Now-April 22… Cheboygan Kiwanis Virtual Kabin Fever Dinner. Teaming up with six local restaurants, Duncan City Pizza, Great Lakes Grill, Libby's Cafe`, Mulligan's, Rippling Rapids, and Up North Bakery. Tickets for $25 and this includes lunch/dinner (up to $12.50) from one of your favorite local restaurants. On April 22, at 7pm, on Kiwanis Facebook Page will be having a live give away of 3 gift baskets. This fund raiser will help not only these restaurants, but, will also help Kiwanis with their goal of helping area children. For Tickets see your local Kiwanis member; Brandon at Edward Jones, 201 S. Main St. Suite 1; Kristy or Gabbie at National Office Products and Printing at 514 N. Main St. Also Toni at 231-625-2151. Dinner Tickets Expire on April 27, 2021
Now - The Kiwanis Club of Boyne City is partnering with North Country Cycle Sport and raffling off 2 - Trek Marlin 6 Mountain Bikes!! A $1400 value. Raffle ticket price is $20 and only 300 tickets will be sold. The raffle will take place on May 14th. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. 100% of the proceeds will help the kids in the community. Contact any Kiwanis member to purchase a ticket as they are selling fast or reach out to us at https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisBoyneCity
April…Michigan State Police are collecting donation for “Purses with a Purpose” to provide basic necessities and raise awareness of Sexual Assualt Awareness Month. Donate new purses filled with toiletries, makeup, and other small personal items that will then be distributed through the Women’s Resource Center. Donations accepted at the MSP Posts in Alpena, Cadillac, Gaylord and Houghton Lake and at Odawa Casino-Petoskey. Info: Email TillmanA@michigan.gov
Sign up now open for the “Swing Fling” Golf Outing with the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce May 21st at Ye Nyne Olde Holles. $50 per player, shotgun start at 5:30pm. Info: 231-582-6222
April 8-18…The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan is hosting an online auction with unique items including art, dining, home décor, and much more. Proceeds help support survivor services for adults and children. Browse and bid at wrcnm.org Info: 231-347-0067
April 20…Local antiracism task force Open Space Vigil “in support of justice” and in anticipation of the verdict being announced in the Derek Chauvin jury trial.6-9pm. A lowkey event" featuring smooth music, digital candles, and an art set-up where people can make a small canvas, which will later be posted virtually. Attendees are asked to double mask, socially distance, stay warm, and be neighborly. Info: traverseticker.com
April 21-25…84th National Trout Festival-Kalakska. Carnival, games, exhibits, parades and more. Info: nationaltroutfestival.com
April 22…Lyrids Meteor Shower 10pm Headlands International Dark Sky Park-Mackinaw City. Free. Join the staff for viewing, Dress for the weather (typically 10 degrees cooler than the forecast with the breeze off the water) and note the sky conditions as clouds and phase of the moon will effect what your naked eye can see. Info: midarkskypark.org
April 23-25…Jeep the Mac – St. Ignace. A fun filled weekend including organized group Mackinac Bridge crossing, onsite vendors and prizes, lunch, and ferry passes to Drummond Island for additional activities and trail riding. Info: stignace.com
April 23-24…Traverse City Trail Running Festival at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation. The courses will take runners through the Pere Marquette Forest on a variety of single track and two track trails. The festival begins with a two-person 10k relay (each runner runs 5k) on Friday evening, and the 5k (new in 2021!), 10k, 25k, and 50k individual races get underway on Saturday morning. Info: runsignup.com
April 24-May 2…Great Lakes CleanUp. The Watershed Center’s cleanups along the Grand Traverse Bay shoreline include do-it-yourself contactless cleanups from April 24 - May 2. Trash collection kits will be provided. Info: gtbay.org
April 24…Kid’s Trout Fishing Day 9am at Johnson’s Pond on S. Danforth Street – Mancelona. Kids 14 and under invited. Free. Info: mancelonachamber.org
April 24…TART Trails Spring Work Bee 10-Noon at various locations along the trail. If you have light tools, feel free to bring them along with anything else you think may be useful. A TART Trails staff member or Ambassador will lead each work bee. Please register ahead of time. kate@traversetrails.org, 231.941.4300.
April 28…Lions Spaghetti Take Out Dinner 4-6pm at the Wawatam Senior Center-Mackinaw City. $10 per dinner. Info: e-clubhouse.org
April 30-May 2…Downtown Traverse City Spring Art Walk Jr. Fri 4-7p, Sat & sun 2-5p. Free. Event will provide opportunities for young artists to create works and to display and sell them within businesses throughout Downtown Traverse City. Participating locations will host an artist/artists that will put their work on a mini display within the store. Between stops, shoppers can find fun, interactive, and educational activities. Info: traversecity.com
May 1…Buff Up Boyne City Noon - Bring your brooms and rakes to help do spring cleaning in downtown Boyne City. 231-582-9009.
May 7-8…Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park. Friday 12-7pm, Sat 9a-3pm. Info: 231-420-2085
May 7-9…Mesick Mushroom Festival. Flea market, carnival, street fair, hobby/craft show, parade and more! Info: mesick-mushroofest.org
May 8…Shine Up Cheboygan city wide clean up 8a-noon. Trash disposal will be available for items not accepted by regular waste removal services at the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds. Photo ID necessary. Habitat for Humanity will accept donations of quality sellable items; scrap metal, e-waste; refundable cans and bottles donations will fund main street DDA projects. Volunteer or request help 231-627-9931
May 8…27th Annual Sue DeYoung/Judy Edger Memorial Breast Cancer 5K Walk/Run. 9am at East Park-Charlevoix. Online registration begins April 1. Info: walkruncure.org
May 8-9…Women’s Wellness & Wedding Expo 10-5p at the Wexford Civic Center-Cadillac. Speakers on Financing, Starting your own business, How to hire the best vendors for your event, budgeting, confidence, and life/work balance. Chair massages, relaxation stations, wedding and fashion show and more. $12 admission. Info: 231-429-0314
May 14-16…National Morel Festival – Boyne City. Scaled down, but still happening. Arts & crafts, Wine & Dine. More TBD. Info: boynechamber.com
May 14 – 23…Tails to Trails Virtual Four-paw 5K. Join in, remotely, anytime between May 14th and May 23rd to complete your four-pawed 5K. Don’t have a dog? No problem, use this race as a good excuse to get outside and get some fresh air, everyone is invited to this party! Choose your time and location. $20 person/$40 family. Info: traversetrails.org
May 15…Boardman River Clean-Up 9a2pm – Traverse City. All participants are required to follow social distancing measures. Trash bags, gloves, hand sanitizer, and water will be provided. Participants are asked to pack a lunch or snacks for the day. Maps will be available highlighting target areas along the river. Participants are encouraged to bring waders, canoes, kayaks or boats if willing and able. Info: 406-929-1908
May 15…Habi-Birthday Bash 10-3pm to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the Cheboygan Habitat For Humanity ReStore. Bucket raffle, bake sale and t-shirts will help raise money to help continue their mission. Info: 231-597-9463
May 15…Fort 2 Fort 5-Mile Challenge – Mackinac Island. The race starts with a blast of the rifles at Fort Mackinac, takes a winding route up to Fort Holmes, and back down to a finish behind Fort Mackinac. Register at: www.runmackinac.com
May 21-Sept 24…Petoskey Farmers Market-downtown every Friday 8:30am-1pm. Info: petoskeyarea.com
May 22… Zoo-De-Mack. Ride your bicycle 51 miles from Boyne Highlands to Mackinaw City through the Tunnel of Trees and Cross Village. A weekend of fun and with an overnight on Mackinac Island. Info: zoo-de-mack.com
May 22…2021 Rock & Run Virtual & In Person 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk with live music through downtown St. Ignace. Registration is now open. All levels welcome. $30 entry. Proceeds benefit the Mackinac Straits Health Foundation. Info: mackinacstraitshealth.org or 906-328-0006
May 22…20th Annual Otsego Area Family Fun Fair 10-noon at the Gaylord Soccer Complex. Families with kids up to age 8 are invited (older siblings welcome) Info: gaylordmichigan.net
May 22…Outdoor Craft & Vendor Show 10a-3p at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons-Traverse City. Info: thevillagetc.com
May 22-23…Native American Festival at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture-St. Ignace. A time to recognize and celebrate the rich culture and contributions of the Anishinaabe people from the area. Drummers, dancers, workshop presenters, traditional food and more. Free. Info: saintignace.org
May 27-31…Mancelona Bass Festival. Pet parade, carnival, crafters market, entertainment, parade and more! Info: mancelonabassfest.org
May 29…Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Show 10a-4p on River Street. Info: elkrapidschamber.org
May 29…Manton’s Annual Memorial Day Classic Car Show 10a-2p – downtown. Classic cars, food, music and more. Info: mantonmichigan.com
May 29…Houghton Lake Sportsman’s Club Rummage Sale 9a-4p. Info: houghtonlakesportsmensclub.com
May 29-Oct 16…Harbor Springs Farmers Market 9a-1p every Saturday downtown. Info:
harborspringschamber.com
May 30…Chalk Your Walk 2021 noon-1pm Festival Square-Cheboygan. Join the Sidewalk Chalk Project in celebration of 10 years! Chalk will be provided. Donations welcome to support mental health and suicide prevention programs. If you can’t make it in person, chalk where you live and post to facebook.com/sidewalkchalkproject.
May 31…Traverse City Pit Spitters home opener 5:05pm at Turtle Creek Stadium. Info: PitSpitter.com
May 31…Memorial Day Parade 9am downtown Mancelona. The parade is led by the American Legion George Puckett Post #264, with a color guard, local scouts, and Mancelona High School Marching Band. Parade will make its first stop at Mancelona Township Library, downtown, for a memorial service. From there, parade moves west on State Street toward the cemeteries for a service in Fairview Cemetery (northwest grounds, north side of State Street), then to St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery on the south end of West Limits Road near Downey Street for a brief service. Info: mancelonachamber.org
May 31… Local Appreciation Day at Castle Farms 10-5p. All residents with a valid driver’s license from Charlevoix, Emmet, Antrim, Otsego, or Cheboygan County can tour for free. All others, just $5. Info: 231-237-0884
June 1…Veteran’s Social & Lunch 9a-1pm at the Charlevoix Senior Center. Free lunch for Veterans beginning at 11:30. Every Tuesday. Info: charlevoix.org
June 5…Spring Fest 10-4 Westminster Park-Rogers City. Arts, crafts, bake sale, farmers market and more. Info: rogerscityareachamber.com
June 4-5…Traverse City Cherry Classic figure skating competition at Centre Ice Arena. Info: goFigureTC.org
June 4-13…73rd Annual Lilac Festival – Mackinac Island. Daily activities. Info: https://www.mackinacisland.org
June 6…Back to the Bricks Promotional Tour car show from 1-4 p.m. in downtown Boyne City. Back to the Bricks brings together classic cars and car enthusiasts for an afternoon car show for the entire community to enjoy. Live music. Info: boynecitymainstreet.com
June 10…Charlevoix Summer Open House 4-8pm downtown. Stroll the streets, check out local shops & restaurants, giveaways, activities and musical entertainment. Info: charlevoix.org
June 11-Sept 3…Every Friday – “Stroll the Streets” downtown Boyne City. Live music, shopping and fun! Info: boynechamber.com
June 11-12…Mackinaw City Motorcycle Rally 10a-7pmConkling Heritage Park. Vendors, poker chip run, live entertainment, fireworks, bike show, games and more. Info: mackinawcity.com
June 11-12… Made in Cheboygan Craft Show – Washington Park. Fri 12-7pm, Sat 9a-3pm. Info: 231-420-2085
June 12…Elk Rapids Wooden Boat Show 10-4p along the north and south side of Elk River. Boats, kayaks, artists, beverage tent, music and more. Info: elkrapidsharbordays.org
June 16-Aug 25…Every Wednesday – Pavillon Summer Concert Series at Veterans Park-Boyne City. Live music beginning at 6:30pm. Info: boynechamber.com
TFN…The St. Thomas food pantry is open on a drive-thru basis every Monday 10a-1pm. Bring photo ID with current Cheboygan address, proof of household income and proof of address for all household residents. 332 Western Ave. Info: 231-627-3167
TFN…The Acme Christian Thrift Store is in need of volunteers 3-5p any day Tues-Sat. Info: 231-267-3002
TFN…4th Wednesday of every month is Veterans Coffee Hour 9-10am at McDonalds in Cheboygan. Free coffee for Veterans. Info: cheboygan.com
TFN …Stiggs Feed-a-Friend 4-8pm free meals every Sunday, no questions asked. Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen-Boyne City. Info: 231-497-6100
TFN- The Northern Care Center is a medical clinic for those uninsured or underinsured. Patients are seen on Tuesday afternoon/evenings. Located at 117 W State Street, Cheboygan. You need to wear a mask and when you come to the parking lot you need to call the clinic, first come first seen. They also have vouchers for product at Goodwill and personal hygiene products for those in need. Please knock on the door for product. Please call with any questions 231-333-3019.
Now-TFN…Hospice of Michigan is available to help families in need of compassionate hospice care for a loved one. Call 888-247-5701 or visit hom.org
TFN…The Cheboygan Rec Center is open on Monday and Wednesday for boys and Tues/Thurs for girls from 5:30-8pm. High school and adults 8pm-10:30pm. Must wear mask at all times.
Now – TFN…Weekly Covid-19 Testing. By appointment only. No symptoms or doctors order necessary. Charleovix: Mon & Wed 10a-noon; Gaylord & Mancelona: Tues & Thurs 10-noon; Harbor Springs/Petoskey: Friday 10-noon. Call the Health Dept of NW Michigan to schedule 800-432-4121
**Upcoming Farmer’s Markets – use social distancing and wear a mask
May 21-Sept 4…Every Friday - Petoskey Farmers Market downtown 8:30-1pm Info: petoskeyarea.com
Saturdays thru April at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons-Traverse City 10a-2p indoors to the Mercato corridor
Saturdays thru April from 10a-1pm downtown 215 N. Main-Cheboygan
Every Sat thru mid-May…Boyne City indoor farmers market 9a-noon on the main floor of city hall. Info: boynechamber.com
Every Saturday through the end of Dec a variety of vendors will be set up at the Alpine Village Mall from 9a-1p-Gaylord
Friday thru April…Bellaire 10a-2p The Market is at two Locations Terrain 213 N Bridge St. Bellaire MI and Bee Well Mead & Cider 116 N. Bridge St. Bellaire MI; Vendors will be spread out between both locations each week. Info: 231-916-2517
May 2-Oct…Every Sunday - Interlochen Farmers Market 9a-2pm. 2112 M-137. Info: 231-970-1340
