In addition to the Ballfield Games on the 4th, there are so many fun ways to celebrate the holiday in the area. Here are some suggestions: Come to church on Sunday and hear our mighty choir perform the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Run in the Firecracker 5K race in Beulah on the 4th (Registration 6:45-7:45am or preregister at www.clcba.org, race at 8:00am). Go to the parade on the 4th in downtown Frankfort starting at 10:00am. Visit Art in the Park in Market Square in downtown Frankfort also starting at 10:00am. See the fireworks display on the Frankfort Lake Michigan beach at dusk on the 4th, or watch the fireworks at 10:15pm over Crystal Lake between CSA beach and the Yacht Club. However you choose to spend the holiday we wish you happy times and fond memories!
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Message from our Managing Director:
With July 4th next week, please remember when enjoying the CSA Lake Michigan Beach and Crystal Lake firepit to be mindful of the following safety rules:
- Fires are allowed, but must be extinguished when you leave
- Quiet hours begin at 11:00pm until 8:00am
- Alcohol, marijuana, and illegal drugs are prohibited on all CSA beaches and common grounds
- Fireworks are prohibited on Lake Michigan Beach
- Glass containers are prohibited at Lake Michigan Beach
- Remove all of your trash when you leave the beach
The emphasis of these important guidelines is to help ensure the safety and enjoyment of beachgoers as well as to respect to cottage owners near the beach. For more information about waterfront common property rules see page 55 in the 2022 Assembly News. Thank you for your compliance with these rules.
Amy Somero
Managing Director, Congregational Summer Assembly
amysomero.csa@gmail.com 231-499-0257
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Schedule Changes Next Week: Due to the holiday on Monday, swimming and tennis lessons are cancelled that day as well as yoga class. The Office is closed on Monday the 4th. The Monday Night Dancing is moved to Tuesday the 5th (this week only). Garbage pickup will be on Wednesday and Saturday (this week only).
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Safety is one of our primary concerns, and our Maintenance Department has worked tirelessly to make things a little safer for all of us through their renovation and reconstruction of Assembly walking paths. Read all about the improvements here.
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Calling all Assembly young adults - join the Community Service Day on Saturday, July 2nd from 11-2 and help beautify Crystal Knoll. Meet at the Assembly Building and come prepared to have fun while giving back. It's the CSA way! Any questions please contact:
Sam Rosenblatt at 301-717-9428 or Sasha Nieman at 630-248-9910.
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The Church Service this Sunday, July 3rd at 11:00am in the Meeting House will be led by Rev. Fred Edmonds, a minister of the United Church of Christ. He is married to Carol Nethercut Edmonds. The choir will perform the Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Adult Bible Class meets Sunday at 9:00am in the Meeting House South Room, studying the Book of Acts. Choir rehearsal is at 10:00am. Nursery Care is not available this season. Sunday School will be held in the Assembly Building for kids ages 4-12.
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July Tennis Tournament Coming on July 5th - 9th
Participants must register no later than 3:00pm on Saturday, July 2nd. You may call the CSA office at 231-352-4751 prior to 12:00 noon on Saturday to register if unable to register in person. No exceptions. A full list of the tournament rules is available here. For questions call Polly Mauer at 262-367-5795.
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Our Youth Program has been reimagined this year, with separate activities for Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers. Activities are posted on white boards on the porch each week and are available on our website. Save the date for these special upcoming events: July 19 - Teen Dance, July 29 - STEM event, and August 2 - Teen Dance. Learn more about the program here.
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Ladies Bible Study starts this Thursday, July 7th at Pilgrim Place. Come at 9:00am for a chance to visit and a cup of coffee or tea. At 9:30am we'll begin an hour of study on the Psalms. All ladies are welcome to share in this time of learning and encouraging one another.
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It was a picture-perfect day for the 3rd Annual CSA Education Fund Golf Scramble at Crystal Lake Golf Club. Thanks to all who participated, the event raised over $3,000 for scholarships for students from the Assembly, Frankfort and Benzie Central. Congratulations to the winning team of Michael Barr, Will Dawgs, Brady Murray and Andy Campbell! And great job by the organizers Beth Kloskoski and Ginny Knutsen!
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The 2022 CSA Arts & Crafts Fair, Silent Auction and Cottage Treasures will be coming your way on Wednesday, July 27th. There will be a meeting on Wednesday, July 6th at 9:00am in the kitchen of the Assembly Building for all Art Fair and Cottage Treasures chairpersons. We are looking for one individual to head up the set up and take down of tents, tables, and chairs for the day. Don't be shy, contact Margie Finley at margiefinley@att.net. Cottage Treasures will begin accepting your contributions on July 23rd. Stay tuned for details regarding what type of items will be accepted this year. Please do not drop anything off before July 23rd as there is no room to store things. A sign up is on the porch for Silent Auction basket donations. Thank you and stay tuned for more news!
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It's almost Operetta time! The first rehearsal will be held on Monday, July 11th at 1pm in the Meeting House for this year's Childrens' Operetta "One Cray, Cray Day at the CSA: Another Operetta Odyssey." The operetta fairies will be back this summer to guide us through a familiar summer day in a very unfamiliar way. Children entering 1st through 8th Grade are invited to attend All children attending will be cast with roles in the show. However, those entering 3rd grade and above will do a brief audition after the group rehearsal for speaking parts. VOLUNTEERS are needed and encouraged to attend the volunteer meeting on July 11th at 1pm. You may pre-register your children here and avoid the long line on the first day of rehearsal. The tradition continues!! Questions or concerns, contact megancarrella@gmail.com.
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Save the Date: The 2022 Dutton Concert will be held on Saturday, July 7th at 7:30pm in the Meeting House featuring Pierce Amata on piano. Pierce is on the faculty at Interlochen Summer Music Camp. Free and open to the public.
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