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The Friends of Sleeping Bear are selling Picture-Perfect gift bundles with proceeds to go toward a duet bike which will improve accessibility at the park. For more information about go to friendsofsleepingbear.org. Courtesy photo
Friends fundraiser Sunday
Cherry Republic is hosting a Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes fundraiser on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Public House in Glen Arbor. The Beach Bards will entertain with a fun afternoon of original (or new takes) on old songs, stories, and poems highlighting the history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Dramatic Dickens reading
Dramatic Dickens reading
Drew Gibson of Maple City and Don Kuehlhorn of Traverse City will offer a dramatic reading of Dickens’ classic story, “A Christmas Carol” in several locations beginning this weekend. Friday they will perform at 7 p.m. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Singing in the holiday season
Singing in the holiday season
Holiday fun abounds in and around Omena! The Annual Holiday Concert with the Village Voices and the Northport Community Band is always a highlight of the season. It is this Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Northport Performing Arts Center. You can go to the Northport Performing Arts Center website to get tickets. This Saturday is the Northport Women’s Club’s annual Treats and Treasures from 9 a.m. to noon at Trinity Church in Northport. The event supports educational grants. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Family events planned
Family events planned
Leelanau Parenting Communities will host two gatherings next week. The group’s “Families Together” event will be held Monday, Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Kasson planner Schaeffer lauded
Kasson planner Schaeffer lauded
Chuck Schaeffer is stepping down from the Kasson Township Planning Commission. During his tenure, Schaeffer served as a member of the Planning Commission from September 2005 until November 2010. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Bishop Jeffrey J. Walsh of the Diocese of Gaylord celebrated a special Mass marking the anniversary of St. Michael parish. He is shown here offering a prayer before a meal served to nearly 200 persons. Courtesy photo
St. Michael marks 150 years
Parishioners at St. Michael the Archangel in Suttons Bay marked 150 years as a community Sunday. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Cherry Republic recognized
Cherry Republic recognized
Cherry Republic has received the 2023 Top Workplace Award by the Detroit Free press. This achievement marks the third time Cherry Republic has received this prestigious accolade, with previous recognition in 2020 and 2022. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Agriculture grants awarded
Agriculture grants awarded
Two county businesses have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Leelanau History
Leelanau History
There were far too many reasons for Leelanau County residents to fly their flags at halfmast this week. Dean Robb, a well-known civil rights lawyer and longtime Suttons Bay resident, died Dec. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
The Northport Mail Stage in front of the Porter House Hotel, circa 1891. In the winter, sled runners replaced the wheels; the covered top, locally called “caboose,” sheltered the driver and passengers . (Lap robes were provided.) Courtesy photo
Getting from here to there in the Old Days
The following is an excerpt from A History of Leelanau Township In 1855 no roads had yet been opened. Some early settlers followed Indian trails on foot or followed the beaches to get to Traverse City. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Grant awards announced
Grant awards announced
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation (LTCF) announced more than $25,000 in grant awards last week. The foundation approved the following grants: • Peninsula Housing (Suttons Bay), recipient of a $25,000 grant from the General Endowment Fund to help fund the purchase of an affordable home in Northport, as part of Peninsula Housing’s land trust program. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM
Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell have recorded a digital album with sales benefiting Doctors without Borders. Courtesy photo
Album benefits relief agency
AllMusicConsidered has officially announced that the duet of Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell of Lake Leelanau are releasing their first Christmas single on Dec. 1. 12/06/2023 05:33 PM

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