2009

Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce Annual Medallion Hunt -

Clues posted at 9 am each day at Chamber office, State Savings Bank and Walenta's,  9 am, 231-352-7251 Frankfort. 9am

Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce 4th of July CARNIVAL -

Rides & Games!  Location: Frankfort High School. Open Hours:  July 2 at 5pm July 3rd at noon July 4th at 10am July 5 at 12pm  Advance tickets available at the Chamber Office (517 Main St.) Save $$$ if you get your tickets in advance!

231-352-7251

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Birch Point - Big Platte Lake www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark: 231-882-4291

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa - Pure Michigan Independence Day Celebration!

5pm. on the Slopeside Lawn open to all. Show your appreciation for the red, white and blue by enjoying: Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide-open daily with extended evening hours on Friday, July 3rd! Family Golf Specials, tee times required at ext. 4000. Family Carnival(5-9pm) with Carnival Games, Kids' Bike Decorating & Parade, Magician, Petting Zoo & Blue Water Ramblers. Pure Michigan Fireworks Pre-Party begins at 5pm with a Pig Roast, Michigan Beer & Wine Pavilion, DJ Hot Traxx. Fireworks Over the Mountain! (At Dusk) 800.968.7686

Concert in the Park featuring Kay Reunion

Mineral Springs Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

July 4th activities - Frankfort

Parade, Carnival (July 2-5), Art in the Park, Sand Castle Sculpture Contest, Fireworks & more. Visit www.frankfort-elberta.com

Annual Lake Ann Homecoming

Sponsored by the Almira Historical Society. Tons of kids events, Tractor & Vintage Car parade, Luncheon, Flag raising, food & drink in the park, bake sale, craft fair

The Sonlife Wesleyan Church annual "Lunch For A Buck"

Iin front of the church at 51 Benzie Blvd., Beulah. Lunch includes hotdog, bag of chips and can of pop. Strawberry shortcake will be available for purchase.11am to 3pm. All proceeds go to the church video library. There will be a "dunk tank" sponsored by the youth and the proceeds will go to the youth program. There will be a Bake Sale with proceeds to "Operation Christmas Child'. 231-882-5585.

St. Ann  Pancake Breakfast

Firecracker Run

5K run. 8am. Walk/Run. 9am. Downtown Beulah. 231-882-7212.

Frankfort Lion's Chicken BBQ

12 noon Mineral Springs Park

Free Community Picnic

New Hope Church of Christ, 6868 South Street in Benzonia, invites you to a picnic 12:30 pm till the food is gone. Open to the entire community and no charge.  Food and beverages will be provided.  In addition, there will be games and activities for the children and youth.  The picnic and activities will be outside. In Benzonia, turn west off US 31 onto South St.  Memorial Park is across the street from the church. If you have any questions or need more information about the picnic, please call 231/882-5908.

Concert in the Park featuring Keith Scott

Elberta Waterfront Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Crystal Lake, Beulah www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark: 231-882-4291

MLUI Eye Opener

9 - 11:30 a.m. Meet and Greet, Brief Presentation at 10:30 a.m. at Conundrum Café in Elberta. Complimentary refreshments, and enjoyable, eye-opening conversation with the Institute’s Benzie team and Food and Farming gang. Patty Cantrell and the Food and Farming team tells us about promoting locally grown food as a way to build healthier, more prosperous communities. They’ll talk about our Taste the Local Difference, Food and Farming Network, Health Food Connections, and Get Farming programs. Shauna Fite, our Benzie Program Coordinator, will talk about the progress we’ve made in Benzie over the last six months. Executive Director Hans Voss will catch us up on the Institute’s Thriving Communities and Energy and Environment programs. Sponsored by Conundrum Café. 231-941-6584 ext. 25

St.Andrews Presbyterian Church Community Supper

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

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at Mills Community House featuring 100 years of Funeral Practices & Mortuary Science in Benzie

7pm. From home parlors, to funeral home parlors, the duties and services offered
by the funeral director and the director's family has substantially changed over the last century. In honor of the Bennett-Bart Funeral Home's 100th anniversary, the Benzie Area Historical Society welcomes Matthew Sheffler of the Bennett-Bart Funeral Home to highlight and explain the 100 years worth of changes in funeral practices and customs witnessed by this century old business. Sponsored by Benzie Area Historical Society. 231-882-5539

Friends of Benzonia Public Library Annual Used Book Sale

9am - 4pm. This year the sale includes more Large Print books.

Crystal Lake Art Center Downtown Frankfort Art Walk

6-9 p.m. Area artists will be in downtown businesses that Friday night with artwork on display. The public is invited to stop by each business and meet the artists. Listing of participating businesses available at the Art Center, 111 10th Street, or the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, 400 Main Street, or any other participating business the night of the Art Walk. Be sure to visit each business to receive a ticket that can be entered into a drawing at the Art Center at the end of the evening. Variety of donated items will be given away at the drawing. You must be present to win items in this drawing. Also will be free wine tasting during the Art Walk at the former Coast Guard Station  provided by Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association. For more information call 231-352-4151.

Summer Sounds 2009 series at the Michigan Legacy Art Park featuring Lake Effect

7 pm.  Concert takes place in the Art Park’s Jessie Frohlich Amphitheatre located within Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville. Lake Effect is one of Michigan’s premiere American roots music bands. As a family band, they have been playing throughout Michigan and points beyond for nearly thirty years.  The band consists of Tiyi Schippers on lap dulcimer and percussion, David Bunce on guitar and banjo, Rachael Davis (also of Shout Sister Shout) on guitar, banjo, and ukulele, Zak Bunce (also of Detour) on bass, Barry Lempke on guitar, and Ezra Bunce-Shippers on ukulele and guitar. 231.378.4963

Concert in the Park featuring Benzie Community Band

Mineral Springs Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

Beulah Art Fair

Benzie Bass Challenge - Blue Bracket Weekend Challenge

6am to 2pm. Birch Point - Big Platte Lake. www.starkwater-woods.com

Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

Chamber Music North - Village Series - Something Old Something New

7pm. Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave US-31, Benzonia. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s finest performers present this delightful program. Written in 1932, Larsson's Concerto is one of the first major works written for saxophone utilizing non standard tonality. Also Sextet for Strings by Detroit Symphony bassist Rick Robinson. A richly scored chamber work inspired by his passion for love. Concerto for Saxophone & Strings Lars-Erik Larsson. Tickets $18 Advanced / $20 At Door / $8 Student. Call:  (231) 882-0591

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Frankfort Farmer’s Market

We will continue the market year round! Indoors November - April and outdoors May - October at 9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings. Interested vendors should call 231.882.5264.

Crystal Lake Summer Arts Festival

10am - 4pm at Beulah Park. for more info call Ann Howson 231-889-5479

Concert in the Park featuring Benzie Community Band

Elberta Waterfront Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

Food For Thought - Green Cuisine

10704 Oviatt Rd. Honor.Green Cuisine is an expression of Food For Thought’s philosophy. It is our effort to bring more awareness to the benefit of local food and sustainable business practices. Visitors can sample the best products of local food and beverage artisans, tour Food For Thought’s organic farm and green buildings as well as socialize, learn and have fun in a beautiful setting. Children welcome. Zero-waste” event. As in all things sustainable “zero-waste” is a process, not a destination. The goal is for all the waste generated from the event to be either reusable, recyclable or compostable.  Utensils, drinking cups and plastic bags are made from corn and compostable. Plates are also made from non-bleached recycled content and along with the food scraps are added to our onsite composting piles where we compost 100% of our food waste from our food facility along with approximately 7 tons of cardboard every year. This compost is then used on our organic farm and the organic farms of local farmers that grow crops for us. Last year we had over 800 guests eating, drinking and socializing which resulted in less than one ounce of waste. Sponsored by Food For Thought & Benzie County Chamber of Commerce. 231-326-5444 or green-cuisine@foodforthought.net

Benzie Home Movies Night

7PM. Mills Community House, Benzonia. This is Volume II of home movies from the Benzie area, sponsored by the Benzie Area Historical Society.  There are scenes from the 1930s-1960s of gliding, water-skiing, fish tugs, car ferries, and Camp Crystalaire.  Also shown will be "The History of Frankfort," which was made by students from Frankfort High School in conjunction with the Endowment for the Humanities. Admission is $3 a person, and the popcorn is free.  231-882-5539.

38th annual Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair

At least 90 exhibitors. Proceeds used for student scholarships. 10am-4pm.at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. 231-326-6084

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Birch Point - Big Platte Lake www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark: 231-882-4291

Summer Sounds 2009 series at Michigan Legacy Art Park featuring Traverse City’s popular David Chown and The Lookout Cats.

Admission $8 for adults and $5 for children with a family price of $20.  Some seating is provided the audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.  Rides for those needing assistance will be provided to the amphitheatre.  Tickets are only sold the day of the concert and will begin at 6:30 p.m.  In the event of rain concerts will be held indoors at Crystal Mountain, signs will be posted.

This concert series is made possible by grants from Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, The Dennos Museum Center, TV 9 & 10 Helping Hands and support from Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa.  For info call 231-378-4963 or visit www.michlegacyartpark.org

Concert in the Park featuring Steven D & the Keys

Mineral Springs Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

Cabaret 2009

Performance will take place at Manistee's Ramsdell Theatre. $15 per adult and children sixteen and under $10. Advanced reservations strongly encouraged but tickets will be sold at the door also. Reservations cans be made by calling the box office at 231-352-5240

Free Weekend at Sleeping Bear Dunes, & other National Parks

Fee-free weekend offered by the National Parks Service.. Entry fees will be waived at parks across the country. Also Aug. 15-16.

19th annual Elberta Art & Crafts Fair

10am-4pm   Elberta Waterfront Park, 231-352-7251 - http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/event_applications.html  

Port City Run -Frankfort

Registration form can be found at http://www.frankfort-elberta.com/PDF/port%20city%20run%202009.pdf   8:10am is 1 mile fun run (free), 8:30am is 5K run and 5K walk, Proceeds to benefit the Frankfort High School track program and The Betsie Valley Trail

1st annual Benzie Sunrise Rotary Bike Benzie for Kids

At Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa. Event for all ages to benefit our youth & the Rotary International Foundation. Choose from 3 rides. Metric Century - 62 miles, Half Century - 30 miles, Family Fun Ride - 3.5 mile trip for families. All registrants eligible for discounts at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa July 17-18. Call 800-YOUR-MTN ext 5000 for details. Sponsored by Rotary International & Crystal Mountain.

Manistee County Fair & Chuckwagon Supper & Show

At the Manistee County Fairgrounds, Onekama. Doors open at 5pm. Dinner Bell rings 6pm Sharp. There will be one sitting only, don’t be late! Advance tickets sales only. Reserve now, sold out last year. Call 231-864-3766, or Email pj646@centurytel.net. Adult $10 Kids 5-10, $5 Under 5 Free. Menu - Bar-B-Q Beef, Baked Beans, Tators, Johnny Cake & Honey, Cowboy Applesauce, Texas Sheet Cake, Tenderfoot Lemonade, Coffee, Silent Auction, Country Music Entertainment, Best Dressed Cowboy & Cowgirl Contest – Adults and Kids, Win Free Passes to the Fair Sept. 1-5, 09. www.manisteecountyfair.com. Proceeds to benefit Maintenance and Repairs at the Manistee County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Manistee County Fair Board, Old Heifer Club, Old Bull Club 231-342-7285

Plant It Wild - Our Lakes & Rivers - Yours to Protect

7pm. First Congregational Church, Lindy Rd. Thompsonville. Roberta Dow, Northern District Water Quality Educator-MSU Extension, will inspire us to use native plant buffer strips along our valuable lakes and rivers to protect our waters. Other management techniques will be included. For more info contact Carolyn at 231-352-6962 or Anne at 231-378-2424.

Concert in the Park featuring David Youngman

Elberta Waterfront Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

CSA Art Fair to Display Decorative, Whimsical and Wearable Art

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Assembly Ball Field, M-22 at Crystal Lake Congregational Summer Assembly, Frankfort. Jewelry of all kinds, from adornments made with old silverware to those made with semi-precious stones; Decorative art, from pottery wall hangings to oil paintings, watercolors and fine photography of local landscapes; wooden objects of art—vases, bowls, birdhouses; Children’s delights—American Girl dolls and clothes, books, portraits and handmade toddler outfits; Handcrafted herbal soaps and salves, paper goods, baskets and furniture; Wearable art, from one-of-a-kind jackets and reversible cloth purses to leather belts and wallets. And much, much more. A food tent will offer delicious breakfast and lunch goodies, such as donuts, hot dogs, pizza, snacks and beverages.  An array of homemade delicacies will include chocolate baked goods and other sweets. The very popular Cottage Treasures sale will take place inside the CSA assembly building, adjacent to the ball field where the Fair will be held, rain or shine.

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Lake Ann Reynolds ramp www.starkswater-woods.com Contact Information: Ray Stark: 231-882-4291

Concert in the Park featuring Cherry & the Violators

Mineral Springs Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

Benzie Bass Challenge - Blue Bracket Weekend Challenge

6am to 2pm. Crystal Lake, Beulah URL: www.starkswater-woods.com Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

Frankfort Street Sale

Downtown Frankfort 9am

Lakeside Shakespeare Performance - Henry V.

Elberta Waterfront Park

Lakeside Shakespeare Performance - Love's Labour Lost

Elberta Waterfront Park

Lakeside Shakespeare Performance - Henry V.

Elberta Waterfront Park

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Crystal Lake, Beulah. www.starkswater-woods.com. Contact Information: Ray Stark: 231-882-4291

Concert in the Park featuring Curtis Family Band

Mineral Springs Park, 7pm. 231-352-7251

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Frankfort Farmer’s Market

We will continue the market year round! Indoors November - April and outdoors May - October at 9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings. Interested vendors should call 231.882.5264.

Frankfort Rotary Chicken BBQ

231-645-9594

Chamber Music North - Village Series - Merling Trio

7pm. Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave US-31, Benzonia. The Merling Trio is recognized as one of today’s premier ensembles; a truly international trio bringing together musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a brilliantly distinguished group endowed with remarkable gifts of communication, magnificent precision, and an impeccable blend of sound. Tickets $18 Advanced/$20 At Door/$8 Student. Call:  (231) 882-0591

Plant It Wild - Native Plant Walk

6:30pm. Join us as we explore native plant installations including a public garden and two local private homes. Meet at the Frankfort Community Recreation Building on Main St., Frankfort. Be prepared for a walk and short drive. For more info contact Carolyn at 231-352-6962 or Anne at 231-378-2424.

POMH Tour of Interesting Places

10am - 4pm in Frankfort. For the first time, the tour focuses exclusively on in-town locations, giving attendees a unique opportunity to look inside nine of Frankfort's exquisite homes, the newly renovated Garden Theater, and the historic Coast Guard Station. Tickets will be available in July at Hull's of Frankfort, The Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Gift Shop, and Crystal Crate and Cargo in Beulah.  Susan Kirkpatrick and Nancy Honchell are co-chairing this event. All proceeds go to the Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Birch Point - Big Platte Lake.www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

29th Annual Crystal Lake Team Marathon

8am start. Downtown Beulah. 231-882-7212.

Benzie Bass Kids Challenge Fishing Event

9am to Noon. Vacation Trailer Park, Benzoniawww.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291. $7.50 per child, prizes and hot dogs for kids! Rules for the Youth Programs: $5 entry fee per a participant (every participant receives a prize), Ages – 16 years old and under, Parents or guardian must accompany and care for child during entire event, No Alcohol or Drugs to be on site of fishing challenge, Parents may set the hook for the child, but the child must land the fish themselves. Any species of fish are allowed up to the legal size and limit of that species as specified by the DNR. If a child is in a boat, child must wear a life jacket at all times on the water.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at Mills Community House - featuring Dr. Douglass North, Nobel Laureate. Violence & the Social Order

7pm. A New Approach for Understanding Human History and Economic Development Winner of the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1993, Dr. North returns to "the Mills" with his renowned and accessible lecturing style, making the lofty,
approachable.  Dr. North discusses his newest co-authored book, Violence and
Social Order: A Conceptual Framework for Interpreting Recorded Human
History, presenting a new approach for understanding human history & economic development. Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society. 231-882-5539

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Lake Ann Reynolds ramp www.starkswater-woods.com/   Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

Twilight Sale

Downtown Frankfort 6-9pm

33rd Annual Frankfort Art Fair

Market Square Park, Frankfort. Fri 4-8pm. Sat 10am-5pm. 231-352-7251

Free Weekend at Sleeping Bear Dunes, & other National Parks

Fee-free weekend offered by the National Parks Service.. Entry fees will be waived at parks across the country.

Frankfort Collector Car Show

8am  231-352-7251

St Ann Mens Club Pancake Breakfast

St Ann Church

Panther Pigskin Picnic

Mineral Springs Park

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge

6pm to 9pm. Crystal Lake, Beulah Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

Benzie Fishing Frenzy

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. Weigh ins 2:30pm. 231-352-7251

Coho Festival

Annual three days of fun in Honor celebrating the Coho Salmon! Tons of activities including 5K - Walk/Run,  LawnTractor Races, Kids Tractor Trike Races, Horseshoe Tournament, Smoked Fish contest, Men's & Women's Softball Tournament, Carriage Rides, Parade, Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Kiddie Carnival & Games, Big Tent Open 2 evenings - Beverages, Live Entertainment PLUS MORE! Visit website for more info and contacts

Benzie Bass Kids Challenge Fishing Event

9am to Noon. Lake Ann Reynolds ramp www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291. $7.50 per child, prizes and hot dogs for kids! Rules for the Youth Programs: $5 entry fee per a participant (every participant receives a prize), Ages – 16 years old and under, Parents or guardian must accompany and care for child during entire event, No Alcohol or Drugs to be on site of fishing challenge, Parents may set the hook for the child, but the child must land the fish themselves. Any species of fish are allowed up to the legal size and limit of that species as specified by the DNR. If a child is in a boat, child must wear a life jacket at all times on the water.

Benzie Area Symphony 2009 Concert

Held at Benzie Central High School. 7pm.

Fish & Lighthouse Auction

Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort. 231-352-7251

Benzie Bass Challenge - Division 31 Red Bracket Overtime Challenge - DIV Champ

6pm to 9pm. Crystal Lake, Beulah. www.starkswater-woods.com/ Contact Information: Ray Stark 231-882-4291

Benzie Area Radio Control Airshow

Thompsonville Airport. 10am -2pm. For info - Edward McIntosh 231-882-4990.

St Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring The Neptune Quartet presenting their classical repertoire

1:30pm St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,8190 Lincoln Rd. Beulah. Funds raised through free will offerings go to Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) and to other local community projects. For more info contact St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 231-882-4241, office@benziestandrews.com - Debra Harrand, Administrative Assistant or Pat Sheafor 231-352-4879, psheafor@gmail.com

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Frankfort Farmer’s Market

We will continue the market year round! Indoors November - April and outdoors May - October at 9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings. Interested vendors should call 231.882.5264.

Chamber Music North - Village Series - International Flavors

7pm. Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave US-31, Benzonia. Sonata for Solo Violin Béla Bartók Duo No. 2 in D Major for Violin & Violoncello Bohuslav Martinu Histoire du Tango Astor Piazzolla. Tickets $18 Advanced/$20 At Door/$8 Student. Call:  (231) 882-0591

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at Mills Community House - featuring German Immigration to the U.S.

7pm. Why They Came and How They Succeeded by Dr. Louis Yock. When looking at census data, the most commonly claimed ancestry in the United States and the Benzie area is "German."  Why did so many Americans' families leave the Old Country?  And what did they find when they got here? Why isn't St. Boniface's Day celebrated like St. Patrick's Day?  From colonial days until the early 20th century, the causes of German immigration to the United States are examined, as are the reasons for the ethnic groups success in the new country. Dr. Yock is the director of the Benzie Area Historical Museum and was a specialist in 19th century German Immigration and American Religious History. Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society. 231-882-5539

3rd Annual Taste of Benzie

Local restaurants, caterers, bakeries, cafes, etc Kid's games and activities, Bounce House, Live Music. Mineral Springs Park, Frankfort 11:30am-3:30pm.

231-352-7251

St Andrews Presbyterian Church Concerts On the Hill featuring Jeff
Haas presenting his Retrospective about his father, Karl Haas.

3:00 pm. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,8190 Lincoln Rd. Beulah. Funds raised through free will offerings go to Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN) and to other local community projects. For more info contact St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 231-882-4241, office@benziestandrews.com - Debra Harrand, Administrative Assistant or Pat Sheafor 231-352-4879, psheafor@gmail.com

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

5-7pm at Franke Family Dentistry, Frankfort. 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

Dan Straubel Memorial Golf Outing, Mistwood Golf Course, Lake Ann

Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County and the Benzie County Ministerial Association with support from the Northwest Michigan Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.  Format is 4 person scramble; men's, women's, and co-ed teams. Shotgun start at 1:30pm. $65 per person includes 18 holes of golf with shared cart, pizza and pop at start, bbq dinner following. Team awards, magic string and prizes. Call 231-275-5500 www.mistwoodgolf.com for registration form or Les Poggemeyer, 231-882-4574.

Plant It Wild - Landscaping with Native Plants

7pm. A representative from native plant source, JFNew, will present a program on native plant choices and varieties. Discover whats available. Plants for sale. Trinity Lutheran Church, Frankfort. For more info contact Carolyn at 231-352-6962 or Anne at 231-378-2424.

Frankfort Farmer’s Market

We will continue the market year round! Indoors November - April and outdoors May - October at 9th St & Main in Frankfort. We feature local organically grown fresh produce, delicious baked goods, farm fresh eggs, free range poultry and meats, and local products like honey, maple syrup, soaps and much more. The Frankfort Market also offers gluten free baked goods, soaps and skincare products. Seeking more Farmers, Artists and Crafters from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee and Wexford counties. 9am to 1pm, Saturday mornings. Interested vendors should call 231.882.5264.

Walking Tour of Beulah

The Benzie Area Historical Society celebrates the Fall Festival with this
year's guided tours of Beulah and Elberta.

Benzie County Fall Festival in Beulah/Benzonia

Crystal Lake Community Business Association

Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at Mills Community House - featuring Navigating the Landscape of Assimilation.

7pm. The Anisnabeg and the Lumber Industry by Dr. Bradley J. Gills. While the state and federal governments were trying to turn the native peoples into farmers, the native peoples were content to continue their lifestyle of seasonal occupations.  Dr. Gills explains his recent examinations and discoveries in how the migratory patterns of the area's native peoples were complemented by the seasonal employment opportunities offered by the lumber companies and their suppliers and distributors, which frustrated the governmental agencies' programs of assimilation. Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society. 231-882-5539

Walking Tour of Elberta

The Benzie Area Historical Society celebrates the Fall Festival with this
year's guided tours of Beulah and Elberta.

Benzie County Fall Festival in Frankfort

HUGE Pumpkins, Kid's Games, Live Music, Parade, Pumpkin Decorating, Food and more!  Downtown Frankfort 231-352-7251

Plant It Wild - Annual Meeting, Season Wrap-up & Potluck Dinner

6pm. Featuring Grow Benzie presentation. Spouses, families, everyone invited! First Congregational Church, Lindy Rd. Thomsponville. For more info contact Carolyn at 231-352-6962 or Anne at 231-378-2424.

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

Benzie Area Symphony 2009 Concert

Held at Benzie Central High School. 3pm.

The Haunts of Benzie County

Spooky stories and places are highlighted in our annual Halloween program. Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society. 231-882-5539

Benzie County Chamber of Commerce After Hours

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

Frankfort Eagles Thanksgiving Dinner

14th Annual Holly Berry Arts & Crafts Fair

Frankfort High School. 10am-4pm

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Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County's Festival of Trees

This annual event and silent auction showcases Christmas trees and wreaths
decorated by individuals, businesses, churches, charities, and schools, with
the proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County. Sponsored by the Benzie Historical Society. 231-882-5539

Frankfort Tree Lighting

Rotary Park. 7pm

Benzie Area Symphony 2009 Concert

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

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 weishaarandcompany

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