Benzonia Academy Lecture “Guardians Of The Manitou Passage” Presented By Author Jon Hawley Thursday, June 9, 7:00 pm Mills community House-Upper Level 891 Michigan Ave. Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google map > Details to follow. Additional information at benziemuseum.org Vertical Divider
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic Tuesday, April 12, 10 am-2 pm Benzonia Public Library level Staffed by MSU-E employees and Extension Master Gardeners |
Visit Events Page for program details> NOTE: Private events are not listed.
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$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> Vertical Divider
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GoFundMe to Benefit
Mills Community House As part of the Mills capital campaign to raise funds to replace our elevator a GoFundMe Page has been started. Your contributions and help spreading the word is truly appreciated. 
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AND THE WINNER IS...
Mills Community House!!! The Mills Board was thrilled to receive the winning vote at the October 6th meeting of the 100+ Women Who Care. The funds will be used to add restroom facilities on the upper level of the building. A huge THANK YOU to this wonderful group of women dedicated to helping Benzie County non-profit organizations. The next meeting of the 100+ Women Who Care will be Wednesday, April 27, 2022 on the upper level of the Mills. Visit our 100 + Women Who Care Page for details> |
Vice President, Steve Stephens; Director, Samantha Wolfe; Treasurer, Donna Brown; Director, Jane Sullivan; President, Jimmy McLaren; Secretary, Roger Dewey; Director, Ruth Catton; and Director, Duane Nugent. Ruth Catton, Donna Brown, and Samantha Wolfe are also members of 100+ Women Who Care.
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Land Acknowledgement
Benzie county occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of Anishinabek people. The Mills Community house recognizes the Anishinabek of the Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwa (Chippewa), and Bode'wadmi (Potawatomi); historic Indigenous communities in Michigan; and those who were forcibly removed from their homelands. Benzie County occupies land ceded in the treaty of 1855. We give thanks to the Anishinabek as the caretakers of the Earth and for their relationship to the land.
Benzie county occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of Anishinabek people. The Mills Community house recognizes the Anishinabek of the Three Fires Confederacy, the Odawa (Ottawa), Ojibwa (Chippewa), and Bode'wadmi (Potawatomi); historic Indigenous communities in Michigan; and those who were forcibly removed from their homelands. Benzie County occupies land ceded in the treaty of 1855. We give thanks to the Anishinabek as the caretakers of the Earth and for their relationship to the land.