Events Calendar

New for this season Big Country 102.9 and Boyne Highlands are teaming up to bring deals to you on lift tickets, equipment rental and more.  What better way to start your weekend than to head out for some fun under the lights at Boyne Highlands.  Don't have your own skis or snowboard?  No worries, we got ya covered.   Feeling Hungry?  But you're scared of what a bite and a beverage might cost you, fear not we've got food and beverage deals in the Slopeside Lounge as well.  See details below.

 Big Country Deals  

Lift tickets        $10.29 for all ages, of course skiers and riders 8 years or younger and 70 years or older are still FREE

Equipment Rental      $10.29 for ski and snowboard rental packages

Main Dining Room     $10.29 All You Can Eat Fish Fry   

Guantanamo Bay -  Commander Gary Dean Baxter, a retired members of the US Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps and a retired Associate Navy General Counsel will conduct an updated review of the detention of captured Al Qaeda and Taliban personnel at the facility located at the US Naval Bas in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Domestic and international law pertinent to both the detention and trial of such persons will be examined to determine what may be the most likely and most appropriate disposition for this Administrationn to make of the remaining detainees given the President's intention to close the facility at Guantanamo Bay in future months.

Programs are held on Fridays at noon in the Library Conference Room. Reservations are preferred. Call (231) 348-6600 or email cmacinnis@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $9. Lunch is included.

The Petoskey Film Theater will be showing the movie "Cold Souls" (PG-13) on Friday, February 12, 7:30 pm at the Petoskey District Library, Carnegie Building. Donations are appreciated. "Cold Souls" stars Paul Giamatti.

In response to shing, bigger, better American consumerism comes "Cold Souls", Sophie Barthes' surreal comedy in which souls can be extracted and traded as commodities. Balancing on a tightrope between deadpan humor and pathos, and reality and fantasy, the film presents Paul Giamatti as himself, agonizing over his interpretation of Uncle Vanya. Paralyzed by anxiety, he stumbles upon a solution via a New Yorker article about a high-tech company promising to alleviate suffering by extracting souls. Giamatti enlists their services - only to discover that his soul is the shape and size of a chickpea - intending to reinstate it once he survives the performance. Complications ensue when a mysterious, soul-trafficing "mule" borrows Giamatti's stored soul for a talentless, Russian soap-opera actress. Rendered soulless, Paul is left with no choice but to follow the trail back to St. Petersburg. Funny, charming and wildly imaginative, the film explores the profound moods and inner struggles of a man in search of his essence.

New for this season, Boyne Mountain is teaming up with Real Rock 105 to bring you a deal on the slopes you just gotta check out.  In addition to $10.50 lift tickets for the 4pm - 9pm night session we're offering deals at ski and snowboard rental as well as food and beverage specials in the Trophy Room.

Real Rock Deals  

Lift tickets        $10.50 for all ages, of course skiers and riders 8 years or younger and 70 years or older are still FREE

Equipment Rental      $10.50 for ski and snowboard rental packages

Trophy Room       $10.50 for a pitcher of Bud Light or soda and a serving of wings

See you at Boyne Mountain every Friday throughout the winter!!!!

In conjunction with Boyne's Winterfest, Downtown Boyne City will be covered in chocolate. Read the specials below:

• 220 Lake Street - Chocolate fountain with fruit kabobs, chocolate steak chili, Grand Marnier Mousse featured with dinner.
• Ace Hardware - Samples of Benjamin Twiggs chocolate-cherry products
• Beyond Borders - Chocolate-themed jewelry
• The Bird's Nest - Chocolate-dipped strawberry marshmallows
• Boyne Avenue Greenhouse - Sweet treats, drawing for basket of flowers
• Boyne Co-Op True Value - Pet treats
• Boyne District Library - Chocolate hearts, display of books on chocolate (novels, cookbooks, etc), book sale, children's stories and treats on Saturday at 1 pm
• Boyne Country Provisions - Chocovine (red wine with chocolate) sale - $9.49, free samples, "Death by Chocolate" cookes, $1 off chocolate-covered almonds, small hot chocolate or flavored coffee for 50 cents
• Carey's Shoes - 20% discount on chocolate-colored footwear
• Cindi Franco's Cool Stuff - Handmade caramel truffles
• Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River - Chocolate dip and cheese puffs, homemade chocolate cookies. 50% off selected items throughout store Friday and Saturday.
• Eyes on Main - Chocolate chip cookies (Friday only
• Freshwater Studios - Hot chocolate
• Harbor Wear - Valentine candy treats
• Huff's Pharmacy - Handmade chocolate truffles
• Inspired Living (formerly Bali Living Imports) - Chocolate wine samples, peppermint-diffused chocolate candy
• Kilwin's of Boyne City - Fudge tidbits and chocolate treats
• Lake Street Market - 20% off all chocolate
• Local Flavor Book Store - Chocolate samples, discount on chocolate coffee drinks, book signing by Barbara Disborough, author of "Guide to Chocolate in the Grand Traverse Region"
• Logo Pros (formerly Dancing Threads) - Chocolate cupcakes, $3 off anything red or pink (Friday 9-4, Saturday 10-3)
• Lynda's Real Estate - Chocolate-covered houses
• Mary's of Boyne - Special indoor sidewalk sale
• Parkside Grill and Treats (formerly Dairy Queen) - Chocolate-dipped strawberries
• Pat O'Brien & Associates - Hot chocolate
• Radio Shack - Chocolate treats
• Red Mesa Grill - Half-price chocolate-covered cherry martinis with True North vodka, half-price on all chocolate desserts
• Sammich 'N' Sudz - Chocolate "mystery" treats (10 to 3 Saturday only)
• Schraw & Associates - Chocolate treats (Friday only)
• Studio One - Discount on gift certificates
• Subway - Free chocolate chip cookie with purchase of sandwich, salad, pizza, or wrap
• Sun for the Soul - Chocolate cappuccino, chocolate dessert
• Thick 'N' Juicy  - 2 burgers, 2 fries, 2 SPECIAL chocolate shakes for $14
• Upsy-Daisy Floral - Chocolate refreshments
• Water Street Cafe - Pink hot chocolate, our special Latte Il Bacio ("The Kiss"), and our newest latte, "The Polar Express". Full course dinners served (6 to 8 pm), beer and wine now served. Kristin Glasgow sings your favorite love songs

Scrumptuous samples at places like the Pellston Market, agri-tours with knowledgable farmers, and fire side chats about artisan creations, such as wine, await you in northern Michigan. On this retreat, you will enjoy engaging conversations about chocolate, learn to cook gourmet recipes featuring chocolate, eat fabulous food, and appreciate the amenities.