Lyme disease is emerging across North America and in Michigan as the blacklegged tick that carries the disease invades new areas. You can learn about how scientists are investigating this public health issue by attending a program at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on May 12.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore welcomes the Bright Star Touring Theatre of Arden, North Carolina, to the area for two free performances of “Lift Every Voice: The Black Experience in the Heartland.” Everyone is invited to experience this very special production on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the State Theatre in Traverse City, Michigan or at a 6 p.m. performance at the Mills Community House in Benzonia. This play is for everyone, but will be especially enjoyed by youth studying American history.

Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will be hosting a kickoff meeting for Adopt-A-Beach volunteers on Saturday, May 21 at 1 p.m. in the DH Day Log Cabin at DH Day campground. Because of limited parking at the campground, consider parking at Glen Haven and walking to the Log Cabin along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The cabin is about ¼ mile east of Glen Haven and right along the trail.

Join popular art lecturer Linda Young and favorite Chef Randy Chamberlain for a special event exploring the joie de vivre of French Impressionism on Wednesday, May 18th. A three-course par excellence luncheon at Blu, designed by Chef Randy and inspired by Monet’s recipes at Giverny, will be complimented by a talk at the Glen Arbor Art Association.

Late last week the National Park Service (NPS) named Scott Tucker as the new superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. He will begin his assignment in mid-June. The Sun submitted the following questions to Scott Tucker. Here are his responses.

The Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) kicks off its 15th season of artist-in-residence presentations May 12, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Painter Robert Ross is the first presenter, one of four artists who will participate in GAAA’s 2016 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program.

From staff reports The League of Women Voters Leelanau County announces its Annual Dinner and Meeting to be held on Thursday, May 26, at Timberlee Hills at 10484 S Timberlee Dr., Traverse City. The guest speaker will be syndicated columnist and Michigan Radio essayist Jack Lessenberry. His topic is “Michigan in Crisis: How Did We […]

Scott Tucker, a 19-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS), has been selected as the Superintendent of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Tucker currently serves as the Superintendent of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, which consists of seven units along the Columbia River and the Pacific Coast from Long Beach, Washington, to Cannon Beach, Oregon. He will begin his new assignment in mid June.

From staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting 10 middle/high school students, grades 8-11, to spend a week camping in the park while playing, learning, and providing service. There is no participation fee. The National Lakeshore will provide all group gear and food during the trip. The Wilderness Ambassador Youth program will emphasize […]

The Glen Lake Library will host a presentation by author and storyteller Terry Wooten, on Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. Wooten is the founder and host of the Stone Circle, located north of Elk Rapids, a popular Northern Michigan summer tradition dedicated to the art of storytelling. His latest book, The Stone Circle Poems, was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book. His appearance at the library will be part of a state-wide tour of Notable authors. For more information, call the library at 231-326-5361, or visit their website: glenlakelibrary.net.