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Proprietors Steve Campbell (on ladder) and Janis Campbell (at base of ladder) at the unveiling of the 14th name for Frankfort's oldest extant Main Street hotel, now called the Maxwell, 3:41 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2026. Photo by Emily Kay Votruba.

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Monday November 9. The sky. New moon. 1 p.m. Budget Grant Finance Audit Committee meeting.

Tuesday November 10, 9 a.m. Frank Walterhouse Meeting Room. Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting. 5:30 p.m. Community Building. Gilmore Township board meeting. 6 p.m.–7 p.m. WUWU 1oo.1 Clocked Out

Wednesday November 11, 3 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Coffee & Conversation with David Schaffer, Materials Management Coordinator for Benzie County

Thursday November 12, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Elberta Heritage Center. Winter Market. If mobile, please park at Penfold Park! 6 p.m. Community Building. Parks & Recreation Annual Meeting

Friday November 13. The sky. Mercury retrograde ends.

Sunday November 15. Rifle Season Opening Day.

Tuesday November 24, 9 a.m. Frank Walterhouse Meeting Room. Benzie County Board of Commissioners meeting.

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