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2024 Cedar Polka Fest in Jeopardy??

The Cedar Polka Fest Foundation still does not have a lease agreement with Solon Township

Sleeping Bear Dunes Volunteer Training ~ Saturday, May 18th

If you are thinking about volunteering at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore but aren't sure where to start check out the Volunteer Training Day!
Plow Day 2024

Plow Day at Ruby Ellen Farm ~ Sunday, May 19th

Draft horse plowing, Wagon rides, harnessing and other demos, museums, hands-on activities, free seedlings for kids, a miniature horse, Model A from the Leelanau Historical Society, will be showcased.

Sleeping Bear Antique Apple Pruning Workshop

The workshop will focus on maintenance of neglected apple trees and how to bring them back into production and maintain their health.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Ranger Programs

Spring Break with Sleeping Bear

Spring break is here! If you & your kids are too, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a fun lineup of activities you can check out.

Forum: The Gender Pay Gap and How to Close It ~ Wed, March 6

In 2024, it is hard to believe the Gender Pay Gap still exists. But it does and Michigan ranks 37th among states. In Michigan, women are making 22 cents less per dollar earned by men.
Star Gazers at Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Star Party

Sleeping Bear Dunes Star Party this Saturday!

Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot for Star Parties. Click for schedule!
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule bringing message of peace to Traverse City

The historic peace boat Golden Rule is visiting our area today. Although they had planned to come to Traverse City today, circumstances are forcing them to remain in Northport.
5loaves2fish

Help 5Loaves2Fish continue to deliver big change!

Come to the Big Change Equals Big Change fundraiser at Main Street Gallery in Leland on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6pm.
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule Peace Boat coming to Grand Traverse Bay

The Ticker's Beth Milligan shares the story of the the Golden Rule and its August 22-23 visit to Traverse City.
Starting Line of the Running Bear Run

Running Bear Run ~ Tuesday July 25th in Glen Arbor

The race is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Women’s Club and proceeds provide scholarships for Glen Lake School seniors.
2023 Port Oneida Run

Port Oneida Benefit Run ~ Saturday, August 5th

This is the only race that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Port Oneida Rural Historic District.