• Earlier Than the Bird

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    Name: Earlier Than the Bird
    Date: November 18, 2017
    Time: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
    Event Description:
    The 10th annual Boyne City "Earlier Than The Bird" holiday shopping event is Saturday, Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Kick off the season with friends and family, coffee and holiday shopping specials - all while in the comfort of your pajamas. By holding the event the Saturday before Thanksgiving, 30 merchants are inviting customers to get an "early bird" preview of all the great holiday shopping available. Merchants are offering special deals along with refreshments. In addition, those shoppers who wear their pajamas and stop at the Chamber office will receive an exclusive Earlier Than The Bird coffee mug (pictured), while supplies last. (Sorry, sweats and workout clothes are not eligible as pajamas). The Chamber office will also give you a list of all participating stores with details on their discount offers. The event is sponsored by the Boyne City Main Street Program and the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Chamber at 231-582-6222.
    > DROP YOUR KIDS:
    BOYNE DISTRICT LIBRARY - “Polar Express Pajama Party,” movie and fun from 8 to 11 a.m. 
    CREATE COMMUNITY ARTS STUDIO, 151 Ray St. - “Painting in your Pajamas,” 9-11a.m., $10 all supplies included.


    > Here are all the special offers: (Print PDF flier)
    Unless stated, these specials are good only from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, and may not be combined with other discounts.
    52 WEEKENDS, 101 Water St. Save with our Buy-One-Get-One-Free offers that you love! Slippers, gloves and boot socks. Free Natural Life shopping bags with a purchase while they last. Fall Clothing 25% off. Enter our Christmas basket giveaway. Enjoy delicious baked goods. Check our Facebook and Instagram pages for offers and wear your PJ's to receive these deals.
    ALPINE CHOCOLAT HAUS, One Water St. 25% off everything in the store, 7-11 a.m.
    BOYNE ARTS COLLECTIVE, 214 Water St. Drawing for a local artist’s painting. Also, items for $25 or under will be marked with a red snowflake.
    BOYNE CITY BAKERY, 110 S. Lake St. Dress in pajamas, receive a free coffee or tea with purchase of a baked good or $1 off any drink and baked good combo. 
    BOYNE CITY FARMERS MARKET, The first 15 shoppers (in pajamas) will receive $10 Market Money. Our new indoor location is the lobby of City Hall, 319 N. Lake St. 
    BOYNE CITY HARDWARE, 200 Water St.
      7:00-8:00 am: 20% off storewide* 
      8:00-9:00 am: 15% off storewide*
      9:00-10:00 am: 10% off storewide*
      10:00-11:00 am: 5% off storewide*
    First 25 shoppers in their pajamas to spend $25 or more receive a complimentary gift bag valued at over $40. *Discount is only available to shoppers in pajamas; not available on UPS, DNR licenses, in-store services, keys, power tools, grills, or Yeti coolers.
    BOYNE CO-OP TRUE VALUE, 113 S. Park St. 10% off Husqvarna Snow Throwers, 20% off all winter hats, gloves & socks, & 25% off Christmas lights.
    BOYNE COUNTRY ANTIQUES, 111 S. Lake St. and 02113 M75 North. 25% off storewide from 7-11 at both locations - 30% off to those in PJ's. Free coffee & treats downtown. Also buy a $50 gift card & get $10 off any item over $30 - coupon for yourself.
    BOYNE TRADING COMPANY, 109 Water St.
    7-11 am save 25% to 40% off Vera Bradley & Life is Good. 
    7-8 am save 50% off storewide. 8-9 am save 40% off storewide. 
    9-11am save 30% off storewide. Sweet treats for all shoppers!
    CAFE SANTÉ, One Water Street. Every bird needs breakfast. Wear pajamas (not sweats or workout clothes) OR show a receipt dated 11/18/17 from an “Earlier than the Bird" participating merchant from 8 to 11 a.m. and get 10% off your breakfast/lunch bill. Also $100 = $120: for every $100 worth of Magnum Hospitality gift certificates, receive an additional $20 bonus certificate. (Bonus certif. may be redeemed Jan. 1 - May 31, 2018.)
    CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN Resale Store, 1100 Boyne Avenue. Fill a plastic grocery bag with clothes for $6, from 930-5:30 Nov. 18th.
    CHARLEVOIX COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, 614 Beardsley - half off all Dog and Cat adoptions! Applications must be pre-approved by 5 p.m. Friday November 17, so come and get your adoption application, or grab it online at www.charlevoixhumane.org and drop it off at the shelter. Info at 231-582-7774 or pets@charlevoixhumane.org.

    CINDIFRANCO’S COOL STUFF, 309 S. Lake St. Retirement Blow-Out. 

    7-8 a.m. 70% off.         
    8-9 a.m. 65% off
    9-10 a.m. 60% off.      
    10-11 a.m. 55% off
    Check our Christmas decorations - trees, garland, figurines more. All store fixtures too. Also serving fabulous oatmeal with fixings bar. 
    COUNTRY NOW & THEN / UP THE LAZY RIVER, 211 E. Water St. The Early Bird gets the Specials. Wear your pajamas to take advantage of these specials .  First 25 people wearing their pajamas who purchase $10 or more will receive a special gift. From 7 to 8 am 25% off most items, 8:01 to 9 am 20% off most items, 9:01 to 11 am 15% off most items. Beverage and breakfast treats.  While shopping, fill out your Christmas Wish List. 
    FORGOTTEN TREASURES, 209 S. Lake St. 20% off storewide from 7-11am, continuing with 10% off storewide until close. 
    FRESHWATER ART GALLERY - 217 S. Lake St. - We will provide treats and libations.
    GRAIN TRAIN, 104 S. Park St. 
    20% off everything in the store, 7-8 a.m.
    10% off everything from 8-11 a.m.
    I LOVE BOYNE CITY, 101 Water St. Buy one sweatshirt, get one half price. Snacks provided.
    INSPIRED LIVING, 119 Water St. First 25 people wearing pajamas receive 50% off any single item. Anyone wearing pajamas receives these discounts:
      7-8 a.m., 25% off all purchases
      8:01-9 a.m., 20% off all purchases
      9:01 - noon ~ 15% off all purchases. Homemade Earl Grey Almond Biscottis, Teeccinno Herbal Coffee and Mimosas for everyone.
    KILWIN'S CHOCOLATES of Boyne City, 102 E. Water St. 
    Buy 1 slice of fudge, get one slice free (of equal or lesser value). All other items 25% off, 7-11 a.m. Enjoy free special treats and sample Kilwins original hot chocolate.
    LOCAL FLAVOR BOOKSTORE, 125 Water Street. 
    7-8 a.m. - 25% off all books; 20% off Bulk Coffee; Free 12oz Brewed Coffee with $25 purchase.
    8-9 a.m. - 20% off all books; 15% off Bulk Coffee; Free 12oz Brewed Coffee with $25 purchase.
    9-10 a.m. - 15% off all books; 10% off Bulk Coffee.
    10-11 a.m. - 10% off all books; 5% off Bulk Coffee.
    12-4 p.m. - Unadvertised specials - changing hourly.
    7 a.m.-12 noon - Meet author Jeffery L. Schatzer as he signs his heart-warming book, "Visions of Sugar Plums: Twenty Years Behind The Beard." Bring your children in to meet the man behind the beard.
    MARY’S OF BOYNE, 108 S. Lake St. Come in your PJ's, enjoy our breakfast bar and get 30% off purchase from 7 to 8, 25% off from 8 to 11, 20% off the rest of the day. Sale includes all new fall/ winter fashions, jewelry and accessories. Spend $25+ and you are eligible for door prizes. Does not include clearance sale fashions or gift certificates. 
    NORTH PERK COFFEE, 202 S. Lake St. From 630-11am: Your choice of $1 off any drink OR buy one/get one 12oz lattes. All of our bagged coffee (which is organic, fair-trade and locally roasted in-house) will be 25% off. Additionally, Moxie Chocolates (local organic chocolates) will have a pop-up shop to join the festivities!
    PENINSULA, 112 Water St. 25% off storewide 7 to 8 a.m.  
    20% off storewide 8 to 9 a.m. 15% off storewide until 9a.m.- close.
    SHAGGY'S SKIS, 444 Boyne Ave. All-day offer - $100 off the purchase of a pair of new skis, and a free beanie with purchase of a sweatshirt. 
    SMITTEN DESIGNS, 118 Water St. We will have a Bloody Mary Bar. 30% off entire purchase 7-9am excludes consignment, and 20% after 9 for the rest of the day and giveaways throughout the day.
    SUBWAY, 114 Water St. Opening two hours early at 7am. Buy one, get one any sandwich with a purchase of a 30 oz. drink until 11am.
    SWEETGRASS CUSTOM FRAMING, 114 E Main St. Open 7-11am. 35% off custom framing (bigger savings if you choose an in-stock frame). 25 custom framed Michigan-themed items under $100.
    WINE EMPORIUM & MARKET, 123 Water St. Complimentary Quiche Lorraine and coffee. 10% off wine and 20% off merchandise and specialty foods. Excludes all Fustini’s products.
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