Boyne Citizen

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


  • EAST JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS . . .
    Summer Feeding Program is open to any child 18 and under and will be held Monday - Friday at the East Jordan Elementary School cafeteria. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:30 AM and Lunch is served 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.Children 18 and younger can eat for free during those times.

  • EAST JORDAN FARMER'S MARKET . . . Every Thursday, 9 a.m -1 p.m. at Sportsman's Park

  • ELLSWORTH FARMER'S MARKET . . . Every Tuesday 5-7 p.m., across from the High School

    August 1-31

  • JORDAN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY . . .
    Library will once again hold it's annual used book sale in the library's community room during regular library hours. Many types of materials available at very reasonable prices.

    August 2

  • E.J. ROTARY CLUB . . . Noon @ The Presbyterian Church

  • CITY COMMISSION . . . 7:00 pm @ City Hall

    August 3

  • CHARLEVOIX AREA HOSPITAL . . .
    Charlevoix Area Hospital's next "Wellness Wednesday" will be from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2011. The Wellness Wednesday Health Screens include: Total Cholesterol, HDL, ratio, and Glucose levels, Body Mass Index (BMI) score, Fat Percentage, and a Blood Pressure reading. No fasting required. However, if you are fasting an LDL and triglyceride reading can also be obtained. Cost for the service is $12. Participants will also receive a blood pressure log and pedometer as well as all test results at the time of the screen. A Registered Nurse will adapt health Consultation and educational materials to individual results. Appointments can be made in advance by calling the office of Community Health Education at Charlevoix Area Hospital: (231) 547-8906 or by mailto:kjacobsen@cah.org Walk-ins are always welcome.

    August 5

  • MUSIC IN THE PARK . . . 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Memorial Park Band Shell, Band: Elizabeth Sexton Rivers

    August 6

  • POP WARNER . . . Cheer Camp, 10 a.m.-Noon, EJHS Football field

    August 8

  • E.J. MUSIC BOOSTERS . . . 6:00 pm @ East Jordan High School Cafeteria

  • EAST JORDAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL . . . 7:00 pm @ E.J. Police station

    August 9

  • E.J. ROTARY CLUB . . . Noon @ The Presbyterian Church

  • BLOOD DRIVE . . . Noon - 5:45 p.m., Civic Center

  • HOUSING COMMISSION . . . 4:00 pm @ Lakeview Manor

    August 10

  • E.J. SENIOR CENTER . . . 11:30 am @ E.J. Senior Center

    August 11

  • GRANDVUE AUX. . . . 2:00 pm

  • PLANNING COMMISSION . . . 5:30 pm @ City Hall

    August 12

  • MUSIC IN THE PARK . . . 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Memorial Park Band Shell, Band: Second Time Around

    August 13

  • CHARLEVOIX COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE . . . East Jordan Community Park, 10 a.m. til 10 a.m. Sunday

    August 14

  • CROSSROADS ECUMENICAL RESALE SHOP . . .
    It's Annual "Ducky Derby" time - If you like what Crossroads is doing in the community and would like to help, but you just don't have time to volunteer in the store, please consider buying a Ducky Derby ticket to help support Crossroads. The Annual Ducky Derby is the only fundraiser where all proceeds are earmarked for capital improvements so that all store proceeds can continue to help those in need. The date of the event is Sunday, August 14, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $100.00 each or you can partner with others and share the cost of a ticket, every dollar counts. Please call the store (231-536-7606) they will connect you with others that are looking to share the cost of a ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the store or from a Crossroads Board Member.Let's fill the river with lots of ducky's for Crossroads!!

    August 15

  • E.J. GARDEN CLUB . . . 1:30 pm @ Jordan River Watershed

  • E.J. LION'S CLUB . . . @ E.J. Tourist Park Pavilion

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

    August 16

  • E.J. ROTARY CLUB . . . Noon @ The Presbyterian Church

  • JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL . . . @ Jordan River Arts Center Bldg.

  • CITY COMMISSION . . . 7:00 pm @ City Hall

    August 17

  • TOURIST PARK ADV. BOARD . . . 5:30 pm @ City Hall

    August 18

  • Jordan River National Fish Hatchery . . .
    Building Dedication ceremony and Open House celebration. Thursday, August 18 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ribbon Cutting BBQ Free Kids Fishing Prizes and more Call for more information 231-584-2461

  • FRIENDS OF THE JORDAN . . . 7:00 pm @ Jordan River Watershed Center

    August 19-20

  • DOWNTOWN EAST JORDAN . . . Sidewalk Sales, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    August 20

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . . Girls Volleyball, Pellston away, 8:30 a.m.

    August 20-28

  • EMMET-CHARLEVOIX COUNTY FAIR . . . Petoskey Fairgrounds

    August 21

  • UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . Slough Family Gospel Music Service, 9:00 a.m.

  • SODALICIOUS . . .
    Join us for our 3rd Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest at Sodalicious. Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life! Sunday, August 21st at 2pm. Rain or Shine! Kids and Adults of all ages are welcome! Please register from now until 1:30pm August 21st at Sodalicious. $3/person per category. You may join more than one category if you'd like. We'll have fastest eater, neatest eater, and also you can join a category with a partner as well. And, there will be one surprise category! All participants will win a prize! Bring the family out for a great time! Please call Sodalicious for more details - 536-3085 Open Monday - Thursday 3-9:30pm and Friday-Sunday 12-9:30 pm.

    August 22

  • ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS . . . 5:15 @ City Hall

    August 23

  • E.J. ROTARY CLUB . . . Noon @ The Presbyterian Church

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Come out and meet your 2011-2012 East Jordan Red Devil Football Team at the Meet the Team Dinner, Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m at the East Jordan High School Cafeteria. There will also be a Silent Auction to benefit the football program. The cost of the dinner will be $6.00 per person or $20.00 per family. Tickets available at the door or from any East Jordan High School Football player.

    August 24

  • JORDAN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY . . . 6:30 pm @ Library Community Room

    August 25

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV Football, Home vs. Glen Lake, 6:00 p.m.

    August 26

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Varsity Football, Away vs. Glen Lake, 7:00 p.m.

    August 27

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Girls Varsity Volleyball, away vs. Inland Lakes
    JV Girls Volleyball, Away vs Boyne City 8:30 a.m.
    Cross Country, Away at Central Lake 11:00 a.m.

    August 29

  • E.J. SNO-MOBILERS CLUB . . . 6:00 pm @ Club House (Pot Luck/Meeting)

    August 30

  • E.J. ROTARY CLUB . . .
    Noon @ The Presbyterian Church

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Girls JV & Varsity Volleyball, Away vs. Mancelona 6:00 p.m.

    August 31

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV Football, Away vs. St. Ignace 6:00 p.m.
    Cross Country Home 4:00 p.m.