2010

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 for 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

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa - Taste of Pure Michigan featuring the Bihlman Brothers

4pm to 8pm at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Join us to celebrate all things Michigan! Taste Michigan wines, sample Michigan craft beers, and enjoy local foods and signature products from thruout the state - while you enjoy live entertainment by the Bihlman Bros (6-8pm). Held outdoors on the slopeside lawn. Festival Admission: $5 per person Free admission for ages 17 & under. Food and beverage tickets available for purchase separately.800.968.7686

Crystal Mountain Pure Michigan Labor Days 5k

9am at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Crystal Mountain Pure Michigan Labor Days 5k will take place on a paved, rolling hills loop within scenic Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Top male and female finishers overall win a one-night stay at Crystal Mountain. 800.968.7686

Crystal Mountain 2-for-1 Community Day

All day. Sample all the fun you can handle at special rates! Park at Water's Edge 2-for-1 passes, Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide 2-for-1 rides (single ticket), Vertical Edge Climbing Wall 2-for-1 climbs. Resort activities and amenities are always available, whether you choose to stay overnight or just play for the day.  800-968-7686

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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

Art & Garden Field Trip

The Crystal Lake Art Center and The Periwinkle Garden Club have teamed up to present a fun event for anyone who is interested in beautiful gardens and art. See the best of both worlds by joining us on a bus trip to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids.Leaving at 9am, returning about 7pm. Meijer Garden tour can either be seen on your own or by tram for $2 more. Dale Chihuly blown glass art exhibit is included in the entrance fee of $7. Cost of the bus trip is $25 and does not include the entrance fee or tram ride. Need not to be a member of the Art Center or Garden Club to take part in this fun filled bus trip.  For more information or to make a reservation, call 231-352-4151

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at the Mills Community House - John Adams: Patriot, Diplomat, President. by Prof. Mike Nagle

7PM. For years John Adams was often a forgotten or overlooked member of the “Founding Generation” of American politicians. However, with the recent publication of a new biography of the nation’s second president by Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough and the HBO Series based on the book, there has been a renewed interest in the career of John Adams. Mike Nagle, West Shore Community College Professor of History & Political Science, will relate some of the highlights of Adams’ life and contributions to the nation during the era of the American Revolution and Early Republic. The Benzonia Academy lecture series is named after the Benzonia Academy (1863-1918), which was to “afford to both sexes, without distinction of color, the opportunity of acquiring a liberal education.”  Through this series of free history lectures, the Benzie Area Historical Society, in collaboration with the Mills Community House, hopes to continue the tradition of the Academy.  For information, please call 231-882-5539

Charles Murphy, One Day Watercolor Workshop "Big Color, Big Skies".

9am - 4pm. at the Crystal Lake Art Center in Frankfort. Charles Murphy is a well-known watercolorists from Traverse City. It is an all-day intensive study workshop in autumn themes, focusing on expansive skies and vibrant autumn foliage in the landscape. Workshop is $150 for members and $175 for non members. For more info or to register,  call 231-352-4151. 

Juried Art Competition & Exhibition Reception at Crystal Lake Art Center

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

Jam Session & Pot Luck and Fiddler's Jamboree

Public Welcome! Bring your fiddle or other non electric instruments. Callers welcome. Friday Night Potluck, Jam Session, & Dancing at the hall. 5pm-9pm and then Saturday - Jamboree 1pm-5pm. Dinner 5pn - 6:30pm. Square & Round Dancing 6:30pm - 9:30pm. at the Platte River Association Hall in Honor. For more info call Howard or Mabel Foust at 231-325-3252 or 231-651-9764.

Artists Garage Sale to benefit the Women’s Resource Center

10am -4pm. An artist’s garage sale will take place on the lawn of the Women’s Resource Center’s administrative office at 720 S. Elmwood Ave. Look for the tent! A wide variety of artwork will be available, including drawings, sketches, watercolor and acrylic paintings, art prints, batik, silk screenings, pottery, glasswork and more. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a domestic and sexual violence agency serving the five county region. For more information please call the WRC at 231-941-1210.

4th Annual Taste of Benzie

11:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Elberta Waterfront Park.  Many local restaurants will be present to show off their delicious creations! Chalk Art, Bounce House, Kid's Crafts, Face Painting by Robin Snow and LIVE MUSIC by the "K" Reunion Band! New this year, Fish, Boat, Lighthouse Silent Auction. Vendors include; A. Papanos Pizza, Bayview Grille, Betsie Bay Inn, The Cabbage Shed, Coho Cafe, Frankfort A&W, Glen's Market Deli, Mayfair Tavern, The Scoop, Tali Bistro & Bar, Villa Marine Bar & Grill. Ph: 231-352-7251 Email:  fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com  Website: www.frankfort-elberta.com

Crystal Lake Art Center - "Heart & Soul of Sleeping Bear" Workshop

Ellie Harold, Instructor. 10am - 4pm $130 members/$150 non-members Tired of fussing over details and trying to get it "right"?  If perfectionism is driving you crazy, your painting life has gotten dull, or you simply want to indulge in the beauty of Sleeping Bear - this workshop is for you. Ellie invites you to join her for two days of heart and soul landscape painting. Discover how painting with larger brushes, simple shapes and a love of "what's happening now" can transform your artwork.  Learn how shifting focus from "product" to "process" frees you to express more in your landscape painting. Bring a lunch. Directions to sites and carpooling options sent after registration.  All levels of oil painters are welcome.  Sign up today because if Ellie does not have enough students, she will cancel the class by September 7th.  Give us a call and mark your calendars. 231-352-4151

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Laughing Horse Saloon & Restaurant. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, $400 Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation.  Sponsored by The Laughing Horse Saloon & Restaurant

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing

Beginning 8:30am at Chestnut Hills in Arcadia. Invite friends, customers, clients, employees and neighbors to join in for a day of fun and networking with other Chamber members and supporters. Rally a team of two or three, become a sponsor or donate a prize for the golfers. Funds raised will go towards needed technology upgrades at the Chamber. Your day will included 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, prizes, games and awards for only $50 per golfer. Teams should check in between 8:30-9:00am with shotgun start at 9:30am. Lunch, prizes and awards will be given away at the conclusion of the outing. More more details contact Mary Carroll at the Chamber office at 231-882-5801. 

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 & 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.

2nd Annual Special Olympics Fajita Fundraiser Dinner Benefit

5-7pm at First Congregational Church, Benzonia. All Homemade food! Grilled Beef or Chicken Fajitas with Pica De Gallo - Hot or Mild, Bean Soup Rice, Grilled Green Peppers & Onions, Bread Pudding or Cake. Benefit for Area 2 Benzie County Special Olympics Sports.

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner honoring 2010 Outstanding Business Member of Year; Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa

6pm at Crystal Mountain Conference Center. 

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

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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