Benzonia Area Happenings
NOTE: Locations vary for these events,
​be sure to check where they are being held.
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​November Business After Hours
Thursday, November 15, 2018,  5:00-7:00 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>   

Join us for the November Business After Hours at Mill's Community House in Benzonia. $5 Donation.
  • Door Prizes
  • Hors-d'oeuvres by Carol Dye
  • 50/50 Raffle
  • $ Member Raffle (designated member representative must be present to win)
This After Hours Sponsored by;Business After Hours provides a very effective networking opportunity with both current and potential clients. 
Grow your business through the Benzie County Chamber!
Benzie County Chamber of Commerce Website>
Christmas at the Museum & Habitat for Humanity Benzie: A Festival of Trees
Saturday, November 24, 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, November 25, 11 am - 4 pm
Benzie Area Historical Museum 
6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia   
Link to Google Map>

Festival of Trees features Christmas trees and wreaths of all sizes decorated by local groups and individuals all available for purchase by silent auction. Auction bidding starts on Saturday.  All proceeds from auction benefit Habitat for Humanity.  In addition, the Museum mounts several special Christmas exhibits. 

Saturday, November 24 readings 1PM  
"The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree" by Gloria Houston and Barbara Cooney. Read by Pat Campbell.

4 PM  "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote.
Read by Benzonia Public Library Director, Amanda and her daughter Sophie.
 
Benzie Area Historical Society and Museum, www.benziemuseum.org
100 (or more) Women Who Care
Wednesday, January 2, 2019 5:30-6:30 pm
Mills Community House-Upper Level
891 Michigan Ave. (US-31)
Benzonia MI  ​Link to Google Map>   
   
VISITORS WELCOME: Come and see how we make a difference!
NOTE: Only members may vote. Commitment applications accepted at event.

100 (or more) Women Who Care is looking to gather a group of women for the purpose of helping those in need.  This is how it can work in BENZIE COUNTY COMMUNITIES:
  • 100 or more women who commit to the group. Commitment involves attending four, one hour meetings per year, pledging $100 per meeting ($400 per year).
  • At each meeting, an opportunity is provided for three members of the group to present a five (5) minute explanation of a local 501(c)3 organization in need.
  • There is a 5 minute opportunity for questions after each presentation then a vote is taken by ballot.
  • The winner in announced. each of the 100 (or more) women will write a $100 check to the chosen non profit. That means $10,000+ for the selected charity.
Together, 100 (or more) women in our community, can significantly impact the many local organizations devoted to improving lives.​

​Questions call Mary Kay Stemple 231-352-8123, Susan Goff 231-882-9373 or email benzie100wwc@gmail.com.
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