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If you have a closet full of gently used coats, your local Girl Scouts will find them a home for someone in need...Girl Scout troop # 362 is presently doing a coat drive ....looking for gently used, clean coats for citizens of Charlevoix County who may be in need. Coats will be distributed for free to families of need through "Tabitha's Closet" located at the Assembly of God Church in Charlevoix. Locations to drop off coats... Ed's Used Cars & Huntington Bank, for more information call Missy Bender 231-357-2255 or Michelle Nowka 231-536-2532
October 1
Homecoming Dance, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
October 3
October 4
JV & Varsity Volleyball Home vs. Harbor Springs 6:00 p.m.
October 6
Cross Country Away at Mancelona, 4 p.m.
JV & Varsity Volleyball Home vs. Elk Rapids, 6 p.m.
JV Football Home vs Elk Rapids, 6 p.m.
October 7
Varsity Football Away vs. Elk Rapids, 7 p.m.
October 7-8
Applefest Days, Friday and Saturday, October 7 & 8, 2011. Live Bluegress Music on Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. by "One Accord", Pick your own apples, Wagon Ride Orchard Tours, Bounce House & Face Painting, Apple Cider, Apple Spice Donuts, Apple Pie, Caramel Apples, Apple Dumplings, German Apple Cake & More.
October 8
Fall Festival, Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Kids Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Painting, Hayride tours, kids games, Fire Safety booth, East Jordan Sno-Mobilers Chili Pot, Cider Press, Live Music, Guided hike and much more. For more information call 231-584-2461
Just in time for Halloween, Science Magic is the theme at Second Saturday Science Day. Come and be prepared to learn some cool "magic tricks". The FAMILY AFFAIR at Raven Hill Discovery Center happens every second Saturday in 2011-next up: Saturday, October 8th from noon to 4 pm. Thanks to a grant awarded by the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation, the Center will offer FREE ADMISSION and special science activities for families on the second Saturday of each month in 2011. Bring the whole family "team" OR make it a special event for parent and child. There will be fun problem-solving demos & activities to fit various ages, abilities and interests every month. Family groups can strengthen creative & critical thinking skills by trying a different science challenge each month, plus enjoy the museum, animals and outdoor exhibits. Watch for other fun events every second Saturday in 2011 and make plans for your family to join us.
Autumn River Trip. We are launching at Webster Bridge and will have to take out at Rogers Rd as there is a huge Willow tree that has fallen in the river and is impassable. We will have a few cars positioned at Rogers to shuttle folks back to their vehicles. Feel free to start higher up if you wish and then Join us for a potluck at the Watershed Center around 3:30 PM. Bring something to share and beverage of your choice. It should be a beautiful afternoon. We are expecting some folks from Friends of the Boyne to join us so hopefully there will be a nice turnout.
Fall Color Tour Plane Ride from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. departing from the East Jordan airport on M-32. The scenic ride is a flight over Lake Charlevoix and the Jordan Valley area aboard a twin engine aircraft. Tickets are $20 per person. Rain date is scheduled for Saturday, October 15th. Rides are sponsored by Island Airway of Charlevoix in partnership with the Rotary Club. A portion of the proceeds goes to East Jordan Rotary programs. Contact Jim Slough, pilot and Rotarian if questions at 231 588-6390 or mailto:jim@ejautoparts.com.
Autumnberry Harvest and Picnic Potluck -- 4pm: Join the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center for our monthly potluck program! This month we will explore the autumnberry (aka autumnolive)-- an invasive shrub commonly found throughout the United States with edible and choice berries. Come join us in this forager's foray and learn how to identify, harvest and prepare this delicious fruit. When everyone's worked up an appetite we will start our picnic potluck. Bring a dish to pass if you can, but it's not required to attend. Please bring your own plate, bowl, utensils, and a chair if you'd like a seat. Berry pickin' will resume until folks have enough; there will be plenty for all. Free and open to the public. For more info call 231-536-0333 or email mailto:info@wagbo.org.Thank you for supporting community events! Feel free to call or email with a ny questions. Maria Wesserle Wagbo Program Coordinator, 231-536-0333, http://www.Wagbo.org
October 9
The Fall Festival is back at beautiful Camp Daggett on Walloon Lake, Sunday, October 9 from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. Fall is the perfect time to visit Camp Daggett. The fall colors surrounding Walloon Lake are beautiful, and families can enjoy outdoor activities then return to the main lodge to warm up by the fireplace. Open to the public, this event offers new visitors a chance to see the Camp in its fall glory, and former campers a chance to share their stories. Enjoy activities like.
* Pumpkin Painting/Stone Painting
* Face Painting
* Caramel Apples
* Kids Crafts
* Group Initiatives and Team Building Games
* Hay Rides
* History Tours of Camp
* Live Music provided by JUSTDUIT at the fire pit Amphitheater
* Nature Hikes
* Boat Color Tour on Walloon Lake
* Cider and Doughnuts in the main lodge
There is a $5 per car/truck/van entrance fee. Camp Daggett also invites attendees to help provide meaningful and memorable experiences for children in need by donating to the scholarship fund, which provides camping and Adventure Center opportunities for almost 600 youth each year. Directions are available at http://www.campdaggett.org. For more information, call 231-347-9742.
October 10
October 11
JV & Varsity Volleyball Away vs. Boyne City 6 p.m.
October 13
JV & Varsity Volleyball Home vs. Charlevoix 6 p.m.
JV Football Away vs. Boyne City 6 p.m.
October 14
Varsity Football Home vs. Boyne City 7 p.m.
October 15
We will be offering hayrides in the downtown area during Pumpkin Festival and would like to do a tour of decorated homes. Twister Joe ~ Live Music in Memorial Park ~ Early Trick-or-Treat on Main Street ~ Bounce House ~ Popcorn ~ Face Painting ~ Pumpkin Bowling ~ Apple Cider ~ Scarecrows ~ and More. Please let us know if you will have your yard and house decorated for Halloween. Contact the Chamber office and let us know your address. By phone at 536-7351 or by e-mail at mailto:info@ejchamber.org.
Ellsworth Mom 2 Mom Sale at Banks Township Hall, 6520 Center Street, Ellsworth from 9am to 1pm. Admission $1. Save big on kids clothes, sporting goods, toys, shoes, baby equipment and lots more
October 17
October 18
JV & Varsity Volleyball Away vs. TC St. Francis, 6 p.m.
Cross Country @ Charlevoix
October 20
JV & Varsity Volleyball Away vs. Kalkaska, 6 PM
JV Football Home vs. Harbor Springs 6 PM
October 21
Varsity Football Away vs. Harbor Springs 7 PM
October 22
Cross Country @ Elk Rapids, 9 AM
Harvest Dinner & Auction (dinner is by donation). Dinner at 5:30 pm. Auction immediately after If you have items you would like to donate... Auction item drop off will be Wednesday Oct.19 through Friday Oct. 2 Some Ideas...
Fresh Produce Plants Handmade Items Baked Goods & Good quality household items Gift certificates
October 23
The Flight Deck and Paul Bunyan Lanes of Charlevoix are holding their first annual "Bowl Away Breast Cancer Bowl-a-thon" on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 1pm. Wear your favorite PINKS to show your support. All proceeds will go to the Circle of Strength of Charlevoix Area Hospital to provide access to local cancer care and mammograms to those without health insurance. Pick up your pledge form at Paul Bunyan Lanes or Harbor Health and Fitness Center in Charlevoix. Please call Natalie Jason at (231)-330-7691 or email her at mailto:ntljason1@gmail.com for further information.
October 24
October 25
"East Jordan Flu and Immunization clinic" Tuesday 5-7pm. East Jordan Middle School For more info: call 536-2823 or 536-0053 ext. #5238. Insurances accepted, and need to be approved prior. Appointments needed call 1-800-432-4121 for appt.
JV & Varsity Volleyball Home vs. Grayling 6 PM
October 26
October 27
JV & Varsity Volleyball Away vs. Harbor Springs 6 p.m.
October 29
Cross Country Track, Regional @ Benzie Central
October 31
Varsity Volleyball Districts, Home