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Kat Dakota’s artwork, pictured here, is featured on the August issue of the Journal of American Veterinary Medical Association. Courtesy photo
Leelanau artist Kat Dakota’s artwork featured on veterinary journal
Readers can catch Leelanau artist Kat Dakota’s artwork on the cover of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association’s (JAVMA) this month. The American Veterinary Medical Association is one of the nation’s leading advocates for veterinary care and medical advancement with distribution around the country. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Martha Elchert will facilitate an Urban Sketchers sketch walk Sunday in Leland. She is shown here sketching at the Acropolis in Greece. Courtesy photo
Urban Sketchers sketch walk Sunday
Years ago it wasn’t unusual to see Michigan State University art students walking around Leland as part of MSU’s summer art school, sketchbooks in hand. Sunday will see a return of artists, walking and sketching their way through Fishtown, Leland Harbor, Main Street and the Old Art Building (OAB). 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
The work of Empire artist Kent Wiejaczka is featured at the 77th annual Michigan Watercolor Society exhibit at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. His painting, titled “Winter at North Bar Lake” was awarded the “International Society of Experimental Artists.” The exhibit runs through Sept....
The work of Empire artist Kent Wiejaczka
The work of Empire artist Kent Wiejaczka is featured at the 77th annual Michigan Watercolor Society exhibit at the Dennos Museum in Traverse City. His painting, titled “Winter at North Bar Lake” was awarded the “International Society of Experimental Artists.” The exhibit runs through Sept. 1. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
QUIGLEY
Mental health program slated
Leland Township Public Library is proud to host Dr. Joanna Quigley as part of its Leland Library Summinars series, Aug. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Leelanau residents’ Frank and Kayla Mancuso, pictured here in one of their engagement photos, first met each other working at Munson Medical Center. Photo courtesy of Kendra Kemp
Finding home, family in Leelanau
Like many who visit Leelanau for the first time, Maple City resident Frank Mancuso first discovered and came to love the county as a child, when he and his family would come up to visit his aunt and uncle in Empire on summer vacation. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Dune Dash set for Saturday
Dune Dash set for Saturday
A ‘Dune Dash’ 4-mile run/ walk along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail will take place on Saturday at 9 a.m., presented by the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails, Inc. The run/walk will start at the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb with registration fees ranging from $25-30, depending on age. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
The 3rd annual Lydia’s Day is a community event that honors and celebrates the memory and life of Lydia (pictured here), while also supporting local teens in the area. Lydia loved being on or near the water, as well as being in nature, among many other things. Photo courtesy of Mike Fowler
Celebrating Lydia’s Day
The community is welcomed to gather at Sutton Park today for the 3rd Annual Lydia’s Day celebration from 4 to 7:30 p.m. The event not only celebrates Lydia’s life, but also honors her memory as a beloved member of the community while supporting local teens in the area. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Contract changes set
Contract changes set
Contact amendments for nonunion employees were approved this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. The amendments were needed to bring their contracts in line with that adopted last month by the board and Board of Education, Superintendent Casey Petz said. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
New classes OK’d
New classes OK’d
New class offerings were approved and staff was hired this week by the Suttons Bay Board of Education. The board, with president Chris DeJong excused, voted Monday to unanimously to approve an updated class list for the 2024-25 school year. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Locals accepted
Locals accepted
Two county students have been accepted for enrollment in the doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic main campus in Davenport, Iowa. They are Bryson Jackson and Victoria Smith of Suttons Bay.. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
SWIMMERS DIVE IN FOR WATERSHED CENTER
SWIMMERS DIVE IN FOR WATERSHED CENTER
Between 75 and 100 swimmers took the plunge Saturday in Greilickville to support the efforts of the Watershed Center Grand Traverse. A large crowd of swimmers conquered the wet conditions for a 2-mile open swim called “Swim for Grand Traverse” Saturday at Greilickville Harbor Park. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM
Bob Jones of Glen Arbor captured this monarch butterfly investigating a milkweed plant.
Summer activities begin to wind down
As an early reminder, start working out and getting your walking shoes ready for the Glen Lake Bridge Walk More later. This week’s Empire Lions Club Lucky 13 winner was Jeff Quinn. 08/14/2024 04:33 PM

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