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Historic Sleeping Bear celebrates 20 years
Historical Feature, Upcoming EventHistoric Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) celebrates its 20th anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore working to preserve and interpret the historic structures, landscapes, and heritage of the National Lakeshore.
9 Bean Rows, Bay Theatre host Suttons Bay Pride
Upcoming EventOn June 28 from 6-11 p.m. the Michael Chetcuti Foundation will hold a Suttons Bay Pride event hosted by 9 Bean Rows in partnership with The Bay Theatre and Up North Pride. The evening will include food, drinks, film, and engaging discussion. A portion of the proceeds benefits Up North Pride.
Sleeping Bear Dunes hosts barn restoration workshop
Upcoming EventSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will again be hosting its successful barn restoration workshop June 18-23 at the Brunson barn, three miles north of Glen Arbor, Michigan on M-22; turn onto Thoreson Road and follow the signs.
“Find Your Park” After Dark: Summer Star Party at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Upcoming EventThe sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, June 23 at the Dune Climb parking lot.
Northport, REACH find affordable housing solution
NewsIn Northport, the nonprofit housing development corporation Leelanau REACH project hopes to establish a model for sustainable, quality affordable housing in both physical development and community philosophy.
Leelanau Women Artists hosts annual spring show in Northport
Upcoming EventThe Leelanau Women Artists will host a member’s show of paintings, jewelry, handwoven clothing, home accessories, fused glass and basketry, June 22-23, at the Northport Arts Association at 301 Mills Street in Northport.
Past deeds meet future needs—rich Poor Farm land is best ever
Historical Feature, Local PersonalityThe Poor Farm Barn near Maple City, saved by the Leelanau County Historical Preservation Society, gets help from community partners including Buckets of Rain.
Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office holds boater safety class
Upcoming EventThe Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office will hold a boater safety class on Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for all boaters who will be at least 12 years old by the end of the boating season. The class will be held at the Leelanau County Court House at E. Government Center Drive off M-204 between Lake Leelanau and Suttons Bay.
Christian Science Church offers discussion about limitations of time
Upcoming EventA free talk and discussion by the Christian Science Church on June 21 entitled “Time is Not a Factor in Your Life” describes how to gain dominion over time by understanding better how you can live in the timeless, constant present of the spiritual now.
Ticks carrying Lyme disease have arrived in Leelanau County
Investigative ArticleThe large brown American dog tick has been around for years. Although it is not benign to its hosts, there’s a new tick in the neighborhood whose bite can be much worse. The black-legged tick, better known as the “deer tick,” is new to Leelanau County.