Students from Leland Public School will offer an encore presentation of their oral history project, LEELANAU REMEMBERS, on Wednesday, October 14th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the Leland Performing Arts Center – Leland Public School. This presentation is free to the public. This oral history project was recently awarded the 2009 Michigan State History Prize […]
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The 11 Oaks 3rd annual “Gardens for Africa” MusicFest is scheduled for Sunday, October 11 from 3 til 7 PM at the Village Inn in Empire. The mission of 11 Oaks is to supply gravity-fed drip irrigation to the world’s poorest people, and they have a team working year-round in Lesotho with a Program Director […]
This week Leelanau.com had a couple interesting feature stories. Cougar siting have been common in northern Michigan. Take a look at the photos in the Leelanau Cougar story, and judge for yourself. Autumn in Leelanau County. Cherie also graced us with her beautiful writing in the story Autumn in Leelanau County. Don’t miss Marshall & […]
Autumn in Leelanau County has about as much charm as Antonio Banderas in an Armani suit…which is to say, plenty and how. The air is crisp as green apple, cider flows like rivers and grapevines heavy with labor, anticipate the ease of their burden. Driving along county roads you will notice pumpkins prime for picking. […]
The Northport Promise committee is hosting Marshall & Mary Collins’ Fried Chicken Dinner on Sunday, October 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Old Gym at Northport Public School. Enjoy this rare chance to enjoy the Collins’ legendary traditional fried chicken dinner, complete with delicious sides like green beans with ham and candied […]
This photo, Stormy weather by danenmolly, reminds us that even stormy days are still beautiful in Leelanau. Please check out danemolly’s other photos on flickr. Also, remember, if you submit your photos of Leelanau to the Leelanau (dot com) flickr group, you may see your photos featured on Photo Friday or on various posts on […]
The Empire Renewable Energy Committee is hosting A Chili Day in Empire on Saturday, Oct 3 from Noon – 6:00 pm. Enjoy a day full of food, friends, and music in Johnson Park. Admission is free, and $10 will get you all you can eat chili with all the fixings. Local Vendors -Expert Speakers on […]
Stories this week included an amazing time lapse video by Ken Scott, highlighting awareness about the importance of the number 350 to Leelanau county and the world. The Glen Arbor Sun reported some good news about the area regarding the 2009 Summer Tourist Season. Cherie gave us a information about the new Eyaawing Museum and […]
With the summer tourist season coming to an end, the Glen Arbor Sun reflected back, on what some thought might have been a dismal season, with surprising results. Not only did many businesses have stay consistent in year’s past, but many saw an increase in business. Read what Glen Arbor Bed and Breakfast owner’s, Patricia […]
So give me something to do already by Pentax K1000 Gal This gal was so cute, she just needed to be featured on Photo Friday. After reading the caption on another photo of her taken by Pentax K1000 Gal, I realized that Mamie is a resident of Black Sheep Crossing, a No-Kill Farm Animal Sanctuary, […]
The autumn weather in Northern Michigan has turned out to be as inspiring as we had all dreamed, after a summer of intermittent skies and fair weather. On one of those particularly fine days, I convinced myself it was time to check out the Eyaawing Museum and Cultural Center, in Peshawbestown, which is on my […]