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EVENT LISTING Frankfort Farmers Market Holds Habitat for Humanity Fund Raiser.May 9, 2009 – 1:47 pm
• May 16 – “Flowers by the Bay†A Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County with Art & Garden Demonstration Tent, Children’s Activity Tent, Art & Craft Show, Taste of the Spring Market with local chefs preparing food, Flowers of all kinds from local nurseries and garden centers, and much more. Support Habitat and Buy a Plant! Check out Saturdays at the Lakeshore in AprilMarch 27, 2009 – 3:33 am
April 4- The Great Melt Down –The melting of the winter snowpack provides an opportunity to travel back in time and investigate the melting of the great continental glaciers. Scientists have called Sleeping Bear Dunes, “The most complete record of glacial history preserved in the National Park Service.†Let the sands, rocks, and topography reveal the very foundation of the Lakeshore. April 11 – Wonderful Waterfowl – Some birds have been here all winter and some are just returning, but all are wonderful! Spend some time viewing the Lakeshore’s ducks, geese, and swans. Learn their names and habits. If you have binoculars, bring them along, but the Lakeshore will also have pairs to loan. April 18– A Hidden Treat –Just as wildflowers and wildlife emerge after tough Northern Michigan winters, so too did the early settlers. Discover a hidden 1880s farm and appreciate the hardships and life of farming settlers. April 25- National Junior Ranger Day! – Special morning and afternoon activities for everyone to earn their Junior Ranger badge. Details on this and other National Park Week celebration events will be announced separately. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are not required, but are suggested for groups. Please call 231-326-5134, extension 328, for details. Photo: Ranger Peg Burman identifies migratory birds in the park (courtesy National Park Service) Benzie Bus, Local transit that is workingMarch 24, 2009 – 7:09 am
Read the rest of that article for information about their plans which include seeking federal stimulus grants. The Benzie Bus web site explains:
Photo: Bike racks, included! from the Benzie Bus. Benzie Area Women’s History Project presents Every Woman Has a StoryMarch 18, 2009 – 5:36 am
The Song Spinners will welcome participants with several musical selections, followed by visits from a number of historical and local women, interviewed by Susanne Glynn and sharing their stories of the Depression and other eras in our country’s history. Breakout Sessions after lunch will feature Anne Magoun and Nancy Doughty from the WHPNM Oral History Program, journalist Anne Stanton, a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle with Katherine Ross, captioned video/discussion with Cindy Shapiro and Kathi Houston, and more. Registration begins at 9 AM and the $25 pre-registration fee includes lunch. Pre-registration by March 16 is strongly encouraged to help them plan the number of lunches required. Fees pay for the expenses of the day as well as our annual $500 scholarship for a non-traditional female student at Northwestern Michigan College. Consider using the Benzie Bus for transportation. To set up a ride, call 231-325-3000, or toll-free 866-325-3380. More info? Call (231) 882-5373, email infobop@bawhp.org or visit their Women’s History Day 2009 page. Photo: Photographer Rosie Lasley (left) and friend, 1896
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Every Saturday afternoon in April at 1 PM you can meet a park ranger at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Empire (just off M-72) for a fun and educational nature walk. You’ll get a brief introduction to the topic and then follow the car caravan a short distance to where the walk will begin. Here are the topics:
