There’s just two days left to fill out your Grand Vision Scorecard and weigh in on how you think our region should grow. Leelanau.com developed the web site for The Grand Vision, and we feel it’s critically important that everyone take a little time to think about how our region will accommodate the tens of […]
Leland is decorated for the season, the big salmon are in the Carp (Leland) River and the Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce invites you to the annual Leland Fall Frenzy this Saturday (October 25) from 10 AM – 5 PM! Many businesses will offer season-end clearance sale prices and there will be local apple cider […]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the Suttons Bay Norsemen soccer team blitzed Big Rapids Crossroads 7-0 in the regional semifinals on last night. The Norsemen, now 19-2-1 and ranked 5th in the state will face #3 ranked Muskegon Catholic Central (18-2-2) on Saturday at 4 PM at Muskegon Western Michigan Christian. Way to go […]
.dunes and clouds… by ojoyous1 News from the Week Our top story is a complete video of the Leelanau Candidate Forum that you can watch online. Other stories included the release of Leelanau author Lynn Rae Perkins’ new book Cardboard Piano, the upcoming International Animation Festival at the State, 10,000 pop bottles at Kilcherman Farms […]
The photo is 10000 Bottles and Patricia writes: We had a chance to chat with Phyllis Kilcherman about her husband’s pop bottle collection that is now at 10,000! Each bottle is unique. The Kilcherman’s own Christmas Cove Farm in Northport, MI at 11573 N. Kilcherman Rd. They’ve been there since 1955! In addition to seeing […]
The Leelanau Enterprise and Up North 2 have posted the complete video from Leelanau County Candidate Forum. Click to view it!
Traverse City Record-Eagle writer Bill O’Brien asks the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Shed the 60s mindset. He notes that although the region’s tourism industry is bearing up well under tough times, Lakeshore visitor numbers have dropped two years in a row and are at the lowest level in 20 years. Those who’ve been […]
The world-wide release party for Newbery Award-winning author and Leelanau resident Lynne Rae Perkins will Newbery award winner Lynne Rae Perkins’ newest children’s book, “The Cardboard Piano” takes place at 5 PM this Saturday (Oct 18) at Brilliant Books of Suttons Bay. The children’s picture book is about two friends and their love of the […]
The Art Place, a non-profit animation and film studio in Traverse City, is sponsoring a local celebration of the 6th annual International Animation Day at the State Theatre on Tuesday, October 28th. The family friendly program starts at 6:30 pm and admission is free for everyone. The festival will include the premiere screening of The […]
Mawby Sunset by Andy McFarlane News from the Week We didn’t really have any news to speak of this week, but did have a sweet photo of fall color from John Levenan. The Week’s Weather Fall Color Report (Oct 14): We are at about 80% color – just about peak in some places and peak […]
The photo is Driving into Leland. It was taken by John Levenan and yes, he’s been warned about that driving and photography thing. Click to check it out bigger.
The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual membership dinner next Thursday (Oct 23) at 6 PM at the Eagle’s Ridge Conference Center in Peshawbestown. The evening features the Citizen of the Year award, election of officers, live and silent auctions. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple and reservations are […]