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Understanding county government
News, Upcoming EventFrom staff reports The League of Women Voters Leelanau County (LWVLC) will host government and public policy educator John Amrhein at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in the Leelanau County Government Center. His presentation topic is “Understanding County Government: Its Structure and Authority”. Does county government have you totally stymied? In 45 minutes you will […]
Halloween in Glen Arbor
Photo SpreadKiddos in Halloween costumes got an early start on their trick-or-treating on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27. Glen Arbor was full of families with children dressed as bumblebees, witches, bunny rabbits, cheerleaders, cowboys, crayons, ghostbusters, sharks, trojans and even The Claw. Check out our gallery of photos. Who do you recognize here?
Leelanau County schools celebrate Farm to School Month
Food/Organic Living, Upcoming EventFrom staff reports Schools throughout northwest Lower Michigan are cooking up locally grown foods for lunch this October as part of National Farm to School Month celebrations. In 2010, the United States House of Representatives declared October National Farm to School Month, recognizing the strong role Farm to School plays in promoting good health and […]
Benzie Solar Initiative launches in Frankfort
Upcoming EventThe recently created Benzie Solar Initiative will hold its monthly meeting at Stormcloud Brewery in Frankfort on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. You don’t have to be a Benzie County resident to join the group for some fall food and brew, while learning about: two recent solar installations in Benzie County.
Sleeping Bear awakens as U.S. government re-opens
Investigative ArticleWhat effect did closing of Park have on local economy? By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Connie Bohlinger of Macomb County, Mich., and Linda Jones of Fort Myers, Fla., laughed as they descended the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Thursday afternoon, kicking one foot in front of the other to avoid tumbling forward into its sugary sands. […]
Glen Arbor Art Association Readers Theater presents Notorious
Upcoming EventGlen Arbor Art Association’s “Readers’ Theater” begins its 2013-2014 season with a tour de force production of Notorious, directed by veteran actor, director and co-chair of Readers’ Theater, Josephine Zara, and featuring the area’s talented thespians. “The fun and the satisfaction for me in directing at Readers’ Theater is in witnessing the tremendous growth of our community actors’ skills.” she says.
Safe Passage Fiesta benefits children of Guatemala City garbage dump
Dispatch from Afar, Upcoming EventThe Great Lakes Friends (GLF) of Safe Passage will hold its eighth annual fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 19, to help the children and families living and working in the area adjacent to the Guatemala City garbage dump. The fiesta celebrates the commitment of the Great Lakes community to Safe Passage’s educational and nurturing programs, which are helping Guatemalan children find a pathway out of generational cycles of extreme poverty.
Glen Arbor Art Association Hosts Member Show During Fall for Art
Upcoming EventThe 2013 Fall for Art in Leelanau Gallery Tour will be Oct. 11-13. As part of that county-wide event the Glen Arbor Art Association will have an exhibition of GAAA members’ artwork. On display will be the paintings of over twenty GAAA members, including Hank Feeley, David Westerfield, Bonnie Gonzales, Chris Nettleton, James Bovard, Dennis Steele, Judith Shepelak, Wendy McWhorter, Cindy Graves, Lily LaFollette, Carolyn Hudson, and many others. Most of the pieces will be for sale.
Empire Area Museum celebrates heritage day
NewsThe Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday Oct. 12 from 1-4 p.m. Special features this year include a fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970s by Helen Witt. A must see.
Artist in Residence Connie Cronewett presents at Glen Arbor Art Association
Upcoming EventPainter Connie Cronenwett of Dexter is the current Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) artist-in-residence. A public presentation of her work and experiences is Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St. (Studio Lane), Glen Arbor.