Bendix Academy EVENTS
Save these dates!

Are you ready for spring fun?

If so, mark your calendars to be sure to not miss these two great events arriving with the warmer weather, sooner than you think!

HOCKEY NIGHT 2025

April 5, 2025

Each year, The Well’s hockey team takes the ice and challenges the Red Wings Alumni team to a game to benefit charities of Livingston county, including Bendix Academy.

For more information, like
Hockey Night’s Facebook Event

Tickets, Sponsorships, Packages
available at the well MI

OPEN HOUSE

May 2 – 3, 2025

A Bendix Academy student works on a Briggs & Stratton snowblower engine, knowing that while she’ll always be ready for a snowstorm, she’s definitely ready for spring!

Share with friends & get event updates on
BA’s Open House Facebook Event

Free Event – Just let us know
how many in your group will attend HERE

Hockey Night 2025 – April 5, 140 Ice Den, Howell, MI

Proceeds from this event benefit four Livingston County nonprofit organizations, including Bendix Academy. We are so grateful!  Tickets, Sponsorships, and Packages are all available here – sign up early, have fun, and help local community organizations!

The Well Church Saints hockey team will host the Detroit Red Wings Alums in its 16th annual battle to benefit four local charities, including Bendix Academy!

DOORS OPEN @ 1:00PM | EVENT STARTS @ 1:30PM

PREGAME PLAYOFFS: Howell Highlander Alumni, Hartland Eagles Alumni, Brighton Bulldogs Alumni and Milford/Lakeland Alumni

GAME: Red Wings Alumni vs The Well Saints

DINNER, MUSIC, LIVE & SILENT AUCTIONS (DOORS OPEN @ 4:30PM): Chemung Hills Golf & Banquet Center

A great way to have fun and support local nonprofit organizations, including Bendix Academy!

Tickets

1 prepaid entry to Red Wing Alumni vs The Well Saints hockey game on 4/5/25
$10 ($15 at the door)
1 prepaid admission to Red Wings Alumni vs The Well Saints hockey game at 140 ICE Den, and VIP dinner at Chemung Hills Golf and Banquet Center on 4/5/25
$75

Packages & Ads

Pre-Game and Red Carpet $2000-$2500
Page Ads $125, $200, $300
Going fast!

Sponsorships

$500, $1000, $2500, $10,000
($5000 level SOLD OUT)

Raffle & Auction

View sampling of raffle and auction items to the right! Visit Facebook event page to see more items as they are listed.

Yamaha VX Deluxe JetSki

Cane's Deluxe Gift Pack

Garland Lodge & Golf Resort

Bladetech Hockey Prize Pack

Bendix Academy Spring Open House 2025

Fri, May 2, 2-7 PM and Sat, May 3, 9 AM – 2 PM

2285 Ore Creek Lane, Brighton, MI 48114

Event Free – Light Refreshments Provided

Teaching Toolmanship… How do we do it?

Pictures and videos tell some of the story, but nothing beats stopping by to see for yourself.

Visit Bendix Academy’s Spring 2025 Open House to find out how we are teaching Toolmanship to youth as part of career choices in the skilled trades or engineering, or who just want to improve their mechanical self-sufficiency.

Drop in to see our workshop and meet our folks.

Share enthusiasm with our Founder, Todd Trainor, who will tell you more about Bendix Academy’s mission and vision, as well as some of our students, families, mentors, and other volunteers, who will show you the projects they work on and why this is a valuable part of their lives.

You will be amazed!

EVENT IS FREE but help us estimate how many light refreshments to provide by letting us know how many are coming in your group. Please either submit this brief form or indicate that you are Going” on our Facebook Event.

See What Students Do

Talk to the Founder
Connect with Mentors

Learn Family Perspectives

Meet the Board and Volunteers

Bendix Academy Boardroom 2025

Chat with Executive Director

Wendy in her office loft overlooking Bendix Academy workshop

Look to the Future...

Tell us your story!

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog’s Day, but our own Woody the Woodchuck at Howell Nature Center predicted it will be an early spring in 2025. Whoever is right, keep checking back for updates on Bendix Academy news and events!

snowblower sun clear path

Sun or snow, at Bendix Academy we specialize in being ready!

Early spring!

Woody sees the sun 2025!
Howell Nature Center 

WE ARE BUILDING a place for generations to explore, teach, and learn the mechanical world together, creating Tomorrow's Toolmen Today.

Join us in shaping Tomorrow's Toolmen Today!

See Bendix Academy in Action

A picture speaks a thousand words, but a visit is priceless.  Bendix Academy invites everyone with interest to email [email protected] or call us at 810-599-4035 to schedule a tour (no walk-ins please) and see why we're growing.

You'll experience the impact firsthand!

Support the Next Generation

Want to make a difference?  Just $5/month can help a student discover a lifetime of skills. Just click on the red button to support with your donation of any amount. Every contribution counts!

 

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Become a Student

"I discovered I am very good with tools and mechanical things. I’m so thankful for what my Bendix mentors taught me."

-Nolan, Student

Become a Mentor

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"I love sharing my love of mechanical knowledge just like my father did with me when I was young."

-Mr. Trainor, Mentor