Don’t miss this annual foodie event happening in Leelanau County Friday, April 27, until Saturday, May 5. Throughout the week, book a time to dine at each restaurant on the list for a unique and mouth-watering experience.

Northern Michigan author Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli sheds some light on the illusive art of writing whodunnits in the two-weekend workshop “Finding Dark Places: Writing the Mystery Novel,” April 20, 21, 27, and 28 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

The Leelanau Conservancy is getting ready to kick off Earth Week, its annual week-long celebration in honor of Earth Day. Earth Week will begin Monday, April 16, and conclude on Earth Day, Sunday, April 22.

In 2018, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a series of monthly astronomy programs that run from April through October.

Join Inland Seas Educational Association, the Leelanau Conservancy, Leo Creek Preserve, Leelanau Conservation District, Grand Traverse Stewardship Initiative, Northport Energy and Leelanau Montessori for an afternoon of Earth Day activities on Sunday, April 22, from 1-4 p.m.

The Manitou Winds bring song and good conversation to the Glen Arbor Arts Center on Sunday, April 22, a 2 p.m. in the next installment in the GAAC’s “Talk About Art” series. Leelanau County musician Norm Wheeler leads the conversation with the members of this chamber music group. The event is free and open to the public.

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will celebrate the upcoming National Library Week with a variety of programs and treats.

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. Applications received by April 30 will receive first consideration.

On Wednesday April 4, the League of Women Voters Leelanau County will host a public forum at noon at the Leelanau County Government Center entitled “Promote the Vote”—a project that secures our voting rights by putting them into the State Constitution.

Flowers are one of the most enduring and beloved subjects in the painting world, but what’s their attraction? As part of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s (GAAC) “In Bloom” exhibition, two local painters who have created large bodies of work based on flowers will explore the attractions at the next “Talk About Art.” on Sunday, April 15, at 2 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.