March 2009

Chamber Events and Updates 
March 2009

Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Mackinaw Area since 1955
www.mackinawchamber.com 

2 Locations: Mackinaw Crossings Mall/Depot Office
216 E. Central Ave P.O. Box 856, Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701
(231) 436-5574

What's In This Issue

Chamber Member News

News from Citizen's National Bank:
SHOTWELL EARNS TOP HONORS
The Michigan Bankers Association is pleased to announce that CNB Financial Investment Executive David Shotwell, located at Citizens National Bank, has been named the number one individual producing Infinex investment representative in the state of Michigan during 2008.

Dave joined Citizens National Bank in March 2007 and plays an active role in the community. He is currently the president of Cheboygan County Habitat for Humanity, Chairman of the Planned Gifts Committee of Cheboygan Memorial Hospital and is a coach for the Cheboygan Rec Soccer League.

Dave lives in Cheboygan with his wife Amy and their children Abby and Ben.

Investment and insurance products and services are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC., Member FINRA/SIPC. Infinex and the bank are not affiliated. Products and services made available through Infinex are not insured by FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of value.

Citizens National Bank is full service community bank with branches located in Cheboygan, Onaway, Mackinaw City, Pellston, Indian River and Alanson.

News from Cheboygan Opera House:
On Saturday, February 21 The Opera House was host to "Northern Michigan Has Talent," a local talent show.  Fifteen outstanding acts were featured on that cold, snowy evening to a large appreciative audience.  Serving on the Talent Show Panel were Lloyd Fell, Dan Hall, Deb Mesler and Randy Elliot.  The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Vic McCarty of WMKT Radio, host of the Vic McCarty Talk Show.  Following the last contestant, entertainment was provided by Dan Hall while the audience ballots were counted.

The winners for this year's talent show were: First Place - Melissa Oldham, Cheboygan, doing Hoop Dancing and Flag Poi; Second Place - Danielle Petingalo, Kinchloe, singing "Settlin"; and Third Place - "Cheboygan Shock", Cheboygan, Competitive Cheering.

Cash awards were given for the top three finalists.  The entire evening was well received by the audience, who chose the winners by written ballots.  The Panel interviewed each contestant following their performance to learn more about their background and their art form.  The Opera House would like to express their appreciation to all the participants and the many audience members who came out to support this fund raiser.  Look for announcements for next year's show and join the fun next year when we again discover that "Northern Michigan Has Talent."

Live Entertainment in the "Ozone" at the Odawa Casino Resort!
March
6 & 7: The Ronnie Torres Band
13 & 14: Groove Party
20 & 21: Soul Xpress
27 & 28: Detour
For more information call (877) 4-GAMING or visit www.odawacasino.com

Winter Open Reminders 

The Butchers' Shoppe is open M-Sat 6:30 am-6 pm and Sun. 10-6 for all your organic meet & produce needs.  Gourment Fresh Ground Coffee's TO GO and now serving Lunches with Sandwiches and Salads.  Everyday $5.00 lunch special includes a half sandwich, salad or coleslaw and pickles.  Homemade bread, Fine Lunch Meats and cheeses with richer flavors and organic salads. Eat Healthy, Eat Fresh, Eat at the Buchers' Shoppe Deli! Weekly specials on meetings visit www.goldberryfarms.com 436-4070.

The Candycorner/Windjammer Gifts is open Friday & Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-4.  www.mackinawcitycandycorner.com 436-5591

Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co., open daily 9 am to 7 pm. 436-8202

BC Pizza - Thursday 11 am to 9 pm, ½ off all large & extra large pizzas; Friday 11 am to 10 pm.  436-5500

Pancake Chef open weekends for breakfast & lunch. 436-5578

Mackenzie's on the Ave. open by appointment.  436-5499

Jr's Tailgate Pub is open every day with specials and entertainment.  436-8540

The Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association will keep their gift shop open throughout the winter. They have a wide ranging selection of Great Lakes lighthouse and maritime items, many of which would make excellent Christmas gifts. Located at 707 N. Huron Ave., across the street from Old Mackinac Point, the gift shop will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. (231) 436-5580.

Community Notes

NEW SALON OPENING SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH IN THE MACKINAW CROSSINGS!
Ellie & Me Beauty Saloon offering tanning, cuts, highlights, manicures, pedicures & more.  Open Monday through Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm. 436-7771.

Snowmobile trail maps are available at the Chamber depot office.  Area trail information is available at www.fishweb.com

Looking for work or employees?  Contact the Michigan Works Service Center at (231) 627-4303 or Northwest Michigan Works! (231) 347-5150 www.michworks.org

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council presents "Ice Breakers" a Winter Education Series.  February 5 & 17, March 5 & 12. For more information and reservations call 231-347-1181.

If anyone is interested in hosting a fund raiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, call Arlene Dinninger at 1-800-968-7169.

The Church of the Straits has a "Community Food Table" open from 10 am -2 pm, M-F.  Shopping bags are provided and take all that you need.  Everyone is welcome.

The Antique Tractor Crossing was approved for September 18, 2009 at 10 am.  A DVD of the antique tractors crossing the Mackinac Bridge is available for purchase by calling 877-781-7522 or you can send a check for $30 to High Yield Productions, P.O. Box 193, Elmhurst, IL 60126.  Visit their website at www.tractorvideos.com

March Calendar

7  Cajun Cooking presented by Chef Michael at the Ozone Nightclub in the Odawa Casino Resort.  877-442-6464 www.odawacasino.com

8   Mackinaw Area Historical Society "Cabin Fever Dinner" 6PM at St. Anthony's Church.

14  THE CHEBOYGAN AREA ARTS COUNCIL AND THE OPERA HOUSE
Presents "THE MACK SISTERS YUKI AND TOMOKO MACK - DUO PIANISTS".  These Japanese born duo-pianists have dazzled audiences on three continents, performing works for one piano, two pianos and double concertos with orchestra.

Tickets prices are: CAAC Members $21, Non-Members $24, and students through high school.   Tickets are now available through The Opera House Box Office at 403 North Huron Street.  Box Office hours are 9:30 A.M. through 4:30 P.M., Tuesday through Friday, and will also be open on Saturday, day of performance from 4:30pm until Curtain. Seating is reserved. Call 231-627-5841 for ticket reservations and more information. 

13, 14, 20 & 21   Audie's Dinner Theater - The Northland Players will present "We Found Love & An Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the USS Farndale Ave", a play in Dinner Theatre, doors open at 6:00, tickets are $25. 436-5744 

17   St Patty's Day, come celebrate at Audie's with Chef Dwayne's old-fashioned boiled dinner including Corned Beef, potatoes, carrots & more along with green beer for all. 436-5744

27  Wine Tasting with Dave Milne, 7 pm at Audie's. 436-5744

28   Odawa Casino Wedding Expo - 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM at Ovation Hall, Odawa Casino Resort. Admission:  Brides to be - Free, Other Attendees - $5.00 per person.  For further information, please call 1-877-442-6464.

31  Charlevoix County Job Fair at Castle Farms.  For more information contact: Angie Ross, Business Liaison, Northwest Michigan Works, 231-439-5213 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   www.nwmichworks.org

April Calendar

7  Emmet County Job Fair at the Emmet County Fairgrounds Community Building.  For more information contact: Angie Ross, Business Liaison, Northwest Michigan Works, 231-439-5213 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.nwmichworks.org

13 Winter Program Series Presented by the Mackinaw Area Public Library - Fred Gray, Journalist, Author & Story-teller. 7 pm.  436-5451

30  Chamber Annual Breakfast & Speaker at Audie's Banquet Room.  $10 pp.

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