Looking for something to do? Here is a list of local events and activities in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
Recurring events
• From 9 am to 12 pm, Pickleball on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Info: pleasantvalleycc.org
• 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 4:30 p.m., Benzie Area Historical Museum, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 6941 Traverse Ave., Benzonia
• 5-7:30 p.m., Piloxing with Trisha on Tuesdays at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Saturdays at 8 a.m. Fusion of pilates and boxing. Cost $10. Info: pleasantvalleycc.org
• 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday through February 25, exhibit by African American artists from rural Michigan in the Hardy Hall Gallery at the Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts in Manistee. Free event; open to the public Info: ramsdelltheatre.org
February 8
• 14.00-16.00 hours, Crafts for adults, Kaleva Library
• 3:30-6:30 p.m., Paper Bag Flowers for Teens and Preteens, Onekama Library
• 6 p.m., Celebrate Recovery program at Frankfort United Methodist Church. A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that offers a safe environment. Information: 231 352-7427
February 9
• 11 a.m. Story Time with Miss Angie for toddlers, Manistee Library
• At noon, senior dinners at the Maple Grove Township Community Center in Kaleva
•12:30-7 p.m., Valentine’s workshop for all ages, Arcàdia Library
• At 4:00 p.m., Tim Foster will present “Revisiting the Sinking of the Ann Arbor No. 4 100 Years Ago” as part of the Benzonia Academy conference at the Mills Community House, 891 Michigan Ave. in Benzonia. Information: benziemuseum.org
February 10
• 9-11 a.m., Matthew 25:35 Food Pantry, at the St. Parish Center. Joseph of Manistee
• 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime with Miss Anne at the Benzonia Public Library, 891 Michigan Ave., Benzonia. Free event. Info: benzonialibrary.org or 231-882-4111
• 1 p.m., Children’s Choir Catapult at Bear Lake Library
• 1 p.m., Valentine Bee mine story time and crafts at the Kaleva Library
• 3 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Knitters Circle at the Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St. in frankfort Information: 231-352-4671
• 3 to 5 p.m., tree/shrub planting presentation hosted by Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, Forestry Assistance Program and Michigan State University Extension at Riverton Township Hall, 2122 Hawley Road in Scottville. Suggested donation $5. Registration deadline February 3. Information or registration: Josh Shields at 231-889-9666 or [email protected]
February 11
• All Day Osborn Big Ice Fishing Contest, any lake in Manistee or Benzie counties
• All day, free weekend of snowmobiling and fishing, no registration or trail permit required
• 8 a.m., Winterfest in downtown Beulah, Village Park. Info: clcba.org/event/winterfest
• 10 a.m., Saturday Morning Movie, “Arctic Dogs,” at Darcy Library in Beulah. Info: 231-0882-4037 or [email protected]
• 11 a.m., Winterlochen, free family events at Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 J Maddy Pkwy in Interlochen. Information:
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., UP Pasty Lunch at Trinity Lutheran Church, 955 James St. in frankfort Cost $15.
• 1 p.m., Ludington State Park guided snowshoe walks and hikes, start and finish at the warming shelter next to the parking lot. No registration required. Info: 231-843-2423 or michigan.org/property/ludington-state-park
• 6 to 8 p.m., Friends of Orchard Beach State Park snowshoe hike on the lighted trail or campsite, meet at the Orchard Beach State Park Host House, 2064 Lakeshore Road in Manistee .
• 7:00-8:30 p.m., Screening of the Smithsonian documentary “Green Book: Guide to Freedom”, at the Ramsdell Theatre, 101 Maple St. from Manistee. Free event. Info: ramsdelltheatre.org/
February 12
• All day Osborn Big Ice Fishing Contest, any lake in Manistee County
• All day, free weekend of snowmobiling and fishing, no registration or trail permit required
• 6 to 8 p.m., Friends of Orchard Beach State Park Snowshoe Tour/Star Party at the Lighted Trail or Campground, meet at the Orchard Beach State Park Host House, at 2064 Lakeshore Road in Manistee.
February 13
• All Day DIY Heart Hand Warmers for Teens at the Wellston Library
• 9:30 to 11 a.m., Take Off Pounds Sensibly, at Bear Lake United Methodist Church. Everyone welcome. Information: 231-499-2226
• 9:30-11 a.m., Arcadia Book Club on Mondays at the Pleasant Valley Community Center in Arcadia. Info: pleasantvalleycc.org
• 10:30 a.m. Baby and Toddler Circle Time at Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St. in frankfort Information: 231-352-4671
• 11 a.m., Old Literature Story Time and Heart Crafts at the Onekama Library
• 2 to 5 p.m. Mah Jong Mondays at the Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St. from frankfort Information: 231-352-4671
• 4 to 6 p.m., Pokemon Academy for older kids and teens at the Manistee Library
February 14
• 7:30-8:30 a.m., Benzie Sunrise Rotary meeting, in the Labrador Room at Lucky Dog Bar & Grille in Beulah. Zoom option available. Information: benziesunriserotary.org
• 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tech Tuesdays at the Benzie Shores District Library, 630 Main St. from frankfort Information: 231-352-4671
• 1 to 4 p.m., Marilla Museum & Pioneer Place open, at 9991 Marilla Road in Copemish
• 2 p.m., Cooking on a Budget Nutrition Class at Irons Community Center at 5071 10 ½ Mile Road in Irons. Info: Nancy at 231-920-3763
February 15
• 1:00 p.m., National Park Service “Bear Essentials” for homeschoolers at the Manistee Library
• 14.00-16.00 hours, Crafts for adults, Kaleva Library
• 6 p.m., Celebrate Recovery program at Frankfort United Methodist Church. A Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that offers a safe environment. Information: 231 352-7427