Boone Dock’s in Glen Arbor features live music every weeknight on its popular outdoor deck. The schedule is as follows: Boondoggies every Sunday and Monday evening; Cabin Fever every Tuesday; New Third Coast every Wednesday and Friday; Uncle Z every Thursday; bands rotate Saturdays.
Francesca Cuthbert’s love affair began as a summer camper in the 1960s when she “fell in love with coastal dunes and islands in the Great Lakes,” she said June 11 at the opening Research Rendezvous lecture, a monthly series of talks about studies being conducted in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The talks are delivered year-round at the visitor center in Empire.
On July 28, the Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & ½ Mile Kids’ Run takes off for its ninth year. What makes a beautiful summer day even better? Spending it with family and friends who take the challenge. You can run or walk the 5K. Runners compete in 10 different age categories from 10 & under to 80+ with first and second place metals and prizes in each from Cherry Republic and Crystal River Outfitters and the Cyclery. In addition, we have the ½ Mile Kids’ Run for our younger runners. They get to run with the Bear and take home a ribbon and coupons for an ice cream cone from Riverfront Ice Cream and for a game of miniature golf from Dale’s of Glen Arbor. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great day.
From staff reports Local author Anne-Marie Oomen will read from her newly published book Love, Sex and 4H, on Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. In this engaging and entertaining memoir, Oomen describes coming of age in a small town in rural Michigan, balancing the wholesomeness of her farm upbringing with the turbulent social and […]
From staff reports On June 3, the family of Mark and Tina Dunphey welcomed their third child Philip. After a scheduled C-section, Tina began to hemorrhage resulting in the receiving seven units of blood as well as plasma in order to save her life. After several days in the ICU and pediatric floor, Tina and […]
From staff reports Mark your calendars for next Sunday, July 26, from 4-6 p.m. to come out and enjoy a great benefit concert at The Manor on Glen Lake with a very special featured performance by “Blind Dog Hank”. Our hosts at The Manor are going to prepare a special picnic style menu featuring baked […]
Paintings of Leelanau County’s land and water — as processed through the imagination of Grand Rapids artist Margo Burian — are on display next at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St. in Glen Arbor. A public reception opens the show on July 24 at 6 p.m.
Do you love yoga, fresh air, and the sound of gentle waves lapping at the beach. Come and experience the beach in a whole different way. The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes is partnering with Yoga on the Beach to conduct two yoga sessions this summer. All donations for the classes benefit Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, who maintain the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, among other important functions.
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library host their biennial Home Tour on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. As one of the Friends’ primary fundraisers, the event showcases five distinctive and diverse Glen Lake area homes.
The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) is now offering classes that can be custom designed. Customize a class for your group (ages 7 to adult). There are four options to choose from that will be customized to the age and abilities of your party. A minimum of five students is required for a two-hour class. Supplies are included. Classes are held at the GAAA building.