A day before Glen Lake administrators and teachers resolved their labor dispute, the Glen Arbor Sun interviewed embattled superintendent Sander Scott about a variety of issues that have created a caustic environment at the public school.
State Representative Curt VanderWall (Republican) who represents Michigan’s 101st district says the bills being rushed through the legislature during this month’s lame duck session are “unfortunately part of politics”.
The Empire Area Community Center (EACC) will hold its annual silent auction to benefit the Empire Emergency Fund on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 4-4:45 p.m. The live auction will follow at 5 p.m. in the Empire Township Hall.
Dean Robb, an iconic civil rights lawyer and longtime Suttons Bay resident, passed away Sunday, Dec. 2, at age 94. Robb, who grew up on a farm in southern Illinois, helped coordinate legal support for civil rights demonstrators and activists in the early 1960s in the Deep South and met Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., following the civil rights leader’s release in 1963 from Birmingham jail.
Traverse City resident Sarah Kime will become the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) new executive director on Dec. 3. She takes the reins of this impactful and growing Leelanau County arts organization following the retirement of Peg McCarty, who has directed the GAAC since 2003.
Don’t miss Empire’s Artisan Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Empire Township Hall. The annual event is organized by the Empire Area Community Center.
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center will host Holly POP! Come to the Old Art Building in Leland, on Nov. 23-24 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and step into a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, featuring distinctive artisanal products and celebrate the beauty of the holiday season.
Bill Smith’s latest book, Chickadeeland, celebrates national parks and shores of America, including Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Michael Soukup, recently retired chief scientist for the National Park Service, calls Chickadeeland “a beautiful, delightful introduction to America’s natural wonders.”
Light up Leland for the holidays on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m. The event begins with the lighting of the tree at Christmas Tree Corner followed by Santa riding in a fire engine to the Village Green where you can enjoy more tree lighting, caroling, treats and time with Santa.
Shop the “PJ Party” in Glen Arbor for a “Better than Black Friday” experience. Participating retailers offer specials during the event hours on Friday, Nov. 23, from 6:30-9 am. Come out to shop dressed comfy and festive in your PJ’s! Following the event, plan to grab a warm drink and a bite to eat too!