2010

JULY

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Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. Catch the BIGGEST KING SALMON AND WIN! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, $500 Additional prize for biggest King. One prize per member/per month. Valid members of the GTASFA eligible for prizes. $10 fee. Enter at Jacobson’s Marina or send pymt to GTASFA, 401 S. Union St, TC, MI 49684. Official Weigh Station: Jacobson Marina Resort, 15 th St, Frankfort *After hours contact 231-620-0474

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre - "King Lear", drected by Jessi D. Hill

JOIN US AT OUR NEW PERFORMANCE SITE!!!

7pm. Admission & parking free, $10 suggestion donation, and goodwill donations accepted.. This year LST will be across the bay at Tank Hill in Frankfort, 178 Park Ave, just off M-22.  The new space includes larger stage, more technical abilities and more intimate theatrical experience. Accessible to those with disabilities. Audience members encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, low beach chairs and appropriate outdoor wear. Ensemble performs in all weather. Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (LST) was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Chicago-based professional actress, producer and theatre instructor has extensive ties to the Benzie area. LST, nonprofit organization funded by Seabury Foundation, Allen Heath Foundation, Robert & Patricia Colby Foundation plus individual donors. LST 501(c)(3) entity,  contributions tax deductible. Michael Norton lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or 312-576-5037

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Elberta Farmers Market

Elberta. 7:30am - Noon

Beulah Music in the Park - featuring Waterline, Progressive Rock/Pop

7pm. Beulah Park. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre - "As You Like It" Directed by Jeff Christian - JOIN US AT OUR NEW PERFORMANCE SITE!!!

7pm. Admission & parking free, $10 suggestion donation, and goodwill donations accepted.. This year LST will be across the bay at Tank Hill in Frankfort, 178 Park Ave, just off M-22.  The new space includes larger stage, more technical abilities and more intimate theatrical experience. Accessible to those with disabilities. Audience members encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, low beach chairs and appropriate outdoor wear. Eensemble performs in all weather. Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (LST) was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Chicago-based professional actress, producer and theatre instructor has extensive ties to the Benzie area. LST, nonprofit organization funded by Seabury Foundation, Allen Heath Foundation, Robert & Patricia Colby Foundation plus individual donors. LST 501(c)(3) entity,  contributions tax deductible. Michael Norton lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or 312-576-5037

Michigan Legacy Art Park Summer Sounds 2010 featuring Sister Wilene

Hosted by Crystal Mountain Four Seasons Club. Sister Wilene pays tribute to the country music traditions laid down by greats like Patsy Cline, Bob Willis and Hank Williams. 7pm. All concerts take place outdoors at the Jessie Frohlich Amphitheatre at Michigan Legacy Art Park located within Crystal Mountain. $10 adult, free for children 17 years and under. NEW this year: Let us pack your picnic dinner! Pre-order your picnic basket of gourmet food from Crystal Mountain. Upgrade with a bottle of carefully selected wine. Purchase tickets & pre-order your picnic online at: www.michlegacyartpark.org. Some seating provided; audience encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Rides for those needing assistance will be provided to the amphitheatre. Tickets also sold the day of the concert at the Art Park entrance starting at 6:15pm. Cash bar at each concert. In the event of rain concerts held indoors at Crystal Mountain

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FREE Family Movie - "TOY STORY 2"

New Hope Church of Christ, invites the community to come from 7-9pm for a free showing of the family movie, "TOY STORY 2", rated G. No cost for the movie or refreshments. Fresh, hot popcorn and soft drinks provided. Directions: in Benzonia, turn west off US31 onto South Street. Memorial Park is across the street from the church. Our church family invites you to worship with us Sundays 10:30am.  Campers, motorcycle and snowmobile riders always welcome! Call 231-882-5908 for more info, or email: newhopechurchofchrist@hotmail.com.

Plant It Wild Nature Photography Class

Great Lakes Photo Tours will be coming to our area that day to conduct the class. The morning classroom session will be from 10am-12noon at the Congregational Church in Thompsonville. After a bag lunch provided by each participant, we will move to Crystal Mountain and the surrounding area for hands-on practice 1pm-4pm. Registration & payment due by July 22nd. Registration will be on a first come-first served basis and space is limited. 231-378-2451

Annual Frankfort Street Sale

Main Street 9am -  4pm. Live Music by The K Reunion Band. 231- 352-7251

Aux Becs Rendevous

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 231-352-4943

One-Day Eco/Photo Excursion

Presented by Plant It Wild

Photographing Nature 101 for beginners and advanced amateurs offered through Great Lakes Photo Tours. Classroom instruction 10a.m. - 12pm. in Thompsonville. Hands-on photography at Crystal Mountain Resort and surrounding area from 12:30 pm. - 4pm., $79 fee. Advanced registration prior to July 22nd
required. Space limited, first come first served. Plant Wild is an independent, non-profit, native plant group based in Benzie and Manistee Counties. Carolyn Thayer 231-352-6962 Anne Kaminski 231-378-2424

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Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. June thru August. Catch the BIGGEST KING SALMON AND WIN! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, $500 Additional prize for biggest King. (Biggest King of 2008 will not be eligible for 1st place award in the Month it was caught) Only one prize per member/per month. Valid members of the Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association eligible for prizes. $10 to enter contest. Enter contest at Jacobson’s Marina or send pymt to GTASFA, 401 S. Union St, TC, MI 49684 or give to GTASFA Board member. Official Weigh Station: Jacobson Marina Resort, 15 Fourth St, Frankfort
*After hours please contact John Sarya at 231-620-0474

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17, 24, 31

Honor Farmers & Flea Market

Free Set up. Fresh veggies, fresh fruit, baked goods, art work, jewelry, craft tiems, flea market, this n that! Maley Park, across from Honor Plaza. 8am -2pm. Call Susan at 231-709-6053 or Carolyn at 231-325-7982

Brown Bag Lunch Program

Noon -1pm. Mills Community House - Lower Level. Bring your lunch and eat while we listen and learn about "The What and Why of 'Grow Benzie'." A founding board member tells about this active new organization. www.millscommunityhouse.org Phone: 231-882-5091

Betsie Valley District Library Story & Activity Hour

Come enjoy story/activity hour at the Betsie Valley District Library! Wednesdays 11AM - 12Noon, thru Aug. 11th. Located at 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville  Free stories, activities, & snacks! July 14 - Join the Children's Parade on Thompson Ave.,  July 21 - "Ranger Kim's Bug Facts",  July 28 - Marlene Zylstra's Recycling and Worms program for kids! 231- 378-2716

5, 12,

19, 26

Elberta Farmers Market

7:30am - Noon

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre - "King Lear", drected by Jessi D. Hill

JOIN US AT OUR NEW PERFORMANCE SITE!!!

7pm. Admission & parking free, $10 suggestion donation, goodwill donations accepted.. This year LST will be in Frankfort, 178 Park Ave, just off M-22.  New space includes larger stage, more technical abilities and intimate theatrical experience. Accessible to those with disabilities. Audience members encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, low beach chairs and appropriate outdoor wear. Ensemble performs in all weather. Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (LST) was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Chicago-based professional actress, producer & theatre instructor has extensive ties to the Benzie area. LST, nonprofit organization funded by Seabury Foundation, Allen Heath Foundation, Robert & Patricia Colby Foundation plus individual donors. LST 501(c)(3) entity, contributions tax deductible. Michael Norton lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or 312-576-5037

Beulah Music in the Park - featuring Wall of Wood

7pm. Beulah Park. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre - "As You Like It" Directed by Jeff Christian - JOIN US AT OUR NEW PERFORMANCE SITE!!!

7pm. Admission & parking free, $10 suggestion donation, and goodwill donations accepted.. This year LST will be across the bay at Tank Hill in Frankfort, 178 Park Ave, just off M-22.  The new space includes larger stage, more technical abilities and more intimate theatrical experience. Accessible to those with disabilities. Audience members encouraged to bring picnic dinners, blankets, low beach chairs and appropriate outdoor wear. Eensemble performs in all weather. Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre (LST) was founded in 2003 by Artistic Director, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Chicago-based professional actress, producer and theatre instructor has extensive ties to the Benzie area. LST, nonprofit organization funded by Seabury Foundation, Allen Heath Foundation, Robert & Patricia Colby Foundation plus individual donors. LST 501(c)(3) entity,  contributions tax deductible. Michael Norton lakesideshakespeare@gmail.com or 312-576-5037

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Tour of Interesting Places

This year's tour offers a chance to see inside the Courthouse Condominiums in Beulah, the store owners' homes above Northern Lights and Crystal Crate and Cargo, three beautiful Crystal lake homes, Stratton Hill Farm, and Hale Special Interest Auto. Tickets will go on sale in July. For more information, call co-chair Andrea Frost at 352-6116. Proceeds to Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and other local community health institutions and projects.  

Michigan Legacy Art Park Summer Sounds 2010 featuring Sally Rogers

Hosted by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce. Sally, a Benzie County native, performs traditional folk and children’s music interwoven with stories taken from her life as a performer, wife and mother. 7pm. All concerts take place outdoors at the Jessie Frohlich Amphitheatre at Michigan Legacy Art Park located within Crystal Mountain. $10 adult, free for children 17 years and under. NEW this year: Let us pack your picnic dinner! Pre-order your picnic basket of gourmet food from Crystal Mountain. Upgrade with a bottle of carefully selected wine. Purchase tickets & pre-order your picnic online at: www.michlegacyartpark.org. Some seating provided; audience encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. Rides for those needing assistance will be provided to the amphitheatre. Tickets also sold the day of the concert at the Art Park entrance starting at 6:15pm. Cash bar at each concert. In the event of rain concerts held indoors at Crystal Mountain

30th Annual Walk-A-Thon to Benefit Benzie Home Health Care

Put on your walking shoes and join us for a beautiful walk on South Shore of Crystal Lake. Meet at Frankfort’s 7th St. Park (Bellows & South Shore). Registration 7:30-9am. Gather sponsors and friends to raise money to help the seniors of Benzie. Enjoy fresh air while helping others and after the walk, enjoy a brunch in the park. Donations appreciated also if you can't make it! Call Mary at 231-882-5031 Email : bcsbhhc@sbcglobal.net for a registration packet or info

Beulah Sidewalk Sale

Rotary Chicken BBQ

12:30pm-7pm

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring Leo Creek Band

Soulful rock & roll infused with the wild natural spirit of Northern Michigan. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join in this fun evening sponsored by the children of St. Andrews. 3pm. Free will offering for the Benzie County Animal Welfare League. Debra Harrand, 231-882-4241 or office@benziestandrews.com

Brown Bag Lunch Program - Fox Farm

12 noon to 1 pm. Mills Community House - Lower Level. Bring your lunch and eat while we listen and learn about "The Little Foxes of Benzie County." Fred Milliron will tell about the days when foxes were raised in Benzie County.

www.millscommunityhouse.org : 231-882-5091

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, Dr. Stacy L. Daniels - “The Tragedy” and the “Comedy” of Crystal Lake, and the Role of Archibald Jones”

Mills Community House 7PM. Co-sponsored by the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association, Crystal Lake Community Business Association, Benzie Area Historical Society, Beulah Boosters, & Benzie County Chamber of Commerce

Beulah Music in the Park - featuring Charles Danek

7pm. Beulah Park. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Art Auction at Crystal Lake Art Center

6pm, Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort 231-352-4151

Port Oneida Fair

10am - 4pm. Over 60 demonstrations of rural crafts and skills from the late 1800s at six historic sites. M-22, 3 miles east of Glen Arbor in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's Port Oneida Rural Historic District. 231-334-6103    

American Cancer Society Benzie County Relay for Life

Elberta Waterfront Park

Crystal Lake Team Marathon

Starting Point, Beulah Park (always 2nd Saturday in August). Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community/Business Association.

CLICK HERE for Race Form.

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert

7pm. Benzie Central High School Auditorium.

Beulah Music in the Park - featuring Neptune Quartet, Acoustic Chamber Ensemble/Jazz

7pm. Beulah Park. Sponsored by Crystal Lake Community Business Association

43rd Annual Buckley Old Engine Show

231-263-5096

34th Annual Frankfort Art Fair

Market Square Park. Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 10-5pm. 231-352-7251  

Honor Coho Festival

Fun for the entire family with events for kids of all ages including: 5K - Walk/Run, Lawn Tractor Races, Kids Tractor Trike Races, Horseshoe Tournament, Closest to the Pin Contest, Smoke Fish Contest, Flea Market, Kiddie Carnival and Games, Arts, Crafts and Flea Market, Medallion Hunt Clues, Karoke Night, CLICK HERE for Parade Form

Collector Car Show

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 8am.

Bruce Keillor/TCJGA Benefit Golf Outing at Crystal Lake Golf Club

Long time area golf professional & junior golf supporter struggling with brain cancer. 11:30am Lunch & Warm up. 12:45 Players meeting. 1pm Shotgun start. After golf, Finger foods, Drinks, Awards, & Silent Auction. Cost is $75 donation includes sign on designated Hole, name and info in sponsor book. Email jamiekeillor@hotmail.com

Crystal Lake Art Center - Wine and Art Festival, Grand Traverse Commons

231-352-4151

Bike Benzie Tour - Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

Sponsored by Benzie Sunrise Rotary. Choose your ride: 15, 25, 45 or 62 miles. Entry Fee: Individual: $24 before 8/13, $28 after. Family (parents with minor children): $58 before 8/13, $68 after. Proceeds from the Tour benefit the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation and the Rotary International Foundation. All registrants are eligible for lodging discounts at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa.

American Document - A Celebration of the Mills Centennial

7:30 p.m   Mills Community House, Benzonia. American Document, created by modern dance legend Martha Graham in 1938, is a condensed history of the U.S. that integrates dance, drama, and spoken text. Readings from the “Declaration of Independence”, and other historical passages examine the questions of “what is an American” and “what is America”. In honor of the Mills Centennial, excerpts are included from Bruce Catton’s Waiting for the Morning Train, a memoir by the Benzonia author that describes growing up in northern Michigan. Adapted and directed by Gretchen Eichberger, this is the first civic organization granted permission by the Graham Dance Company to reproduce American Document.
Call 231-882-0591 for ticket info. www.millscommunityhouse.org

Benzie Fishing Frenzy

Frankfort. Over $25,000 in cash and prizes open to anyone. 3 Divisions with Ladies Classic on Friday. Big Fish Only - Amateur Division - Pro Division.

ARCHIBALD JONES DAY – A celebration for “The Man Who Pulled the Plug at Crystal Lake”

Downtown Beulah. 11AM. - 3 PM. Activities: “The Story of Archibald Jones”; Re-enactment of the “Tragedy”; Fun & games from the 1870’s; Entertainment, music & food. Come celebrate our local heritage! Co-sponsored by the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association, Crystal Lake Community Business Association, Benzie Area Historical Society, & the Beulah Boosters.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring "Detour"

7:30pm. Bluegrass band from Northern Lower Michigan that combines original contemporary bluegrass sounds along with great traditional favorites. Detour’s tight focused harmonies, precision instrumentals, and creative melodies take you down a unique bluegrass road.” Free will offering for Benzie Area Christian Neighbors

(BACN). Debra Harrand, 231-882-4241 or office@benziestandrews.com

Fish & Lighthouse Auction

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort 3pm. 231-352-7251

Manistee County Fair

Carnival Rides & Games, Demolition Derby Night, Horse Show, Midway Entertainment. Manistee County Fairgrounds are located in Onekama, Michigan.

7, 14,

21, 28

Honor Farmers & Flea Market

Free Set up. Fresh veggies, fresh fruit, baked goods, art work, jewelry, craft times, flea market, this n that! Maley Park, across from Honor Plaza. 8am -2pm. Call Susan at 231-709-6053 or Carolyn at 231-325-7982

Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. June thru August. Catch the BIGGEST BIGGEST RIVER RUN KING SALMON AND WIN!! (King must be caught from Pier, Shore or in a River). Biggest King wins $300. Only one prize per member/per month. Valid members of the Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association eligible for prizes. $10 to enter contest. Enter contest at Jacobson’s Marina or send pymt to GTASFA, 401 S. Union St, TC, MI 49684 or give to GTASFA Board member. Official Weigh Station: Jacobson Marina Resort, 15 Fourth St, Frankfort *After hours please contact John Sarya at 231-620-0474

Juried Art Competition & Exhibition Reception at Crystal Lake Art Center

5-7pm, Crystal Lake Art Center, Frankfort 231-352-4151

4th Annual Taste of Benzie

11:30am -3:30pm. Elberta Waterfront Park. Food, Music, Kids Games, and tons more! 231-352-7251

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Laughing Horse Saloon & Restaurant. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation.  Sponsored by The Laughing Horse Saloon & Restaurant

Garden Visits - Presented by Plant It Wild

10am. & 1pm. TWO garden visits in Leelanau County! 10am. visit Bellweather Gardens outside of Suttons Bay. Gail Ingraham, owner, will introduce Michigan native plants and tour her garden center. Plants will be for sale. After lunch on your own, meet at Kay Charter's Saving Birds Thru Habitat at 1pm. for a program on Prairies and Fall Migrating Birds. She has a fabulous stand of Little Blue Stem grass and other prairie plants for us to see. Kay will share her knowledge of birds who benefit from her habitat restoration. Plant It Wild will have additional information on native plants available. Bellweather Gardens, 10203 E. Shady Lane, Suttons Bay. Saving Birds Thru Habitat, 5020 N. Putnam Rd, Omena. Plant Wild is an independent, non-profit, native plant group based in Benzie and Manistee Counties. Carolyn Thayer 231-352-6962 Anne Kaminski 231-378-2424

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring Interlochen Faculty Brass Quintet

3pm. Classical music. Free will offering for St. Andrews Mission Project (STAMP) which assists local neighbors with home repairs. Debra Harrand

231-882-4241 or office@benziestandrews.com

Benzie County Fallfest -Beulah

Fun Events in Beulah for Everyone! Scenic Chair Lift Rides, Fall Soup contests, Pat Harrison -"Lord of Gourd" Carvings, T-shirts & festival pins, Betsie Valley Run, Sidewalk chalk contest, Pt. Betsie Lighthouse Tours, Fall crafters and vendors, Hula Hoop Contest, Pumpkin Decorating, Jupiter Jump Bounce House, "Park & Shine" Car Show, Visit Smokey the Bear, and much more!

Friends of Benzonia Public Library Used Jigsaw Puzzle Sale

11am -3pm. At Mills Community House, home of Benzonia Public Library, US31 in Benzonia. Sponsored by Friends of Benzonia Public Library. 231-882-4111

5th annual Betsie Valley Run - 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Sponsored by The Friends of the Betsie Valley District Library and Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Runners & walkers choose between a 5K (3.1 mile), 10K (6.2 mile) or half marathon (13.1 mile) distance, & children can get a workout in the family-friendly one mile event. Adult runs & walking events begin at 9am at Crystal Mountain with the child’s event starting at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds support the Betsie Valley Library. The Races feature: Cash Prizes for Half Marathon, Professional Timing, Drawing for Overnight Stays at Crystal, Post-Race Refreshments, Child’s Event, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Medals in Each, Finisher Pins,      Age Category, Water Stops. Registration $25 per person, $30 day of the event. For information visit www.betsievalleyrun.com or call 800-968-7686 ext 7140.

Benzie County Fallfest - Frankfort

Giant Pumpkins, Tons of Kids Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Live Music, Live Auction and Much More. 231-352-7251

Plant It Wild Annual Meeting, Season Wrap-Up, Potluck Dinner

Featuring Fabulous Food and a Native Plant Program. Spouse, family, Everyone invited. First Congregational Church, 14786 Lindy Rd, Thompsonville. Plant It Wild is an independent, non-profit, native plant group based in Benzie and Manistee Counties. Carolyn Thayer 231-352-6962 Anne Kaminski 231-378-2424

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Field Crafts, Inc., Honor. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by Field Crafts, Inc And Family Markets

Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra Concert

4pm. Benzie Central High School Auditorium.

Murder Mystery Afternoon at the Library 

2pm  at Benzonia Public Library, US31 in Benzonia. "Murder at Crooke's Crossing"  is a highly interactive and unique experience for the audience, who are challenged to solve the mystery. Sponsored by Friends of Benzonia Public Library.  Sponsored by the Friends of Benzonia Public Library.  231-882-4111

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

The Maples. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation.  Sponsored by The Maples

14th annual Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair

Annual Indoor Art and Craft Fair held Saturday after Thanksgiving. Get your holiday Shopping started or done early! Also - Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Carriage Rides at Betsie Bay Inn! Frankfort High School. 10am -4pm 

231-352-7251

Frankfort Tree Lighting

Rotary Park, Downtown Frankfort. 7pm

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Location to be announced. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) Donation. Sponsored by weishaar&company

JANUARY 2011 - Happy New Year!

3rd annual Shiver by the River

Frankfort's Winter festival including many snow activities and 2day Snowmobile Snocross races. 231-352-7251

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