| Home |
| BoyneNews |
| Boyne |
| East Jordan |
| Churches |
| Items for Sale |
| Links |
April 2
April 3
April 7
Sponsored by the East Jordan Lions Club. Saturday, April 7, 2012 at the East Jordan High School. Starting at 10:00 AM and the cost is FREE! . There will be Fun, Games, Candy and Door Prizes. For more information call Bill Dunson at 536-2848
April 9
April 10
April 11
April 12
April 14
Last Chance Sign up April 14, 10 AM - 12 PM, held at the East Jordan High School. All age divisions. For more information contact Ruby at 536-3012
Visitors can explore surface tension with "Swirling Milk." Sponsored by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, each month FREE 2nd Saturdays highlight a different science, history or art activity (AND the connections between them!), as well as allow families to explore the hands-on museum and animals indoors and enjoy the outdoor exhibits. FREE 2nd Saturday hours are from noon to 4 pm. Bring the whole family 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. Please no organizations or groups on 2nd Saturdays - remember, it's a family affair!
Woodcock Walk- Saturday, April 14th, 7pm- Join the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center for our monthly potluck program! Dinner starts at 7pm. Bring a dish to pass if you can, but it's not mandatory. Our program begins at 8pm with an evening viewing the spectacularly dramatic courtship display of the woodcock. Find out why they are nicknamed "the Little Brown Ghost" as we sneak through forest and field to experience our local harbingers of spring. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to encounter the wild animals that live in the Jordan River Valley. Great for individuals, couples, and families! Located three miles south of East Jordan. For more info, call 231-536-0333 or email mailto:info@wagbo.org.
The April Back Porch Coffeehouse will feature C.Y. Butcher. C.Y. was the winner of this year's Solo/Duo Blues Competition for our region. He has been described as "a singer/songwriter with a gravelly voice and sparkling finger-style guitar". Another listener described C.Y.'s original compositions as heart- and soul- filling. You are sure to find much to enjoy as you listen to a wonderful variety of musical styles throughout the evening.
Suggested donations are $5/person, $10/ family- all donations are for the scheduled performer. Light refreshments are available at no charge. cookie donations are always welcome! The musical evening takes place on Saturday, April 14th at the Charlevoix Senior Center building, and is for all ages. C.Y. will play from 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by a circle jam session- musicians and poets of all ages are welcome to join in.
Directions to the Senior Center building: From US-31 on the south end of Charlevoix, turn west onto Carpenter St. (between the Pizza Hut and Flap Jack Shack). Continue .7 mile on Carpenter to the corner of Norwood Rd. The Senior Center is the large white building on the left of the intersection. Parking is available both in front and behind the Center. The facility is fully accessible. Contact: 231-622-2944. Please respond to this number or this e-mail if you have received this message in error or wish to be removed from our contact list. We hope you can join us for another warm evening of community and music, and we hope you will share this information with others who may be interested.
April 19
Free Varicose Vein Screening - A free screening for those interested in finding out more about venous disease will take place Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the new medical office complex on Charlevoix Area Hospital's campus. Hosted by Charlevoix surgeon, Marc Lame MD, the event will give patients an opportunity to learn about risk factors, prevention, spider and varicose veins, and treatment options-including the new VNUS Closure procedure. Everyone is welcome to participate, and there is no charge or obligation. Those wishing to attend should make an appointment by calling Monica at the Charlevoix Surgeons Office, (231) 547-2812.
April 21
7pm at the East Jordan High School in the Community Auditorium. Tickets are $8 each and can be purchased from any contestant, the EJ Shop or Essence Hair Salon. Contestents are: Jordyn Bacchus, Emily Crick, Sarah DeHaan, Shelby Elzinga, Samantha Gardner, Calli Kujat, Rachel Neal, Martina Peterson and Lissa Vincent.
April 22
On Sunday, April 22nd, join friends and neighbors for an Earth Journey at Raven Hill to celebrate Earth Day. Between noon to 4 pm , visitors will be able to pick up a passport and walk the grounds at Raven Hill. Special Earth Journey t-shirts will be available for $6 each while supplies last. Raven Hill Discovery Center is a regional science and technology center. It is located on 157 acres in a rural area of northwestern Lower Michigan next to the Little Traverse Conservancy's Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. It is also a cultural, historical and art center. Raven Hill Discovery Center is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history & the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both indoors and outdoors. Connections emerge through classes, exhibits and facilities that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, create, grow and play. The Center is located between East Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. Can't make it during regular hours? Call to schedule an appointment at your convenience. For more information, phone 231-536-3369 or toll free 877-833-4254 or check the Center's website: http://www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org
April 23
The last concert of the series will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature debut musician Ryan Luce. Ryan plays guitar and sings songs from the 1800's through today, folk, traditional, light rock and alternative music and songwriters. He may also invite some guest musicians on stage to join in the musical adventure! Following Ryan's performance, there will be an open mike time, with 5 ten-minute slots available. Sign up for the open mike begins at 6 p.m. There is no charge for the concert series. donations toward the program are always welcome. Light refreshments will be served
April 24
April 25
April 28
April 29
Polish Dinner - Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. 205 Nicholls St. East Jordan. Great Polish Food, Live music. Proceeds benefit the Ministerial Association Helping those in need! Dinner by donation
April 30