<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2btv0M_0vKC1cnG00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2btv0M_0vKC1cnG00" width="650" height="433" ><figcaption>The Benzie and Frankfort Rotary clubs hosted the Pints for Polio fundraiser at Stormcloud Brewing Company's downtown Frankfort pub in 2019 during Frankfort Beer Week. (File photo) </figcaption></figure><p> Looking for something to do? Here is a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties. </p><p> To submit an event, email the time, date and location information to advocate@pioneergroup.com. Information must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of the event date. </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept4_1725050227437" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 4 </h2><p> • 10 a.m. to noon, Field trip to Grass River Natural Area, hosted by <a href="https://plantitwild.net/" rel="nofollow"> Plant It Wild </a> . Space is limited. Registration: <a href="https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events/" rel="nofollow"> gtrlc.org/recreation-events/events </a></p><p> • 5-6 p.m., Board Game Club for all ages, Onekama library </p><p> • 7 p.m., <a href="https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/" rel="nofollow"> LACA </a> Summer Concert Series. Free. Located at Waterfront Park; 300 W. William St. in downtown Ludington. Info: <a href="https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/" rel="nofollow"> ludingtonartscenter.org </a></p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept5_1725050235458" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 5 </h2><p> • 10-10:45 a.m., Stories &amp; Littles Social Hour, Manistee library </p><p> • 5-6 p.m., Dominoes for Adults, Arcadia library </p><p> • 7 p.m., Dr. Brian Allen presentation on birding in Ecuador, hosted by the Benzie Audubon Club, at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 785 Beulah Highway in Beulah. Free. Info: <a href="https://www.benzieaudubon.org/" rel="nofollow"> benzieaudubon.org </a></p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept6_1725050245060" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 6 </h2><p> • 2-3 p.m., LEGO Alliance, Kaleva library </p><p> • 4-7 p.m., Manistee County's Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Event at the <a href="https://www.manisteecountycoa.com/wagonercommunitycenter" rel="nofollow"> Wagoner Community Center </a> , at 260 St. Mary’s Parkway in Manistee. Info: Cassandra Kamaloski at 231-398-0434 </p><p> • 5-7 p.m., Fish fry at American Legion Post No. 531, at 18483 Cadillac Highway in Copemish. Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for children under 12 </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept7_1725050263966" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 7 </h2><p> • 1 p.m., Digging the Past: Exploring Archaeology, partnership with the <a href="https://benziemuseum.org/" rel="nofollow"> Benzie Area Historical Museum </a> , at the <a href="https://www.betsievalleydistrictlibrary.org/" rel="nofollow"> Betsie Valley District Library </a> at 14744 Thompson Ave. in&nbsp;Thompsonville. Info: 231-378-2716 </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept9_1725050272785" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 9 </h2><p> • Sixth annual Pints for Polio fundraiser, hosted by <a href="https://www.benziesunriserotary.org/" rel="nofollow"> Benzie Sunrise Rotary </a> , <a href="https://www.fiveshoresbrewing.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw28W2BhC7ARIsAPerrcKwdSt5HdcNG-en5DTgLJbyQP03730PRX6F1KmuOxy87AzHx_B2TYsaApQvEALw_wcB" rel="nofollow"> Five Shores Brewing </a> and <a href="https://www.stambrose-mead-wine.com/" rel="nofollow"> St Ambrose Cellars </a></p><p> • 11 a.m. to noon, Social Hour for Littles, Onekama library </p><p> • 5-6 p.m., Kitten Yoga with Diana Bradley and <a href="https://homewardboundmanistee.org/" rel="nofollow"> Homeward Bound Animal Shelter </a> , Manistee library </p><p> • 5-6 p.m., Book Club for Adults, Wellston library </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept10_1725050281851" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 10 </h2><p> • Sixth annual Pints for Polio fundraiser, hosted by Benzie Sunrise Rotary, Five Shores Brewing and St Ambrose Cellars </p><p> • 11 a.m. to noon, Stories &amp; Littles Social Hour for Toddlers, Wellston library </p><p> • 11 a.m. to noon, Manistee library hosts tech tutoring at the Wagoner Community Center in Manistee </p><p> • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Time with Teddy the therapy dog (reserve a time online), Manistee library. Info: <a href="https://manisteelibrary.org/" rel="nofollow"> manisteelibrary.org </a></p><p> • 4-5 p.m., Watercolor for Kids, Arcadia library </p><p> • 5:30-6:30 p.m., Book club, Kaleva library </p><p> • 7 p.m., 2024 Historical Walking Tour featuring Elberta, presented by the Benzie Area Historical Society. Info: <a href="https://benziemuseum.org/events-updates/" rel="nofollow"> benziemuseum.org/events-updates </a> or 231-882-5539 </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="sept11_1725050296426" tabindex="0"></a> Sept. 11 </h2><p> • Sixth Annual Pints for Polio fundraiser, hosted by Benzie Sunrise Rotary, Five Shores Brewing and St Ambrose Cellars </p><p> • 3-4 p.m., LEGO Alliance for Kids, Onekama library </p><h2><a class="chapter-anchor" id="recurringevents_1725051734207" tabindex="0"></a> Recurring events </h2><p> • Through Oct. 4, Hooked: The Art of Fishing exhibit at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Info: <a href="https://www.oliverart.org" rel="nofollow"> www.oliverart.org </a> or 231-352-4151 </p><p> • Noon-3 p.m., from Sept. 13 to Oct. 9 Chani Deavers &amp; Ellie Harold Exhibit at Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts, at 101 Maple St. In Manistee. Info: <a href="https://ramsdelltheatre.org/" rel="nofollow"> ramsdelltheatre.org </a></p><p> • Sept. 13 through Oct. 4, Creative Kaleidoscope, Annual Juried Art Exhibition at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Info: <a href="https://www.oliverart.org" rel="nofollow"> oliverart.org </a> or 231-352-4151 </p><p> • 4-6 p.m., Through Sept. 6, Contemporary Conversations with at Oliver Art Center, at 132 Coast Guard St. in Frankfort. Free Info: 231-352-4151 or <a href="https://www.oliverart.org" rel="nofollow"> oliverart.org </a></p><p> • 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday, through Oct. 7, Manistee Farmers Market at the Wagoner Community Center, at 260 Saint Mary’s Parkway in Manistee </p><p> • 4-8 p.m. every Friday, through mid-October, Farmers Market across the street from the EZ Mart in Onekama on M-22. Info: Nola Teye at onekamafarmersmarket@gmail.com or 231-375-4877 </p><p> • Fibershed open hours are from noon-4 p.m. each Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noon each Friday at <a href="https://www.growbenzie.org/" rel="nofollow"> Grow Benzie </a> , at 5885 Frankfort Highway in Benzonia </p><p> • 6-8 p.m., every Wednesday, Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone with hurts, hangups or habits, at <a href="https://feumchurch.org/" rel="nofollow"> Frankfort United Methodist Church </a> , at 537 Crystal Ave. in Frankfort. </p><p> • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Manistee County Historical Museum open Tuesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 425 River St., Manistee </p><p> • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, Benzie Area Historical Museum open, at 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia. Info: <a href="https://benziemuseum.org/" rel="nofollow"> benziemuseum.org </a> , call 231-882-5539 or email info@benziemuseum.org </p><p> • 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://marillahistory.org/" rel="nofollow"> marillahistory.org </a></p><p> • Noon-4 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, <a href="https://www.kalevamichigan.com/kaleva-art-gallery" rel="nofollow"> Kaleva Art Gallery </a> open in Kaleva </p><p> • Noon-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, Bottle House Museum open in Kaleva </p></div></body>

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Calendar of events Sept. 4-11 in Manistee, Benzie counties

A concert series, suicide awareness and prevent event and an assortment of outdoors activities are coming up in Manistee, Mason and Benzie counties.