Leelanau Township Library in Northport hosts Summer Writers’ Series
Tuesday evenings in July in Northport will highlight a special writers’ series at the Leelanau Township Library. All of the events are free and open to the public.
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Old Friends return to Old Settlers with July 13 tribute concert
Last summer’s Simon & Garfunkel tribute concert at Old Settlers’ Park was such a hit, they’re doing it again but with one major improvement. Enter “Looking Forward,” the trio made up of local favorites and all-around good guys—former Glen Lake music teachers Pat Niemisto, John Kumjian, and urban agriculturalist Chris Skellenger, of Buckets of Rain fame.
Glen Arbor Park vandalism prompts call for community help
Security cameras were always part of the plan for the two-year-old Glen Arbor park, but there was no real need urgency until recently.
We celebrate Paul Walters
If you spot a tall, still-good-looking-in-his-70’s fella riding around Glen Arbor on his bicycle or in his little silver sport convertible, it’s probably Paul Walters. By the time he was 18, Paul Walters was already playing euphonium and trombone in the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra.
“Don’t let go of the raft!”
Mother Courtney Kaiser-Sandler reflects on the day a year ago when her 6-year-old daughter Sofia floated offshore, nearly 2 miles into Lake Michigan in an inflatable unicorn floatie, and nearly drowned.
Arts Center features history of Anishinaabek people
JoAnne Cook, a practicing attorney and past vice president of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa/Chippewa Indians, teaches the history of her people, and specializes in making this history relevant for non-native audiences. Cook comes to the Glen Arbor Arts Center with insights into the Anishinaabek people past and present on July 11 at 10 am.
Cold and wet—no more global warming?
Our unusual cold weather is actually caused by global warming. Our extremely cold winter was outbalanced by simultaneous record-breaking heat in Australia. Meanwhile, the Arctic continues to be warmer than normal. That affects everything above the equator.
Climate Change to blame for high Lake Michigan water levels
We had a 15-year period of intense evaporation followed by a cold snap (the Polar Vortex) in a sequence that was unprecedented. The weather turned. Quickly. This indicates a change. The range is new and the speed of the swing is new. “If you have events that are not part of your historical record that represent a change in conditions, that’s the definition of climate change,” said scientist Andrew Gronewold.
Fourth of July events in Glen Arbor
Click here to see all Fourth of July-related events in Glen Arbor this Independence Day.
July 4 Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settlers Park
Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. The Flag Raising will be performed by members of the local VFW.