Oliver Art Center presents its annual Winter Market from November 9th - December 22nd. Featuring the handmade work of more than 30 local and regional artists and craftspeople, the wide assortment of gift items includes ornaments, jewelry, ceramics, cards, wearable art, prints, paintings and photography- all perfect for holiday giving.

Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday from noon-4:00 pm. OAC is closed on Mondays and on November 28th and 29th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

HELP  SAVE  HISTORIC  CHURCH  BELL

      Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), invites you to our “RING  THE  BELL”  CRAFTS  AND  TREASURES  FALL  FESTIVAL on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm at the church.  This is a fund raiser to help Blaine save our historic church bell - “a bell that represents the voice of God calling out to us and then calling us in”.

       Blaine’s church bell has been ringing in our community for more than 100 years and is in need of about $46,000 in restoration - to the bell and to the steeple.  The goal of this festival is to raise the first $10,000.

       There will be vendors inside the church offering various arts and crafts, baked goods, and many other items for sale.  Coffee, donuts, and lunch will also be for sale (if you’re out hunting, stop by for lunch).  This festival will also include several silent auction items, and a raffle for a handmade quilt.

       All the profits will be added to the Bell Restoration Fund.  You might even find some Christmas gifts!

       Blaine Christian Church appreciates the help of our community to save our church bell.  If you have questions, please call 231/889-0293, or email the church:  blainechurch@gmail.com.  You can also find us at Face book/BlaineChristianChurch/ and on Youtube.

HELP  SAVE  HISTORIC  CHURCH  BELL

      Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road (corner of Joyfield and Putney Roads), invites you to our “RING  THE  BELL”  CRAFTS  AND  TREASURES  FALL  FESTIVAL on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, 10 am - 4 pm at the church.  This is a fund raiser to help Blaine save our historic church bell - “a bell that represents the voice of God calling out to us and then calling us in”.

       Blaine’s church bell has been ringing in our community for more than 100 years and is in need of about $46,000 in restoration - to the bell and to the steeple.  The goal of this festival is to raise the first $10,000.

       There will be vendors inside the church offering various arts and crafts, baked goods, and many other items for sale.  Coffee, donuts, and lunch will also be for sale (if you’re out hunting, stop by for lunch).  This festival will also include several silent auction items, and a raffle for a handmade quilt.

       All the profits will be added to the Bell Restoration Fund.  You might even find some Christmas gifts!

       Blaine Christian Church appreciates the help of our community to save our church bell.  If you have questions, please call 231/889-0293, or email the church:  blainechurch@gmail.com.  You can also find us at Face book/BlaineChristianChurch/ and on Youtube.

Join us for the inaugural concert of the Benzonia Area Community Emergency Fund. Mary Sue Wilkinson, Patrick Niemisto, and Chris Skellenger of WSN will perform a free community concert at the Mills Community House on the upper level (2).

Give your metabolism a boost over Thanksgiving Reconnect Weekend with our Turkey Vulture Trot 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run! The 5K will begin at 9am on Thursday, November 28 on our Mountain Center Road course. The 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 10am. A portion of the proceeds will benefit North Sky Raptor Sanctuary .

A commemorative medal will be awarded to the top 3 men and women in each age group for the 5K race. All Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The overall male and female winner of the 5K will receive a Crystal Mountain Prize Pack valued at over $200. 

We are excited to announce that for our 2024 Turkey Vulture Trot we will now have Chip timing! Runners will receive a bib with a small electronic device that records their time as they cross the starting line and the finish line.

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings - without stepping foot in the kitchen! 

Location: Wild Tomato
Time: 11am - 5pm

Reservations required. Please call (800) 968-7686.

COST

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

Enjoy a festive tour through Crystal’s quaint resort village. Each trail stop offers unique activities, plus food & beverage and retail sales, including Black Friday specials!

Pick up your Holiday Trails Guide from one of the following locations: Front Desk, Park at Water's Edge and the Mountain Market. Please limit guides to one per family.

On the back of your Holiday Trails Guide, write your name, address and phone number and return to the Park at Water's Edge by 7:55pm for a chance to win. Prize drawing held at 8pm. Guests must be 18+ to be eligible to win prizes; need not be present to win. Please, one entry per family.

The Oliver Art Center’s annual Winter Member Exhibition, ARTventure will open with a reception on Friday, December 6th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The show will continue through January 3rd.  

Typically, one of OAC’s largest shows of the year, this year’s exhibit will showcase the work of more than 100 area artists, all members of OAC. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, fiber, photography, wood and more will be on display.

OAC’s Winter Market will be open during the reception to allow visitors to shop its collection of locally made gifts for the holidays. The work of more than 50 local and regional artists and craftspeople is on display in the Winter Market. The Winter Market continues through December 31st.

The Oliver Art Center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. OAC will be closed on December 24th and 25th and January 1st.

An evening of fun and festive piano music with local musician Kit Holmes! Kit will perform an enjoyable array of music that will help us ring in the holiday season. This family-friendly concert will take place in our Beck Gallery, with general admission seating. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring the whole family out and share an evening of lighthearted, inspiring, and entertaining piano music!

Tickets: $5-$10

Purchase via this link:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elizabethlaneolivercenterforthearts/1459520

On December 24 - 25, you can visit the Wild Tomato and enjoy a delicious buffet with family and friends.

Adults: $44
Kids, Ages 7 - 12: $22
Kids, Ages 6 & Under: $15

Reservations are highly recommended. Please call 888-581-9891 to book today. 

On December 24 - 25, you can visit the Wild Tomato and enjoy a delicious buffet with family and friends.

Adults: $44
Kids, Ages 7 - 12: $22
Kids, Ages 6 & Under: $15

Reservations are highly recommended. Please call 888-581-9891 to book today.