Leelanau News and Events

Empire Master Planning: 'Getting to the Values'

By Art Bukowski | July 26, 2024

The call is out to anyone who lives, works or plays in Empire to help steer the future growth of this increasingly popular tourism hub.

The village is in the process of updating its master plan, which was adopted in 2019. Used by municipalities across the country, master plans are intended to provide long-term vision and guidance for civic officials as they adopt policies around land use, utilities, transportation and much more.

In addition to several upcoming opportunities to provide input in person, a survey is available online or in hard copy form at the Glen Lake Community Library or the village DPW offices. Among many other things, the detailed ...

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Fourth Annual Northport Tea Dance On For September 29

Northport’s biggest annual pride celebration, the Tea Dance, is coming back for a fourth year this fall. ...

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Property Watch: Snazzy Fort Road Mansion

This "spectacular and chic" home not far from Suttons Bay offers more than 8,000 square feet of ...

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'School For Real Life': Inside Suttons Bay Public Schools' Evolving Education Approach

What does summertime look like for a school district? For teachers and administrators, June, July, and August ...

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The Latest Leelanau County Blotter & 911 Call Report

The Leelanau Ticker is back with a look at the most alarming, offbeat, or otherwise newsworthy calls ...

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The Leelanau School Is At The Center Of A New Washington Post Article

A Leelanau County school is in the national spotlight, thanks to an article in the Washington Post ...

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Today Saturday, July 27, 2024

12:00 PM

"The Spoiler" Book Launch Event

Featuring local first-time author, LE Todd. Enjoy a meet-and-greet & book signing. More Info >>

2:00 PM

Ride the Cyclone Highschool Edition

Performed by the Teen & Advanced Musical Workshop. This musical is a funny, moving look at what makes ... More Info >>

2:00 PM

Weekly Show Jumping Grand Prix at Traverse City Horse Shows

$120,000 The Dexter 3* Grand Prix joins Traverse City Horse Shows for a showcase of equestrian talent. There ... More Info >>

3:00 PM

Lets Go Fly a Kite

Free kites to the first 100 participants on Lake Michigan Beach. More Info >>

6:00 PM

Ride the Cyclone Highschool Edition

Performed by the Teen & Advanced Musical Workshop. This musical is a funny, moving look at what makes ... More Info >>

7:00 PM

"Romeo & Juliet" — Lakeside Shakespeare

Enjoy outdoor theater performed by an ensemble of professional Chicago actors. Pre-show begins at 6:30pm; show begins at ... More Info >>

7:00 PM

COLLIDE Series 24

Deos Ballet embarks on its first-ever tour to the area with a mixed repertory program featuring guest choreography, ... More Info >>

7:05 PM

TC Pit Spitters vs. Battle Creek Battle Jacks: Health & Fitness Night

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7:30 PM

New Play: "The Dining Room"

Presented by the Glen Arbor Players. Dr. Thomas Webb will direct this play in which 7 actors portray ... More Info >>

7:30 PM

Traverse City Dance Project Tour

Featuring professional dancers from across the country, showcasing a new dance work by choreographer Matthew Neenan & Resident ... More Info >>

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