open 1-4 Daily

    March 30

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