GRAYLING REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

213 N. James St., P.O. Box 406

Grayling, MI 49738

Phone 989-348-2921 Fax 989-348-7315

www.graylingchamber.com / executivedirector@graylingchamber.com

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Serving the Communities of Crawford County Since 1942

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm

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The Grayling Chamber staff will be out of the office this week Wednesday – Friday (October 23-25) to attend the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals Conference.

However, our office will remain open from 9am–3pm as we have some wonderful volunteers helping out!

Area Credit Unions and Chambers Unite for Good Children’s Miracle Network benefits from ICU Day event

Two local credit unions and five Chambers of Commerce combined forces to host a Business After Hours on Thursday, Oct. 17th

. The Unite

for Good-themed event, which drew business leaders from Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon and Crawford Counties, took place at Forest

Dunes Golf Club on International Credit Union Day. In keeping with the event’s theme, co-hosts North Central Area Credit Union and

Northland Area Federal Credit Union each pledged $250 donations to Children’s Miracle Network (CMN). The 50/50 drawing, run by

Chamber volunteers, generated $203 for the charity, and winner Tom Coors donated $100 of his proceeds. In total, $803 in donations were

collected for Children’s Miracle Network. Nearly 90 people participated in the evening’s festivities, enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a free concert

by musician Derek Boik, and a presentation about the positive impact of credit unions on the communities they serve. Numerous prize

giveaways included $100 gift cards donated by the credit unions, and a free round of golf for a party of four courtesy of Forest Dunes. “We

were excited to see so many business leaders come out and join us,” said Tracy Wilson of North Central, “Forest Dunes did an amazing job

with the food and transforming the venue into a cozy atmosphere. Derek Boik’s music was fantastic, and everyone had a wonderful time.”

Kelly Trainor of Northland added, “We were delighted to team up with North Central for such a special evening, and participation from the

chambers was amazing. Chamber volunteers from Grayling, Higgins Lake-Roscommon, Houghton Lake, St. Helen and West Branch all

joined us in making the evening a success. What a great way to show the Unite for Good spirit!” Unite for Good is the worldwide theme for

this year’s International Credit Union Day. For more information about credit unions, visit www.culinkmichigan.com.

Be a part of the Chamber's Tree for Festival of Trees Due to last year’s Chamber tree being such a huge success for GPA’s annual event (we won the “Best of

Show” trophy thanks to all those who donated last year ), the Grayling Chamber will be decorating a tree

again for this year's Festival of Trees to be held November 16th – December 1st in the Grayling Mini Mall.

We are inviting all Grayling Chamber Members to be a part of this year's Chamber tree! If you wish

to donate an ornament, *gift card or item from your business to be displayed on the Chamber's tree, please

drop off your item at the Chamber or contact us at 348-2921 by November 8th. ~ All participating

members will be listed as a sponsor on the tree. * Please note that items must be small enough to fit

appropriately on the tree (ex. gift cards can be rolled up and tied with a red ribbon, or placed in a small

envelope, etc) or under the tree. Let’s try to take home the trophy again this year!!

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NEW MEMBER Please join us in welcoming our newest Chamber Member

Monarch Millwork, Inc. Mr. Andrew Hees

989-348-8292 / (fax) 989-344-0672

2211 Industrial Street, Grayling, MI 49738

andy@monarchmillwork.com

Grab some friends and

HOP ON BOARD THE HOLIDAY EXPRESS

to Tanger Outlets in West Branch

Saturday, November 9th

Bus will pick up shoppers at the Grayling Chamber at 11:45am

and return to Grayling around 6:30pm

Tickets are $25/person and must be purchased in advance

by October 24th

(CASH ONLY)

Purchase your holiday express ticket at the following participating locations: Grayling Chamber of Commerce (Grayling) ~ 989-348-2921 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)

Tools to Teach (Gaylord) ~ 989-731-5503

or Tanger Outlets Service Center (West Branch) ~ 989-345-2594

Click on the flyer for details of this fun-filled ladies afternoon out!

Need Affordable Health Insurance?

NEW COVERAGE OPTIONS ARE HERE! Don’t miss this opportunity to sign up for affordable health care or to determine your

eligibility for expanded Medicaid. Open enrollment for insurance is October 1, 2013–March 31, 2014. NEED ASSISTANCE WITH

YOUR APPLICATION? WE’RE HERE FOR YOU. For free help making decisions that best fit your budget and specific needs, call the

Mercy Hospital Grayling Certified Application Counselors for help getting started. Visit us online at www.mercygrayling.com for updated

information that will help you get ready to apply. You can also call 800-33-MERCY or email mercygraylingenroll@trinity-health.org and

ask us to keep you informed. INFORMATIONAL VIDEO. www.mihealthanswers.com, http://mihealthconnect.com, http://healthcare.gov.

Exclusive Advertising Opportunity for CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY this Holiday Season!

Click here for Shop Local Promotional Package Opportunities

To take advantage of this fantastic program: Please contact Sheryl Coyne at Blarney Stone Broadcasting, Inc.

Phone: 989-348-6171 Cell: 248-797-0571 Email: sheryl@blarneystonebroadcasting.com

Exchange Student Needs a New Home

In need of a home for a boy named Pup from Thailand. He is here in Grayling now but needs a new home. He is in a

Welcome Home but his host family goes to Arizona and are leaving the 22nd of October. He is a wonderful young man.

His Dad is a Dr. and Mom a nurse. He has his own spending money and medical insurance. Host family would provide

a home, love and 3 meals a day. His English is very good. If you are interested in hosting an exchange student, please

call Laura Schans, CASE Area Rep, at 989-344-2313 or 989-619-0551.

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For a complete list of events visit www.graylingchamber.com

FREE Back Pain Seminar Tuesday, October 22

nd from 6:30-7:30pm at Dynamic Physical Therapy – Is back pain bringing you down? You don’t have to let chronic

back pain control your life. Learn how to effectively manage your pain and get back to living! Door Prize drawing! 989-348-3027.

Financial Literacy / Personal Finance Seminars in Grayling Tuesday Evenings (October 1

st – November 19

th) from 6pm – 7:30pm at Grayling Elementary School - Across the world, people are

being asked to assume more responsibility for their financial well-being. No longer is the popularity of pensions to be relied upon for your

retirement. Pensions have largely been replaced by 401(k) plans and other types of employer-sponsored retirement plans. Individuals must

now know not only how much to save for retirement, but also how to invest, and how to manage their retirement wealth. In order to help

those interested in managing their investments and retirement wealth, this fall Tomlyn Advisors is sponsoring a series of eight (8) Financial

Literacy / Personal Finance Seminars. They are being held in Crawford, Otsego and Roscommon Counties. We hope to see you at an

upcoming seminar. Contact Tom Ruden at 989-745-5535 with any questions. Click here for a list of seminars for Grayling.

NEW NIGHT ~ Open Mic Nights at the Ole Barn Open Mic Night has moved to Wednesdays (weekly) from 6-11pm at The Ole Barn - Hosted by Todd Aldrich. Come show off your

talent and enjoy our updated drink specials. Tell us a joke, Sing us a song, Read us a poem, Dance a jig (or not). Follow us on Facebook.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Assistance Open Enrollment: October 15

th – December 7

th - The Crawford County Commission on Aging (COA) & Senior Center is providing free

counseling and application assistance for those Crawford County residents who would like to review their Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

(Part D) for the 2014 year. Changes are made to the plan every year. It is very important to review your plan for both Medicare and

Medicaid beneficiaries each year. Trained counselors will help you review your options and determine what is covered and what costs you

will likely incur throughout the year. Call Karl Schreiner at the COA at 989-348-7123 and ask for an appointment during open enrollment.

Community Harvest Dinner Thursday, October 24

th from 4-6pm at the Grayling Senior Center – Menu: Cornish hens, mashed sweet potatoes, Roasted green beans

w/ mushrooms, fruit mix and apple pie. No reservations required. Suggested donation: $2.50 for 60+ and $5 for Under 60. Open to public.

Visual Journaling Fridays on Oct 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15 from 6:30-8:00pm at the AAV Gallery – the visual journal combines the visual with the written

word…all you need is desire to explore your creativity and your inner world and to try something new! Cost $60 person. Beginners and all

skill levels welcome. Stop into the AAV Gallery or call 989-312-3660 to sign up.

Jack O’ Lantern Hay Rides October 25

th – 30

th at Wellington Farm Park – come visit us and take a jack o’ lantern hayride through the park. Call 348-5187 for details

Friday, Oct. 25th

at Ramada Inn & Conference Center, Grayling

Registration 9:00-9:30am / Summit at 9:30am-3:30pm

Ignite Sessions are fast-paced vignettes about best practices and employer resources. Breakout Sessions for

your input on attracting and retaining talent. Vendor Booths - Colleges, Michigan Business 2 Business, PTAC,

SBTDC & more!

ADVANCED TICKETS - $20.00 includes morning coffee and lunch.

Call with questions: Amy (989) 733-8548 ext. 2303 or Kelli (989) 539-2173.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Officials from cities, townships, counties, local employers, educators, economic development organizations

and community based organizations. Register and pay online here

Forest of Fear 4 weekends of October (Fridays & Saturdays) from dark (approx. 7pm) until 11pm at 1316 Stephan Bridge Rd off M-72 East in

Grayling – Come and join the fun with us on our haunted trail walk! If you are faint of heart, have high blood pressure or just PLAIN

CHICKEN, you may want to stay at home! Guaranteed to scare the unscareable!! Admission is $5/person (adults & kids). Proceeds will

be donated to local charities. Call 989-390-6241 or visit forestoffeargrayling.webs.com for further details.

Grayling Farmer’s Markets ~ SATURDAY’S ONLY THIS WINTER

~ SATURDAY market has moved to Grayling Mini Mall from 10am-2pm throughout winter.

Accepting Bridge Card, Project Fresh, and WIC. INTERESTED VENDORS - contact Beth Hubbard at (989) 619-3539 or via

email at bhubbard@cityofgrayling.org / Farm Market Updates.

Textile Design – Bandanas Saturday, October 26

th from 1-3pm at the AAV Gallery - For ages 6 & up - 1 day workshop with Ruth Hankins. Cost: $10 per student

Materials Fee $10. We will use permanent markers to create designs on white bandanas. Then use isopropyl alcohol dripped from an eye

dropper to “bleed” the colors into each other. When the colors dry again, they are completely permanent and washable. All materials and

supplies will be provided. Stop into the gallery or call 989-312-3660 to sign up.

Halloween SPOOKtacular Saturday, Oct 26

th from 1-4pm in the Grayling Elementary School Gymnasium. For kids ages Kindergarten through 5

th grade. Join us

for an afternoon of dancing, games, snacks, prizes and costume contest! Admission ~ $5 (pay at the door). Fundraiser sponsored by the

AuSable Boosters for Competitive Dance. Contact Allison Smith at als6182@yahoo.com for details.

Children's (Pre-5th grade) Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct 26

th from 3-6pm at the Grayling American Legion Hall - The American Legion Post #106 Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting

a children's (Pre-5th grade) Halloween Carnival. Admission is free and a donation for the local food pantry is suggested. Dress up and enjoy

this family oriented event. There will be food and prizes for everyone.

Teens (6th-12th grades) Halloween Bowling Party Saturday, Oct 26

th from 5-8pm at the Grayling American Legion Bowling Alley - The American Legion Lounge and Lanes will be

sponsoring a Teens (6th-12th grades) Halloween Bowling Party. Admission is $5 per person, with Blacklight Glo-Bowling, free shoe rental

and snacks provided. Judges Choice Costume Contest as well.

Family Fare Walk Through Monday, October 28

th at 9am at the NEW Family Fare (formerly Glen’s Market) in Grayling – the community is invited to do a walk

through with Connie (Store Director) and Mark (Vice President) of the remodeled Family Fare here in Grayling. This is a chance to ask any

questions regarding the transition from Glen’s Market to Family Fare. Meet at the Service Desk at 9am if you wish to join us.

Spike’s Halloween Costume & Devil’s Night Party Wednesday, October 30

th from 9pm – Midnight at Spike’s Keg O’ Nails - Wear your best costume as there

will be a costume contest! Put on your dancing shoes as Adam Hoppe will be playing LIVE from 9pm –

Midnight! There will also be “Blood Light” on draft for the not so faint of heart.

Halloween Party at the Senior Center Thursday, October 31

st at 4pm at the Grayling Senior Center - The public is invited to join us for a special evening of fun on Halloween.

Seniors are encouraged to come in costume and join us for dinner at 5pm. Eight prizes will be given for the most unrecognizable Senior (60

and over). Judging and awards will occur at 5:30pm. The cost for the dinner is $5.00 for those under 60 and a suggested donation of $2.50

for everyone 60 and older.

Halloween Parade & Trick or Treating * Halloween Parade - Thursday, October 31

st at 1pm on Michigan Avenue – come watch and cheer on the little ones

as they strut through downtown in their best costumes!

* Trick or Treating – Thursday, October 31st from 5-8pm in Grayling – homes and businesses throughout Grayling

in the downtown area and the business loop invite families to come out and “trick or treat”. Join in the fun IF YOU DARE!

Community Family Funfest Thursday, October 31

st from 6-8pm at Resurrection Life Center (2640 West M 72, Grayling) – the community is invited to our 6th

annual funfest event. There will be hayrides, bonfire, hot dogs, candy, trunk or treats, prizes, bounce house and games. For more information

contact the church at 989-348-1000. Come join in this safe and fun event in our community!

Tanger Outlet Trick or Treat Thursday, October 31

st from 5-7pm at Tanger Outlet Center in West Branch - Tanger trick or treat – 5 – 7 p.m., while supplies last.

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan coming to Grayling Thursday, October 31

st from 10am until gone at Grayling High School – Food Bank of Eastern Michigan will have a food truck at the

Grayling High School beginning and 10:00 a.m. until gone. Bring your own box. For Crawford County residents only.

Crossover Program Friday, November 1

st (Classes will be held the 1st Friday of every month) at 11am at Resurrection Life Center in Grayling – New

Pregnancy Center will be partnering with Resurrection Life Center of Grayling to offer a new service to many in our community. Young

moms having their first child can come join us & earn the items needed for your baby! Please call 989-732-1626 to inquire or to make

reservations. Space is limited and must be reserved to attend.

Open Mic Night at Thanks A Latte’ Friday, November 1

st from 6-8pm at Thanks A Latte’ – come share your talent or just sit back and

enjoy some of our fabulous local talent. Call 989-348-4006 for details.

Celebrate Grayling Recovery Saturday, November 2

nd at 6pm at Treetops Resort & Spa – Come celebrate the resilience of the

Grayling Golf Team. Our boys have fought back to once again play the game they love. Come join us

as we celebrate Grayling Strong, Viking Tough! Dinner, Silent & Live Auctions, Remembrances and

Video Tribute. Up for Auction at the event: Exciting golf packages, rock & roll items, and great local

services! The members of the 2013 golf team will receive new clubs from Nike and play a 9-hole

exhibition at 3pm and welcome supporters, family & friends to join them in celebrating the ongoing

community support. Please RSVP to Dianne Tobin at 989-344-3506. Tickets are $50/person or $350

for a table of 8, and are available at the door, however this event is expected to sell out!

Play with Clay Saturdays, November 2

nd, 9

th & 16

th from Noon – 2pm at the AAV Gallery – a 3-week class clay tile making class for ages 6 and up.

Cost is $20/student + $10 Materials Fee. Pre-registration required by stopping into the gallery or calling 989-275-5000, Ext. 279.

Adult Pinch Pot Workshop Saturdays, November 2

nd, 9

th & 16

th from 3-5pm at the AAV Gallery – a 3-week clay sculpting class for adults. Cost is $30/student + $16

Materials Fee. Pre-registration required by stopping into the gallery or calling 989-275-5000, Ext. 279.

Pre-season Sale PLUS Season Opening Cider Press Party * PRE SEASON SALE: Saturday, November 2

nd – Wednesday, November 20

th at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters

* SEASON OPENING CIDER PRESS PARTY: Sunday, Nov. 3rd

& Monday, Nov. 4th

at Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Headquarters is open daily starting Saturday, November 2nd, with hours from 9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm Sun, and 10am-

5:30pm Mon-Thurs. We’re welcoming in the 2013-14 season with the largest selection of ski equipment and winter clothing that you’ll see

all year… and almost ALL of it is 20-50% off! Come see us and find fantastic savings on closeouts from Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon,

Atomic, Alpina, and Swix. All these items are at least 40% OFF! Close out Fischer Carbonlite Skating Hole skis 40% OFF. Closeout

Salomon Equipe 10 Classic Skis 60% OFF! Get your wardrobe ready for winter weather without breaking the bank! Stop in and save up to

50% on last season’s clothing from The North Face, Columbia, Under Armour, Brooks, and more. Also check out our huge selection of this

year’s clothing from all your favorite brands, including Patagonia! We’ll also host a cider press party throughout the weekend! Make

homemade cider with our vintage cider press and eat fresh baked goodies on the sun deck all Saturday and Sunday. The ski trails are open

and free to the public! Try out the all-terrain C.A.T. Skis, the newest way to XC ski without snow. Or, try a pair of the ever-popular Nordic

Ski Walking Poles and take your trail walking to a new level! Free demos until the snow flies 2013/2014 Event Calendar

Doe’s Morning Out Sunday, November 3

rd from 9am – 1pm at Days Inn (Grayling) – Hit the shopping bull eye before hunting season. Admission: Canned

good (to benefit the Crawford County Community Christian Help Center). Snacks, Giveaways, and independent local consultants from Mary

Kay, Origami Owl, Scentsy, Mirabella, Jamberry Nails, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, PartyLite, Tastefully Simple Paparazzi Accessories, and

Nerium. Contact Sasha Weaver at 989-390-0103 for further details.

Enjoying the Holiday with Diabetes - Transforming the Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, November 4

th from 6-8pm at Days Inn Grayling - Provided by Mercy Hospital Grayling’s Diabetes Education

Program and Dietitian Services. *Learn how to prepare several healthy, low carb Thanksgiving side dishes *Taste test 4 remakes

of classic side dishes *Diabetes education materials *Door prizes will be given away throughout the evening. For more

information or to RSVP, please contact the Diabetes Education office at (989) 348-0455.

GE School Book Fair Tues. Nov. 5

th 8-9am/3-6pm, Wed. Nov. 6

th 8-9am/12:30-7pm, Thurs. Nov. 7

th 8-9am/12:30-4:30pm, Fri. Nov. 8

th 8-9am/3-5pm at GE

Multipurpose Room (old GE Library).

Blood Drive Wednesday, November 6

th from 12 Noon - 5:45pm at Grayling American Legion - To schedule an appointment please call

1-800-RED CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet

weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate

blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

Baby to Toddler Closet Thursday, November 7

th from 11am-3pm and Thursday, November 21

st from 11am-7pm in the basement of Michelson Memorial

United Methodist Church - runs the 1st Thursday of the month from 11-3 (no customers taken after 2:30pm) and 3rd Thursday 11-7 (no

clients after 6:30 pm). For more information, please contact Rose Mary Nelson at 989-348-2985.

KCPA Presents Etta May and the Southern Fried Chicks “Bambi on the Hood” Saturday, November 9

th at 8pm at Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts – Tickets: $30 Section A/B, $25

Section C VALUE SHOW: Season ticket price $20 Section A/B, $17 Section C with Build-Your-Own-Season

purchase. Direct from Country Music Television, this two-hour stand-up comedy extravaganza is KCPA’s

homage to the opening of rifle season in Michigan. Join four of the country’s best comediennes, including Etta

May, American Comedy Award’s female stand-up comedian of the year, on a hysterical romp through the trials

and tribulations of deer camp widowdom, child rearing and rural rhetoric in heels. Sold out across the country, the

“queens of southern sass” tell it like no one else can, especially Etta May, Minnie Pearl with a Migraine! For

details visit www.ettamay.com or www. southernfriedchicks.com. To purchase tickets visit www.kirtlandcenter.com/southern-fried-chicks.

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