Plant Diagnostic Clinic
11 am-2 pm, 2nd Tuesday of the month April-September 2023 April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, and September 12 Benzonia Public Library Porch Bring us your bugs, weeds, and plant diseases, for identification and recommendations! Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) will once again host a Plant Diagnostics Clinic at the Benzonia Public Library. Staffed by MSU-E employees and Extension Master Gardeners, the diagnostics clinic will assist residents with plant pests and diseases, lawns, bug or weed identification and recommendations. For questions about the MSUE diagnostics clinic, call 231-256-9888 or email waltonn2@msu.edu.
ONE HOUR! THREE RANDOM PRESENTIONS AND ONE VOTE! What local cause will win our members' support?????… Visitors are welcome to attend, but only members may present or vote. We put the FUN in Fundraising! Visit our 100 + Women Who Care Page for details>
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We are thrilled to announce that we have officially hired our new Executive Director.
Kristin Fleetwood moved to the Benzie area in 2010. A graduate of Grand Valley State University, she had been working in the virtual school system since 2015 supporting elementary students and their families. The Mills has been a part of her life in Benzonia starting from her very first summer when she attended a job fair on the upper level, and since then she and her family have continued enjoying many of the programs offered here. Please join us in welcoming Kristin! 
Brick Fundraiser
Buy your brick now at a cost of only $100.00! Be part of the historic Mills Community House by helping us preserve the past and plan for the future! Details plus Online and Offline order options on our Brick Fundraiser Page> |
$250,000 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE
MILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE
As a 113-year-old building, the Mills is in need of nearly constant updates. In December 2021, our elevator was out of commission for nearly a week before it was restored to service. We made much-needed improvements in 2021,including a roof replacement and building restrooms on the upper level, where most events are held. The new restrooms are sure to be a huge asset moving forward as we host more events and further engage with our community.
In 2022, our goal is to fundraise enough to cover the cost of several important building infrastructure projects, including replacement of our 30-year-old hydraulic elevator, creating an ADA-compliant, safer, smoother access to the building (an estimated cost of over $250,000). We also need exterior building work such as replacement of damaged wooden fascia and tuck pointing of deteriorating brick work. 2021, our elevator was out of commission for nearly a week before it was restored to service. We made much-needed improvements in 2021,including a roof replacement and building restrooms on the upper level, where most events are held. The new restrooms are sure to be a huge asset.
Visit our Capital Campaign Page for more information>
Visit our Ways to Give Page for donation options>
MILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE
As a 113-year-old building, the Mills is in need of nearly constant updates. In December 2021, our elevator was out of commission for nearly a week before it was restored to service. We made much-needed improvements in 2021,including a roof replacement and building restrooms on the upper level, where most events are held. The new restrooms are sure to be a huge asset moving forward as we host more events and further engage with our community.
In 2022, our goal is to fundraise enough to cover the cost of several important building infrastructure projects, including replacement of our 30-year-old hydraulic elevator, creating an ADA-compliant, safer, smoother access to the building (an estimated cost of over $250,000). We also need exterior building work such as replacement of damaged wooden fascia and tuck pointing of deteriorating brick work. 2021, our elevator was out of commission for nearly a week before it was restored to service. We made much-needed improvements in 2021,including a roof replacement and building restrooms on the upper level, where most events are held. The new restrooms are sure to be a huge asset.
Visit our Capital Campaign Page for more information>
Visit our Ways to Give Page for donation options>
Fall colors in Benzonia MI. Mills Community House with Crystal Lake in background.. Photo by Elija Fly Photography