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Grow Benzie is hosting a fall fundraiser featuring live music, local food trucks, and fun for the entire family. Musical guests include Manitou Trucking Company, SkyeLea, and DJ Ras Marco.

Ticket prices include admission to the event-- food, alcohol, soft drinks, and merchandise will be available for separate purchase.

Fundraising proceeds benefit Grow Benzie, a non-profit backbone organization and rural prosperity incubator that provides shared professional services and affordable campus & event space. Everyone is welcome!

If you have any questions, you can reach us at 231-882-9510 or info@GrowBenzie.org.

*** Bring camp chairs for open space seating ***
*** No outside coolers/beverages- available for purchase in venue***

$25: Advance Tickets at MyNorthTickets.com
$30: General Admission: (available at the door)
$15: Age 11-17
Free: Ages 10 and under

*** Rain or Shine, No Refunds ***

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Michigan Rattlers, the acclaimed folk-rock band hailing from Petoskey, will headline a special benefit concert at Bliss Gardens Farm and Community Kitchen.

Doors will open 5:30 PM, inviting concertgoers to bring a picnic and enjoy a relaxed evening on the lawn. The night will kick off with a special outdoor set at 6:00 PM by BWCA co-founders and celebrated local musicians Michelle Chenard and Pete Kehoe, whose decades-long musical partnership began with a serendipitous meeting on Mackinac Island.

The Michigan Rattlers will perform at 7:30 PM inside the Bliss Gardens barn, creating an intimate setting for their high-energy folk-rock sound. The lawn seating is “listen-only” and does not have a line-of-sight into the barn performance.

Proceeds from the event will benefit BWCA’s music programs at Pellston Public Schools, where the 2025-26 school year will mark the fifth year of the after-school Rock Jam program. Through Rock Jam and other initiatives, BWCA continues to nurture creativity and community while offering free music education across Northern Michigan.

Join us at MIOCA's Forever Young Adult Homecoming! 

Get ready for a nostalgic night to remember! On October 4th, 2025, join us in Northern Michigan for a retro celebration. Relive the 80s and 90s with throwback hits, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and bid on exciting items at our silent auction. All this fun helps raise awareness and funds to support ovarian cancer.

Suggested Attire: Formal dresses and suits, with 80s or 90s flair!

Looking to help support this event? Check out the items on our Amazon Wishlist or become a sponsor.

Almira Township Hall, 19639 Maple St. Lake Ann, MI 49650

Proceeds from this event go to MIOCA.

Music will be provided by Harbor Hoedown, with Larry Dyer calling.

All dances taught (circles, contras, squares and more). No need to bring a partner. Perfect for families. Potluck at 6:30. Bring table service and dish to pass. $10, $5/student, 12&under free.

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Bavarian-style fun at Peninsula Community Library! Savor brats, hot dogs, and other tasty bites while enjoying festive live music, trivia, a lively silent auction, dancing, a costume contest, and kid-friendly activities.

This alcohol-free celebration is all about food, music, and fun for every age.

Tickets can be purchased at library or online. Adult (15 years & up) $15, Youth (7 - 14 years) $5, Kids Free (6 years & under)

Friends of PCL host Oktoberfest 10/5 2-5pm. The event features food, music, trivia, silent auction, costume contest and much more! Tickets are $15/adult (ages 15+), youth $5 (7-14 yrs) and kids are free. Purchase tickets in advance. Proceeds benefit PCL!

Celebrate the season with creativity and community at Salsa & Scarecrow Day, taking place on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. This family-friendly event invites guests of all ages to build their own scarecrow, sample fresh salsa, and enjoy autumn in full swing.

For just $10 per family, participants receive a scarecrow-building kit that includes a frame, burlap, and straw. Families are encouraged to bring their own clothing, accessories, and imagination to bring their scarecrow to life. Completed scarecrows will be displayed throughout the Garden through October 31, adding seasonal flair to the landscape.

New this year, guests can enjoy a salsa tasting station, highlighting fresh fall flavors as part of the harvest celebration.

“Events like this help families build traditions that last,” said Matthew Ross, Executive Director of The Botanic Garden. “It’s about spending time together, outdoors, doing something fun and meaningful.”

Sign up today and start (or continue) a family tradition!

Something To Smile About: Mixed Media Paintings By Carol C Spaulding

Leelanau County artist Carol C Spaulding brings Something To Smile About, a small group of new mixed media paintings, to the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Lobby Gallery. The exhibition runs September 2 - December 17.

Working intuitively, Spaulding combines cut-paper collage with exuberant painting. She creates lively compositions in a bright, uplifting palette, full of expressive lines, inserting an array of delightful marks and icons. “I like to begin with an open mind and a playful attitude,” Spaulding said.

Something To Smile About may be viewed in the Lobby Gallery or online, GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

The GAAC is open:
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
Saturday and Sunday, noon - 4 pm

Join us for a tutorial and Q&A on iDevice basics. Bring your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac laptop, or Apple Watch) and your questions!

Tech Tuesday is presented by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

A program on the status of the Benzie, Leelanau, Kalkaska, Antrim, and Grand Traverse multi-county Materials Management Plans. These plans, required by the State, were designed to guide management of waste materials, with an emphasis on recycling and composting. Speakers: Lydia Gulow, Resource Recovery Director for Grand Traverse County, and Mathew Cooke, Community Planner at Networks Northwest.