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2013 Calendar of Events
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| January: |
No events. |
| February 5: |
Annual Valentine Potluck & Silent Movie Night, the Depot, 6:00. P.M. The movie presentation this year will be the 1926 film "Sparrows" with Mary Pickford, which has been fully-restored by the Library of Congress.
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| March 5: |
"The History of Castle Farms" presented by Kathleen Irene Paterka, 7:00 p.m. at the Depot.
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| April 2: |
"The Story of Charlevoix's Petunias", presented by Dale Boss and Aaron Wilkin, of the Keep Charlevoix Beautiful organization, 7:00 p.m. at the Depot |
May 7: |
"History of Business and Industry in Charlevoix", by David L. Miles, Co-Director of the Museum at Harsha House, 7:00 p.m. at the Depot
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| June 4: |
"Humorous Readings from the Charlevoix Sentinel and Courier", by Kay Heise and friends |
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July 10
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Annual Business Meeting and Election of Officers, the Depot, 4:00 P. M.
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| July 26: |
Annual Venetian Weekend Potluck and Fireworks, the Depot, 7:00 P. M.
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August 13: |
Presentation by Mr. George Jepson, great-grandson of Captain George Jepson of the Hum, on the evolution of commercial ship types on the Great Lakes, with particular emphasis on their impact on maritime communities along Lake Michigan's eastern shore, the Depot, 7:00 p.m.
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August 29:
September 3: |
Sunset Cruise on board the Keweenaw Star, 7:00 p.m., cost: $25.00 p.p The Star has a cash bar; snacks, water and soft drinks will also be available.
Annual Ice Cream Social and Volunteer Recognition evening, program by Brian Devlin, Landscape Architect who designed the Depot Gardens, the Depot, 7:00 P. M.
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October 1: |
Annual Harvest Potluck and Entertainment, the Depot, 6:00 P. M.
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| November 6 (to be confirmed): |
Annual Fundraising All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Villager Pub, 5-9 P. M. (Tentative)
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| December 3: (to be confirmed) |
Annual Christmas Dinner, the Grey Gables, 6:00 P. M. (Tentative)
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All events are open to the public except the Venetian Potluck, and at no charge except for the Christmas Dinner.
The Charlevoix Historical Society is a non-profit organization whose objective is to bring together people who are interested in the history and heritage of the Charlevoix area and in the protection and preservation of places and objects of historical value. The Society sponsors many events throughout the year to which the public is invited.
These public event dates and times are subject to change. All events should be confirmed by calling the Charlevoix Historical Society at 231-547-0373.
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