Community Events
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Benzie Conservation District
74th Annual Meeting and Report Thursday, November 21, 2019 6:30-8:00 pm Mills Community House-Upper Level 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> The public is invited to join the Benzie Conservation District conducting our 74th Annual Meeting & Report! Please come and enjoy a presentation by local wildlife biologist, Linda Thomasma; you'll also learn about what the District has been doing this past year. Enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, locally sourced and catered by Still Grinning Kitchen! This event is free and all are welcome. Please contact the Benzie Conservation District with questions: 231.882.4931; aime@benziecd.org |
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Linda Thomasma received a B.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University. She went on to earn a M.S. and Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University where she studied the American marten and fisher in the Upper Peninsula. Linda did a post-doc in the School of Forestry at SUNY Syracuse and then was a Research Wildlife Biologist for the US Forest Service, Northern Research Station in West Virginia. Returning to Michigan, she accepted a position at GVSU and taught in the Natural Resources Management Program. After teaching, Linda worked for a private timber company in Northern California on the 92,000 acre Collins Almanor Forest as their only wildlife biologist. Again she and her husband returned to Michigan and she worked as a consultant for public and private land owners. Linda has had the great good fortune to work in a variety of ecosystems with a diversity of wildlife species. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors as a researcher, educator, and land manager.
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Holiday Book Sale and Craft Shoppe
Friday. Nov. 22, 10 am-5 pm Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 am-3 pm Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Looking for the perfect gift? Browse unique crafts by the Repurposeful Librarians plus enjoy refreshments while shopping our selection of gently used books and puzzles. Proceeds benefit BPL Programs. NOTE: this will be the only winter Craft show for the Repurposeful Librarians. Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111. |
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Marvelous Art with
Mrs. McLaren
Monday, Nov. 25-Grades 4-6
Mills Community House-Lower Level
Home of Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS. FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of BPL.
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
Mrs. McLaren
Monday, Nov. 25-Grades 4-6
Mills Community House-Lower Level
Home of Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS. FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of BPL.
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
Marvelous Art with
Mrs. McLaren
Holiday Greeting Card Art
Monday, Dec. 9
GRADES K-6
Benzonia Public Library
Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Create your own art projects you can also use to make your very own Holiday Greeting Cards.
Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS.
FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of BPL.
NOTE: Combined Grades K-6 this month and NO art class the week of Christmas.
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
Mrs. McLaren
Holiday Greeting Card Art
Monday, Dec. 9
GRADES K-6
Benzonia Public Library
Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Create your own art projects you can also use to make your very own Holiday Greeting Cards.
Artist Connie McLaren, a local favorite, teaches these FUN classes for KIDS.
FREE! All supplies included, sponsored by Friends of BPL.
NOTE: Combined Grades K-6 this month and NO art class the week of Christmas.
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
Holiday Party and
Craft Woorkshop
Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 am-1 pm
Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31),
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
Schedule of Fun Activities:
11:00-Noon Hilarious Puppet Show with stories and carols
Noon-1:00 Ornament & Craft Workshop
Festive Photo Booth
Refreshments throughout event.
Sponsored by Friends of BPL.
Special Family Fun Activity:
Lower Level, 12pm-2pm.
Stations will be set up for families to share favorite holiday memories!
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
Craft Woorkshop
Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 am-1 pm
Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31),
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
Schedule of Fun Activities:
11:00-Noon Hilarious Puppet Show with stories and carols
Noon-1:00 Ornament & Craft Workshop
Festive Photo Booth
Refreshments throughout event.
Sponsored by Friends of BPL.
Special Family Fun Activity:
Lower Level, 12pm-2pm.
Stations will be set up for families to share favorite holiday memories!
Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111.
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Family Holiday Memories
Video recordings will become part of the Remembering Benzie Oral History project. Saturday, Dec. 14, 12-2 pm Benzonia Public Library Mills Community House-Upper Level 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Special Family Fun Activity: Stations will be set up for families to share and preserve their favorite holiday memories! Our Remembering Benzie interns will be hosting a holiday memory video workshop. They will assist families in recording interviews focused on sharing favorite holiday 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. For information 231-882-4111 or www.benzonialibrary.org |
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100 Women Who Care Benzie
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 5:30-6:30 pm
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.
Printable Documents (PDF):
Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 5:30-6:30 pm
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.
Printable Documents (PDF):