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Megan Budd “living the dream” at Mawby Winery
NewsI am sitting on the patio at Mawby Winery, admiring the lush green vines stretching out from this point, covering the slopes rising from the bowl of the valley where Mawby’s tasting room and original facility is located just south of Suttons Bay. Within minutes, I see the slender form of Megan Budd striding towards me, her blond sun-brightened hair waving in the breeze, her packed lunch in an isotherm bag swinging in her hand. Ellie, her 10-year old spaniel (aka the vineyard dog) trots at her heels.
Glen Arbor holds Pumpkin Fest
NewsGlen Arbor holds its fourth annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, from noon-3 pm. Don’t miss this community celebration of Fall. The event includes activities and games, pie eating and pumpkin carving demonstrations, face painting and a costume parade. More information at VisitGlenArbor.com.
Nancy Gallagher and the Death Café
NewsNancy Gallagher was once a certified nurse-midwife, joyfully ushering new life into the world. Then she spent 14 years as a hospice nurse, helping people to prepare for life’s final journey. These days, the Suttons Bay resident feels called to serve as a volunteer death guide: dedicated to making sure people don’t die alone; supporting their families; showing them how to have a green burial; or knowing the legal requirements of funeral home directors. Thus was born Death Café Grand Traverse.
Finding Lizzie
NewsThe Bland cemetery sits in a quiet, lightly travelled, sandy two-track on the east side of Empire township. The rusted old fence that surrounds it stands upright along the front but is down and buried by fallen trees and leaves everywhere else. I leave my car in front of the small gate. There is no sound of nearby cars, only the distant sound of vehicles traveling the Benzie Trail.
Volunteers extraordinaire, Jim and Barb Fowler bid Glen Arbor adieu
NewsAfter living in Glen Arbor full-time for 15 years, Jim and Barb Fowler are moving to North Carolina, and the township is throwing a party to acknowledge all they’ve contributed to this community during that time. The party to honor Jim and Barbara Fowler will be held Sunday, October 13, at the Glen Arbor Park from 3-5:30 p.m. In case of rain, the celebration will move to the Leelanau School cafeteria.
Arts Center seeks submissions for Manitou Music poster
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center is accepting submissions of original paintings for its 2020 Manitou Music poster competition. The deadline for online submissions is October 16. This call-for-submissions is open to all current GAAC members. There is no application fee.
Leland Old Art Building holds Fiber Festival
NewsThe Leelanau Community Cultural Center sponsors its 19th annual Fiber Festival on Friday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-7:30 pm and Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 am-4 pm at the Old Art Building in Leland. Artists with original fiber art will exhibit and sell their work in mediums of wearable art, textiles, weaving, art quilts, fiber sculpture, knits and yarns.
Conservation District holds Day of Planting at Ruby Ellen Farm
NewsJoin local foresters, certified arborists, and resource professionals for a day of planting at Ruby Ellen Farm, 5946 S. Center Highway, Traverse City, on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 am-12:30 pm.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore recruits fall and winter interns
NewsDo you like to hike the trails and play in the snow? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting up to three fall and winter interns to assist with snowshoe field trips, weekend hikes, and planning for the National Lakeshore’s 50thanniversary. The internship time periods are mid-October to mid-December and early January to mid-March with the opportunity for extension based on student academic requirement needs.
Glen Lake Library focuses on recycling
NewsThe Glen Lake Community Library will host a presentation by Deb Lake of American Waste on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 pm, in the Empire Township Hall. Lake will discuss the company’s regional recycling program, it’s impact on waste reduction in Northern Michigan, and the various issues and trends in the recycling world. For more information, contact the library at 231-326-5361, or visit their website at GlenLakeLibrary.net.