The Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser Mother’s Day Brunch will again be held at The Leelanau School on Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The National Honor Societies of Glen Lake and Leelanau School will again host the event, and Jim Bristol is again The Chef.
On Friday, May 6 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, the Empire Area Heritage Group will present “The Boizard Letters” at 7 p.m. A half-hour video presentation will feature recollections of Julia Dickinson and Joan Bolton, who found over 100 letters written before, during and after the Civil War between a husband in the service, and his wife who stayed behind in Glen Arbor to fare for herself and her small child.
Local television personality Vic McCarty reports on The Ticker that the Dunegrass Festival is growing big once again — just three years after the popular Empire music festival outgrew its training wheels and all but careened off a cliff under the misdirection of Stephen Volas and Grassroots Productions.
Renowned local author Anne-Marie Oomen (American Map, Uncoded Woman) and theatrical dance director Gretchen Eichberger (American Document) will team up to develop a theatrical dance production with text inspired by late Benzie County naturalist Gwen Frostic’s meditations — in honor of the tenth anniversary of her death, (and in celebration of her life).
A group recently formed in Leelanau County is speaking out for immigrant rights. With Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or I.C.E. crack-downs across Northern Michigan becoming more common, the group of concerned citizens says they want to stand up for the members of our community that don’t always have a chance to stand up for themselves.
Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor will officially open its Back Barn on May 2 with an exciting array of garden related items and outdoor living essentials. Stop by between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and browse through the “back barn” which the store has cleverly transformed into a gardeners delight.
The Glen Arbor Art Association has unveiled its 2011 lineup of gallery shows. The Art Association is located behind Lake Street Studios across from Cherry Republic in downtown Glen Arbor. For more information call (231) 334-6112, e-mail office@glenarborart.org or visit www.glenarborart.org.
Join in the celebration of our country’s 394 national park sites right in your own backyard at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The theme for National Park Week 2011 is “Healthy Parks, Healthy People.” Get moving and attend a FREE Park Ranger-led program or just get to the park and enjoy some of the healthy activities the National Lakeshore has to offer during National Park Week, April 16-24.
For the second year in a row, the Original 3rd Coast lineup of Dick Anthony, Patrick Niemisto, and Chris Skellenger will play Saturdays in April at Art’s Bar in Glen Arbor. Come join this month long reunion and enjoy suds and great music.
The Glen Arbor Art Association has released its 2011 Artists in Residence schedule and presentation dates. The Art Association is located behind Lake Street Studios across from Cherry Republic in downtown Glen Arbor. For more information call (231) 334-6112, email office@glenarborart.org or visit www.glenarborart.org.