Weekend Round-Up
By Colin Merry

Thompsonville

Summer Sounds 209 series at Michigan Legacy Art Park, feat David Chow and the Lookout CatsWhen: July 17th at 6:30 pm
Where: Legacy Art Park at Crystal Mountain Spa and Resort
What: David Chown and the Lookout Cats perform a range of styles from jazz to rock. Concert will be held at the Jessie Frohlich Amphitheater. Admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children. A $20 family price is also offered.

Frankfort

Concert in the Park featuring Steven D & the Keys
When: July 17th at 7 pm
Where: Mineral Springs Park
What: Free concert featuring Steven D & the Keys

Farmers Market
When: July 18th, from 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Open Space Park
What: Local food producers from the surrounding counties bring their wares to sell in a traditional market setting. Goods range from produce to baked goods and other hand-crafted food items. Locally raised meats are also sold, including pork chops, bacon and emu. Soaps and herbal salves are also available.

Port City Run
When: July 18th. Registration starts at 8 am and the race/walk begins at 8:30 am.
Where: Open Space Park
What: Annual 5k race and fun run/walk along the picturesque Betsie Valley Trail along Betsie Bay. Proceeds go to the Frankfort Elberta Area High School track team and the Betsie Valley Trail.

Elberta

19th Annual Elberta Arts and Crafts Fair
When: July 18th
Where: Waterfront Park
What: An arts and crafts fair, featuring artists from across the state.

Empire (and elsewhere)

Free Weekend at Sleeping Bear Dunes & Other National Parks
When: July 18th and 19th.
Where: All national parks across the country
What: Entry fees will be waived at all national parks, courtesy of the National Park Service.

Kaleva

Kaleva Days
When July 17th through the 19th.
Where: Kaleva
What: A series of events taking place in Kaleva over the weekend, including a 5k walk/run, car show, motorcycle poker run, trolly tours, a parade and much more. Check out the full schedule at www.kalevami.com/calendar/calendar_day/6880392/2009-7-17.htm.