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Women rising … to the White House?
Historical FeatureWith the 2016 presidential election just weeks away, and with the possibility of a woman winning the nation’s highest office, the Glen Arbor Sun asked several of our regular contributors to share their thoughts on feminism, women’s achievements during their lifetimes, and the prospect of Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office. Despite nearly a century of gains, sexism and misogyny continue to rear their shameful heads, particularly in this presidential election.
Glen Lake Chamber holds Pumpkin Fest, Oct. 22
Upcoming EventJoin the Glen Arbor community for the inaugural family-friendly Pumpkin Fest from 1-6 p.m. on Oct. 22. This celebration of Fall will take place in downtown Glen Arbor all afternoon, giving participants time to carve their artistic creations, enjoy family-friendly activities and contests, followed by a Pumpkin lighting at dusk and a community Dinner.
Q&A with Glen Arbor Township Supervisor candidates
Investigative Article, Local Personality, Upcoming EventBob Hawley (Republican) and Peter Van Nort (Independent) are running for Glen Arbor Township Supervisor. We conducted the following Q&A with the candidates.
Glen Arbor Art goes on the road to Frankfort
Upcoming EventThirty-three paintings and photographs selected from the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Artist-in-Residence Collection (2008-present) will be exhibited at the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts in Frankfort, Oct. 21-Nov. 26. The show opens with a reception Oct. 21, 5-7 p.m. at the Oliver Art Center, 132 Coast Guard Road.
GAAA Readers’ Theater announces cast for Radio Days
NewsThe Glen Arbor Art Association’s Readers’ Theater announces the cast for its October production of an adaptation entitled Radio Days. The production is actually two playlets, with the first being a comedy and the second a mystery. A broadcast from the NBC program The Fabulous Dr. Tweedydeals with a bumbling college professor and a young child left by her father into his care. A CBS program Inner Sanctum provides the second offering, which was called “The Voice On The Wire”.
Readers’ Theater announces auditions for The Bishop’s Wife, Oct. 10
Upcoming EventAuditions will be held for The Bishop’s Wife on October 10 at 7 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church (GLCRC), 4902 MacFarlane Road in Glen Arbor.
Genuine Leelanau Fall Family Fun Day
Upcoming EventQuickly becoming a Leelanau family tradition, Genuine Leelanau’s Family Fun Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 9 from 1-3 p.m. in Maple City.
Antique apples program at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Upcoming EventIt is apple season and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be hosting an Antique-Apple Program on Saturday, Oct. 8, from noon to 4 p.m.
Glen Lake Garden Club celebrates 40 years
Photo SpreadMembers of the Glen Lake Garden Club took advantage of a recent sunny day to re-decorate the flower barrels in Glen Arbor for the fall. The all-volunteer organization has served the area with conservation and community beautification projects for 40 years. From left: Chris Nettleton, Glen Arbor beautification committee co-chair Maureen Doran, Lorainne Kuk, Nancy Batterson, and Sharon Oriel. Not pictured: garden club president Linda Young.
Blitz the Bear: Finding species at Sleeping Bear Dunes
Investigative ArticleHow many different kinds of plants, animals, and other organisms live at Sleeping Bear Dunes? To help answer that question, nearly 250 scientists, naturalists, students, and other nature lovers joined forces Sept. 16-17 for the Blitz the Bear bioblitz.