Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will be hosting a kickoff meeting for Adopt-A-Beach volunteers on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. in the DH Day Log Cabin at DH Day campground. Because of limited parking at the campground, consider parking at Glen Haven and walking to the Log Cabin along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The cabin is about ¼ mile east of Glen Haven and right along the trail.
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) kicks off its 15th season of artist-in-residence presentations May 12, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Painter Robert Ross is the first presenter, one of four artists who will participate in GAAA’s 2016 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program.
From staff reports The League of Women Voters Leelanau County announces its Annual Dinner and Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 26, at Timberlee Hills at 10484 S Timberlee Dr., Traverse City. The guest speaker will be syndicated columnist and Michigan Radio essayist Jack Lessenberry. His topic is “Michigan in Crisis: How Did We […]
From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting 10 middle/high school students, grades 8-11, to spend a week camping in the park while playing, learning, and providing service. There is no participation fee. The National Lakeshore will provide all group gear and food during the trip. The Wilderness Ambassador Youth program will emphasize […]
Conservancy Goes All Out for Earth Week with Daily Events, Love Letters to Leelanau and $5,000 Participation Challenge From staff reports The Leelanau Conservancy invites you to celebrate Earth Week in Leelanau, April 18-22. Starting Monday, the Leelanau Conservancy will host a week-long series of unique events to celebrate this annual homage to our planet. […]
From staff reports Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining options “from French fries to French cuisine.” Don’t miss this annual event happening the week before Mothers Day, from April 29-May 7. Restaurant Week around Glen Arbor is a time experience amazing local food at a stellar price. Throughout the week, show up […]
From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has long been a popular destination for its natural resources, rich cultural history and daytime recreational activities. It also offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity once the sun has set. Located far from sources of urban light pollution, the National Lakeshore allows for an unhindered view of the […]
From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting one Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) to spend the summer in the park learning about the resource and developing education programs. The application deadline is May 16, 2016. The TRT program is a professional development opportunity for educators from K-12 schools to learn about National Park Service education […]
From staff reports Glen Arbor Art Association announces auditions for the Readers’ Theater performance of Madame La Gimp and In a New York Minute on April 27 at 7pm. Auditions are coming up for a hilarious tale of antics and romance called Madame La Gimp. A down on her luck New York fruit seller named […]
From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host its annual pruning workshop on Friday, May 6, in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. The workshop will be held at the Schmidt farmstead, five miles north of Glen Arbor on M-22. Turn onto Basch Road and follow the signs. The workshop will focus on […]