Boyne Citizen

Serving the Boyne community for over a century and a quarter.


  • EAST JORDAN GARDEN CLUB FARMERS MARKET
    Thursday's at Sportsman Park 9 am - 1 pm. May - Oct

  • ELLSWORTH FARMERS MARKET
    Saturday's at Vollmer Auto Sales 8 am - Noon

  • BANKS TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY
    The Banks Township Historical Society will be open every Sat. from June 5, 2010 through Nov. 2010 for anyone interested in looking for Family Trees , Pictures, and information of Ellsworth, Atwood, Essex, Antrim City, or surrounding areas to please stop in and we will be glad to help you.

  • CASTLE FARMS
    Return of the Rabbit Railroad! After hibernating all winter, the Castle Farms Rabbit Railroad, sister line to the Garden Railroad, returns with more tracks, more trains and more fun than ever! Watch the rabbit, ladybugs, bumblebees, butterflies and other creatures weave their way in and out of the hedge maze garden and Mushroom Village. With more than 16 trains, the Rabbit Railroad dares you to keep your eyes on all the creatures at once as they zip up, down and around the rails. The Rabbit Railroad is a part of the Castle Farms Garden Railroad, as well as the historic self-guided guided tour, so be sure to bring your friends, family and camera! Open daily, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., May through October. $7 adult / $6 senior / $5 child. For more information, call (231) 237-0884 ext. 224 or visit www.CastleFarms.com. 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, Michigan, 49720.

    August 1-31

  • JORDAN VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY . . . Used Book Sale

  • RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER . . . Open 7 days a week until Labor Day - www.ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org Closed Labor Day weekend - Saturday - Monday

    September 1

  • NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE . . .
    North Central is having an Open House at Lake St. Center on Wednesday, Sept. 1st from 5-7 pm. People can learn more about the classes offered in EJ and get to know faculty, staff, and advisor's. We will have refreshments as well. For more info call 536-9702.

    September 4

  • FRONT PORCH . . .
    2nd Birthday Celebration. Saturday, September 4, 10am-2pm. Cake and Ice Cream

  • CHARLEVOIX AREA HUMANE SOCIETY . . .
    Leader of the Pack, Motorcycle and Car Cruise, Saturday, September 4, 2010. Car show at Veterans Park in Boyne City and cruise at 3:30 pm. Barbecue, Music and Awards at 6 Pm. call for more info 231-582-6774.

    September 4-5

  • CASTLE FARMS . . .
    Castle Farms is proud to host the annual Royal Craft Show in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan on Labor Day Weekend. The grounds and buildings of Castle Farms will play host to one of Michigan's most prestigious craft shows, featuring only the finest arts and crafts that can be found. Royal Craft Show hours are Saturday, Sept. 4th from 10am - 5pm, and Sunday, Sept. 5th from 10am - 4pm. Free parking with a $3.00 per person admission fee. Children under 12 are admitted free. Food is available at a nominal charge. Pets are not allowed.

    September 7

  • EAST JORDAN ROTARY CLUB . . . 12:15 pm - First Presbyterian Church

  • CITY OF EAST JORDAN . . . Commission Meeting 7:00 pm

    September 8

  • EAST JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS . . . School begins

  • Good Neighbor Day . . .
    Bring your canned goods/non-perishable food items to Jordan Valley Floral and recieve a dozen carnations to pass along.Items to be donated to Care and Share Pantry.

    September 11

  • VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH . . .
    Ribbon cutting, Ellsworth Community Park, 9:30 a.m.

    1st Annual Ellsworth Archery Contest and Outdoor Expo Saturday, September 11th 10:00 In honor of the Grand Opening of the new Ellsworth Community Park and Archery Range the Village of Ellsworth will be hosting their 1st Annual Archery Tournament. The tournament is open to the public and welcomes archers of all ages and levels. Along with the tournament there will be an outdoor expo, farmers market, kid's activities, door prizes and concessions. This is a great way for the whole family to celebrate the great outdoors. Visit our website for more information www.ellswortharchery.com. Vendor's booths are still available for both the Farmers Market and Outdoor Expo FREE OF CHARGE.

    September 11-12

  • JORDAN RIVER SPORTSMAN CLUB . . .
    Hunter Safety Course at the Jordan River Sportsmen's Club on Advance- East Jordan Rd. Class will be limited to 100. For more information call 231-536-3208 or 231-536-2960

    September 12

  • FRIENDS OF THE JORDAN . . .
    Friends of the Jordan Adopt a Highway September Highway/River Cleanup 10:00 AM - Noon. Where: Meet at Graves Crossing. Bring gloves and dress for the weather. We will provide pick up tools, bags and vests.

    September 18

  • FRIEND OF THE JORDAN . . .
    6th Annual Celebration: Celebrating the Natural Wonders of the Jordan River Watershed. Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. View the "Treasures of the Jordan" Photography Exhibit. Prizes for the Photography Contest will be awarded. Music and refreshments provided. Donations appreciated.



  • CROSSROADS
    Crossroads Ecumenical Resale Shop now has space for large quantities of furniture in good, serviceable condition. The need is great for couches, chairs, beds, dressers, tables, etc. Additional space recently made available to us for larger items will help to increase our sales, which in turn will benefit programs for those in need in our community. Please think of us when you have gently used furniture to donate. Tax deductible receipts are provided. To schedule a donation appointment, please call Crossroads at 536-7606. Thank you for your support!

  • JORDAN VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND
    The Jordan Valley Community Band will start rehearsals for its summer concert season on Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the East Jordan High School band room beginning on May 20th. The concerts will be performed each Thursday evening in July at 7:00 pm in the band shell at East Jordan's Memorial Park. If you or someone you know plays an instrument or has played in the past and would like to join us, please contact Director Becky Palmiter at 582-3734, President Leslie Cunningham at 547-2145 or Secretary/Treasurer Phyllis Childs at 582-3488 to have your name added to our mailing list or if you need help finding an instrument.