At a special meeting tonight, the Cleveland Township Board unanimously passed a moratorium on any applications for zoning or building in the Business 1 and Business 2 zoning districts until Aug. 4, with the option to extend for another six months. The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5, has been cancelled. That moratorium stops, for now, a proposed Dollar General development at the corner of Maple City Road and Cemetery Road in Cleveland Township.
New this year at the Suttons Bay-based estate winery, Shady Lane Cellars, pair a glass of wine with a thrilling new read. Shady Lane Cellars Book Club debuts this month. The first selection is “Murder in the Merlot” by Michigan’s own Aaron Stander, author of the Ray Elkins mystery series and host of IPR’s Michigan Writers on the Air. The novel is paired with Shady Lane Cellars Hartwick Red, a red blend barrel-aged in French oak with expressions of dried cherry, espresso and earthy truffles. The first meeting is set for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30.
The Lively NeighborFood Market, located on M-72 east of Empire, is offering Christmas trees to five families who are in need of a little boost of holiday spirit. The trees come in various sizes between 6 and 11 feet tall. If you need to fill your house with a beautiful bit of northern Michigan’s finest, stop by the market at 3805 W Empire Hwy, or contact Jim Lively at 231-994-9339 or email jim@livelyneighborfood.com. Hurry, Santa Claus is coming to town!
Growing older is not for the faint of heart. If you’ve always loved to hike, it can be discouraging, post age 65, to find that reduced padding due to wear and tear on your joints, back and feet can cause stiffness and pain during long-distance hikes. Reduced muscle strength and flexibility make hiking on uneven terrain more difficult.
Scroll down this page to find listings, descriptions and maps to local sports and recreational facilities, or click on their individual links below: In Glen Arbor • Crystal River Outfitters • Glen Arbor Athletic Club/Enhanced Physical Therapy • Glen Craft Marina & Resort • The Homestead, New Leaf Health & Fitness • On the Narrows Marina • […]
Leelanau is consistently rated the healthiest county in Michigan, and among the healthiest nationwide. Now there’s a new way to stay fit in Glen Arbor, because as TRX trainer Stacy Jago says, “fitness should be an everyday thing.” Jago opened a TRX facility and yoga studio in Glen Arbor’s Village Sampler Plaza on April 1. […]
Do you lack the stamina or athleticism of a Lance Armstrong? Does the notion of pedaling up those hills south of the Glen Lakes scare rather than excite you? Then perhaps Sleeping Bear Electric Bikes is your answer.
Nestled in the heart of towering glacial dunes is Glen Craft Marina & Resort on Glen Lake. Experience the gorgeous views of beautiful Glen Lake from the luxurious beachfront suites, or the private, Up-North solitude of the rustic cottages…all at the same resort. Glen Craft offers family ski boats for skiing, tubing and other watersports, pontoon boats for fishing and picnicking. Daily or weekly slip rental and mooring available.
Experience the beauty of the Crystal River. Splash through its gentle currents and explore its winding trail. Crystal River Outfitters’ kayak and canoe trips offer a fun adventure that the whole family can enjoy (Just remember you may get wet). Offering 16 years of safe, reliable service in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, CRO’s trips lend themselves to all ages and create a lifetime of family memories.
The River was built with Old School Fun in mind to give families another entertainment option besides the bars and restaurants of Leelanau County. Mike & Becky Sutherland and their five kids Fisher, Isabelle, Maggie, Bev and Finn have all put their hearts into creating a fun, safe, and green outdoor park for all ages. Indeed, to witness a grandmother give a high five to her favorite grandson after a hole in one, or a father and daughter talking trash in a heated game of Ping Pong or Giant Chess are all precious memories for us that make it worth the hard work.