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Glen Arbor hosts PJ Party, Holiday Marketplace

Visit Glen Arbor and shop local for the holidays. The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce invites you to take part in a variety of anticipated holiday-themed shopping events in Glen Arbor over Thanksgiving weekend. Events are free and open to everyone.

Glen Arbor Arts Center features Thanks + Gratitude

Every year Americans set aside one day for gratitude. But what if giving thanks, and counting one’s blessings extended beyond Thanksgiving Day, as a year-round practice? JoAnna Pepe, a counseling psychologist in Leelanau County, explores simple practices that can enrich how we relate to one another and the world, during a conversational discussion at the Glen Arbor Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 2-3 pm.

Library holds Children’s Holiday Book Drive

A Special Holiday Tradition continues as the Glen Lake Community Library holds its 21st annual children’s holiday book drive from now until December 15.

Christmas tree shortage, big box buyup cause scarcity in Leelanau

UPDATE (Nov. 18): Northwoods Hardware owners Jeff and Georgia Gietzen report that—thanks to front-page coverage in the Glen Arbor Sun about the lack of Fraser Fir trees for sale this year—three different tree suppliers contacted Northwoods Hardware, “and we’re now going to be in the tree business once again this holiday season!” wrote Georgia.

Premonitions Pizza in Suttons Bay supports Cherryland Humane Society

Premonitions Pizza and Arcade in Suttons Bay is running “Play for Paws” now until Dec. 16, to benefit animals at the Cherryland Humane Society. Patrons are encouraged to bring a toy, food, old blankets, towels or any household goods that would benefit dogs or cats. Donors receive a 30-minute arcade pass.

Dog Ears Books hosts Lynne Rae Perkins

Newbery award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins from Suttons Bay will be at Dog Ears Books in Northport on Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 2 p.m., to sign her latest children’s book, Wintercake. A few signed copies are available now for people who cannot be present on (or cannot wait until) Nov. 16.

Choosing the wine world at a young age

By Madeleine Hill Vedel Sun contributor As I round out my series on women in wine in Leelanau County, I feel a sense of elation inspired by the women I have met and the many jobs and opportunities that our local wine industry now offers. I have met winery owners, vintners, and vineyard managers, and […]

Glen Arbor Arts Center offers handmade gift classes

The Glen Arbor Arts Center is offering two classes that bring a creative hand to the holidays.

Northern Michigan supports a feature film scene

What is it really like to be part of a feature film production? If you want to know the truth, the real down and dirty truth behind the fancy cameras and makeup, ask one of the many production assistants who donated their time to help local filmmakers shoot a full-length action comedy all around Leelanau Country, the Traverse City area, and the Upper Peninsula in September.

Korean War veteran Tobin MIA no longer

Korean War veteran Walter Tobin’s remains, identified in August by the U.S. Defense Department, will return home this month and be buried on Nov. 14.