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Piping Plovers return to Glen Haven
NewsAfter several years of limited piping plover nesting activity in the Glen Haven area of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore), four pairs of the federally endangered shorebird have made that beach their home for the summer. This easily accessible location provides visitors an excellent opportunity to view a rare bird in its natural habitat, as well as have questions answered by National Park Service employees and volunteers who will be on site throughout the nesting season.
Glen Arbor Art Association features Robert Raack
Upcoming Eventobert Raack of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is a representational watercolor and oil painter who will be presenting a talk on his art at the Glen Arbor Art Association on Thursday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Michigan Land Use Institute publishes Taste the Local Difference guide
Food/Organic LivingThe Michigan Land Use Institute today published its ninth annual Taste the Local Difference farm and food guide. The latest edition of the free, handy, pocket-sized guide is the largest ever. Its 104 pages list more than 250 local farms; 42 wineries, breweries and distilleries; 30 farmers markets; and 82 retail businesses and food artisans, all located in the 10-county region stretching from Manistee to the Mackinac Bridge.
Center Gallery features “Pots and Paintings”
Upcoming Event“Pots and Paintings” fill Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios in Glen Arbor beginning June 1. This collaborative show features the work of painter Beth Bricker and potter Matt McGovern.
County holds household hazardous waste collection June 2
Upcoming EventLeelanau County will collect household hazardous waste and electronics on Saturday June 2. Improper storage and disposal of these materials can result in health and environmental risks. Instead of storing household hazardous materials and risking improper disposal, help the County collect them.
Kids at play
Business FeatureEye droppers and coffee filters await creative kids at Smock Paper Scissors in its new Glen Arbor location (in place of the old TnT Video). Smock Paper Scissors is open weekends from 10 a.m – 3 p.m.
New in town: a cyclery, electric bikes, tie-dye, nautical wear and Asian Carp
Business Feature, Talk of the TownThe most beautiful place in America … the second healthiest nationwide, with the best beaches and chocolate … an epicurean and film destination. How about one more feather for the cap? Leelanau County could become a prime bicycle destination too.
Rob Serbin, community realtor
Business Feature, Local PersonalityRob Serbin seems so familiar to you. His name is on signs all over Leelanau County, his picture regularly appears in local ads, and you read about him in newspaper articles on good causes. Who is this guy, and why do you feel like you should know him, trust him and follow his advice?
Leelanau’s spring treat
Photo SpreadSummer visitors miss the early flowers that bloom as the trees unfurl their leaves, so here is an illustration to give you a taste of that beauty. Leelanau County in May is a glorious experience. Wildflowers spring up on the hardwood forest floor, spreading a carpet of green and white over dead leaves of winter.
Empire Asparagus Festival Poetry Contest Winners
Food/Organic LivingHere are the 2012 Empire Asparagus Festival poetry contest winners: First place, “Will the real asparagus please stand up” by Marcy Branski; Second place, “Asparagusto!” by Jennifer Weil; Third place, “A spare god” by Mary O’Neill