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 Chamber Events and Updates
June 2009
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Mackinaw Area since 1955
www.mackinawchamber.com
Mackinaw Crossings Mall, P.O. Box 856, Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701, (231) 436-5574
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What's In This Issue
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Chamber News
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Chamber Member News
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Community Notes
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June Calendar
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McGulpin Point Lighthouse Ceremony Celebrates 140 Years - Public Invited to Relighting
Emmet County marks a significant milestone in its history with the unveiling and reestablishment of the McGulpin Point Lighthouse on May 30, 2009, from 11am til 2 pm.
Originally lit in 1869 to guide water traffic through the treacherous Straits of Mackinac, the lighthouse operated until 1906 when it was replaced by the more effective Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and fog signal to the east. McGulpin Point Lighthouse was in private ownership until 2008, when it was purchased by Emmet County.
"We applaud this forward thinking move made by the county," says Dick Moehl, president, Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association (GLLKA). "It's rare for a lighthouse to be returned to the public domain after it has passed into private ownership."
The lighthouse, in private hands since 1913, remains in remarkably good historical condition. "With the exception of modernized kitchen and baths, the building is in near original condition with original doors and woodwork still in place," says Sandy Planisek, chair, Emmet County Historical Commission. The McGulpin Point Lighthouse project is an effort of Emmet County. Besides being opened for tours, the lighthouse has been reestablished as a Private Aid to Navigation (PATON) approved by the US Coast Guard.
The county will mark the occasion with music, historical reenactments, speakers, refreshments, and a lighting ceremony that will cast a beacon across the Straits for the first time since 1906. The public is invited to attend the May 30, 2009, ceremony. Volunteers will open the lighthouse to the public Saturdays and Sundays, May 30 through Labor Day weekend. Call 231.348.1704 or visit emmetcounty.org for more information about the lighthouse and its reestablishment.
Volunteers Needed for Bike Tour
If you or anyone you know would like to help at our bike tour on June 13th & 14th, call Kelly at the Chamber 436-5574 or send email to
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Ride the North Central State Trail!
The National Trails Day Event is scheduled for Saturday,
June 6th. This event is designed as a recreational tour, not a race, but a chance for friends and families to enjoy the trail at their own pace. Registration starts at 8:30am at Lumberman's Park in Wolverine. To register online go to www.trailscouncil.org or call the Top of Michigan Trails Council at 231-348-8280.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS!
Tuesday, June 16th at the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, 5-7 pm. $5.00 pp. Sponsored by the Mackinac State Historic Parks and hosted by the Mackinaw City Ambassadors. Bring a friend.
Pageant Gazettes are available by the bundle at the Chamber office, Central Ave. entrance and at the Arnold Line Ticket Booth on E. Central Ave. Additional Direct Mail suggestions to maximize your business is available at www.usps.com
If you would like our ambassadors to do a business anniversary or grand opening, contact the office to be placed on the calendar for June. 436-5574.
Website ads are available for as little as $250 per year. Working with echamberconnect, we are able to offer our chamber member discounts on the ads and websites. Contact Kelly for more information.
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Maximize hits to your site by linking back to the Chamber www.mackinawchamber.com. Email us if you need our logo.
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Ice Breaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum is open for tours daily now through June 21st, 11 am to 7 pm and starting June 22nd through September 6th, 10 am to 8 pm. Visit their website at www.themackinaw.org or phone 231-436-9825 for more information.
Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows have performances on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 and beginning June 19th, shows will be 7 days a week at 7:30. Dan & Cynthia invite all area employees/employers to come see a show. If you don't have a "free" voucher, just bring a check stub. For more information, call 231-436-5225 or visit www.jackpinelumberjackshows.com
Wilderness Golf Course Women's League Promotion - "Fore" every two new ladies that join the League, one golfs at 1/2 price for the entire season! Women's League meets Wednesday evenings at 6:00, beginning June 10 and ending September 9. The year end banquet will be held on September 16. Girls pitch in $2/night for a nightly game (not always skill based). Winner takes $ and provides a snack the next night. League dues are $25. There's lots going on at Wilderness Golf Course this season! Call 231-537-4973 for their complete schedule.
Other Side Paranormal Investigations (OSPI), led by Robb Kaczor, is looking for local haunted locations to investigate and film for an upcoming documentary. Specific counties OSPI is interested in include Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Schoolcraft, Mackinac, and Chippewa. OSPI has begun filming and will continue through the spring. If you are interested in your haunted home or business being a part of this project please contact Robb Kaczor at
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or Jay Stilwell at
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. Both Robb and Jay have businesses that are a part of the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce.
Three signs of spring will be visible next week: trillium, morels and Legs Inn opening for business. Friday May 15 began the 2009 season at Legs Inn. It marks the 23rd year George and Kathy Smolak will be serving guests at this historic landmark. Sons Mark and Christopher are also actively involved with managing the business. Of course, authentic Polish cuisine will be offered along with numerous other dishes in the landmark's unique dining rooms and gardens overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan.
This season is a historic one with respect to the music: the legendary Jelly Roll Blues Blues Band (performing Sundays throughout July and August) and local folk artist Kirby (Fridays in July and August) will appear at Legs Inn for the 20th year!
Finally, George Smolak is currently serving on the West Michigan Tourist Association's Board of Directors. Anyone wishing to convey any news or information to the WMTA can contact George at
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. For additional information, feel free to visit www.legsinn.com or call 231.526.2281.
The Wawatam Area Seniors are now serving dinners on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays and Saturdays at 5:30pm and Sundays at 1:00pm. The Senior Center is located at the Lion Dan Russell Building on Cedar Street, west of the cemetery, in Mackinaw City. A donation of $3.00 is suggested for seniors 60 and over. There is a fee of $5.00 for family members and guests 59 years and younger. Call 436-5334 or 436-5626 for more information.
"North Country Gardens" now open for the season 2009 season! Stop in and check out their great selections including annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herb plants, vegetable plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, house plants, vases and flower pots. Also offered are fresh cut flower arrangements and balloon bouquets. Delivery available. Visa & Mastercard accepted. To place an order or for more information phone Donna @ 231-436-5169. They are located across from the Mackinaw Club Golf Course. Open 7 days a week. Stop in or call for hours.
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Community Notes
ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP
Saturday, June 13, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. behind the Mackinaw City Public Schools Off Central Avenue on to Perrot Street
Look for signs
OPEN TO: Residents of sponsoring agents only:
-Village of Mackinaw City residents
-Mackinaw Township residents
-Wawatam Township residents
LIMIT: One (1) trailer, pick up load per resident
ITEMS ACCEPTED: Carpet, old aluminum chairs, mattresses, wood and metal items up to 4 ft. in length, no longer needed appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, batteries, most anything not listed below.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Tires, household waste, motor oil, hazardous waste which include paint, thinners and solvents, chemicals, etc., concrete materials, and yard waste
The American Red Cross "Art Program" sponsorship is available for 2009. Their theme this year is "Garden party". As a collaborative sponsor, you could be asked to donate $500, $400 or $250 cash as sponsorship of a garden bench or artisian chair. If you would like more information, contact Lori O'Neill at 231-348-7666 or visit www.arcnlm.org
The National League of Postmasters State Convention is June 9-11 at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island. If you would like to have your businesses coupons, brochures or promotional items placed in their welcome bags, contact Stanley Waldie at 627-5310 or
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. Or you can drop the items off to the Chamber office by June 1. They are expecting 120 people at this convention.
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MAY CALENDAR
30 McGulpin Point Lighthouse Relighting Ceremony - 11am til 2pm
JUNE CALENDAR
ALL MONTH-
Entertainment at the Ozone in the Odaw Casino REsort. Visit www.odawacasino.com for the complete schedule.
Entertainment at the Kewadin Casinos. Visit www.kewadin.com for the complete schedule.
Cheboygan Opera House has events all month long. Visit www.theoperahouse.org for the complete schedule
Farmer's Market at the Butcher's Shoppe - Sumdays, 9am-5pm and in the Mackinaw Outfitters parking lot, Wednesdays, 11am-4pm
5-14 60th Annual Lilac Festival
6 Taste of Summer - Mackinaw Crossings Mall
6 National Trails Day Event - Wolverine - www.trailscouncil.org
6-7 Merchant Days at Thunder Falls Family Water Park. 12-6 pm. $5.00 pp. Tickets will be available for purchase and pick-up at the Group Sales Office on June 4th & 5th between 10 am and 3 pm. Tickets will not be available on Merchant Days. For more information call 231-436-6000 or visit www.thunderfallswaterpark.com
8 Mackinaw Area Historical Society presents Mark Thompson, the restored ship "Welcome", 7:30 at the meeting room in the Mackinaw Area Public Library. 231-436-5451
11 Angler Young Angler Benefit Dinner at the Depot Restaurant - Mackinaw Crossings
13 World Wide Knit in Public Day! For a complete schedule, visit www.CynthiasYarn.citymax.com, email
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or phone 231-436-5882.
13-14 Big Mac Spring Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour & Sunday Ride Across Mackinac Bridge
16 Business After Hours at the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park, 5-7 pm. $5.00 pp. Sponsored and hosted by the Mackinac State Historic Parks. Bring a friend.
17 Mackinaw City Ambassador Meeting - 8 am, Chamber office
18 Mackinaw City Board of Director's Meeting - 8:30 am, Chamber office.
18-19 Eastern Woodland American Indian Art Exhibit and Sale - Colonial Michilimackinac
19-20 Antiques on the Bay Vintage & Antique Car Show in St. Ignace
19-21 Red Hatters Weekend "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"
20 Bass Tournament - Carp Lake
20-21 Kite Festival - Mackinaw City
25-27 Straits Area Antique Auto Show - St. Ignace
26 Straits Area Antique Auto Show Parade - St. Ignace 7 PM
26-27 "Audie's Dinner Theater presents "Whispers of the North - The GORDON LIGHTFOOT Tribute in concert. Tickets go on sale May 25 for $25, including a mixed green salad with balsamic ranch dressing, homemade rolls, choice of parmesan encrusted whitefish or chicken cordon bleu, and carrot cake. Coffee will be included. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. The music of the north country is presented in Audie's Dinner Theater format. Featuring "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald," "Sundown," If You Could Read My Mind" and many more of Lightfoot's hits. Call 231-436-5744 for reservations.
27 Colonial Kid's Day, Michilimackinac, 9am-5pm 27-
28 Fine Arts & Craft Show PM
2009 STRAITS AREA COMMUNITY CALENDARS ARE AVAILABLE IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE.
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Chamber Events and Updates
June 2009
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Mackinaw Area since 1955
www.mackinawchamber.com
Mackinaw Crossings Mall, P.O. Box 856,
Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701
(231) 436-5574
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