DeWindt Becomes New General Manager at Trout Creek. Trout Creek’s Board of Directors are pleased to announce Daniel DeWindt as their new General Manager. Daniel was at the helm of the Little Traverse Yacht Club before moving into his new position at Trout Creek. He will be working with Stewart Maggrett, who’s retiring as GM at the end of the year, to “learn the ropes.” He brings a breadth of knowledge, experience, and local connections, to Trout Creek, and looks forward to leading them for years to come. With 150 units, a robust vacation rental program, a full array of on-site amenities, a conference center, and more, Trout Creek invites guests near and far. Feel free to email him at daniel@troutcreek.com.
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Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies is excited to announce another new team member. Amanda Mahoney has joined the agency as a personal lines account manager. She previously worked for the Richmond Agency in Jackson, Michigan as a personal lines customer service agent for over four years. Amanda started her insurance career seven years ago and has her CISR designation, (Certified Insurance Service Representative).
Amanda currently resides in Brooklyn, MI with her dog Lizzie. She is currently looking to purchase a home in the Lansing area to be closer to her family. Some of her favorite hobbies are reading, writing, thrifting, and being involved in music and theatre.
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Keep it Real Social is proud to announce they're an official partner of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest and most diversified broadcasting, media, and content company in the nation. This collaboration allows them to offer unique marketing products to their clients to reach their target market and tell their brand story in various ways, in addition to what Keep it Real Social already provides. Partnering with Sinclair Broadcast Group is something no other agency in Northern Michigan has done. From targeted email marketing campaigns to a database of 200 million+ to social retargeting and live streaming ads, they are bringing their clients only the best marketing solutions. It’s why Keep it Real Social is the #1 professional marketing company in Northern Michigan. Learn more at KeepitRealSocial.com.
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Brett Wheeler State Farm Agency 8470 M-119, Harbor Springs Tel. (231) 347-7500
We help customers with their insurance and financial needs, including Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Life Insurance, Business Insurance, Crop Insurance, College Planning, Health Insurance, and Renters Insurance. Our mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Our office is In the Harbor Plaza next to the Best Western.
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September 20 – 10:00 a.m. - Corktown Pizza & BWW, 1965 Waabizhish Drive - next to T-Mobile.
September 22 – 4PM – Social Guru 4 You, Jasmine Turner & Kalley Atkins, Owners, 501 West Mitchell, Unit 4, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 753-1280. www.socialguru4you.com
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This Weekend
The 3rd Annual Balloons Over Bay Harbor event will take place in the Village at Bay Harbor, September 16 & 17. They will be hosting some of the best pilots in the nation who compete in national festivals across the country. Be sure to catch the launches and the evening night glows as the balloons illuminate from our Marina Lawns. Enjoy live music, family activities, street vendors and more during this high soaring event that is not to be missed! If you are interested in being a street vendor, please contact us at info@bayharbor.com. See the full schedule of events HERE.
Join Crooked Tree Arts Center in Downtown Bay Harbor for a Plein Air (outdoor) Paint Out & Wet Paint Sale on September 16 & 17 as part of the Balloons Over Bay Harbor festivities. See your favorite local artists painting on location in Downtown Bay Harbor on Friday, September 16 and the morning of Saturday, September 17. See artists painting in public locations throughout Downtown Bay Harbor, on the beaches, marina, outside retail shops, hot air balloon launching sites, and more! Speak with artists, ask questions, and watch artists craft masterpieces that will be available at the “Wet Paint Sale.” You can view and shop artwork at the "Wet Paint Sale" near the boat launch Saturday 2:00-4:00 p.m..
The Autumn Glory Color Run & Walk 3K will be held during our Balloons Over Bay Harbor event on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m.. The 3K run/walk will begin on Main Street in the Village and follow a fun route to the Observation Platform in Lakeshore Village and back, getting "colorful" all along the trail Proceeds benefit McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Pediatric Patient Fund which assists local families with children in need during a medical crisis. $20 pre-registration will receive a color run t-shirt! $25 day of registration. Register HERE.
Petoskey Wine Region Presents Harvest Showcase on September 17 and 18. Indulge in luscious wines paired with small plates during Petoskey Wine Regions Harvest Showcase. Enjoy tastings from 14 regional wineries. Help us celebrate the start to harvesting. Go to their web site for more information https://petoskey.wine/
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual C.S. Lewis Festival in Petoskey, Michigan, with its opening weekend taking place September 15-18, 2022.
During the opening weekend, three authors will discuss their work, beliefs, and views on C.S. Lewis: New York Times bestselling author and blogger Ann Voskamp; award-winning veteran journalist Carolyn Curtis; and award-winning writer and Festival Co-founder Sarah Arthur. For a complete schedule of events for the 20th annual C.S. Lewis Festival and to register for the VIP Reception, Keynote Address (free with registration required), and Saturday Seminar, please visit cslewisfestival.org. The C.S. Lewis Festival is a donor-supported nonprofit organization. “Fall” into these 2 fun events hosted by NMSHRM this September!
The 27th annual Taste of Harbor Springs is this Saturday, September 17 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tickets are still available at the event. Enjoy tastes from all participating restaurants with your admission. Drink tickets for beer and wine are additional. Every admission ticket includes a commemorative "Taste of Harbor Springs'' cup and koozi. No one under age 21 is allowed inside the fenced area - no dogs, no smoking and no outside coolers or beverages. There will be water coolers on site in addition to the ticketed drinks. Click here for more info: https://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/details/27th-annual-taste-of-harbor-springs-2022-10802
The Petoskey Walk to End Alzheimer's takes place Saturday, September 17 at Bayfront Park, Festival Shelter, 200 Wachtel Ave. (west of Bear River). Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. and the Promise Garden Opening Ceremony is at 10:00 a.m. Lisa Knight from The Lite 96.3FM is the Emcee! Our goal is to raise $55,000. Register at https://act.alz.org/petoskey All proceeds benefit research efforts toward a cure and ongoing treatment, public education programs, care & support services (like our 24/7 helpline 1-800-272-3900 and website alz.org) and advocacy initiatives. Over 190,000 Michiganders have Alzheimer's or another form of Dementia, with 466,000 persons statewide providing unpaid caregiving services to their loved ones. For more information contact Melissa Thompson at mathompson@alz.org
Join Groundwork Center, the League of Women Voters Northern Lower Michigan, and Michigan Interfaith Power and Light for the 2nd annual Petoskey Solar Tour. Visit homes where solar energy is being produced as a result of the Grow Solar Little Traverse group buy in 2022. Come learn about the next cohort of the group buy, planned for spring of 2023, now called Access MI Solar! Participants will also learn about solar financial incentives, renewable energy options in our community, and proposed solar projects, such as a solar array at Petoskey High School. The tour will begin September 17 at 9:00 a.m. with an informational meeting at the end. After registering (for free at lwvnlm.org), you will receive a map of the tour and further information.
True North Community Church is having an open house this Saturday, September 17 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come join in the fun. There will be a bouncy house, archery, snow cones, popcorn, hot dogs and more. “All are welcome” 3003 E. Mitchell Rd. Petoskey.
Next Week
The Back Lot Petoskey invites you to their fall festival. All week they will be celebrating the new, colorful season approaching. On Tuesday, September 20, they will have a family fun night that includes trivia and fun, easy games. On Wednesday, September 21 they will be hosting their first ever pie eating contest. It is $15 to compete. To sign-up please email thebacklotpetoskey@gmail.com All proceeds will go to Brother Dan's Food Pantry. On Thursday, September 22 they will be hosting country night with Ty Parkin. This local, country singer will be releasing a new single at TBL. Friday, September 23 will be flannel Friday and we will close out Saturday with Oktoberfest beers and food features by the food trucks. For more information visit their web site: https://www.thebacklotpetoskey.com/tbl-events
The M-119 Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route Committee and the Little Traverse Conservancy are hosting an M-119 Scenic Heritage Route Fall Symposium September 21. The symposium starts at 2:30 pm at Readmond Township Hall, 6034 Wormwood Lane, Harbor Springs. Prior to it, there will be a field trip at 1:00 p.m. at the Seberon “Boo” Litzenburger Nature Preserve, on Five Mile Creek Road just off M-119 about six miles north of Harbor Springs. The symposium will include land protection options presented by the Little Traverse Conservancy, a discussion of tree health and road safety by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and a presentation about corridor improvements by Emmet County Planning and Zoning. No charge to attend. RSVP to caitlin@landtrust.org or by calling 231-344-1010.
Northwest Michigan Habitat For Humanity is hosting a Give Back night
Join us at the Noggin Room on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for a night of good food, drinks, and live music....all for a great cause!
We are building more than ever before and you don't have to swing a hammer to support our mission! 10% of all sales will be donated to the Foundations for our Future campaign to build 43 homes by 2025! This evening features live music by Dogwood Rhythm at 6:30, $15 pizzas, $4 drafts, and a specialty cocktail called the Good Samaritan! Can't attend but still want to support us? Follow the link below to make a donation! https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation...
ReYouvenate is hosting an open house on Friday, September 23 from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at 2890 Charlevoix Avenue, Suite 210. Stop by and learn about our newest addition to the clinic, the Emsculpt Neo and other nonsurgical nonpharmaceutical health care options. EMSCULPT NEO reduces fat by 30% and increase muscle by 25% on average. You can sculpt your abdomen, buttocks, arms and legs. EMSCULPT NEO delivers radio frequency to destroy fat and a HIFEM® procedure to stimulate muscle in the treatment area By delivering optimal energy in a short period of time, they can now give you more results and confidence in less time and for less costs.
Flora Bae Home announces the Astro Vibes Jewelry Trunk Show Saturday, September 24, 2:00-6:00 p.m. A great opportunity to support women owned small businesses and artists. Purchase sustainable and ethically sourced wearable art pieces. Help provide employment for women with barriers to employment. Enjoy 10% off on anything in the shop when you make a purchase from Rebel Nell or Jill Hubbard! (with the exception of large fiber art, original art pieces and large furniture items). Rebel Nell - custom Bianca bracelet with zodiac charms at the trunk show and a great selection of their earrings, rings and necklaces! Zodiac constellation leather bracelets by Jill Hubbard with hand-sewn pyrite seed beads and earrings and other bracelets. See us at 209 Howard St Unit B.
You are invited to join Amber for AWAKE’s Harvest of Hope, Sunday, September 25 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Spare Key Winery at 06872 Upper Bayshore Rd. in Charlevoix. Come celebrate real stories of triumph, purpose, and hope. Hear how together we can make a way for people to love every part of their life story- and thrive in it. Leave with a full heart. Visit the web site for more information https://www.youawake.org/, and RSVP by calling 619-846-2025 or emailing Amber. amber.pettit@youawake.org
Upcoming
A Men's Group Community Connections meeting is taking place from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. It is an opportunity to connect with other local men who are interested in ending gender-based violence and creating safe and thriving communities where all people are:
- Free from harm
- Feel safe, supported and believed
- Know they are seen and valued
- Are able to realize their full potential
The meeting will be at North Central Michigan College, Conference Room 4 (located in the Iron Horse Café); light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Megan King, Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan’s Violence Prevention Coordinator at mking@wrcnm.org or call (231) 347-1572.
Join the Friends of the Petoskey Library on October 7, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. for A Night at the Library, where literary characters will leap from the shelves and spring into life. When the Petoskey District Library opens its doors that evening, a gravedigger, a self-made millionaire, an iconic detective, and other literary characters will leap from the shelves and spring to life. Experience these characters in action as live actors perform short, engaging scenes from five of your favorite novels. Signature cocktail compliments of High Five Spirits. Gourmet delights from five restaurants. 5 local wine tastings (Water & nonalcoholic beverages are available upon request) A silent auction with exciting and unique experiences.
Tickets are $75 per person and available at www.petoskeylibrary.org. All proceeds benefit the library. Questions? Contact Joyce Hutto-Nolan at 231-838-0537.
Join Camp Daggett for our Fall Festival 2022 on Sunday, October 9 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fall is a beautiful time of year at Camp Daggett, and what better way to showcase that beauty than to share it? Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities including: pontoon fall color tours, arts & crafts, camp activities, wagon rides, live music, festive fall treats & more! No registration is required. A $10 per carload suggested donation will be collected at registration. No pets allowed at this event.
Petoskey Salvation Army is having an open house. Tour Petoskey's future Community Center Thursday, October 13 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Throw a pie at a community leader. Enjoy free grilled food and beverages while listening to music played by Tim Nixon of Lite 96.3. Win prizes from Walmart, Filmore's and Meyer Ace. Kids will love the bounce house, balloon twisting, pumpkin and face painting... for more information visit https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/petoskey/events/open-house/
Northern Edge Consulting and North Central Michigan College present Non-Profit & Association Management 101 on Thursdays September 15 through October 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In person or virtual. Full details here. Are you part of a board of directors that has "challenges"? Are you a newly elected board member or board officer who's not sure what you're supposed to do? Do you want to make your non-profit organization or association the best it can be? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, this class is for you! Join Certified Association Executive and Non-Profit Organizational Development Specialist Scott Herceg, CAE, as he guides you through best practices, experiences and useful industry standards.
Zonta Club of Petoskey invites the public to their 50th annual Fashion Show on Saturday, November 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Lange Center at Bay Harbor Yacht Club. The fashion show, themed “50 and Fabulous,” will present its full runway show and highlight the latest fall and winter fashions from more than 30 retailers in the Petoskey-Harbor Springs area, and include an elegant lunch, entertainment, a silent auction and a gift basket raffle. Michelle Chenard will be the featured performer for the event. Tickets are $75 each and you can purchase tables of 6 or 8. Make your reservations online by visiting www.zontapetoskey.com and click on Buy Tickets Now. Email fashion show chair Kathy Bardins at kbardins@outlook.com for a downloadable invitation to pay by check.
Aspects of America is the opening concert of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s ’22 – ’23 season, held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. The journey through the history of American classical music spotlights composers from the mid 19th century to present day, including Grant Still, Piazzolla, Barber, Villa-Lobos, Milhaud, Kernis, Bolcom, Paus, and Gould. A pre-concert talk by Libor Ondras, orchestra conductor and music director, starts at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Engagement Room. Tickets from $35 to $65 for the Oct. 1 event are available at www.glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.
The Promise FM invites you to join us for our Fall Days of Promise gift drive October 4, 5, and 6! We are celebrating God's grace & provision and how blessed we are to share the Hope we have in Him throughout Northern Michigan and Ontario, and we would love to have you on board. Please join us or support Life Changing Radio today by giving safely and securely online here. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need people to help with answering phones — or — people who would like to bring in a delicious meal for our volunteer operators! Call Scott at (800) 545-8857 The Promise FM is located at 1511 E M-32, Gaylord.
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Of Special Note
The Annual Little Traverse Bay Humane Society Calendar will be back once again this fall to purchase. Want your pet to be included in this year’s calendar? Now through October 10, you have the opportunity to include your furry friend in the 2023 LTBHS Calendar by purchasing a square for the month of your choice. There will only be five squares available per month (one square per week), so be sure to purchase yours early before they sell out! Calendar squares are $50 each. Get yours here: https://ltbhs.givecloud.co/product/AC169DC/2023-ltbhs-calendar-square
Looking for some friendly competition? The Back Lot Petoskey is hosting a pie eating contest on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 PM. To compete you must be able to eat one pumpkin pie the quickest. It is $15 to compete and all money raised will go to Brother Dan’s Food Pantry. Don’t wait! Be one of the first 10 people to sign-up at thebacklotpetoskey@gmail.com
On Tuesday, August 30, Drost Landscape hosted the 2022 Summer Growth Summit in partnership with landscape consultant Jeffrey Scott at their office in Petoskey, Michigan. Nearly 300 attendees came to listen to presentations and learn from the team at Drost. The attendees were comprised of companies in the landscape industry, some local and some traveling across the country—and across the globe—to attend the event.
For over 30 years, Drost Landscape has been creating innovative and memorable landscapes with their award-winning team. Drost is dedicated to providing endless services to their clients and opportunities to their growing team. To learn more about Drost, visit them online at www.drostlandscape.com or check them out on Facebook and Instagram as @drostlandscape.
The Little Traverse Conservancy is supporting the “Independence Hunters” again this year by providing land on which to hunt and volunteers to guide hunters on these preserves and working forests. Disabled hunters and veterans are hosted by local organizations. We are asking for anyone who wishes to donate to this great cause to contact us. Donations cover costs of hunting blinds, deer processing, and travel costs to allow these people who love the outdoors to enjoy hunting. If you are interested in becoming a guide or finding out more about this program, contact
GLCO announces Little Waves children’s music program Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library are hosting "Little Waves," a young children's music program. Free and open to the public and sponsored by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), the program is designed to introduce young children (ages 4 - 10) and their families to music in an entertaining setting. Each event takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in Petoskey and 1:00 p.m. in Charlevoix. Fall dates are Sept. 10, Oct. 8, and Nov. 12. The theme for 2022/2023 is "Musical Adventures.” Each unique drop-in session features a multimedia story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids. For more information, contact the libraries, the GLCO office at 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/.
The City of Petoskey Parks and Recreation Department is issuing a detour on the Little Traverse Wheelway around Bayfront Park West while work is being done to improve access to Solanus Mission Beach. Improvements will take place within Bayfront Park West. Westbound users can follow the sidewalk by the Water Street Condo’s to West Lake Street then access the trail in front of Solanus Mission Church. The detour will begin Tuesday, September 6 and should be completed by the end of the month. Users are encouraged to explore different sections of the wheelway during this time. Trail will be available for use after affected areas are completed.
Tip of the Mitt SCORE is now taking registrations for a free cyber security webinar on Wednesday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is available at www.tipofthemitt.score.org, click on workshops. With the world moving faster than ever and technology being integrated into every aspect of our lives, security is usually an afterthought. In this presentation the Michigan State Police Cyber Command Center will give some tips, share some stories, and help you to be more cyber secure. For more information about SCORE, visit tipofthemitt.score.org.
Little Traverse Bay Ferry Community update . . . The ferry will be running in September on a limited schedule. We ask that everyone purchase online, as that will be the most up to date information of what is available. For those reasons, we will only open reservations a few days in advance, when we know for sure what we can offer. View schedule Fall 2022 Ferry Schedule Purchase tickets here: Purchase Tickets We appreciate everyone’s support of the Little Traverse Bay Ferry, and if you’ve not had the opportunity to enjoy the bay, let’s get you booked!!! Bikes are only $3 and a great way to ride the ferry one way & ride one way! Bring a snack and some drinks, and do an afternoon ‘port hopper’ around the bay. Pets are allowed.
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The Northern Michigan Chorale invites singers of all ages to join in celebrating by signing up to perform in their 40th Reunion Holiday Concerts in November at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Practices start next Monday and continue on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Petoskey at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church on E Mitchell. Receive a CD and mp3s of your specific voice parts for learning. Visit www.NMChorale.org to register. For more info email sarahs@nmchorale.org
Looking for an end-of-season team event to reward your staff? Perhaps a team-building activity during a strategic planning event? Considering coming to Know Way Out, Petoskey’s Escape Room. Escape Rooms are unique and fun team-building experiences that encourage team members to work together in small groups to solve both physical and brain-challenging puzzles.
We offer four different experiences and can accommodate up to 37 participants at one time.
Check out our two outdoor clue-hunt adventures that can accommodate large groups as well.
Recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a Travelers Choice Award recipient for 2022, Know Way Out is the perfect, memorable activity for your group. Learn more and book an experience today at www.knowwayout.com or (231) 881-9688.
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The businesses above are recognized as “Community Champion” Investors. They are supporting the work of the chamber at a higher dues investment rate. Would your company want to join these businesses and be listed here? Please email lisa@petoskeychamber.com to learn more.
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This weekly email product is produced to inform members about community and Chamber related news, specials or events. Members looking to share something to the membership may do so in our Friday edition email periodically for FREE. Items are run for up to two weeks. If you have something you want to share with the membership, you can e-mail it chamber@petoskeychamber.com. Please keep events, special offer & business news submissions to 125 words or less. Deadline for Friday email content is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Any questions contact Emily at 231.347.4150
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