From the Petoskey News-Review: There’s a lot going on in Boyne City. The city’s population surged by more than 6 percent in the last decade, new businesses are open, a factory is under construction and the list of community events never ends. Some say Boyne City is the “jewel of Charlevoix County,” but it’s irrefutable that the town bucked economic trends in recent years and found its niche as a popular place to visit, live or retire. Full story.Watch our video.
 
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 > Fun Things to Do in the Boyne Area - Details  
Jan. 28 - Farmers Market, red building next to Boyne Library, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday.
Feb. 4 - Winterfest games, music, chili cook-off, scavenger hunt, cross-country ski races and tours. Details
Feb. 10-11 - Chocolate-Covered Boyne, downtown stores and restaurants
Feb. 16 - Business After Hours, Water Street Center, 5 W. Main Street, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m
Feb 25 - Paint the Town Red fund-raiser for Boyne City Booster Foundation, Boyne Mountain, 6 p.m. Tickets available at Local Flavor or from any committee member. | Sponsor info
Feb. 28 - Presidential Primary Election
March - Boyne City High School Spring Musical, Performing Arts Center
March - Irish Heritage Festival – music, dance, films, dinner
March 3 - Charlevoix Area Humane Society Mystery Dinner, 6 p.m. social, 7 p.m. dinner, 231-582-6774
March 15 - Business After Hours at Lynda's Real Estate, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
March 23 - Regional Business After Hours (4 chambers) at Castle Farms, 5 to 9 p.m.
March 16-18 - Carnival Weekend, Boyne Mountain
April 21-22 - Chef's Challenge, Boyne Mountain
April 26 - 4th Annual Chamber Business Expo, former Carter’s Building, 3 to 7 p.m.
> Full online calendar with links * 2012 Calendar as printable 1-page PDF