From staff reports This coming Sunday, June 28, from 4-6 p.m. the Empire Area Community Emergency Funds monthly concert series will be held at The Manor on Glen Lake with a featured performance by “Jazz North” As always these fine musicians and performers are volunteering to donate their time and talent to support the efforts […]

Grand Ledge artist Michael Lowery makes a “Return To Leelanau” with a new body of watercolor paintings on June 26 at Center Gallery, which is located at 6023 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 6-8 p.m.

Glen Arbor’s annual Tennis Tournament is scheduled for June 26-28. All matches are doubles and are played at the downtown courts in Glen Arbor or at the Leelanau School.

The public is invited to attend the official ribbon cutting for the newest section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail from Fisher Road, near Glen Arbor, to Port Oneida Road, on June 17 at 11 a.m. at the Olsen Farm in Port Oneida, 3164 W Harbor Highway (M-22).

Join Endurance Evolution for a scenic half marathon or 5k running race in Glen Arbor. This is the fourth annual Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K event, taking place on Saturday, June 20 at 7 a.m.

The Glen Lake Community Library in Empire will begin it’s summer season of children’s programs with a presentation on Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m. by Al Declercq, author of Bernida: a Michigan Sailing Legend. Declercq’s book, about the sailboat that won the inaugural Port Huron to Mackinac Island race in 1925, was selected as a Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.

From staff reports The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again host a barn restoration workshop June 18-20 at the John Burfiend Barn located on Port Oneida Road, four miles north of Glen Arbor. This year marks the 19th anniversary of the partnership between the Michigan Barn Preservation Network and the National Lakeshore in developing […]

From staff reports The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join Park Rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 20, at the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. To celebrate the last day of spring before the summer solstice, two events offer opportunities to view the sky. […]

It’s that time of year again for the annual salute to the beginning of summer, with delicious local fare and the best of Northern Michigan microbrews. The Glen Lake Chamber’s family-friendly BBQ and Brew summer celebration happens the third Saturday in June each year. This year the anticipated event falls on June 20, from 2 until 8 p.m.

The Summer Singers, a community chorus sponsored by the Glen Arbor Art Association, invite all singers, young and old, to join them for a summer filled with making music.