• 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!
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EVENT LISTING Point Betsie LighthouseMay 8, 2009 – 11:53 pm
The lighthouse was completed and the light was lit in 1858. In 1874 the site was formally selected at a lifesaving station. After completion of the structure, operations began in 1877. The fog-signal building was built in 1891, with the first horn sounding on Dec 31, 1891. The lighthouse was last manned light on Lake Michigan's eastern shore until about 1983 or 1984, when the USCG automated the light. On June 2004 the Lighthouse property was transferred to Benzie County, with the Coast Guard retaining rights to operate the light, as well as ownership of the modern box house behind the lighthouse and the grounds on which that guest house sits. Through an operating agreement between Benzie County and the Friends of Point Betsie Lighthouse, Inc., the capitol assets will continue to be owned by Benzie County and operated by the Friends. The Friends have undertaken a complete restoration of the station. It has been repainted to its original color scheme. The future of the light house includes exterior restoration, development of exhibits, improved parking, and erosion control structures. Storm Season at Point Betsie LighthouseApril 12, 2009 – 7:57 am
John Clement Howe took this photo in November, but the spring storm season features some great winds and waves too! Frankfort Farm Market Schedule: March & April 2009March 17, 2009 – 6:40 am
As of March 14, 2009 the following fresh produce are available at the Frankfort Farmers Market: gourmet baby lettuce mix, mesclun salad greens, baby arugula, spinach, escarole, red onions, carrots, beets, kale, Swiss chard, herbs and bok choy, daikon radishes, tat soi mustard greens. You will also find local honey, maple syrup, jams, fresh eggs, freshly baked artisan bakery goods, gluten free baked goods, naturally cultured foods and much more. New additions; fresh goat cheese, micro greens, and Baker's Green Acres free range chickens. Calendar of Events March 21 – Celebrate Spring: Love your Skin with a variety of local natural hand crafted soaps, lotions, creams and more, many from locally grown plants and herbs. March 28 – Gourds and More; A large assortment of gourds crafted from many varieties, shapes and sizes. Crafted into ornaments, bowls, birdhouses and much more. April 4 – Natural Resources Day: Learn about our natural resources and projects to sustain them. Learn how you can make a difference! April 11 – Eggs – cellent: A variety of locally raised gourmet fresh eggs, including chicken, duck, emu and quail. Enjoy one of 2009's hottest food trends. Beautifully decorated eggs on display. April 18 – Maple Fest: Locally collected fresh maple syrup. Enjoy the harvest with fresh maple baked goods and candies. Pancakes served with fresh Maple Syrup. The Frankfort Farmer's Market is open "All Year Round" on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1 pm, Indoors during November – April, at the Recreation Center 9th & Main Streets along the Waterfront. Interested vendors please call 231.882.5264. For more information please visit, frankfortfarmersmarket.org. Photo: Windspun @ Frankfort Market by Andrew McFarlane Betsie Bay FogMarch 16, 2009 – 4:51 pm
Fog on Betsie Bay from last spring – soon the ice and snow will be gone!
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