Anne Noble and her husband John Rabideau live in a Cape Cod-styled timber frame home that serves as a model house for Grand Traverse Timberpeg®, a business they run together. And they’re surrounded not by the ghosts of pigs, cows and chickens but by their lively neighbors, the Dotsons, Judy Reinhardt and Jim Schwantes of the Sweeter Song Farm CSA and John and JoEllen Evans, known for their foster parenting and musical talents.
Like many Glen Arborites, Molly Melin is frustrated. Earlier this week her Verizon Wireless cell phone went from full strength to “no service.” She’s been hampered without phone service, data connections, and text messages. Luckily, this Friday will see service restored.
The venerable Duneswood resort, snuggled up against the towering majesty of the old Dune Climb on M-109, has taken on a new shine, as second-generation owner Debbie Rettke renovates and rejuvenates in time for high summer season.
Cindy Rosiek will return Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 am to the Pine Patch at The Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor for a summer of fun activities. Each day has a theme and Ciindy is transformed into a character while leading a project and reading related books.
Misers’ Hoard will hold a grand re-opening celebration on Friday, June 24. After many years of dealing antiques, the Empire store recently expanded its business to include new items. Paul and Heidi Skinner’s expansion included giving up almost their entire first floor of living space — what dedication!
Sandra Carden, director of UNION/YOGA LLC of Lake Leelanau, MI, is pleased to announce the UNION/YOGA 200 Teacher Certification Graduating Class of May, 2011. UNION/YOGA 200-hour, 28-day Intensive Yoga Teacher Certification is approved by the National Yoga Alliance, and fully licensed as required by the State of Michigan.
“M-22 is all about the northern Michigan lifestyle,” an excited Matt Wiesen says while standing behind the wine counter at his and wife Katy’s new apparel store and tasting room in Glen Arbor. “It’s about a glass of wine on the boat, beaches, bonfires and a laid-back attitude.”
Long known for its Mexican-style fare — including fajitas, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and tostadas, and for its fabulously decadent desserts such as Earthquake Cake, Sombrero Sundae and Apple Cinnamon Delight — Sugarfoot Saloon formed a beer-making partnership with homebrewer Brian Bartos and began tapping his talents earlier this year.
Crawfish season in Louisiana means crawfish season in Glen Arbor when you are married to a girl from Lafayette. Every year, come hell or highwater, she has several thousand pounds of mudbugs flown up for decadent massive consumption. Last night (May 7) was the night and I must say, a crawfish boil by Lafayette resident Greg Gilboux is our families favorite meal of the year. If your interested in how we do it, email me and I will give you the details.
“Sweet Summer,” a painting exhibition of cupcakes, donuts, pie slices and other food for the senses, opens Friday, May 27, at the Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., in Glen Arbor. Eastport artist Margie Guyot returns to Center Gallery with new oil paintings that celebrate the food she loves as well as the local landscapes that inspire her.