Glen Arbor Sun

Upcoming fundraiser helps 5Loaves2Fish continue feeding community

By editor / August 9, 2026

Throughout the week, 5Loaves2Fish travels around the area, serving meals in Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Lake Leelanau, Northport and Leland. "We...

Upcoming fundraiser helps 5Loaves2Fish continue feeding community

Michigan Notable Book author Susan Wasserman speaks at Leelanau Historical Society

By editor / August 8, 2026

The Leelanau Historical Society invites the community to an evening with Susan Wasserman, author of the 2026 Michigan Notable Book...

Michigan Notable Book author Susan Wasserman speaks at Leelanau Historical Society

Community unites to create NoMi‘s first annual yoga festival

By editor / August 8, 2026

Leelanau-based yoga teacher and holistic wellness coach Shelley Smith has organized the community’s first annual yoga festival, Aug. 15 at...

Community unites to create NoMi‘s first annual yoga festival

Old Art Building hosts renowned New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker

By editor / August 7, 2026

The Old Art Building in Leland is thrilled to announce a rare and captivating summer feature: Finding Beauty & Light:...

Old Art Building hosts renowned New Yorker cover artist Gayle Kabaker

Lively Acres host Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ festival

By editor / August 6, 2026

Lively Acres is excited to announce the first annual Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ this August 7-8 at their Backyard...

Lively Acres host Backyard Blues, Brews & BBQ festival

Leelanau backs Abdul, Bergman, Barr, Benson, James, and approves millages

By editor / August 5, 2026

In the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the 46 percent of eligible Leelanau County voters who cast ballots sided...

Leelanau backs Abdul, Bergman, Barr, Benson, James, and approves millages

Missing the Manitous

By editor / August 5, 2026

A visit to the Manitou Islands requires focus and strategy to navigate abundant poison ivy, black flies, mosquitos, and ticks....

Jabo Bihlman next up at Music On The Mountain

By editor / August 4, 2026

For Jabo Bihlman, music is a calling. The Traverse City guitarist, singer and songwriter performs at clubs, wineries, and on...

Jabo Bihlman next up at Music On The Mountain

Glen Lake Community Library pursues millage renewal

By editor / August 3, 2026

In the upcoming Aug. 4 election, voters in Empire, Glen Arbor and Kasson Townships will consider a funding proposal to...

Glen Lake Community Library pursues millage renewal

Leelanau Children’s Center raises $127,185, opens 50th year

By editor / August 2, 2026

The Leelanau Children's Center raised $127,185 at its annual Leelanau Grown: Feast & Fundraiser, held July 21 at Aurora Cellars...

Leelanau Children’s Center raises $127,185, opens 50th year

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