MEETINGS & EVENTS CALENDAR

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May
25
Thu
Lank Bank Authority Meeting
May 25 @ 10:00 am

The Emmet County Land Bank Authority will hold their monthly meeting in the Commissioner’s Board Room, across from the Treasurer’s Office, on the first floor of the County Building in Downtown Petoskey, 200 Division Street. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Land Bank Authority.

May
31
Wed
James Webb Space Telescope Mission Update
May 31 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

James Webb Space Telescope has been fully operational for about a year now.  Launched on Christmas Day, 2021, it is the first of the next generation of space telescopes.  This presentation by NOMAC will explore the technology of this new instrument and the significant discoveries it has made to date.

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Jun
5
Mon
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building at 200 Division Street in downtown Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Board of Commissioners website section.     

Jun
8
Thu
Planning Commission Meeting
Jun 8 @ 7:00 pm

The Emmet County Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building, 200 Division Street, Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning office at (231) 439-8998 or email to [email protected]. Please visit the Planning Commission website section to view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes.

Visit the Planning & Zoning Page Here

Jun
13
Tue
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
Jun 13 @ 12:30 pm

 The Parks & Recreation Board will hold a meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at McGulpin Point Lighthouse (Barn), 500 Headlands Road, Mackinaw City, Michigan

Canceled – Crooked River Lock Consortium Meeting
Jun 13 @ 4:00 pm


PUBLIC NOTICE

Emmet County Crooked River Lock Consortium Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Crooked River Lock Consortium meeting previously scheduled for
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 is CANCELLED.

The next meeting of the Crooked River Lock Consortium is set for 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Jun
14
Wed
Construction Resources Committee Meeting
Jun 14 @ 10:00 am

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That the County of Emmet Construction Resources Committee will meet on:

Wednesday, June 14, 2023
at 10:00 am.

to be held in person at
3434 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, in the Health Department conference room.

All Construction Resources Committee Members, including David Boyer, Rich Ginop, Martin VanBerlo, Scott Kennard, Al Towne, Steve Boettger, David Lauria, and Tom Fairbairn will be attending the meeting in person. Contact information for the Construction Resource Committee Members can be found on the Emmet County Website (www.emmetcounty.org).

Canceled – Historical Commission Meeting
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
The Emmet County Historical Commission Meeting
previously scheduled for

4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2022
is CANCELED

The next meeting of the Emmet County Historical Commission is set for 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Jun
15
Thu
Construction Board of Appeals Meeting
Jun 15 @ 2:00 pm

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of Emmet

Building Inspection Department
Construction Board of Appeals

will meet on:

Thursday, June 15, 2023
at 2:00PM

in the

Board of Commissioners Room
200 Division St
Petoskey, MI 49770

Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building at 200 Division Street in downtown Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Board of Commissioners website section.     

Northern Lights and Spectroscopy
Jun 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

What are the northern lights and how do we see them? Formally called the aurora borealis, those beautiful reds, greens, and purples in the sky are an atmospheric phenomenon resulting from complex interactions between solar particles and the Earth’s magnetic field. We’ll look at the physics behind the aurora and get a good idea of what to do to see it well.

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Jun
17
Sat
Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Jun 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Each year, Emmet County Parks and Recreation invites the public and campers to a free pancake and sausage breakfast for Father’s Day at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga. Breakfast will run 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 17.
There is no charge for the breakfast. Campers are invited to enjoy breakfast at Camp Petosega’s Rec Hall.

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Jun
20
Tue
Advisory Committee on Aging Meeting
Jun 20 @ 2:00 pm

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Advisory Committee on Aging

The Advisory Committee on Aging will meet on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners’ Room, 200 Division Street, Petoskey, Michigan.  

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Jun 20 @ 6:00 pm

The Emmet County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the regular meetings at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, across from the Treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building, 200 Division Street, Petoskey. Those attending in-person must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning office at (231) 348-1735 or email to [email protected]. Please visit the ZBA website section to view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes.

Visit the ZBA Page Here

Jun
21
Wed
Introduction to Binocular Astronomy
Jun 21 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm

At the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, we frequently are asked what the best telescope for beginners is.  Our answer is a good pair of binoculars.  This presentation will discuss various types of binoculars and what accessories you should buy to enhance their use for astronomy.  We will also discuss techniques for finding your way around the night sky.

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Jun
23
Fri
Space Weather, Aurora Borealis and Photographing the Northern Lights with Ross Ellet
Jun 23 @ 8:00 pm

The next few years could bring the best northern lights viewing to Michigan in 20 years! Ross Ellet will explain his strategies for successfully chasing the Aurora in recent years and how to photograph them with a camera and smart phone. Entry is free!

Jun
27
Tue
Pellston Regional Airport Board Meeting
Jun 27 @ 9:30 am

At 9:30 a.m. the Pellston Regional Airport Committee will hold a meeting in the Upstairs Conference Room, Airport Terminal Building, Pellston Regional Airport, 1395 US-31 North, Pellston, Michigan.

Jun
28
Wed
Canceled-Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography with Wayne R. Pope
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography with Wayne R. Pope

**Canceled**

 Come to the Headlands to enjoy a photography workshop lead by Wayne R. Pope, professor of photography at Lansing Community College. He will cover a variety of topics which include Astrophotography, stray light etiquette, camera and smart phone settings, and much more! Entry is Free!

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Jun
29
Thu
Lank Bank Authority Meeting
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am

The Emmet County Land Bank Authority will hold their monthly meeting in the Commissioner’s Board Room, across from the Treasurer’s Office, on the first floor of the County Building in Downtown Petoskey, 200 Division Street. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Land Bank Authority.

Introduction to Astrobiology with Veronica Klawender
Jun 29 @ 8:00 pm

What is Astrobiology? What role does the James Webb Space Telescope play in this field? Find out by joining us at the Waterfront Event Center where University of Arizona, Student, Veronica Klawender will give a presentation on the topic. Entry is free!

Jul
1
Sat
Petosega 5K Fun Run
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come join Emmet County Parks and Recreation for a 5K Run and walk for all ages which will benefit our local parks and facilities. This will take place at Camp Petosega in Alanson, Michigan on the cross country trail. Registration fee is $15 and $25 for signing up on the day of the event. Register early to secure a T-shirt while supply lasts.
For more information, email [email protected].

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Jul
6
Thu
Planning Commission Meeting
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm

The Emmet County Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building, 200 Division Street, Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning office at (231) 439-8998 or email to [email protected]. Please visit the Planning Commission website section to view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes.

Visit the Planning & Zoning Page Here

Jul
8
Sat
Summer Craft Show
Jul 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us on Saturday, July 8th, from 9 am to 4 pm to enjoy a summer craft show at the Emmet County Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds will host both local and guest vendors featuring a variety of jewelry, home goods, food, and more. Interested in becoming a vendor? Call the Fairgrounds at (231) 348-5479.

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Jul
10
Mon
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Jul 10 @ 6:00 pm

The Emmet County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building at 200 Division Street in downtown Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. To view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes, visit the Board of Commissioners website section.     

Jul
11
Tue
Parks & Recreation Board Meeting
Jul 11 @ 12:30 pm

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. the Emmet County Parks & Recreation Board will hold a meeting in the Recreation Hall at Camp Petosega, 11000 Camp Petosega Road, Petoskey, Michigan.

Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting
Jul 11 @ 4:00 pm

Veteran Affairs Committee Meeting

July 11th @ 4 PM
Eppler EMS Conference Room
1201 Eppler Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770


 

Jul
12
Wed
Introduction to Astronomy
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Do you have a youngster that is interested in celestial objects, space, and what the universe has to offer as a whole? Join Angie Morthland at the Headlands Waterfront Event Center for a fun introduction to Astronomy for all ages!

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Jul
13
Thu
Community Corrections Advisory Board Meeting
Jul 13 @ 3:30 pm

The Community Corrections Advisory Board  will hold a public meeting on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. in the commissioners’ board room, across from the treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building at 200 Division Street in downtown Petoskey. The meeting is open to the public. Those attending must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check.

Jul
15
Sat
Fly Fishing Workshop
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Interested in learning how to fly fish? Join Trout Unlimited and our Parks and Recreation staff for an evening workshop at Camp Petosega’s Pavilion. Location may change due to weather. No pre-registration or equipment required.

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Jul
18
Tue
Canceled – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Jul 18 @ 6:00 pm

The Emmet County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the regular meetings at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Board Room, across from the Treasurer’s office, on the first floor of the County Building, 200 Division Street, Petoskey. Those attending in-person must enter through the Lake Street doors and be prepared to pass through a metal detector and security check. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning office at (231) 348-1735 or email to [email protected]. Please visit the ZBA website section to view the current agenda (when available) and archived meeting minutes.

Visit the ZBA Page Here

Notice is hereby given that due to lack of agenda items (case withdrawn by the applicant), the Emmet County Zoning Board of Appeals will NOT hold their regular Public Meeting on July 18, 2023.

The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room, Emmet County Building, 200 Division Street, Petoskey. Details for upcoming meetings will be posted as required by the Open Meetings Act.

For additional information contact the Office of Planning and Zoning, John R. Watson Community Resource Center, 3434 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Suite E, Harbor Springs, Michigan, during any regular workday. Call (231)348-1735. Comments may be submitted via email 

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