The Traverse City Ticker reports that a public memorial service for former Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians tribal leader George Bennett will be held on Saturday (Jan 10) in Peshawbestown: George Bennett, who was present when The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians was first federally recognized in 1980 — […]
Winter … ski time by Ken Scott With miles upon miles of trails, the Leelanau Peninsula is perfect from cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and other wintertime exploration! Here are some of our favorites – please add you own in the comments! Bayview Trail – Offers about 10 miles of mixed easy and intermediate skiing with two short advanced […]
Looking to spruce up your garden or your yard? Two area communities have plant sales this weekend! Cedar’s Perennial Plant Sale is Saturday, May 25 from 9 AM – 3 PM. Hundreds of perennial and wildflower plants are ready for planting in your garden. Beautify your home with plants that attract butterflies and birds. Prices […]
Irises are in bloom all over Leelanau, so we thought it was a great time to dust of this feature on the Centennial Iris Farm on M-72 by Cherie Spaulding! Heading west toward Empire in mid-June, it is easy to see how the iris flower was named for the Greek goddesss of rainbows; and it […]
Time to dust off that old schwinn and your seersucker knickers, folks! Vintage is the style, and meandery is the pace. Start to find that summertime spirit with this leisurely community ride around our historical downtown! Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Tweed Ride TC, which drew close to 100 participants, this year’s […]
Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic times, and although modern celebrations may not resemble the ancient ones, they’re still a favorite of kids and adults alike! Here’s our list of weekend activities in Leelanau and the surrounding area. Did we miss something? Undoubtably – add it as a comment below! The Grand Traverse Lighthouse invites […]
On Sunday, September 18th, the Cherry Capital Cycling Club will host the Leelanau Harvest Tour, an annual bicycle road ride through scenic Leelanau County. Over 900 riders (families and individuals) from all over Michigan are expected to participate in this non-competitive event. Proceeds from the tour benefit the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails, a […]
The annual Leelanau Peninsula Wine, Food, & Music Festival will be held this Saturday, August 13 from noon to 6 PM at Haserot Park in Northport. The event features wines from the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas, one brewery and one hard cider vendor, music from Dawn Campbell and food from area restaurants. The $15 admission […]
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association presents their second annual LPVA Small Plates event on Saturday, June 18 2011 from 6-9 PM. Participating wineries will be offering a full glass of wine with a well-presented and substantial tapas dish in their tasting room. You can purchase tickets online for $11 for any or all of the […]
The Father Fred Foundation invites everyone to be a part of the 17th annual Father Fred Frostbite Food Drive which takes place February 11-20. Donors have two drop-off sites to choose from: the Garfield Plaza parking lot (near Agave Mexican Restaurant), and Fox Motors (US 31 South, across from Meijer). Drop-off hours will be 8 […]
From the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association… Celebrate wine, chocolate and love at the upcoming Valentine’s Day at the Taste the Passion weekend February 5 & 6, 2011. The combination of winter’s beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasures of life always makes for wonderful weekend. You can enjoy special pours and tasty chocolate treats or savory pairings […]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle has an excellent feature on Local Foods for Thanksgiving that you’ll want to check out. In Sustainable Thanksgiving, Jacob Wheeler, editor of the Glen Arbor Sun, asks us to say “thanks” to the local farmers by celebrating with a local turkey, veggies, and more. Drop by Stone House Bread in Leland […]