Chillin’ at Glen Arbor, Empire Winterfests

Did you take part in this past weekend’s annual Winterfests in Glen Arbor and Empire? If not, you can experience the glory by watching these videos of the winners of this year’s Perch Fishing Contest being crowned on the deck at Boonedocks. And you can dive beneath the ice into South Bar Lake in solidarity with locals Kathy Young and Jack Gyr.

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Federal funds help Heritage Trail expand to Port Oneida

The Detroit Free Press and other media outlets report that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $100,000 to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to extend the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Heritage Trail an additional 4.75 miles.

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Art Association’s Talk About Art interviews author Aaron Stander

Aaron Stander, retired educator and now author of six crime novels, reflects on his new calling in the world of letters at the March 7 “Talk About Art” interview, 7:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Art Association.

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Glen Arbor Art Association Readers’ Theater Goes for Laughs

In the 1940s, melodramati style was popular in both theater and radio productions. Put those scripts in the hands of director, Mason Query, and things get a little … twisted. “Frankly, says Query, “I can hardly keep a straight face and have been a constant disruption while rehearsing for our previous productions. They finally just gave up and are letting me run with it!”

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Celebrate Empire Winterfest with Polar Dip

Don’t miss this weekend’s Winterfest activities in Empire. Plunge into South Bar Lake during the Polar Dip at 2 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 16, and enjoy hot chocolate around a bonfire afterwards. That evening the Glen Lake Manor will feature a wine and chocolate pairing and a late Valentine’s dinner

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Glen Arbor Winterfest turns lucky 13

Escape from the winter blues at the 13th Annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 16. Festivities start at 7 a.m. with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for first through fourth place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen to the Sportsman Shop at 1 p.m., and winners will be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome to participate.

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Cross-country skiing the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes is grooming the existing four miles of the Sleeping Bear Heritage from Glen Arbor to the Dune Climb for classic and skate-skiing this winter. This volunteer effort allows the trail to be enjoyed year-round for outdoor recreation.

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Readers Theater takes on Four Cab Rides

After successfully tackling Sherlock Holmes and similar ‘40’s era “radio style” plays, Glen Arbor Art Association’s (GAAA) Readers’ Theater has decided to take it up a notch with their next production, Four Cab Rides, Abridged.

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Best Buy awards community grant to Glen Lake Schools

Glen Lake Community Schools has received a $5,000 community grant from Best Buy. Leaders of the corporate retailer’s Traverse City location selected Glen Lake from submitted proposal requests because of the school’s dedication to closing the digital divide for teens and providing them access to opportunities through technology to help them excel in school, and develop 21st century work force skills.

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Enjoy art from Michigan’s wine country

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You are invited to a special winter benefit for the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) and the kickoff event for the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s “Taste the Passion Weekend”. Art From Michigan’s Wine Country takes place on Friday, Feb. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at The Homestead Resort’s Mountain Flowers Lodge and features an invitational art exhibit, wine from the LPVA, and delectable small plates by The Homestead’s chef Jon Piombo.

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