New Wave community features two more Habitat homeowners

In June 2024, Habitat for Humanity dedicated the first two New Waves homes on land on M-72, west of Traverse...
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New Wave community features two more Habitat homeowners

Sleeping Bear Dunes announces barn workshop

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will conduct its annual barn restoration workshop from June 8-12, commencing daily at 9 a.m....
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Sleeping Bear Dunes announces barn workshop

Cerus Quartet plays Sound Garden throughout Glen Arbor area

The Glen Arbor Arts Center is thrilled to host the Cerus Quartet as Musicians‑in‑Residence from June 8–20, as part of...
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Cerus Quartet plays Sound Garden throughout Glen Arbor area

Leelanau State Park, Lighthouse hold Rock the Light races, community day

The Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and Friends of Leelanau State Park are excited to announce the return of the Rock...
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Leelanau State Park, Lighthouse hold Rock the Light races, community day

Paul Skinner helps drive Empire along

“Come on in,” says Paul Skinner as he opens the door at the Miser’s Hoard. “Don’t mind them. Hush,” he...
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Paul Skinner helps drive Empire along

Glen Arbor Arts Center recognizes 250 years of American trees

American Tree is an exhibit that explores the role trees played in the formation of the United States 250 years...
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Glen Arbor Arts Center recognizes 250 years of American trees

Asparagus is ripe in the land of the Sleeping Bear

Empire’s quirky, fun, day-long Asparagus Festival returns to Leelanau County on Saturday, June 6. The day of peace, music and...
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Asparagus is ripe in the land of the Sleeping Bear

Dune Bird launches Woolsey Red to support airport restoration

On Thursday June 4, from 4-8 pm Dune Bird Winery, set along Michigan's scenic M-22 in the heart of Leelanau...
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Dune Bird launches Woolsey Red to support airport restoration

Snow-birding at the speed of 70

Tim Mulherin writes about having turned 70 in early March. "Those of you who have already reached that lofty milestone...
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Snow-birding at the speed of 70

Tenants lose everything after Glen Arbor apartment house catches fire

Early in the morning on Monday, June 1, an apartment house caught fire in downtown Glen Arbor. Mara Miller and the...
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Tenants lose everything after Glen Arbor apartment house catches fire

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