Looking for something to do? Here’s a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee, and Mason counties.
To submit an event, email time, date, and location information to Advocate@pioneergroup.com. Information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date.
December 13th
• From 2 to 5 p.m., the Blue Goose collection of new toys and nonperishable food will be packed for ECHO His Love, hosted by the Michigan State Police, at the Victoria City Car Port, 2 Bridge St., Manistee. Information: Trooper David Skorka (SkorkaD@michigan.gov) or Cadillac Post (231-779-6040)
• 3:30-4:30 p.m., Teen Board Game Club, Wellston Library.
• Movie viewing at Onekama Library, Children/Family Library, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
December 14th
• 10 a.m. Thursday Morning Book Club at the Interlochen Public Library, 9411 Tenth St., Interlochen. Information: 231-276-6767
• 11:00-11:45 a.m., Story & Little Social Hour, Manistee Library.
• 11:30 a.m. Little Adventure Story Time at Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Avenue, Thompsonville. Information: 231-378-2716
• 3-4 p.m., All Ages Board Game Club, Onekama Library.
• 5-6 p.m., Collage Club for all ages, Arcadia Library.
• At 7:30 p.m., the Manistee Civic Players will present “Nun Crackers” at the Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple St., Manistee. Tickets: $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
December 15th
• Preschool story time with Ms. Ann at 10:30 a.m. at the Benzonia Public Library, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia. Free event. Information: benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111
• 11 a.m., Feeding America mobile food pantry at Lakeview Brethren Church, 14094 Coates Highway.with my brothers
• Early Light Story & Little Social Hour at Kaleva Library from 11 a.m. to noon.
• 1-2:30 p.m., Lego Club, Bear Lake Library.
• “The Haunting of Ebenezer” at the Oliver Arts Center, 132 Coast Guard Road, Frankfort, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Information: oliverartcenterfrankfort.org
• At 7:30 p.m., the Manistee Civic Players will present “Nun Crackers” at the Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple St., Manistee. Tickets: $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
December 16th
• “The Muppets Christmas Carol” movie at 10 a.m. Saturday at Darcy Library in Beulah (located at 7238 Commercial St. in Beulah).
• 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Holly Jolly Double Feature, Manistee Library.
• From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Old Circe Museum, 304 Walnut St., Manistee, will be open with a small town and train exhibit.
• Noon-6 p.m., Mistletoe Magic, holiday shopping at 25 stores in downtown Frankfort.
• Santa’s headquarters will be open at the Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River St., Manistee, from 1 to 4 p.m.
• At 2 p.m., the Manistee Civic Players will present “Nun Crackers” at the Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple St., Manistee. Tickets: $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
• Dungeons & Dragons at the Library for youth ages 13 to 17 will be held at the Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, from 2 to 4 p.m. Information: 231-378-2716
• At 6 p.m., Santa will be at the Norman Township Community Center, 1273 Seaman Road, Wellston.
• Visit Dixon Township Hall with Santa at 6 p.m.
• At 7:30 p.m., the Manistee Civic Players will present “Nun Crackers” at the Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple St., Manistee. Tickets: $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
December 17th
• Veterans Christmas Breakfast hosted by the Manistee Veterans Association Auxiliary from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 10, 10 Mason Street, Manistee. Cost: Free for veterans, $10 for others. Information/Registration: 231-723-9501
•At 10 a.m., the choir of Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road, Arcadia, will perform the cantata “A Child is Born to Us.” Information: blainechristianchurch.org or 231-352-9148
• Santa’s headquarters will be open at the Manistee Municipal Marina, 480 River St., Manistee, from 1 to 4 p.m.
• At 2 p.m., the Manistee Civic Players will present “Nun Crackers” at the Ramsdell Regional Arts Center, 101 Maple St., Manistee. Tickets: $10 to $30. Information/Tickets: ramsdelltheatre.org
• 4 p.m., Memorial Christmas event for children and families at Blaine Christian Church, 7018 Putney Road, Arcadia. Information: blainechristianchurch.org or 231-352-9148
December 18th
• 5-6 p.m., LEGO Alliance for Kids, Wellston Library.
December 19th
• 11 a.m., Story and Little Social Hour for Toddlers, Arcadia Library.
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm, early morning story and social time, Bear Lake Library.
• 5-6:30 p.m., Movies in the Library, Kaleva Library.
• 5-6:30 p.m., Dragon Eye Crafts for Teens and Adults, Manistee Library.
December 20th
• 11 a.m. Mobile Pantry Feeding America at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 254 Sixth Ave., Manistee.
• Visit Santa in Room 206 of the Benzie County Government Center, 448 Court Place, Beulah, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Reading with Skye and Friends at the Betsy Valley District Library, 14744 Thompson Ave., Thompsonville, 4-5 p.m. Information: 231-378-2716
• 5-6 p.m., Adult Book Club, Onekama Library.
regular events
• The annual Winter Membership Exhibition runs through January 12 at the Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Road, Frankfort, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: oliverartcenterfrankfort.org or 231-352-4151
• Submit your letter to Santa at any Manistee Library branch from December 1st to the 15th.Your name and return address are required to receive a reply from North Pole
• Downtown Story Stroll hosted by Manistee Library all day through December 31st.
• From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the 19th Annual Sparkle in the Park will be on view at Hopkins Park in Bear Lake through Dec. 31.Information: Follow @sparkleinthepark on Facebook
• From Nov. 21 to Jan. 2, we “upcycled” holiday trees at the Oliver Arts Center, 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort. Information: oliverartcenterfrankfort.org or Julie Pierce (231-352-4151)
• Oliver Art Center’s annual winter market will be held Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays through Dec. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at 132 Coast Guard Road in Frankfort. Masu. Information: oliverart.org or 231-352-4151
• Noon-4 p.m., Bottle House Museum, 14551 Wuoksi Ave., Kaleva, open Saturday and Sunday.
• Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program for those with injuries, hang-ups, or habits, every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort. is held.
• The Manistee History Museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 425 River St., Manistee.
• The Benzie Area History Museum is open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia. Information: benziemuseum.org, phone 231 882-5539 or email info@benziemuseum.org