Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today that restaurants, bars, retail stores and offices in northern Michigan—including here in Leelanau County—may reopen at reduced capacity on Friday, May 22, in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Asparagus farmer Harry Norconk seeks a team of three workers to help him pick his asparagus crop, starting this coming week. Interested applicants should be prepared to work 8-12-hour days, starting at 8 a.m. The asparagus season lasts for approximately 6 weeks. Norconk expects his crop will be ready to pick this coming week. Norconk’s farm is located at 10004 Aral Road in Benzie County, just south of the Leelanau-Benzie County Line. If interested, please call (231) 326-3540.
In order to adapt to the new takeout business model necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic and state-mandated shutdown, Rove Estate winery is innovating by offering a “build your own wine picnic”.
To fill the gap created by coronavirus-related cancellations, the Glen Arbor Arts Center will continue to develop and facilitate all programming virtually through December 31. Plans are in process for converting the GAAC’s signature summer painting event, the Plein Air Weekend, to a virtual format. A variety of virtual classes and instruction are in development.
Cherry Republic will open all six of its Michigan stores this weekend. Cherry Public House, the restaurant and brewpub on the flagship Glen Arbor campus will open Friday from noon until 8 p.m. and hold those hours through the following week. Cherry Republic may extend hours for Memorial weekend. Check out our interview with Cherry Republic president Bob Sutherland about the decision to reopen now, what will be different about the shopping experience, and the biggest hurdles he, his family and his staff have had to overcome during the coronavirus pandemic.
Good Harbor Grill co-owner Cady Hall announced that the restaurant on M-109 in the heart of Glen Arbor will reopen for curbside takeout service on Saturday, May 16. Hall and Cos Burrows took over the reigns from Cos’s parents, Ann and Brendan, two years ago.
The coronavirus pandemic and need for social distancing has prompted the cancelation of this year’s Glen Arbor Fourth of July parade, the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb concert, the Manitou Music concert series, and the Port Oneida Fair.
La Bécasse, the beloved French country-style restaurant in Burdickville, east of the Glen Lakes, reopened for curbside pickup last Thursday. This year of the coronavirus pandemic marks La Bécasse’s 40th year in business, and 15 years since Frenchman Guillaume Hazael-Massieux and his wife Brooke acquired it.
Are you home with children/students during the pandemic lockdown and wondering how to have a positive, educational experience that is fun for the whole family? The Life of the Sleeping Bear provides hours of entertaining and educational reading. Filled with iconic photos, little-known facts, and stories, it is both delightful and engaging. Its artistry makes it a wonderful book for casual enjoyment, as well as for more educational purposes.
During the statewide school shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, the food service staff at Suttons Bay Public Schools are preparing 180 bag breakfasts and lunches every weekday for students who qualify for free- and reduced-price meals. The meals are delivered to the student’s homes in two vans, and with the help of community volunteers.