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Beating the Pandemic, One Shot in the Arm at a Time

It is New Year’s Day for many walking out of the Hagerty Center, where Northwestern Michigan College, the Grand Traverse County Health Department, and the National Guard have run a vaccination clinic since January 18. This week marks the one-year anniversary of COVID infections in Michigan. The first cases in the state were identified on March 10, 2020, the same day that Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency.

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Stay Home, Stay Safe–An Artful Collaboration at Leland’s Old Art Building

More than 350 middle and high school art students from around Leelanau County are currently utilizing paper mache masks to create artworks that reflect their individual responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. An exhibit of these works will take place at the Old Art Building in Leland in May, which is National Mental Health Month. The exhibition dates will be May 16-May 27.

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Linger over Nittolo’s wood-fired pizzas, seafood social in Lake Leelanau

“When we make reservations for you, it’s for the table, not for the time,” Eric Nittolo reminds customers. “You’re not rushed. We take the European approach to dining.” Nittolo opened his wood-fired pizzeria on February 20 at the former home of Bella Fortuna in Lake Leelanau.

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Glen Arbor Arts Center offers Summer Youth Art Camps

The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is offering summer art classes for children, ages 6-12. Click here to learn more and to enroll.

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League of Women Voters Leelanau County celebrates Women’s History Month with March 3 virtual forum

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County invites you to participate in a virtual “Celebrate Women’s History Month Forum” on Wednesday, March 3 at noon. Click here to register in advance for this webinar.

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Leelanau Farmers Markets seek vendors, unveil 2021 summer schedule

The Leelanau Farmers Markets Association has unveiled summer 2021 dates for its five locations in Leelanau County, as well as an ever evolving roster of vendors. All market days run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Click here for a vendor application.

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Glen Arbor Arts Center invites registration for Plein Air Weekend

The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th Plein Air Weekend is scheduled for August 6-7. Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend, featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest, is Glen Arbor Arts Center’s largest fundraiser. This popular alfresco event takes place throughout Glen Arbor and Empire. Returning in 2021 are the August 6 Quick Draw and August 7 Paint Out events. Due to COVID-19, the Sundowner has been canceled this year. Online registration opens March 24 at 9:30 am. The August 7 Paint Out is limited to 70 artists. Registration takes place online at GlenArborArt.org and continues until full. There is no registration limit for the Quick Draw.

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Leelanau County’s iconic Bicentennial Barn gets enthusiastic new owners with local roots

When Greg and Heather Ford remodel their just purchased 1890s farmhouse and “Bicentennial” Barn on M-22 and Bohemian Road, about 7.5 miles east of Glen Arbor, they’ll pay homage to her family roots. They’ll rename it “North Unity Farm” in homage to the community’s heritage. The name reflected the goodwill between Bohemian and German immigrants in the 1850s.

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Leland’s Old Art Building holds Icebreaker Challenge outdoor ice sculpting event

The Old Art Building in Leland is hosting an ice sculpting event on Saturday, February 20. The Icebreaker challenge will take place from 10 am–4 pm on the front lawn of the Old Art Building and is free to the public. Meander the pathways to view ice carving in action, enjoy some simple food and beverage options, and warm up at one of several bonfires. The event will include up to 10 sculpting teams from the Leelanau-Grand Traverse area and a professional demonstration by a former ice art world champion.

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12-14% in Benzie-Leelanau receive first vaccine dose— surpassing 10% tally statewide, nationwide

“This week, all of the pandemic risk indicators continue to trend downward. Positivity is under 4% and cases/million/day are below 100 in the Traverse City region. This is great news and cause for cautious optimism. There is no doubt about one point upon which everyone can agree and that is the end of the pandemic can’t come soon enough!” said Lisa Peacock, health officer with the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department.

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