Biking: the enjoyable and economical choice

By Forest Mullins Sun contributor When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.” —H.G. Wells More and more locals are choosing to pedal past the pumps as they replace their automobiles for bicycles. Over the last six months Americans have been driving less as […]

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Peterson’s “Forever Crystal” painting emphasizes four seasons of beauty

By Joanne Bender Sun contributor While enjoying the privilege of viewing Glen Lake artist Ted Peterson’s watercolor, “Forever Crystal” for the first time, the title of Leif Enger’s best-selling novel, Peace Like A River popped into my mind … and heart. There it was! The painting spoke to me of peace, the circle of life […]

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Malteds are Ripe in the Land of the Sleeping Bear

By Norm Wheeler Sun editor “Full calories are the delicious moments of your autobiography.” From The Taste of Life, by Jerome Stern. OK, so they’re not good for you. As we the people of the most obese nation in the history of the world try to grow fat conscious, shrink our mudslides, and lose our […]

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A fest of art and fine food

Press release La Becasse Restaurant in Burdickville is presenting its first art exhibition, featuring two Grand Rapids artists, Tommy Allen and Michael Pfleghaar. The exhibition “Feast” celebrates work inspired by Michigan’s lakes and landscapes, as well as still life interiors. The intimate cottage-like setting of La Becasse and its menu of French country cuisine by […]

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Enjoy Tennessee old-time music over tea

Press release The Corn Pone Stars from Nashville, Tenn. will play an old-time music concert with special guests from the Von Sack Family Singers at Great Lakes Tea and Spice in Glen Arbor on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. The tea shop is located behind the Sleeping Bear Animal Clinic on Lake Isle Street. […]

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Glen Lake Association named “Best in Michigan”

Press release The Michigan Lake and Stream Association has awarded the Glen Lake Association its top honor for 2008. The Leelanau County nonprofit organization is the recipient of the “Michigan Inland Lake Steward of the Year Award.” Photo by Jeff Rabidoux The designation recognizes the Glen Lake Association (GLA) as the benchmark for other lake […]

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Summer Singers to croon

Press release The Glen Arbor Art Association’s Summer Singers will present a concert Tuesday, August 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church in Burdickville. The 55-voice choir, which draws its members from Leelanau, Grand Traverse and Benzie counties, will sing a widely varied program of secular and sacred […]

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Leelanau Wine and Food Festival

Press release This year’s Leelanau Wine and Food Festival will take place on Saturday, August 9 from noon to 6 p.m. at Haserot Park in Northport. It’s one of the county’s two annual wine festivals and brings together 17 wineries, a brewery and a hard cider maker along with seven vendors featuring local foods. The […]

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Library holds thirtieth annual vintage book sale

Press release Thirty years ago, in July 1978, the Glen Lake Community Library held its first book sale to raise funds for the library. Now, 30 years later, with thousands of books donated and hundreds of volunteer hours spent sorting and organizing those books, the community can continue to show its support for the library […]

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Ruth Conklin Gallery hosts seventh annual Sticks Trunk Show

Press release Sarah Grant, creator/owner of Sticks Furniture and Object Art, will appear as a guest artist at the seventh annual Sticks Trunk Show, July 31-August 2 at Ruth Conklin Gallery. Hours for the exhibition and personal appointments with Ms. Grant and staff for custom orders are from 2:30-5 p.m. Thursday, July 31 and 10 […]

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