Community Events
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Becoming Amish
By author Jeff Smith Monday, September 17, 6:00 pm Mills Community House-Upper Level Home of Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Smith’s insightful book is an honest and respectful look at the joys, and the costs, one American family experienced as they sought to align their lifestyle with their deepest beliefs. Jeff Smith is a journalist and editor who has written extensively about the environment, the outdoors and lifestyle during the course of his 30-plus year career. Jeff was also a long time editor of the award-winning Traverse Magazine. Becoming Amish was named as one of the top 5 books for accurately portraying Amish life by the center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A hospitality and book-signing period will conclude the program with books available for purchase. Sponsored by Friends of BPL. |
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Diagnostic Clinic
Thursday, September 20, 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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Used Jigsaw Puzzle Sale
Saturday, September 22, 2018 10 am-1 pm The Friends of BPL Annual Used Jigsaw Puzzle Sale is a favorite with puzzle lovers. It's an easy to browse sale where puzzle lovers can shop for a wide variety of good quality puzzles at great suggested donation prices. The sale is held in September each year at the Mills Community House. Credit cards accepted. |
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Take Better Photos with the Camera/Phone You Have
with pro photographer Jeffrey Smith
with pro photographer Jeffrey Smith
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taking better portraits with your smartphone
Saturday, September 22 10 am-Noon Mills Community House-Upper Level Home of Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> In this workshop you'll learn more about how to take better photos using your smartphone. You'll acquire some strategies for improving your photos, have time to practice, get feedback from a pro, and learn how to make simple edits and photo enhancements using the Instagram app. Please bring your own phone. pro photo walk Saturday, September 22 1:30-4:30 pm Meet in front of Ursa Major 245 South Benzie Blvd. Beulah, MI Link to Google Map> Grab your smartphone, point-and-shoot, or DSLR camera and join us for a walking photo tour of downtown Beulah. Photogropher Jeffrey Smith will guide you through some great locations and photo shots. At the end of the tour, we'll head to the Mills Community House and Jeff will walk us through his photo roll and model how he decides which photos to keep and why. In case of rain, please call the Benzonia Public Library at 231-882-4111 for updated plans. Info. Benzonia Public Library at 231-882-4111 |
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your instructor
Photographer Jeffrey Smith is a lifelong Michigander whose love for nature, people, and stroytelling fuels his passion for visual communication. He currently works as a phorographer and ivdeo producer at University of Michigan School of Information, by way of newspapers across the state.
This event is part of the Making in Michigan Libraries project for the U-M School of Michigan and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE:05-15-0021-15.
Photographer Jeffrey Smith is a lifelong Michigander whose love for nature, people, and stroytelling fuels his passion for visual communication. He currently works as a phorographer and ivdeo producer at University of Michigan School of Information, by way of newspapers across the state.
This event is part of the Making in Michigan Libraries project for the U-M School of Michigan and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE:05-15-0021-15.
Sunset Coast Camera Club
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 25, 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, Sept. 27, 2018 - 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 25, 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.
100 (or more) Women Who Care
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 4:00-5:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
100 (or more) Women Who Care is looking to gather a group of women for the purpose of helping those in need. This is how it can work in BENZIE COUNTY COMMUNITIES:
Questions call Mary Kay Stemple 231-352-8123, Susan Goff 231-882-9373 or email benzie100wwc@gmail.com.
Printable Documents (PDF):
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 4:00-5:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
100 (or more) Women Who Care is looking to gather a group of women for the purpose of helping those in need. This is how it can work in BENZIE COUNTY COMMUNITIES:
- 100 or more women who commit to the group. Commitment involves attending four, one hour meetings per year, pledging $100 per meeting ($400 per year).
- At each meeting, an opportunity is provided for three members of the group to present a five (5) minute explanation of a local 501(c)3 organization in need.
- There is a 5 minute opportunity for questions after each presentation then a vote is taken by ballot.
- The winner in announced. each of the 100 (or more) women will write a $100 check to the chosen non profit. That means $10,000+ for the selected charity.
Questions call Mary Kay Stemple 231-352-8123, Susan Goff 231-882-9373 or email benzie100wwc@gmail.com.
Printable Documents (PDF):
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Costume Creation Lab
Wednesday, October 20, 2018 Noon-3 pm Mills Community House-Upper Level Home of Benzonia Public Library 891 Michigan Ave. (US-31) Benzonia MI Link to Google Map> Need a Halloween costume? Join us for a free creative afternoon. Assemble a costume from scratch or claim a pre-made costume. We'll provide cardboard, paint, fabric, secondhand costumes, and all the tools you need. Just bring your imagination! This event is part of the Making in Michigan Libraries project for the U-M School of Michigan and is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE:05-15-0021-15. Info. call Benzonia Public Library 231-883-4111. |
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THE EDMUND FITZGERALD
The Stories – The Song
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 - 6:30 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
Home of Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
A story-telling, musical program about the loss of a Great Lakes ship, its crew, and the song that told its haunting tale. Hear the stories of the crew members, their families and the ironies of a doomed ship in one of the worst storms in Great Lakes history. Learn how the hit song “The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald” was written, recorded and performed by Gordon Lightfoot. Hear the mesmerizing song played live by Mike Fornes, who performs as Lightfoot live in concert.
If you have read Mike’s newspaper work, heard him on the radio, seen him on TV or read any of the four books he has written about Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge or the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw, his love of the Straits of Mackinac area is clear.
On stage, he demonstrates his love of a genre of timeless music that captured millions during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Mike tours annually and will play more than 60 shows in five states and Canada this year. Read more at www.lightfoottribute.com>
A hospitality period concludes the program. No charge for event, just come and enjoy. Sponsored by Friends of BPL.
The Stories – The Song
Monday, Oct. 29, 2018 - 6:30 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
Home of Benzonia Public Library
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI Link to Google Map>
A story-telling, musical program about the loss of a Great Lakes ship, its crew, and the song that told its haunting tale. Hear the stories of the crew members, their families and the ironies of a doomed ship in one of the worst storms in Great Lakes history. Learn how the hit song “The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald” was written, recorded and performed by Gordon Lightfoot. Hear the mesmerizing song played live by Mike Fornes, who performs as Lightfoot live in concert.
If you have read Mike’s newspaper work, heard him on the radio, seen him on TV or read any of the four books he has written about Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge or the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw, his love of the Straits of Mackinac area is clear.
On stage, he demonstrates his love of a genre of timeless music that captured millions during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
Mike tours annually and will play more than 60 shows in five states and Canada this year. Read more at www.lightfoottribute.com>
A hospitality period concludes the program. No charge for event, just come and enjoy. Sponsored by Friends of BPL.