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May 2, 2024

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Inside this issue:

• Multi-chamber Airport After Hours in Pellston today
• Chamber hosts Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday
• May office sponsor is Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies
• New Harbor Springs T-shirts & puzzles on sale now
• Chamber Alliance first quarter report
• Member News: Mother's Day brunch options & a free concert; Art at the Barn, Bay View summer events; Get outdoors with the Conservancy; NLEA Symposium

10 chambers and visitor bureaus combine for Airport After Hours networking tonight

The 18th Air Service Task Force Airport After Hours will be held tonight, Thursday, May 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Hoppies Landing at the Pellston Regional Airport. The event will feature food by Hoppies Landing and a cash bar. Admission is $10 cash per person or you can pre-pay online here.

This is a multi-chamber networking event promoted by chambers of commerce and visitor bureaus from St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Petoskey, and Harbor Springs. The event helps to raise funds for the Air Service Task Force, which is comprised of business leaders working to maintain quality air service in Pellston for more than 25 years. Because this is a fund-raising event for the Air Service Task Force, punch cards or comp passes from area chambers will not be accepted. 

Attendees can enter for a chance to win a $500 Delta Airlines gift card, as well as a $100 or a $50 Visa gift card. Many of the sponsors will be offering door prizes as well. 

Airport After Hours sponsors include:

• Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau
• Citizens National Bank
• Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau 
• Michigan Vacation Destinations
• Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau   
• Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
• Sunset Premier Shuttle

Making Connections and exploring the trades

We had a nice turnout and made some great connections at our Building Community: Exploring the Trades event at Pond Hill Farm on Tuesday. We had some good, in-depth conversations and information sharing about the trades. Thank you to Pond Hill Farm for fabulous hospitality and amazing food. Thank also to all who attended and to our sponsors: Brown Motors, Central Industrial Manufacturing, Cupps Masonry, Harbor Springs Excavating, and Michigan Heating and Cooling.

Order our next great Harbor Springs T-shirt

Designed by local artist Mary Wadsworth of Journey North

The Chamber has chosen our next great new T-shirt, designed by artist Mary Wadsworth of Journey North at Onawing Farm. The shirts are available for pre-order until Friday, May 17th and will be available to pick up by mid-June, just in time for the 4th of July. We will notify all the pre-orders once the t-shirts have arrived.

The design is on sky blue 100% soft cotton that is pre-washed, but women's sizes tend to run small, so we recommend sizing up. Here are the sizes and prices:

• Men's: M, L - $27; XL/2XL/3XL - $32
• Women's: S, M, L - $27; XL - $32
• Youth: XS, S, M, L - $23

Michigan Artist Mary Wadsworth and her husband/business partner, Guy Wadsworth, run Journey North at Onawing Farm, which reflects the couple’s love of northern Michigan with a rich diversity of artists and goods as beautiful and unique as Michigan. The Wadsworths have journeyed far and wide to create a fun, whimsical boutique featuring exclusive lifestyle brands Journey North and Lake Dog.

New puzzle is a beautiful Nub's Nob scene

The chamber’s new puzzle, a Nub’s Nob sunset scene photographed by David Green, is now available for the public to pre-order. Our seventh limited-edition 504-piece puzzle is available for pre-orders until May 23rd. Chamber members were able to order puzzles at a discount for a limited period that ended April 24.

Click here to order for $35

All puzzles will be delivered to the chamber office by early July. When they arrive, we will email you to pick up your puzzles. We will deliver local orders of 10 puzzles or more. If you need your puzzles delivered outside of our area, please contact us for shipping prices. Anyone who would prefer to pay by check should email angie@harborspringschamber.com, and we will invoice you. We must receive the check by May 23 to qualify for the pre-order price.

> The chamber welcomes submissions for possible future puzzle pictures from artists and photographers. The final pictures will be 16 x 20” and may be submitted to director@harborspringschamber.com.

Chamber hosts Coffee & Conversation on Tuesday

The Harbor Springs Chamber will host their next Coffee and Conversation event from 8 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7th, at the Chamber office. The informal agenda is conversation and connections with chamber staff, and other members. Mark your calendar for the first Tuesday of every month for Coffee and Conversation. No RSVP is needed. Whether you have recently joined or have been a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to connect with our team and network with other members of the local business community. Find out what’s happening around town and meet some wonderful people.

This month's Afternoon Chill will be "on the road," hosted by the Colonial Inn, the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society, and Gypsy Distillery at the Colonial Inn, 210 Artesian Ave, Harbor Springs, from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15th.

SAVE THE DATE for our June 4th Coffee & Conversation, which will be “on the road” at the Harbor Springs Police Department with Lite 96.3’s Mark Elliott and the Breakfast Show from 8 to 10 a.m. Sponsored by Lite 96.3, Johan’s Pastries, and the Harbor Springs Police Department.

> If you'd like to sponsor a future Afternoon Chill or morning Coffee & Conversation by providing refreshments, contact the chamber at 231-526-7999 or email director@harborspringschamber.com.

Chamber's May Office Sponsor is Harbor Brenn

We are pleased to announce that Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies is the June Office Sponsor of the Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce. Harbor Brenn is your locally-owned independent insurance agency.

When it comes to protecting the things that matter most to you, you want to work with a local agency that cares about you. That’s why at Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies we believe when you win, we win. We strive to find ways to make your life safer, happier, more affordable, and more secure.

Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies is a locally-owned and operated second-generation family business in Northern Michigan. Since our founding in 1977, we have made it our goal to turn insurance into what it always should be - easy. That’s why you won’t find any suits, fancy talk, or jargon, only simple, local, and friendly people who are here to help you find the coverage you need. We understand the unique risks you face better than anyone else can because we face them too. Learn more about this great local company by calling (231) 347-8113 or visiting www.harborbrenn.com. 

> If you’re interested in sponsoring a future month at the chamber office, call 231-526-7999 or email director@harborspringschamber.com. We thank our sponsors on our website, Harbor Happenings newsletter, and social media, as well as giving you an area to display anything you want on the Chamber wall, just inside our front door.

Welcome, new member!

Membership brochure

Meet our team  

We are hiring for the summer, anyone interested in employment we have plenty of opportunities in the clubhouse including: servers, bussers, food runners, expo, line cook, prep cook. Please email eshumway@pbvcc.com and make sure to specify what position you’re looking for.

> Chambr member benefits

> Member application

> Call 231-526-7999 or email us

Thanks for renewing your memberships in April!

Especially the four members who joined when the chamber first opened in 1959

The Harbor Springs Chamber thanks the following businesses and organizations for renewing their memberships during the month of April - and we've included the dates they joined the chamber. Four members joined when the chamber was first established 65 years ago in the first week of May, 1959 - Kelbel Pharmacy, Walstrom Marine, Insurance By Burley and First Community Bank. We appreciate your continuing support! Not a member yet? Join us!

• A.R. Pontius Flower Shop, 4/10/2013
• Angell Healing Arts Wellness Center, 5/12/2023
• Attorneys Title Agency, 4/26/2012
• Bay View Association, 5/18/2000
• Brown Motors, Inc., 4/8/2014
• Carter's Imagewear & Awards, 3/22/2011
• Chestnut Valley Golf Course, 5/5/2011
• Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, 5/7/2013
• Colin's Confections & Catering, 3/3/2023
• Colonial Inn, 5/25/1995
• Crooked Tree Arts Center, 5/11/2000
• Cross Village Excavating, Inc., 10/28/2016
• D&W Fresh Market, 11/10/2010
• Decka Digital, LLC, 4/13/2012
• Donnelly-Strough Co., 5/25/2021
• Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse, 5/4/2002
• Down East Yachting, 4/25/2022
• Drost Landscape, 5/9/2022
• First Community Bank, 5/1/1959
• Gattle's Inc., 5/23/2019
• Gypsy Distillery, 12/10/2020
• Harbor Hall Foundation, 5/25/2023
• Harbor Light Christian School, 5/24/2021
• Harbor Plaza Center, LLC, 3/25/2016
• Harbor Springs Dressage LLC, 5/1/2023

• Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club, 5/30/2019
• Insurance By Burley, 5/2/1959
• Irish Boat Shop, 5/2/1966
• Jane McDonald, 5/10/2022
• Keith Lutz Custom Builder. LLC, 3/6/2012
• Kelbel Pharmacy, 5/1/1959
• Little Traverse Bay Ferry Co., 2/17/2020
• Little Traverse Yacht Club, 5/11/2009
• MacDonald Garber Broadcasting, 5/15/2000
• Michigan Vacation Destinations, 3/17/2015
• Northern Michigan Escapes, LLC, 4/19/2017
• Original Work Studio, 10/16/2008
• Petoskey Brewing, 4/10/2012
• Ramer & Moore P.C., 4/1/1987
• Raymond James - Douglas Brown and Kimberly Phelps, 4/13/2021
• Rehmann, 3/18/1997
• Spruce Organizing, 4/26/2023
• The Outfitter, 5/21/1971
• Trevor Furbay Harbor Springs, 5/24/2022
• Walstrom Marine, 5/1/1959
• WCMU Public Media, 5/11/1995
• William Horwath, 5/27/2022

Chamber Alliance releases quarterly report

The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud associate member of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance partnership works from the premise that many legislative issues impact the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula in similar ways. Our coalition exists to advocate for rural northern Michigan and move forward rural-centric business policy. Read the Q1 Report here.

Join us for this ribbon cutting on May 20th!

North Wind Property Management

July 10th Art Show welcomes Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club as Premier Sponsor

The organizers of the July 10th Art Show at Nub’s Nob Resort have announced that Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club has come aboard as their Premier Sponsor. The Art Show is organized by the Harbor Springs Area Chamber and the Northern Michigan Women's Club. 

“It’s a great match to have Birchwood Farms, one of the premier country clubs in the region, joining us to sponsor one of the premier art shows in Northern Michigan,” said Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Kulp.

The luxurious country club is situated on the breathtaking shores of Lake Michigan just north of Harbor Springs. Their facilities include world-class golf, racquet and clubhouse/dining facilities. 

The chamber and the Women’s Club teamed up to restart the Art Show in 2023, after a three-year pandemic hiatus. Last year’s show was a major success, attracting 84 artists and hundreds of art lovers. 

More than 100 artists are expected this year, and very few booths remain for the July 10th show. Interested artists are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. To apply please click the following links:

• Artist Contract/Application
• Booth Map and Pricing 

The Art show runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 10th. Admission is a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds from the Art Show benefit the Harbor Springs Chamber and the many charitable organizations supported by the Northern Michigan Women's Club. Anyone with questions may contact Bonnie at the chamber, 231-526-7999, or email director@harborspringschamber.com.

2024 Harbor Springs Special Events Calendar

* = Chamber events | ** = Chamber Foundation events | = Chamber Member Events

All events are subject to change. 

Click here for a printable PDF of the 2024 full year calendar.

May 1-31 – Chamber Office Sponsor of the Month* – Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies

May 2 – Airport After Hours (Pellston Airport) 5:30p-7:30p*

May 7 – Coffee with the Chamber (HSACC, 118 E. Main) 8a-10a* -

May 15 – Chillin’ w the Chamber – 4p-6p* On the Road – The Colonial Inn (210 Artesian Ave)

May 22 – Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour (The New York Restaurant) 4-6p*

May 25-Oct. 19 (Saturdays) – Harbor Springs Farmers Market (Corner of State & Main) 9a-1p

May 27 – Memorial Weekend Parade 10 a.m. and breakfast at the Legion 7-9 a.m.

May 29-Aug. 28 (Wednesdays) – Harbor Springs Farmers Market (Corner of State & Main) 9a-1p

June 1-30 – Chamber Office Sponsor of the Month* –

June 4 – Coffee with the Chamber on the road at the Harbor Springs Police Department, (170 Zoll St.) 8a-10a* - Lite 96.3FM and Johan's Pastries

June 19 – Chillin’ w the Chamber 4p-6p* - w Perry Farm Village

Jun 25 – Night of the Arts Gallery Walk 5:30p-8:30p*

June 27 - Aug 22 – Street Musique** (Every Thursday) 6:30p-8:30p (Except July 4)

Jun 27 – Blessing of the Fleet

July 1-31 – Chamber Office Sponsor of the Month* - Larson Weight Loss

July 4 – Parade* & Fireworks**

July 4 – Harbor Springs Community Schools Art Show (Zorn Park) 9a-4p

July 5 –Friday Night Music in the Park* (Marina Park) 6:30p-8:30p* - Ty Parkin & the Old Souls

July 7 – Sunday Music in the Park (Marina Park) 4p-6p*- Rivertown Jazz Band

July 10 – N. Michigan Women’s Club/HSACC Annual Art Show (Nub’s Nob) – 9a-4p

July 12-13 – Shay Days – 10-3p

July 12-14 – Blissfest Music Festival

> Full 2024 Calendar.

Check out our area webcams

• Graham Real Estate Bluff Cam - View
• Steeple Cam from atop Holy Childhood Church - View
• Lyric Theatre, downtown - View
• Nub's Nob - View
• The Highlands at Harbor Springs - View

Vesper concert in John M. Hall Auditorium.

Bay View Association announces summer events

Are you looking to fill your summer days and evenings with engaging events? Bay View’s summer schedule of lectures and events will satisfy every curiosity and there is something for everyone. Tickets and registration are open now on the website. 

“We are especially excited to celebrate this season’s schedule with a free vesper concert on June 16, and we invite you to return each Sunday evening to enjoy the wide variety of music from Broadway favorites to Gershwin,” says Executive Director Megan DeWindt. “Our mission is to provide enriching opportunities for everyone. Free admission for children provides an in-person arts experience and encourages families to Experience Summer With Us,” DeWindt says. 

This season's roster has something for everyone and is punctuated by returning favorite, including Emmy-nominated, multi-platinum selling pianist and singer-songwriter Ben Folds on Friday, June 28. “With so many Top 10 hits to choose from, fans of all ages will also enjoy singing along with Creedence Clearwater Revival on July 6,” says Chris Ludwa, Artistic Director at Bay View. “We are planning to showcase our beautiful campus and enjoy an outdoor event on July 24 with The Accidentals. A summer lawn concert engages all ages, builds community, and serves our mission,” Ludwa said. “If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the event will be at Crooked Tree Art Center.”

Readers will be pleased by the wide selection of authors presenting at Bay View, designed to spark conversation and connection. Bay View’s historic campus offers smaller venues allowing the audience more intimate discussions with the writers. Subjects and authors are wide-ranging and a small sampling includes Mike Slater on June 22, Ada Ferrer the week of July 8, John Smollens on July 16, Rob Henderson on August 1, and Dr. Kirk Byron James the week of August 11.

This summer includes a traditional worship service every Sunday at 10:45am. “Bay View continues to dance between honoring history and exploring fresh perspectives,” says Rev. Dr. Hilary Barrett, Director of Worship and Religious Life. “Each Sunday brings a different voice as we host a ‘Preacher of the Week’ highlighting a variety of religious perspectives from across the nation. Full press release.

For a full list of events, and to purchase tickets, check out www.BayViewAssociation.org. Register online for the best selection. The Bay View Box Office at Voorhies Hall opens on June 14 from 9-12pm for in-person registration.

Get outdoors with the Conservancy this Spring!

Registration is required for all events. Please visit www.landtrust.org/events/.

PINE TREE PLANTING AT DAVID H. IRISH NATURE PRESERVE - Saturday, May 4  10am-2pm. Join us as we plant 500 trees at this preserve just north of Harbor Springs. Parking will be located on the side of the road or pull off into the field if your car can handle uneven two tracks. The entrance is located on the east side of State Rd between Quick and Middle Roads. Registration is required so we can make sure we bring enough tools to keep everyone busy (register at www.landtrust.org/events/)! Snacks and water will be provided.

TREE PLANTING AT CONSUELO DIANE & CHARLES L. WILSON JR WORKING FOREST RESERVE - Sunday, May 5  10am-2pm. Our goal is to plant 500 trees also at this reserve to reforest an old field that is currently invaded with invasive knapweed. We hope that the trees will eventually shade out the invasive plant and allow the development of mesic northern hardwood forests. This event will run until we plant all the trees. Registration is required so we can make sure we bring enough tools to keep everyone busy (register at www.landtrust.org/events/)! Snacks and water will be provided.

MOTHER’S DAY WILDFLOWER WALK at Elmer Johnston Nature Preserve - Friday, May 10  3:30-5 pm. Join Conservation Specialist Amy Lipson for a hike through the beautiful Elmer Johnston Nature Preserve near Good Hart. Along with spring wildflowers you will enjoy beautiful views of Lake Michigan.

BECOME A CITIZEN SCIENTIST - AN EARTH WEEK PLUS EVENT - Location TBD near Cheboygan, Saturday, May 11  2-4 pm. What life can you find on LTC properties? How can you contribute to conservation and biodiversity as a volunteer? LTC Staff will teach us how, through use of the iNaturalist app. We will practice using it as we explore a Conservancy nature preserve near Cheboygan.

LISTENING IN THE DARK: Soundscapes in the Night Sky - The Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Wednesday, May 15, 9-10:30 pm. Good Hart Artist Residency, the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, and Little Traverse Conservancy offer a chance to sharpen your senses with Good Hart Artist Residency Composer-in-Residence Susan Mayo. Mayo is a soundscape artist, composer, and cellist. Participants will embark on a guided hike at sunset and to silently observe the night music of nature. Afterwards, we will gather in the Waterfront Event Center to hear works guided by the muse of nature sounds and composed and played by Susan.

Conservancy opens new bike trails near Topinabee

Little Traverse Conservancy opened the Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails last week. The trails are the first professionally-designed and built trails for Cheboygan County and will give mountain biking enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful hills and woods between Burt and Mullett lakes. With 8.5 miles of trails, this is a regional destination for hikers and mountain bikers alike. All skill levels of mountain bikers are welcome, with a beginner skills loop, expert jump lines and everything in between. A formal dedication will take place on June 11 at 4 pm. The address is 3151 Bennett Road, Topinabee. No E-bikes are allowed at this property.

> Map, photos and more details.

Wineguys celebrate Petoskey Restaurant Week

It’s Restaurant Week in Petoske from Friday, May 3 thru Sunday, May 12. It’s time to eat out, expand your culinary palate, and leave the dishes to Wineguys Restaurant Group. City Park Grill is offering a three-course tasting menu for $35. Choose from 7 specialty appetizers, 6 specialty entrées (Soy GingerGrilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Vegetable Penne, Potato Crusted Whitefish, Shepherd’s Pie, Balsamic Herb Grilled Pork Cutlet, Grilled Lemon Pepper Salmon) and two desserts (Baked Warm Chocolate Pudding or Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp). Palette Bistro’s three-course prix fixe is $40 with a choice of 4 starters; 4 specialty entrées; and 2 housemade desserts. Roast & Toast prix fixe features two three-course menus. Click for full details.

Register today for May 17th NLEA Symposium

The Northern Lakes Economic Symposium & Showcase will be held Friday, May 17 at Boyne Mountain, and today, May 2, is the registration deadline. The event is a forum for everyone committed to the economic vitality of our region. It is an opportunity to come together to tackle complex challenges, to make strategic connections, and to celebrate the successes of our communities and businesses in northern Michigan. Symposium attendees will engage with experts who have fostered innovation through new practices and policies. Between the mainstage and breakout sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to examine innovation through community, industry cluster, and business lenses. Register here by May 2. Click here to find out more.

Hummel Trio performs Mother’s Day at First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) will present The Hummel Trio on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12 at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Harbor Springs. The free public recital is part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, which features small orchestra ensembles performing in churches around Northern Michigan. 

The trio includes GLCO Music Director and Conductor, Dr. Libor Ondras (violin & viola), Emily Grabinski-Conklin (piano), and Andrew Laven, cello. The Mother’s Day Recital will feature music of Brahms, Hummel, Schoenfield, Dvořák, and Kreisler.

The First Presbyterian Church is located at 7940 Cemetery Rd. in Harbor Springs. For more information about the performance and about the non-profit Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010. 

Generous support for the Sunday Recital Series is provided by Carolyn Klender.

To donate to the program, Click this link, then click "Pay for Michigan Youth in Government. Print this flier.

Harbor Springs High School Youth in Government program seeks financial support 

The chamber is including the above flier at the request of Josh McDonald, Harbor Springs High School social studies teacher who is also the Lead Advisor for the school’s Michigan Youth in Government program. This is a state-wide program that encourages students to take part in the political process, and they are hoping to get some financial support from the community.

Josh said: “We have two conferences that we attend. We have a one-day Fall Conference in Traverse City and a four-day Early Spring Conference in February. This takes place in Lansing. To make a long story short, students work throughout the year writing bills and proposals that they will then try to pass at the Early Conference in Lansing. Students get to actually use the Capitol Building and get to be mock Representatives and Senators. Students can also participate in mock trial competitions. We usually have at least one team that prepares for that. The reason I am contacting you is because over the last three years, the state legislature allocated money for a grant that schools were able to apply for. We were awarded that grant over the last three years. Now, it doesn't look like that grant is coming back. Without that grant, we are looking at the total cost per student to be around $650. If parents have to pay that amount, I am certain that we will see a pretty big drop off in student participation in this great program.”

Art in the Barn

May 4 & 5, 2024 10am to 5pm daily

Emmet County Fairgrounds, Petoskey

The Moor course opened Friday at The Highlands.

Golf season is here at The Highlands

It's time to break out your golf clubs, because The Highlands is gearing up to kick off another incredible golf season! Grab your family or your best golfing partner while making rounds on four incredible championship courses. Here are the golf course opening dates:

• The Moor: Friday, April 26
• Arthur Hills: Friday, May 3
• The Heather: Friday, May 10
• Donald Ross Memorial: Friday, May 10

> Book a tee time.

Mother's Day brunch options:

Pond Hill takes reservations for brunch, complete with local flower bouquets

Celebrate Mother's Day at Vernales! Join us for a special Mother's Day Brunch from 11am to 3pm, followed by our regular menu available after 3pm. 3018 M-119, Harbor Springs. Instant reservations: Call  231-242-4777 now or book online with Tock.

Small Batch at the Cupola website

Restaurant 231-242-4686

Bakery 231-412-6062

Give Mom AND Dad the Day Off on Mother’s Day This Year!

STAFFORD'S BAY VIEW INN CLASSIC BUFFET - DINE IN - Sunday, May 12 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Adults: $49 | Children: $25 (4-10 yrs.)

CLICK HERE to view buffet menu and carry out options.

Call 231-347-2771 for reservations

Make this Mother’s Day extra special this year by treating Mom and Dad to a one-night stay at the Bay View Inn on Saturday, May 11, which includes Mother's Day Buffet for two on Sunday ($100 value!). This offer starts at $299 in Primrose Room.

CLICK HERE for the one night lodging special details.

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE PERRY HOTEL

Breakfast (A la carte): 7 - 11 a.m.

Brunch (A la carte): 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Reservations: 231-347-4000

CLICK HERE to view breakfast and brunch menus

WEATHERVANE RESTAURANT MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET

She gets the smiles, you get the thanks! We would be honored if you joined us for our Mother's Day Buffet.

Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Adults: $39 Children: $21 (4-10 yrs.)

CLICK HERE to view menu

CLICK HERE to make a reservation on-line, or call 231-547-4311.

Now showing at the Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre: Last chance for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The Fall Guy joins Challengers & Unsung Hero. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 5/9. Tickets and showtimes. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance via our app or website and arriving early to check in, purchase concessions, and enjoy our pre-show.

Friendship Center hosts lunch and activities

We have a variety of exercise programs such as Yoga, Strength & Balance, Drumfit and Line Dancing. Check out our activities: We have Bingo, Rummikub, live music, Movie Day and Virtual History Talks. Hope to see you soon! The Friendship Center is located at 305 West Main St., Harbor Springs, phone 231-526-6061. Website.

Chamber members, help us promote you!

Let us know about your business news, promotions and events! Our Harbor Happenings newsletter deadline is Tuesday for publication each week on Thursday morning - it’s a free benefit of membership.

> REACH 1,000 people with your ad or press release in Harbor Happenings. You’ll get great local exposure - our newsletter goes out to 2,000 people and is opened by more than 1,000 each week. We can create your ad or give you the specs to have your people do it. We invoice you after your ad runs. Here are your advertising options:

• Display ad and web link at the top of the Thursday newsletter - $75.
• Display ad and web link after the third story in the newsletter - $50.
• Exclusive e-blast featuring your business, any day but Thursday - $150.

To send us your news, reserve an ad or ask questions, email jim@harborspringschamber.com.

Open Discussion with the Zoning Administrator: 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2

Do you have questions about the proposed Zoning Code? Or have you read information from other sources about the proposed Code and want to know what is actually being proposed? Are you worried about overdevelopment and mass development? Have you heard that the City is intent on allowing unrestricted growth in Harbor Springs? Then please join Harbor Springs Zoning Administrator, Jeff Grimm, for an open discussion on the proposed Code. He will be available to answer questions and clarify what’s changing and what’s staying the same. The discussion will be held at City Hall at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 2. 

> Zoning Code Update Timeline & Process Presentation

> How does the Proposed Zoning Code Align with the Master Plan?

> May Newsletter - Sign up here to receive the city newsletter and meeting notices.

> Members are invited to post their openings on the Chamber Jobs Page. Log in to post, or email angie@harborspringschamber.com for assistance.

PETOSKEY-BAY VIEW COUNTRY CLUB - We are hiring for the summer, anyone interested in employment we have plenty of opportunities in the clubhouse including: servers, bussers, food runners, expo, line cook, prep cook. Please email eshumway@pbvcc.com and make sure to specify what position you’re looking for.

MCBRIDE CUSTOM HOMES - Summer Administrative Intern. Details.

INGRAIN X LAKE ART - Gallery & Studio Manager. Details.

BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION

• Finance director/chief financial officer. Details.
• Grounds crew. Details.

WINEGUYS RESTAURANT GROUP

• Restaurant Management and Event Coordination Internship. Details.
• Servers - City Park Grill (Full, Part-time, and Seasonal Positions) - Details.
• Hosts - City Park Grill (Full, Part-time, and Seasonal Positions) - Details.
• Back of House - City Park Grill (Full, Part-time, and Seasonal Positions). Details.

PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - Director of Finance and Operations. Details.

POND HILL FARM is hiring for our Café Kitchen & Market - Join our family. Email resume to info@pondhill.com.

THE CLUB AT THE BREAKERS is hiring. Join our amazing staff for a unique summer work experience in beautiful St. Ignace, overlooking the water. Hone your culinary skills and polish your service skills this summer. We are looking for hosts, servers, bartenders, cooks and dishwashers. There are also opportunities for extended employment plus potential summer housing if needed. Email your resume to rosalie@tpbresorts.com. Our website - www.theclubatbreakers.com. Job flier.

TRUE NORTH GOLF CLUB - Employee housing available for these positions:

• Line Cook
• Server 
• Housekeeper - $18-$20/hour, Full & Part-Time seasonal positions available.
• Equipment Operator

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER - Regional Development Manager. Details.

BIRCHWOOD CONSTRUCTION - https://www.bccfamily.com/careers

BC PIZZA - Join our team - apply here: https://bc.pizza/join-the-team/

HARBOR SPRINGS MARKET - Help wanted, full and part time, flexible hours, 401k, competitive pay, 10% off groceries. 300 W Lake St, (231) 526-2101.

PIERSON’S GRILLE & SPIRITS is looking for full-time and part-time positions for front and back of house, including servers and hosting. Competitive wages, flexible schedule, willing to train. Bring in your resume, or apply online at piersonsgrille.com. Resumes can be emailed to brea@symonsgeneralstore.com. 231-526-2967.

NEW YORK RESTAURANT is accepting applications. Competitive wages, consistent hours and food discounts. Stop in Wednesday through Sunday 3-9 to fill out an application. Email qualifications to info@thenewyork.com or text 231-330-2810.



STAFFORD'S HOSPITALITY:

• Bay View Inn
• Perry Hotel & Noggin Room Pub
• Crooked River Lodge & Suites
• Pier Restaurant
• Weathervane Restaurant

BIRCHWOOD FARMS COUNTRY CLUB - Various positions - Details.

ODAWA CASINO - Employment Page.

PRESTON FEATHER BUILDING CENTERS - Various positions.

TOP OF MICHIGAN TRAILS COUNCIL - Development Director - Details.

THE HIGHLANDS AT HARBOR SPRINGS - Employment Page.

HARBOR SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Employment Page.

NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE - Join our team.

MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN HOSPITAL - Employment Page.

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER - Various job opportunities.

EMMET COUNTY - Various positions. Details.

College Central Network for North Central Michigan College.

> Find a job or post a job opening.

Thank you and welcome, new Chamber members!

These local businesses and organizations have joined the Harbor Springs Chamber in recent weeks. We'd love to have you join them - and us!

• Stutsmanville Chapel
• Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
• Petoskey-Bay View Country Club
• Manthei Capital LLC
• Committee to Elect Matthew Leirstein Emmet County Sheriff
• Pregnancy Care Center of Petoskey
• Cedar Walls Resort
• North Wind Property Management LLC
• Eikenhout Inc.
• Edgewater Design Group

> Chamber member benefits

> Member application

> Call 231-526-7999 or email us

Harbor Springs hats, puzzles, T-shirts, notecards, ornaments are available at the Chamber office

The Harbor Springs Chamber is selling a number of unique locally branded items. You can help support the chamber by purchasing puzzles, T-shirts, Car Festival hats, ornaments and notecards featuring scenes of our community. All are available at the chamber office, 118 E. Main Street. All listed prices include tax.

HARBOR SPRINGS T-SHIRTS are available at the Chamber office. Street Musique and other shirts are also available. Limited sizes are available and remaining shirts are $20 ($5 off!). New T-shirt coming this summer.

HARBOR SPRINGS PUZZLES - Several recent puzzles are available for $25 ($10 off!) at the chamber office. Details. New puzzle coming this summer.

TILEWORKS ORNAMENTS - We are offering our first Limited Edition Chamber Ornament in blue with choices of 5 ribbon colors. Only 100 have been made. Thanks to Little Traverse Tileworks for producing this one-of-a-kind ornament for us! Ribbon colors are black, white, olive, gold, and gray for $15 including tax.

CAR FESTIVAL HATS - We are offering a Commemorative Car Festival soft cotton hat with the Car Festival logo for $10 ($15 off!). Details.

HARBOR SPRINGS NOTECARDS - A set of 12 is available for $10 ($5.95 off!). With your purchase you will receive 3 each of the 4 photographs, in a lovely bag sealed with the chamber logo, ready for you to give as gifts or individual notes. You can mail up to three sets for an additional $10. Details.

LED BALLOONS - Join the party! These multi-colored LED Transparent Luminous Balloons are available for $10 including tax with flashing or stationary lights. Your kids will enjoy these fun balloons with an 18" stem and hand grip, which make it easy to run around. They are popular any time - 4th of July or winter nights like our Tree Lighting and Downtown Open House.

Please consider donating to Street Musique or one of our other Chamber Foundation funds:

• Harbor Springs Street Musique
• Harbor Springs Annual 4th of July Fireworks
• Harbor Springs Car Festival
• Harbor Springs Chamber New Building Fund

> Details and donation link.

Membership in the Harbor Springs Area Chamber is open to all businesses, organizations, and individuals. Information presented in the chamber newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the chamber or its membership. It is provided here as information only, as submitted by member businesses and organizations.

SPREAD THE NEWS - We'd love to send you the weekly Harbor Happenings newsletter. To subscribe, unsubscribe, advertise or submit your news, email

jim@harborspringschamber.com.

Thanks to our Newsletter Sponsors!

The sponsor group includes:

THE COLONIAL INN at 210 Artesian Avenue, the only hotel in the City of Harbor Springs, owned by the Brown family for three generations.

BREAKERS RESORT, a beachfront resort, bar and restaurant on beautiful Lake Huron. Breakers has been in the Brown family since 2004.

THE CLUB AT BREAKERS is the only hotel waterfront restaurant and beach bar in St. Ignace, featuring lakefront views, delicious libations, and delectable food.

Chamber office hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., M-F

118 East Main Street, Harbor Springs MI 49740

231-526-7999 | info@harborspringschamber.com

www.harborspringschamber.com

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