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Weekend food boxes
Stiggs Feed A Friend started as a grassroots movement during the pandemic in 2020, and now it’s grown into a nonprofit that specializes in weekend food box distribution and emergency crisis response. Check out our story below for details on how that happened, and how they will be able to expand thanks to a new location that will open soon. Here, the Feed A Friend team preparing food boxes are, from left, Scott MacKenzie, vice president; Mike Castiglioni, president; and Natasha Hizelberger, executive director.
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Inside this issue...
- Commission to vote on hiring Sam Demel as city manager
- Families upset about Evangeline Township cemetery cleanup
- Signs of life and a ribbon-cutting for BC-Charlevoix trail
- Stiggs Feed A Friend grows from an idea to a nonprofit
- Introducing the new Youth Advisory Committee at C3F
- Boyne Meets Broadway to feature “Big Moments” Nov. 13-15
- Boyne City’s new community Christmas tree
- Main Street kicks off holiday season with Earlier Than The Bird
- Lions partner with Hospitality Class for "famous pasty" sale
- Eta Nu buys winter gear for 8th grade girls
- Lights of Love tree lighting set for Dec. 3 at Dilworth
- School boosters auction Pfahler paintings to raise funds
- Conservation District annual meeting includes speaker
- Nurse practitioner joins Boyne Area Health Center
- Hestia women’s group announces learning series
- Check out our Halloween parade video
- Night Sky: One of the most beautiful galaxies
- Library hosts Genealogy With Patrick on Saturday
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Patrick McCleary history: Road work in days of old
- News briefs, Obituaries & Municipal News
- Thanks to the donors who keep the news coming!
- Music and entertainment listings
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| | City Commission to vote today on hiring Sam Demel as new city manager | | |
By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com
Just two days after voters ousted Mayor Tim Nemecek and elected three new commissioners, the outgoing Boyne City Commission is scheduled to meet today, Thursday, to decide whether to approve a contract with Oklahoma administrator Sam Demel as the city’s next manager.
According to a city announcement, the special meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at City Hall. The agenda lists one key item: consideration of the “City Manager Appointment and Contract Authorization.” Commissioners are expected to vote on whether to hire Demel effective Dec. 1, under the terms outlined in the city’s employment contract.
The meeting will not be livestreamed. In a post on the city’s Facebook page, officials said the decision was made “to keep the process fair for all potential candidates and to prevent any advantage during future negotiations.”
The city released Demel’s letter of application and resume materials (along with two other candidates who were interviewed the same day) after the Boyne Citizen made a Freedom of Information Act request. Here are those documents - Demel’s information is on pages 9-13 of the PDF.
Demel, who most recently served as city manager in Purcell, Oklahoma, was offered the position last week. Two previous candidates were offered contracts but declined the job. The city’s search follows months of turnover and controversy since the March firing of longtime City Manager Michael Cain, who served Boyne City for more than 20 years.
The timing of Thursday’s vote has drawn interest from residents and newly elected commissioners, who will not be sworn in until Nov. 11. Commissioner-elect Rebecca Houser said Tuesday she plans to attend as an observer, while Bridget Foltz said she expects to “pay close attention” to the outcome.
In a statement Wednesday, outgoing Mayor Tim Nemecek congratulated the incoming commissioners and pledged to ensure a smooth transition.
“I have a great deal of respect for anyone willing to step forward and run for public office, especially during such historically contentious political times,” Nemecek wrote.
“As I conclude my time on the commission, I’m dedicated to ensuring a smooth and well-supported transition. Helping new commissioners begin their service feeling welcomed, informed, and supported is essential to Boyne City’s ongoing success.”
Nemecek said he intends to share all relevant information and materials with the incoming officials “to help them get up to speed on several key initiatives and topics currently before the commission.”
“It’s been an incredible honor to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor over the past four years,” he added. “I’m deeply grateful for the trust this community has placed in me.”
Thursday’s meeting will take place at 319 North Lake Street, Boyne City Hall.
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In case you missed it, here is our election results
special edition newsletter sent out at 11 p.m. Tuesday
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Boyne City voters oust mayor, elect new commission majority
By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com
In a stunning reversal from four years ago, Boyne City voters unseated Mayor Tim Nemecek and elected three new commissioners Tuesday, reshaping city leadership after months of controversy surrounding the firing of longtime City Manager Michael Cain. Newcomers Jennifer “Beano” Hampton, Rebecca Houser and Bridget Foltz won seats on the Boyne City Commission, defeating incumbent Nemecek.
Here are the vote totals:
- Bridget Foltz - 766
- Rebecca L. Houser - 743
- Jennifer Beano Hampton - 596
- Tim Nemecek - 549
- Brian Kennedy - 447
> Full story here, including comments from the three winning candidates.
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A recent cemetery cleanup moved many items from graves to a landscaping trailer behind a storage shed.
Families say Evangeline Township cemetery cleanup removed memorials without warning
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By Annie Doyle Grove, annie@boynecitizen.com
Families with loved ones buried in Evangeline Township Cemetery say a recent grounds “cleanup” stripped graves of benches, planters, and military keepsakes without warning. Township officials say the action may have stemmed from a 2020 ordinance that allows removal of items not in compliance with township rules.
Valerie Diener of Boyne City said she discovered her son’s and husband’s memorial items missing on or about Oct. 13. She later found them piled in a landscaping trailer behind a storage shed at the cemetery.
“They took everything,” Diener said. “Flower pots, benches, even military markers and flags. I wasn’t warned. I hurt my back loading heavy items into my car, because I wasn’t going to leave them behind.”
Her son, Pfc. Jackie Lee Diener II, died while serving overseas 15 years ago this November and is honored with a statue in Boyne City’s Veterans Park. Valerie’s husband, Jack Diener, was buried beside him last year.
“This has brought back all that pain,” she said. “They disrespected my son and every veteran out there.”
Ordinance gives township wide discretion
The township ordinance adopted May 12, 2020, authorizes officials to remove almost any grave decoration, structure or personal item placed without written approval.
Section 19 of the Evangeline Township Cemetery Ordinance states that the township may remove “any monument, marker, planting, trellis, shepherd hooks, personal item, urn, flowers or foliage, structure, flag (except lawful veterans’ flags), or other items” placed in violation of the rules and may dispose of those items “without any prior notice… or liability.”
Even approved items, according to the ordinance, can be removed “at any time and disposed of” at the township’s discretion.
Section 11 also bans mounds, stones, bark or wood-chip ground cover and prohibits planting trees or shrubs without written approval. Families must remove old wreaths and flower containers each year by Sept. 30.
While Section 7 requires the township to make “reasonable attempts to contact” families before removing a broken or hazardous monument, no section requires mailed or posted notice before large-scale enforcement of maintenance rules.
The ordinance was signed by then-Supervisor James Howell and Clerk Evelyn Howell and became effective 30 days after publication in 2020.
Families say notice never came
Diener and others maintain that neither they nor other families ever received copies of the ordinance or any warning that long-standing decorations would be removed. She said items that had been in place for more than a decade were suddenly gone.
“All they had to do was type up a notice and mail it out,” she said. “They have our addresses in the plot books.”
Diener has been gathering signatures on a petition asking the township to rescind or revise the ordinance. They plan to present it at the next township board meeting at 5:30 p.m Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Questions for township leaders
Evangeline Township Supervisor Dan Mercer confirmed the township received complaints and said officials are reviewing the situation. Families told the Boyne Citizen that some board members said they were unaware the cleanup had occurred that day.
Residents have asked who authorized the work, whether military markers were properly stored, and how removed items can be returned.
Petition seeks new process
Organizers say they want clearer rules and communication rather than an outright repeal. Their requests include:
- Mailing notices to all lot owners and next of kin before enforcement actions
- Returning or restoring removed items, especially veterans’ markers
- Adding a family representative to help draft any revised cemetery policy
“Work with someone who can speak for families,” Diener said. “Come up with reasonable rules, then actually notify people.”
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Signs of life for BC-Charlevoix trail
By Carole Shane, cjshane@charter.net
The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution at their Oct. 22 meeting that will allow the nonprofit Charlevoix County Trails Council (CCTC) to proceed with the initial steps for Phases 4 and 5 of the Boyne City to Charlevoix Non-Motorized Trail.
Previously, the board had determined that they would not allow county funds to be used for the initial work proposed by the engineering firm, Wade Trim. The move effectively halted any progress toward completion of the five-phase trail system. However, at the Oct. 8 board meeting, Steve Van Dam from the CCTC proposed a solution whereby his group, with permission and support from the Board of Commissioners, would take on the initial stages of work.
The CCTC has already procured $8,000 in funding from the Top of Michigan Trails Council that will be used to pay for grant research, writing and reporting. Over the next 12-18 months the CCTC intends to raise additional funds that would pay for easement legal descriptions and exhibits ($31,700) and topographic surveying and mapping services ($69,000).
The formal resolution does allow for reasonable amounts of county staff time to be used to assist with the project, but no other county funds will be allocated for the bike trail per this measure.
Van Dam was present at the meeting and thanked the board for their support. Commissioner Robert Jess praised Van Dam for his efforts. Commissioner Tim Kenney was absent.
In a related matter, the board learned that a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the recently completed Phase 3 of the nonmotorized trail will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the Horton Bay Community Church, 4961 Boyne City Road.
911 concerns
County Administrator Kevin Shepard reported concerns about current 911 operations, stating that phone calls and meetings related to 911 issues are consuming large amounts of his time.
Commissioners Scott Hankins, Chris Christensen and Jess voiced related problems with 911 services, particularly on Beaver Island, which apparently stem from difficulties coordinating and sharing services with partner counties Emmet and Cheboygan. No action was taken toward remedies for the 911 and EMS problems but it appears the issues will be on the agenda at future meetings.
Two county residents addressed the board expressing their concerns about local Emergency Medical Services (EMS). They encouraged the board to move toward putting EMS under Charlevoix County supervision, describing EMS services in Jordan Valley and Boyne City as “a mess.”
In other business the board:
- Heard and accepted a report from Emily Selph of the Equalization Department detailing the 2025 apportionment of taxes.
- Approved renewing appointment of Tory Thrush to the Department of Health and Human Services committee.
> The Charlevoix County Board of Commissioners' next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Shirley Roloff Center.
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Trail ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Nov. 21
A ribbon-cutting will officially open Phase 3 of the Boyne City-Charlevoix Trail at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Horton Bay Community Church, 4961 Boyne City Road. The event will feature a few guest speakers and light refreshments.
Workers completed the 2.6-mile segment in early spring. The new pavement extends from North Springwater Beach Road (the Evangeline/Bay Township line) and continues to Horton Bay.
The Charlevoix County Trail Team is taking the lead in tackling the first steps needed to complete Phases 4 and 5, which they hope can be rolled into one final project, instead of two.
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Stiggs Feed A Friend board members and volunteers get ready for Saturday's food distribution. Pictured from left are Scott MacKenzie, vice president; Tom Parker board member; Mike Castiglione, president; Natasha Hizelberger, executive director; Matt Hizelberger, volunteer; Kelly Howie, board member; and Seth Howie, volunteer. Board members not pictured include Kim Westrick, treasurer and co-founder; Brian Springett; Niki Shaw Reid, and Adam Kazanowski.
Stiggs Feed A Friend grows from an idea to a nonprofit for weekend food distribution
By Jamie Baumann, jamie@boynecitizen.com
Stiggs Feed A Friend, a nonprofit that specializes in weekend food box distribution and emergency crisis response, started as a grassroots movement in 2020 during the pandemic when businesses were closed and people were having a tough time making ends meet. Aaron Westrick, a former long-time Charlevoix County sheriff's deputy and current Lake Superior State University justice professor, was having a beer discussing the situation with Mike Castiglione, owner of Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen.
"Hey, I've got some cash and want to help people out. Can you feed them?" Westrick asked. Then he wrote a check for $1,000 to help Stiggs purchase meals for those in need. The idea caught on as generous customers donated to purchase meals for those in need, a practice that continues at the restaurant today.
"It became clear that the need extended far beyond meals at the restaurant," Natasha Hizelberger, executive director and co-founder of Stiggs Feed A Friend said. "Families were reaching out for help with weekend groceries, school break support, emergency food deliveries, and unexpected hardships. The calls and requests showed that our community needed a broader, more reliable food support system."
By 2021, the community support was so overwhelming and the need so great, that Hizelberger and co-founders Kim Westrick and Mike Castiglione formed Stiggs Feed A Friend, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization with a mission to ensure that "no one in our community faces hunger or hardship alone." The organization is separate from the privately owned restaurant.
"We collaborated with other food distribution organizations and discovered that there were gaps in weekend food distribution and in crisis emergency response. Local food pantries were open on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, and the food lasted about three days, leaving families without access to food over the weekends. They aren't geared up for quick emergency response. So our board decided that our distribution would be on Saturdays to meet that need. In addition, we would focus on crisis emergency response," Hizelberger said.
During the 2025 ice storm emergency, many families lost power and were unable to cook, refrigerate food, or stay warm. Stiggs Feed A Friend responded immediately with deliveries of emergency food and essential supplies to warming shelters for the people taking refuge there.
"High Five Spirits had already been providing gas cards to help community members travel to warming centers. When they saw the level of need Feed A Friend was responding to, they partnered with us, contributing $2,000 to help continue emergency support and provide additional gas and grocery gift cards for families who still had no power. This partnership helped ensure no one was faced with hunger or hardship alone," Hizelberger said.
After power was restored, the group delivered food to the homes of those in need who had been without power and lost all their perishables.
When Hizelberger went to deliver food to one family who had been without power for 14 days, the smell of rotting food permeated the house. The family was eating a dinner of the spoils. The mom had been trying to salvage as much of the inedible food as possible, because she didn’t have the resources to refill the fridge until her next paycheck. Hizelberger and volunteers stayed and cleaned out the rotten food from the refrigerator and restocked it with fresh food.
All in all through 42 days of the ice storm and afterward, the group's efforts impacted 1,463 people including those in shelters and individual family support.
"I want to make clear that the people who need food are not lazy or unemployed. They are hard-working people who aren't making enough money to make ends meet. They are embarrassed to reach out for help. We distribute food by 15-minute appointments, so people can come in to get their food with some privacy. Privacy and confidentiality are very important to us," Hizelberger said.
She points out that, according to Feeding America's Map of the Meal Gap released May 14 of 2025 using 2023 data, the hunger situation in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties worsened from 2021 to 2023. The number of food insecure people in Charlevoix County rose from 2,800 people (10.7%) in 2021 to 3,640 people (13.9%) and in Emmet County from 3,580 people (10.5%) in 2021 to 5,080 people (14.9%).
Area food pantries work together as a huge team to fill the needs. For example, Stiggs Feed A Friend has been given use of Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen's commercial kitchen. A commercial kitchen makes it possible for them to buy meat in bulk and repackage it for distribution. Stiggs Feed A Friend packages and labels meat for other pantries that don't have access to a commercial kitchen. Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Boyne City, for example, can then also save money by buying meat in bulk, rather than pre-packaged. Last Friday, Stiggs Feed A Friend volunteers spent five hours packaging meat.
"We prioritize high quality proteins, vegetables and fresh meats," board member Castiglione said.
Hizelberger added, "We source local proteins and produce, when we can, supporting local farmers and families." Some farmers even donate food weekly after the Farmers Market closes.
One recent client wrote a note thanking Hizelberger for the meal box with "a lot of really good food." She sent a picture of a chili dinner she had made from scratch with the fresh meat and vegetables that had been provided. "It was amazing," the client said. "Thank you for helping the way you do."
"Though our name is Stiggs Feed A Friend, we are a separate, nonprofit organization from the restaurant," board member Scott MacKenzie explained. Stiggs Feed A Friend is not funded by the private Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen other than in-kind donation of space and use of the commercial kitchen. The organization is 100% community and donor funded.
The Stiggs Feed A Friend board of directors holds fundraisers - auctions, raffles, derby parties, live and silent auctions, and galas. Donations of money and silent auction items can be made on the website at stiggs-feed-a-friend.org. On the website, volunteers can sign up, if they want to help out.
The Stiggs Feed A Friend team will be at Muskrat Distilling to meet people from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. One dollar for every drink sold will be donated to the cause.
Within the next few weeks, the Saturday food distribution will be moving from the Good Neighbors Food Pantry location at 624 State St., in the Boyne Area Free Clinic building, to a new location on Pleasant Valley Road. The group has just signed a lease on a building that will allow them to store their food and work on getting things ready throughout the week, rather than storing it off site and hauling it in on Saturdays for distribution, as they are doing now.
Anyone with a need for food or who has questions about Stiggs Feed A Friend may contact Natasha Hizelberger at 231-881-5605 or email natasha@stiggsbrewingcompany.com. Weekend meal boxes are available every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clients need to call to arrange a pick-up time. If you have an urgent need outside those hours or when local food pantries are closed, clients may call and leave a message. The team will respond.
Meanwhile, Stiggs Brewery and Kitchen still has its own Pay-It-Forward Meal Board, where patrons may purchase food items for someone else. The receipt is put on the board for someone who needs it to retrieve and bring to the bartender to receive that food item.
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"I enjoyed Mike and how he treats employees and customers, so I decided to donate. I thought it would just be meals distributed during the pandemic for people who came into Stiggs. I didn't see the effort growing this big into a nonprofit, but I'm all for it."
- Aaron Westrick
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Introducing the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee at C3F
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) was born out of the idea that young people are experts on youth needs. The C3F YAC oversees grantmaking from the Youth Fund during C3F’s yearly Youth Needs Grant Cycle, which aims to meet needs and advance opportunities for young people in Charlevoix County. Over the last 33 years, the committee has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to benefit this area's children, teens, and families.
The YAC is a group of talented and committed Charlevoix County high school students hailing from Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. This group is more than just a grant evaluation committee. They also advocate for youth voices in our community and serve as a catalyst for community service projects. Participation helps area youth develop critical leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, and decision-making. The YAC “helps students find a voice. It gives youth a chance to speak out and help their peers,” says Addy Burns, a junior at Boyne City High School.
Each year, new members are recruited from each school to replace the graduating seniors. This year they welcomed new 9th grade members Ryan Shooks of East Jordan, Calli Silva-Novak of Boyne Falls, Sunny Sherk of Boyne City, and Lucas Strahan of Charlevoix.
The YAC Executive Committee is composed of various leadership positions with additional responsibilities that guide the YAC. This year the Executive Committee members include: Emma Patten, President - Boyne City, Benjamin Schultz, Vice President – Charlevoix, Olivia Pineda-Andersen, Treasurer - Boyne Falls, Ayla Kemp , Secretary - Charlevoix, and Addy Burns, Social Media Coordinator - Boyne City.
Other current members of the YAC include Ella Boss of Charlevoix, Isabella Wise of East Jordan, Oliver Johnecheck of Boyne City, Riley Cannon of East Jordan, Sophie McDonough of Beaver Island, and William Webb of East Jordan.
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to “inspiring generosity to drive positive change for the people and places in our area, now and forever,” according to President Sara Ward. “We strive to understand the funding gaps in our region, respond to needs when they arise, and leverage resources for greater outcomes. Together with donors, we are a force for good that’s both meaningful and enduring.”
With assets of over $64 million, the Community Foundation has made grants totaling more than $39 million since 1992. For more information about the foundation, call (231) 536-2440, or visit their website at www.c3f.org.
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| | Boyne Meets Broadway to feature “Big Moments in Broadway History” Nov. 13-15 | | |
Boyne Meets Broadway is Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. at Boyne City High School in the Performing Arts Center. This year’s program will feature “Big Moments in Broadway History” with students performing numbers from many popular Broadway musicals.
General seating tickets are now on sale for $10. Cast members are selling tickets and will earn money towards their April 2026 Drama New York City trip for each one they sell. You may also purchase tickets in the BCHS Office weekdays from 8 .am. - 4 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door on performance nights starting at 6 p.m., until sold out. Checks can be made to BCPS.
NEW: The BCHS Hospitality Class is now taking reservations for their annual Boyne Meets Broadway dinner on Friday, Nov. 14. They will be offering a dinner buffet from 5-7 p.m. for $10 per person. Click here to reserve seats.
The BCHS Jazz Band will also perform before the Saturday, Nov. 15, show starting at 6 pm. No ticket is needed to listen to the jazz band that night.
Boyne Meets Broadway is a variety show style performance. Students will be performing numbers from Phantom Of The Opera, Rent, Cats, Hamilton, Addams Family, Sunset Boulevard, Fiddler On The Roof, Evita, The Lion King, Oliver, A Chorus Line and many more.
About 50 BCHS students are involved in Boyne Meets Broadway - 45 on stage and 7 stage crew. Directors are Michael and Jen Houser, Erin and Stephen Zucker, and Charles Garson.
Boyne Meets Broadway started in 1993 as a true dinner theater collaboration between the school Drama Department and Stafford's One Water Street restaurant in downtown Boyne City. Students performed around the dining room tables as patrons enjoyed a multi-course meal. BMB was also performed at Boyne Mountain for a couple of years and in 2005 then found its current home in the high school Performing Arts Center.
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New Community Christmas tree
This is going to be Boyne City’s new community Christmas tree, located next to the mouth of the Boyne River in Sunset Park. The Boyne City Parks and Recreation Commission reports that Michelle Cortright approached them, seeking to donate a memorial tree. They directed her to work with Gow Litzenburger, head of the Tree Advisory Board. The tree selected and location will give the citizens of Boyne City a Christmas tree for the next 50 years. A plaque next to the tree reads: “In memory of our trees and the ice storm of 2025. Rod and Michelle Cortright.”
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Main Street kicks off holiday season with Earlier Than The Bird on Nov. 22
Boyne City Main Street is planning two Christmas season events with shopping and the annual Santa Parade as the holiday focus.
EARLIER THAN THE BIRD gets the holiday season started early in the morning of Nov. 22, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Downtown stores have special offers for shoppers dressed in their pajamas (sweats don’t count!) from 7 to 11 a.m.
Some stores give bigger discounts the earlier you shop, which means people line up to get in the stores - in the dark, in the cold before they open! Most downtown stores and some restaurants participate, and the Main Street Facebook page will list all the details as the event draws near.
Main Street will conduct their annual Earlier Than the Bird mug give-away in the alley next to Indo China Gardens (the backside of the Main Street office) as in the past. “We will open that window at 7 a.m. and give away mugs until we run out,” said Main Street Executive Director Ingrid Day.
HOLLY JOLLY BOYNE - All decked out with holiday lights and decorations, Main Street says “our downtown sparkles” for this family fun event held Nov. 28, the Friday evening after Thanksgiving. Businesses stay open and provide refreshments, and the annual Santa Parade begins at 6 p.m. Follow Santa as he makes his way to the tree lighting at Sunset Park, and then to the Boyne City Eagles for hot chocolate and cookies as Santa visits with the children.
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Lions partner with Hospitality Class for "famous pasty" sale
The Boyne Valley Lions Club in partnership with the Boyne City Hospitality Class is again selling two kinds of their “famous pasties” - Classic Michigan Beef and Roasted Vegetable and Mushroom - for $8 each. Ordering begins now with a deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 13. The pasties will be distributed Friday, Nov. 21 from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Boyne City Hospitality Classroom in the Boyne Education Center, on the corner of S. Park St. and E. Main St., directly across from the library. Click here to order online.
"This partnership is a win-win for everyone," said Julie Hasse, president of the Boyne Valley Lions. "The community gets the famous pasties they wait for all year, the students gain invaluable hands-on culinary and business experience, and every dollar raised goes right back into serving our neighbors."
The Boyne Valley Lions Club is a local chapter of Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service club organization. Hasse said, “Our members are dedicated to serving the Boyne Valley community through hands-on service and fundraising for local, state, and international causes, with a strong focus on vision, hunger, the environment, and pediatric cancer.”
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After completing their shopping trip at Boyne Country Sports, students pose with their shopping bags. Pictured in the rear are Libby Pearson, counseling assistant, and Julie Sisson, Boyne Middle School counselor.
Eta Nu buys winter gear for 8th grade girls
As winter approaches, keeping Boyne City children safe and warm when they’re outside is on the minds of families and local school personnel.
The membership of Boyne Eta Nu Charities supports a program at Boyne City Middle School that allowed 10 eighth grade girls selected by the Middle School counseling team of Julie Sisson and Libby Pearson the opportunity to shop for new winter outerwear at Boyne Country Sports.
On Monday, Nov. 3, the girls shopped at Boyne Country Sports at Boyne Mountain, where Boyne USA sold the outerwear at a 40 percent discount, accounting for a contribution of $1,539.60. After making their cold weather gear decisions, the group headed to BC Pizza in Boyne City where they enjoyed the buffet lunch provided at no cost to the group by Obie Wicker and his team.
The balance of the cost of this initiative was funded through a $1,000 Hestia Women’s Giving Circle grant awarded in June and a $1,500 grant awarded by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation.
In addition to Eta Nu’s shopping experience for these eighth graders, the counseling office also provides outerwear to about 70 students throughout the middle school. There is still a need for financial contributions to this school-wide winter gear project with a goal of $2,000. Those willing to contribute are asked to make checks payable to Boyne City Public Schools with a memo of “Middle School Winter Gear Program” and send to Boyne City Middle School attn: Libby Pearson, 1025 Boyne Avenue, Boyne City, MI 49712.
Eta Nu President Marnie Parrot said, “This shopping experience program is an extension of Eta Nu’s roots in the community.”
Boyne Eta Nu Charities is the philanthropy group and active boots on the ground of Dress For Chill, which is a community outreach effort providing new winter outerwear for Boyne City Elementary, Head Start and preschool children. The project began 18 years ago after Eta Nu members learned that some children were being held inside during recess because they did not have winter outerwear. In 2025 Eta Nu dressed more than 210 children, and the numbers continue to grow.
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The 38th annual Lights of Love tree-lighting remembrance ceremony will take place on the Dilworth Hotel porch in Boyne City at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Organized by Boyne Eta Nu Charities with Hospice of Michigan, the event offers an opportunity for Boyne City and neighboring communities to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season. Proceeds will benefit Hospice of Michigan in Charlevoix, Emmet and Antrim counties. Over the past 37 years, the ladies of Eta Nu have raised more than $129,150 for various local hospice organizations.
The Lights of Love holiday tree will shine bright on the Dilworth Hotel porch, trimmed with multicolored lights and personalized hearts “purchased” by donors. Green, blue, red and gold dedication lights range from $5 to $30. A 5x5-inch personalized keepsake red wooden heart inscribed with a loved one’s name is available for $40 and is given to the donor after the new year. Also available is an illuminated Lights of Love Bottle Tree with fairy lights and a decorative gift bag for $25.
The ceremony will include local Hospice of Michigan representatives with Father Denny Stilwell saying a prayer and blessing the tree, Bob Greene playing a trumpet solo, and the Boyne City Drama Club joining the group for caroling. Cookies, a hot chocolate bar and hot cider will be served.
Lights of Love Committee Chair Pati Scott said, “Boyne Eta Nu Charities is a registered 501c3 nonprofit charity with a legacy of passion, action and service to those in need in the Boyne area. Our goal is to build a brighter, more connected future for generations to come.”
Eta Nu annual projects include Dress for Chill, Boyne City Middle School Winter Gear Project for 8th grade area girls, Kathleen Sheean Family Project, a breakfast and dinner for Litzenberger/Deer Meadows residents, and the Boyne City Fourth of July Fireworks.
> Donations may be made online. Event flyer with donation details.
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Paintings are on display at The HomeAgain Store at 118 Water St.
School boosters auction Pfahler paintings to raise funds
The Boyne City Booster Foundation has been gifted six original oil paintings by the late Paul Pfahler, long-time coach and teacher at Boyne City High School, to sell as a fundraiser. The foundation is placing each painting on auction for the month of November through the BC Booster Foundation Facebook page with a minimum bid of $100 for each.
Paintings are on display at The HomeAgain Store at 118 Water St. All proceeds will go towards the mission of the BC Booster Foundation to support the students of Boyne City Public Schools.
How to place your bid? Each painting is pictured in a Boyne City Booster Foundation facebook post. Click here to access. Place your bid amount in the comments on the picture that you wish to bid on. Bid increments are at least $10 above the previous bid. Bids will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 30, and winners will be announced on December 1.
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Guest speaker Maureen Stine will share insights from her book, “Grass Left Standing: A Park Interpreter’s Road Map to Forest Bathing.”
Conservation District annual meeting includes dinner, and guest speaker on Nov. 13
The Charlevoix Conservation District is hosting its annual meeting from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the district office at 303 North St. in Boyne City. Admission is $10, which includes dinner and a raffle ticket for items donated by area businesses. Guests will also have the chance to vote for incoming board members. RSVPs are appreciated at 231-582-6193.
Guest speaker Maureen Stine will share insights from her book, “Grass Left Standing: A Park Interpreter’s Road Map to Forest Bathing.” Her website says, “This book melds the worlds of park interpretation and forest bathing to provide readers with a pathway to mindful journeys into the woods to relax, unwind, and renew.”
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Munson Healthcare is welcoming Celeste Frazee, FNP-BC, to the Boyne Area Health Center team. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Frazee is passionate about building long-term relationships with patients and helping them in their journey to better health.
“My greatest joy is helping patients heal, supporting them in managing their health, and empowering them through preventative care to stay well for the future,” she says.
Her special interests include helping patients make small, consistent changes that have a lasting impact through preventive care and lifestyle medicine. She is also passionate about continuously expanding her knowledge to provide the most up-to-date, comprehensive care for her patients.
Frazee completed her graduate education at Chamberlain University and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and staying active.
Munson Healthcare Boyne Area Health Center is located at 223 North Park Street in Boyne City. Appointments can be made by calling 231-582-5314. Learn more at munsonhealthcare.org/FindADoctor.
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Hestia women’s group announces learning series
The Hestia Women's Giving Circle has announced its 2025/2026 Learning Series. The series will include monthly presentations on community needs and issues facing women and girls in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties.
“We are excited to announce this year’s Learning Series,” says Donna Stine, Hestia Education Committee Chair. “Last year’s programs gave our members and the community a chance to learn about a range of issues facing local women and girls. With this year’s programs, we are building upon those to explore additional community challenges.”
The upcoming sessions will be held on Zoom and will focus on specific challenges facing women in the community.
- November 19: Emmet County Plan: Tammy Doernenberg. What are the issues identified by citizens? How are they being addressed in the planning process?
- December 10: Health Department of NW Michigan: Melissa Hahn. What are the health challenges of our community? What impact have state and federal budgets had on our citizens?
- January 14: to be announced.
- February 4: Manna: Carrie Klinglesmith. What impact have state and federal budget cuts had on the provision of food? How are the food banks addressing the issues?
- March 4: to be announced.
- April 1: Sex Trafficking - Women’s Resource Center. What is the extent of this problem locally? How has our community organized to address sex trafficking?
The schedule is subject to change. Updates can be found on Hestia’s Facebook page.
The Hestia Women’s Giving Circle is composed of over 100 women committed to financial support of Hestia. Annual membership contributions range from $250 to $1,000. Nonprofits from Emmet and Charlevoix County apply for a share of these funds in support of Hestia's mission, which is to promote the economic self-sufficiency and well-being of women and girls. Hestia is also committed to educating its members about issues facing local women.
The group welcomes new members. Information about the Hestia Women’s Giving Circle can be found at the website www.hestiacircle.org and on Facebook and Instagram.
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Halloween parade video
Boyne City Main Street put on another fun Halloween Costume Parade and the Boyne Citizen captured it live in this video. There were lots of moms, dads, kids, dogs and even a city commissioner and a chamber of commerce director participating. Click here or click the screenshot above to see the Facebook video, which is two and a half minutes long.
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HOLIDAY ART MARKET - From now through Dec. 24. the Boyne Arts Center will be hosting their popular Holiday Market. Open from 12-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, the Holiday Market features “gifts for everyone on your list.” All items are handmade by local artists, providing a unique array of affordable gifts. Stop by at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22 during Earlier Than the Bird for extra savings for those shopping in their pajamas. The Boyne Arts Center is located above Café Sante at One Water Street, Suite 203, which is accessible by elevator or stairs. Boynearts.org
TURKEY DRIVE - Good Neighbors Food Pantry is kicking off its annual “Let’s Talk Turkey” campaign to help put Thanksgiving meals on the tables of families in need. For every $20 donation, the pantry will provide a household with a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including a turkey and all the fixings. Donations can be made in several ways:
- Drop off cash or checks at Pat O’Brien and Associates Real Estate in Boyne City throughout November.
- Mail a tax-deductible check to Good Neighbors Food Pantry, P.O. Box 35, Boyne City, MI 49712.
Donate online at www.goodneighborsboyne.org.
BOYNE AREA SENIOR CENTER is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and serves daily lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For seniors ages 60+, the lunch donation is $3, for ages 59 and under, $10; and for children 12 and under, $8. Here is the November lunch menu, and the November activity calendar.
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PROJECT UPDATE - Elmer’s is on site to begin restoration of driveways in the Lincoln St neighborhood this week, as they were delayed last week due to topcoat of HMA being completed to Lincoln, Earl, Lewis, and Alice St.
Elmer’s has confirmed that E. Main will be receiving HMA resurfacing between Airport and Boice St. Rieth Riley is expected to remain on site to complete base course of Boice, Roosevelt, and Mclean and Harris. Crews are grading Roosevelt to attempt to stay ahead of Reith Riley paving operations. Please take Roosevelt to Boice to avoid E. Main on Nov 5.
CITY LEAF PICK-UP - The City will collect bagged leaves on Mondays and Fridays from now through November 14. After that time, residents are responsible for their own disposal. Set bagged leaves curbside any time after the first day of pickup. City crews will collect bags as time allows. If your bags have been out for a while and haven’t been picked up, call City Hall at 231-582-6597. Leaves must be in biodegradable paper yard waste bags (available at local hardware stores or other suppliers).
> Or just can just leave the leaves.
WINTERIZING FIRE HYDRANTS - City Water Department crews are out winterizing fire hydrants around town to prepare for colder weather. This routine maintenance helps ensure hydrants stay in good working order and ready for use through the winter. Please use caution when driving near crews. Thank you for your patience as we keep Boyne City’s water system running strong!
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CITY MEETINGS – Click here for board information, agendas, and minutes.
> City Commission's next regular meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Newly elected commissioners will be sworn in, and they will elect the mayor and mayor pro tem for the coming year. Agenda page.
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At this time of the year, Messier 33 is located midway up in the northeastern sky, just after sundown. This image was taken in mid-October at the Wildwood Observatory, located north of Boyne City. It consists of over 15 hours’ worth of exposure time.
OUR NIGHT SKY
Triangulum Galaxy - One of the most beautiful and studied galaxies in the night sky
By Rod Cortright, cortrigh@msu.edu
“Our Night Sky” is a monthly column by Rod Cortright, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer who lives north of Boyne City. He is also a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador who does educational outreach for the agency. In the summer, Rod is a Sky Docent at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is the third-largest member of the Local Group of galaxies, which includes the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy (M31). Located roughly 2.7 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum, M33 is a classic example of a face-on spiral galaxy. Its graceful spiral arms and relatively open structure make it one of the most beautiful and studied galaxies in the night sky. With an apparent diameter of about 70,000 light-years, it is considerably smaller than the Milky Way but still contains tens of billions of stars.
Astronomers believe M33 plays an important role in understanding galaxy formation and evolution because of its proximity and orientation. Its face-on position allows for an unobstructed view of its spiral arms, revealing intricate patterns of star-forming regions, gas clouds, and dust lanes. The galaxy is rich in hydrogen gas, which fuels ongoing star formation, particularly in large and active stellar nurseries. These features make M33 a natural laboratory for studying how stars and stellar clusters form and evolve.
The Triangulum Galaxy is thought to be gravitationally linked with the Andromeda Galaxy, and some evidence suggests it may even be a satellite of it. Tidal interactions between the two galaxies may have helped shape M33’s structure and possibly triggered bursts of star formation. Although smaller and less massive than its neighbors, M33’s well-defined spiral arms and bright star-forming regions indicate that it has maintained a relatively stable disk over billions of years.
For amateur astronomers, M33 is visible through binoculars or small telescopes under dark skies. Appearing as a faint, diffuse patch of light, it challenges observers to detect its delicate spiral pattern. Scientifically, M33 continues to be a focus of observation by major observatories and space telescopes, including Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope. These studies help astronomers piece together the broader story of the Local Group’s history and the processes that shape spiral galaxies across the universe.
> Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon,’ from Bridge Michigan.
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Library hosts Genealogy With Patrick on Saturday
Boyne Citizen history columnist Patrick McCleary will lead a Genealogy With Patrick session from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library, 201 E Main Street, Boyne City. McCleary is a certified genealogist and long-time local historian.
This month he hopes to welcome members of the Charlevoix County Genealogical Society as well as other beginning researchers who would like to delve further into their family’s past history. The topics being discussed this month are being pulled directly from regular attendees’ requests for further understanding and study. In this way, McCleary hopes to target some of the roadblocks and pitfalls currently being experienced. Remember: You do NOT have to have local roots and family ties to benefit from these quarterly courses.
Participants may wish to bring along their laptops if they have them or sign up for use of those available through the library using their registration link. Computers are not necessary, however, and this program is free and open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. No pre-registration is required. Sign up online only if you need to borrow one of the library’s laptop computers.
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ROADS BEING PAVED IN BOYNE CITY – 1916. Russell Cadwell can be seen here seated on the steam roller in front of Bailey’s drug store. Bailey’s Drugs was located near the corner of South Lake and Ray Streets. The men standing on the ground are Clayton and Claude Cadwell. My special thanks go out to Jean Stolt of Petoskey, who contributed this photograph for study and further research.
THROUGH THE HISTORIAN'S LENS
Road building in days of old
By Patrick McCleary, Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society
Editor's note: Patrick McCleary will lead a Genealogy With Patrick session from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Community Room of the Boyne District Library, 201 E. Main Street, Boyne City. See our story above for details.
November is a month of thanksgiving. Thanksgiving the holiday, but also a period of time when we take time to express our appreciation to those who bestow acts of kindness upon us. For me, this column provides an opportunity to express how overwhelmingly grateful I am to so many of you. In doing so, I can also share a variety of images that I hope will be received with interest. Each contribution is not only incredibly special to me but adds to an ever-growing collection that helps to weave a stronger visual story of historic Boyne City and the surrounding area.
The novelty in acquiring historical images and material from a variety of sources (gifts, loans, purchases, etc.), and cataloged together into one collection, is that the subject matter is not only more specific, but the subjects themselves can be better researched, studied and visually documented. As they say, a picture speaks a thousand words. A historian simply adds to that tale by adding their own knowledge and findings.
There seems to have been a great deal of recent commentary regarding road work and blocked routes throughout Boyne City. Although inconvenient, it is a necessary part of community upkeep and improvement. It seemed to me to be a good time to shed some light on the hardships of road work in the old days. In those times, streets were not only blocked off, but they were often in need of being entirely reconstructed and generally took months to fully complete.
Our subject this week begins in 1915, when Boyne City Commissioners recognized the need for city streets to be repaired and re-paved. The street commissioner at that time was George A. Cadwell (1860-1947), a local man who had also served six years as Boyne City’s chief of police and had been involved in the earliest evolution of the volunteer fire department. Mr. Cadwell had come to Boyne City with his parents in 1881. He engaged in the logging and lumbering business in his youth and later in various city-related positions. When the need for road construction came up, Mr. Cadwell enlisted the assistance of three of his sons, and in 1916 entered into the road contracting business. Thus was born the business, George Cadwell and Sons Road Contractors and Construction.
George Cadwell had married Genevieve “Jennie” F. Criger in 1886. The couple had seven children prior to her death in 1917. In 1927, the father remarried to Georgia A. Biggs, who also preceded him in death in 1945. After the formation of the road contracting company, sons Roy, Clyde, Clayton and Russell also became involved in the business. Some may still remember the Cadwell sons and their families.
I was contacted by my lifelong friend, Jean Stolt some time back. Jean, a Bay Shore native currently residing in Petoskey, had been attending an outdoor vintage market and came across a framed image consisting of early postcards depicting the Cadwell family’s road construction and street paving operation, which took place in Boyne City in 1916. She was kind enough to purchase the piece and gift it to me for further research and study. As I often comment, once I know photographs exist on a topic, I can reach out to other researchers and the postcard and early photograph vendors that I am in regular contact with. Which is exactly what I did in this case.
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The process began at the gravel pit in Boyne Falls.
Not long after my various e-mails went out, I was contacted by a postcard dealer in Northern Ohio who, lo and behold, had another set of four framed images of this same 1916 event. Combined and coupled with some research into the Cadwell family, the archive that you are seeing this week has now been documented and preserved for further generations. While I did my part, I could not have accomplished this without Jean’s forethought, kindness and generosity. The gift she gave me is incredibly special and a true example of “preserving the past for the future.”
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Notice the driver of the wagon in the rear, far right. That is 11-year-old Genevieve Cadwell, daughter of George Cadwell and the youngest sister to the Cadwell boys. Photo courtesy of Jean Stolt of Petoskey.
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Roy Cadwell standing in the wagon on left. On the right is Floyd Glazier driving the wagon and team. The wagon belonged to him, but not having a team of his own, he had to rent this team in order to secure the job with the Cadwell operation! Floyd Milton Glazier (1898-1991) was born in Banks Township, Antrim County, Michigan. During his early years, he worked in the timber industry, dairy farming and even sailed on the Great Lakes. His connection to the Cadwell family business seems to lie with his employment with the National Machine Products Company. Photo courtesy of Jean Stolt of Petoskey.
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Roy Cadwell with a team and wagon going west on Water Street. Notice that the south side of Water Street has been paved, but the north side remains dirt and unelevated. Photo courtesy of Jean Stolt of Petoskey.
As we all know, the story of road upkeep doesn’t end there… especially here in Northern Michigan. When the snow began to pile up in 1910, the early snow plowing apparatus picture below was put into action. My thanks to Gail and Don Toffolo, who contributed the photograph below for preservation and study. In addition to Jean Stolt, I am also greatly indebted to Gail and Don for entrusting me with portions of our priceless local history.
| | > Patrick McCleary is a Certified Genealogist affiliated with the Charlevoix County History Preservation Society (CCHPS), 12555 Taylor Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720. The CCHPS promotes the understanding and appreciation of the heritage of the people of Charlevoix County and its townships by seeking out, collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts of historical and cultural significance. For further information, contact Patrick by email: Throughthehistorianslens@gmail.com. | | |
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MUSIC, ARTS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
Please email your special events and music information to jim@boynecitizen.com.
AMERICAN LEGION Post 228 - 302 S Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4188.
Bingo every Tuesday, open to the public, refreshments provided. Doors open at 3 p.m., play starts at 5, ending at 8.
BC LANES/THE VENUE BAR & GRILL - 1199 M-75 S, Boyne City, (231) 582-6353.
> Open bowling: 3-9 p.m. Tuesdays, 3-10 p.m. Fridays, 12-10 p.m. Saturdays, 12-9 p.m. Sundays.
LIVE MUSIC Saturdays:
Saturday, Nov. 8 - Ought 4 Nought, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 - RPM for Ladies Night, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 - Scarkazm, 8-11 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29 - Sandy & The Bandits, 7-10 p.m.
BOYNE ARTS CENTER - 1 Water Street, Suite 203, Boyne City. (231) 622-2073.
> Upcoming classes and exhibits:
BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET - Indoors at the Veterans Park Pavilion, 207 N. Lake Street, Boyne City. (231) 582-9009. Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
BOYNE CITY TAP ROOM - 220 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 459-4487.
Mondays, - Trivia
Thursdays - Adam and the Cabana Boys
Fridays - Patrick Ryan and Josh Raber
Saturdays and Sundays - college and NFL football. Food and beverage specials during games.
BOYNE MOUNTAIN - 1 Boyne Mountain Rd., Boyne Falls, (855) 688-7024.
> Weekly schedule of events and entertainment at all Boyne Mountain venues.
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS - 05325 US 131 S, Petoskey, (231) 373-2090.
> LIVE MUSIC - Saturdays 2-6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8 - Derek Boik
Saturday, Nov. 15 - Michelle Chenard
Saturday, Nov. 22 – Chase & Allie
Saturday, Nov. 29 – Chris Calleja
CAFE SANTE - 1 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-8800.
> LIVE MUSIC
Mondays - The Shifties, 6-9 p.m.
CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER - 461 E. Mitchell Street. Petoskey, (231) 347-4337.
> See website for updated art shows, entertainment, and children's activities.
> Peter Madcat Ruth's CARMa Quartet - Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Downtown Sound tickets range from $10 to $60 and are available at www.crookedtree.org/downtownsound or by calling (231) 347-4337.
GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS - 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Petoskey, (231) 439 -2600.
- Nov. 15-16 - Tinsel & Tunes holiday concert with the Northern Michigan Chorale
- Nov. 21-22 - Great Lakes Dance Academy Presents A Christmas Carol: The Mixtape
- Dec. 6 - A Christmas Carol - Allen Fitzpatrick returns to the stage with his one-man adaptation of the beloved Dickens story.
- Dec. 11-12 - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah by Candlelight
- Dec. 13 - Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Family Holiday Pops Matinee, A Festive Concert of Carols, Classics, and Holiday Cheer for All Ages
- Dec. 15 - Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra presents A Holiday Strings Celebration
- Dec, 20-21 - Crooked Tree Arts Center School of Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, A Holiday Classic Performed by Young and Professional Dancers from Northern Michigan
- Dec. 23 - Midtown Men Holiday Hits. Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys
- Dec. 27 - An Evening with Graham Young of Michigan Rattlers. Intimate & Acoustic
LAKE STREET PUB - 202 S. Lake St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6031.
> TRIVIA NIGHT - Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.
MUSKRAT DISTILLING - 121 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 268-0178.
> KARAOKE - 8 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday
Monday, Nov. 10 - Bloomin' Sanity Woman's Happy Hour, 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22 - Earlier Than the Bird, 7 a.m.
> LIVE MUSIC at 8 p.m. Fridays
Friday, Nov. 7 - Eric Jaqua
Friday, Nov. 14 - Sean Bielby
Friday, Nov. 21 - The Shifties
Friday, Nov. 28 - SAXU4IA
PROVISIONS LOUNGE - 123 Water St., Boyne City, (231) 582-2151.
LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays
RED MESA GRILL -117 Water St, Boyne City, (231) 582-0049.
LIVE MUSIC 6-9 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Lou Thumser
Tuesday, Nov. 18 - Evan Archambo
Wednesday, Nov. 19 - Community Open House from 5-8 p.m. with discounted drink features, complimentary refreshments, including a salsa bar, bite-size appetizers and specialty drink samples.
Tuesday, Nov. 25 - Keith Scott
Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Project 6, Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving Party
STIGGS BREWERY & KITCHEN - 112 S. Park St., Boyne City, (231) 497-6100
> Dec. 3 and the first Wednesday of the month - Open Mic Nights hosted by Nelson Olstrom, 6-9 p.m.
> Nov. 8 and the second Saturday of the month - Karaoke with DJ T-Bone Thompson from 8-11 p.m.
WALLOON WATERSHED - 4128 M-75 , Walloon Lake, (231) 535-6048.
Live music 6-9 p.m.:
Wednesdays - Pete Kehoe
Thursdays - Laura Crowe
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