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Leelanau Vacation Rentals’ video shows “something for everyone”
Business FeatureMyNorthMedia has produced a snazzy new video for Leelanau Vacation Rentals’ homepage that advertises the Glen Arbor area as offering “something for everyone”. There’s outdoor recreation for all ages, shopping, dining, drinking and lounging on the beach.
Habitat for Humanity Leelanau County celebrates 30 years
Upcoming EventThis is the 30th anniversary of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Help revitalize Habitat in Leelanau County by coming to St. Rita’s Rectory in Maple City, 6:30 PM, Wednesday, April 27. Habitat is an ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry that works with all people of goodwill to build and repairs decent homes in a partnership between people in need and those with the time, treasure and talents to help. We will plan renovations for 2016 and home construction in 2017. Refreshments will be served. Contact John at 231-228-6603 or john.oneill31@yahoo.com for more info or if you’d like to volunteer but can’t attend.
Leelanau Conservancy unveils Earth Week schedule
NewsConservancy Goes All Out for Earth Week with Daily Events, Love Letters to Leelanau and $5,000 Participation Challenge From staff reports The Leelanau Conservancy invites you to celebrate Earth Week in Leelanau, April 18-22. Starting Monday, the Leelanau Conservancy will host a week-long series of unique events to celebrate this annual homage to our planet. […]
Glen Lake area holds restaurant week
NewsFrom staff reports Glen Lake Restaurant Week offers an array of dining options “from French fries to French cuisine.” Don’t miss this annual event happening the week before Mothers Day, from April 29-May 7. Restaurant Week around Glen Arbor is a time experience amazing local food at a stellar price. Throughout the week, show up […]
A celestial centennial summer at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
NewsFrom staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has long been a popular destination for its natural resources, rich cultural history and daytime recreational activities. It also offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity once the sun has set. Located far from sources of urban light pollution, the National Lakeshore allows for an unhindered view of the […]
Educators: Spend your summer as a teacher-ranger-teacher at Sleeping Bear Dunes
NewsFrom staff reports Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is recruiting one Teacher-Ranger-Teacher (TRT) to spend the summer in the park learning about the resource and developing education programs. The application deadline is May 16, 2016. The TRT program is a professional development opportunity for educators from K-12 schools to learn about National Park Service education […]
National Park to name new Sleeping Bear superintendent by late May
Investigative Article, Talk of the TownThe National Park Service will name the next superintendent to run Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore by the end of May — if not sooner — Park spokesperson Christine Powell told the Glen Arbor Sun today. Powell works out of the National Park’s Midwest Regional office in Omaha, Neb.
“Talk About Art” features Joan Richmond
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports Traverse City painter Joan Richmond spent Spring 2015 and 2016 as a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. She reflects on these experiences at the next “Talk About Art” interview, Sunday, April 24, 2 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Richmond’s month-long residencies […]
Art Association holds Readers’ Theater auditions for Madame La Gimp
NewsFrom staff reports Glen Arbor Art Association announces auditions for the Readers’ Theater performance of Madame La Gimp and In a New York Minute on April 27 at 7pm. Auditions are coming up for a hilarious tale of antics and romance called Madame La Gimp. A down on her luck New York fruit seller named […]
Researcher discusses sand and pebbles at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Upcoming EventDr. Zoran Kilibarda (Indiana University Northwest) will present a talk entitled “Comparison of beach pebbles and coastal dune sands between Sleeping Bear Dunes and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshores” on Friday, April 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center Auditorium in Empire.