Benzonia Area Happenings
NOTE: Locations vary for these events,
​be sure to check where they are being held.
DNA Cluster Group
Benzie Area Genealogical Society
​Monday, Nov. 11, ​1-3 pm 
​Benzonia Public Library-meeting room
891 Michigan Ave., ​Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>       

This is a new group that will meet the 3rd Monday each month from 1-3 pm. We will share our findings and help with understanding the results, along with new technologies and more!

If you have taken a DNA test, bring your results with you along with any questions you may have.  Everyone is welcome to attend! 
Visit www.benziebags.com for additional information.
Village of Benzonia
MASTER PLAN 2020
Final Draft Review
OPEN HOUSE
​Thursday, Nov. 14, ​6-7 pm 
​Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>       

OPEN HOUSE: 6:00-6:30 pm 
PRESENTATION: 6:30-7:00 pm
​PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: 7:00 pm

Share your feedback, concerns and ideas, review the vision plan, goals and future land use plan for the Village of Benzonia.  Information: 231-882-9981 or S.KIRK@SRPDESIGNSTUDIO.COM

​Draft Master Plan is available at the Village of Benzonia, Benzonia Public Library, and at www.villageofbenzonia.com.
Tutors and Mentors
Needed for Youth in Benzie County

Please contact me if you are a person who has experience teaching or tutoring middle and high school students or if you would be interested in mentoring youth in recreational or other activities.

Tutors are reimbursed at an hourly rate, mentors are reimbursed for material expenses. All involved adults go through an application process that involves a background check and Central Registry clearance.

Kathi Houston
Volunteer Coordinator
19th Circuit Court
volunteer@benzieco.net or call 231-510-1721
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​Benzie Conservation District
74th Annual Meeting and Report
Thursday, November 21, 2019
6:30-8:00 pm
​Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>       

The public is invited to join the Benzie Conservation District conducting our 74th Annual Meeting & Report!

Please come and enjoy a presentation by local wildlife biologist, Linda Thomasma; you'll also learn about what the District has been doing this past year. 

Enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres, locally sourced and catered by Still Grinning Kitchen!

This event is free and all are welcome. Please contact the Benzie Conservation District with questions: 231.882.4931; aime@benziecd.org
​Linda Thomasma received a B.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University. She went on to earn a M.S. and Ph.D. from Michigan Technological University where she studied the American marten and fisher in the Upper Peninsula. Linda did a post-doc in the School of Forestry at SUNY Syracuse and then was a Research Wildlife Biologist for the US Forest Service, Northern Research Station in West Virginia. Returning to Michigan, she accepted a position at GVSU and taught in the Natural Resources Management Program. After teaching, Linda worked for a private timber company in Northern California on the 92,000 acre Collins Almanor Forest as their only wildlife biologist. Again she and her husband returned to Michigan and she worked as a consultant for public and private land owners. Linda has had the great good fortune to work in a variety of ecosystems with a diversity of wildlife species. Her career has spanned both the public and private sectors as a researcher, educator, and land manager.
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100 Women Who Care Benzie County
Wednesday, January 8, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 7, 2020,  5:30-6:30 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>   

Spring into action and support our local charities!
One hour!  Three randomly selected causes!
One winning group is presented with
each member’s $100 check!
Fundraising made easy! 
Wonderful way to make a difference
for Benzie County non-profits.
Details on our 100 Women Who Care Benzie Page>
Visit sites listed below for additional information.
The historic Mills Community House, including Facility Use and Rental information  www.millscommhouse.org 
The Benzie Area Historical Museum www.bezniemuseum.org
The Benzie Area Genealogical Society www.benziemuseum.org/genealogy and Benzie BAGS Facebook page