Children in our community are invited to venture into the wilds of Africa during “ROAR:  LIFE  IS  WILD - GOD  IS  GOOD” Vacation Bible School, hosted by Blaine Christian Church, Monday, August 5 - Thursday, August 8, 2019, from 6 - 8:10 pm each evening.

Children, ages 3 - 6th grade completed, are welcome to enjoy the  BEST  week of the summer at no cost.  Pre-K and Kindergarten age children will enjoy activities designed especially for them in “Little Paws” Pre-school.  Each evening at 5:30 pm, a light supper will be available for children attending VBS.

Registration is each night from 5:30 - 5:50 pm at the church.  Blaine Christian Church is located at 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), in Arcadia.

Based on the theme of “Life Is Wild - God Is Good”, during  “ROAR”  Vacation Bible School, children will go in small groups on an African adventure to explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that can power them through this wild life. 

They will make new friends, explore the Imagination Station and KidVid Cinema, enjoy Stampede Sports, make cool crafts to take home, sing fun songs during Sing And Play Roar, and enjoy the snacks at the Hungry Herd Café.

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, provide food for those in need in our county.  There will also be a change jar for children to give donations to BACN.

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

 If you have questions or need more info about Vacation Bible School, or if you need directions, please call 231/352-9148, or send an email to:  blainechurch@gmail.com, or check the church’s website at:  blainechristianchurch.org.

You and your family are welcome to get to know the church family at Blaine Christian Church on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am (contemporary style service), or at 10 am (blended style).  Separate activities, through “Kid’s Kare”, are provided at each service for children 2 - 6 years old.

The Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra (BASO) will take stage with the legendary local music ensemble, Song of the Lakes, in a special collaborative performance on Sunday, August 18 at 7 pm., in the Benzie High School Auditorium.  The event will feature Song of the Lakes performing selections from "Benzie Rover," "Pearl of America," and "Stand Up," backed by th BASO.

In addition to performing with Song of the Lakes, BASO will perform a number of other pieces including:

 -The Coriolan Overture by Beethoven

-A James Bond Medley

-Hungarian March by Berlioz

-Pops Hoe-Down by Hayman 

-Danzon by Marquez 

On Wednesday August 21 at 6:30pm Benzie Audubon Club members and friends will meet leader Doug Cook at the Betsie Valley Trailhead in Elberta to look for early fall migrating birds (and resident species as well) in the in the Elberta Marsh. There is no fee, and all are welcome. For more information see www.benzieaudubon.org.

Come to this Kid Friendly  Dance Nite

Miss Vickie Slater owner of "Get Up & Dance" will lead the troops to fun and games with music and lots of laughter!  Special Event

Peter Bergin will explore the intersection of ragtime with early American Parlor music from the 1850's-1930 and into the 50's.

Ragtime concerts with Peter is interactive and insightfu.He gets audiences moving to the beat and puts smiles on faces with his stories and anecdotes.

Ragtime concerts with Peter Bergin are interactive and insightful.  Peter gets audiences moving to the beat and puts smiles on their faces. Audiences gain a better understanding of our American musical heritage.  It's a celebration of life through music and stories! 

Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing (NMSH) and the Women's Resource Center (WRC) will receive offerings from the concert.