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Story time for preschoolers
Upcoming EventPress release The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library would like to remind area families with preschool age children that the Library in Empire offers a weekly story time for their enjoyment. The program, called “Stories & More,” is in its seventh year and offers preschoolers, siblings and parents an opportunity to enjoy reading, […]
Glen Arbor Art Association offers fall classes
Upcoming EventPress release Inspiring opportunities await adult students during fall weekends at the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA). The lineup includes four different classes that will give students a chance to explore art through a variety to mediums including painting, knitting, and even meditation. The instructors are accomplished artists and bring impressive credentials and teaching experience […]
Toast the season
Upcoming EventPress release The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association’s annual “Toast the Season” wine trail event will be held on two upcoming weekends: November 7-8 and November 14-15. Tickets are available online at www.lpwines.com. This Leelanau wine trail tour features a special wine pour accompanied by holiday-themed gourmet food at each of the Leelanau Peninsula member wineries. […]
Back to School
Photo SpreadThe University of Virginia and Notre Dame women’s soccer teams (both ranked in the top 10 nationwide) scrimmaged on August 14 at Myles Kimmerly park near Maple City. Virginia often trains at The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor, Michigan. Their head coach Steve Swanson is married to Leland native Julie Polakowski. Photo by Carol Tondreau
New headmaster joins The Leelanau School
Local PersonalityBy Lindsay Simmons Sun contributor Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means it’s back-to-school time for students at The Leelanau School, the private boarding school just north of Glen Arbor, Michigan. Whether they’re returning from vacation or brand new to the campus, students and faculty are guaranteed to see fresh faces. One addition to […]
Area jerky artisans preserve traditions
Business FeaturePat Stinson Sun contributor Just as area bread bakers, brewers, chocolatiers, and wine and ice cream makers have artfully expanded on a basic recipe of essential ingredients, so too have five jerky outlets located within the Glen Arbor Sun’s readership radius: Bunting’s Cedar Market and Pleva’s Meats in Cedar, Gabe’s Country Market in Maple City, […]
“Don’t pave Sleeping Bear!”
Investigative ArticleFrom Staff Reports A group of citizens in the Glen Arbor, Michigan, area has recently formed under the banner of “Preserve the Forest” to oppose the asphalt paving of Segment 5, of the Leelanau Heritage Scenic Heritage Route Trailway, a portion of the 27 mile long, multi-use trail, planned for Leelanau and Benzie Counties. According […]
Barb’s Bakery: “life, warmth and connection to people:
Business Feature, Local PersonalityBy Jenny Robertson Sun contributor Glen Arbor, Michigan lost a bit of its warmth and sweetness this year with the closing of Barb’s Country Oven. After a great run of 20 years on the corner of Lake Street and M-22, proprietor Barbara Richardson pulled up her sign, turned off her oven, and moved her wooden […]
To the rescue
Poetry/EssayBy F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor Garnet pushed the loaded shopping cart into the humid gloom of the parking lot, whose lights had already been extinguished. Behind her, the storeowner said goodnight and locked the Mercantile’s double glass doors before hurrying to his Jeep. As she opened her trunk, she felt cold, fat drops of […]
All-Michigan website weaves community
Business Feature, Local PersonalityBy F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor Chances are you’ve seen Andy McFarlane hard at work, although you may never have met the 44-year-old web designer and indefatigable entrepreneur. His comprehensive website Absolute Michigan hosts, promotes, and provokes lively interchange, showcasing a multitude of Michiganders, Michigania, Michitwitters, and much more. The “All Michigan, All the Time” […]