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Saturday, March 23, 2024Community Event

ARTiFACTORY

ARTiFACTORY 2024 will begin with a short class on the basics of poetry writing, led by poet and teacher Steven Veatch on Saturday, March 23 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Art Center. After the class, participants will head to the Benzie Area Historical Society Museum in Benzonia to explore the historical artifacts on display and select an item from the collection that inspires them to create an original poem. Students will submit a photo of their chosen artifact and the poem they created to the Oliver Art Center by April 15. The poems will be published in a keepsake chapbook and will be exhibited with the artifacts at the gallery beginning April 26. The exhibit will include a guest reception and live readings of the poems.

The $25 course fee includes class, handouts, a National Poetry Month poster, museum tour, one chapbook, and admission to the reception event. Art Center members receive a 10% discount. The program is free to students 18 years and under. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown bag lunch and a writing instrument.

Register through the Oliver Art Center website: www.oliverart.org


When:
Saturday, March 23, 2024 9:30 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:

Oliver Art Center

132 Coast Guard Rd.

Frankfort, MI 49635 

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Saturday, March 30, 2024Community Event

Frankfort Easter Egg Hunt

Frankfort Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your children and join local business sponsors and The Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce for an Easter Egg Hunt for Children.

When:
Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:00 AM
Where:
The Open Space on Main Street in Frankfort
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Saturday, March 30, 2024Community Event

FREE CHILDREN'S EASTER EGG HUNT

Blaine Christian Church invites children up to age 11 years old to a free Easter Egg Hunt at the church on Saturday, March 30th at 11 am.  Children will hunt for plastic eggs filled with pre-packaged candy.

Before the hunt, everyone will be treated to story time inside the church. Weather permitting, the egg hunt will be outside.  If it becomes necessary due to weather, the hunt will be inside instead.

Parents:  please dress children according to the weather and bring a basket or bag for your child’s egg collection.  Also, children are encouraged to bring their friends.

You and your family are welcome to meet Blaine’s church family on Sunday mornings at our regular service times of either 8:30 am, or 11 am.  Sunday School classes for children 2 years old through adults meet at 9:45 am.

However, on Easter Sunday, March 31st, we will be together in one service at 10 am to celebrate the Resurrection.  Kid’s Kare for children 2 - 6 years old is offered during this service.

Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads) in Arcadia.  If you need directions, have questions, or need more information, please call the church, 231/352-9148, send an email, blainechurch@gmail.com, or see the website:  blainechristianchurch.org.  Check us out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Blaine ChristianChurch/, and at www.youtube.com

When:
Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:00 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:

Blaine Christian Church

7018 Putney Road

Arcadia, MI  49613 

For More Info:
Blaine Christian Church
231/352-9148
blainechurch@gmail.coom
www.blainechristianchurch.org
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Sunday, March 31, 2024Community Event

Easter Sunday Service

Easter Sunday Service
Join us for our Easter Sunday Service on March 31st at 10:30 a.m. (in person or online)! We would love to have you with us as we joyfully celebrate together.

When:
Sunday, March 31, 2024 12:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:

First Congregational Church of Frankfort

431 Forest Ave.

Frankfort, MI 49635 

For More Info:
Rev. Dinah Haag, Pastor
231-352-7909
pastor431@gmail.com
fccfrankfort.org
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Sunday, March 31, 2024Community Event

Easter Brunch at Wild Tomato

Easter Brunch returns to the Wild Tomato on Sunday, March 31. Price includes coffee or tea.

When:
Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive

Thompsonville, MI 49683 

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Friday, April 12, 2024Community Event

Oliver Art Center Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition

Oliver Art Center Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition
The Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts (OAC) will host its Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition from April 12 – May 10th.   More than 350 artworks in all media from area elementary, middle, and high schools will be on display at the center located at 132 Coast Guard Rd. in Frankfort. The artwork will be juried by artist, Nik Burkhart. Certificates of Excellence and awards, including scholarships to Olivet College, will be presented during the Opening Reception on Friday April 12th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

The exhibit is generously sponsored by Graceland Fruit.

Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday from Noon-4:00 pm. Closed on Monday

When:
Friday, April 12, 2024 10:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where:

Oliver Art Center

132 Coast Guard Rd.

Frankfort, MI 49635 

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Thursday, April 18, 2024Community Event

"Marqueetown" Benefit Screening at The Garden Theater

THURSDAY APRIL 18 AT 7:00 PM - THE GARDEN THEATER IN FRANKFORT, MICHIGAN - BENEFITS THE GARDEN THEATER - CAST AND CREW Q&A MODERATED BY ED RONCO OF INTERLOCHEN PUBLIC RADIO

AFTER PARTY TO FOLLOW AT STORMCLOUD BREWING - 450 SEATS

$10 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

No one fights to preserve a multiplex, but some people will risk everything to save a marquee. Through booms and busts, Delft Theatres Inc. - and its innovative gem, The Nordic - endured in Marquette Michigan for almost 100 years, even as the world changed endlessly around them. Local kid Bernie Rosendahl’s modern crusade to restore the historic arthouse to its former glory leads filmmakers to discover a hidden cinema empire in the Upper Peninsula.

Portraying the fascinating history of motion pictures through one iconic screen - and featuring dozens of real-life Marquette locations and characters - Marqueetown is the true story of chasing your dreams, redefining failure and success, and reembracing the enduring magic of cinema.

Written and Directed by Joseph Beyer and Jordan Anderson
Based on the work of Bernie Rosendahl
Executive Producers Kathleen Glynn ands Diana Milock
Associate Producers Terry Lynn Carrithers, Ward and Mary Gillett, Kathleen Verduin, Joe and Katie Anderson.
Original Score by Andrew Dost
Music Supervision by Willa Yudell
Additional Photography from the Estate of Gary Graver
Main Titles by Henry Gretzinger

Featuring locals cameos from Jim Foley, Ben Whiting, Tanner Presswood, Brian Raetz, Steve Cook, Pete Kirkwood, Chris Loud, Erin Anderson Whiting, Logan Wilcox, Christal Frost Anderson, Beth Milligan, Will Kitchen, Gary Gatzke, Madison Meter, Mickey Graham, Michael and Chad Albaugh, Jim Nichols, Ben Harris, Harold Kranick, Kaitlyn Cress, Cindy Milock, Raymond and Christie Minervini, Dan Wanschura and Connor Miller as The Hotdog.

Not Rated / PG-Level Content / Total Running Time 83 Minutes
Award Winner “Work in Progress Sneak Peek” 2023 Fresh Coast Film Festival - Marquette, Michigan
Award Finalist “Sanctuary Selections” 2024 Thunder Bay Film Festival - Alpena, Michigan

When:
Thursday, April 18, 2024 7:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
Where:

The Garden Theater

301 Maint St

Frankfort, MI 49635

231-352-7561

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Saturday, April 27, 2024Community Event

Crystal Classic

Crystal Classic

This four-person scramble includes 18 holes of golf with cart, two beverage tickets and boxed lunch, plus prizes for the Men's and Mixed divisions! 

Men will play from the white tees. Men ages 70+ will play from the green tees. Women will play from the red tees. Please bring your scorecards to the scoreboard immediately following the round. Cards not returned in a timely manner will not be eligible for prizes.

Deadline to sign up is April 22, 2024.

Time: Shotgun start at Noon.

Cost: $85 per person. 


When:
Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 PM thru 04:00 PM
Where:

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683

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Monday, May 06, 2024Community Event

Frankfort-Elberta Restaurant Week

Food related specials and activities through out the Frankfort-Elberta area.  CLICK HERE for more information

When:
from Monday, May 6, 2024 12:00 AM
thru Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Where:
Various restauraunts and non-restaurants in the Frankfort-Elberta area. 
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Sunday, May 12, 2024Community Event

Mother's Day Brunch

Mother's Day Brunch

Held at the Wild Tomato. Reservations required. Please call 888-581-9891. 

Cost
Adults: $46.95
Kids 7 - 12: $19.95
Kids 6 & Under: $12.95



When:
Sunday, May 12, 2024 9:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Wild Tomato

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive

Thompsonville, MI 49683 

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Thursday, May 16, 2024Community Event

FREE DINNER CELEBRATES SENIOR CITIZENS

In honor of Nursing Home Resident's Day celebrated every May, Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), will again host an “Annual Senior Citizens Dinner” for our community.

Blaine extends an invitation to this special occasion to those who live in assisted living facilities in Benzie and Manistee Counties, their relatives, care givers, and any senior citizen in our area who would like to come, including anyone in a wheelchair.

This year’s dinner at Blaine will be served on Thursday, May 16th, at 4:30 pm.  There is no cost to attend.   However, anyone interested in coming is asked to make reservations by calling Bonnie Putney, 231/499-6788, no later than Sunday, May 5th.

Blaine’s church family will provide a home cooked meal.  Betsie Bay Minstrels will present a program after dinner.  Blaine’s church family, especially our senior citizens, will visit with our guests, as well as host, help, and serve the meal.

On May 16, 2002, the third Thursday in May was designated as “Nursing Home Residents Day” by proclamation of Michigan’s Governor.  The declaration states:
        "Whereas:  Nursing Home Resident's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognize the tremendous contributions nursing home residents have made to the growth, prosperity, and cultural richness of our Great Lakes State.  Therefore I, John Engler, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby declare May 16, 2002 as NURSING HOME RESIDENT'S DAY . . . "

Blaine Christian Church looks forward to celebrating this  evening with our community.  If you have questions, need more info or directions, check out our website - www.blainechristianchurch.org, or our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BlaineChristianChurch/


When:
Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:30 PM thru 06:30 PM
Where:

Blaine Christian Church

7018 Putney Road

Arcadia, MI  49613 

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Saturday, May 25, 2024Community Event

Michigan Beer and Brat Festival

Join our 17th annual celebration of Michigan made food and craft beverages happening Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Enjoy live entertainment from The Drew Hale Band and The RockShow while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.

VIP Admission begins at 3pm, General Admission from 4-8pm. Ages 3 and under are free. 


When:
Saturday, May 25, 2024 4:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:

12500 Crystal Mountain Drive

Thompsonville, MI 49683 

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Saturday, June 15, 2024Craft Fair

2024 Frankfort Craft Fair

2024 Frankfort Craft Fair

 

Annual Outdoor Art Fair on Main Street.  Booth Spaces are 12x12 for $85


When:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where:

400 Main Street

 

 
Registration:
For More Info:
Joanne Bartley
231-352-7251
fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com

Saturday, June 15, 2024Community Event

Annual Frankfort Craft Fair

Arts and Crafts Fair Downtown Frankfort. Main Street will be closed.

When:
Saturday, June 15, 2024 10:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where:
Main Street Frankfort      
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Friday, June 21, 2024Community Event

Nitecrawler Hunt

Bring a bucket and A flashlight 

When:
Friday, June 21, 2024 9:30 PM
Where:
Mineral Springs Park
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Saturday, June 22, 2024Community Event

Take a Kid Fishing

Show up and come and Take a Kid Fishing!

When:
Saturday, June 22, 2024 8:00 AM
Where:
Frankfort Mineral Springs Park Pavillion
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Saturday, June 22, 2024Community Event

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Meet at the Frankfort Beach by the turnaround to fly a kite!

When:
Saturday, June 22, 2024 3:00 PM
Where:
Frankfort Beach by the turnaround
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Monday, July 01, 2024Community Event

4th of July Medallion Hunt

Annual medallion hunt. Cash Prize $150!

When:
from Monday, July 1, 2024 10:00 AM
thru Thursday, July 4, 2024 10:00 AM
Where:
pick up hints at The Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce
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Thursday, July 04, 2024Craft Fair

2024 Art in the Park

2024 Art in the Park

Craft and Art Fair during our July 4th activities.  On beautiful Betsie Bay.  Booth Space 12x12 for $60

 

  

When:
Thursday, July 4, 2024 10:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

501 Main Street

 

Registration:
For More Info:
Joanne Bartley
231-352-7251
fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com

Thursday, July 04, 2024Parade

2024 July 4th Parade

Annual 4th of July Parade

 

PARADE THEME:     Goin' 4 the Gold

When:
Thursday, July 4, 2024 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Main Street Frankfort
Registration:

 

PARADE starts at: 10:00 AM

 

LINE UP begins at 9:00 AM 

 

LINE UP Location: Graceland Fruit Parking Lot

 

Prizes awarded: 1st, 2nd & 3rd places

  

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