Glen Arbor Park Commissioners honored as Parade Grand Marshals
This year the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce is honoring the seven park commissioners who designed the hit attraction by anointing them grand marshals of Thursday’s Fourth of July Parade.
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NMC Concert Band kicks off Manitou Music series
The Northwestern Michigan College student and community musicians kick off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2019 Manitou Music series with a concert of wide-ranging favorites for the whole family on Wednesday, July 3, at 7 pm.
New Bohemians flock to Northport
Inspired by the local agriculture, their love for the region, and their passion for the cafe vibe, Amy and Kevin Murphy have opened The New Bohemian Cafe in the village of Northport.
Krull’s composting venture is full of the right stuff
Farm stands are a common sight in Leelanau County—the rural antecedent of the pop-up store, perhaps—offering a handy distribution point of fresh, seasonal produce and handmade goods from farmer to buyer. One such tidy structure sprouted last fall on Burdickville Rd, just west of Maple City. But what they sell in this land of foodies and agritourism is both surprising yet makes so much sense that it’s a wonder no one else has thought of it before now.
Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak holds 15-year anniversary party
Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak in Empire wants to thank dear friends and loyal customers for your support over this decade and a half. “It has been an honor, and an absolute hoot!” says the Skrocki family. To celebrate 15 years of business, community and pure fun, the business will kick off the summer with a proper party, June 28-30.
How “someday” became “now” for Amoritas Vineyards
Looking out at the misty, gray day, noting yet another day of rain and cool weather, Emily Goodall mused, “Well, it’s good to have one of those years once in a while to show the whole range. If it continues this way, it will be a great year for bubbly, and dry, crisp whites. But we wouldn’t be upset if the weather took a turn towards the hot and dry soon.”
Lake Street Studios Center Gallery hosts painter Holly Sturges
Northern Michigan painter Holly Sturges will show her latest works at the Lake Street Studios Center Gallery in Glen Arbor from June 28–July 4 with anopening reception Friday, June 28, from 6-8 pm.
LVR housekeeping crew prepares for busy season
“Knock, knock; Housekeeping!” That will be the mantra for the dedicated group cleaning and laundering their way through the busy summer season under the direction of Kristin Frodl, housekeeping supervisor for Leelanau Vacation Rentals (LVR) in Glen Arbor.
High water levels: Negotiating between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau
“Although the water coming from over the (Leland Dam in Fishtown) is forceful, it’s not the real cause of the floods,” Leelanau County drain commissioner Steve Christensen told the Glen Arbor Sun. “When you look at the forces involved, the flooding is from Lake Michigan-Huron.”
Rising water sets off alarm, forces cancellation of Shanty Aid benefit event
Safety issues due to rising waters has forced Leland’s Fishtown Preservation Society (FPS) to cancel its June 21 “Shanty Aid” kickoff fundraiser. Ironically, the event was to be a benefit to save Fishtown from rising water. Meanwhile, the water continues to rise, threatening shanties and docks.