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Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division St., is open to the public for daily lunches. For seniors age 60+, the donation is $3, for ages 60 and under. $6. For daily information call 582 6682.
Boyne Area Senior Center is hosting night meals instead of lunches on Wednesdays. Dinner starts at 5 p.m. and serving continues until 6. Please join us for this endeavor and have dinner instead of lunch every Wednesday. Entertainment will also be provided each Wednesday.
The women of Eta Nu are again sponsoring "Dressed For Chill" throughout the month of October. The project provides new winter outerwear for children in need at Boyne City Elementary School. Eta Nu committee members work together on raising money in the community, organizing, shopping and distributing the new outfits in coordination with the school. Last year Eta Nu women outfitted over 100 students with new jackets, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. Because of expectations of another severe winter, it is anticipated there will be an increase in the number of students needing assistance. Funds are raised through donations from community organizations, businesses, individuals, and grants. Fund donation canisters have been distributed to several businesses in the community. Fund donations are tax-deductible. Checks may be made out to Eta Nu Charities, and sent to PO Box 133, Boyne City, MI 49712. Also individual contributions to United Way can be directed specifically for Eta Nu Charities/Dressed For Chill.
October 4
Bring your dogs and comfortable shoes to the Great Pumpkin Run 5K held in Boyne City in conjunction with the Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4. Friendly, on-leash dogs are invited to this family walk/run event to support the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. The Great Pumpkin Run helps homeless animals wishing for families. Day-of-race registration starts at 7 a.m. in Sunset Park, behind the Boyne Area Chamber office. The race starts at 8 a.m. on Front Street and goes along the lake shore toward Advance and returns on the same route. A race t-shirt is available for the first 150 runners who register. Pre-registration is $20, day-of-race registration is $25, children's registration is $10. For further information, email Jamie Baumann at runfortheirlives@charter.net or call (231) 675-8792.
The event brings music, crafts and fall produce to the downtown from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portions of Water and Lake streets will be closed to traffic. The Farmers Market will move from Veterans Park to Water and Lake streets for the event. Folk art demonstrations feature a variety of exhibitors. There will also be an arts and crafts show. Hayrides start at 10 a.m. and there will also be children's games, pumpkin painting, face painting and more in the main festival area.
This year's third annual Boyne City Community Empty Bowls Community Meal to fight hunger will be held at the Boyne District Library during the Harvest Festival at noon Saturday, Oct. 4. For a suggested donation of $20, those who attend will select a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl, which is then filled with soup. Guests keep the bowl as a reminder that there are always empty bowls in the world.
October 13
Charlevoix County Transit has recently completed a facility renovation and expansion project and will be holding an Open House on Monday, Oct. 13, from 2-5 p.m. "We're excited to be out of our temporary office trailer and back into our facility," said Transit Manager Jill Drury. "Please stop in and see the facility, meet the Transit Board and Staff and learn more about public transit." The Transit office is located at 1050 Brockway St., Boyne City.
October 23
The Boyne District Library is pleased to announce our special programs for toddlers and children during the 2014 Michigan Reads! program. Michigan Reads! is an annual early literacy program focused on a featured book. For 2014, it is "Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band" by author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Tim Bowers. Author Kwame Alexander will be in Boyne City for two programs on Thursday, Oct. 23. The first program is for preschoolers at the library at 10 a.m. The second will be for grades K-4th at the Boyne City Elementary School at 2 p.m. The "Michigan Reads!" program is designed to emphasize the importance of shared reading practices with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-age children. These practices set the stage for fluent reading achievement in children as they enter school. More information about "Michigan Reads!" including dates and locations of author visits and materials for parents, teachers and caregivers is available at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.
October 25
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Boyne City Eagles is a Children's Halloween Costume Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 102 River St., Boyne City. The ladies auxiliary is organizing a kids party from 12 noon to 2 p.m. There will be games and goodies along with the costume contest for ages baby through 12 with prizes for each age group. Those attending are asked to bring a nonperishable food item that will be donated to the local food pantry. For information, call 231-582-6904.
October 26
The Boyne City High School Blaze Robotics Team is sponsoring the Zombie Mountain Attack, a 5K Fun Run at Avalanche Mountain at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Zombies in costume will be scattered along the 5K course to hinder and scare the dickens out of the runners. Costumes are optional, families are welcome; you are invited to be a zombie or a runner. Pizza, applies, waters and a prize are included in the $10 runner registration fee.
October 31
Line-up begins in front of CindiFranco's, 309 S. Lake St. at 4:30 p.m., parade begins at 4:45 and will wind around downtown. Volunteers are needed to help close off streets for the parade; you're welcome to dress up - call 231-582-0526.
The Boyne City Firefighters Association will hold its free Haunted House at 5 p.m. Oct. 31 in the red barn next to the Boyne District Library on Park Street. The Library will host an event in the Community Room, handing out bookmarks that can be redeemed for a book.
5 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. Anyone who would like to participate by offering treats from your car trunk is advised that an estimated 800 ghosts, angels and ninjas will be seeking treats. This ninth annual event will be moved indoors in case of rain. Parents will be treated to coffee, cookies and apple cider. Info: Call Carrie at 582-3821.