🌱 Why Petoskey belongs on your shortlist for a quick lakeside escape
Petoskey, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Petoskey? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Petoskey belongs on your shortlist for a quick lakeside escape
- How Pellston’s full reopening affects Petoskey flyers this summer
- Which Gaylord standouts shined in district wins over Petoskey?
Also on today's calendar: Petoskey Ukulele Players and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 61.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 10 Michigan Lakeside Getaways That Are Perfect For An Easy Escape (everafterinthewoods.com) — Petoskey gets a dedicated spotlight as one of Michigan’s easiest lakeside weekend escapes, with Bayfront Park, Little Traverse Bay views, and downtown hilltop streets all within easy walking distance. The broader piece rounds up other waterfront towns, but emphasizes Petoskey’s relaxed charm, Petoskey-stone hunting, and the simple shift from shopping to swimming to evening bayfront walks. 
• Northern Michigan airport reopens cross runway after battling historic flooding for 7 weeks (mlive.com) — Air travelers from Petoskey now have full use of nearby Pellston Regional Airport again, as its cross runway has reopened after seven weeks of historic flooding. With both runways operating and some water still being pumped from taxi areas, the airport is ready for the busy summer season with daily Detroit and seasonal Chicago flights.
• Vote for the Gaylord Herald Times Athlete of the Week, May 25-31 (petoskeynews.com) — Petoskey athletes and fans may be interested that several Gaylord teams earned recent district wins over Petoskey in soccer, softball, and baseball, and those standout performances are now up for Athlete of the Week voting. Local readers can see which Gaylord players excelled against Petoskey and other opponents, then cast an online vote before Friday’s deadline.
📸 Around Petoskey
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Coffee @ Ten | The CTAC School of Ballet Video... →
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey, 461 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
10:00 am
Thursday June 4
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Other local events
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St. Louis Style Rib Night- Every Thursday
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Maple River Pub 3459 US 31 Brutus, MI 49716 -
Coffee @ Ten | The CTAC School of Ballet Video Crew: Historic dance in film
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey 461 E. Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770
10:00 am -
Fox's Pizza Den Petoskey Thursday Special →
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Petoskey, MI 49770
11:00 am -
Petoskey Ukulele Players →
Petoskey District Library, 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
12:30 pm -
Evening Open Play at the Library →
Petoskey District Library, 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
5:30 pm -
Live Music on the Patio at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club!
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce 00970 Marina Dr Boyne City, MI 49712
5:30 pm -
Friday Night Fish Fry
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Maple River Pub 3459 US 31 Brutus, MI 49716
Thursday June 4
Friday June 5
📣 Petoskey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Wake Up Petoskey
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Citizens National Bank located at 324 Michigan Street in downtown Petoskey
7:30 am -
Blood Drive-PHS Aux Gym
Petoskey High School Petoskey, MI 49770
8:30 am -
Sports Physical Clinic-PHS Main Gym
Petoskey High School Petoskey, MI 49770
6:00 pm -
Sports Physical Clinic - $15
Petoskey Public Schools PHS Main Gym
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Securing the grid starts with prevention.
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitor in Petoskey. Apply here.
- Boyne Resorts posted a job opening for IBH: Pool Attendant in Petoskey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petoskey here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harbor Springs
- Detours in place as M-119 repairs continue after spring flooding (9and10news.com)
- A look at what's ahead for Petoskey-area baseball, softball regional teams (petoskeynews.com)
Boyne City
- Boyne City's Sidney Bush proves to be built for tough postseason innings (petoskeynews.com)
Charlevoix
- Seniors on the T.A.R.T. Event Calendar Northern Express (northernexpress.com)
- Picnic in the Piazza Summer Kickoff Recess (northernexpress.com)
- Slow Roll TC (northernexpress.com)
Ok Petoskey! 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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