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The Boyne City Rotary Club is looking for families interested in hosting a foreign exchange student for the 2010-2011 school year. He is 16 years old (turns 17 in August), is interested in music (bass guitar), and loves to read. He comes from a professional family (his mother is a dentist) and lives in a small town not far from some larger cities. It is not necessary that you have a high school age student of your own, or any child at home at all. Anyone interested in this opportunity should contact the club's Youth Exchange Officer, Mark Muniak, at 231-582-7645 (home) or 231-547-7207 (work).
Two Boyne Teachers just completed a national 16-day institute and international certification to improve the teaching of writing in the nation's schools. Read more . . .
A North Central Michigan College-based writing project has received a $5,000 grant to help area teachers build stronger classroom cultural awareness and sensitivity in rural Michigan. The funding comes from the Rural Sites Network of the National Writing Project. Read more . . .
June 15-August 6
Children are invited to "Make a Splash" during Boyne District Library's Summer Reading Program from June 15 to July 20. The library offers the perfect place to cool off this summer and explore the world of books and reading through water-themed activities, events and arts & crafts. Featured performers include Acting Up Theater Company at 10 a.m. on June 15; The Bubble Man at 10 a.m. on July 2; Drummunity at 10 a.m. on July 13; and The Balloon Meister at 10 a.m. on July 19. All ages are invited to the performances, which will take place in the library's Community Room. No registration is required, and there is no charge for any of the events.
Families and water-lovers of all ages are invited to a Water Safety program, complete with a barbeque, on June 17 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room. Charlevoix County Sheriff's Marine Division will offer the program geared for all ages, including water safety, boater safety, law and etiquette. Complimentary hot dogs will be served after the program outside on the patio.
For preschool children ages 3-5, several water-related programs are also offered on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Community Room: "Story & Wonder Water Adventure Art" on June 22; "Story & Water Games" on June 29; and "What Lives in Water?" Story and Crafts on July 6. No registration is required.
Elementary children ages 6-11 can attend programs on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.: "Water Games" in the library's garden on June 22; "What is Sand Made of?" Beach Sand art project on June 29; and "Book Scavenger Hunt" and Stuffed Fish art project on July 6. Registration is required and is limited to 25.
Elementary and preschool children are invited to the "Finale" on July 20 from 1- 3 p.m. for a reading celebration, awards and a movie.
"Make Waves at Your Library" is offered for 12-16 year-olds with something for everyone this summer. Add some color to your closet with "Tie-Dye Workshop" on June 23 from 3-5 p.m. Bring a white or light-colored t-shirt or other item to tie-dye.
Learn about all the new and exciting YA books at the "Book Talk" on June 24 from 4-5 p.m. YA Librarian Jon Baughan will share some of his favorites and will also take suggestions for future library purchases.
Other programs include: "Hemp Workshop" on June 30 from 1-3 p.m.; "Scavenger Hunt" on July 14 from 2-4 p.m.; and ending with "Luau Party" on Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. Also ongoing from June 30-July 30 is "Reading Squares," a game to win weekly prizes and/or a grand prize by completing activities on your reading square form available at the library beginning June 30.
July 26
The Charlevoix County History Preservation Society will present "History of Native American Basketry - Focus: Transitional Basketry in Michigan" . Speaker Karen Lewis, well-known exhibit curator and preservationist, has collected Native American baskets for many years. She will share some of her collection with us while giving a brief history of basketry, including construction methods and design. The focus will be on the transitional period in Michigan, when Native Americans went from making baskets for their own survival needs to creating them for the survival of others. Bring your baskets and questions for Karen to discuss after the program. The Annual Meeting will take place immediately following Karen’s presentation. This program is free and open to the public so please join us on Monday, July 26, at 7:00PM in the Lower Level Community room of the Boyne District Library in downtown Boyne City. Call 231-582-5326 or 231-883-9867 for questions. see photo . . .
July 27
The Dilworth Hotel Feasibility Study will be the main topic of discussion when the Boyne City City Commission meets Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Representatives of Quinn-Evans Architects of Ann Arbor and Hotel and Leisure Advisors of Cleveland will make a presentation on their draft report at the commission meeting and then answer questions from the public and city commissioners. Quinn-Evans was hired by the Boyne City Main Street / DDA Program to complete the feasibility study. The meeting will be held at city hall as part of the city commission’s regular meeting. The city has been working with Landmark Development of Boyne City in recent months. Landm ark currently has an option on the property and has plans to renovate the Dilworth as a historic boutique hotel, restaurant and banquet facility. The feasibility study is funded by the Boyne City Main Street / DDA and through a planning grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The Dilworth Hotel, built in 1912, has been closed since November 2008. For more information, contact City Manager Michael Cain at 231.582.0377. Read study . . .
July 28
Judy Harrison performs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. High energy, country music with an attitude! Judy and the group loves to play in Boyne City and it shows. Sponsored by: Parkside Grill & Treats, Sunnybank Assisted Living, Bay Winds Federal Credit Union.
July 29
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday Details . . .
July 29, 31
Boyne City performers and past high school Drama Department members are presenting an "Evening with the Phantom of the Opera" concert at the Boyne City Performing Arts Center for two nights, July 29 and 31. Mike Houser, New York actor and present BCHS Drama director, will sing the Phantom; Zachera Wollenberg, from Michigan State University's theatre department, will sing Christine; Shane Schmidt, a senior in the BCHS Drama Department, will sing Raoul, along with many local Boyne City theatre artists in other main roles and chorus. Donations will be accepte d for next year's BCHS Drama Department at intermission.
August 5-8
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August 7
Bike ride around Lake Charlevoix, Veterans Park. Details . . .
August 14
Music, games, farmers market, sidewalk sales in downtown Boyne City
August 14-15
Veterans Park. Details . . .
Boyne Area Free Clinic is open 8 to 4 on Fridays. The clinic is located at 624 State Street. Call 582-4605 or check online http://www.freewebs.com/boyneareafreeclinic for information.
The Boyne Valley Garden Club's "Garden of Good Eatin" cookbook is available at the Boyne Area Chamber for $15. The book includes more than 160 pages of recipes and cooking information, including sections for Appetizers and Beverages, Soups and Salads, Vegetables and Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Breads & Rolls, Desserts, Cookies and Candy, and This and That. The club, which was started in 1979, now has more than 100 members. Funds raised from the cookbook will help the club maintain 13 different flower beds around town. The garden club meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, March through November, at the Boyne District Library.
On Monday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., songwriters, acoustic musicians, and the public are invited to a songwriter's circle and jam session at the Subway shop at 114 Water St. The weekly event allows composers to showcase their original compositions and see how other musicians can provide accompaniment and ideas on arrangement. The event is hosted by Boyne City recording artist and performer Dan Farrow. "Subway has a unique space in the rear of the store that is separate from the dining area. It is beautifully decorated, has its own entrance, and has great acoustics," says Farrow. In addition to studying the craft of songwriting, discussions about the business of music and successful publishing strategies will be part of the mix. For information, contact Farrow at 675-2935 or by e-mail at danieldonovanfarrow@yahoo.com.