Community Events
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Benzie Central School Girls Softball Program
February 22, 2020, 4:30-7:30 pm
​​Mills Community House
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  
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* Spaghetti with Meat & Meatless Sauce *
* Tossed Salad * Breadsticks * Beverage * Dessert *
 
FAMILY PRICE:            $25.00
ADULTS:                              $10.00
SENIORS:                            $  8.00
CHILDREN 12 and under     $  8.00
Age 2 and under                   FREE
 
Get your tickets early by visiting our table at the upcoming BCHS basketball games, Text/Call Shelley @ (231)383-5810, or pay at the door.
 
Dinner will be presented to you by the  Benzie Central School High School & Middle School Girls Softball Team. 

Come enjoy a fun night out with your friends, families, and neighbors.
With your help, we will be sending the girls off during spring break week to
 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for some extensive training with their coaches.
 
You will also have the opportunity to bid on some fantastic SILENT AUCTION items.   Bids will be closing at 7:00pm on the day of the fundraiser (you do NOT need to be present to win)
Marvelous Art with
​Mrs. McLaren
Monday, Feb. 24-Grades 4-6
​Benzonia Public Library
​Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  
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Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS. FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of Benzonia Public Library. Info:  231-882-4111 or www.benzonialibrary.org.
Marvelous Art with
​Mrs. McLaren
Monday, March 9-Grades K-3
Monday, March 23-Grades 4-6
​Benzonia Public Library
​Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  
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Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS. FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of Benzonia Public Library. Info:  231-882-4111 or www.benzonialibrary.org.
Kids Fun Day Carnival
Saturday, March 21, 2020, ​1-3 pm
Benzonia Public Library
​Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia   
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​Reading Time with Benzie Central Student-Athletes, Carnival Games, Face Painting, Photo Booth,  Make and Take Craft Workshops, Prizes, snacks and crafts!  
 
​A day of fun and community that you do not want to miss! 
Sponsored By: Benzie Central Student-Athletes, 
Benzonia Public Library, and ​Betsie Valley District Library.
Community Story Gathering
Saturday, March 21, 2020
​1-3 pm
Benzonia Public Library
​Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia   
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​Special Family Fun Activity: Stations will be set up for families or friends to share and preserve their favorite memories! 
 
Our Remembering Benzie interns will be hosting a memory video workshop. They will assist families in recording interviews focused on sharing favorite memories. Videos will be archived and shared on the library website and may even be featured in the Remembering Benzie movie scheduled to premiere at the Garden Theater in the spring.  Bring your family and join the fun!
 
This project was made possible in part by the ​Institute of Museum ​and Library Services ​LG-27-19-0151-19.
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"What the Eyes Don’t See"
with author 
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
Sunday, April 19, 2020
4 pm
Benzonia Public Library
Mille Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., ​Benzonia MI  
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Join the author as she discusses a story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City. Conversation facilitated by Kelly Thayer, Deputy Director of FLOW (For Love of Water), Traverse City.
  
Refreshments and book signing will conclude this FREE program.
  
“The 2019-20 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Meijer Foundation.”
 
Sponsored by Benzonia Public Library in partnership with
Benzie Community Water Council, the libraries of Benzie County, and FLOW (For Love of Water) Traverse City. Info. 231-882-4111 or www.benzonialibrary.org.
Build and Discover at BPL
Wednesday, April 22 2020,
​4-7 pm
​Benzonia Public Library
​Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  
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Join your BPL friends for LEGO Fun & Toy-Take-Apart.
We will have LEGO tables for creative building & A Toy-Take-Apart to
dismantle & discover. (LEGOs are for use at this event & stay at library).

 For information call 231-882-4111 or visit www.benzonialibrary.org
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100 Women Who Care Benzie
Wednesday, April 29, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>   
 
Join us and support our local charities! One hour!
Three randomly selected causes!
One winning group is presented with each member’s $100 check!
Fundraising made easy!  Wonderful way to make a difference for Benzie County non-profits.

VISITORS WELCOME: Come and see how we make a difference!
NOTE: Only members may vote. Commitment applications accepted at event.

100 (or more) Women Who Care is a group of women formed for the purpose of helping those in need. 
Together, 100 (or more) women in our community, can significantly impact the many local Benzie County organizations devoted to improving lives. Read more on our 100 Women Who Care Page>

Questions call Mary Kay Stemple 231-352-8123, Susan Goff 231-882-9373 or email benzie100wwc@gmail.com.
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