Press release The ladies of the Dunes Women’s Golf League lost a member and a dear friend this winter, Libby Brydges in a tragic incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning. To celebrate Brydges’ life and love of golf, they are sponsoring a Libby Brydges Memorial Golf Tourney on June 26 at the Dunes Golf Course in […]
By F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor Since the dismantling of the Narrows Bridge late last year, local residents have become used to taking the long way around either of the Glen Lakes to get to and from homes and businesses in the Glen Arbor area. With summer now underway, seasonal residents and visitors are also […]
Suiting destination golfers to a tee By Pat Stinson Sun contributor If you haven’t already heard, the King’s Challenge golf course near Sugar Loaf Mountain in Cedar has new owners — and one of them is Bob Kuras, president of The Homestead in Glen Arbor, the largest resort on Lake Michigan in Leelanau County. And, […]
From staff reports Memorial Weekend saw the dedication of the Glen Arbor Garden on Lake Street, a rehabilitation of the former Township Fire Hall property into a lovely gathering spot of flowers, Championship Trees, benches, picnic tables, and restrooms. Over 300 people came out on a Saturday afternoon to participate in the ribbon cutting, and […]
From staff reports Once again it is a year for the Tent Caterpillar (also known as the Bag Worm). They can be creepy, they devour the leaves on branches and trees, and are even seen crossing the roads in search of more trees. The downside is that they are messy, and an eyesore. It turns […]
Press release The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Lake Michigan Overlooks Environmental Assessment is available for public review until July 6. The Environmental Assessment (EA) describes and analyzes alternative approaches for addressing visitor safety, resource damage and maintenance issues at the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive while continuing to offer the spectacular views at this popular […]
Press release All adults who like to sing are invited to join the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Summer Singers, who meet every Tuesday from June 23 until the concert, August 11, at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church in Burdickville. No tryout. Just come — once or twice or every time. Last year, 70 people […]
By Pat Stinson Sun contributor All the farmers drove Mercedes, the occasional BMW, and all that they were farmin’ was a mere hectare or two. What in heaven’s name could be the source of all this wealth? It’s just a funny, gnarled root that some folks nibble for their health. And they call it You […]
By Nadine Gilmer Sun contributor Sports fans worldwide adore the game of soccer (football, by its true name), but in northern Michigan, you won’t find people skipping summer grill parties to watch the World Cup. Has the world’s sport passed us by? Not so fast. Girl’s soccer at Glen Lake school is on the rise […]
From staff reports The Glen Lake Association aims to improve fishing in the Glen Lakes this year. The key to improving Glen Lake’s natural warm water fish populations, such as perch, pike, and bass, is a good spawning habitat, writes Rob Karner, project manager for the Association and biologist and teacher at the Leelanau School. […]