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Free Family Dune Climb Concert [Jul 7, 2005] The Manitou Music Festival's opening concert will be held at 7 PM next Sunday (Jul 17) at the Dune Climb is Ode to Joy featuring California Guitar Trio and Song of the Lakes. Bring a picnic and everyone you know because this annual FREE concert is one of the best musical experiences available in Northern Michigan! MMF site for much more info.

Possible Leelanau Memorial Redevelopment [Jul 8, 2005] The Leelanau Enterprise reports that Parkside Senior Services of Skokie, IL has presented a proposal for developing the Leelanau Memorial Heath Center property in Northport. Parkside's proposal was viewed favorably by the committee formed by Munson and would include senior living complex, including independent living condominiums, assisted living apartments and a dementia care facility. Read LMHC redevelopment eyed.

Solid Sweet Cherry Crop [Jul 8, 2005] The Leelanau Enterprise reports that early estimates put the Michigan crop at 27,000 tons, compared to 24,700 tons in 2004 and 13,000 tons in 2003. Leelanau County has over 4000 acres planted in sweet cherries (about half of the tart acreage). Read ÔVery goodÕ sweet cherry crop forecast.

Empire Anchor Days [Jul 11, 2005]
Empire's annual Anchor Days celebration takes place this Saturday (Jul 16). Events include a Fun Run (8 AM), the Empire Eagles Hot Dog sale (all day), the parade (1 PM), Chicken Barbeque (2-6 PM) and a dinner & dance in the evening. For more info, visit the Empire Chamber of Commerce.

Students Learn About Japanese Culture [Jul 12, 2005]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle has a photo feature on a summer class by Karen Kirt at the Old Art Building that is introducing students to Japanese culture, food and language. Read A Yen for Japanese.

Free Showing of Great Lakes Surfing Movie [Jul 13, 2005]
Come to Empire this Friday (Jul 15) at dark for a free showing of UNSALTED - A Great Lakes Surfing Experience the latest movie by Vince Deur. Bring blankets and/or chairs and watch the movie under the stars. For more information, call Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak at 231-325-9283.



The Week's Weather Was...
... mostly sunny & low 70s [Jul 7, 2005]
... sunny & 80s [Jul 8, 2005]
... sunny & low 80s (Sat & Sun) [Jul 9, 2005 & Jul 10, 2005]
... sunny & upper 80s [Jul 11, 2005]
... mostly cloudy & upper 80s (beautiful rainbow at sunset!) [Jul 12, 2005]
... mostly sunny & mid 80s [Jul 13, 2005]
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