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News for the Week of July 24th - July 30th, 2003
Cherry Growers Hopeful [07.24.03]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that growers are hopeful that this year's tart cherry crop will help to make up for a poor sweet cherry crop. The July rain that hurt the sweets has actually helped the tarts. Read the story.
Leelanau Minor League Team? [07.25.03]
The Leelanau Enterprise reports that Cedar resident John Wuerfel is exploring the possibility of building a stadium and facilities for a minor league baseball team at the intersection of M-72 and Bugai Rd in Elmwood Township. Read the story.
Conservancy Rally [07.28.03]
The Leelanau Conservancy's Annual Friends Rally will be held this Thursday (July 31) at the MSU Horticultural Research Station in Bingham Township. Prior to the Rally, the Conservancy Staff will lead a series of hikes and lectures regarding work accomplished and in progress. At 5:00 pm there will be wine, music, a buffet dinner and a short program featuring this year's guest speaker, Bob Sutherland of Cherry Republic. Call the Conservancy to register @ 256-9665 and learn more on their web site.
Suttons Bay Art Festival [07.29.03]
The annual art fair takes place at Suttons Bay Marina Park this Saturday & Sunday (August 2nd & 3rd). One hundred artists along with community groups, food vendors and a children's area make this the perfect place to spend your weekend. There is also a Sunday morning pancake breakfast in the park (free to exhibiting artists). Artist list & more info.
Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival [07.30.03]
The Sleeping Bear Dunegrass & Blues Festival is one of Northern Michigan's finest festivals and will be held Friday & Saturday (August 1 & 2). Area musicians are definitely the center of this musical feast of bluegrass, blues and folk music. The festival is held outdoors in Empire, Michigan (follow M-22 or M-72 to Empire then follow the signs!). Much more information on their web site.
The Week's Weather Was...
... sunny & mid 70s [07.24.03]
... partly sunny, windy & 70s [07.25.03]
... mostly sunny, windy & 70s (Sat) / partly sunny & upper 70s (Sun) [07.26.03 &
07.27.03]
... partly sunny & 70s [07.28.03]
... mostly sunny, breezy & upper 70s [07.29.03]
... partly sunny & low 80s [07.30.03]
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