Culture Bluffs
The Alert will be presenting a series of essays written by local kids for the annual Bruce Catton Awards essay contest for ninth graders. Since Lakeside Shakespeare will give a preview performance of Romeo and Juliet tonight on Tank Hill, it seems fitting to begin with this essay by Brittanie
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Alert readers love the writing of our area kids. If you or someone you know has a story to tell, send it our way! elberta.alert@gmail.com.
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Thursday, August 1 – Story Hour with Miss Julie Friday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. – World of Lego, ages 5-12 Monday, August 5, 10:00 a.m. – Circle Time for Infants & Toddlers Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 a.m. – Young Artists, ages 6-14 Wednesday, August 7, 10:00 a.
Agriculture
July 11, 2013 The Parks and Recreation Commission held its July meeting in the Duck's Head this evening because the Library was in use for a rescheduled meeting of the Gilmore Township Board. Gilmore normally meets in the Library on the second Tuesday of the month, but this
Culture Bluffs
J. R. Duncan wants to extend his thanks to everyone who came out for his second annual Village fireworks extravaganza this year. Special thanks to Clark Wilson and Ken Bonney, who put their all into helping set up, and set off, this over one-hour-long spectacle, which attracted an estimated 300
GOOD NEWS
Back in December, Alert youth editor Merren Garber interviewed Mabel and Allen Little. Today, June 29, the venerable Elberta couple celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. UPDATE 6/30/13: Patricia Little, Morris's daughter, wrote on Facebook to say that her mother was called Patsy, and that her grandfather
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A free fireworks display comes once again to the Village, brought to us by J. R. Duncan, when night falls this Saturday, June 29. All are welcome. Duncan said last year the fireworks could be seen from River Road, but you might want to get a better view. Duncan suggests
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Each June since 2002, the Elberta Solstice Festival has brought masses of people to this tiny village nestled amid the dune bluffs on the shores of the Betsie Bay and Lake Michigan for a free festival of local food, beer, games, crafts, and fantastic live music, all capped off with
Culture Bluffs
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By Emily Votruba On May 25 at 7 pm, Frankfort–Elberta's very own Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre company will transform Oliver Art Center into the House of Capulet for "An Evening in Verona"—a fun theatrical party with a purpose. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at
Community Alert
By Lena Wilson Many potent life lessons come through interaction with young people in our lives. By making an effort to pay closer attention and ask questions we're reminded, though we didn't know we had forgotten, how to play and act in the moment. Though the
Community Alert
SATURDAY, APRIL 20thEarth Day...just about13th ANNUALBEACH-TO-BEACH CLEAN UP10 am to 11 amStart: Elberta Farmers' Market PavilionEnd: When Trail & Beaches are cleaned!Bring: Friends and NeighborsGloves and EnthusiasmWe'll Provide: Coffee & GoodiesFriends of Betsie Bay have been dedicated stewards of the Betsie Bay area for 13