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

Hosted by Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty and Crystal Lake Golf Club.

Register at 8 a.m., Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.

$75 per player, 4-person scramble for 18 holes

Prize drawings, 50/50 raffle, food served after play 

All proceeds benefit Benzie Senior Resources! 

Creative Kaleidoscope, the Oliver Art Center’s annual juried art exhibition, opens with a reception on Friday, September 13^th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The show will close with an Artist Talk on Friday, October 18^th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Both the reception Artist Talk are free and open to the public.

This show will highlight the exceptional work of talented regional artists in a range of media. Acceptance in the show is based on the selections of the jurors.  This year’s jurors are Liz Celeste, Curator of Education and Exhibits at the Dennos Museum and acclaimed Michigan artist Mark Mahaffey. Jurors also select winners of awards in several categories. Those prizes will be presented at the opening reception.

CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE HONORING OUR 150 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

WE WILL HAVE A SILENT AUCTION AND A COOKBOOK OF FAVORITE RECIPES FROM CHURCH MEMBERS.  (YOU MIGHT FIND SOME OF THOSE CHERRY SMORGASBORD  RECIPES)