🌱 How a new grant could ease Charlevoix’s worker and childcare crunch
Charlevoix, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers Charlevoix! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new grant could ease Charlevoix’s worker and childcare crunch
- Why big-boat captains increasingly favor Lake Charlevoix over other lakes
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Friday: Sunny, warm and humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Frey Foundation grant boosts Northern Michigan hiring efforts (petoskeynews.com) — A new $10,000 Frey Foundation grant will help the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance support Charlevoix and Emmet County employers in recruiting and keeping workers, while tackling childcare and housing challenges. With most local businesses citing staffing shortages, the initiative aims to expand the workforce, strengthen career pathways, and boost the regional economy for residents and employers alike. 
• Best Boating Lakes in Michigan: From Inland Gems to Great Lakes Harbors (thumbwind.com) — Michigan boaters get a detailed guide to matching their vessel with the right waters, from deep inland lakes like Torch, Higgins, and Lake Charlevoix to challenging Great Lakes harbors. The piece explains why captains of larger cruisers often favor Lake Charlevoix’s deep, protected basins and Pine River Channel access, while also outlining 2026 safety rules and invasive-species requirements.
📸 Around Charlevoix
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Upcoming Events in
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Kid's Crafternoons: Picture Frame Decorating
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
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Planning Commission Meeting →
Charlevoix, MI Calendar, 210 State St. Council Chambers, Charlevoix
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Moving Forward Charlevoix
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
6:45 pm -
Mahjong Group
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
11:45 am -
Digital Skills Drop-In
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
1:00 pm -
The Life of Waunetta Dominic
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
6:00 pm -
Charlevoix Library Knitters
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
10:00 am -
Gentle Movement Class
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
10:15 am
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Storytime in the Garden
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
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Mahjong Group
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
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Love Walloon: The Stars of Walloon →
Lavender Hill Farm, 7354 Horton Bay Rd N, Boyne City
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Charlevoix Photography Club
Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Need help installing a car seat?
The Michigan State Police is hosting a Child Safety Seat Inspection at the Elk Rapids Fire Department ( 209 Bridge St.) on August 7 from 10:00 to 12… (Nextdoor )
- Family Farm & Home posted a job opening for Team Member-Charlevoix in Charlevoix. Apply here.
- SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Janitor in Charlevoix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Charlevoix here.
🗞 Nearby News
Petoskey
- < Michigan voters head to the polls for high-profile Democratic Senate primary (npr.org)
- Tomato time: These restaurant dishes are bursting with summer flavor (detroitnews.com)
- Finding Your Voice as a Woman Writer Raised on Books by Men (electricliterature.com)
Boyne City
- Boyne City finalizes settlement with former city manager Cain (petoskeynews.com)
- Bergman wins GOP primary for northern Michigan US House seat (detroitnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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