By Betsy Willis, Grass River Natural Area
The 50th Anniversary Grass Riverfest and Auction (GRNA) will be held Thursday, Aug. 15th.
This annual fundraiser for the Grass River Natural Area will take place at Shanty Creek Resort, 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire MI 49615. The Riverfest is particularly special this year as GRNA celebrates its 50th Anniversary by honoring its founders.
The Steve Stargardt Trio will provide musical entertainment during the cocktail and dinner hours. A cash bar is available all evening. Attire is “snappy casual”.
Silent auction items will be available to bid on all evening with a live auction to follow the strolling dinner. Auction items will include a four-night stay at a British Columbia lodge that is available only by helicopter, one week at a condo on Anna Maria Island in Florida, a home-cooked Italian dinner for six, private wine and farm tours, outdoor gear, nature-themed décor, gift cards for dining and golf, and more.
All proceeds help to further GRNA’s mission “to manage the Grass River Natural Area, conserve and protect its watershed, and provide opportunities that increase knowledge, appreciation and community-wide stewardship of the natural environment”.
Individual tickets at $60 or reserved tables for 8 at $600 may be purchased at www.grassriver.org or by calling 231.533.8314.
