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The City of Boyne City's curbside rubbish collection program will resume next week. The city offered this service for a four-week period in June, and the fall collection period four-week period begins Sept. 1 and 1. The first pickups will take place in areas on and south of Main Street on Wednesdays, Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22. Areas north of Main Street will be picked up on Thursdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16 and 23. Items that may be left for collection include furniture, appliances, clothing and construction waste (no garbage or yard waste). The total each week may not exceed two cubic yards. For details, call Andy Kovolski at 582-6597 or click here for a flier .
Martha Lancaster, Executive Director, announced that Char-Em United Way has successfully completed all of United Way‘s national membership requirements by their respective due dates. . The annual certification process includes completing the Membership Requirements Certification, Membership Investment to support the national office, and a survey of Total Resources Generated (a survey that captures the full extent of a community’s resource development efforts during the year). Over and above the annual requirements, Char-Em United Way recently completed a mandatory organizational self-assessment, as part of this process.
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August 26
SoBo, the South Boyne arts district, presents the 7th annual Dancin' in the Streets Thursday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The July event drew a record crowd of fun-seekers. The Sun Dogs will entertain just south of the corner of Lake and Main Streets. The event is sponsored by CindiFranco's cool stuff, Lake Street Market, Sun for the Soul, Tammy Croy McMillian PhD, American Total Security, Freshwater Studio, Sweetgrass Framing, Imagine Art & Music Supply, 220 Lake Street, Boyne Valley Printing, Re/Max Resort Properties and the Boyne City Gazette, which will be celebrating its first anniversary. Grilled corn and hot dogs will be available. Organizer Cindi Mallin says, "Bring your chairs, grab a sandwich, put on your dancing' shows and join us for an evening of fun."
August 27
Local Flavor is hosting Meet the Michigan author book signings from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays during Stroll the Streets. Call 582-7499 for information. Here's the line-up for August:
* Aug. 27 - "I Saw It in the Garden" and "Three Lessons For Astair The Bear," author Martin Brennan.
Stroll the Streets will feature five musical entertainers and Bopper the balloon twister from 6 to 9 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 27. Musicians and other entertainers perform throughout the downtown on Water and Lake Streets each Friday through the summer in a program sponsored by the Boyne City Main Street program. Friday's entertainers include: Still Pickin’, Genesis Church Band, Mel Sweet Thing, Rob Johnson and Ann's interactive children's songs.
August 28
The final Up North Big Band dance of the season will be held at the Rustic Ballroom Saturday night with lessons at 6:45 and the band performing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Now our last dance at the ballroom will be on Saturday Aug. 28. Band member Josh Raber posted on Facebook: "Due to various circumstances the ballroom will be closing. Yes, it is sad, but as one door closes another one opens. As of right now the band does NOT plan on calling it quits. So we will keep you all posted about our new venue and dance schedule. Thanks as always for the support. Come on out and have some fun at the ballroom one last time and let's leave it with a big party." Details . . .
Featuring weekly concerts in a 90-year-old oak-frame barn near Boyne Falls. The last two shows of the season will be Daniel Boling on Aug. 28, and Cairn to Cairn on Sept. 4. Tickets are $25 for two and $15 for singles and go on sale at 6:30 p.m. the day of the concert, with performances beginning at 7:30. For more information, schedules and directions, visit www.atenplace.com or call 549-2076.
August 29
Musicians and music lovers are invited to join the fun as Gaeyle Gerrie-Boss, Master fiddler John Richey and guitarist Dan House host the Boyne Irish Sunday Session featuring Celtic and folk tunes at Local Flavor bookstore, 125 Water St. from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 29. Musicians are asked to bring their own stools or chairs. There is no charge for this family-friendly musical event that features some of our region's finest Irish, folk, bluegrass and old-time musicians. Details . . .
September 1
The Charlevoix County Commission on Aging presents the 31st Annual Senior Picnic from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at the Harvest Barn in East Jordan. The event features entertainment, a guest speaker from Project Fresh, prizes, fun, food and more. Get your tickets at your local Senior Center or the Commission on Aging office, 237-0103. Charlevoix County Transit buses will be running with free transportation to and from the picnic. Call 582-6900 for your bus reservation.
September 3-4
The Rotary Club of Boyne City will bring 200 classic cars to town on Sept. 3 and 4 for their annual Labor Day Car Show. On Friday night, many of the cars will be on display on downtown streets during the final Stroll the Streets of the year from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, the Car Show will be at Veterans Park with registration at 8 a.m. and the show beginning at 9. Model car contests, car games and food will be available throughout the day. Advance registration for the car/motorcycle show is $15, or $20 on Sept. 4. More more information and registration forms, visit www.boynecityrotary.org or call Joe Jones at (231) 675-2552.
September 4
Immediately after the car show, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, the Leader of the Pack Motorcycle and Car Cruise will be held, benefiting the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Entry fee is $20 including barbecue, music and awards. Call the Humane Society at 582-6774 for more information about the cruise.
September 4-5
On Labor Day Weekend the grounds and buildings of Castle Farms will be the host to one of Michigan's most prestigious craft shows and will feature only the finest arts and crafts that can be found. Admission is $3 per person with children under 12 free. Food is available at a nominal charge. Pets are not allowed. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Self-guided tours are available for the rest of the Castle and Gardens at $4 each. Details . . .
September 5
The Annual Boyne City Police Department Drag Race will be blazing through the Boyne City Airport on Sunday, Sept. 5 from noon to 6 p.m. Cars and motorcycles will be racing; drivers may be anyone who wishes to race for a fee of $30. Admission is $10 for spectators; children under 10 are admitted free. Gates open to racers at 8:30 a.m. for registration and tech inspections. The event is cosponsored by the Boyne Valley Lions, and proceeds benefit the Airport and Police Department. For information and registration, click here or call 582-6611.
September 6
The Horton Bay Bridge Authority has approved the 29th Annual Labor Day Candlelight Bridgewalk. The grand event begins and ends in Mary's backyard in the Horton Bay Financial District, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, Labor Day Evening. Entertainment will be provided. Those brave souls who successfully cross the 14-1/2 ft. bridge will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment. Under one million participants are expected to attend. Call the Bridge Authority for further information at 582-7043 or 582-6373.
* A pig roast dinner will precede the bridge walk on Sept. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Horton Bay United Methodist Church. The cost is $9 per plate for an adult and $5 for children 5-10 years5; any child under 5 is free. There will be music by the Rowlands, craft booths and homegrown goodies all day. All are welcome.
September 7
Area residents and visitors are encouraged to attend the next in a series of visioning meetings the Highway M-75 corridor at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Boyne Valley Township Hall, 2489 Railroad Street, Boyne Falls. Residents and public officials will be discussing feedback from the last public meeting, results from an online survey, and determining the next steps for ongoing community cooperation and the implementation of the vision. The City of Boyne City, in partnership with Boyne Valley Township and Wilson Township, received a "Partnerships for Change" grant administered through the Land Information Access Association. In recent months the three municipalities have been working together and seeking public input to develop a common vision for the M-75 corridor. Several public hearings, goal-setting sessions and a survey were conducted. Click here see the survey results. Once the vision and goals are finalized each community will take steps to implement the vision into their own master plans and ordinances. For further information call Scott McPherson, Boyne City Planning Director, at (231) 582-0343 or Heather Seyfarth, Community Planner for the Land Information Access Association, at (231) 929-3696.
September 11
Paint, antifreeze, kerosene, household batteries and aerosols are among the types of household waste that residents can drop off with the Charlevoix County Recycling Program on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents should call 582-6193 between Aug. 30 and Sept. 11 to make an appointment to bring in their waste and up to three electronic devices. Details . . .
Boyne Area Free Clinic is open 8 to 4 on Fridays. The clinic is located at 624 State Street. Call 582-4605 or check online http://www.freewebs.com/boyneareafreeclinic for information.