Benzonia Area Happenings

NOTE: Locations vary for these events,
​be sure to check where they are being held.

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Community Blood Drive at the Mills

Tuesday, July 12,
11:00 am-4:00 pm
​Mills community House-Lower Level
891 Michigan Ave.
Michigan Ave., Benzonia
Link to Google map >

When is the last time you gave blood? Each pint can save up to three lives and stays within our community to support the health and well-being of our neighbors.

Healthy Donors Encouraged to Attend
Appointments Preferred and Walk-Ins Welcome!

Helpful tip: Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.

To Schedule an Appointment visit https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/.../drive.../148820, call 1-866-642-5663, or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Thank you for your generous donation!  Donors are at The Heart of Our Community!

​Donate and receive a limited-edition Versiti t-shirt, while supplies last.

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ACADEMY LECTURE
“The History of Trapp and Sons Celery Farm”
Presented by Ned W. Edwards
Thursday, July 14, 7:00 pm
​Mills community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave.
Michigan Ave., Benzonia
Link to Google map >

Many do not realize that the Trapp and Sons Celery Farm in Beulah was the largest employer in Benzie County between 1930 and 1970, producing celery, cabbages, lettuce, radishes, and onions that were marketed and available in grocery stores from Petoskey to Manistee in Michigan and Escanaba to Milwaukee across the big lake.

The story of Martin Trapp and his sons who established this very successful industry will be the focus of the Benzonia Academy Lecture Series at Mills Community House in Benzonia on July 14 at 7:00  P.M. given by a former employee and Trapp family member, Ned W. Edwards.

The lecture will feature photos and news articles from the 1930’s, and beyond that tell of the 150 acre farm that was built on the Golden Rule and the advice of Henry Ford.
​Zoom Link: 
https://zoom.us/meeting/89722188829#:~:text=https%3A//us02web.zoom.us/j/3638608007
 
Additional information at benziemuseum.org

Trapp Farm Celery Fields

Celery Assembly Line at Trapp Farm

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100+ Women Who Care
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2022
5:30 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)
Mills Community House-Upper Level
​891 Michigan Ave. (US-31), Benzonia MI  
​Link to Google Map>   
  
ONE HOUR! THREE RANDOM PRESENTIONS AND ONE VOTE!
What local cause will win our members' support?????…
Visitors are welcome to attend, but only members may present or vote.
We put the FUN in Fundraising!

Visit 100 + Women Who Care for details>

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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