Glen Arbor Sun

Bearberry General store opens in Lake Leelanau

By editor / April 21, 2026

Part gently used, part brand new. Part camping necessities, part office supplies. Part collectibles, part home goods, and all of...

Bearberry General store opens in Lake Leelanau

Glen Lake Library honors The Librarians

By editor / April 21, 2026

In celebration of National Library Week, Glen Lake Community Library in Empire is showing the acclaimed documentary film, The Librarians...

Glen Arbor Arts Center examines: “Is Photography Dead?”

By editor / April 21, 2026

At a time when the world is drowning in photographic images, Grand Rapids photographer Rodney Martin asks: Is photography dead?...

Glen Arbor Arts Center examines: “Is Photography Dead?”

Leelanau Conservancy hosts Earth Week events

By editor / April 21, 2026

Earth Week is a time to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the natural world. Join the Leelanau Conservancy...

Leelanau Conservancy hosts Earth Week events

Glen Lake Chamber hosts Restaurant Week, April 24-May 2

By editor / April 20, 2026

Get ready to indulge during the 12th annual Glen Lake Restaurant Week, April 24-May 2. From casual bites to gourmet...

Glen Lake Chamber hosts Restaurant Week, April 24-May 2

Renovated Leelanau School auditorium welcomes Glen Arbor Players

By editor / April 16, 2026

Goodbye analog; hello digital! Exciting changes have happened in The Leelanau School’s auditorium, and no one is more enthusiastic about...

Renovated Leelanau School auditorium welcomes Glen Arbor Players

Leland Planning Commission rejects Youth for Christ’s application for Lighthouse ministry in Fishtown

By editor / April 15, 2026

Following months of deliberation and impassioned public hearings, the Leland Planning Commission tonight rejected Apollos Properties' special use permit application...

Leland Planning Commission rejects Youth for Christ’s application for Lighthouse ministry in Fishtown

Crystal River flooding compromises The Mill, residents downstream

By editor / April 14, 2026

Heavy rain in recent days has resulted in flooding at The Mill, the iconic restaurant and cafe just east of...

Crystal River flooding compromises The Mill, residents downstream

Leelanau Reads Newman’s Wreck

By editor / April 14, 2026

The four public libraries of Leelanau County invite you to participate in Leelanau Reads, a community reading program. During the...

Leelanau Conservancy holds Native Plant Rescue

By editor / April 13, 2026

Leelanau County is well-known for its population of earth-caring individuals among its members, and those that care for wildflowers and...

Leelanau Conservancy holds Native Plant Rescue

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