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Thoreson Farm: hub for makers
Thoreson Farm: hub for makers
The Glen Arbor Art Center’s (GAAC) main location is in the township, but they also host classes out of the old Thoreson Farm on the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. GAAC volunteers rehabilitated the 19th century farm buildings into a classroom and studio space. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Greg Julian loves living in Leelanau and gave up the business world to work as a carpenter. Courtesy photo
Julian exchanges spreadsheet for hammer
Kasson Township’s Greg Julian spent his first 20 years of professional life in marketing and finance out west in Denver, Colorado, and across Michigan before falling in love with carpentry. Julian and his family have been visiting the peninsula for the past 40 years. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Ana Spencer (left) and Julie Stevens (right) are bringing back their pop-up shop again this summer called “Slip Stitch — A Celebration of Friends” at the Art Shanty in Fishtown. Spencer is a teaching artist based in Chicago and produces decorative and colorful pottery work, and Stevens cre...
Fishtown’s Art Shanty pop-ups
A hidden gem in Leland serves as a haven for art lovers every summer, featuring work from a variety of new and local artists that reserve their spot year after year. Fishtown’s Art Shanty, which is a pop-up space located in the addition off the lower level of the historic Ice House, is a place where artists, craftsmen and makers get to be a part of the Fishtown community for a week at a time from May 28 – Oct 14. 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Meg Paxton shows off her original Petoskey Stone Dog Collars at The Blue Maple Corner in Maple City. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger
Paxton: Stitching dreams together
The former Gabe’s Country Market building in Maple City has new life. Leelanau County resident and local business entrepreneur Meg Paxton has rehabbed the desolate building over the past four years into a retail space called The Blue Maple Corner to show her creations . 06/26/2024 04:30 PM
Congratulations Glen Lake Class of 2024
Congratulations Glen Lake Class of 2024
Congratulations Glen Lake Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Left to right: TJ Foley (Northport MI), David Best (Williamsburg MI), Will Madsen (Centennial CO), Nathaniel Adams (Cincinnati OH), Sophie Schwartz (Grand Rapids MI), Emma Perez (Alto MI), Anna Largent (Okemos MI), Grace Holl (Traverse City MI), Sara House (Maple City MI).
Congratulations The Leelanau School Class of 2024
Congratulations The Leelanau School Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Congratulations Leland Class of 2024
Congratulations Leland Class of 2024
Congratulations Leland Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
(L to R): Nayeli Martinelli, Dashel Courson, Grace Oskaboose
Congratulations Northport Class of 2024
Congratulations Northport Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Front Row: L-R: Amanda Tarsa, Kendra Couturier, Sarah Bunek, Elena Grant, Leah Fleis, Della Bunek, Delana Kirt. Back Row: L-R: Will Grant, Carter Wolf, Lucas Jarvis, Jerry Schaub, Ben Freundl, James Licht, Luke Gallagher, Eli Kelenske
Congratulations St. Mary Class of 2024
Congratulations St. Mary Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Congratulations Suttons Bay Class of 2024
Congratulations Suttons Bay Class of 2024
Congratulations Suttons Bay Class of 2024. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
Glen Lake Valedictorian Dylan Cundiff sends off the 2024 class with his speech before walking the stage.
Leelanau County Graduation 2024
Leelanau County high school graduations were on full display over the weekend. Leland started out the festivities by graduating nearly 30 students on Friday night. 06/05/2024 08:28 PM
American flags designate the graves of veterans. Enterprise photo by Amy Hubbell
3 Memorial Day ceremonies set
Memorial Day services to honor and mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces are set in the week ahead throughout Leelanau County. Beginning Friday, people can look for services scheduled at various locations to pay their respects. 05/22/2024 04:45 PM

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