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Pop in to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibits with one of our docents. Tours are free with museum admission. Please meet by the front desk before it begins.

Children are invited to read aloud to a trained Reading Dog.

Stories and Crafts for preschoolers

Gentle Yoga for a small fee.

The purpose of the East Bay Corners Farmers Market is to provide fresh, locally grown produce and goods to the public, educate the public on the importance of farming and best practices for food production, promote local agriculturally based business development, forge partnerships with local farmers and community partners, create a community gathering space at the Township Hall, and create an agribusiness incubator with green-collar professional development opportunities. All are welcome!

"Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels." - Rotary International

The Frankfort Rotary Club is celebrating 100 years in 2024! Join us on Thursday, September 12th at 6 pm at The Garden Theater, 301 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635, as we take the Benzonia Academy Lecture Series on the road in September to hear some of the stories that have been dug up about the noble deeds of Frankfort Rotarians over the last 100 years.

Presenters: Jay Peregrine & Tim Foster

This presentation, part of the Benzie Area Historical Society's Benzonia Academy Lecture Series, is open to all. It is held on the second Thursday of each month, and admission is by donation. We recommend a donation of $5, but any amount is appreciated.

For more information about this fascinating lecture on September 12th, visit the Benzie Area Historical Society's website, benziemuseum.org, Instagram, or Facebook page; call the Museum at (231) 882-5539; or email info@benziemuseum.org. Don't miss out on this enriching historical experience!

Local growers and producers from all around northwestern Michigan. Located next to the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, on US 31 by the Swan. Shop every Friday morning, June 7 – October 4 , 8 am to 12 pm.

No experience necessary. No drum necessary, but feel to bring an acoustic item of your own making. Earth Blessing will start each even. Dress for outside. Children must stay with the adults; it’s advantageous if kids are old enough to join in on the rhythm that evolves. RSVP nice but not required. 2nd Friday of the months (through October.)

Nandi Comer is the first Poet Laureate of Michigan in 65 years, and the author of American Family: A Syndrome and Tapping Out. The evening will begin with two readings from a local high school and NMC student, followed by a presentation by Comer.

Limited seating. Please register for a free ticket online in advance.

Photo credit Khary Mason.

Join us every Saturday morning for donation-only Gentle Yoga. Accessible to all levels, beginners to long time practitioners. Bring your mat, doors open 15 mins prior to class.