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A winter farmers market in Boyne City will be a reality this year. Thanks to the support of the Boyne District Library, the Boyne City Farmers "Winter" Market will officially open Saturday, November 5th. Winter hours will be Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be held in the red building next to the library. The library recently purchased the building for possible future expansion. It is estimated the space will allow for approximately 15 to 20 vendors to participate. The market will be held each Saturday in November and December with the exception of Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving weekend) and Dec. 24th. Two special markets are also planned. The first is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the second is Dec. 23. The market also plans to be open January through April but a schedule will not be set until mid to late December. For more information about the Winter Market call the Boyne City Main Street office at 231.582.9009. NOTE: the regular outdoor Farmers Market will continue in Veterans Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays through Oct. 30.
The market facility needs some sprucing up and cleaning, and a work bee will be held on Wednesday, October 19th, following the regular Wednesday market. Those who can help will meet at the red barn at 12:30 p.m. For details about how you can help, please contact Waneta Cook at 989-731-1332.
The Ironton Ferry will close for the season at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, reopening sometime next April. Boyne City Hall, the Boyne Area Chamber and the Boyne City Main Street offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 24 and 25.
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November 3
Anyone interested in learning more about the night sky is invited to attend the first regularly scheduled meeting of NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club (NOMAC) at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at Raven Hill Discovery Center. The newly formed group will present “Finding Your Way Around the Night Sky”, an exciting program for astronomers, both beginning and advanced, or anyone just interested in learning more about our heavenly neighbors. The program will provide information about what to look for and where as you gaze at the skies, with or without a telescope. Presenters Bryan Shumaker and Rod Cortright are both avid amateur astronomers and will share their expertise with the group.
November 5
The Boyne City Farmers Market concludes its outdoor season from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, Oct. 29. Then a winter farmers market will launch next Saturday. The city’s Main Street board OK’d the plan earlier this month. It’s an effort to support the local food movement and area farmers, said Hugh Conklin, Boyne City’s Main Street program manager. “It’s been something that’s been talked about for a while,” he said. “We can carry on the wonderful farmers market we have for half the year.” The market will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays at the Boyne District Library’s adjacent red storage building, at 214 Ray St. in Boyne City. Growers and farmers within 30 miles will be allowed to participate, as well as those from farther distances with unique products. For more information, contact Hugh Conklin at 231-582-9009.
The Boyne City Eagles Club, 106 River St., will host a fund-raiser for local resident Mike Anderson from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. Mike has been diagnosed with cancer. He has worked with the Boyne City Ambulance for 15 years as an extremely devoted EMT. Now he is unable to work with no insurance, so won't you join us in helping him, who helped others for so many years? TNT, Nelson Olstrom, Northern Nites and he Kowalske Family Band will generously be donating their music and time to entertain. The Boyne City Firefighters will be grilling chicken and there will be baked beans, coleslaw, desserts and a full bar. (Donation at the door for dinner.) There will be 50/50 raffles and a silent auction.To make a monetary donation, make the check out to Mike Anderson and send it to: Shirley Matz,110 E. Main St., Boyne City MI 49712. To donate towards the cost of food etc., make the check to John Lamont or Shirley Matz. For further information, call Shirley at 231-330-1198 or John Lamont at the EMS station, 231-582-9535. Visit and “like” the Eagles’ new Facebook Page.
November 6
The History Preservation Society will hold its Holiday Dinner & Program on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the historic Jordan Inn, 228 E. Main St. in East Jordan. The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with a Cocktail Hour (cash bar) and Dinner at 6:30 p.m. The evening will conclude with a program entitled “History of Hunting in Northern Michigan - As told through vintage photographs.” The menu includes hot and cold appetizers, soup and salad, and choice of entrees: Prime rib of beef, almond crushed whitefish or chicken cordon bleu. A fabulous dessert will conclude the meal. Cost is $25 and includes tax and gratuity.
RESERVATIONS will be accepted until Nov. 1. All CCHPS members, friends, and the public are invited to attend. For more information call 231-582-6202 or 231-582-5326, visit www.cchps.info,or send check to CCHPS Holiday Dinner, 946 N. Advance Rd., Boyne City, MI 49712. Be sure to include entrée selection and contact info.
A salute to Veterans and our Armed Forces will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Performing Arts Center at Boyne City High School. Entertainers include Jake Slater with a tribute to Elvis, the Grand Traverse Sweet Adelines, Bob Bryan on grand piano, Vocalists Kristin Glasgow and Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss, the high school Drama Department performing numbers from their Dinner Theatre, Variety Show and Broadway Review coming up on Nov. 18-19. Admission is free and doors open at 1:30 p.m.
November 7
Boys Middle School Basketball @ Cherryland Middle School 4:30PM
November 8
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee ballots and applications are available during normal business hours at City Hall, which will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. These special hours are for election business only, to issue and receive absentee ballots only.
November 9
Boys Middle School Basketball vs. Charlevoix Middle School 4:30PM
November 10
November 12
Backporch Coffeehouse is moving this fall to the refurbished Charlevoix Senior Citizen Center, 06906 Norwood Rd., Charlevoix!
The music series will take place on the second Saturday of each month, beginning in November and running through May, 2012. The first musical evening will be held on Saturday, November 12th, featuring Celtic and Folk music. “Weaving the Wind” is the duo of Linda Hammond and Gretchen VanLoozen. These two talented women from Northern Michigan accompany their beautiful harmony vocals with a variety of instruments, including Celtic harp and flute, and guitars.
The featured performers will share their music from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Following the scheduled performers, we will have a “circle jam session”. Suggested donations for the evening are $5/individual, $10/family. All donations are for the scheduled performer(s). Light refreshments are available at no additional charge. For information, contact Pam Luce at 231-622-2944.
Directions to the Charlevoix Senior Center: From US-31 (Bridge St.), turn west on Carpenter St. (between the Pizza Hut and Flap Jack Shack). Travel .7 mile, turn left into parking area, or turn left on Norwood Rd. to park in front of the Senior Center. The facility is fully accessible.
November 14
Boys Middle School Basketball @ Harbor Springs Middle School 4:30PM
November 15-16
Boyne Coop True Value will be holding a Buck Pole Contest Nov. 15-16. Register by 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14, at the Coop, 113 S. Park St., Boyne City. The registration fee is $20, and there will be prizes for the top scores for men, women, youth and overall score. The Coop is donating 25% of the proceeds to the Boyne City Food Pantry. Free hot dogs and beverages will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 16. Call (231) 582-9971 for more information or to become a sponsor by donating prizes, advertising, food, beverages or monetary donations. They are also looking for volunteers to assist on Nov. 15 and 16.
November 16
Boys Middle School Basketball @ St. Francis HS (Traverse City) 4:30PM
November 20
There will be a benefit for Michael Seiler at the Boyne City Eagles Lodge on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 2 to 9 p.m. There will be live music all day, refreshments, a cash bar and a silent auction. Michael had a stroke on Sept. 25, leaving him partially paralyzed. He is making a valiant recovery, but still needs some support. To contribute items for the silent auction, contact Courtney Cody at the_muse78@yahoo.com or 231-350-2913, or Jack Elliott at 989-350-5161 or jaxon@core.com.
November 23
The Boyne City Winter Farmers will be open with a special pre-Thanksgiving holiday market on Wednesday, Nov. 23. This special market will take the place of a market on Saturday, Nov. 16. The market includes 15 local vendors selling vegetables, apples, syrup, honey, cheese, meat and baked goods. The market is managed by the Boyne City Main Street Program and is held at the Boyne District Library’s red storage building at 214 Ray St. For more information, visit the market’s website or contact Hugh Conklin at 231-582-9009.
November 24
Ruth Skop and the Kiwanis Club of Boyne City are organizing a Turkey Trot 5K race and 1-mile fun run/walk to be held at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. The race will begin and end at Veterans Park. Entry fee, is $20 or $35 for a family. For further information contact Skop at 582-3416 or Bob South at 582-3200. Entrants are asked to bring a canned good or non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Boyne area food pantries. Turkey Trot participants will be given a flier with holiday shopping special offers from Boyne City merchants. To be included, business people should email their shopping special to Bob South.
The Boyne City Eagles will host their annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Eagles Hall, 106 N. Lake St. The dinner is open to the public, and there is no charge. Dinner includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and desserts. Anyone who needs a ride or would like to volunteer or donate food is asked to call the Eagles at 231-582-6904.
November 25
Downtown Boyne City will transform itself into a holiday winter wonderland when it hosts its annual Holiday Open House and Santa Parade on Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, from 5 to 9 p.m.The streets of downtown Boyne City will be filled with the sounds, sights and smells of the Christmas season for the parade and open house. Downtown businesses will be offering great shopping, refreshments and hospitality during the festivities. “We hope to have downtown filled with residents and visitors enjoying all that Boyne City has to offer for the holiday season,” said Karen Guzniczak, chair of the Main Street promotions committee. “This is always a special evening for the community.”
All community churches, organizations, schools and businesses are encouraged to participate. The evening’s special guest will be the Jolly Old Man from theNorth. Santa will arrive on his sleigh, joined by his elves and “live” reindeer. Those participating in the parade will line-up on East Main Street between Park and Lake streets starting at 5:30 p.m. The parade route will follow Lake Street to Water Street and through the heart of downtown. After the parade Santa will meet with children at the gazebo in Old City Park.
HAYRIDES through downtown will also be available during the evening. The staging area will be at the intersection of Water and Park streets in front of the Parkside Grill and Treats.
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Freshwater Studio, 217 S. Lake St., Boyne City. This group includes Stephen Fearing, who performed solo at Freshwater last year. Billboard Magazine calls the Rodeo Kings “Canada’s greatest musical treasure.” Call 582-2588 for tickets, which include discount perks at local stores and restaurants.