<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3QPuIl_0ssZZpxi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3QPuIl_0ssZZpxi00" width="650" height="488" ><figcaption>Benzonia Academy Lecture Series presents Lumber Era Ghost Towns Of Benzie: Gone But Not Quite Forgotten by Jerry Heiman at 7 p.m. at the Mills Community House and on Zoom on May 9. (Colin Merry) </figcaption></figure> Looking for something to do? Here is a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to <a href="mailto:advocate@pioneergroup.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> advocate@pioneergroup.com </a> . Information must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date. <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="recurringevents_1714770672153" tabindex="0"></a> Recurring events </h2> • May 24 to June 26, OAC Presents: Laura Miller, at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. In Frankfort. Info: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.oliverart.org__;!!Ivohdkk!kwTulF8pRiHlaRqBxJ8sOVJjjBs6F2kpbJUby_SCsCpHdQ48kdnciuwwlYLNx9zjukosLYm2dsHyKVWWmMzD60w%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> oliverart.org </a> or 231-352-4151. • May 17 through June 14, The Artists’ Roundtable exhibit, at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. In Frankfort. Info: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.oliverart.org__;!!Ivohdkk!kwTulF8pRiHlaRqBxJ8sOVJjjBs6F2kpbJUby_SCsCpHdQ48kdnciuwwlYLNx9zjukosLYm2dsHyKVWWmMzD60w%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> oliverart.org </a> or 231-352-4151. • Through May 10, Annual Regional Student Art Exhibition at the Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort. Info: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.oliverart.org__;!!Ivohdkk!izlLUUGe32lNJTCISEDWWZzfEUp39JctmGvRUkBJIwqMHRtxV7LtgRNqk7YOYd6YBlIvVgU3DbNiSAG6R3wOFNE%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> oliverart.org. </a> • All day from April 1-30, downtown story stroll in Manistee, presented by Manistee library. • Fibershed Open Hours are from noon-4 p.m. each Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon each Friday at Grow Benzie, at 5885 Frankfort Highway in Benzonia. • 6-8 p.m., every Wednesday, Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone with hurts, hangups or habits, at Frankfort United Methodist Church, at 537 Crystal Ave. In Frankfort. • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Manistee Historical Museum open Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 425 River St., Manistee. • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, Benzie Area Historical Museum fall hours starting Sept. 1, at 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia. Info: benziemuseum.org, call 231 882-5539 or email <a href="mailto:info@benziemuseum.org" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> info@benziemuseum.org. </a> • 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday , Marilla Museum and Pioneer Place is open to the public. Info: Jan at 231-362-3430 or <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://marillahistory.org__;!!Ivohdkk!mPTuSGgHrvF4Y8E7RulJtdgPh-LC9Bd6fMziLQTz0aK7DVaHHrkbNlp76fnxss_Q0g6w3wZprlUx0SjFtAIHz7spnvMAyqr9%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> marillahistory.org. </a> • Noon-4 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Kaleva Art Gallery open in Kaleva. <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"> May 8 </h2> • 10 a.m. to noon, Field trips to Pete’s Woods, hosted by Plant It Wild. Registration: <a href="https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events/" rel="nofollow"> gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events/ </a> Attendance is limited. • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3-4 p.m., Lego Alliance for kids, Onekama library. • 3:30 p.m., Guitar with Joe, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5:45-6:45 p.m., Teen Acting program for students ages 13-18, led by Kara Rose, at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, at 107 S. Harrison St. In Ludington. Cost for program: $115. Info/registration: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/url?q=http:**Awww.ludingtonartscenter.org*&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1708775087308714&amp;usg=AOvVaw3B2QR_9hRnyL_VsQOd36zV__;Ly8v!!Ivohdkk!nNBdXMuuoZAn2JopUjxa95QZULAy3ZQMBCtxnyBwo9wVuGFSQFjKxpqSsYi1P_sg5xk2nQxt1x0O7hSJFz-H1ZyXfofyARQ%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ludingtonartscenter.org </a> or 231-845-2787. • 7 p.m., Manistee Middle School fifth and sixth grade band concert, at Manistee Middle/High School. <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may9_1714771803706" tabindex="0"></a> May 9 </h2> • 1 p.m., Grand Traverse Musicale Presents annual free spring concert featuring harpist Joan Holland, violist David Holland and student Caleb Mienke at First Congregational Church, at 6105 Center Road in Traverse City. • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 2:30 p.m., The Wheel Deal: Navigating Car Insurance, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5:30 p.m., Campaigners, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5:30-7 p.m., Art Club: Mother's Day Card Making at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: <a href="https://ramsdelltheatre.org/" rel="nofollow"> ramsdelltheatre.org/ </a> • 7 p.m., Benzonia Academy Lecture Series presents Lumber Era Ghost Towns Of Benzie: Gone But Not Quite Forgotten by Jerry Heiman at the Mills Community House and on Zoom. Donation: $5 Info: 231-882-5539, mvarnum.benziemuseum@gmail.com or benziemuseum.org <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may10_1714771812884" tabindex="0"></a> May 10 </h2> • 1-3 p.m., LEGO Alliance, Bear Lake library. • 2-3 p.m., Watercolor Workshop for Adults Sunrise &amp; Sunset, Manistee library. • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3:30 p.m., Empower, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 6 p.m., Blue and Gold Gala hosted by Onekama Athletic Boosters at Portage Point Inn &amp; Marina, 8567 Portage Point Drive in Onekama. Cost: $60. Info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/388978310515390/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> facebook.com/events/388978310515390/ </a> • 7:30 p.m., Manistee Civic Players' "Don't Hug Me"&nbsp;at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may11_1714771818286" tabindex="0"></a> May 11 </h2> • 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 11 th annual Rats &amp; Rods Car Party at Wagoner Community Center, at 260 St. Mary Parkway in Manistee. Free admission. Info: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1421254721818740/" rel="nofollow"> facebook.com/events/1421254721818740/ </a> • 10 a.m. to noon, Art Club: Creating imaginary flowers &amp; Mother’s Day Card Making&nbsp;at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Magic the Gathering, at Darcy Library of Beulah, at 7238 Commercial Ave. in Beulah. Info: 231-882-4037 • 11 a.m., Volunteer training day at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ • 11 a.m., Teena Kracht, Manistee County Historical Museum volunteer, lecture on the history of the Mead House at the Old Kirke Museum, at 304 Walnut St. In Manistee. Info: Mark Fedder at the museum at 231-723-5531 • 1 p.m., MET Opera "Madama Butterfly" at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ • 4-6 p.m., World War II on the Home Front Exhibit Kick-Off Event, hosted by Benzie Area Historical Museum, at Stormcloud Brewing Company, at 303 Main St. Frankfort. Info: 231-882-5539 or email <a href="mailto:info@benziemuseum.org" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> info@benziemuseum.org </a> • 7:30 p.m., Manistee Civic Players' "Don't Hug Me"&nbsp;at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may12_1714791223250" tabindex="0"></a> May 12 </h2> • 7:30 p.m., Manistee Civic Players' "Don't Hug Me"&nbsp;at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. in Manistee. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/ <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may13_1714771823177" tabindex="0"></a> May 13 </h2> • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3 p.m., Safe-Sitter for Moms in Motion, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 4-6 p.m., Dungeons &amp; Dragons for Teens, Manistee library. • 5-6 p.m., LEGO Alliance! For Kids, Wellston library. • 5:45-6:45 p.m., Teen Acting program for students ages 13-18, led by Kara Rose, at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, at 107 S. Harrison St. In Ludington. Cost for program: $115. Info/registration: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/url?q=http:**Awww.ludingtonartscenter.org*&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1708775087308714&amp;usg=AOvVaw3B2QR_9hRnyL_VsQOd36zV__;Ly8v!!Ivohdkk!nNBdXMuuoZAn2JopUjxa95QZULAy3ZQMBCtxnyBwo9wVuGFSQFjKxpqSsYi1P_sg5xk2nQxt1x0O7hSJFz-H1ZyXfofyARQ%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ludingtonartscenter.org </a> or 231-845-2787. <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may14_1714771828951" tabindex="0"></a> May 14 </h2> • 11 a.m. to noon, Stories &amp; Littles Social Hour For Toddlers, Arcadia library. • 11 a.m. to noon, Stories &amp; Littles Social Hour For Toddlers, Wellston library. • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3 p.m., Tutoring, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3:30 p.m., Disc golf, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5:30 p.m., Wyld Life, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5:30-6:30 p.m., Book Club, Kaleva library. <h2 class="cci_subhead" title="CCI Subhead"><a class="chapter-anchor" id="may15_1714771836369" tabindex="0"></a> May 15 </h2> • 1:30-4 p.m., Lined Denim Baskets Workshop at the Fibershed at Grow Benzie. Cost: $10. RSVP, class limited to six; <a href="mailto:Fibershed@GrowBenzie.org" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Fibershed@GrowBenzie.org </a> or leave a message at 231 882-9510. • 5:45-6:45 p.m., Teen Acting program for students ages 13-18, led by Kara Rose, at Ludington Area Center for the Arts, at 107 S. Harrison St. In Ludington. Cost for program: $115. Info/registration: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.google.com/url?q=http:**Awww.ludingtonartscenter.org*&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1708775087308714&amp;usg=AOvVaw3B2QR_9hRnyL_VsQOd36zV__;Ly8v!!Ivohdkk!nNBdXMuuoZAn2JopUjxa95QZULAy3ZQMBCtxnyBwo9wVuGFSQFjKxpqSsYi1P_sg5xk2nQxt1x0O7hSJFz-H1ZyXfofyARQ%24" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> ludingtonartscenter.org </a> or 231-845-2787. • 2-3 p.m., Homeschool Field Trip, Manistee library. • 2:30 p.m., Open gym, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 3:30 p.m., Guitar with Joe, Armory Youth Project, 555 First St. in Manistee. • 5-6:30 p.m., Movies at the Library for Kids/Family, Onekama library. • 7 p.m., Michigan’s Invasive Species Regulatory Pathways program, hosted by Plant It Wild, at Mills Community House, at 891 Michigan Ave. in Benzonia. Info: plantitwild2day@gmail.com. </div></body>

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