Community Events
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Sunset Coast Camera Club
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
If you like taking photos and would enjoy meeting others who share your interests, a photography club has just started in the Benzie and Manistee County area. The club is for for people of all skill levels and photographic interests who are would like to develop and improve their photographic skills
For information contact Steve at 630-816-5588.
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 23, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
If you like taking photos and would enjoy meeting others who share your interests, a photography club has just started in the Benzie and Manistee County area. The club is for for people of all skill levels and photographic interests who are would like to develop and improve their photographic skills
For information contact Steve at 630-816-5588.
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Dessert Class Demos
With Anna & Audrey 5:30-6:30 pm as listed Mills Community House-Lower Level Home of Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Ever wanted to learn how to bake like a gourmet dessert chef? Here’s your chance! Demonstration cooking classes, fit for all ages. In these classes you will learn how to make many kinds of cookies, cakes, ice creams and pies, and decorate them too! Please join us to become an even better chef than you already are. Tasting follows each demo and recipes will be provided. FREE! Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111. JULY 31, TUESDAY: ICE CREAM & CUSTARD: Ginger Ice Cream * Coconut custard * Chocolate Ice Cream AUGUST 8, WEDNESDAY: COOKIES: Chocolate chip (gluten free) * Snickerdoodle * Shortbread AUGUST 15, WEDNESDAY: BROWNIES: Chocolate (vegan) * Blondie Swirl * Caramel Chocolate AUGUST 16, WEDNESDAY: CAKE: Chocolate (flourless) * Carrot * Vanilla AUGUST 21, TUESDAY: PIES: Pumpkin * Apple * Berry Crumble (gluten free) |
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Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries 1892 - 1912
by Andrew Bolander
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This lecture will be a brief look at the origins of the Ann Arbor Railroad car ferries and the development of the waterfront of Frankfort and Elberta. The 1909 mishap of the Ann Arbor No. 3 in Manistique and the 1910 burning of the Ann Arbor No. 1 will be highlighted.
Andy Bolander is a rail and car ferry enthusiast-- and a nerd for all things Ann Arbor Railroad.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
by Andrew Bolander
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
This lecture will be a brief look at the origins of the Ann Arbor Railroad car ferries and the development of the waterfront of Frankfort and Elberta. The 1909 mishap of the Ann Arbor No. 3 in Manistique and the 1910 burning of the Ann Arbor No. 1 will be highlighted.
Andy Bolander is a rail and car ferry enthusiast-- and a nerd for all things Ann Arbor Railroad.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
Diagnostic Clinic
Thursday, August 16, 11 am-2 pm
Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House - Front Porch
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Advice on solving garden and landscape problems including plant, weed, bug, and disease identification.
Free clinic offered by MSU Extension & Local Master Gardeners.
For assistance outside of clinic hours, dial 1-888-678-3464 to reach MSUE's Lawn and Garden Hotline, available Monday-Friday, 9am-noon / 1-4pm or visit migarden.msu.edu.
Thursday, August 16, 11 am-2 pm
Benzonia Public Library
Mills Community House - Front Porch
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI
Link to Google Map>
Advice on solving garden and landscape problems including plant, weed, bug, and disease identification.
Free clinic offered by MSU Extension & Local Master Gardeners.
For assistance outside of clinic hours, dial 1-888-678-3464 to reach MSUE's Lawn and Garden Hotline, available Monday-Friday, 9am-noon / 1-4pm or visit migarden.msu.edu.
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A Year Lost, A Life Gained
Fighting Breast Cancer with Wit, Humor, Friends, and a Perky Poodle By author Suzanne Dalton Thursday, August 23, 5:30 pm Mills Community House-Upper Level Home of Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Suzanne Dalton has accomplished much in her life-she is an artist, writer, actor, web designer, and program manager. The one undertaking for which she did not sign up was breast cancer. In her new memoir, A Year Lost, A Life Gained: Fighting Breast Cancer With Wit, Humor, Friends and a Perky Poodle, humor guides Suzanne through difficult decisions about treatments, surgeries, and reconstruction. Her story, told through witty letters to friends, includes a party before surgery, a zany poodle, and refusal to let cancer define her. This memoir is a beautifully-told story and a guide to aid anyone diagnosed with a life-threatening medical event whether they’ve completed the journey or are just embarking upon the path. No charge for event, just come and enjoy. Sponsored by Friends of BPL. Info. www.benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111. |
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Time in Poetry
by Fleda Brown
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
People sometimes think of reading or sharing a poem as a break from time, a step in to timelessness. Really? Can we step outside of time? The great Mexican poet Octavio Paz said a poem is basically made out of time. Fleda will talk about that thought- to argue with it and to prove it.
Fleda Brown earned her Ph.D in English from the University of Arkansas and, while teaching at the University of Delaware, founded thePoets in the Schools Program which she has directed for more than 12 years. In Traverse City, she write a monthly column on poetry for the Record-Eagle and has a monthly commentary on poetry on Interlochen Public Radio.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
by Fleda Brown
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series
Thursday, September 13, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia Link to Google Map>
People sometimes think of reading or sharing a poem as a break from time, a step in to timelessness. Really? Can we step outside of time? The great Mexican poet Octavio Paz said a poem is basically made out of time. Fleda will talk about that thought- to argue with it and to prove it.
Fleda Brown earned her Ph.D in English from the University of Arkansas and, while teaching at the University of Delaware, founded thePoets in the Schools Program which she has directed for more than 12 years. In Traverse City, she write a monthly column on poetry for the Record-Eagle and has a monthly commentary on poetry on Interlochen Public Radio.
Benzonia Academy Lecture presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org