Following up on her order closing bars and restaurants, Michigan’s governor has no banned gatherings of 50 or more people in the state. She has also lifted weight restrictions on cargo trucks to allow more efficient delivery of coronavirus supplies. Meantime, the C-D-C is now recommending against ordered bars and restaurants to close in hopes of limiting the spread of coronavirus. The number of coronavirus cases in Michigan at the last update was 54, including a person who resides in Charlevoix, but who is being treated down state after returning from an overseas trip. No cases reported on the island.
We understand that Dalwhinnie’s and the Shamrock plan to be open for take out service. They are still working on the hours for Dalwhinnie—but expect service clustered around lunchtime. Shamrock will be open Thursday through Saturday from 5 to 7 with a single item on the menu each day. Thursday is a Double Cheeseburger with French fries, Friday a Fish Fry and Saturday their famous Prime Rib. They’ll start taking orders at 4 each of those days. for both and maybe dinner for the Shamrock. Call them for the latest details (and to place your order).
The BIC Center will remain open, but until further advice from the health department, no more than five guests can be in the building at any one time. As a result, all activities have been cancelled, but the center will be available if you need internet access, a PC or a printer. The restrooms will also be available. Small group meetings are OK, too, but you should coordinate those with the front desk. All other activities are cancelled for now, so no Pickleball, no Games Galore or Arthritis Foundation Exercise program. And, no movies for now, though we are working to get a go ahead for those given that this time of year we usually have a limited number in attendance for each show. We’ll keep you posted.