The Elberta Alert

06/11/2024

So many platforms, so little time. Because I don't spend a lot of time on Facebook, the Alert has moved to this Substack newsletter, and all the content from the old website has transferred to elbertaalert.com. Find the news there, but by all means continue to post and converse here if you want!

05/16/2024

Is this your friendly and nice notferalseeming kitty? She's probably from Elberta. Please come and get her. (Might be a denutted boy, didn't look at that hard.) Txt me at 231-399-0098. She goes to Benzie Community Cats of Benzie County if no one responds. Over and out.

01/15/2024

Any plow-people for hire recommendations? Please share them here, with contact info! This would be for a job in Elberta Village proper.

08/18/2022

Such a fabulous effort. Thank you so much to the organizers and everyone who volunteered!

10/13/2021

Already missing your favorite Elberta market finds? Here is a list of vendors who will continue to have offerings in the off season:

Bear Earth Herbals: Winter CSA subscriptions available through November or until full at their website www.BearEarthHerbals.com as well as their usual teas and salves. Contact by phone 231-620-3297 on facebook Bear Earth Herbals and instagram:

Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards LLC continues to have: Apples, honey, maple syrup and baked goods. They can be found at Interlochen farmers market on Sundays through October. Apples available at their farm stand (12482 Milarch Road, Bear Lake) or by calling (231)889-3513. You can also Find them on Facebook Brown's Poplar Ridge Orchards

Cold Creek Farm Benzonia will have hot sauces and spices available through the off season as well as cold tolerant greens. They can be contacted on FB or IG: Cold Creek Farm Benzonia

Jared Lutz Farms continues to have Peppers, Kale, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Beets, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Onions, Potatoes! They can be found at Calvin Lutz Farm’s Who-Villes Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch on Sat-Sun in October. Contact: 231-590-2156 (Monika) or email [email protected] or on Facebook Jared Lutz Farms

Laurel Wayna with Butterfly Acres will have goat milk soap available at the Grow Benzie Craft Show on November 6th and she can be contacted through the winter by email at [email protected]

Lost Lake Farm's salad greens, rmicrogreens, roots, pastured pork, and more are available to purchase through their online store through the winter. Contact: [email protected]
or find them through their website : lostlakefarm.net or on social media : Lost Lake Farm

Merry Millers Flower Farm will have Flower bouquets and Christmas wreaths available. Contact Mary by phone: 5172624184 or find on social media IG : merrymillersfarm
Fb: Mary Miller Email: [email protected] or through their Website: merrymillersflowerfarm.com

Red Bush Breads: Sells bread year-round. Bread lovers can contact them through email ([email protected]) or on social media Red Bush Breads . They offer weekly pickups in Frankfort,at The Bread Hut, as well local delivery.

Stohlistic Bison will have First Aid Salves, Beard oil, anti aging face serum, and bath (salts, soaks and steamers), bulk herbs and tinctures. Email [email protected] or find on social media: Stohlistic Bison

Z&N Farm still has tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, green beans, onions, salad greens, spinach and carrots available at their farmstand (open Fri-Sun 11-6 at 9740 Chief Rd in Bear Lake) or through their online store for weekly curbside pickup. Greens and root crops expected in to December through the online store. Sign up at www.zenfarmllc.com find them on FB or IG Z&N Farm

09/30/2021

Beautiful morning at the Elberta Farmers Market. Stop by and grab your local fresh produce.

07/19/2021

Please join us for an informal presentation & sharing of photos
with Ralph Moxley and Jeff Hammond at the Elberta Life Saving Station on Tuesday, JULY 20th from 2:30-4:00 pm

The Focus of Presentation is the Ann Arbor Railroad from Cadillac to Elberta Summer of 1955.
Photo Credit:

03/01/2021

Take a minute and spread the love for all local businesses. Please VOTE for the Elberta Life Saving Station for best place to have a wedding!

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01/07/2021

Jan 7, 2021 beautiful Elberta Sunrise greets the new day.

01/01/2021

Good-bye 2020. May 2021 be full of Joy, Love, and Health for all. Happy New Year! 🎉🎆

12/25/2020

12/24/2020

Took another stroll through the village looking for any holiday light displays previously not seen...and sure enough, found more! On Christmas Eve, here's some to enjoy.

12/24/2020

One last night of holiday lights in the village.

12/22/2020

Dec 22 Holiday light show.

12/21/2020

Winter Solstice..not many light hours today..may be a good time to drive around Village and check out the Holiday lights!

12/20/2020

12/18/2020

More festive holiday yards around the village...will be able to post photos every day til Christmas!!

12/17/2020

Borrowing an idea from our neighbor to the south, Sally Manke of Arcadia, taking photos of village of Elberta resident's holiday decorations. Will try to put up photos every couple days til Christmas! Here's a few to start..