Solstice Half Marathon/5K departs June 20
Join Endurance Evolution for a scenic half marathon or 5k running race in Glen Arbor. This is the fourth annual Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K event, taking place on Saturday, June 20 at 7 a.m.
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The Dog’s Cat
By Kathleen Stocking Sun contributor The ad on Craig’s List offers free kittens. It’s one of those downy spring days with everything the softest shades of green and yellow under a pale blue sky. From the big woods behind my house emanates the baby powder smell that comes out of the ground when winter’s finally […]
Library presents children’s programs
The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will begin it’s summer season of children’s programs with a presentation on Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m. by Al Declercq, author of Bernida: a Michigan Sailing Legend. Declercq’s book, about the sailboat that won the inaugural Port Huron to Mackinac Island race in 1925, was selected as a Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
Rave in the Dunes?
Local law enforcement believe they may have stopped a massive and illegal rave party from taking place at North Bar Lake last Saturday night. Dozens of police cars were deployed to Empire by the Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and sheriff’s departments from Grand Traverse and Benzie County.
Park holds Barn Restoration Workshop
From staff reports The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again host a barn restoration workshop June 18-20 at the John Burfiend Barn located on Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the partnership between the Michigan Barn Preservation Network and the National Lakeshore in developing […]
“Find Your Park” After Dark: Experience the Night Sky at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 20, at the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. To celebrate the last day of spring before the summer solstice, two events offer opportunities to view the sky. […]
The beat on success of Farmer Foot Drums
By Samantha Graves Sun contributor Pete and Kate Farmer never imagined they’d one day produce foot drums for the likes of Les Claypool (Primus), Ben Bridewell (Band of Horses) and Garrett Dutton (G. Love & Special Sauce). The couple was busy working on building careers in education. And yet a downturn in the economy spurred […]
Elixirs, ice cream, and soon lunch at Tiffany’s
The building at 10213 W. Front St. in Empire has been many things to many people. Built in the late 1800s, a steady stream of merchants have sold, among other things, dry goods, millinery supplies, groceries, pharmaceuticals, hand-carved eggs and theater tickets.
Glen Lake Chamber holds BBQ and Brew Fest
It’s that time of year again for the annual salute to the beginning of summer, with delicious local fare and the best of Northern Michigan microbrews. The Glen Lake Chamber’s family-friendly BBQ and Brew summer celebration happens the third Saturday in June each year. This year the anticipated event falls on June 20, from 2 until 8 p.m.
Glen Lake Association anoints watershed guardians
Photo by Chris Pina By Linda Alice Dewey Sun contributor “How beautiful is Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Bay and the Sleeping Bear Dunes?” asks Rob Karner, water biologist for the Glen Lake Association (GLA). “Who’s going to protect it?” It’s a concern to GLA president Dennis Becker as well. Like many others in recent […]