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Boyne City’s north Boyne compost site on Robinson Street has wood chips that are available free to the public. There is no limit on the quantity; however, you must make your own arrangements for loading and hauling. This does not include black dirt; wood chips only.
Char-Em United Way and the Local Board of the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program recently completed distribution of over $44,073 in federal funds to support local food and shelter programs in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. United Way is the local administrator of the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
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August 10
Evenings at the Gazebo concerts continue Wednesday, Aug. 10 with a concert by the Petoskey Steel Drum Band. This concert is sponsored by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau and Spicy Bob's Italian Express, who will be offering $1 slices of pizza plus soft drinks and ice cream. The weekly concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. in Old City Park at the corner of Park and River Streets. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Visit www.gazeboconcerts.com for details and the full summer schedule.
August 12
Acoustic Stew, Adolph Cwik, Balloon Fun with Popper and Twister Joe, Karen Brooks, Kort McCumber, Kowalske Family Band, Kristin Glasgow and Richard Potter.
August 12, 19
The Boyne Area Free Clinic will be closed the next two Fridays, Aug. 12 and 19. Anyone needing medication refills should come in Aug. 6. The clinic will reopen Aug. 26.
August 13
On Saturday, Aug. 13, the Farmers Market will be moving downtown to the 100 and 200 blocks of Water Street, and the 100 block of Lake Street. Come experience this unique Market experience as we close off traffic and enjoy open air shopping. Fresh, local foods and products, live demonstrations, crafts, music, sidewalk sales from merchants and a view of beautiful Lake Charlevoix - it’s going to be a bountiful day!
Boyne Area youth ages 10 and up have a new option for their Saturday afternoons. Continuing through the school year, Boyne District Library will offer LOL (Love Our Library) Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. A variety of activities will be offered, depending on the interests of those attending, from crafts and Legos, to board games, Wii and graphic arts. Snacks will be available as well. No matter what the activity, fun will be the order of the day. “Come see all the fun things we have in store for you,” said Monica Kroondyk, youth librarian. “Together, we’ll decide what direction the group will take in the future.” For more information, contact Monica at (231) 582-7861.
Char-Em United Way will host the 4th annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the K-Mart Plazas in Petoskey and Charlevoix. Extra expenses for school are difficult for many in the current economy. Char-Em United Way is asking our community to collect and donate school supplies for local children.
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Community of Christ church, 777 Vogel Street, 2-4 p.m. Both new and used clothing. Backpacks given to all school children until supply runs out.
August 13-14
The 38th Annual Antique Auto Show and Flea Market is coming to Veterans Memorial Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 13-14. Admission is free and food will be available from the Boyne City Firefighters Association. Vendor spaces (10-by-20-ft.) are available for $20 before Aug. 8. For more information, call the Boyne Area Chamber at 232-582-6222 or visit www.boyneantiqueautoshow.com.
August 14
The Boyne Area Senior Center is hosting its third annual Ice Cream Social from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Donations benefit the computer lab at the Senior Center, located at 411 East Division St. Boyne City, phone 231-582-6682. Music by: Back Woods Maestros
August 20
Freshman girls' volleyball, away vs. Rogers City 8:30 a.m.
JV girls' volleyball, Harbor & Charlevoix @ Harbor 9:00 a.m.
Varsity cross country, away vs. Glen Lake 10:00 a.m.
Michael Reno Harrell will close the concert season at Aten Place Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Harrell is an award-winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer, and he’s from the South - the Southern Appalachian Mountains to hone it a bit finer. Next weekend, Aug. 25-27, brings a production of "Escanaba in Love" an oddball comedy prequel to “Escanaba in da Moonlight”, both written by Jeff Daniels. It follows the lives of the elder snappy-but-loveable Soady family members (in the Upper Peninsula) through one cockamamie escapade after another. For more information go to www.atenplace.com or call Bill or Maxine Aten at 231-549-2076.
August 20-21
The Norfolk Harvest Festival is coming to Boyne City’s Veterans Park for this weekend with a portrayal of interactive living history ranging from the Medieval to Colonial periods, consisting of day-to-day living, as well as demonstrations with tents and structures depicting life in a new trading settlement. The public will be encouraged to interact with the reenactors, asking questions about their activities or demonstrations. The festival's goal is to present an aspect of history and family fun, meeting the goals of the Family of the Five Lakes: to enrich the lives of present and future generations through historical education. For more information about food, entertainers, demonstrations and sponsors,
August 21
St. Matthew Summer Festival is scheduled for Sunday, Aug.21 from 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. at the parish hall, 1303 Boyne Avenue, Boyne City. Events include “Ma’s” Authentic Polish Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions including over 85 items, $4,000 Cash Raffle, Garden/Tool Shed Raffle, and free Children’s Games/Prizes and Activities, including Pony Rides. For more information, click here or call 586-713-2525.
August 24
Gaeyle Gerrie and Bill Wilson entertain with favorite folk, Irish, gospel and popular songs at the final Evenings at the Gazebo concert of the summer. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Old City Park at the corner of Park and River Streets. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Visit www.synergysong.com for more information about the performers. Sponsors of this concert are Arch and Trish Wright. Gerrie and Wilson will debut some new songs including a song for Challenge Mountain and another for Northern Community Mediation's visionary Leah Greene. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and your family and friends for the final concert of the summer series.
August 25
JV football, home vs. McBain 6:00 p.m.
August 26
Varsity football, away vs. McBain 7:00 p.m.
Varsity football, away vs. Onaway 7:00 p.m.
Ann and Will Rowland, Boyne River Remedy, Debra Adamcik Jania Taylor, Jazzin’ It Up with Guitarist Steve Little, Melissa Welke, Mr. Ggz, Stephen Guthrie, Still Pickin’, and Synergy Songs.
August 27
Varsity girls' volleyball, away vs. Inland Lakes 8:30 a.m.
Freshman girls' volleyball, Boyne Invitational 8:30 a.m.
JV girls' volleyball, Boyne Invitational 9:00 a.m.
Varsity boys' soccer, away vs. Glen Lake 9:00 a.m.
Cross Country, Shay Invitational 11:00 a.m.
The parading bikers will be Harleys, and there will be about 500 of them. There will be a special Saturday afternoon version of Stroll the Streets featuring Acoustic Stew, Hipps-N-Ricco, Harbor Hoedown, and The Kowalske Family. The four bands will be playing on the 100 and 200 blocks of Water Street and South Lake Street. Those blocks will be blocked to traffic to allow for motorcycle parking from 3 to 6 p.m.
August 29
Varsity boys' soccer, home vs. Harbor Springs 5:00 p.m.
August 30
August 31
Varsity cross country, away vs. East Jordan 3:30 p.m.