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U.P. Native brings Up There film to Bay Theatre
NewsActress and filmmaker Zoe Kanters, a native of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, will bring her movie Up There to The Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay, November 8-14. Kanters gave the Glen Arbor Sun some insight on shooting her film in the U.P., and the excitement around Michigan’s film industry.
Abandoned Glen Arbor Township Cemetery to be resurrected, with help of Glen Lake 8th graders
NewsThe former Glen Arbor Township Cemetery, located in the backwoods behind Boonedocks, has been buried in a tangle of trees since the brutal storm of August 2015. The place is dear to me because my first book, Aaron’s Crossing, began its life and death saga when I sensed a ghost there.
Support Leelanau’s young families: vote ‘Yes’ on early childhood millage
NewsLeelanau County voters have an opportunity when we vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to support children between the ages of 0-5 and their hard-working families—and to make a statement that this County welcomes young families to live and thrive here, to send their children to our schools, and eventually to populate our depleted workforce.
Cherry Republic supports Early Childhood Development millage
NewsCherry Republic will host a free informational event on Monday, Oct. 28, at its Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor to discuss the upcoming millage election in Leelanau County.
Sleeping Bear Dunes grant puts fourth graders on snow shoes
NewsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has once again been selected to receive a 2019-2020 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), the official charity of America’s national parks. This grant will allow fourth grade classes the opportunity to explore the National Lakeshore on a snowshoeing adventure for free and learn about winter ecology, snow science and more, in a hands-on, experiential format. This grant, part of the NPF’s Open OutDoors for Kids program, supports Every Kid Outdoors.
Leland Library hosts JoAnne Cook, Anishinaabek history
NewsOn Thursday, October 24 at 2 p.m., JoAnne Cook will present a program titled “The Way of Life of the Anishinaabek: History, Culture and Traditions” in the Munnecke Room at Leland Township Library.
Leelanau Early Childhood Development Committee holds forum
NewsThe Leelanau Early Childhood Development Committee will host an evening forum on Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. to provide information on the Early Childhood Development Services millage request on the Nov. 5 countywide ballot.
“Find Your Park” After Dark: Sleeping Bear Dunes holds birthday star party
NewsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the “star” of another autumn night sky event; October 21 marks the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the National Lakeshore.
Sleeping Bear Dunes celebrates opening of new Kettles Trail
NewsSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes invited the public to help celebrate the opening of the Kettles Trail during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, Oct 20. The celebration took place at the trailhead on West Baatz Road near its intersection with South Fritz Road, west of Leelanau County Road 669. The Friends provided light refreshments. Guided hikes of the trail were offered following the ribbon cutting.
How the Glauz family discovered Glen Arbor
NewsIt was the first week of October 1923. We had had no vacation all year. This Monday morning when my husband arrived for work he was told he could have a week’s vacation. He immediately phoned me. I called my mother to ask if she could come and stay with our two children for a week. She promised to come.