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Looking for something to do? Here is a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to advocate@pioneergroup.com. Information must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date.
July 26
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Outdoor survival and safety camp, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 11 a.m., Feeding America mobile food pantry at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 254 Sixth St. in Manistee
• 11 a.m. to noon, Betsie Valley District Library 2023 “All Together Now” Children’s Summer Story Hour at the library at 14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Info: 231-378-2716
• 2-3 p.m., LEGO Alliance, Kaleva Library
• 2-3 p.m., Native Plants for Kids, Tweens, & Teens, Wellston library
• 5-6 p.m., Pounded Flower Art for Adults, Onekama library
• 7-9 p.m., Planet D Nonet to perform as part of Ludington Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series in downtown Ludington’s Waterfront Park. Free event; donations accepted. Info: LACA Executive Director Andrew Skinner at 231-845-2787 or director@ludingtonartscenter.org
July 27
• 10 a.m., First Person Stories and Songs presents Mike Nagle at the Old Kirke Museum, at 304 Walnut St. in Manistee. Free event
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Outdoor survival and safety camp, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 12:30 p.m., Portage Lake Garden Club meeting with Dave Wallace speaking on the Wellston Arboretum, at the Farr Center, at 5283 Main St. in Onekama. Info: Bee Capper at 231-233-9371 or beenoel46@gmail.com
• 1:30-2:30 p.m., Manistee Kinship Peer Support Group at West Shore Community College Manistee Downtown Education Center, at 400 River St. in Manistee. Info: Deb at 616-889-0863 or Dfrisbie@dabsj.org
• 2-3 p.m., Bead Badges for Kids, Onekama library
• 3 p.m., Finale Summer Reading program at Benzonia Public Library, Mills Community House in Benzonia. Free event. Info: benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111
• 7 p.m., Roots on the River concert series featuring Charlie Millard Band, hosted by Manistee Jaycees, at Jaycee’s Bandshell in Manistee. Rain location: Fifth Avenue Beach house. Info: musicmanistee@gmail.com or facebook.com/RootsOnTheRiver/
July 28
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 4-11 p.m., 9th Annual Grow Benzie Bayou: Blues & Zydeco Fundraiser at Elberta Amphitheater at Elberta Waterfront Park at 1120 Furnace St. in Elberta. Cost: $30 before July 26; $35 at the door; $10 for children 13-18 anytime; free children age 12 and under. Info: 231-882-9510 or info@GrowBenzie.org
• 7 p.m., Frankfort Concert in the Park featuring Benzie Community Band, at Mineral Springs Park Pavilion in Frankfort. Info: Joanne Bartley at 231-352-7251 or fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com
• 7 p.m., Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra performance at Frankfort Mineral Springs Park. Info: facebook.com/BenzieCommunityBandBCB/
• 7 p.m., Free live music featuring Alex Teller on the outdoor stage at Northern Natural Cider House & Winery at 7220 Chief Road in Kaleva. Free event. Info: northernnaturalwinery.com or 231-889-0064
• 7:30 p.m., The Insiders: A tribute to the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Tickets: $20-$40. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/
• 8-11 p.m., Live Music Nights featuring Luke Woltanski behind the inn at Manistee National Golf & Resort, at 4797 Grant Hwy. in Manistee
July 29
• 9 a.m. to noon, Scrap Tire Recycling Event at Bay Area Recycling for Community at 14407 Industrial Drive in Kaleva. Manistee County residents only; ID required. Cost: $2 per tire, cash only. Info: manisteecd2.org/scrap-tire-event
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Used book and puzzle sale at Benzonia Public Library, lower level, at 891 Michigan Ave. in Benzonia. Info: benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free History Museum Visits at Manistee County Historical Museum
• 3-5 p.m., Let’s Go Fly a Kite event at Lake Michigan Beach in Frankfort. Free event. Info: fcofc@frankfort-elberta.com or call 231-352-7251
• 3-5 p.m. Keep Crystal Clear fundraiser for the Crystal Lake & Watershed Association at Stormcloud’s taproom in Frankfort.
July 30
• 6-9 p.m., Manistee Summer Sun Sets Concert Series presents Grace Theisen at the Rotary gazebo at First Street Beach in Manistee. Free. Info: MusicSparksMeaning.org
July 31
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sports camp, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 4-6 p.m., All Together Now Closing Party & Prize Drawing, Manistee library
• 7 p.m., Portage Lake Association presents The Handstanders (Jamey Barnard) as part of its Concerts in the Park series at Onekama Village Park in Onekama. Free. Info: onekama.info/concerts-in-the-park
• 7 p.m., Jammin Mondays on Betsie Bay featuring Joseph and the Velozians, at Waterfront Park Amphitheater in Elberta. Free event, donations accepted. Info: Tim Scully at 616-437-0101
Aug. 1
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30-11:30 a.m., Safe Sitter, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sports camp, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 7 p.m., Manistee Shoreline Showcase presents Joseph and the Velozians at Rotary gazebo at First Street Beach in Manistee. Free. Info: facebook.com/liverockinjazzbluesrnb
Aug. 2
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sports camp, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee
• 11 a.m. to noon, Betsie Valley District Library 2023 “All Together Now” Children’s Summer Story Hour at the library at 14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Info: 231-378-2716
• 7 p.m., Benzie Area Symphony Orchestra performance at Lake Ann Community Center. Info: facebook.com/BenzieCommunityBandBCB/
• 7-9 p.m., Joe Veloz and the Velozians to perform as part of Ludington Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series in downtown Ludington’s Waterfront Park. Free event; donations accepted. Info: LACA Executive Director Andrew Skinner at 231-845-2787 or director@ludingtonartscenter.org
Recurring events
• MiLibraryQuest: Summer Edition 2023 for teens, solve the mystery of spooky and creepy appearances of ghouls and ghasts, July 1 to Aug. 5 at Betsie Valley District Library at 14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Info: mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest or call 231-378-2716
• Noon-4 p.m., Bottle House Museum, at 14551 Wuoksi Ave. in Kaleva, open Saturdays and Sunday
• 6-8 p.m., every Wednesday, Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone with hurts, hangups or habits, at Frankfort United Methodist Church, at 537 Crystal Ave. in Frankfort.
• Through Sept. 2, Betsie Valley District Library 2023 “All Together Now” Children’s and Teen Summer Reading Program at the library at 14744 Thompson Ave. in Thompsonville. Info: 231-378-2716
• 9 a.m. to noon, Manistee Farmers Market, every Saturday through Oct. 7 at the Wagoner Community Center, at 260 Saint Mary’s Parkway in Manistee. Info: manisteekitchen.org/farmers-market/
• 10 a.m. to noon, Senior softball on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at First Street Beach ball field in Manistee, for ages 60 and over
• 9 a.m. to noon, Pickleball on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Info: pleasantvalleycc.org
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Manistee Historical Museum open Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 425 River St., Manistee
• 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, at 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia
• 1-4 p.m., Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place open every Saturday through October, beginning May 6, at 9991 Marilla Road in Copemish. Info: marillahistory.org
• 5-7:30 p.m., Piloxing with Trisha on Tuesdays at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Saturdays at 8 a.m. A fusion of pilates and boxing. Cost $10. Info: pleasantvalleycc.org