The Chamber office will be closed on January 1.
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Welcome new member: Quality Signature Tops Inc.
Located in Northern Michigan,
Quality Signature Tops is a manufacturer of custom countertops.
Working with all the major brands such as Corian , Hanex, Avonite, Formica Solid Surface, Butcher Block , Hard Topix Precast Concrete and many other brands, Quality Signature Tops Inc, is the recipient of the houzz best of service award for 4 years running.
Quality Signature Tops has been supplying quality products and service to the
Northern Michigan area since 1998.
Locally owned and operated, Quality Signature Tops works with kitchen and bath dealers, builders, designers and architects to help bring your residential or commercial project to reality. Learn more
here
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Chamber to hold annual meeting Jan. 17
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 17th, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. for the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Harbor Springs High School, starting with breakfast and then moving to the Performing Arts Center.
There will be an overview of the state of the Chamber as well as thanks to outgoing board members, greetings and swearing in of incoming board members. This is a fun, informative event, and we encourage you to attend!
There is a $5 charge, and for breakfast prep purposes, please register
here
, or email
Molly
, or call the Chamber: 231-526-7999.
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Molly's Musings: New Year
I don't make New Year's Resolutions. Once upon a time I did, but as they are so easily broken, I didn't want to feel the guilt associated with them. So, what I do instead, is look back on the year and think long and hard about what I liked and didn't like, and then I make a conscious decision to make changes.
It's funny how the turn of a calendar page seems to give everyone a clean slate, a fresh start. To look at it as a cynic, it's just another day. I think, for the majority of people, though, it really is the beginning of a whole new time. The changing of the year is a momentous occasion, a time to celebrate accomplishments and set new goals. A time to look forward, make plans, celebrate friends and family who have made another trip around the sun with you.
The closing of a calendar year is a time of lists: best and worst movies/books/shows. It is a time of remembering those we lost, those we gained, and those who joined forces. I hope 2018 proved to be healthy and bountiful for you, and may 2019 be a year of possibility. Happy New Year!
Molly Baker Veling, Associate Director, Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce
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History Museum holds open house
Looking for a cool outing between the holidays?
The
Harbor Springs History Museum
will be open for special holiday hours from Thursday, December 27 through Saturday, December 29 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.
There will be crafts and games for kids of all ages as well as free admission to the museum and the historic Shay Hexagon House. Refreshments will be served.
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Boyne Highlands hosts holidays events
Whether you are staying at Boyne to ski, skiing just for a day, or looking for a fun, exciting place to be, the holiday events being offered are fantastic.
Join the Highlands for a New Year's Eve buffet, make s'mores outside the main lodge, and watch the fireworks and torchlight parade starting at 9:30 p.m.
Boyne Highlands is hosting a 21+ New Year's Eve Party in the Zoo Bar, as well as a Teen Party in the Day Lodge. See their
website
for times and details.
Boyne Highlands is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Nub's Nob revives half-pipe, starts night skiing
Back in the hey-day of half pipes, Nub's Nob had a pipe to beat all pipes. Unfortunately, the kids who used the half pipe grew up (or at least gained responsibilities), and for a variety of reasons, the half pipe morphed into a terrain park, with more user-friendly elements for a variety of skill levels.
However, again due to a variety of reasons, the "Christmas Pipe" was born on Christmas Eve, 2018. Take a look, it's a fun
story
.
Nub's Nob boasts all 55/55 runs open for skiing, including the Glades, race arena, and all lifts are running as well. Night skiing started December 26th. Check out
nubsnob.com
for complete snow and condition reports.
If you're looking for a quick, close to home event for New Year's Eve, swing into Nub's for the Torch Light Parade: a spectacle on the slopes, starting at 6 pm on 12/31.
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Crooked Tree Arts Center holds "Midnight at 9" New Year's ball drop
Ring in 2019 with a festive lineup of entertainment, refreshments and creative activities. Special activities and opportunities are scheduled across the street at the Petoskey District Library.
Live Music - Magic Shows - Dance Workshops - Pottery Workshops - Face Painting - Karaoke - Confetti Room - Arts & Crafts - Light-Up Art Installation - Food & Refreshments
Admission buttons are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are on sale at Crooked Tree, the Library and online at
MyNorth.com
.
The evening’s festivities conclude with the “Midnight at 9,” Times Square-style ball drop on East Mitchell Street. The outdoor festivities begin at 8:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
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1-1 run on for New Year's Day
Many, many moons ago, Gow Litzenburger put out a blanket invite to runners of all ages, shapes, and sizes in Northern Michigan. The event? A cold, snowy, icy, awesome 5k run on New Year's Day.
Gow moved out of town, but the race runs on.
Jack Deegan
has taken up the reins, and you may contact him for more information.
Hardy souls should meet in front of Stafford's Pier Restaurant at 9 a.m. on January 1st. Finishers will receive a handshake or hug, depending on preference. The entry fee is a donation to the Harbor Springs Food Pantry.
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Emmet County public transportation becomes reality
Beginning January 2, 2019, Emmet County residents will be able to call and schedule a pick-up and ride to run errands, go to meetings or appointments, visit family or get to classes.
This will be a pilot program, starting with four buses.The county hopes to grow the program after having a successful first year. EMGO is brought to you by Emmet County and Straits Regional Ride.
Visit the EMGO
website
for routes, schedules, fares and more.
Reservations are needed: 1-866-731-1204.
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Camp Daggett opens 2019 camper registration
Registration opens for Camp Daggett summer camp in January. Applications for 2019 summer camp will be mailed out to 2018 summer campers and 2018 wait-listed campers on January 2. Applications will be delivered to local schools and Chambers of Commerce in Emmet and Charlevoix counties on January 4.
The application will be available on the website January 11, 2019. Applications must be downloaded, printed and mailed to Camp Daggett with payment.
Camp Daggett offers eight one-week co-ed camping sessions starting June 16 and ending August 10, 2019. Camp also offers wilderness trips for campers ages 13-15. These four trips are: Discovery - backpacking Pigeon River State Forest; Pathfinder - backpacking North Manitou Island; Canoer - canoeing the Platte, Betsie and Crystal Rivers; and Explorer - backpacking Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore.
For more information, visit
www.campdaggett.org
or call 231-347-9742.
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Crooked Tree presents the Madcat Midnight Blues Journey
On Saturday, January 5, 2019, Crooked Tree Arts Center’s Performing Arts Series continues with the Madcat Midnight Blues Journey and Peter “Madcat” Ruth taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Veterans of the concert and festival stage, recording studio, clubs, and listening rooms, these four multi-talented performers harmoniously work together to bring seasoned stage presence and improvisational prowess to standard and obscure blues tunes, folk and jazz melodies, and original songs.
Tickets for this rocking show are $25 for CTAC Members, $35 for Non-Members, and $10 for students.
For more information about Performing Arts Series events, and to buy tickets, contact CTAC at (231) 347-4337 or visit
www.crookedtree.org
. The Crooked Tree Arts Center is located at 461 E. Mitchell Street, downtown Petoskey.
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Manna to open Thursday pantry
Manna Food Project has announced plans to open a food pantry the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3 to 6 p.m., beginning January 10, 2019. See their
press release
for more information.
This event time will be in addition to the current pantry time: Tuesdays 9 a.m. - noon at Manna's location, 8791 McBride Park Court, Harbor Springs (off W. Conway Road).
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Local computer business marks 30 years
Since 1988 Jim Dika at Harbor Springs Computers has been professionally fixing computers and computer problems in Harbor Springs and Petoskey.
Jim works with all brands of PCs, Macs, phones, tablets, servers, networks, security cameras, TVs, AV, VR, etc. With over 30 years of experience Jim can help you figure out your best moves regarding buying new equipment or fixing your old.
While many other local computers companies have come and gone, Harbor Springs Computers is still going strong after 30 years. For more information check out
harborspringscomputers.com
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45 North offers member specials
45°North Management wishes all our fellow chamber members Happy Holidays! We are offering a holiday discount: purchase a full vehicle detail before January 18 and you will receive 2 free quick washes!
Our quick wash includes hand washing, rim and tire scrub, towel dry and forced air blow out of bumpers, mirrors and door jambs. This is a $25.00 value each time and can be done while you wait. We also offer interior quick cleans.
We have gift certificates available for those hard to buy for folks on your Christmas lists. Call today or stop by and take advantage of this holiday offer.
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Foundation continues to grow, seeks communications professional
The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is looking for an experienced communications professional to join our team as a Communications Officer.
This new position will be an exciting opportunity for the right person to use their creative writing and visual design skills to tell our story to a wide range of audiences in the Emmet County area. The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Application deadline is January 11, 2019.
Complete job description and application information are available on their
website.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to
info@phsacf.org
. No phone calls please.
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Specials offered at the New York
Nightly specials:
Sunday... Northern Fried Chicken with all the fix-ins
Monday... All You Can Eat King Crab Legs
Tuesday... 2 for 1 Entrees all Night Long
Wednesday... Short Ribs
Thursday... Fresh Rolled Sushi by Chef Matt
Friday... Bo Ssam, Spicy Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps
Early Dining Special: Two for One Entrees when you're seated by 5:30
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Chamber members, promote yourself by sending us your business news or advertising for Harbor Happenings
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Home basketball, first ski meet approaching
Though the kids are on break right now, there are several games and meets lined up for their return to school.
Boys Varsity Basketball: Friday 1/4; Friday 1/11; Tuesday 1/15 at 7:00 all at home. JV will open for varsity on 1/15.
Girls Varsity Basketball: Friday 1/4, Friday 1/11 at 5:30, both at home.
Ski Team: Monday 1/7 at 9:30 a.m., Boyne Highlands
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Service club makes blankets
“K-Kids,” the youth branch of Kiwanis Club in Harbor Springs, recently made more than 20 blankets for newborns to receive at McLaren Northern Michigan.
This service-based club spans third grade-high school, and already assisted in multiple community-based projects this year. Club members recently gathered to present the blankets to McLaren Child Life Specialist Annie Heier.
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North Central offers community interest classes
North Central Michigan College’s Student and Community Resource Center has a wide variety of community interest courses this winter. These non-credit classes are available for all skill levels. These classes include:
- Crash Course into Community Theatre
- Drum Aerobics
- Karate
- Isshinryu Karate for Advanced Students
- Progress for Parkinson’s
- Super Senior
Each class begins in January;
click
to see dates, times, and descriptions. To register for these classes, call 231-439-6370 or stop by and visit the fitness center office on the Petoskey campus.
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Downtown Development Authority to host Ice Fest
The Harbor Springs City Council approved a proposal by the
DDA
to hold an Ice Festival February 8-9, 2019.
The event, designed to attract people to the downtown area during an off-season time, will include ice carving, a chili cook-off, broom ball, music, sled dogs and more.
For more information about the event, how to volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, see The Petoskey News-Review
article
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NCMC announces viticulture series
VINES TO WINES: Viticulture Series 2019
Join some of the experts in our region to keep abreast of current ideas and strategies in vineyard agricultural development and winemaking.
This 18 part series which will provide Certificates of Completion for Series 1 (9 classes) and Series 2 (9 Classes). To receive a Certificate of Completion you cannot miss more than two (2) classes in either series.
- Vine Track - - #1 through #9 classes January 9, - February 7, 2019
- Wine Track - #10 through #18 classes February 13, 2019 - March 13, 2019
- Whole Series (18) January 9 - March 13, 2019
Attend any of the workshops or all of them, just make sure to register to hold your spot! These classes will be a great asset to all those that attend.
Click
here
to see a complete class list.
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North Central announces winter lecture series lineup
JAN 18, 2019 - APR 12, 2019
- 11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.
January 18 – Public Transit.
After years of debate, public transit is finally being expanded in Emmet County to reach many more people. County Administrator John Calabrese explains the new service and how you can benefit from it.
January 25 – Recreational Marijuana.
On December 6, 2018, the recreational use of marijuana became legal in the State of Michigan. Medical marijuana has been legal in Michigan since 2008. While marijuana may be used legally in the State of Michigan, it remains illegal under Federal law. What does that mean for our community? Emmet County’s chief assistant prosecutor, Stuart Fenton, and Sheriff Pete Wallin will explain.
March 8 – Hockey. Hockey is the family business for former Detroit Red Wings star Sergei Federov and his brother Fedor. They recently purchased and are now renovating the Petoskey Ice Arena to share their passion with our community. Fedor Federov and arena general manager Jim VanAntwerp will tell us more about what they are doing for skaters from beginner to pro.
For a complete list of programs and descriptions see the
NCMC website
. Programs are held on Fridays in the Library Conference Room. $12 includes lunch. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at noon. Reservations are required. You must call 231-348-6600 or
email
to make a reservation for each program in the series.
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Hiring event slated for March
Don't hesitate, save time and money by booking now for your Spring 2019 employment needs. Register your business for Northern Michigan's largest hiring event ever!
Located at the Ellison Place in Gaylord, this event will bring together employers and prospective new employees from around Michigan and the Mid-West all in one place. This is a one-day event beginning at 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. March 9, 2019.
Participating industries include, but are not limited to, Healthcare, Technology, Manufacturing, Retail, Hospitality, and Agriculture.
Early Bird Booth Rate applies NOW - $325, through January 19, 2019.
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North Central offering local corrections officer training
North Central Michigan College is offering a great program opportunity this winter for individuals interested in a career in corrections.
To help answer the need for corrections deputies with the Michigan Sheriff’s department, North Central will offer a Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) Local Corrections Officer Academy from February 18 – March 15, 2019. North Central Michigan College is an official site for the academy.
This academy is open to newly hired deputies, as well as open to the public who have interest in becoming pre-service recruits. The academy is $750 tuition (optional four-week housing at North Central and optional meals at extra cost.) The outlook for northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula for jobs in corrections is very favorable.
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Reminder from City: clear your walks
In a letter dated December 11, new Assistant to the City Manager Andrew Potter reminds business and property owners to keep sidewalks clean.
A synopsis of City Code Section 40.110 is that each building owner/occupant within the Central Business District is responsible for moving all of the snow between the building and the curb TO the curb. Either melt or some sort of grit needs to be applied to ice. If this isn't done, the City may have to take over and bill its time to the property owner.
In short, please help keep pedestrians safe! Click
here
to read the letter in its entirety.
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Skiers and snowboarders wanted
The most urgent need (the sooner the better) is for a family of four and a couple in their mid-to-late thirties. The Bureau will be shooting all winter, so if you, your family or friends have some time and want to share your love of the sport (and this awesome place we call home), please contact
Diane
at the Visitors Bureau.
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Friendship Center of HS this week
Friday 12/28
Line Dancing 9:10 - 10:20 a.m.
Strength & Balance 10:30 - 11:15
Lunch: creamy chicken stew Noon
Music 11:30 - 12:30: Deepest Height
Monday 12/31 New Year's Eve Party
Gentle Yoga 10:00 - 10:45
Skipbo/Rummikub 11:00 - 11:45
Lunch: Chicken cordon bleu Noon
Absolutely Beginner Line Dancing 2:00
Tuesday, 1/1/2019: Area Centers are closed
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305 W. Main, Harbor Springs 231-526-6061 All local older adults welcome!
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Legion hosts public burger nights
Don't forget, the third Thursday of every month is Burger Night at the Smith-Hoover American Legion, Post 281.
The public is welcome from 5:30 - 7:00 to enjoy burgers, chips, potato salad, beans and more.
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Mary Poppins Returns
☂️
Thur 12/27 & Fri 12/28 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (200 Seats)
Sat, 12/29 11:00 (41 Seats) 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (200 Seats)
Sun, 12/30 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (200 Seats)
Aquaman
🔱
Thurs 12/27 & Fri 12/28 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (41 Seats)
Sat, 12/29 11:00 (24 Seats) 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (41 Seats)
Sun, 12/30 1:30 | 4:30 | 7:30 (41 Seats)
Mary Queen of Scots 👑
Thurs 12/27 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 (24 Seats)
Fri, 12/28 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 (24 Seats)
Sat, 12/29 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 (24 Seats)
Sun, 12/30 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 (24 Seats)
Upcoming Wednesday Classics
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. ($2)
200 Seats
January 2: Funny Girl (1968)
January 9: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
January 19: Wait Until Dark (1967)
Upcoming Family Favorites
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (25¢) - Unless Noted 200 Seats
December 29: Lassie (1994) Free Admission Thanks To 🎅🏻
January 5: Charolette's' Web (2006)
January 12: The Secret Life of Pets (2016) 10:00 a.m.
January 19: Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs (2009)
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Upcoming Transmissions of
The Met: Live in HD | 1/12/19
Adriana Lecouvreur 👑
Soprano Anna Netrebko joins the ranks of Renata Tebaldi, Montserrat Caballé, and Renata Scotto, taking on the title role of the real-life French actress who dazzled 18th-century audiences with her on-and offstage passion. The soprano is joined by tenor Piotr Beczała as Adriana’s lover, Maurizio. The principal cast also features mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili and baritone Ambrogio Maestri. Gianandrea Noseda conducts.
Composer: Francesco Cilea
Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda
Librettist: Arturo Colautti
Sung In: Italian
Met Titles In: English
Runtime: 3h 33m
The 2018-19 Season Continues:
Saturday at 12:55 p.m. unless noted
Tickets on sale for:
January 12: Adriana Lecouvreur
February 2: Carmen
March 2: La Fille du Régiment
March 30: Die Walküre (12:00 p.m.)
May 11: Dialogues des Carmélites (12:00 p.m.)
$26.00 Admission | $20 Student
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