Historic Sleeping Bear (formerly named Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear) is celebrating their 20th Anniversary as a partner of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The non-profit group will host, “Celebrate Historic Sleeping Bear!” - a 2-day event starting Friday evening June 29th with the showing of the documentary film, “The Barn Raisers “at 7 pm in
Celebrate Independence Day with a family friendly, musical evening as part of the 2018 Manitou Music Festival season on Tuesday, July 3, at 7pm on the Old School lawn in downtown Glen Arbor.
"Remember, Appreciate, Celebrate." Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. The Flag Raising will be performed by VFW Post 2780 and American Legion Post 33 followed by an invocation by Pastor Dockery. Jerry Pearson will share thoughtful comments about the Declaration of Independence, titled
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven then makes it’s way through to the North/East end of town. This years parade Marshal is Bonnie Quick.
4th of July Boat Parade Join the community for some fun in the sun, on the water! All boats welcome on Glen Lake. The more the merrier. Decorations encouraged but not required! Time: 4:00 pm Meet: In Front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club ( 6617 Sunset Drive, Glen Arbor ) Follow the “On the Narrows Marina” lead boat
Jazz North will rock the Sleeping Bear Dunes with its special blend of jazz and funk at the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s annual Dune Climb concert on Sunday, July 8, 7 p.m. The concert is free, but a National Park pass is required. Jazz North is a “little” big band comprising the best of acoustic
Story time with Patrick Enders "A Typically Random Extraordinary Day" By Patrick Enders, Illustrated by Barbara Cousil. For sale from Snowbelt Press for $16.95 A Typically Random Extraordinary Day gently teaches that creativity doesn’t always look ‘normal’ and that it’s okay to be different. (Ages 3 and up) Story time author visit on Wednesday
PLUS PLUS Days July 13 and 27 at 11:30 a.m. Made in Denmark, this hot new building toy is tons of fun, join us at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor to build your own creation and take it home! We will begin this event after Story time. For children 5 and up.
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, July 14 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On that date, two events will offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will allow visitors
The sky is the limit at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) on Saturday, July 14 at the Dune Climb parking lot. On that date, two events will offer you opportunities to focus on the sky. The first event is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will allow visitors
The blues duo Mulebone returns to the Manitou Music Festival stage on Sunday, July 15, 8 pm. Mulebone brings inventive instrumental know-how and expressive blues that evoke the Mississippi Delta to Studio Stage at 6023 S. Lake St. behind Lake Street Studios. The Manitou Music Festival is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center.
The World Never Sleeps By Natalie Rompella Tilbury House. $17.95, due July 3 Midnight. Stars speckle the darkness with bits of light. A cockroach skitters across the kitchen floor to snatch a forgotten breadcrumb. In the backyard, a spider weaves an intricate design on the fence. Winged insects dance and flicker in the porch light. Day
