2012-05-03 / Local News

coming events

TODAY

10-11 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous meeting every Thursday (call 271-1060 for more info.): Leland Township Library, E. Cedar Street, Leland.

11 a.m. — Stories and More for preschoolers (call 326-5361 for more info.): Glen Lake Community Library, Front Street, Empire.

11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time for preschool children: Leelanau Township Library, Nagonaba Street, Northport.

Noon — Suttons Bay-Leelanau County Rotary meeting and luncheon: The Village Inn, Suttons Bay.

TONIGHT

7 p.m. — Northport Village Council: Request for special use permit; Village Hall, 116 W. Nagonaba St., Northport.

5-7 p.m. — Pee Wee Sponge Ball Tennis: Children 9 and under welcome; event is free and parents are welcome; Glen Arbor Township Hall.

7:30 p.m. — Glen Arbor Art Association Artist-in-Residence: Linda Walker, paint and digital media artist; Studio Lane, Glen Arbor.

FRIDAY

9 a.m. — Walking Friends group sponsored by the Cedar Area Community Foundation, also meets on Mondays and Wednesdays: Solon Township Hall, Cedar.

10 a.m. — Women’s Hiking Group: Meet at Bailey Park, north end of West St., Suttons Bay.

10a.m.-noon — Toddler Time activities and fun (call 932-4526 for more info.): Great Lakes Children’s Museum, M-22, Greilickville.

11 a.m. — Wigglers Story Time: Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Front Street, Suttons Bay.

11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.) Friendship Community Center, 201 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay.

1 p.m. — Leelanau Duplicate Bridge Club weekly event (call 271- 8778 for more info.): Keswick United Methodist Church, Center Highway (CR 633), three miles south of Suttons Bay. 1:30-9:30 p.m. — Third annual Pow Wow to celebrate this year’s high school graduates: Sponsored by Suttons Bay Anti-Drug Youth Coalition, SEEDS After School, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Suttons Bay Schools; Suttons Bay High School gym.

6 p.m. — Lincoln Day Dinner: Featuring Secretary of State Ruth Johnson; sponsored by the Leelanau County Republican Party; $35 for members, $50 for non-members includes 2012 membership; Visions at Centerpointe, 12935 S. West-Bay Shore Dr., Elmwood Township.

7 p.m. — School House Rock: Presented by Glen Lake Elementary/Middle School; Glen Lake High School Auditorium; $5 adults, $3 students.

SATURDAY

9:30 a.m.-noon — Democratic Caucus: Listen to speakers, register to vote in the caucus; enjoy brunch; sponsored by the Leelanau County Democratic Party; Leelanau County Government Center.

10 a.m. — Swanson preserve exploration: Leelanau Conservancy hike; learn about wetlands; no dogs; call 231-256-9665 with plans to attend.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. — TJ Krueger Spring Studio Open House: Celebrating over 40 years of the Rhythm of Persistance, 10381 E. Cherry Bend Rd, Suite E, Elmwood Township.

10:30 a.m. — Overeaters Anonymous: Lower level, Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library, Suttons Bay.

4-8 p.m. — Smelt dinner: Sponsored by the Sportsman’s Club; $10 adults, $5 children; Fire Hall, Northport.

6 p.m. — Spring Gala: Fundraiser for the Leelanau Montessori School pre-school and toddler programs; appetizers, drinks, live and silent auction; Eagles Ridge restaurant, Peshawbetown.

7 p.m. — School House Rock: Presented by Glen Lake Elementary/Middle School; Glen Lake High School Auditorium; $5 adults, $3 students.

7:30 p.m. — Leelanau Community Choir: Performs songs from America’s musical roots; free admission; Leland Methodist Church, 106 N. Fourth St., Leland.

SUNDAY

11 a.m.-4 p.m. — TJ Krueger Spring Studio Open House: Celebrating over 40 years of the Rhythm of Persistance, 10381 E. Cherry Bend Rd, Suite E, Elmwood Township.

3 p.m. — Leelanau Community Choir and The Back Room Gang: Free admission; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 Madison, Suttons Bay.

6 p.m. — Evolution or Creation: Examine and experience the two philosophies; free admission; Leelanau Township Fire Hall, Northport.

7 p.m. — Leelanau Community Choir and The Back Room Gang: Free admission; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6012 Lake St., Glen Arbor.

MONDAY

1-3 p.m. — Leelanau Baby Pantry (call 271-3671 for more info.): Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lincoln Street, Suttons Bay.

2-6 p.m. — Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry-Suttons Bay distribution: Suttons Bay Middle School, South Elm Street, Suttons Bay.

3-7 p.m. — Leelanau Christian Neighbors Food Pantry-Northport distribution: St. Gertrude’s Church, 709 Warren St., Northport.

5 p.m. — Alcoholics Anonymous: Kateri Tekawitha Church, Peshawbestown.

6 p.m. — Input session on integration of Leland Public Schools and the Leelanau Children’s Center; Leland Public School.

6:30 p.m. — Bingham Township Planning Commission, Township Hall, 7171 S. Center Hwy., Bingham Township.

6-8 p.m. — Ecological farm tour: Learn how Nic Welty incorporates ecological principles into his farming; Nine Bean Rows, 5441 Overlook Rd., Northport.

7 p.m. — A.A. meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland.

— Al Anon meeting: Leland Methodist Church, Leland.

— Empire Township Board: Empire Township Hall, W. Front St, Empire.

7:30 p.m. — Kasson Township Board, Kasson Township Hall, Newman Rd., Maple City.

TUESDAY

9 a.m. — Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Executive Committee Meeting: County Government Center, Suttons Bay.

9 a.m. — Input session on integration of Leland Public Schools and the Leelanau Children’s Center; Pedaling Beans, Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau.

11:30 a.m. — Senior lunch at the Friendship Community Center (call 271-3314 for cost and reservation info.) Friendship Community Center, 201 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay.

12 noon — Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (call 256-9724 for more info.): Basement, St. Mary Church, St. Marys Street, Lake Leelanau.

1 p.m. — Leelanau County Board of Commissioners Special Session; Interviews for legal counsel service; Commissioners Meeting Room, Leelanau County Government Center, Suttons Bay.

5:30 p.m. — Evening of Friendship & Science: Sponsored by the Inland Seas Education Association, held at the Inland Seas Education Center, 100 Dame St., Suttons Bay Village.

5-6:30 p.m. — Empire Area Food Pantry: Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, MacFarlane Road, Burdickville.

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ancient Eastern Exercise and Breathing Classes: Call 228-4030 for more info.; Leland Township Library, Cedar St., Leland.

6:30 p.m. — SMART recovery group: Suttons Bay Library.

7 p.m. — Leelanau Township Board: Township Hall, Nagonoba St., Northport.

— Glen Arbor Women’s Club meeting: Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 610 Lake St., Glen Arbor.

WEDNESDAY

9 a.m. — Glen Arbor Township Emergency Services Advisory Commission: Glen Arbor Public Safety Building, Glen Arbor.

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Leland Library Story Time (call 256-9152 for more info.): Leland Township Library, Cedar Street, Leland.

11 a.m. — Interactive Story Time at Great Lakes Children’s Museum (call 932-4526 for more info.): Great Lakes Children’s Museum, M-22, Greilickville.

Noon-6 p.m. — Leelanau Showcase — A Business Expo: The Strongheart Center, Peshawbestown.

1 p.m. — The Leelanau County Election Canvassing Board: Glen Lake Community Schools election results; Conference Room #2 of the Leelanau County Government Center, Suttons Bay.

6-9 p.m. — Leland Public Schools Spring Secondary School Open House: Farm to school dinner, student art show, musical expose, NHS induction ceremony; Leland.

6:30 p.m. — Suttons Bay Planning Commission Public Hearing: Zoning Ordinance amendments; Suttons Bay Bingham Fire Hall, St. Mary’s St., Suttons Bay.

7 p.m. — Cleveland Township Board: Cleveland Township Hall, W. Harbor Highway, Maple City.

— Northport Public Schools academic awards; Northport Community Arts Center, Northport.

7-9 p.m. — Ping-Pong Wednesdays: Open to the public; Glen Arbor Township Hall, M-22, Glen Arbor.

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