County Calendar of Events
May 2009
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
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April 2010
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MAY 2009
Boyne City Farmers Market, Every Wednesday and Saturday, May through October, SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Bird Walk with Jerry Aydlott, 8 a.m. May 9, Friends of the Jordan, 101 Union St., East Jordan, (231) 237-9947
3rd Annual Sue DeYoung/Judy Edger 5k walk and run for Breast Cancer, 9 a.m. Register. East Park, Charlevoix, May 9, suedeyoungjudyedgerwalk.nexo.com or (231) 675-0591 and (231) 675-7222.
Jordan River Nature Preserve Birding, 8 a.m., May 9, East Jordan, (231) 536-3132
East Jordan Garden Club Farmer’s Market, Thursdays starting 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 14 through October, Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan, (231) 536-2526 or (231) 544-6988. SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
49th Annual Morel Mushroom Festival, May 14-17, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, visit www.morelfest.com or call (231) 582-6222
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 a.m., May 14, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
“Feathers, Flowers, and Fungi” Nature Hike, 10 a.m. , May 16, Pinney Bridge parking lot, East Jordan, 237-9947
Literary Delights, Michigan Women Authors Luncheon sponsored by Charlevoix Area Zonta Club, May 16, Charlevoix Public Library, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2651
Life Drawing Open Studio, May 16, Charlevoix Circle of Arts, 109 Clinton St., (231) 547-3554
Friske’s Blossom Festival, May 16, Atwood, (231) 599-2604
Wagbo Fiber Arts/Skill Share Festival, May 16, Wagbo Peace Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-0333
Top of Michigan Trails Council 15 mile Bike Ride, 10 a.m. May 16, Zorn Park, Harbor Springs, (231) 348-8280
TRI4FUN Women’s Noncompetitive Triathlon, May 17, Charlevoix, 547-4369
Scholarship exhibit, May 17 - June 6, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, (231) 536-3385
Operation Petunia, 5 p.m. May 21, planting Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 a.m., May 21, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Rotary/Lions Garage Sale, May 22-23, Tourist Park, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 22, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
East Jordan Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales, May 22-23, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Charlevoix Garden Club Spring Plant Sale, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., May 23, 807 East Dixon, Charlevoix, (231) 547-1978
Memorial Day services, May 25, Brookside Cemetery at 9 a.m. and Parade at East Park at 10 a.m., Charlevoix, (231) 547-2181
Memorial Day parade, 10:45 a.m. May 25, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Memorial Day services and parade, 11 a.m., May 25, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 28 Charlevoix Public Library. (231) 547-2651
Take a trip on the tall sailing ship Denis Sullivan, May 29, 30, 31 and June 1, (231) 675-4800
Blossom Festival, May 30, Friske’s Farm Market (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
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JUNE 2009
10th Annual East Jordan Chamber Golf Outing, June 3, Mallard Golf Course, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
History of Jazz Lectures with Chris Ames, Razor Entertainment, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., June 3, 17, and 24, Registration required, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-7350
Story Time with Ms. Laura 10 a.m. June 4, Charlevoix Public Library (231) 547-2651
Scholarship exhibit, May 17 - June 6, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, (231) 536-3385
Mark Madness Regatta 11 a.m., June 7 all day, www.boynecityyachtclub.com Dave, (231) 582-5998
Summer Folk Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., June 8, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-7350
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30, June 11, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Watercolor Workshop, Chuck Forman, 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. June 11, Jordan River Art Center, (231) 536-3385
Trout Tournament, June 12-14, Ferry Beach, Charlevoix, (231) 330-0867
FolksaWalkin’ the Jordan River, (Cascade Creek Trail) Landslide Overlook 10 a.m. - noon, June 13, Landslide Overlook on Alba Road, East Jordan, (231) 237-9947
Free Fishing weekend, June 13-14 Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
Women Can/Women Do, Women’s Resource Center fund-raiser luncheon, June 17, Castle Farms, (231) 347-0067
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30, June 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Charlevoix Farmers Market, East Park, Thursdays, June 18 through Sept. 27 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Ice Bridge: Mackinac Island’s Hidden Season, Mark Rensel and Jenny Silvernale, 6:30 p.m. June 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Jordan Valley Freedom Festival, June 18-21, (231) 536-7351. SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Softball Tournament, June 19-20 noon, Charlevoix Recreation Dept., (231) 547-3253
Ellsworth Pig Roast, Linking Generations-The Complete Circle is the theme, June 18-21 at the new Ellsworth Community Park, downtown Ellsworth. (231) 588-6126
7th Annual East Jordan Sno-Mobilers Flea Market, June 20, (231) 582-7970
6th Annual Taste of Charlevoix, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 20, East Park, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
The Top of Michigan Trails Council Resort Bluffs and East Park Dedication Unorganized Bicycle Ride on Little Traverse Wheelway, 9 a.m. breakfast, June 20, Entertainment and Ribbon Cutting East Park, Charlevoix, www.trailscouncil.org. (231) 348-8280
7th Annual Pink Ribbon Bike Ride, 7 a.m. - 11:59 p.m., June 20, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, (231) 547-2101 or www.bike4breastcancer.org
Resort Bluffs Segment Dedication and Bicycle Ride on the Little Traverse Wheelway., 9 a.m. June 20 breakfast East Park in Bay Harbor, ride starts 10 a.m. ending at Charlevoix bridge, www.trailscouncil.org/inside/full-events-calendar_49
NCMC”s Digital Photography Class, 1 - 4 p.m. June 20, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-7350
Charlevoix Library 100th Anniversary, week of. June 21, (231) 547-2651 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Summer Solstice River Trip, 9 a.m. June 21, canoe or kayak, Rogers Road Access site, refreshments after at 101 Union St., East Jordan, (231) 237-9947
Summer Solstice Celebration: Bonfire at Stonehenge, 7-11 p.m. June 21, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Lumberjack Breakfast, 7 a.m. - Noon, June 21, East Jordan Snowmobile Club, Mt. Bliss Road, East Jordan, (231) 582-7970
Black Cat Concert Series, Dhaseleer Events Barn, Jill, Jack & Billy Brandt with special guest Sarena Verlin, benefit for Challenge Mountain 7 p.m., June 21-22, (231) 547-6945
AT&T Fiber Workshop, June 22-26, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Register for Summer Six week Reading Club, all day, June 23, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Reading Club, 6:30 p.m. June 23, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 a.m., June 25, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Black Cat Concert Series, Jen Sygit and Band “Spare Change,” Dhaseleer Events Barn, 7 p.m., June 25-26, (231) 547-6945
Story Time with Ms. Laura 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. June 26, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Northern Lights Celebration, benefit for St. Mary School, 6:26 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.., June 26, Castle Farms, e-mail lstebe@charterinternet.com
Beaver Island Air Show, June 26-28 on Beaver Island, See the B-25 aircraft, www.yankeeairmuseum.org (231) 448-2505
Strawberry Festival, June 27, Friske’s Farm Market (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
Annual Invitational Art Exhibit, 1 -4 p.m., June 27-July 17, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, (231) 536-3385.
11th Annual summer Solstice Art Show, June 27-28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. East Park, (231) 547-210
3rd Annual Run Charlevoix Marathon presented by Timex Marathon, June 27, Charlevoix, (248) 446-1315 or (248) 437-4524 goodboyevents.org
Jordan Valley 22nd Annual Triathlon, 9 a.m., June 27, Tourist Park, East Jordan, (231) 536-0795
Annual Gently-Used Book Sale, June 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 28, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Great Lakes for Sale, 6:30 p.m. June 29, Charlevoix Public Library (231) 547-2651
School ship Inland Seas June 29 dockside presentation, Round Lake dock, (231) 675-4800
Reading Club, 6:30 p.m. June 30, Charlevoix Public Library, 547-2651
JULY 2009
Michigan Art Quilt Exhibition, Community Room Foyer, July - August. Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Jazz at the Library Concerts, 7 p.m. Wednesdays in July and August starting July 1 and ending Aug. 26, no concert Venetian Week. (231) 547-2651
School Ship Inland Seas Educational day trips, July 1-2, Round Lake dock (231) 675-4800
Live Band: Galactic Sherpas, 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Boyne City, SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday Night Community Band, Memorial Park, 6 p.m. July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Friday Night Concert Series, Memorial Park, 7 p.m. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
31st Annual Waterside Art & Craft Show, July 3-4, Veterans Park, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
30th Annual Independence Day Race, 7:30 a.m. July 4, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Boyne City Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m.,, Water and Lake Streets, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Boyne City Fourth of July Fireworks, 10:30 p.m. July 4 Veterans Park, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Boyne City Fourth of July 20th Annual Duck Race, 2:30 p.m. July 4, Old City Park, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Charlevoix Fourth of July Parade, 10:00 a.m. (231) 547-2101 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Horton Bay Parade in downtown Horton Bay, 1 p.m., July 4, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Charlevoix Community Band Concerts in the Park, 8 p.m. Tuesdays July 5 through Labor Day, East Park, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101.
Summerfolk Concert, 7 - 9 p.m., July 6, Charlevoix Public Library (231) 547-2651
Paint & Design your Own T-Shirt, Grades K-8, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Charlevoix Public Library, 547-2651
KinderMusik, Ages 0-4, 6:30 p.m. July 7, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Symphony on the Green Presents Strings on the Lake, Benefit for the Charlevoix Area Hospital, July 10, Pelican Airways Hangar, Charlevoix, (231) 547-8685.
Charlevoix County 28th Senior Picnic, July 8, Harvest Barn Church, East Jordan, (231) 237-0103
“Evolution of Charlevoix’s Leisure Places: from private resorts to public parts,” with Ken Polakowski, 6:30 p.m. July 9, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
6th Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run, July 10-11, Boyne City, www.boynethunder.com (231) 582-9009. SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
41st Annual Charlevoix Art & Craft Show 10 a.m. July 11-12, East Park (231) 547-2101
South Arm Classic Boat and Car Show, 10 a.m. July 11, Memorial Park, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Tinker Tunes, Grades K-4, Jewelry Craft, Grades 5 - 8, KinderMusik, Ages 0-4, 6:30 p.m. July 14, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Charlevoix Garden Walk, Luncheon and Quilt Raffle, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., July 15, Charlevoix Area Garden Club, (231) 237-4294
“A Royal Luncheon” at Castle Farms, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., July 15, $25 reservations only, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, (231) 237-4294
East Jordan Garden Club Show, July 15, Jordan River Art Center
11th Annual Garden Walk, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., July 15, (231) 237-4294
“Measure of the Heart” with Mary Ellen Geist, 6:30 p.m. July 16, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Beaver Island Music Festival, opening 6 p.m., Music from 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. July 16 - 18, (231) 448-2505
Summer Magic Celebration, 7 p.m. July 17, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Street Legends of Charlevoix Cruise-In, 6 - 9 a .m. July 17, downtown East Park, (231) 547-2101
“Parade of Paws” Charlevoix County Humane Society Poochfest, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., July 18, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, www.charlevoixhumane.org. (231) 582-6774.
17th Annual Street Legends Classic Car Show, July 18, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
FolksaWalkin’ the Jordan River Pinney Bridge area. 10 a.m. - noon, July 18, East Jordan, 237-9947
Cherry Jubilee, July 18, Friske’s Farm Market, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
79th Annual Venetian Festival, July 19-26, Charlevoix, (231) 547-9950 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Museum Week, July 20 - 25, Beaver Island, history@beaverisland.net (231) 448-2254
AT&T Glass Workshop, July 20-24, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Decorating Journals, Grades K-4, Improv, Grades 5 - 8, 6:30 p.m. July 21, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
22nd Annual Northern Michigan Antique-Flywheelers Show, July 23-26, Flywheelers show grounds, Walloon Lake, (231) 549-1223
East Jordan Garden Club Exhibit, July 25, Jordan River Arts Council, East Jordan, (231) 536-3385
Fiber Arts Festival, July 25-26, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, www.castlefarms.com
AT&T Clay Workshop, July 27-31, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Children of the World Sing in Harmony, Rolnicka Praha Children’s Choir/Prague, Czech Republic, Charlevoix Public Library 7 p.m. Mon., July 27, and 8 p.m. Wed. July 29, Boyne City Public Schools Performing Arts Center, Boyne City, (231) 582-3180
Animal Encounters, Grades K-4, Junk Art, Grades 5 - 8, KinderMusik, Ages 0 - 4, 6:30 p.m. July 28, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Graffiti T-Shirts, Ages 13 - 18 (teens) 1 - 2 p.m., July 29, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
"The Iron Craftsmanship of Tom Moran", 6:30 p.m. July 30, Charlevoix Public Library, 547-7350
Baroque on Beaver, July 30-Aug. 2, Beaver Island, history@beaverisland.net (231) 448-2505
AUGUST 2009
9th Annual Ride the Charx “Ride the Charlevoix,” Aug. 1, starts in Boyne City Veterans Park, (231) 582-3468 www.ridethecharx.org
47th Annual Portside Art Fair, Aug. 1-2, Elm Pointe Estate, East Jordan, SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Summerfolk Concert, 7 - 9 p.m. Aug. 3, Charlevoix Public Library (231) 547-2651
AT&T Metal Workshop, Aug. 3-7, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Youth Craft Show, Youthmade crafts for sale, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 4, Charlevoix Public Library, refer to www.charlevoixlibrary.org/kids/kids-events.htm, (231) 547-2651
"Life and Times of Jane Austen", 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
35th Annual Boyne Falls Polish Festival, Aug. 6 - 9, Boyne Falls, www.boynefallspolishfestival.com SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Beaver Island Homecoming, Aug. 7 - 8 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Heise Event: "China’s Rise in the Age of Uncertainty", 2 p.m. Aug. 8, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
51st Annual Waterfront Art Fair, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Aug. 8, East Park, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2675 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Car and Craft Show, Friske Orchards, Aug. 8, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
Amazing Quilt Race Shop Hop, Aug. 8 - 15, Contact Quilt Cottage (231) 536-3363
20th annual Charlevoix Pool Auction, 8 a.m., Aug. 9, Castle Farms, (231) 547-0982
Rooting Deep, Branching Out Exhibit, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Aug. 9 - Sept. 18, Jordan River Arts Center
Homecoming, Aug. 7-8, Beaver Island, (231) 448-2505
36th Annual Boyne Country Region Antique Auto Show and Flea Market, Aug. 8-9, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
Lego Race Cars, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 11, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Henna Tattoos, Ages 13 - 18 (teens) 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Aug. 12, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Orpheum Bell, Black Cat Concert Series, 7 -10 p.m., Aug. 13, www.blackcatconcerts.com (231) 547-6945
Charlevoix Sidewalk Sales, Aug. 13-15, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
County-wide Summer Sidewalk Sales, Aug. 13-15, Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan. (231) 582-6222, 547-2101, or (231) 536-0558
East Jordan Sidewalk Sales, Aug. 14-15, East Jordan, (231) 536-0558
7th Annual Lady Biker Day, Aug. 14-15, East Jordan (231) 536-0558
4th Annual Charlevoix County Relay for Life, 10 a.m. Aug. 15-16, Castle Farms, (231) 547-0860
Story Time with Miss Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m. Aug. 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
“A Century of Pewabic Pottery in Michigan” with Marcy Heller Fisher, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Luke Winslow-King Concert, Black Cat Series 7 - 10 p.m., Aug. 20, Charlevoix, (231) 547-6945
Bergmann Center Garage Sale, Early Bird, 4 - 8 p.m., Aug. 26, actual sale, 27-29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (231) 547-2979
Hipps & Ricco/Charlie’s Root Fusion, Black Cat Series, 7 - 10 p.m., Aug. 27, Charlevoix, (231) 547-6945
10th Annual Golf Outing noon, Aug. 29
“Leader of the Pack” Morning Poker Run Rally Fund-raiser for the Charlevoix County Humane Society, Register: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at 220 Lake St. Restaurant; Race: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 29, Boyne City (231) 582-6774
Labor Day Weekend Car Show, Aug. 29-30, Veterans Memorial Park, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
SEPTEMBER 2009
Seth Bernard & May Erlewine, Black Cat Series, Dhaseleer Events Barn, 7 - 10 p.m., Sept. 3, 547-6945
Bergmann Center Bag Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 3-4, (231) 547-2979
Run Beaver Island Marathon and Half Marathon, 9 a.m. Sept. 5, Beaver Island, beaverisland.org/events/beaver-island-marathon.html (231) 448-2505 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Royal Craft Show, Sept. 5-6, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, www.castlefarms.com
Breathe Owl Breathe, Black Cat Series, 7 - 10 p.m., Sept. 10, Charlevoix, (231) 547-6945
Hunter’s Safety Class, Sept. 12-13, East Jordan, (231) 536-0656.
Boyne City Potluck Picnic, Sept. 13, Veteran’s Park, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222.
Annual Chamber Car Raffle, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sept. 17, www.charlevoix.org (231) 547-2101
Switchback, Black Cat Series, 7 - 10 p.m., Sept. 17-18, (231) 547-6945
“Tales from the Photo Detective” 7 p.m., Sept. 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Sept. 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
"Identifying and dating family Photographs", 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
“Preserving family Photographs” 1:00 p.m., Sept. 19, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Charlevoix Oktoberfest, begins at 10 a.m., lasts all day, Sept. 19, East Park, (231) 547-2101
Autumnal Equinox celebration, Sept. 21, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Story Time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Sept. 25, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Harvest Festival, Sept. 26, Friske’s Farm Market, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
OCTOBER 2009
Story time with Miss Laura, 10:30 -11 a.m., Oct. 2, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Fall Harvest Festival, Oct. 2 - 3, Water Street, Boyne City, (231) 582-6222
Fall Fun Saturdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Friske’s Farm Market, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
Betty Beeby and Walter Midener Exhibit, Oct. 4 - Nov. 6, Jordan River Art Center, (231) 536-3385
Story time with Miss Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Oct. 9, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Applefest Days at Friske Orchard, Oct. 9-10, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
31st Annual Apple Festival, Oct. 9 - 11, Charlevoix, East Park, (231) 547-2101 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Charlevoix Area Garden Club Bulb Sale and Garden Accessories, Oct. 9 - 11, Charlevoix, East Park, (231) 237-7350
Color and Science Hike, Oct. 10, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, to pre-register call (231) 536-3369
Wagbo Harvest Festival, Oct. 13, Wagbo Peace Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-0333
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Oct. 16, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
15th Annual Leaf Peeker’s Craft Show, Oct. 17, East Jordan High School, (231) 536-7351
Grand Bridal Expo, 10 a.m., Oct. 18, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, www.castlefarms.com
Charlevoix/Emmet Counties Senior Health Expo at Emmet County Fairgrounds, Oct. 23, Gale (231) 237-0103
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Oct. 23, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Jordan River Sportsman’s Club Gun Show, Oct. 24-25, Civic Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Story Time with Ms. Laura, Oct. 30, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
NOVEMBER 2009
Story time with Ms. Laura, Nov. 6, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Sight-in Days, Nov. 6-8, Jordan River Sportsmen’s Club, Club Range Advance Road, East Jordan, (231) 536-7351
Roller skating, noon - 3 p.m., Nov. 7 and every Saturday, Harvest Barn Church, M66 near Glens Market in East Jordan, (231) 536-2870
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Nov. 13, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Jordan River Arts Council Holiday Art and Craft Fair, Nov. 14, East Jordan High School, (231) 536-2152.
Country Haus Festival, Nov. 14, Friske’s Farm Orchard, Atwood, 231-599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Nov. 20, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
“The Magic Never Ends: The Life and works of C.S. Lewis,” 7 p.m., Nov. 20, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Jordan River Art Center Members Holiday Art For Sale, Nov. 22 - Dec. 18, Jordan River Arts Council (231) 536-2152
Mt. McSauba Ski and Snowboard Sale, Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m., - 3 p.m. (231) 547-3253
Santa Parade and Holiday Open House, Nov. 27, Downtown Boyne City, (231) 582-6222 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 1 a.m., Nov. 27, Charlevoix, East Park. SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Nov. 27, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
DECEMBER 2009
East Jordan Community Night, Tree Lighting, Santa Parade and Visit, Soup Cook-off and much more. 6 p.m., Dec. 3, (231) 536-7351 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Holly Daze, Benefit for Charlevoix Area Hospital, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, (231) 547-8501 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Dec. 4, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Holiday Hobby Craft Show, Dec. 5, Boyne City High School, (231) 582-6222
Charlevoix Christmas Open House and Flurry Fest, Dec. 5, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
Jazz at the Library Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 237-2651
Story time with Miss Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Dec. 11, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Christmas Festival at Friske Orchards, Dec.12, Atwood, (231) 599-2604, (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
Story time with Ms. Laura, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Dec. 18, Charlevoix Public Library, (231) 547-2651
Winter Solstice — Snowshoe to Stonehenge, Dec. 21, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369.
Holiday Open House, Dec. 28, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
New Year’s Eve for kids, Dec. 31, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
JANUARY 2010
Charlevoix Snowmobile Club, Ride-in 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Jan. 10, (231) 547-1901 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Ski and Snowshoe Hike, 1 p.m.- 9 p.m., Jan. 10, Driggers Preserve, melissa@landtrust.org
Sno-Blast Winter Festival, Jan. 15-17, East Jordan Chamber, (231) 536-7351 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
East Jordan Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner and Auction, Jan. 30, Castle Farms, Charlevoix, (231) 536-7351
Winter Wonderland Festival, Jan. 30, Friske’s Farm Market (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
FEBRUARY 2010
Charlevoix Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Firefighter’s Ball, TBA February, Scott (231) 547-2821 SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Boyne City Winter Festival, Feb. 13 (231) 582-6222, SEE SPECIAL EVENTS
Cherry Recipe Contest, “Cherry Breakfasts and Pies,” Feb. 27, Friske’s Farm Market (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
MARCH 2010
Fiddler’s Jamboree, March 6, Harvest Barn Church, East Jordan, (231) 536-2870
St. Patrick’s Day celebration, March 15, Beaver Island, (231) 448-2505
Vernal Equinox Celebration, March 21, Raven Hill Discovery Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-3369
Wagbo Maple Syrup Festival , March 27, Wagbo Peace Center, East Jordan, (231) 536-0333
Customer Appreciation, March 27, Friske’s Farm Market (888) 968-3554 (toll-free)
APRIL 2010
19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, April 3, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101
20th Annual Miss East Jordan Scholarship Pageant, April, East Jordan, (231) 536-3133
MAY 2010
Operation Petunia, May 27, 2010, Charlevoix, (231) 547-2101