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For further information on events in the Indian River area, please contact the Indian River Chamber of Commerce at 231-238-9325 or 1-800-EXIT-310 or info@irchamber.com. If you have an event that you would like to add to the calendar please send info to: info@irtourism.com or 231-238-0949 (fax)

2008 Annual Awards Dinner

The Indian River Chamber of Commerce held their 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Monday Evening, March 10th at the Indian River Golf Club. The Awards Dinner is an opportunity for the Chamber to recognize businesses and individuals in the community who have made a significant difference to the local society. Awards were given for the following:

Member of the Year:
Inland Lakes Education Foundation
Given in recognition of a chamber member who has taken initiative to make a significant contribution and who has had a favorable impact in our community through volunteer excellence.


Member of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director and Richard deVore, Inland Lakes Education Foundation

Citizen of the Year: Pat and Jane McGinnis
Given in recognition of the person in our community who best exemplifies excellence in community service and leadership.


Citizen of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, Pat McGinnis and Jane McGinnis

Organization of the Year: Arch Ministries, Inc.
Given in recognition of a member community service organization that has made a significant contribution and whose leadership accentuates the mission of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce.


Organization of the Year: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director and Pat Kolb, Arch Ministries, Inc.

Beautification: Burt Lake Preservation Association & Tuscarora Township for the Green Dock Project
Given in recognition of a chamber business that has made a significant contribution toward the beautification of the Indian River Area.


Beautification: Mike Cherveny, Burt Lake Preservation Association, Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, and Eric Jacobson, Tuscarora Township Supervisor

Lifetime Achievement: Eric Jacobson
Awarded to an individual who through unselfish devotion contributes to the quality of life of the Indian River community.


Lifetime Achievement: Rebecca Behm, Executive Director, Eric Jacobson
 

2008 Regional Calendar of Events

Dates are subject to change, you may wish to call ahead

August

 27        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165

 30        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325 

30-31   Arts and Crafts Dockside – www.stignace.com

 September

1          51st  Annual Labor Day Bridge Walk – Mackinaw City – www.mackinawbridge.org

 1          State Street Bridge Walk & Community Picnic – Cheboygan 231-627-7183

 3          Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165

 5-7       Sidewalk Sales – Mackinaw City    www.mackinawchamber.com

 5-6       Hopps of Fun a Festival of Beer and Wine – Mackinaw City  - www.mackinawchamber.com

6          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 6-7       Royal Craft Show, Charlevoix – 231-237-0884

 10        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Cruise Night – Indian River Eagles Club 5pm – 9pm   (231)238-5165

 12-14   17th Annual on the Waterfront – Car/Toy/Truck Show & Swap Meet – www.nostalgia-prod.com

 13        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 13        Northern Rods ‘n Rides Car Show – Indian River Eagles Club  9:00am – 4:00pm  (231) 238-5165

 13        9th Annual Sturgeon for Tomorrow Banquet – www.sturgeonfortomorrow.org

 12-14   Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show – St. Ignace – www.auto-shows.com

 13-14   Big Mac Shoreline Fall Scenic Bike Tour and Ride Across the Mackinac Bridge –             www.mackinawchamber.com

 20        Burt Lake Marina’s Annual In-Water Boat Show – 10am – 4pm    www.burtlakemarina.com

 20        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 27        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 October

TBA     Indian River Women’s Club Auction and Dinner – 5:15pm at the Indian River Golf Club  231-238-7201

TBA     Snowmobile Swap Meet – Rental Express 8am – 5pm  231-238-9696

 3-5       Boyne City Harvest and Heritage Festival – Boyne city   www.boynechamber.com

 3-5       PRTA Retriever Field Trial – Onaway   989-733-2403

 4          Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 4          St. Ignace Bayside Fall Fest & The Great Pumpkin Roll – St. Ignace    www.stignace.com  

10-12   29th Annual Apple Festival – Downtown Charlevoix 10am   www.charlevoix.org

 10-14   The Great Pumpkin Hunt – www.mackinawchamber.com

 11        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 11        27th Annual $15,000 Raffle – Indian River www.irchamber.com

 18        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 18        14th Annual Leaf Peeker Craft Show – 10am – 4pm  East Jordan   www.ejchamber.org

 25        Indian River Grower’s Market – 9:00am – 1:00pm  Bowen’s Corner Indian River  (231)238-9325

 November

8          Deer Hunters Ball A Benefit for the American Red Cross– 6:00pm at Nubs Nob   231-348-7666

 15        Northern Michigan’s Largest Buck Pole – Pat & Gary’s Party Store – Indian River

 15        JRAC Holiday Art & Craft Show – East Jordan   10am – 4pm  www.ejchamber.org  

28        28th Annual Indian River Christmas Craft Show – Inland Lakes School www.irchamber.com

 28        An Indian River Christmas – 5pm Downtown Indian River 231-238-7362

 28        Boyne City Open House and Santa Parade – Boyne City www.boynechamber.com

 29        Cheboygan Christmas Craft Show at the K of C Hall in Cheboygan 231-627-5350

December

 5-7       Christmas in Mackinaw – www.mackinawchamber.com

 6          Parade of Lights – Cheboygan 231-627-7183

 6          Pictures with Santa – Citizens National Bank in Cheboygan 3pm – 5pm   231-627-7111

 6          Parade of Lights – Cheboygan  www.cheboygan.com

 14        Community Christmas Cantata – 2:00pm – www.mackinawchamber.com

 19        Good Morning Cheboygan – Citizens National Bank in Cheboygan  7:30am – 9:00am    231-627-7111

 

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