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Athletes take on M22 Challenge, June 13
Sports/Adventure, Upcoming EventThe 18th annual M22 Challenge, which takes place on Saturday morning, June 13, has been voted as one of the best endurance events in northern Michigan. The run, bike, paddle event takes place in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, making for a beautiful backdrop while racing. The 900-participant race sold out long ago.
Leland Wine & Food Festival returns to Historic Harbor
Upcoming EventThe Leland Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the 2026 Leland Wine & Food Festival on Saturday, June 13, from noon to 6 pm at Leland Township Harbor. Drawing more than 1,400 attendees each year, this beloved northern Michigan tradition brings together community, craft, and breathtaking lakeside scenery for one unforgettable afternoon. Live music and dancing, great food, amazing wine, stellar views.
River Club Glen Arbor holds Drinks, Putts & Fire Trucks to benefit Glen Lake Fire Department
Business Feature, Local Personality, Upcoming EventThe Glen Lake Fire Department and River Club Glen Arbor plan to hold their first annual community building and fund-raising event, “Drinks, Putts & Fire Trucks,” on Wednesday, June 17, from 4-8 pm at the River Club. The event will celebrate the massive contribution the Glen Lake Fire Department makes to the greater Leelanau County region. The two primary goals are to create closer ties to community members with individual fire department personnel and to raise funds that help the department flourish and stay modern given the vast needs of the community. River Club will donate a portion of their profits for the day to the Glen Lake Fire Department’s general fund along with providing community members a free round of golf on their next visit.
Glen Lake Library highlights democracy symposium, North Manitou stories
Upcoming EventThe Glen Lake Community Library in downtown Empire will several community events in the weeks to come. On Saturday, June 13, the Library will participate in the live TED Democracy symposium, featuring brand-new TED Talks focused on the evolution and future of democracy. Streaming live from Philadelphia leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday celebration, this national event brings together bold thinkers and change-makers to share ideas designed to inform and inspire.
Poor Farm Barn open house and public tour slated for June 13
Upcoming EventThe public is invited to tour Leelanau County’s Historic Poor Farm Barn on Saturday, June 13 from 3-5 pm. The nonprofit charged with restoring and repurposing the Poor Farm Barn is hosting an open house to showcase the restoration and re-purposing work recently completed. Leaders of the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will be on hand to guide the tours and answer questions about the past, present, and future of this community treasure. Visitors will also be offered home-baked cookies and yard games.
Suttons Bay grads, “Take the trail that challenges you to grow”
Local PersonalityBekah TenBrink, founder and director of LIFT Teen Center—a free, out-of-schooltime program to support 6th through 12th graders in Leelanau County schools—gave the commencement address at Suttons Bay High School’s graduation ceremony on May 29. Here is the text of her address.
Glen Lake Summer Singers sought
Upcoming EventYou’re invited to join The Glen Lake Summer Singers. All voices, high school age and up, are welcome. Rehearsals are held at Glen Lake Community Church, located at 4902 McFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, every Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm beginning June 16, with the annual concert performed on August 11.
Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts painter Weiss
Upcoming EventKalamazoo artist Heidi Weiss’s paintings spring from images taken from paused film stills—a number of which will be the basis for a series of new oil paintings that “preserve and disrupt story logic.” Weiss will focus on these “transitional frames” during her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency. Weiss talks about her residency during a public presentation on Thursday, June 11, at 10 am at the GAAC.
Community supports Sebastian Smith, an athlete with true grit
Local Personality, Upcoming EventSebastian Smith, the 37-year-old general manager of The Riverside Inn in Leland, suffered a life-changing accident in February while teaching his younger cousin how to snowboard at Boyne Mountain. A lifelong athlete, he has taught others in his chosen sport, kiteboarding, in locations throughout the world. In a moment that changed everything, Smith fell and fractured his neck. Though the shock and uncertainty following the accident has overwhelmed him and his family, through hard work, determination and inner strength Smith has shown his tenacity and strong spirit. A local benefit for Sebastian will be held on Wednesday, June 10, from 5-8 p.m. at the Hop Lot Brewing Company in Suttons Bay. Tickets are $40 and include dinner. The evening will feature a silent auction and performance by The Broom Closet Boys.
New Wave community features two more Habitat homeowners
NewsIn June 2024, Habitat for Humanity dedicated the first two New Waves homes on land on M-72, west of Traverse City. In just two years the organization has built 13 homes and welcomed 11 new homeowner families. On June 3, Habitat dedicated the last two homes and welcomed two more families into the New Waves Community. When Jaclyn volunteered with Habitat in Illinois, she didn’t know that some day her family would need Habitat’s hand-up. Her whole life has been about helping others. After years working in mental health fields, she was the one in need of a little support.