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New owners, same Funistrada

Mike and Susan Garver acquired Trattoria Funistrada on May 1 from Tom and Holly Reay, who opened Burdickville’s beloved Italian restaurant in 2000. But Susan insists that nothing will change. Same menu, same ambience, same friendly staff. Holly will remain this summer as bookkeeper. The Garvers may repaint the exterior, but they’ll use the exact same light green hue as before. “We purchased Funistrada simply to preserve the legacy that Tom and Holly created and perfected these past 23 years,” said Susan. “Our intent is to keep Funistrada exactly the same, including the outstanding staff, delicious recipes, and the warm and inviting atmosphere that so very many people, including our own family, have grown to love.

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Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts Forging for Peace blacksmiths

The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) to forge on Saturday, May 20 from 11 am-3 pm. The demonstration is free and open to the public. These northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for nonprofits focused on peacemaking.

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Experience Leelanau wines

The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail is where stunning landscape and natural splendor meets exquisite wine making. “Experience Leelanau” is the Wine Trail’s new signature event, May 19-21—a celebration honoring ‘Michigan Wine Month’ and everything that makes our region special. Click here for information and to get your tickets.

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Bahle’s of Suttons Bay holds Scott Barber Made to Measure Party

Old stores have state-of-the-art technology, too. Bahle’s of Suttons Bay, a destination for quality and comfort for more than 145 years, now sports a modern technology twist. On Saturday, May 20, Bahle’s will hold its Scott Barber Made to Measure Party and unveil a dressing room camera which needs just two measurements to make an avatar of the customer’s body. In five minutes the apparatus can size you up for a custom shirt and offer three different options: slim, classic and modern fits.

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Old Art Building hosts evening with Abra Berens and friends

The Friends of the Leland Township Library will hold a fundraising event on Saturday, May 13, at 7 pm, featuring renowned chef and cookbook author Abra Berens. The event, titled “An Evening with Abra Berens & Friends” will be held at the Old Art Building in Leland. At the event, Abra will introduce her newest book Pulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit, and engage in a lively conversation with local fruit growers Gene Garthe, Nikki Rothwell and Pete Laing, all of whom are featured in the book.

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Will Kasson Planning Commission allow motorbike events on farmland?

Photo courtesy of Michigan Spring Enduros Contentious debate fills Township Hall tonight; riders invited to flood meetings By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Voices both in favor and against a proposed motorbike race on Memorial Day weekend on rural farmland in Leelanau County’s Kasson Township will flood the Solon Township Hall tonight, May 8, and on […]

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Grand Traverse Band recognizes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day

On May 5, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians observes “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.” This is a day to remember those who have been murdered, and those who are still missing, particularly Native women and children.

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African harp “kora” returns to Empire

It’s a long way from Empire to Africa. Metaphorically speaking, it’s also a long way from clarinet to the 21-string African harp called the kora. Sean Gaskell has taken both journeys, and he will return to the Glen Lake Community Library on Monday, May 15, where he’ll play the kora, sing and tell stories in the tradition of the griots (kora masters).

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Leelanau fiber broadband project holds May 4 groundbreaking ceremony

The official groundbreaking ceremony for Point Broadband LLC’s fiber network in Leelanau County is scheduled for May 4 at 11 a.m., and all are invited to attend, along with leaders from business, government, and the community. The ceremony will be held at 13807 South Bugai Road (just north of M-72), which is the starting point in the county for Point Broadband’s fiber network.

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National Park hosts antique apple and pear tree pruning workshop

The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again host its popular apple and pear tree pruning workshop on Friday, May 5, in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District.

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