Frankfort Eagles Thanksgiving Dinner

Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees

At the Benzie Area Historical Museum on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday & Saturday Noon - 8pm, and Sunday Noon to 4pm. In this fundraiser for Habitat for
Humanity, over 50 Christmas trees and wreaths are displayed, all uniquely decorated by area charities, churches, businesses, school children & individuals. The public is welcome to bid on the trees and wreaths in a silent auction, or simply stop by to get decorating ideas and enjoy the feeling of the holiday. At the same time, the Benzie Area Historical Museum will have a special exhibit, "All Gussied Up, 1860-1950" which features mannequins dressed in formal, party, and special occasion clothing and accessories from the 19th & early 20th centuries. No charge, donations accepted to benefit both Habitat for Humanity and the Benzie Area Historical Society.  For information, please call the museum at 231-882-5539.

14th Annual Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair

10am - 4pm. Over 90 exhibitors. Frankfort Girls Softball team will be providing lunch and selling Christmas Trees and wreaths at the Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair as their annual fundraisers. Downtown Frankfort retailers will be having in store specials and sales. Horse drawn carriage rides through downtown Frankfort and Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be at the Betsie Bay Inn from 1-3 PM listening to wishes from children of all ages and handing out FREE candy canes! For more info contact the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-352-7251 or email Joanne at fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.

DECEMBER

Frankfort Tree Lighting

Rotary Park. 7pm

Benzie Area Symphony Concert

Held at Benzie Central High School. 7:30pm.

Benzie Manistee Snowbirds Snowmobile Safety Class

Free of charge to ages 12 and up. Class starts at 8am, finishes around 2:30pm. Lunch provided. Class held at the Snobirds Clubhouse at 14121 Industrial Ave., Kaleva. For more info call 231-882-7310

Mills Community House presents Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair –

Support your local artisans and get your Christmas shopping done early and enjoy a warm cup of coffee with your neighbors.10a.m. - 3p.m.

POMH Auxiliary Holiday Charity Ball

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual charity ball on at 5PM at Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa. Evening includes hors d'oeuvres, wine, dinner, dancing to the Clearwater Band, silent auction, "drop in the bucket" auction, and live auction. Reservations may be made by calling 231-352-8159 before November 24. Tickets $75 per person. Proceeds to benefit Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital and community health programs.

St.Andrews Community Supper

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Beulah. 5-7 p.m  Join us for good food and fellowship! No charge, everyone welcome.

Christmas Magic

Downtown Beulah. Parade, Games, Lighting contest in the park. Sponsored by the Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Crystal Cafe, Benzonia. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, $700 Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by weishaar&company

JANUARY

Benzie Manistee Snowbirds Snowmobile Safety Class

Free of charge to ages 12 and up. Class starts at 8am, finishes around 2:30pm. Lunch provided. Class held at the Snowbirds Clubhouse at 14121 Industrial Ave., Kaleva. For more info call 231-882-7310

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

FEBRUARY

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

Shiver by the River

2nd annual winter event in the Frankfort-Elberta area. Come out and play in the snow! A three-day Snocross Snowmobile event, a winter parade, Frozen bowling on Main St., snow play area with games and sledding, snow sculpture, kid's games & activities (indoor and out), kid's sled decorating contest, warming zones at City Hall, & the Chamber of Commerce, food, beer & warming zone at the Frankfort American Legion. 231-352-7251 Sponsored the Frankfort Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored by the Benzie County Visitors Bureau

MARCH

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, Frankfort. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar and Plumstead P.C.

APRIL

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Surfaces by TileCraft, Frankfort. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by Surfaces by TileCraft & Mary J Lappan Designs & Drafting

MAY

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

JUNE

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

Third Annual Chuckwagon Supper & Show

Manistee County Fair Pavilion, Onekama. Chuckwagon style dinner with BBQ beef, tators, cowboy baked beans, corn bread, applesause, and all the fixens served on a tin plate,  plus Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, and musical entertainment.  Call Pauline at 231-864-3766 for ticket info. Fundraiser for the Manistee County Fair.

JULY

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

OPEN for sponsoring this event. Contact the office.  5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation.

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 County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

OPEN for sponsoring this event. Contact the office.  5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation.

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

11-20-09