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League of Women Voters Leelanau County celebrates Women’s History Month with March 3 virtual forum
NewsThe League of Women Voters Leelanau County invites you to participate in a virtual “Celebrate Women’s History Month Forum” on Wednesday, March 3 at noon. Click here to register in advance for this webinar.
Leelanau Farmers Markets seek vendors, unveil 2021 summer schedule
NewsThe Leelanau Farmers Markets Association has unveiled summer 2021 dates for its five locations in Leelanau County, as well as an ever evolving roster of vendors. All market days run from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Click here for a vendor application.
Glen Arbor Arts Center invites registration for Plein Air Weekend
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th Plein Air Weekend is scheduled for August 6-7. Northern Michigan’s premier painting weekend, featuring artists from throughout Michigan and the Midwest, is Glen Arbor Arts Center’s largest fundraiser. This popular alfresco event takes place throughout Glen Arbor and Empire. Returning in 2021 are the August 6 Quick Draw and August 7 Paint Out events. Due to COVID-19, the Sundowner has been canceled this year. Online registration opens March 24 at 9:30 am. The August 7 Paint Out is limited to 70 artists. Registration takes place online at GlenArborArt.org and continues until full. There is no registration limit for the Quick Draw.
Leelanau County’s iconic Bicentennial Barn gets enthusiastic new owners with local roots
NewsWhen Greg and Heather Ford remodel their just purchased 1890s farmhouse and “Bicentennial” Barn on M-22 and Bohemian Road, about 7.5 miles east of Glen Arbor, they’ll pay homage to her family roots. They’ll rename it “North Unity Farm” in homage to the community’s heritage. The name reflected the goodwill between Bohemian and German immigrants in the 1850s.
Leland’s Old Art Building holds Icebreaker Challenge outdoor ice sculpting event
NewsThe Old Art Building in Leland is hosting an ice sculpting event on Saturday, February 20. The Icebreaker challenge will take place from 10 am–4 pm on the front lawn of the Old Art Building and is free to the public. Meander the pathways to view ice carving in action, enjoy some simple food and beverage options, and warm up at one of several bonfires. The event will include up to 10 sculpting teams from the Leelanau-Grand Traverse area and a professional demonstration by a former ice art world champion.
12-14% in Benzie-Leelanau receive first vaccine dose— surpassing 10% tally statewide, nationwide
News“This week, all of the pandemic risk indicators continue to trend downward. Positivity is under 4% and cases/million/day are below 100 in the Traverse City region. This is great news and cause for cautious optimism. There is no doubt about one point upon which everyone can agree and that is the end of the pandemic can’t come soon enough!” said Lisa Peacock, health officer with the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department.
Chili Cook-off contest canceled, chili still sold at area restaurants; proceeds fund Glen Lake School scholarships
NewsThe Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce reports that this year’s Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of COVID-19 social distancing precautions. The popular chili cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor and Empire during President’s Day and Valentine’s Day weekend, February 13-14.
Crystal River preserved: Glen Arbor business owners buy marina parcels, prevent major housing development
NewsThree prominent Glen Arbor business owners have purchased separate parcels next to the Crystal Harbor Marina, where Fisher Lake (at the north end of Big Glen Lake) feeds into the Crystal River. In doing so, they’ll make sure the fragile ecosystem isn’t turned into a major housing development or resort.
Moraine and SMQ Consulting launch Leelanau Business Digital Vitals Dashboard
NewsSuttons Bay-based Moraine (curated by Leland resident Kelsey McQuown: read about Moraine here) and SMQ Consulting (her husband Steve) have partnered to create an interactive online dashboard to visualize the key factors, pain points, and opportunities for Leelanau County’s expanding online business ecosystem. During a time when a business’ online presence is more crucial than ever, the Leelanau Business Digital Vitals Dashboard seeks to help local business owners, chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations identify—and efficiently act on—the most potent opportunities for online business growth and optimization in 2021.
Alison Arthur stretches your yoga skills, offers healing, community
NewsIt’s a cold, blustery Monday night. Holiday feasts are past. The season of high darkness and penetrating cold is here, and I am far from alone in wishing I could again spend 90 minutes in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit and lose myself in the meditative movements calmly and insistently guided—or more accurately encouraged—by certified Bikram instructor Alison Arthur.