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Young crafters are invited to come create a fun paper witch for their Halloween displays. All materials are supplied. This activity is best for grades 2 and up, but all ages are welcome.

Join the fun in our church parking lot for a haunted walk and to trick or treat with us! The fun is from 6:30pm-7:30pm after a yummy dinner at 5:30pm. BOO! See you there for spooky fun! *Covid Protocols: Mask wearing and distancing required.*

Join the DGSP on October 29 at 5:30PM for an in-person musical event featuring all levels of our program. Feel free to come dressed up in Halloween attire for this fall festivity!<br/><br/>The evening will begin with the Dorothy Gerber Youth Orchestra, then adding our High School Orchestras, followed by Junior Orchestras, Intermediates, and finally beginners to share the full scope of the program. <br/><br/>Students should arrive by 5:10PM; families are welcome to attend.<br/><br/>All are welcome to come early and enjoy the festivities in the Village at Bay Harbor at the Trick or Treat event from 4:00-5:00PM.<br/><br/>

The 12th Annual Lake Ann Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Lake Ann UMC Community Center on the corner of First Street & Lake Ann Road in LA. There will be a Bake Sale & Bazaar hosted by the UMW; a world-famous Concessions Stand hosted by the UMM and a Silent Auction for you to enjoy as well as many vendors with offerings such as crocheted items, goats milk lotion & soap, wooden crafts, jewelry, baby bibs, baby car seat covers, bowl cozies, shopping bags, aprons, hats, ponchos, gnomes, paintings, mittens, denim items, Christmas ornaments and much more. We hope you’ll stop by and check us out, you’re certain to find a treasure or two or three.

Celebrate the spooky season with an afternoon screening of "The Addams Family", the animated film inspired by the original TV series. Popcorn provided!

Join us at 3:00 for a costume parade around the Elk Rapids District Library Grounds. We will meet on the island side of the River St. foot bridge. Enjoy donuts and cider afterwards. All ages are welcome.

WHAT? Grow Benzie Holiday Gift Market WHO? Everyone is welcome to attend. WHEN? Saturday, November 6, 2021 10 am to 4 pm HOW MUCH? There is no cost to attend the event. WHY? Grow Benzie will be hosting a Holiday Gift Market as a community event to provide a space for local farmers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to showcase their products to the public in anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. This will be a multi-faceted event including: “National Tie-One-On Day” Apron Celebration hosted by the Grow Benzie Fibershed. This day celebrates the apron as well as the past generations of women who wore them. It was created by Ellyn Anne Geisel as a day to bring joy to the life of someone in need and celebrate the spirit of giving. “Women clad in aprons have traditionally prepared the Thanksgiving meal, and it is within our historical lineage to share our bounty.” Through the years, aprons have served many purposes: protected hands from hot items coming out of the oven, wiped tears away in moments of sadness, and protected our clothes while we cook. They’ve carried eggs, vegetables, toys, and even the catch of the day. You can help celebrate this tradition by buying an apron and giving it to someone in need on Thanksgiving Eve...wrapped around a special baked good or with a note of encouragement tucked lovingly into a pocket. Holiday Gift and Craft Sale. We will be hosting a gift and craft market in the Community Events Center at Grow Benzie to provide the public an opportunity to purchase goods from local vendors for gift giving during the holiday season. We anticipate providing a wide variety of items from over 20 vendors including handmade craft items, ornaments and cards, pre-packaged food items, and holiday decorations. Fall Harvest Farm Market. The Fall Harvest Farm Market will give the Grow Benzie Monday Market farm vendors an opportunity to showcase their late season produce including fruit, root vegetables, winter squash, and gourds...perfect for cold weather soups, stews, and baked goods. WHERE? Grow Benzie Community Event Center 5885 Frankfort Highway (M-115), Benzonia, 49616 HOW CAN I BECOME A VENDOR? Anyone interested in becoming a vendor can complete an online application at www.growbenzie.org/market. We would appreciate applications to be submitted by October 16 as space is limited. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by October 23. Vending fees are $10/applicant. QUESTIONS? Contact: Julie Cramer; julie@growbenzie.org; 231-642-1524

This young children’s program provides a variety of opportunities for children to discover their own unique gifts and interests through interactive activities with GLCO musicians. During each of the six presentations children will explore various styles of music through story-telling, directed listening, sing-a-longs, chant, movement and dance, imitation and rhythm games in a playful and supportive setting. Parents and caregivers are an important part of this process. Each class is 45 minutes. This program, appropriate for children ages 4-10, takes place at Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library. Classes at Petoskey take place at 10:30 a.m., while classes at Charlevoix start at 1 p.m. This year's theme is "My Favorite Instrument".

A holiday classic returns to Interlochen! Join the Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Division as they present Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet, The Nutcracker. The timeless story of Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker comes to life through exceptional dancing, breathtaking costumes, dazzling scenic design, and live accompaniment by the Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra.

This young children’s program provides a variety of opportunities for children to discover their own unique gifts and interests through interactive activities with GLCO musicians. During each of the six presentations children will explore various styles of music through story-telling, directed listening, sing-a-longs, chant, movement and dance, imitation and rhythm games in a playful and supportive setting. Parents and caregivers are an important part of this process. Each class is 45 minutes. This program, appropriate for children ages 4-10, takes place at Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library. Classes at Petoskey take place at 10:30 a.m., while classes at Charlevoix start at 1 p.m. This year's theme is "My Favorite Instrument".