Normally at this time of year there are fewer and fewer visitors. The families with athletes will have to get home the next couple weeks for training, etc. returning to the real world. The weather this time of year is great and I feel it’s the best time year.
The annual 4-mile run/ walk “ Dune Dash” will be held on Aug. 17. The race will start and finish at the base of the Dune Climb, participants will follow the paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail past the dunes and turn around at historic Glen Haven. Proceeds from this event will go to building the new segment of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
The Empire Lions Club’s last winner of the “lucky 13” was Ryan Spring. Congratulations to Ryan the first winner of $300. There is still time to get in on the “lucky 13”, talk to your friendly neighborhood Lions Club member and get a ticket The next presentation by the Glen Arbor Art Centers front porch will be the B-Side Growlers an acoustic trio from Grand Rapids Michigan. August 17, from 5 to 7 p.m.