Thursday, July 24 2008
Monday-Friday - Weekends on Occasion
The News...
You can follow along with the latest news & photos from the Leelanau Blog or scan below for an archive of stories from Leelanau, Traverse City and Michigan over the last few months.
2008 Suttons Bay Jazzfest
The annual Suttons Bay Jazzfest takes place this Saturday, July 26 at Marina Park in Suttons Bay. The event features fine wines and food from the Leelanau Peninsula and world-class jazz music. This year's lineup includes hris Copeland Big Band Featuring Harry Goldson and Claudia Schmidt, Tad Weed Trio, Betty Joplin Quartet, Cooper, Hay, Van [...]
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The Leelanau Almanac
ShugarTime-2, photo by jakphoto
News & such
While we aren't updating every day during the summer, we will try and post news and photos and such here. Here are the stories from last week and you can also get weather forecasts and links to comments below!
Coming Events
This weekend, you can look forward to events including the Art [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 17-23, 2008
Serenity by Stacy Niedzwieck (click photo for wallpaper-sized image)
We're not doing daily news & weather updates until fall, but you can check weather for the week from Weather Underground and here's a few stories & photos that that caught our eye last week:
Taste of Dehli from the Record-Eagle tells the story of New Dehli natives [...]
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Annie Gallup in Glen Arbor
The Glen Arbor Art Association welcomes singer/songwriter Annie Gallup to the Studio Stage/Lake Street Studios (in case of rain, location is Glen Arbor Town Hall) this Wednesday (July 23) at 8 PM. Head over to the Glen Arbor Art Association web site or call 334-6112 for details!
Annie grew up in Michigan and taught herself to [...]
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For the rest of the summer Leelanau.com will go to a summer schedule. That means that some days we'll update the site and this blog and other days we won't.
We will of course continue to post our weekly email newsletter (sign up on our home page) and you can check events in the Leelanau Calendar [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 10-16, 2008
Baled hay (South French Rd) by John Levanen
News from the Week
Last week's news was (as usual) mostly events. We did have a nice Fireworks video from Ken Scott (featuring music from Song of the Lakes) and a cool Sleeping Bear Dunes photo.
The Week's Weather
We had a good deal of sun and (other than Sunday) very [...]
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North Bar Lake Skimboard Competition
The first annual North Bar Lake Skimboard Competition takes place this Saturday (July 19) at North Bar Lake just north of Empire.
Registration is from 10 to noon and the competition starts at 1 PM. For details, please call Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak at 231.326.WAVE (9283).
photo: Goofyfooted by Andy McFarlane
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Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair & Northport Women's Club Home Tour
Wednesday is apparently Women's Club Day in Leelanau County.
The Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair takes place from 10 AM - 4 PM this Wednesday (Jul 16) at the Glen Arbor Town Hall. It showcases fine arts and quality crafts and all profits are used for scholarships. Call 326-6084 for details!
On July 16th (that's Wednesday [...]
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Sleeping Bear Dunes by mikeh5856
This is part of Mike's great set of Leelanau photos (slideshow). Have a great weekend!
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Ken Scott presents the 2008 Fourth of July fireworks
Photographer Ken Scott has put together a great photo show from the Leland Fireworks, complete with a classic track Pearl of America from Song of the Lakes. It's just great, so check it out!
Watch Leland Fireworks ... 2008 on YouTube.
Ken notes that this is a community sponsored event that needs your support, especially if you [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of July 3-9, 2008
Northport Marina by Bean in Sylvan Lake
News from the Week
In addition to posts about the Leelanau Artists Market and the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Concert, the week's news included a report that the cherry harvest is just getting underway in Leelanau, a free well water testing day (next Monday) and the release of a CD [...]
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Songs from the Circle CD release Celebration
Tonight (Wednesday, July 9) in Harbor Square in Leland (behind Leelanau Books) from 7 - 9 pm, Doug Hansen and band will sing and play music from the just-released CD Songs from the Circle!
Everyone is invited (it's free) and CDs will be available. 100% of proceeds benefit programs at Leelanau Children's Center in Leland & [...]
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Free Well Water Testing for Leelanau County
MSU Extension will be offering free well water testing on Monday, July 14, 2008. Here's how it works:
The screening will test for nitrates, nitrites and triazine pesticides in drinking water. (Testing your water for other things can be done through the Health Dept.)
Stop in at the MSU Extension office (suite #107 at the Leelanau [...]
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Cherry harvest beginning this week in Leelanau
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that although the National Cherry Festival is underway, most cherry growers are about a week behind due to cooler than normal temps:
The sweet cherry harvest in Leelanau County should start by the end of this week, said Al Steimel, general manager of Leelanau Fruit along M-22 near Suttons Bay.
"It's not [...]
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Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Concert
The annual Manitou Music Festival Dune Concert takes place this Sunday (July 13, 2008) at 7 PM at the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb. This year is the 10th Annual (amazing) and the theme is Two Cellos Ride the Dunes: Crispin Campbell & Eugene Friesen. Crispin Campbell is the former MMF Artistic Director and Eugene Friesen [...]
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Leelanau Artists Market - 2nd Saturday in July
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center Artist's Market takes place every year on the second Saturday of July - Saturday July 12th 2008 from 10 AM - 5 PM. There will be upwards of 70 booths on the lawn and inside of the Old Art Building, including food booths and a free kid's booth.
Call 231-256-2131 or [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the week of June 26 - July 2, 2008
Shalda Creek by jsorbieus
News from the Week
The most emailed to me story for quite sometime was news that the Grand Traverse Lighthouse is in the running for free new windows. Click over and vote! The rest was all events and me being too busy to post news!
The Week's Weather
There was a little bit of rain [...]
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July 2008
Each month we make a post where you can let people know what you're thinking about stories in the news items, tell about some fun things you did (or want to do) and share your observations of what's happening in the great outdoors.
July in Leelanau is a time for picnics and parties, fireworks and family [...]
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Help the Grand Traverse Lighthouse get new windows!
JELD-WEN Windows & Doors is holding the JELD-WEN Lighthouse Restoration Initiative. People from all over can vote for their favorite lighthouse and the winning lighthouse will receive all-new windows and doors. The only Michigan lighthouse is located right here in Leelanau County - the Grand Traverse Lighthouse!
Clear here to cast your vote, send to your [...]
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Leelanau 4th of July Calendar
Through a variety of sources, we've come up with our Leelanau Fourth of July event listing. Did we miss something? Post a comment letting us know below!
Leland Patriotic Sing on the Village Green at 8 PM on July 3rd
Leland Fireworks on Tuesday, July 3rd
July 4th Flag Raising at Old Settlers Park, 10 AM
Glen Arbor parade [...]
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Kid's Fishing Day - Sunday, June 29
The Leelanau Enterprise reports that this Sunday (Jun 29) from 11 AM - 3 PM is the fourth annual Kids Fishing Day at the former Veronica Valley Golf Course (map). They say that while the state has been slow in forwarding funds for the sale to the county as a park, owners Bill and Diane [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of June 19 - 25, 2008
6 Acre iris farm M72 Leelanau Co MI by 1Cher
News from the Week
Last week had some of the coolest articles in a while with features on the construction of a new light for the South Manitou Island Lighthouse (with photos!), an aerial photo (wallpaper-sized) of the village of Suttons Bay before the marina, a feature [...]
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How will Turtle Creek impact Leelanau Sands?
The Leelanau Enterprise has a feature that explores how the new Turtle Creek Casino in Acme might impact the Grand Traverse Band's first casino (and major Leelanau county employer and economic driver), Leelanau Sands.
...(Ron Olson, CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of the GTB) said the GTB is “very aware of the fact Turtle Creek will [...]
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Strawberries are ready to pick!
Taste the Local Difference says that strawberries are ready to pick! They have a great list of Leelanau farm markets and local food providers.
From Absolute Michigan (where you can also get recipes for Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Sorbet):
Strawberries are grown in every county of Michigan and your fun fact of the day is that 53% [...]
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Annual Cedar Polka Festival
The annual Cedar Polka Festival runs Thursday through Sunday (July 3-6). Highlights include a parade on Saturday at noon, softball tournament, a polka mass and (of course) polka under the big, big tent with the big names of polka.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
The 27th annual Cedar Polka Festival begins with the flag raising ceremony at [...]
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Suttons Bay … before the harbor
I'm always happy when it's a slow news day and I can wander through Don Harrison's incredible collection of Northern Michigan postcards. He has hundreds of cool Leelanau ones and I always learn something new as a result.
Today I learned that Suttons Bay hasn't had that great marina (modern aerial photo) for as long as [...]
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A new light for the South Manitou Island Lighthouse
You can click the pics above for a slideshow of photos of the new third order Fresnel lens being built for the South Manitou Island Lighthouse Project by Artworks Florida.
The Relight the Light project seeks to fabricate and install replica third order Fresnel Lens in the lantern room of the South [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of June 12-18, 2008
Tales of The Crib by jimflix
News from the Week
Agriculture was the featured topic this week, with stories including a feature on the weekly Leelanau farmers markets and the 2008 regional farm & farm market guide from Taste the Local Difference and news that Bingham Township planners have recommended adoption of agritourism language into township zoning. [...]
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Leelanau Children's Center Silent Auction
The annual Leelanau Children's Center Silent Auction takes place on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 6-10 PM at Gill's Pier Vineyard and Winery (on M22/North of Leland). Tickets are $10 advance ($15 door). The event is one of the major fundraisers supporting preschool programs in both Leland & Northport and features a wide range donated [...]
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Leelanau Farm Markets (and a Farm Market Guide)
The Leelanau Farmers Markets are now in their 8th season and feature fresh, Leelanau County produce and farm products. Here are the locations and times:
Glen Arbor(downtown, behind the Township Hall) 9am-1pm
Tuesdays, June 17 – September 2, 2008
Leland (parking lot across from The Bluebird Restaurant) 9am – Noon
Thursdays, June 19 - September 4, 2008
Northport (The Depot [...]
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The River - Miniature Golf & Family Fun in Glen Arbor
The River at Crystal Bend in Glen Arbor features Miniature Golf, Carriage Rides, Free Wireless, Birthday Parties, Rustic Trading Post & More!
Latest Giveaway!
The last question was apparently too easy, so here's a tougher one:
Who was the first European explorer to record a sighting of the Sleeping Bear, when did they sight it and what did [...]
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Heartwood Furniture & Fine Art Show
The Heartwood Furniture & Fine Art Show, an annual showcase of handmade furniture and art by Northern Michigan's finest artisans benefiting the Leelanau Community Cultural Center, will be held this weekend (June 20-22, 2008) at the Old Art Building in Leland.
The Opening Reception takes place on Friday from 6-8 PM and the exhibition continues on [...]
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Leelanau Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble Concert
Update from Jolynn Paige of Paige Pro Communications!
Over 300 people attended the 15th anniversary gala celebration of the Leelanau Children's Choir and Youth Ensemble, under the stellar direction of Margaret Bell. Approximately 70 students, some returning alumnae, performed at Northport Community Arts center last Friday evening (June 20th). The audience was thoroughly entertained by [...]
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Bingham planners recommend agritourism
In Planners back adoption of 'agritourism' language the Leelanau Enterprise reports that Bingham Towship's Planning Commission has recommended an amendment to township zoning:
The proposed new zoning ordinance provisions may make it easier for the owners of farms and other agriculturally zoned properties to engage in businesses related to farming that will bring more tourists to [...]
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The Beach Bards: by heart poetry, storytelling and music
Next Friday (Jun 20) the Beach Bards return for another season of by heart poetry, storytelling and music. This Leelanau summer tradition takes place every Friday evening on the Leelanau School Beach in Glen Arbor at 8:30, June 20 - Aug. 22 and is really a tremendous experience for all ages. At the fee of [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of June 5-11, 2008
Peterson Park by Pentax K1000 Gal (part of her Leelanau set)
News from the Week
It must be summer because stories from the week were pretty much events (Saturdays at the Lakeshore, Suttons Bay Art Walk, a concert and workshop from Joel Mabus) and then a photo of a Gills Pier Sunset and a sailboat in the [...]
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Gills Pier Sunset
The photo is Gills Pier Sunset by newsgirl23, one of many cool photos added recently to the Leelanau.com group on the photo-sharing site Flickr.
It's where we get many of the photos featured on Leelanau.com and we'd love to share yours with our readers as well!
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Suttons Bay Summer Solstice Art Walk
The village of Suttons Bay will host its 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Art Walk on Friday, June 20, 2008. The event features galleries & shops in the village partnering with Leelanau wineries for a perfect summer evening. From 5-9 PM each gallery and shop will host an artist and their work, along with wine [...]
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Saturdays at the Lakeshore - June 2008
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's "Saturdays at the Lakeshore" continues through the month of June. You meet at 1 PM at the Visitor Center in Empire on M-72. Then it's a short drive to the program/hike location (ends at about 3 PM). Each week, a different topic and location in the National Lakeshore will [...]
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Ghost Ship on Suttons Bay by Jim Sorbie
Jim captured this awesome photo in yesterday's fog on Suttons Bay. It's part of his Boats set - be sure to check it out bigger.
Have a great weekend!
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Joel Mabus Concert and Workshop
The Glen Arbor Art Association brings Michigan folk legend Joel Mabus to the Leelanau School next Saturday (Jun 14) at 8 PM.
Joel is a gifted and humorous guy who has 18 albums to his credit and has performed with folk music stars like John Prine, Joan Baez & Tom Paxton. You can learn more about [...]
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Leelanau News Almanac for May 29 - June 4, 2008
French Lilac Detail by Andy McFarlane
News from the Week
Stories from the week included a look at the Sleeping Bear Dunes Management Plan options and meetings, the 2008 summer tourism forecast for Leelanau (down, but not disastrous) and metalsmith Bob Purvis and his summer artist residency at the Old Art Building.
The Week's Weather
The weather felt vaguely [...]
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Bob Purvis, 2008 Artist in Residence
A reception and exhibit for the Leelanau Community Cultural Center's 2008 Artist in Residence, Bob Purvis, is planned for June 6, 7, and 8 at the Old Art Building in Leland. The opening reception takes place from 5-8 PM on Friday and will feature a selection of original sculpture and furniture and a digital [...]
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Annual Leland Wine & Food Festival
The annual Leland Wine Festival will be held next Saturday (June 14) from Noon - 6 PM. Now in its 23rd year, it is the "Grandfather" of Michigan wine festivals and will include local wineries, local food vendors, and live music from The Fabulous Horndogs.
More at the Leland Chamber of Commerce web site including the [...]
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June 2008
Each month we make a post where you can let people know what you're thinking about stories in the news items, tell about some fun things you did (or want to do) and share your observations of what's happening in the great outdoors.
June in Leelanau means graduation, strawberries, baseball and the return of bare feet [...]
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Sleeping Bear Dunes General Management Plan meetings
From the current edition of the Glen Arbor Sun:
In early June, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (the local branch of the National Park Service) will hold three identical public meetings on consecutive days to present four action alternatives, including the Park's "preferred alternative," for a new General Management Plan (GMP), and solicit public comments [...]
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Summer tourism forecast for Leelanau
In Tourism view: 'Soft, not disaster", the Leelanau Enterprise takes a look at summer tourism forecasts for our area from MSU tourism expert and professor emeritus Don Holecek. Holecek (whose full report can be seen through Absolute Michigan) said:
“Where there’ll be some impact is on the ‘weekend travelers,’ who will try to find ways of [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of May 22-28, 2008
Blue Sky and Blossoms and Bokeh by Andy McFarlane (Cherry Blossoms 2008 set)
News from the Week
The week's top story was the 2008 Tour de Leelanau. Taylor Tolleson of BMC took first place in the very close men's race (followed by Bissell riders Ben Jacques-Maynes and Teddy King) while the women's race was won handily by [...]
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Leelanau wineries host Premium Pour wine event
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association introduces the first ever Premium Pour, to take place Saturday June 7, 2008. This unique event features a special tasting of 1-2 rare, library and estate wines from each of the nine Leelanau Peninsula wineries listed below.
It's a high touch, more intimate event designed for the wine taster looking to [...]
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2008 Tour de Leelanau report
The 2008 Tour de Leelanau bike race took place on Sunday. BMC's Taylor Tolleson took first place in the very close men's race (followed by Bissell riders Ben Jacques-Maynes and Teddy King) while the women's race was blown wide open by Anne Samplonius of Cheerwine, who finished over 2 minutes ahead of teammate Leigh Hobson [...]
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Leelanau Memorial Day Observances
The Leelanau Enterprise has a feature on two Memorial Day ceremonies. On Monday at 9:30 AM at the County Government Center (near Suttons Bay) retired Brigadier Gen. Charles F. Briggs, (Ret.) will speak and there will also be a flag raising ceremony.
At 10:30 at the Leelanau Township Cemetery in Northport , there will be a [...]
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Jam for Youth concert - foster care transition benefit
The Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative (MYOI) will be holding the Jam for Youth benefit concert at the City Opera House on Thursday May 29th, from 7 to 10:30 pm. The MYOI is designed to help youth, 14 to 23 years old, as they navigate the difficult road to independence after leaving foster care. All proceeds from this [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of May 15-21, 2008
Descent by John Clement Howe (Tour de Leelanau set)
News from the Week
In addition to a few upcoming events, stories from the week included our new Leelanau Art Events page, a photo of an Edsel at Northport's Cars in the Park, writeups on the Leelanau Township Library and the Leland Township Harbor & Marina and a bit of a rant [...]
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Leelanau Art Events
Seeing a number of art events in the calendar made me think that it would be nice to have a page listing upcoming art events. We'll try and keep this updated but you can also view current Leelanau art events in the Leelanau Calendar!
Reception for Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman
Artists' reception for Melanie Parke and [...]
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Northport Cars in the Park
The annual Cars in the Park takes place this Saturday (May 24) at Haserot Park in Northport. The event features antiques, hot rods, sports cars along with games, prizes, food and music. It is free to attend and benefits the Northport-Omena Firefighters Association.
You can read a story from last year in the Leelanau [...]
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The Leelanau Township Library
The Leelanau Township Library is the oldest library in Leelanau County. History shows this library dating back to at least 1856. Historians have the Rev. George Smith to thank for that date, as he mentions it in his diary that year. The current building was dedicated in 1968 and opened for public use and perusal.
Today [...]
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Let's talk about the weather
I titled this photo "Mostly cloudy with rain" to call attention to something that has been bothering me.
For the last three weekends, our weather forecast has been absolutely terrible. The weather itself doesn't seem to be paying attention, and folks in Leelanau County have been rewarded with three pretty darn nice spring weekends. Sure, there [...]
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Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report
Last update: May 15 Sweets are pretty much done, but tart cherry trees are in full bloom to passing full. With cool temps in the forecast until Thursday, there's a chance we'll have some left for Memorial Day weekend!
Here's a slideshow of 2008 Cherry Blossom photos!
Dr. Nikki Rothwell, director of the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research [...]
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Leland Township Harbor and Marina
??????The Leland Township Harbor and Marina provides 45 transient slips and 1 commercial slip. Services that are available are: radio (Ch. 16 & 9), transient dockage, gasoline and diesel, water, restrooms and showers, holding tank pump-out, launch ramp, picnic tables/grill, playground/park, dog run, electricity: 110V., 30 amp- 220V., 50 amp.
Its global coordinates are: 45° [...]
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Village Green Plant Sale - Memorial Day Weekend!
The Annual Plant Sale on the Village Green in Leland is coming! Last fall and this spring the Leelanau Conservancy Wildflower Rescue Committee dug up, potted and whisked native wildflowers out of the path of impending development. Now is your chance to purchase unusual natives like ferns, trout lilies and trillium, along with a huge [...]
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Indiana Jones and the Odyssey of the Mind!
On Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6 PM the Bay Theatre in Suttons Bay will present a special premiere showing of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Rated PG-13).
Leland Division 1 and 2 Odyssey of the Mind teams both captured 1st place at the regional and state competitions and now move on [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for May 8-14, 2008
Sleeping Bear by kuku4manitou
News from the Week
News from the week included the launch of our Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report (they're looking amazing!), a link to a massive Sleeping Bear Dunes travel feature that we produced on Absolute Michigan, Saturday educational walks in the Lakeshore for May (frogs, beavers, wildflowers & birds!), an article on this [...]
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Cedar River
A beautiful river that winds it way north, from the bottom of the Leelanau Peninsula to South Lake Leelanau. The river bends and twists through the Solon swamp, finally emptying into South Lake Leelanau. The current is negligible so canoers and kayakers will have no problem negotiating the river. Plus, there are many opportunities [...]
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2008 Tour de Leelanau - Sunday, May 25
The 2008 Priority Health Tour de Leelanau bicycle race will be held next Sunday (May 25). This race is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union, UCI, and USA Cycling and is a heck of a lot of fun! It had been held in September but is moving to Memorial Day Weekend this year. [...]
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Leland & St Mary Schools present Annie
Leland Public School and St. Mary's School once again join forces under the direction of Jeremy John Evans to bring you a fabulous musical production with a cast and crew of over 70 students.
Based on the popular comic strip that was first published in 1923, ANNIE tells the story of how a young, optimistic orphan [...]
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Empire Asparagus Festival - Third Weekend in May
The 5th Annual Empire Asparagus Festival will be held this weekend (May 16-18, 2008) and features a slew of asparagus-themed events including the premier of Asparagus: The Movie, a poetry reading/reception, fun run (or walk), Asparagus Eats (soup & more), Asparagus recipe contest, a 3 PM Asparagus Parade, local wine tasting and much more.
Much more [...]
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Saturdays at the Lakeshore in May
Every Saturday in May the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will hold a ranger-led, educational walk in the Lakeshore. Meet at the Visitor Center in Empire on Saturdays at 1 PM. Here are the topics:
May 10 - The World of Frogs - What would spring be without the sound of frogs? Why are they [...]
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Explore the Sleeping Bear Dunes
Over on our Absolute Michigan web site, we're featuring Leelanau's own National Lakeshore in Dig Michigan: Sleeping Bear Dunes. It begins:
The October 21, 1970 Act of Congress that established the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore declared that "...the Congress finds that certain outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations, and ancient glacial phenomena, exist [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of May 1-8, 2008
Sleeping Bear Dunes 0822 by SNiedzwiecki
News from the Week
In addition to some upcoming events, we posted the Leelanau Cherry Blossom Report (which we're updating as the blossoms update!)
The Week's Weather
The weather was what you want from spring, some sun, some rain and not too hot allowing blossoms and buds to develop slowly.
May 1, 2008: Light [...]
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Spring at the Bufka Farm
Dan took this photo of The Bufka Farm last weekend. He has several more photos from around the county and area on Saturday.
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Mother's Day Brunch for Habitat for Humanity
The Leelanau School in Glen Arbor is hosting a Mother's Day Brunch this Sunday (May 11) from 10 AM to 2 PM to benefit Leelanau County Habitat for Humanity. This is a terrific brunch for the whole family and funds raised will help pay for a habitat house that is currently under construction in Maple [...]
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May 2008
Every month we make a post where you can let folks know about news items, fun things you did and observations of what's happening in the great outdoors.
Every May we know we can expect cherry blossoms and the beginning of the summer travel season.
This May on Leelanau.com, we're also going to be focusing on summer [...]
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Downtown Traverse City Art Walk
Traverse City hosts a Downtown Art Walk tomorrow night (Friday, May 2) from 5-9 PM.
You're invited to enjoy a self guided tour of galleries and exhibits in Downtown Traverse City featuring local art and wine. Visit each participating location, receive a stamp and enter to win a $500 Downtown Shopping Spree. Walking guides will be [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of April 24 - 30, 2008
Fog Bank by John Levanen
News from the Week
Stories this week were pretty much events, but there was a very cool video about "Leland Blues".
The Week's Weather
We had a nice warm end of the week last week and have spent most of the rest of the time in the 40s and 50s. I get the sense [...]
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Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour
The Leelanau County Cherry Blossom Tour has been scheduled for Saturday, May 10 from 11 AM - 2 PM. The Tour is sponsored by the Leelanau Conservation District, Leelanau Conservancy and the Leelanau Enterprise, with several other organizations presenting a tour of orchards with a leisurely FREE bus ride for folks of all ages (wheelchair [...]
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The Grand Vision Leelanau Workshop
The Leelanau County Workshop for The Grand Vision will be held next Thursday (May 8th) at 6:30 p.m. at Suttons Bay High School.
The Grand Vision is a regional transportation and land use planning project that will help determine spending on transportation projects in the Grand Traverse region for years to come. Participants will be using [...]
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Leland Blues video
From Posts: The Becky Thatcher Designs blog:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyerr-UuqmI
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Leelanau Chamber Business Expo
The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hosts their annual Leelanau Business Expo next Wednesday (Apr 30) from 11 AM - 6 PM at the Strongheart Center in Peshawbestown.
The event is free to the public and the Leelanau Enterprise reports that over 100 businesses will be exhibiting.
Event co-organizer Jackie Morrison expects a full house of exhibitors, [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of April 17-23, 2008
Birch by Andy McFarlane
News from the Week
News from the week included news that Brad Lutz will not pursue his option on Sugar Loaf and the story of not one but TWO state championship teams from Leland in the Michigan Odyssey of the Mind competition, and a cool photo of daffodils.
The Week's Weather
The weather has been [...]
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Earth Day Daffodils
The photo is Daffodils II, and I'd like to wish everyone out there a happy Earth Day (and tell you that the daffodils came out yesterday!).
Come to the parade in TC Saturday too!
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Leland Odyssey of the Mind: 2008 State Champions!
Here's a page with information about team fundraisers and reports from the World Finals!
On Saturday in Grand Rapids two teams from Leland took the gold medal in their respective divisions in the Michigan Odyssey of the Mind State meet.
Both teams competed in the Tee Structure competition which required them to design and build a structure [...]
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Crystal River
The Crystal River is a perfect river for a nice leisurely float, its crystal clear waters allows you to see right down to the river bed, and are perfect for swimming. Canoeing or kayaking the main stretch of river takes 2-3 hours, spanning 7 miles, most of which are in the Sleeping Bear National Park. [...]
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Grand Traverse Earth Day Parade
While Earth Day is next Tuesday (Apr 22), the 2008 Grand Traverse Earth Day Parade takes place next Saturday (Apr 26) at noon.
In addition to the parade through downtown Traverse City, there will be a "zero-waste" community picnic at Hannah Park (on the river) following the parade . There will also be a puppet & [...]
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Lutz won't pursue option on Sugar Loaf
The Record-Eagle (and today's Enterprise) report that Brad Lutz, who signed a purchase agreement for the resort in February, announced Tuesday he won't close because he hasn't finished his review of the deal.
"We're still very interested in Sugar Loaf. We've done a lot of work out there and we still have a good plan for [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of April 10-16, 2008
Trumpet Call by greencottage
News from the Week
News from the week included a $300 poster contest for the Suttons Bay Art Festival, Steve Smiley's home energy setup and his thoughts about changing energy generation in Leelanau County, a bunch of national media attention for Leelanau's Black Star Farms and a ton of new items trails, towns [...]
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The Leland Library
The Leland Township Public Library staff, board, and volunteers work to offer information and educational services in both traditional and innovative ways that anticipate the needs of their growing and changing population. Free wireless internet makes it easy to keep up to date with news, events and more. DVDs are available to rent and books [...]
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Energy for change in Leelanau County
April is a month that folks seem to think about more wisely using resources. This week's Enterprise has a nice feature on community power consultant and Leelanau resident Steve Smiley.
Smiley’s home serves as a case study for the Michigan Energy Office, Department of Labor & Economic Growth and is an example of energy (and fuel) [...]
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Glen Lake Community Library
The library has served the residents of Empire, Glen Arbor, and Kasson townships since 1977. The library was first housed in an annex of the former Bolton Department Store building in Empire. In 1983, the library moved down the street to its current location, previously used as the Empire Fire Hall. Over the past few [...]
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Glen Haven
Glen Haven was first a refuge for schooner and steamboats traversing Lake Michigan from Chicago to the Straits of Mackinaw. When these boats would dock at Glen Haven they would be restocked with fuel (wood), fresh food, and additional supplies. As Glen Haven grew, farmers and lumbermen shipped their products out of the dock at [...]
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Suttons Bay Art Festival poster contest
The Suttons Bay Art Festival (August 2nd and 3rd, 2008) is holding a contest to design a poster for this year's festival with a prize of $300. You can use paint, markers, photography, digital art, crayons, chalk - whatever! The winning design will be used for the poster and T-shirts sold at the Art Festival.
Poster [...]
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Hall Beach
Also known as Vans, and located on the best stretch of beach in Leelanau County (then again aren't they all), Hall Beach is right next to the south side of the Leland Harbor breakwall. The beach is perfect sand and the floor of the lake is the same, no rocks to hurt your feet. The [...]
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Kehl Lake Trails (Leg Lake)
Nearly 3/4 of Kehl Lake is undeveloped, a rare gem in Leelanau County. It is a perfect place for a hike, with two trails totaling 2 miles. The trails leads hikers through open fields that used to be the Kehl's family farmland, and virgin forests with 200 year old trees. At the end of the [...]
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The Great Lakes Schoolship (Inland Seas Education Association)
The Inland Seas Education Association (ISEA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help people of all ages experience the science and spirit of the Great Lakes through shipboard and on-shore programs. The knowledge gained through these experiences will provide the leadership, understanding and commitment needed for the long-term stewardship of the Great Lakes.
ISEA [...]
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Exposures 2008 Open House & Exhibition
The Exposures Open House will be held Friday (Apr 25) at the Old Art Building. The event features an exhibition of work from this year's Exposures magazine along with refreshments and music. The opening reception is on Friday, April 25 from 5 to 8 pm featuring original artwork, essay and poetry readings, hors d'oeuvres and [...]
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Heady days for Black Star Farms
Leelanau's Black Star Farms is enjoying an amazing run of good news.
After being named one of bedandbreakfast.com's Top Ten Eco-Friendly Inns, they were invited to provide a prize for Wheel of Fortune's Green Week. The show will reportedly air tonight (Apr 11) at 7 PM on WPBN TV 7&4, and a contestant did win the [...]
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Leelanau Historical Museum
The Leelanau Historical Museum is located in Leland, overlooking the Carp (Leland) River. The museum's exhibits are designed "to reflect the cultural history of the Leelanau Peninsula and its islands from the time of first human habitation." The displays change every few month and are always beautifully presented. The Anishnabek Exhibit is a permanent [...]
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Leelanau County 4-H Expo
All 4-H members, parents, families and the general public are invited to the annual 4-H Expo. It takes place at Suttons Bay School this Saturday (Apr 12). From 11 AM - 12:45 PM, there will be demonstrations by 4-H club members and each club is bringing a hands-on activity for visitors. The day includes lunch [...]
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Leelanau Almanac for the Week of April 3-9, 2008
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News from the Week
Articles this week included features on the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association's annual Spring Sip & Savor event and the Leelanau Players upcoming presentation of Perfect Timing, news that the Leelanau Conservancy has added to its Cedar River parcel and a cool photo of the Manitou boats. We also have added [...]
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The Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum
The Sleeping Bear Point Maritime Museum is a restored U.S. Life-Saving Station, located a few miles south of the abandoned town of Glen Haven. The Life-Saving Station was built in 1901 and relocated in 1931 when shifting dunes started to bury it. An identical Life-Saving Station was buillt on South Manitou Island at the same [...]
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The Leelanau Trail
The Leelanau Trail is a non-motorized trail extending 15 miles, roughly north and south. The trail follows along part of the east side of the Leelanau Peninsula, from Suttons Bay to Traverse City. It follows the early 20th-century railroad beds of what came to be know as the Leelanau Transit Company.
While hiking the [...]
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Sugar Loaf Resort Updates, Forum & News
Latest news on Sugar Loaf from the Leelanau Blog
Our News Archive has lots of stories about the fate of Sugar Loaf - click to view them! You can also read Leelanau Enterprise Sugar Loaf news.
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