In today’s fast-paced digital world, connection matters. 

With Truestream fiber internet, families can enjoy streaming without interruptions, ensuring every giggle, smile, and moment is captured. Whether working from home, gaming, or enjoying your favorite shows, Truestream delivers the reliable, high-speed connection your family deserves. Connect to endless possibilities today!

HHW EVENT 9/6 AND 9/7 – Charlevoix County Household Hazardous Waste event takes place Friday, September 6 from 4:00 am – 8:00 pm and Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Location for drop off will be provided when scheduling appointment time. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 231-547-0080 or online through charlevoixcounty.org/recycling. Click HERE for a list of acceptable items.

ReLEAF MI TREE PLANTING A few hours of volunteering that can last decades to come! ReLeaf Michigan, in collaboration with Boyne City and the DTE Energy Foundation will be planting 16 trees in different areas of the City on Saturday, September 7, 2024. We need your help to make it happen! Anyone can help, no experience is necessary. Bring the whole family! Please sign-up here: www.releafmichigan.org/rsvp Meet at Boyne City, City Hall 319 N. Lake St. on September 7, 2024 @ 8:45AM (Even if it's raining) ReLeaf will have experts there to teach volunteers how to plant a tree and oversee the event. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a shovel, hard rake, and gloves (if you have them). We hope to see you there!

OPEN POSITION- POLICE OFFICER

The City of Boyne City, population 3816, is seeking qualified applicants for a community minded and team-oriented Police Officer. Boyne City is a thriving northern Michigan community. Here is the opportunity to work where everyone wants to play. Must be proficient at written and verbal communication and have excellent problem-solving skills. Selected applicant must be able to pass a physical, psychological exam and extensive background check. Must be M.C.O.L.E.S Certified or Certifiable. Comprehensive wage and benefit package. Information about Boyne City is available at boynecity.com. EOE. Submit letter of interest and resume to: Kevin Spate, Chief of Police kspate@boynecity.com

AIRPORT BOARD – 2 SEATS OPEN

Are you interested in having a voice regarding the Boyne City Airport? Two member terms are expired 8/24/2024. Terms are for 3 years. Members do not have to reside within City limits. For more information and to download an application, visit the City’s website Boyne City Boards and Commissions - City of Boyne City.

SUMMER TAXES DUE – SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 BY 4:30 PM

Ways to Pay:

• In Person- Visit City Hall Offices to pay from 7:30am - 4:30pm
• Mail- City of Boyne City, 319 N. Lake St. Boyne City MI 49712
• Online- Visit www.cityofboynecity.com
• Drop Box- Leave payment in the drop box outside City Hall for processing the 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 day.

Please make sure your payment is received by the deadline to avoid any late penalties. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact City Hall at (231)582-6597.

City of Boyne City Residential Rubbish Collection Program 2024 – pickup will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Visit Trash and Rubbish Disposal Boyne City Michigan - City of Boyne City for more information and a list of accepted items.

• This collection will serve all 3 unit or less residential properties in the City. It does not serve commercial properties.
• This program is in addition to, not a replacement of your existing household garbage.
• The total volume of all items that may be placed out for collection per house is limited to two cubic yards.
• Please do not place materials out at the street before 5 p.m. the day before pickup and it must be out no later than 7 a.m.

CITY MEETINGS – click HERE for board information, agendas, and minutes

Main Street Board, Thursday September 5, 2024, 8:30 am, at City Hall Commission Chambers

EDC/LDFA, Monday September 9, 2024, 12:00 noon at City Hall Parkview room

City Commission, Tuesday September 10, 2024, 7:00 pm at City Hall Commission Chambers

• Parks & Recreation, Thursday September 12, 2024, 5:00 pm at City Hall Community Room

We were proud to bring you the 21st Annual Stroll the Streets this year! Every year we take the time to plan enjoyable evenings for our community and friends. We hope you will take a moment to complete the following survey to help us improve your experience for next year. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

Click on images below for more details

Wellness Weekend

September 6 - 8

Unwind at our first-annual Wellness Weekend, presented by The Spa at Boyne Mountain. This immersive experience focuses on holistic well-being, offering a perfect escape to nurture your body, mind, and spirit.

Yoga in the Sky

Saturdays & Sundays, September 21 - October 6

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from September 21-October 6, to discover a deeper connection with nature, elevate your practice, and reconnect with yourself amidst the clouds. This holistic experience includes full-day access to SkyBridge Michigan, so you can explore this architectural wonder after your yoga practice.

Strings in the Sky

August 30

Get ready for breathtaking views and beautiful melodies under the summer sky! SkyBridge Michigan is thrilled to present Strings in the Sky summer music series, featuring captivating performances by renowned artist Dixon’s Violin. Imagine strolling across the thrilling SkyBridge, the longest timber-towered suspension bridge in the world, and then settling in for an unforgettable afternoon of music. Strings in the Sky offers a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class music amidst stunning panoramic vistas.

Harvest Showcase Chalet Edelweiss Wine Festival

September 21, 1-5pm

Indulge in the flavors of fall at the Harvest Showcase Wine Festival on Saturday, September 21, part of our Chalet Wine Weekend. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of the ski slopes, Chalet Edelweiss offers the perfect backdrop for a wine-filled afternoon. 

Sample a diverse selection of wines from 10+ local wineries. Your ticket includes a punch card for (15) 1oz tasting and a keepsake 9oz wine glass. 

Enjoy a charcuterie cup and groove to the music by SAXU4IA, a dynamic saxophone and DJ duo. Their electric blend of genres sets the mood for a memorable atmosphere. 

Escape to the American Express Lounge, a stylish retreat designed by Great Lakes Modern. Unwind and savor your tastings in this inviting space - a classic ski lounge with a modern twist. 

Sunday Funday

Every Sunday until December 15

Sunday Funday is BACK! Skip the day of rest and turn up the Sunday fun factor at Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, Avalanche Bay, for less! Guaranteed to be fun for every age! Don’t miss it – every Sunday from 2 – 8pm.

The Boyne Citizen is back!



We invite you to sign up for a free e-newsletter subscription to the Boyne Area’s new nonprofit local news source. Please visit www.boynecitizen.com and click “Subscribe for free!” We're committed to being a resource for in-depth local news for the Boyne Area, including Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Walloon Lake, Horton Bay, and surrounding townships. We will publish weekly and whenever news happens. The first editor will be Jim Baumann, former chamber executive director who produced the chamber newsletter for many years. He will be assisted by his wife Jamie, a long-time educator who has journalism experience as a staff writer for the Petoskey News-Review.

Our first issue features these stories:

• City moves ahead with marina & new housing

• Profile of new elementary principal & new teachers

• BC Education Center opens with remodeled classrooms

• McCleary to present Boyne River history program 

• Thanks to the donors who helped get us started

• Music and entertainment listings

September is Hunger Action Month! During this month-long campaign, the Manna Food Project will be raising awareness and inspiring action across Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties. Every action counts, whether it’s donating, advocating, volunteering or spreading the word online.

The Manna Food Project needs your help. Join others in the community for 60-minute volunteer shifts at the food bank. This is available for any individual or groups no larger than eight people. Sign up ahead of time by calling Manna at 231-347-8852.

• September 9 – Potato Harvesting in Cross Village, 1:00pm-3:00pm
• September 10 – The Manna Food Project, 1:00pm or 2:15pm
• September 11 – The Manna Food Project, 9:00am, 10:15am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, or 2:15pm

Visit www.mannafoodproject.org/HAM for more information and other events going on this month.”

NCMC LIBRARY HOSTS “FOUR HUMORS” SHAKESPEARE EXHIBIT

Explore the intersection of literature and early medicine through September 27

PETOSKEY, Mich. — The North Central Michigan College Library announces the opening of the traveling exhibit “And there’s the humor of it!” Shakespeare and the Four Humors, free to the public through September 27. This engaging exhibit explores the relationship between William Shakespeare’s literary genius and the ancient theory of the four bodily humors — blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm — and their profound influence on the author's works and character development.

The exhibit invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a fascinating blend of literature, history, and early medical theory. Visitors can determine their own dominant humor with a temperament test inspired by online psychometric assessments. Participants will also receive exclusive stickers representing each of the four bodily humors, providing a fun and personalized souvenir from their visit.

Shannone Dunlap Elected Chair of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors

Shannone Dunlap, Director of Business Development for Black Diamond Broadcast Group in Central and Northern Michigan, was elected Chair of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Board of Directors during the organization’s Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

"Celebrating 75 years at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island was a dazzling reminder of the legacy the MAB has built and the bright future we have ahead. And while the week was well spent meeting new faces and remembering our past, my takeaway from conversations and conferences is this — we have work to do. I am grateful for the direction of our board, from outgoing chair Debbie Petersmark whose tremendous leadership has brought us to today. And, I look forward to digging in with the new board for the year ahead and working alongside the bold leadership of our new chair, Shannone Dunlap," MAB President/CEO, Casey Jones said. "Together, we will meet the challenges ahead with the same passion and dedication that have guided us for 75 years. And 75 years from now, the MAB will be celebrating the work we do together, today."

Dunlap is the 79th chair of the MAB, one of the largest and most successful state broadcast associations in the nation which represents more than 300 radio and television stations and more than 3,000 individual broadcasting industry employees across the state of Michigan.

"Our local, state & federal political representatives can be and should be our BIGGEST advocates," said Dunlap. "In short, we need them. We need them to think of us first, engage with us first and value local broadcasters as the primary way to reach their constituents. We also need to tell our story to the masses for our industry, local radio and local television stories! Focus on trust and credibility- staying relative & engaged with our communities old & young. Be where they are, including non-viewers and non-listeners alike. Embracing new strategies that leverage our strengths and be thought of first in our local communities. Together our voices are louder, let's tell our stories loud & proud, together!"

Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Boyne City has been awarded a generous grant from Hestia Women’s Giving Circle.

This grant will be used to provide feminine care products to women and girls who shop at the pantry.

The mission of Hestia Women’s Giving Circle is to promote economic self-sufficiency and well-being for women and girls. 

Good Neighbors Food Pantry is located at 624 State Street in the Boyne Area Free Clinic and is open every Tuesday from 10 - 12 and again from 2 - 5:30 pm. For more information,

call 231-897-8677 or visit www.goodneighborsboyne.com

Boyne Arts Center & Gallery holds successful Farm to Table Dinner & Auction

Nearly $40,000 was raised for the non-profit Boyne Arts Center & Gallery at their Farm to Table Feast & Auction at The Barn at Frog Hollow August 22.

Some 110 guests enjoyed a certified organic meal prepared by Mike Everts of Blackbird Gardens, Petoskey, at an outdoor venue on a beautiful late summer evening. 

An auction of 35 items was presided over by professional auctioneer Scott MacKenzie. The auction included many experiential items, including a private viewing of the 2025 fireworks from the Boyne Arts Gallery’s Marina Room, an evening under the stars at Wildwood Observatory, pickleball lessons, dog obedience training and a half-day guided fly fishing trip. The “Fund a Mission” portion of the auction raised over $17,000 for the non-profit organization. 

The Board of the Boyne Arts Center & Gallery expresses their gratitude to everyone who attended and to the volunteers who made the event happen.

FRIENDS OF THE BOYNE RIVER PRESENTS:

Wednesday, September 11th at 7pm

Boyne City City Hall, Commission Chambers

HEALING WATERS - A HISTORY OF THE BOYNE RIVER

Speaker: Patrick McCleary, Charlevoix

County History Preservation Society

The Boyne River was named for Ireland’s River Boyne. Today it is known for its beauty, its wildlife, and the fantastic fishing opportunities it offers anglers of all ages. There are, however, other notable details about the river that some may not be aware of. Through the use of early photographs and historic detail, we will take a look back at how early pioneers put the river to practical use; harnessed the energy that the falls provided, and even rerouted the river’s original path to better suit their needs.

Long-time local historian, genealogist and archivist, Patrick McCleary, will speak on the subject, drawing references from his own studies as well as original photographs from his own and other’s collections that might otherwise not be seen by the general public. This presentation is free to anyone with an interest in our remarkable Boyne River and all are encouraged to attend.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Copland: Clarinet Concerto & Hoe-down

Award-winning clarinetist Jeanmarie Riccobono takes center stage in John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey, at 7:30 PM on Saturday Sept. 7 in Aaron Copland’s jazzy Clarinet Concerto. Jeanmarie’s experience includes principal clarinetist in the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, and teaching faculty at Northwestern Michigan College and the Bay View Music Festival.

The concert, directed by Maestro Libor Ondras, will also include Copland’s Hoedown from Rodeo, Debussy’s Dances Sacred & Profane, and Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte.  Cellist Lena Sytsma-Reed, winner of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s 17th Annual Young Artists Competition, will be performing Haydn’s Cello Concert No 1.

Tickets (Assigned seating at $35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org/concerts/ or at 231-487-0010. Call for complimentary tickets for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under.

Great Lakes Energy Members Elect Three Board Directors

Boyne City, MI - Great Lakes Energy (GLE) members recently elected three board members to the cooperative’s board of directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 21, 2024.

In District 1, incumbent director Dave Coveyou of Petoskey was reelected, receiving 795 votes in an uncontested race.

In District 2, incumbent director Mark Carson of Boyne City prevailed over challenger Mark Battista of Boyne Falls, by a 663-290 margin.

In District 7, incumbent Paul Byl of Shelby was reelected, receiving 600 votes in an uncontested race.

GLE members in voting Districts 1 (Emmet County), 2 (Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties), and 7 (Muskegon and Oceana counties) received their mail-in ballots in the July/August issue of Michigan Country Lines magazine. This year’s election marked the second year members had the option of voting online. Instructions for online voting were included with the mail-in ballots. GLE’s election management vendor, Survey and Ballot Systems of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, processed both online and mail-in ballots. The election concluded on Aug. 15 and results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 21 at its headquarters in Boyne City.

Unlike investor-owned utilities, GLE is a not-for-profit business owned by its consumer-members. Board members are elected to three-year terms by members, not staff, with each member’s vote carrying equal weight. The cooperative conducts an annual meeting to update members on the progress made during the past year and to announce the results of director elections.

GLE provides electricity to nearly 130,000 rural members in 26 counties along the western side of the Lower Peninsula. Visit gtlakes.com for more information. 

The Boyne Arts Center Updated Fall Hours as of September 1:

Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and we are closed on Mondays

1 Water Street, Boyne City, MI 49712

www.BoyneArts.org

New members are always welcome and have special benefits, 

click here to sign up today!

Artists are invited to bring their lunch and their latest project and

take advantage of our free Open Studio. 

Please CLICK HERE for more information. 

Click on the images below for more information on classes:

2024 BAC Fall Art Camp Retreat

September 9th - September 13th

Watercolor Still Life with Cydney Steeb

September 14th

Small Landscapes 6-Week Course in Pastels with Sharon Wade

October 17th - November 21st

Interested in becoming a member at the Boyne Arts Center? Get more information here: https://www.boynearts.org/shop/memberships/2 

September 2024 Chamber Notices

Wednesday night dinners have ended and all of our Centers are back to serving lunch every day.

We are Celebrating National Senior Citizen’s Month and Michigan Month together again this year. Join as on our special days for featured Michigan Dishes and Foods!

Flu Immunization Clinic is scheduled at the 13513 Division St location in the Gymnasium on September 24, 2024 from 2p-4p. Walk ins are welcome, but appointments are appreciated. Please call 1-800-432-4121.

Don’t forget we have a well-stocked exercise room for our aging adults in Charlevoix, East Jordan and Boyne City. We have also added some fun new programming in all of our Centers this year too. Keep an eye out for BINGOCIZE, Cardio Drumming, Technology Trainings, Movies and Travels on our new Smart TV’s, and much more!

Please print our Calendars, “Like” our Facebook Page “Charlevoix County Commission on Aging”, follow us on Instagram “Charlevoixcountycoa” and look all the other goings on either on the Senior Hi-Lites Newsletter page or the Menus / Calendars and Activities pages of our website at www.charlevoixcounty.org/Commission_on_Aging .

We are changing what aging looks like and feels like!

04737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727

(231) 536-3369

www.miravenhill.org

info@miravenhill.org

We are currently open noon to 4pm Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm Sundays and other times by appointment.

Raven Hill Discovery Center, incorporated in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.

Mission: Raven Hill provides a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts.

Time has a way of slipping through our fingers. One moment we’re looking ahead at days, weeks and months stretching out before us, and the next, they’ve all but disappeared in the rearview mirror. It’s odd how days can feel so long in the moment, yet when we look back, months or even years seem to have passed in the blink of an eye. But here at Raven Hill, the time has come! All of our planning and preparation is behind us. Fuller Road closes tomorrow and Raven Hill’s Pop-up Museum opens in the Open Space located before the bridge construction with entrance to the Pop-up Museum on Pearsall Road just past the junction of Fuller and Pearsall! We invite you to visit and check out our museum “under the tents”! For more information, call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org

Raven Hill Discovery Center has been at the forefront of educational exhibits in northern Michigan, since its inception in 1992. The new exhibit, Under Michigan & Beyond is dedicated to Tim Leach, co-founder of Raven Hill. “He’s the first guy who taught me anything about rocks and I’ll certainly never forget that.” –Andrew Sasso, Senior Project Geoscientist at Rio Tinto Exploration.

ADVANCE BOARD OF COMMERCE

Advance Board of Commerce Community Center (hall) is the perfect place for your family and friends celebrations, workshops or meetings, and is reasonably priced. For rental inquiries call Jane at 231-582-6202.

AMERICAN LEGION

BINGO!!! Join us every Tuesday for Bingo. Open to the public. Refreshments provided.

Doors open at 3:00 and Play Starts at 5:00.

302 S Lake St, Boyne City

THE ARGONNE HOUSE

Closing September 8-24 for a Staff Break

Reopening on Wed, September 25

Hours are:

Wed-Sat 4 to 9 PM

BELLA VITA

FALL HOURS:

Open ~ Thursday - Monday - Dinner service beginning at 5 O'Clock

Closed ~ Tuesday and Wednesday

Call for reservations - 231-582-3341

BOYNE AREA FREE CLINIC

Open on Tuesdays 10am to 12PM & Fridays 8am to 4PM

BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM

Open Daily - 11am to 10pm

BOYNE RIVER GRILL

Open Wednesday through Monday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and CLOSED on Tuesdays.

BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARD

Open Daily!

Monday 11 AM–7 PM

Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM

Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM

Thursday 11 AM–7 PM

Friday 11 AM–7:30 PM

Saturday 11 AM–7 PM

Sunday 12–5 PM

CAFE SANTE

Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm

Friday & Saturday 8am - 11pm

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY TRANSIT -Charlevoix County Transit provides rides within Charlevoix County, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Call 582-6900 or use the online scheduling tool found on the Transit page of the Charlevoix County Website www.Charlevoixcounty.org. Service is available to all residents of the county.

LAVENDER HILL FARM

Open 7 days a week - 10am to 5pm

MUSKRAT DISTILLING

Mon/Tues 4-10pm

Wed/Thur 4-11pm

Friday 4-12pm

Saturday 12-12pm

Sunday 12-8pm

Karaoke 8-11pm Wednesdays

Live music 8-11pm Fridays

RED MESA GRILL

Sunday through Thursday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Friday & Saturday - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

STIGG'S BREWERY & KITCHEN

Monday Closed

Tuesday 12 -10pm

Wednesday 12 - 10pm

Thursday 12 - 10pm

Friday 12 - 11pm

Saturday 12 - 11pm

Sunday 12 - 9pm

Live Music Coming Up:

• Sept 13 Sydni K
• Sept 14 Cross Cut Kings
• Sept 20 Lee Blossom
• Sept 21 Peter Allen Jensen

SUNNYSIDE FAMILY DINER

Open Monday through Sunday 7 am to 2 pm

231-497-5050

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

1250 Boyne Ave, Boyne City

231-582-9301

www.clcboyne.com

Rev. Chuck Hoffman - pastor.clcboyne@gmail.com

COMPASS COMMUNITY CHURCH (Boyne City UMC) invites all people to join us for the following:

• Sunday: Worship @ 10:30 am – noon
• Tuesday: Outdoor Enthusiasts Hiking at The Hill Nature Preserve (Clute Rd. entrance) @ 9:00 – 10:15 am
• Wednesday: Prophecy Night @ 6:30-8:00 pm
• 2nd & 4th Wednesdays: Kniting & Crocheting @ 10:00 – 11:30 am

Gatherings held at Compass Community Church (324 S. Park St.) except for Outdoor Enthusiasts Hiking. Please use the Pine St. entrance midweek and visit our webpage for additional information and a link to download our app: www.compassboyne.org.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY 

We welcome you to our Sunday worship service at 10:00am. Come as you are, we are always glad to welcome you. On Friday September 20, we will participate in the Praise and Prayer Potluck with our sister churches in the Boyne Area. Coming up on Sunday October 6, we offer our annual Blessing of Our Animals.

Our worship services are also on live-stream on our Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account: just open your internet browser (Google, Edge, Bing, Yahoo, or similar) and enter:  https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalBoyne. Or find us on Facebook, @EpiscopalBoyne. Church of the Nativity is located at 209 E. Main Street.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BOYNE CITY welcomes you to Worship with us at 10:30am. on Sundays at 401 S. Park St. Please use the Pine Street entrance which is ramp accessible.

Learn How to become a Premier Member by contacting the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us at info@boynechamber.com

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