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What’s up at the Glen Arbor Park?
Business Feature, Talk of the TownThere’s a whole lot going on at the Glen Arbor Park. When the Sun visited May 7 at 4 p.m. for this update, we saw earthmovers trawling back and forth, smoothing the ground for three pickleball courts over by the hardware’s garden center; plumbers working on the bathroom facility in the center of things; a landscape architect shooting pictures over by the adult workout equipment, while workers for the general contractor were busy in the southwest quadrant of the park.
Leelanau Historical Society holds writers roundtable
Upcoming EventHistory writers, researchers, genealogists, publishers and authors are cordially invited to join the Leelanau Historical Society for the upcoming program Writers Roundtable: From Pen to Print on Tuesday, May 22 at 4 p.m. at 203 E. Cedar St. in Leland.
Community, Nature and Bikes
Local Personality, Sports/AdventureA local nonprofit aims to bring brand new, eco-conscious multi-use trails and a bolstered mountain bike community to Leelanau County, to provide more outdoor activity options for people of all ages, and to help locals rediscover the natural wonders in their own backyard.
Glen Arbor Arts Center seeks entries for “New Views”
NewsThe Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC) is issuing a call-for-entries for its next exhibition, “New Views: Water = Life = Art.” The exhibition runs June 1–August 4 in the GAAC gallery, 6031 S. Lake St. in Glen Arbor.
Leelanau Conservancy declares war on Garlic Mustard
Investigative Article, Upcoming EventThe Leelanau Conservancy is launching an all-out war on invasive garlic mustard and needs your help. Garlic Mustard is a European native with no natural enemies in Michigan.
Coastal, outdoor wine bar open in Glen Arbor’s recreational district
Business Feature, Upcoming EventYoung entrepreneurs Katy and Matt Wiesen are re-opening their Coastal retail clothing store this spring in a swanky new building on the east side of Glen Arbor.
Cherry Public House opens on Lake Street
Business Feature, Food/Organic Living, Talk of the TownFun and games always seem to follow Bob Sutherland. The Cherry Republic owner frequently walks around Glen Arbor sans shoes; his weekly “Orchard Report” emails describe sons Colebrook and Hawthorn playing in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and cherry pit spitting contests are an important part of the visit to Cherry Republic’s campus.
Friends of Sleeping Bear seeks volunteers
Upcoming EventFriends of Sleeping Bear Dunes and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a training meeting on Saturday, May 19, at 1 p.m. for Adopt-A-Beach, BARK Ranger, Adopt-A-River, and Adopt-A-Trail volunteers.
Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts artists in residence
Upcoming EventAfter a year’s hiatus for construction, the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Artist-in-Residence program resumes in May. This program of working residencies was established in the 1990s, and now attracts applicants from throughout the United States.
Glen Arbor Arts Center nurtures “Little Artists”
Upcoming EventThe Glen Arbor Arts Center’s “Little Artists” get up close and personal with insects in May, to learn where they live and how they live. The May “Little Artists” series begins Friday, May 18, 9:30 a.m.