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Plein Air Weekend — the calm before the storm
NewsAt about 4 p.m. on Saturday evening, Aug. 1, more than 60 artists gathered for a thank-you dinner given by the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) before the Plein Air Paint Out Wet Painting Sale Reception. Art lovers began lining up at 5 to view the artwork that culminated the weekend’s events. The GAAA was filled with close to 300 art patrons and artists enjoying a lovely evening. Who would ever imagine that fewer than 24 hours later Glen Arbor would be hit by a megastorm that ravaged Leelanau County. That evening was literally the calm before the storm.
Glen Lake Association sponsors “What’s Next?” storm recovery workshop
Upcoming EventThe Glen Lake Association will sponsor a panel discussion and Q&A to help people throughout the region whose property was affected by the Aug. 2 storm. The free discussion is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Glen Arbor holds Sidewalk Sales, August 27-30
Upcoming EventFrom staff reports Get the best deals of the season, eat great food, and enjoy all the recreation that Glen Lake has to offer. The Sidewalk Sales are a popular annual event that closes the traditional summer tourism season. While the sales usually fall on Labor Day weekend, this year’s sales will happen the weekend […]
Art Association features ceramics sculptor Crowell
Upcoming EventSusan Crowell, a ceramics sculptor from Ann Arbor, Michigan, talks about her artist’s residency with the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the GAAA, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Progress continues with debris cleanup
NewsCitizens Reminded Not to Place Private Property Debris in Right-of-Way From staff reports With cleanup efforts continuing in hard-hit Leelanau County, the Office of Emergency Management/9-1-1 is reminding citizens not to place fallen tree debris on road shoulders for pickup. Fallen tree debris on private property is the responsibility of homeowners and not the Leelanau […]
The birds knew
Food/Organic LivingAs I listened to the rustle of the trees, I could feel that the air was unsettled, but I just couldn’t put my finger on it. There weren’t any bird noises — which is unusual as normally the morning noises include the chirps of the finches, cardinals and an occasional screech of a passing heron or an obnoxious blue jay. This humid morning, however, there was only sound of the rustle of leaves coming from the on shore breeze as it swirled through the trees and out across the bay. I didn’t know what it was, but I sensed things were off. Little did I anticipate it being the wild storms our shores were about to weather.
Celebrating Glen Arbor’s spirit
Business FeatureWhen Donna Burgan decided to invite friends and community members to commemorate the opening of her store Wildflowers in 1980, she had no idea that people would be celebrating the return of electricity more than the store’s birthday. What was planned as a 35th anniversary became instead a “resilience party,” honoring the spirit of Glen Arbor and all those who came through the storm.
Center Gallery features four seasons
Upcoming EventEllsworth painter Margie Guyot exhibits a four-seasons view of northern Michigan at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Aug. 21, 6 p.m. with a reception.
Gov. Snyder adds Leelanau County to disaster declaration following storm
Investigative Article, Talk of the TownGov. Rick Snyder today directed the Michigan State Police to amend a recent disaster declaration for Grand Traverse County to include Leelanau County after severe thunderstorms caused widespread damage in both counties on Aug. 2.
Park reopens Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, DH Day Campground on Sunday
Talk of the Town, Upcoming EventThe Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is now open from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor, the National Park reports. The DH Day Campground will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 16. Both areas have been closed since a severe storm on Sunday, Aug. 2 caused downed power lines and extensive tree damage.