Northport’s 5th Annual Y.A.C.apalooza at Braman Hill takes place on Saturday, May 22. There will be a live band playing and many fun games and events with many prizes, events such as; race to e top, karaoke, teacher dunk tank, 3 on 3 basketball, 3 on 3 volleyball and many other events… come join the […]
On May 21 and May 22, enjoy a Fishing Contest, Parade, Music, Old Cars and Finger Food, downtown in the village of Lake Leelanau. For more information, visit lakeleelanaumi.com Lake Leelanau has not hosted a Walleye Festival since 2006. Read how “the” bartender, Tony, from Dick’s Pour House revived the fishing tournament and festival in […]
Join Judy Levin in Suttons Bay, Saturday, May 15 from 1:00 pm – 3:00pm, for the Suttons Bay Village Open House Blast. Nine houses will be featured. Download the flyer for more information on the the houses. For more information, please visit Judy’s site or contact her at 231-218-7653 or judy@judylevin.com.
The 7th Annual Empire Asparagus Festival will be held May 14-16, 2009 and features a slew of asparagus-themed events including a fun run (or walk), Asparagus recipe contest, the Asparagus Parade, chalk art, music & dance and kids games. And, again this year, the popular Asparagus Eats/Wine and Beer Tasting! Check out the list of […]
This week we seemed to have a common theme in our posts. They were about growing our communities and our region, not only for prosperity, but also for a better quality of living. First more news on a topic that is near an dear to Leelanau.com, and that is new of the Future of Sugar […]
On Wednesday, May 12th from 6:30 AM-8:30 PM, MSUE-Leelanau and Grand Traverse offices will co-host a workshop titled Growing Grapes in the Home Garden, at the MSU Northwest Horticultural Research Station, located at 6686 S. Center Highway (approx. 7 Mi. S. of Suttons Bay). Dr. Duke Elsner, Agricultural Agent (specializing in viticulture & wine education) […]
You are invited to the Leelanau Children’s Center Barn Bash on Friday, May 7th at the Crooked Maple Farm, 3641 Hohnke Road, Cedar. This year the Leelanau Children’s Center main fundraiser will be a fun, music filled celebration with great food and exciting auction items. This community event will be held in Leelanau County’s oldest […]
From The Grand Vision: ACTION FOR TOMORROW! The Grand Vision Citizen Action Expo takes place on Monday, May 10th at Northwest Michigan College’s Hagerty Center in Traverse City from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Grand Vision WorkshopsOver the past three years, nearly 15,000 residents from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau and Wexford counties participated in […]
Looking for something fun to do This Mother’s Day Weekend? Green Fest is free fun for the whole family. Green Saturday, May 8 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Clinch Park in Traverse City. The GreenFest has something for everyone, bring the kids for a Kite Contest, put their hands to work at the […]
Photo: It is not length of life, but depth of life. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) by KT of Lake Orion Although the Grand Traverse Earth Day Parade had come and gone, please remember that every day is Earth Day! We had a couple stories featuring Leelanau youth, first of all Chris Blessing, a junior a Northport […]
Mark your calendars for Tails to Trails a Four Paw 5K Walk/Run! Date: May 15, 2010 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00PM Admission: $15.00 individuals $25.00 families Benefiting: TART Trails, Inc. Registration: Online Registration! Tails to Trails is a fun 5K walk/run for dogs and their owners. Preregistered dogs receive a commemorative bandanna. Water and dog […]
The Leelanau Community Cultural Center will host the Exposures 2010 exhibit to celebrate the art and creative writing of Leelanau County students in grades 7-12 chosen for this year’s publication. The opening reception featuring original artwork, essay and poetry readings, and live music with be held on Friday, April 30-5:00-8:00 pm at the Old Art […]