Boyne Citizen

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


  • EAST JORDAN FARMERS MARKET . . . 2nd Thursday of the month (Special Holiday dates), 9 AM - 1 PM, EJ Civic Center

  • HARVEST BARN CHURCH . . . Roller Skating Every Saturday, Noon - 3 PM, $5 per person

    December 1

  • ATWOOD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE . . .
    Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Special sales, refreshments & activities for the whole family at these Atwood businesses plus:
    * 10 AM - 2 PM Work n' Play Shop Visit with Santa
    * 11 AM - 2 PM Friske Orchards Cookie Decorating with Edril the Elf
    *11 AM - 2 PM Royal Farms Open House with Hay Rides

  • PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA . . .
    Bring your four legged friends down to have their portrait take with Santa on December 1st, from Noon - 2:00 PM at the East Jordan Bandshell in Memorial Park. There is a minimum donation of $5.00 and ALL proceeds go to the East Jordan Freedom Festival Fireworks Fund.

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away JV-3:30 PM, Varsity-5:15 PM

    December 2

  • JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND . . . Winter Band Concert, EJ Community Auditorium, 3:00 PM

    December 3

  • E.J. LION'S CLUB . . . @ Senior Center

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    MS Boys Basketball, Away 4:30 PM

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    MS Boys Basketball, Away 4:30 PM

  • DDA BOARD . . . 5:30 pm @ City Hall

  • E.J. SPORTS BOOSTER . . . 7:00 pm @ East Jordan High School Cafeteria

    December 4

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

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

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV Boys Basketball, Home 6:00 PM
    Varsity Boys Basketball, Home 7:30

  • ELLSWORTH LANCERS . . .
    Varsity/JV Boys Basketball, Away 6:00 PM

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

  • UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . Yoga Class every Tuesday 7 - 8 PM

    December 5

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    MS Boys Basketball, Away 4:30 PM

    December 6

  • EAST JORDAN HOLIDAY COMMUNITY NIGHT . . .
    Soup Cook-off 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - At Community Center, to benefit Care & Share Food Pantry
    Holiday Light Parade 6:00 p.m. - Down Main to 105 Main St.
    Lighting of the Christmas Tree 6:15 p.m. - Across from the Band Shell
    Ecumenical Christmas Caroling 6:15 p.m. - Meet at the tree lighting
    Visit with Santa 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Porch of 105 Main (Jordan Valley Screen Printing & Gift Shop) (Sponsored by E.J. Lioness & Lion Clubs)
    Face Painting, Cookies & Hot Chocolate - Main Street Center (Sponsored by Girl Scouts)
    Roasting S'mores - In front of Community Center (Sponsored by E.J. Rotary)
    Winter "Make and Take Craft" 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - At JRAC and Members Art for Sale
    Christmas Tree Sale - At True Value - All day, ending at 5:30 p.m. (Sponsored by E.J. Lions Club)

  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER . . .
    NOMAC NOrthern Michigan Astronomy Club, 7:30 PM

    December 8

  • Pancake Breakfast with Santa . . .
    9 AM - 11 AM at Banks Township Hall. Breakfast, photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus complements of Charlevoix State Bank. Presented by the Ellsworth Lioness Club with help from the Lions Club. Eggs for breakfast donated by Eastport Market

    December 10

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    MS Boys Basketball, Home 4:30 PM
    JV & Varsity Girls Basketball, Away 6:00 PM

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

  • EAST JORDAN FREEDOM FESTIVAL . . . 6:30 pm @ E.J. Police station

  • FRIENDS OF THE JORDAN RIVER NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY . . . 6:30 p.m. Hatchery Conference Room

    December 11

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

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

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

  • UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . Yoga Class every Tuesday 7 - 8 PM

    December 12

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

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    MS Boys Basketball, Away 4:30 PM

  • ELLSWORTH LANCERS . . .
    Girls JV & Varsity Basketball, Away 6:00 PM

  • JORDAN RIVER ARTS COUNCIL . . .
    Petoskey Madrigal Singers Concert, 7:00 PM EJ Community Auditorium - Entry by Donation

  • Annual Ellsworth Wooden Shoe Festival . . .
    An eventing of free food, fun and entertainment, Banks Township Hall from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Tree lighting and caroling, pizza dinner,Christmas cookies and a trip to the Hot Chocolate Bar. Kids games and crafts. Twister Joe and Cindy Lou Who will read Dr. Seuss's "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas".

    December 13

  • GRANDVUE AUX. . . . 2:00 pm

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

  • EAST JORDAN GARDEN CLUB . . .
    Winter Farmer's Market, Thursday, December 13 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the East Jordan Civic Center. Veggies, Apples, Baked Goods, Crafts, Carmel Corn and much more.

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV Boys & Girls Basketball, Away 6:00 & 7:30 PM

    December 14

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball, Home 6:00 & 7:30 PM
    The East Jordan High School Varsity Basketball Teams will be holding a Toy Drive during this Friday's home game. Receive one raffle ticket per gift donated. Toys will be donated to the East Jordan Care & Share. Toys can be dropped off at the East Jordan High School at 6:00 PM at the gymnasium for anyone not attending the game.

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Toys for Tots Toy Drive, @ Home Basketball Game

    December 15

  • CASTLE FARMS . . . Santa at the Castle, train display, craft and more, 1 - 3 PM
    Castle Farms of Charlevoix is busy preparing for a visit from the jolly ole fellow himself! Santa is taking time from his busy schedule to visit The Castle on Saturday, Dec. 15th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. There'll be fun and games, crafts and snacks, the Polar Express train display, our popular Christmas Train Tree, and of course, the chance for a photo opportunity for your child with Santa. Don't forget to bring your camera! Admission: $5 per child (ages 2 ); children must be accompanied by an adult.

    December 16

  • EAST JORDAN SNO-MOBILERS . . .
    Snow Lovers Breakfast, Club House, 7 AM - 12 PM

  • JORDAN VALLEY LIBRARY FRIENDS . . .
    Free Holiday Movie, "Arthur Christmas", 1:30 PM

  • Antrim County Community Choir . . .
    "An Evening in December", directed by Susie Hutchings
    3:00p.m. Sunday, December 16, 2012 @ Bellaire High School, Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

    December 17

  • E.J. LION'S CLUB . . . @ Senior Center

  • EAST JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL . . .
    Middle & High School Christmas Concert, Community Auditorium, 7:00 PM

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    Varsity Boys Basketball, Home 7:30 PM
    Varsity Girls Basketball, Away 7:30 PM

  • ELLSWORTH LANCERS . . .
    Girls JV & Varsity Basketball, Home 6:00 PM

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

    December 18

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

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

  • EAST JORDAN RED DEVILS . . .
    JV Boys Basketball, Home 6:00 PM
    JV Girls Basketball, Away 6:00 PM

  • ELLSWORTH LANCERS . . .
    Boys JV & Varsity Basketball, Away 6:00 PM

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

  • UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . . . Yoga Class every Tuesday 7 - 8 PM

    December 19

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

    December 20

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

    December 29

  • EAST JORDAN COMMUNITY POOL . . .
    The East Jordan Community Pool will be holding a "Flick n Float" on Saturday, December 29th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. You will be able to watch "The Polar Express". Rent an inner tube from us for a small donation or bring your own. Also, on Wednesday's we will have Water Polo from 7 - 8 PM.

    December 30

  • EAST JORDAN SNO-MOBILERS . . . Snow Lovers Breakfast, Club House, 7 AM - 12 PM

  • EAST JORDAN SENIOR CENTER . . . Holiday Dinner & Dance, Community Center, 12-1 PM Dinner, 1-3 PM Music/Dance

    December 31

  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER . . . New Year's Eve for Kids - (6 pm - 9 am)