Walk, Run or Bike with Benzie Senior Resources to raise funds for programs and services that help Benzie County seniors remain healthy and living independently in their own homes. Participants can enjoy a delicious Blueberry Brunch after the Dash. See the BSR website for registration info, and updates on free community events tied to the Blueberry Dash.

Tribute exhibition showcasing Frankfort resident Stephen Elrick's full-sized bird sculptures, drawings and Thimble Creatures. Reception, August 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm exhibition showcasing Frankfort resident Stephen Elrick's full-sized bird sculptures, drawings and Thimble Creatures. Through August 23rd. Reception, August 11, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 

Oliver Art Center is open Mon-Sat from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 pm  

Children in our community, ages 3 - 6th grade completed, are invited to “Dive Into Friendship With God” and come to  “SCUBA”  Vacation Bible School, hosted by Blaine Christian Church, Monday, August 5 - Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 6 - 8:10 pm each evening.

This event is open to the public and is designed to help children have the BEST  week of the summer at no cost.  Pre-K and Kindergarten age children will enjoy activities designed especially for them in the “Tide Pool Pre-School”.

Registration starts Monday night at 5:40 pm at the church (additional registration  times are available each night a few minutes before 6 pm).  Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), in Arcadia.

Since everything is designed to be hands-on, it is recommended that children dress in play clothes.

During their four days of fun, children will learn about giving and helping others by donating non-perishable food items each evening to help Benzie Area Christian Neighbors (BACN), located in Benzonia.  They provide food and other services for those in need in our county.  There will also be a donation jar for children to give to BACN.

On Sunday, August 11th, at 10 am, the children will wrap up their Vacation Bible School experience through singing their songs and sharing what they learned during a combined worship service.  This is open to the public.  Hope to “SEA” you there!

If you have questions or need more info about Vacation Bible School, or if you need directions, please contact the church:  call - 231/352-9148, email - blainechurch@gmail.com, website - blainechristianchurch.org, or find us on Facebook and YouTube.com.

An immersive evening of Tango beginning at 5:00 pm with a tango-inspired art exhibit. Learn about the culture and dance itself from QuinTango’s dance master, Victor Rua. At 6:00 pm, enjoy QuinTango’s captivating live concert. Then, join the after-party,  a milonga dance social in the Borwell Gallery and Sunset Deck beginning at 7:30. Tango music, Argentinian inspired snacks and wine are included in ticket price.

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Frankfort’s Annual 2 day Art Fair in Market Square Park. Friday hours 1pm-7pm and Saturday 10am- 4pm.

Notes: PLEASE NO NOT BRING PETS to the Fair.

The biggest weekend of the summer in Frankfort will begin on Friday, August 16th when the Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce Art Fair will take place in Market Square Park. Friday hours are 1pm - 7pm.

Artists will be on site selling their amazing artwork.  Also that evening, Full Stop will be playing in the Concert in the Park at Mineral Springs Park at 7pm.          

On Saturday, August 17, the 48th Annual Frankfort Art Fair, presented by the Frankfort Elberta Chamber of Commerce, will continue where over 100 artists will be displaying their work from 10 AM - 4 PM in Market Square Park on M-22. The TC Taco Food Truck and The Frankfort Lions Club will provide the food this year during the Frankfort Art Fair Friday & Saturday.        

Also on Saturday, returning by popular demand, the Collector Car Show will be held in Mineral Springs Park in downtown Frankfort. Registration begins at 8 am and presentation of awards will be at 2:00 PM.          A free Benzie Bus shuttle bus will be available to the Art Fair from the Open Space, next to the library. The Benzie Bus FREE shuttle service is available on Saturday from 10am - 4pm. NO PETS will be allowed into Market Square Park on Friday or Saturday.          

Notes: PLEASE NO NOT BRING PETS to the Fair.        

This event is coordinated by the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by their Corporate Premier Sponsors: Curtis Insurance, Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, State Savings Bank, Graceland Fruit and TC Tourism.          

For more information please call the Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-352-7251 or email fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com.              

God is at work at Blaine Christian Church.  We are “Building God’s Kingdom”, and we want you to come find out how He can work in your life, too.  Our entire Benzie and Manistee community is welcome to come to the church on Sunday, August 25, 2024 for our 4th Annual “CELEBRATION  SUNDAY”.

We will celebrate together when we gather outside at 10 am for Worship, and continue afterwards with a Pig Roast Meal, and some fun family activities.

We invite you to come join us for the first time, or reunite with others in our church family.  We welcome you to be encouraged at this FREE event and celebrate with us!

Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), in Arcadia.

If you have questions, or need more information or directions, please contact the church:  call - 231/352-9148; Email - blainechurch@gmail.com; Website - blainechristianchurch.org; or find us at Facebook.com/BlaineChristianChurch.

You are also welcome to get to know the Blaine Christian Church family before this event during our summer service times:  Sunday mornings at 8:30 am (contemporary), or at 10 am (blended), with special activities for children ages 3 - 6.

Oliver Art Center’s 2024 Summer Music Season wraps up as it started, with a beautiful concert of chamber music performed by the acclaimed Viridian Strings. This highly anticipated performance, Masterworks Unveiled, will take place on Friday, August 30^th at 7:00 pm in OAC’s Beck Gallery. The performance will feature thrilling string quintets by Mozart, Vaughn Williams and Brahms. Each piece is revered as among the finest works ever crafted by these masterful composers. As we gather from across the country with both new and familiar faces, the Viridian Strings promise an evening of music to remember.

Founded in 2018, Viridian Strings was established with a passion for chamber music performed against the beautiful backdrop of Northern Michigan. Comprised of alums from the renowned musical institutions who gather and perform throughout Northern Michigan for the summer, Viridian Strings are known for providing high quality chamber music performances across the region.

Tickets are $45 ($40 for OAC members) and can be purchased at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elizabethlaneolivercenterforthearts/1273028