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Ken's words about Ananda from his flickr page:

... a very special person in the Glen Arbor art community and beyond . . .

and an inspiring person to me

obit is here.

... I've been asked a few times now about this piece and Ananda, so thought I'd
expand on that and how it pertains to this piece . . .

Ananda started the local art group and I joined when I first moved up to this region and knew nothing about 'art' let alone selling it!
... her family was one of the original investors in my first book that helped launch my regional career.
I've always thought highly of her, her husband and kids ... all creative types.
Ananda lived right across from the dune.
I was out Thursday night shooting this piece, not knowing why ...
hours of waiting while the images gathered and my thoughts were going in
their direction since they were across the way ...
I didn't know that she had passed ...
The next day I was driven to edit the piece, but didn't know why, I've learned
to go with my instincts and just kept at it ... got to a point I needed a
break and I went in to sit with the cats, have a cup of coffee and read the
local paper that had been sitting there since Wednesday ...
I opened the first page and it was the obit page, there she was and then it hit me ...
the energy behind the piece . . .
I did a quick re-edit to make it hers just in time to make the gather at their
house that aft and gave a copy to her husband who is a whole other story ...
amazing guy .. .. ..

There is a good chance you might catch sight of a lucky leprechaun on Sunday, March 14 at Kilkenny’s Irish Public House located at 400 West Front Street in Traverse City. The Lucky Leprechaun Ball, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, features music, dancing and singing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This year, the event will also benefit The Father Fred Foundation.

“We are so fortunate to have the Ancient Order of the Hibernians supporting us through their Lucky Leprechaun Ball,” said Martie Manty, Executive Director of The Father Fred Foundation. “Because we do not accept any federal or state funding, community events like these are crucial in helping us provide food, clothing and financial assistance to our neighbors in crisis.”

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for an evening full of fun events and live music by Song of the Lakes. Hopefuls of all ages are encouraged to join in the Danny Boy singing contest. This may be a step on your way to American Idol! An Irish Trivia Contest will be followed by the Couch Potato Auction, and an evening of music from The Wild Sullys is on the auction block for the House Concert Auction. The winning bidder will enjoy an hour of great entertainment at their place of business or residence.

“The Lucky Leprechaun Ball is designed to be very family-friendly; it’s smoke free and we’re offing a kid’s menu with items under $5. Admission is $10 for adults; free for kids under 16,” said Mike Sullivan, event organizer.

Tickets are available at Nolan’s Tobacco Shop, The Father Fred Foundation, NorthPeak, Kilkenney’s or at the door.

For those unable to attend this event, a secure donation can be made online at fatherfred.org, or mailed to The Father Fred Foundation, P.O. Box 2260, Traverse City, MI 49685-2260.

The Father Fred Foundation is a non-denominational charity providing food, clothing, household goods and financial assistance to families and individuals in crisis who live in the five county Grand Traverse region. Visit www.fatherfred.org or call (231) 947-2055 for more information.

Sit back and enjoy this short tourism documentary on Northern Michigan c. 1949. The film was part of James A. Fitzpatrick's "TravelTalks" series. Includes footage of Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Mackinac Island, Traverse City, and other places.

In the summer of 1923, Cora and Skipper Beals founded a camp for boys on the shores of Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor and named it Camp Leelanau. Both were on the faculty of Principia College, a Christian Science School, in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1929 the camp’s success prompted some male campers to ask the Beals if they would consider opening a nine-month high school program. The Beals agreed and The Leelanau School was born.

From the beginning, the boys were involved in more than just “preparing for college”. The Beals valued the preparation for life. To them, teaching was an around-the-clock, all-encompassing mission. The boys were taught the value of mental and manual work, spiritual and scientific lessons, and an appreciation for the environments they encountered. These values remain an integral part of our program.

By the early 1940s, it was clear that a sister school was needed and The Pinebrook School for Girls was founded.

Mr. Beals died in 1942, and the administrative reins passed to Helen and Arthur Huey, both of whom had been involved in the school during the Beals’ tenure. Under the Hueys’ leadership, the Schools grew significantly, while maintaining the same sense of purpose and direction.

The Leelanau Experience developed from the wisdom and foresight of these four outstanding educators who, for Leelanau’s first forty years, carefully and lovingly guided the values associated with The Leelanau School.

from http://leelanau.org/ab_schoolHis.asp

Photo: Leelanau Glen Arbor MI Roadside Signpost Leelanau Schools and more from UpNorth Memories - Donald (Don) Harrison

An indoor soccer tournament will be held Saturday, February 27 and Sunday February 28 in Traverse City to benefit victims of the Haiti earthquake. "Futsal 4 Haiti" is sponsored by the Grand Traverse Soccer League and American Red Cross. The event will be held at the former Norris Elementary School on Cherry Bend Road. The cost of the tournament is $20 per player and all proceeds will go to the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Youth games will be played on Saturday and adult games on Sunday. Each team can be from six to eight players and will be guaranteed three games. For more information, or to register, go to www.gtsoccerleague.org . This event is not associated with Traverse City Area Public Schools.

The Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce hosts the 6th Annual Winter Carnival. Come join the fun at Braman Hill Park on Saturday, February 27 when Northport throws off winter's cabin fever and celebrates the season at Braman Hill Park. It all begins at 11 a.m.

11-11:30 a.m. - Register for the Snowmobile Poker Run - $10.00 entry fee
11:30 a.m. - Nagonaba Foot Path dedication Remarks by committee member Andy Thomas followed by a Native American Blessing, ribbon cutting and unveiling of a trail sign.
11:45 - noon - Enter the Chili Contest with 6 quarts for tasting
Categories: traditional, combustible, wild game, vegetarian and white chili. $10.00 entry fee, $50 prize for the winner in each category.
12 – 2 p.m. - Chili Tasting - vote for your favorite
11:30 a.m. - Milk Jug Curling competition begins
12 noon - Broomball competition begins
12 – 4 p.m. - Free hot dogs and hot chocolate
12:30 p.m. - Race The Face Snowshoe Race
$5.00 entry fee. All racers will receive a T-Shirt and all profits from the race will be donated to the Northport Promise.
1 – 4 pm. - Brotherz Groove perform
2:00 p.m. - Cardboard Sled Race competition Northport Public School classes compete against each other.
3:00 p.m. - Northport Promise Winter Warm-Up Raffle Drawing
3:15 p.m. - Outhouse Race - $15.00 entry fee

Registration required for Poker Run, Chili Contest, Curling, Broomball, Race The Face and the Outhouse Race. Registration forms available at Scott’s Filling Station, Northport Fitness and Huntington Bank.

RSVP at the Northport Winter Carnival Facebook event page.

On Saturday February 27, 2010, the Great Lakes Children’s Museum will hold its 11th annual gala fundraiser at 6:00 p.m. at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Join us for an evening of food, fun and friends.

Patrick Ivory will provide the opening entertainment during the reception. This year's entertainment will feature the Leo Creek Blues Trio, a subset of the Leo Creek band.

Guests will have the chance to bid on a variety of fabulous items during our live and silent auctions. Tickets are on sale for $100 through the Museum. ($70 of each ticket is tax deductible.) Call 932-4526 to make your reservations now.

"Showcase Leelanau" will be presented at 6:30 PM on Saturday, February 20 at the Old Art Building Leland. Admission is free.

The event is designed to highlight the fine arts programs in the county schools, and will feature musical performances and student art work from students at Glen Lake, Leland, Northport, St. Mary's and Suttons Bay. The “unveiling” of the collaborative piece of art, which was done for the new Governmental Center will also take place. Check out how talented our county students are!

Cedar Valley Productions Presents W N M C’ s Roundup Radio Show On the Road! To be recorded Saturday February 20, 2010 at the Historical Solon Township Hall in Cedar, Michigan Doors open at 7:00 pm.

The Roundup Radio Show, a local variety radio program, will be recorded before a live audience and broadcast on WNMC 90.7FM. Tickets are available for this live performance experience FEATURING bluegrass and hi-jinks with Sour Mash and their special guests, delightful Elk Rapids songwriter Louan Lechler and Norm Wheeler, latterday Beach Bard and wicked good cornet player.

A Cash Bar will be available in support of BAY AREA RECYCLING FOR CHARITIES (a 501(c)3 non-profit organization) featuring LOCAL PRODUCTS from Leelanau Cellars

Tickets: $12.00 each Available at www.treattickets.com {$14.00 at the door} or call for more info www.roundupontheradio.com or call 231-342-1062

Photo:  Radio Round Up

The 2nd Annual Great Indoor Folk Festival will take place on Saturday, February 13 in Building 50 at the Grand Traverse Commons.  The festival, which is family friendly and free,  will run from noon to 5:30.  There will be  6 different stages with over 60 musicians, including an open mic stage at Another Cuppa Joe and a stage at left Foot Charley winery.

The Northern Express reports that the festival started as an experiment last year.

Correll and fellow songwriter Bob Downes of the Acoustic Dynamite band organized the festival last year to boost the profile of folk music in the region. As crowds packed the halls of Building 50 throughout the day, the organizers knew their iffy experiment was a ‘hit.’

Merchants at Building 50 also vow to be better prepared for the eventhis year, offering suggestions for Valentine’s Day shoppers as well as a range of food and beverage options. The “stages” at Building 50 are actually just nooks and crannies of the Mercato shopping corridor, with performers located just a few feet away from the audience. The cozy venue offers a sense of intimacy that’s well-suited for acoustic music.

Read more about the festival and see a line of up musicians in this week's article in the Northern Express. Or read it online!

Photo credit: Musicians. by John Levanen