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Benzonia Area Happenings

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

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.
Poster for Mills Community Blood Drive
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.


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
Trapp Farm Celery Fields
Celery Assembly Line at Trapp Farm
Celery Assembly Line at Trapp Farm

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>
100+ Women Who Care logo

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
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Activities and Events:

June 2022
​29 Illustrating Your Story
23 Summer Reading Program


July 2022
​  7 Summer Reading Program
  7
Friends of BPL regular meeting​ ​
12 MSUE Plant Diagnsotic Clinic
23 Summer Reading Program
16 Used Book and Puzzle Sale
20 Trustee Meeting
23 Summer Reading Program
23 Summer Reading Program

August 2022
  4 Friends of BPL regular meeting​ ​
  9 MSUE Plant Diagnsotic Clinic
17 Trustee Meeting
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Contact Us:

231-882-4111
benzonialibraryconnect@gmail.com
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
P.O. Box 445
Benzonia, MI 49616-0445

HOURS: 
​Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
Saturday, 10 am-2 pm
Sunday, Closed
Curbside services will be available Mon-Fri, 12-4 pm

WiFi available 24-7
 
Drop box is available for returns  EXCEPT STEM Kits, Library of Things Equipment, and Ice Skates. 


Donations: 
​​Friends of Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
501(c)(3) organization

Tax ID (EIN): 56-2542168
​Benzonia Public Library
PO Box 445, Benzonia, MI 49616
Section 170(c)(I) Governmental  Unit
Tax ID (EIN): 38-2493013
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Drawing of Mills Community House
by Ruth Forrest, Beulah, MI