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Gary Lowe (left) and Linda Gottwald (right) play with Hawthorne at the Great Lakes Humane Society near M-72. Enterprise photo by Brian Freiberger

Great Lakes Humane Society offers advice

For the last year, there has been a crisis nationally for animal shelters due to various factors, including higher prices, the lack of spaying or neutering during COVID, and a surge of regretful adoption owners not wanting their dogs. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Horse North Rescue, which takes in horses from northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, moved to a 10-acre parcel west of Interlochen earlier this year. The organization is run by volunteers and seeks to find permanent homes for equines seized by animal control or surrendered by their pr...

S-B woman active in horse rescue

Horse North Rescue (HNR), a nonprofit organization that seeks to “rescue, rehab, and rehome” horses from northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, recently acquired a 10-acre parcel west of Interlochen through generous donations to their fundraiser. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Jeff Rabidouz and his dog ‘Blu’ pose for a photo after ‘Blu’ finished third at the Ultimate Air Dog Competition during the Cherry Festival in Traverse City. Courtesy photo

‘Me and you and a dog named’ Blu

Jeff Rabidoux of Empire leads the gathering of the second largest group of golden retrievers “Midwest Golden Fest” Sept. 13-15 at the Turtle Creek campground in Beulah. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Air Dogs at Polka Fest

Air Dogs at Polka Fest

The Cedar Polka Fest includes multiple events including one to feature man’s best friend. Ultimate Air Dogs competition is always a huge success, featuring pool jumping “dog athletes” and their proud owner/trainers competing for advancement in the regional competition. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Mike Brest and Kathie Albright have stepped up to lead Saving Birds Thru Habitat as the organization’s president and treasurer respectively. Saving Birds’ co-founder and executive director, Kay Charter, resigned earlier this year. Brest and Albright seek to continue promoting Charter’s vis...

Saving Birds under new leadership

Leelanau County was once a temporary stop on the line for many species of migratory songbirds, but due to the loss of suitable habitats on the peninsula, some of them are being seen more infrequently lately. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Luau on the Lawn

Luau on the Lawn

Join Sea2Stable for their third tropical-style, familyfriendly and free community event Luau on the Lawn on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Goin’ to the fair

Goin’ to the fair

The Northwestern Michigan Fair started Sunday and will continue through Saturday, Aug. 10. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

People of all ages can meet and greet with farm animals in private tours at JC’s Ooasis. Photo courtesy of Linda Oosse

‘JCs Ooasis’ offers farm experiences for youth

A relatively new farm experience in Lake Leelanau houses an array of animals that people can schedule a private tour to visit and learn more about. Linda Oosse operates “JCs Ooasis,” which is home to dozens of mostly rescued farm animals ranging from goats, guinea pigs, and miniature pigs, to ducks, a miniature horse, and roughly 50 chickens, among many others. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

The Northport Community Band played music atop the Woolsey Memorial Airport terminal at the Fly-In, Drive-In. Enterprise photos by Meakalia Previch-Liu

1,500 served at Breakfast Fly/Drive-In

Over 1,500 visitors and locals alike showed up to enjoy another delicious pancake and sausage breakfast at the annual Northport Lions Club Fly-In, Drive-In held Saturday morning at Woolsey Memorial Airport. Along with the fresh breakfast cooked up and prepared with the help of 110 volunteers, people also enjoyed the numerous planes and antique cars on display, as well as music performed by the Northport Community Band. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

REV. CANON NURYA

Canon Nurva to visit chapel

St. Peter’s Summer Chapel, located in Leland, will host The Rev. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Polka Mass set

Bishop Jeffrey Walsh of the Diocese of Gaylord will celebrate Mass under the Polka Festival tent Aug. 25. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

Pig Roast Sunday in S-B

Pig Roast Sunday in S-B

St. Michael the Archangel Church in Suttons Bay will host their annual Community Pig Roast Sunday. 08/08/2024 06:09 AM

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