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Crystal River Outfitters hosts Strolling Lights Festival
NewsKick off the holiday season with Glen Arbor’s first annual Strolling Lights Festival. The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District invites families, groups or individuals to sponsor a tree to decorate this holiday season. All visitors are then invited to enjoy the works through the New Year. Even more importantly, proceeds from this festival will go to the Glen Lake Schools Student Assistance Fund.
Leelanau, Benzie Counties post single-day record for COVID case counts
NewsThe Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department recorded 37 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Leelanau County on Friday, Nov. 12, and 29 new cases in Benzie County, for a total of 66. That’s the highest single-day count for both counties since the pandemic began.
The North Manitou “Crib” Lighthouse gets a makeover
NewsDan Oginsky remembers the first night he spent on the North Manitou Shoal Light Station, commonly known in Leelanau County as “the Crib.” It was July 2019, and he and fellow Light Keeper Dave McWilliam were rustic camping while sleeping on cots inside the lighthouse. Their companions were cobwebs, spiders, and a layer of “guano” bird poop left on the outside deck by the passing cormorant birds.
Glen Lake Library holds Children’s Holiday Book Drive
NewsA special holiday tradition continues on Saturday, Nov. 13, as the Friends of the Glen Lake Library kick off their annual call for children’s books. The Friends are once again collecting donations of new children’s books for kids whose families are in need of assistance this holiday season. Liaison Kathy Bartell compiles a “wish list” of boys and girls from preschool through age 12. Any family can find themselves in hard times and the goal is to make sure the children still have some holiday joy in the form of a special book.
Sugar Loaf Resort lodge demolition to last 6-8 weeks
NewsIn a press release issued today by Ross Satterwhite, who represents the owners of Sugar Loaf Resort through their company SVP 45 LLC, the property owner announced that it has begun the main demolition phase for the removal of the abandoned hotel structure. Physical demolition of the hotel began last week and is expected to continue for 6-8 more weeks—weather permitting.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department offers vaccines for 5-11 year olds beginning Nov. 12
NewsThe Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department stated in a press release Wednesday that it will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for children, 5-11 years old, starting Friday, Nov. 12. Appointments are required and can be made by visiting the health department’s website.
COVID-positive cases, close exposures rise at Glen Lake School—as vaccine approval for children nears
NewsGlen Lake School is currently facing its highest COVID-19 positivity rate of the 2021-22 school year. As of Friday, Oct. 29, approximately 10 members of the school, including both students and staff, had tested positive. Those 10, combined with the number of close contacts who are quarantining at home this week, now total in the high-60s, Glen Lake superintendent Mark Mattson confirmed to the Glen Arbor Sun on Friday. That’s approximately 8% of the 835 members of the Glen Lake community—including 718 students and 117 staff members.
Art’s offers football Saturday bargains; trick-or-treating Sunday
NewsA big weekend awaits Glen Arbor. On Saturday, during the much hyped Michigan vs. Michigan State football game at noon, Art’s Tavern will offer bargain deals. “We’re going to double the price of everything on the menu and then take 50 percent off,” boasted Art’s jovial co-owner Tim Barr. “For both Wolverine and Spartan fans!”
League of Women Voters hosts “Migrants in Leelanau County” forum
NewsThe League of Women Voters Leelanau County invites the public to participate in a virtual educational forum “Migrants in Leelanau County” on November 3 at noon.
Glen Arbor Players present “Hound of the Baskervilles”
NewsThe Glen Arbor Players will stage Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular Sherlock Holmes mystery Hound of the Baskervilles October 28-30. Troupe co-founde, Harriett Mittelberger will direct a large and talented cast with 302 years of collective theatrical experience.