🌱 Want 113 acres near Ellsworth? Here’s how to bid.

Morning Ellsworth! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want 113 acres near Ellsworth? Here’s how to bid.

Also on today's calendar: East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf....

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 61.
• Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• You can own Great Lakes waterfront property through Michigan DNR land auction (freep.com subscription) — If you’ve ever dreamed of owning land near Ellsworth, the state is auctioning a 113‑acre Marion Township parcel with Marion Creek running through it as part of a larger DNR surplus land sale. Online bidding for properties across 27 Michigan counties runs in August, with registration and absentee bids open in advance.
   

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📸 Around Ellsworth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellsworth

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday June 4

• Northern Michigan Food Donation Workshop →
  King Orchards - Home Farm, 4620 M-88, Central Lake
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday June 5

• East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf... →
  Mallard Golf Club, 9569 Bailey Rd, East Jordan
  1:00 pm

Saturday June 27

• Friske's Strawberry Social →
  Friske's Farm Market, 10743 US-31, Ellsworth
  9:00 am

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📣 Ellsworth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• 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
• Rotary Youth Exchange Informational Meeting
  Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
  5:30 pm
• Charlevoix Data Center Meeting
  Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
  6:00 pm
• Small group Inductive Bible
  Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 4

• FenFest - A Weekend Celebration of Wetlands ... →
  Grass River Natural Area, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire
  9:00 am
• Boyne District Library Playgroup →
  Boyne District Library, 201 E Main St, Boyne City
  10:00 am
• Charlevoix Public Library Storytime →
  Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix
  10:30 am
• Storytime in the Garden
  Charlevoix Public Library 220 West Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, US
  10:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Charlevoix. Apply here.
• Aldi Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker in Charlevoix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellsworth here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Charlevoix

• 10 Michigan Lakeside Getaways That Are Perfect For An Easy Escape (everafterinthewoods.com)
• Seniors on the T.A.R.T. Event Calendar Northern Express (northernexpress.com)
• Slow Roll TC (northernexpress.com)

Boyne City

• Boyne City's Sidney Bush proves to be built for tough postseason innings (petoskeynews.com)

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Ok Ellsworth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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