From staff reports Once you’ve emerged from your turkey comatose (and the depression of another “Li-downs” loss) check out Glen Arbor’s Thanksgiving weekend lineup. • The Pajama Party and town-wide sale runs from 5-7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27th. Wear your PJ’s and shop for great bargains. • Then rest up for the Old-Fashioned Tree […]
From staff reports Don’t miss the Glen Lake Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 14. This year also features a One Mile Fun Run/Walk. All ages and all fitness levels are welcome to participate. The Turkey Trot is about celebrating health and fitness out on Glen Lake School’s beautiful cross-country trails. Over a dozen […]
From staff reports The long-awaited news that motorists, bikers and pedestrians could cross the new Narrows Bridge between the Glen Lakes arrived on Saturday morning, October 24. For some it appeared in the form of an email, for others an excited telephone call, and for the luckiest ones, an unobstructed view along M-22 from Melba […]
From staff reports The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce expects as many as 1,000 attendees at its second annual BBQ and Brew Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2-6 p.m. in the park at the corner of M-22 and Lake Street. Proceeds will support bathroom maintenance and other projects at the new Glen Arbor Garden […]
Thanks to Pure Michigan, Bed & Breakfast and others report healthy summers By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Chat with guests at the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast on a given weekend, and you’ll take a virtual cross-country tour, and perhaps even a global one. Nearly half of those staying at the popular B&B in the […]
By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor “This would be a great place for a party,” Bob Byerly once wrote to University of Michigan fraternity brother Harold Jackson about Newfoundland while on a trans-Atlantic journey. “It’s strictly off-campus … and there’s plenty of ice!” Later on that trip he followed up with a postcard from Paris. “You […]
Will Chicago’s bid for the 2016 games adorn the Windy City in beautiful rings or lock it in handcuffs? By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor This story originally appeared in Mindful Metropolis magazine. Imagine two glorious weeks of summer when the entire world comes to nearby Chicago — which is our local city, judging by the […]
By Pat Stinson Sun contributor What was once a potato field will soon be seen through new eyes as vacationers and retirees gather for the first of three rallies — to be held Sept. 18-20, 25-27 and Oct. 9-11 — at Indigo Bluffs, northern Michigan’s newest RV luxury resort. Indigo Bluffs is located on and […]
Press release The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library would like to remind area families with preschool age children that the Library in Empire offers a weekly story time for their enjoyment. The program, called “Stories & More,” is in its seventh year and offers preschoolers, siblings and parents an opportunity to enjoy reading, […]
Press release Inspiring opportunities await adult students during fall weekends at the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA). The lineup includes four different classes that will give students a chance to explore art through a variety to mediums including painting, knitting, and even meditation. The instructors are accomplished artists and bring impressive credentials and teaching experience […]