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Government shutdown averted, Lakeshore celebrates National Park Week
Sports/Adventure, Upcoming EventJoin in the celebration of our country’s 394 national park sites right in your own backyard at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The theme for National Park Week 2011 is “Healthy Parks, Healthy People.” Get moving and attend a FREE Park Ranger-led program or just get to the park and enjoy some of the healthy activities the National Lakeshore has to offer during National Park Week, April 16-24.
Sutherlands Back from Spearfishing the Bahamas
Dispatch from Afar, Local PersonalityWe are back from a great winter on Spanish Wells in the Bahamas. Fisher, Maggie and I spent many days spearfishing as the weather was the best we have seen it in a long time. There were many large sized Mutton fish, Hogfish, Margots and Grouper this season.
Original 3rd Coast Lineup Plays Saturdays at Art’s
Upcoming EventFor the second year in a row, the Original 3rd Coast lineup of Dick Anthony, Patrick Niemisto, and Chris Skellenger will play Saturdays in April at Art’s Bar in Glen Arbor. Come join this month long reunion and enjoy suds and great music.
Glen Arbor Art Association Releases Artist in Residence Schedule
Upcoming EventThe Glen Arbor Art Association has released its 2011 Artists in Residence schedule and presentation dates. The Art Association is located behind Lake Street Studios across from Cherry Republic in downtown Glen Arbor. For more information call (231) 334-6112, email office@glenarborart.org or visit www.glenarborart.org.
New Transportation Coalition Seeks to Move Michigan Forward
Investigative ArticleMaking Michigan’s towns and economies more robust through transportation policy reform and smart investments in roads and bridges is the ambition behind Transportation For Michigan (Trans4M). The new coalition was announced today during a statewide telephone press conference.
Leelanau Second Healthiest County in Michigan
Sports/AdventureLeelanau County ranks second in the state in health, according to a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute. The study is based on healthy outcomes — a measure of length and quality of life — and health factors, which measures health behaviors, access to and quality of clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment.
“From Women’s Hands” art show returns to Traverse City
Upcoming EventDon’t miss this rare opportunity to view and purchase artwork from over 100 Michigan artists under one roof. Enjoy music, refreshments, original films and support the Women’s Cancer Fund. From Women’s Hands is a one-of-a-kind, all-female art exhibition and sale. It is also a fundraiser for the Women’s Cancer Center. After a two-year hiatus, this year’s show looks to be the best one yet.
Park offers Saturdays at the Lakeshore in April
Upcoming EventAttend a ranger-led program at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this April during “Saturdays at the Lakeshore”. Explore the park while learning about myths and legends, spring love , becoming a Junior Ranger, and figuring out what is lurking in the trees, all while getting healthy. Join a Park Ranger as they share some of their favorite places.
Glen Lake Association offers boat wash workshop
Investigative Article, Upcoming EventA boat wash workshop will be held on April 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Leelanau Community Government Center Community Meeting Room, lower level. Learn protocol for washing your own watercraft and recreational equipment and the importance of using the boat wash at the DNR site on Little Glen Lake.
Leelanau Chamber to hold first annual Bird Fest
Upcoming EventThe Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold its first annual Bird Fest, June 1-5. This event is billed as “a unique birding festival with a conservation theme.” The festival will offer a wide variety of unique field trips including Birding by Tallship, endangered Great Lakes Piping Plovers, a 300 acre prairie, and pontoon boat to the Leelanau Conservancy’s Cedar River Preserve.