2010

MARCH

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Weekend Snowshoe Hikes

Free hikes taking place every Saturday & Sunday in the Lakeshore will continue thru March as long as snow conditions permit.  March often provides some of the best snowshoeing conditions of the winter. Hikes start at the Philip Hart Visitor Center, Empire 1pm. If you don't have snowshoes, you can reserve and borrow some from the park, free. A Park Ranger will lead everyone in their own cars to the trailhead of the day. Program concludes by 3p.m. back at the trailhead. Hikes are mildly strenuous, yet proceed at a leisurely pace for .5 to 1.5 miles. Participants only need purchase a park entrance pass or display an annual pass in their vehicle to join in the fun. Reservations not required, but suggested, if you wish to borrow snowshoes or are with a group. 231-326-5134, x 328    www.nps.gov/slbe.

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, Frankfort. 5-7pm. Hors-d'oeuvres, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, $200 Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win) $5 Donation. Sponsored by Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar and Plumstead P.C.

Adult Game Night at the Betsie Valley District Library!

Come for a relaxing evening of cards and games! Bring your favorite game and teach a friend to play! Located at 14731 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville. March 18th, 7pm - 9pm. Questions? Call 231-378-2716  

Fresh Wind Christian Community Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

Help us Help Benzie. Celebrate Spring - Feed Benzie! Spaghetti dinner, Silent Auction, Easter Baskets for Sale, Crafts for Kids, Petting Zoo, Music! 2pm - 6pm. at the Cherry Bowl Diner in Honor. 100% of the proceeds go to support the Resource Ministry. In April 2009, 6 families in Benzie were served by the Fresh Wind Christian Community Food Pantry, and in December 2009, we helped to meet the food, clothing and spiritual needs of over 129 families! Suggested Donation: $6 adults, $3 Kids 5-12, or $20 per family. 231-882-7113. Email: freshwindbenzie@att.net

2nd annual Special Olympics Benefit Basketball Game

Being part of a team, trying your hardest, celebrating wins and sharing losses. These are some of the best parts of playing sports. For people with special needs or physical limitations, these opportunities are not possible without participating in Special Olympics. This Benefit game supports Benzie County Special Olympics Area 2. 6 pm.at Benzie Central High School gym. Game between Benzie Sheriff Dept, state troopers, TV 9&10 All Stars and the Benzie Special Olympics’ Basketball team. Tickets $5 adults, $3 students, kids under 10 free. A. Papano’s pizza by the slice, popcorn, soft drinks and bake sale also available. Tickets available in advance at Stapleton’s Corner Store, A.Papano’s in Beulah and the Benzie Sheriff’s Dept., and at the door. Under the direction of coach Sonny Rodriguez, the Benzie chapter is now offering a year-round Special Olympics sports program for the first time in years. Open to anyone interested, regardless of ability, along with basketball in January, it now includes volleyball in March, softball in June and bowling in September. Bocce ball, poly hockey and bike riding are also being considered. All equipment, practice shirts and game uniforms are provided.

Contact Sonny for more info or to volunteer: 989-493-1747

7th Annual Cammy Potter Slopestyle Competition at Crystal Mountain

Named in memory of former US Women’s Snowboard Team member and northern Michigan resident, Cammy Potter, who died of breast cancer at 35. Register prior to the event at the Snowsports Desk in the lower level of the Crystal Center. Race Day Itinerary: 8-10am: Registration in Northern Lights. 11am: Event Begins - Tuck's Terrain Park. Awards Ceremony: Lodge Deck - immediately after competition. Entry Fee: $20 per event. Discounted Lift Ticket (with proof of registration) - Adult (16+) - $40, Junior (9-15) - $25. All participants (18 and over) required to sign a Snowsports Release Form before participating. Parent/guardian must sign for minors. 800-YOUR-MTN ext 2000

Benzie Chamber of Commerce hosts Community Townhall meeting on Asian Carp Threat.

5:30pm. at the Garden Theater, Frankfort. Experts and Legislators will present on this topic along with a question and answer period. This free event is open to all . Guest speakers currently include: R. Douglas Workman, Ph.D. Vice-President of Advanced Ecological Management Advanced Ecological Management, LLC and has been working as an environmental consultant for more that 16 years. Advanced Ecological Management is located in Reed City, Michigan and specializes in environmental assessments, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland assessments and habitat restoration. Representative Dan Scripps who has been working on this issue from the legislative angle on both the State and National level.

Christ in the Passover Meal

New Hope Church of Christ in partnership with Fresh Wind Christian Community will present "Christ in the Passover" at New Hope Church Of Christ in Benzonia.

This presentation is open to all ages and includes a meal. No cost, but free will offering will be taken, & seating is limited. Passover is the oldest religious festival that commemorates God’’s deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt. The central focus of a Passover celebration is a community meal. It demonstrates how Jesus and His disciples were celebrating the Passover just before His crucifixion, establishing the "Lord’s Supper". Seating is limited so please call 231-882-4820 to make a reservation by Sunday, March 21st, or if you have questions. New Hope is located at 6868 South St. in Benzonia. In Benzonia, turn west off US31 onto South St. Memorial Park is across the street from the church. Our church family invites you to worship with us on Sundays at 10:30 am. Campers, motorcycle and snowmobile riders are always welcome! E-Mail: bodellc@hotmail.com or ph: 231-882-4820

2nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival - Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa

Celebrate sunshine and spring skiing with a weekend filled with music, food and fun!  In honor of our favorite sticky, sweet delicacy... maple syrup, Tree tapping demonstrations, maple syrup shack, cooking classes, chainsaw wood carving demonstration, pancakes drenched in delicious northern Michigan maple syrup and live entertainment in the Vista Lounge by the bluegrass band Detour are just a few of the highlights. For more information, call 800.968.7686

APRIL

Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. April thru June - Catch the BIGGEST BROWN TROUT AND WIN! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, Only one prize per member. 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

Easter Egg Hunt - Elberta Waterfront Park

10am. 231-352-7251

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce EXPO

Crystal Mountain. More info coming soon!

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

Mills Community House & Benzie Area Zonta Club hosting Job Fair

1pm-4pm. Held in Mills Hall, located inside the Mills Community House. Employers will have the opportunity to meet with prospective employees and had-out application or documents concerning their business. Employers are asked to supply their own table, essential papers, and pens/pencils. Mills Hall will be open at 12:30 p.m. fro employers to setup their stations. Chairs will be available.   Interested employers, who wist to participate in this event, call Kathy 651-9455. Be sure to give your name and  the name of your business or you can send a message to kathyb914@gmail.com   Planners of this event are hoping to bring together those seeking summer employment with the best employers in Benzie County.

MAY

Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. April thru June - Catch the BIGGEST BROWN TROUT AND WIN! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, Only one prize per member. 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

Frankfort Rotary Revue Talent Show

Benzie Central High School Auditorium.

Benzie County Garage Sales

231-352-7251

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

Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association Benzie Big Fish Bonanza -

Sponsored by Jacobsen Marina Resort. April thru June - Catch the BIGGEST BROWN TROUT AND WIN! 1st Place $200, 2nd Place $150, 3rd Place $100, Only one prize per member. 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

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

Benzie Libraries Summer Reading program Kick-Off performance: Joel's SURFari Juggling Show with Joel Tacey, Michigan's Family Funnyman.

2pm. at Mills Community House on US-31, Benzonia. Also featuring "Starfish" Juggling, Surfboard Stunts, a Talking Marlin, and more. All kids welcome!

14th Annual Craft Fair

10am-4pm. Market Square Park, Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Antique Vehicle & Muscle Car Show

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 8am. 231-352-7251

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

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

Medallion Hunt

Frankfort. 9am. 231-352-7251

Schmidt Carnival Amusements

Frankfort. 231-352-7251

4th of July Activities - Frankfort

Parade, Art in the Park, SandCastle Sculpture Contest, Fireworks. 231-352-7251

Friends of Benzonia Public Library Annual Used Book Sale

Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-4 at the Mills Community House/Benzonia Public Library on US-31 in Benzonia.  Books will be arranged by topic to make selection easier.  There will also be a special room of collectible books

20th Annual Elberta Arts & Crafts Fair

10am-4pm

Frankfort Street Sale

Downtown Frankfort. 9am

thru August

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

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

For more info call Mary Dykstra at 231-882-5031 or E-mail bcsbhhc@sbcglobal.net.

Rotary Chicken BBQ

12:30pm-7pm

American Cancer Society Benzie County Relay for Life

Elberta Waterfront Park

34th Annual Frankfort Art Fair

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

Collector Car Show

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 8am.

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.

Fish & Lighthouse Auction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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