Dart For Art on June 27

Press release The Glen Arbor Art Association is on the run. Join us for fresh morning air and a little exercise at the 3rd annual Dart for Art 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m. This event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Race Director TJ Ewing promises […]

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Safe Passage holds fundraiser concert in Traverse City

From staff reports The Great Lakes Friends of Safe Passage will hold a fundraiser concert featuring Marta Goméz on June 26 at 6 p.m. at the Milliken Auditorium in nearby Traverse City. Tickets are $40. A limited number of discounted tickets for students and children are available on a first come basis. Call (231) 590-6072 […]

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Libby Brydges honored by golf tourney

Press release The ladies of the Dunes Women’s Golf League lost a member and a dear friend this winter, Libby Brydges in a tragic incidence of carbon monoxide poisoning. To celebrate Brydges’ life and love of golf, they are sponsoring a Libby Brydges Memorial Golf Tourney on June 26 at the Dunes Golf Course in […]

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Narrows Minded: Marina wide open for summer

By F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor Since the dismantling of the Narrows Bridge late last year, local residents have become used to taking the long way around either of the Glen Lakes to get to and from homes and businesses in the Glen Arbor area. With summer now underway, seasonal residents and visitors are also […]

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New vision for King’s Challenge

Suiting destination golfers to a tee By Pat Stinson Sun contributor If you haven’t already heard, the King’s Challenge golf course near Sugar Loaf Mountain in Cedar has new owners — and one of them is Bob Kuras, president of The Homestead in Glen Arbor, the largest resort on Lake Michigan in Leelanau County. And, […]

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The Garden grows in Glen Arbor

From staff reports Memorial Weekend saw the dedication of the Glen Arbor Garden on Lake Street, a rehabilitation of the former Township Fire Hall property into a lovely gathering spot of flowers, Championship Trees, benches, picnic tables, and restrooms. Over 300 people came out on a Saturday afternoon to participate in the ribbon cutting, and […]

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Yuck! It’s a tent caterpillar year

From staff reports Once again it is a year for the Tent Caterpillar (also known as the Bag Worm). They can be creepy, they devour the leaves on branches and trees, and are even seen crossing the roads in search of more trees. The downside is that they are messy, and an eyesore. It turns […]

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Park’s Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Environmental Assessment available for public review

Press release The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Lake Michigan Overlooks Environmental Assessment is available for public review until July 6. The Environmental Assessment (EA) describes and analyzes alternative approaches for addressing visitor safety, resource damage and maintenance issues at the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive while continuing to offer the spectacular views at this popular […]

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Summer Singers harmonize again

Press release All adults who like to sing are invited to join the Glen Arbor Art Association’s Summer Singers, who meet every Tuesday from June 23 until the concert, August 11, at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church in Burdickville. No tryout. Just come — once or twice or every time. Last year, 70 people […]

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Empire’s Gnarly Old Man

By Pat Stinson Sun contributor All the farmers drove Mercedes, the occasional BMW, and all that they were farmin’ was a mere hectare or two. What in heaven’s name could be the source of all this wealth? It’s just a funny, gnarled root that some folks nibble for their health. And they call it You […]

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