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Art exhibit benefits groups

Art exhibit benefits groups

The art of Karen Jacob will be on exhibit Friday and Saturday at the Empire Township hall. The exhibit will be open from Friday morning through Saturday evening, with a reception on Friday evening, the 23rd at 7 p.m. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

South Manitou day trip Sept. 9

South Manitou day trip Sept. 9

The Leelanau Historical Society will host its annual South Manitou Island day trip on Monday, Sept. 9. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Runners sprint up Braman Hill during the “Bolt to Braman” foot race last year. The Bolt 5 will happen on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. Courtesy photo

The Bolt 5 – Labor Day weekend

The Bolt 5, a 1.1-mile foot race, through the heart of Northport is right around the corner on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Lakers and Comets dominate on pitch

Lakers and Comets dominate on pitch

Glen Lake defeated McBain Northern Michigan Christian 7-1 on Tuesday in the fourth game of the early season. Sawyer Homa led with two goals, three assists; Ezra Belanger two goals, one assist; Hunter Cox one goal, one assist; Ollie O’Neil one goal; Ryder Needham one goal; Anthony Forton three saves. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Donatelli Jr. wins yacht race

Donatelli Jr. wins yacht race

The Leland Yacht Club hosted the 80th Championship regatta of the National One-Design class August 15-17, holding 10 races despite threatening weather. Guy Joseph Donatelli, Jr., of Akron, Ohio, emerged as a first-time champion, with his father, Guy Donatelli (a previous winner) as crew. Local sailor Biff Steel took second, with Margo Erme of Akron as crew, while Sara Makielski came in third, with her crew, Jack and James Brugeman, also recognized for the Junior Sailor award. Carol Carlton and Margo Erme shared the Don and Marilyn Pendergast award for female sailors, in recognition of their many years of crewing with various skippers. The Race Committee ably set the course and managed the races under Guy Brossy’s leadership. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Buchan’s Scoops 22 ice cream truck treated volunteers and patrons at Leelanau Christian Neighbors Monday. Enterprise photo by Brian Frieberger

Sweet treat for vols/Neighbors

Leelanau Christian Neighbors (LCN) treated its volunteers and Neighbors Monday to a sweet surprise with a visit from Buchan’s Scoops 22 Ice Cream Truck. From 2 to 6 p.m., volunteers and community members waiting for services from LCN’s food pantry, baby pantry, and financial assistance programs enjoyed a variety of delicious ice cream flavors served in cones and dishes. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

S-B Twp. hires firm to help with update

S-B Twp. hires firm to help with update

The Suttons Bay Township Planning Commission has been working on an overhaul of their zoning ordinances for many years, according to Zoning Administrator Steve Patmore. At their Aug. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

COMING EVENTS

Organizations wishing to have their public events listed in this calendar can email [email protected] or call The Enterprise, 256-9827, before 5 p.m. Friday. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Polka Fest this weekend

Polka Fest this weekend

Cedar is gearing up for the 42nd Annual Polka Festival Aug. 22-25, celebrating four days of Polish tradition in the heart of Leelanau County. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Jesse Bunker, who resides in Butte, Montana, and his brother Julian from Northport spent this week camping on South Manitou Island. It was their only choice for an island adventure as ferry service to North Manitou has again been suspended due to docking issues. Enterprise photo by Alan Ca...

Manitou dock woes continue

North Manitou Island is home to a million-dollar, unappreciated dock. That’s because ferry service to the island, which is owned by the National Park Service, has been suspended even after an expensive dock extension was constructed earlier this summer to accommodate the ferry boat Mishe-Mokwa. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

Women’s/girl’s fancy, jingle, and traditional was one of the contest powwow categories, where juniors as young as 6-years-old were able to dance and compete for prize money. More powwow pictures on Page 7. Enterprise photo by Meakalia Previch-Liu

GTB powwow celebrates culture

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) held its annual Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Maawnjidowin Contest Powwow this weekend in Peshawbestown. With over $36,000 in dance contest prize money, attendees had the opportunity to watch dancers in various age groups compete in categories like men’s and women’s fancy, woodland, sidestep, and more. In addition to the dance competition, there was also a singing contest that drum groups were able to participate in. The host drum this year was “The Boyz,” who hailed from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

This wedding ring was returned to its owner with the help of a local swimmer and social media. Courtesy photo

Wedding ring found after 3 years

A ring that was found at Bohemian Beach in Cleveland Township caught fire on social media leading back to its owner that lost the ring over three years ago. Allie Layson goes to Bohemian Beach often to enjoy a swim after work. 08/21/2024 09:15 PM

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