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News for the Week of August 11th - August 17th, 2005
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Peshawbestown Pow Wow [Aug 11, 2005]
The Grand Traverse Band holds their annual Pow Wow next Saturday (Aug 20) in Peshawbestown at the Turtle (on Stallman Rd north of Suttons Bay). The event features Native American dancing, food and celebrations of their heritage.

Unemployment Rates Improve in June [Aug 12, 2005]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that area unemployment rates improved significantly in June as the summer tourism season hit full stride. Leelanau had the second best rate (4%), well below the statewide jobless rate of 6.9%. Read Tourism brings jobs; rate still above average in the TCRE.

Lake Leelanau Lake Association Picnic [Aug 15, 2005]
The annual picnic will be held this Sunday (Aug 21) from 2-5 PM at Nedow's Bay Beach on North Lake Leelanau (in Leland down the Pearl St from the Leland Lodge). Lake Leelanau Lake Association web site.

Shielding Tree's Annual Big Barn Sale [Aug 16, 2005]
Shielding Tree hosts its annual Big Barn Sale next Saturday & Sunday (Aug 27 & 28). It's an opportunity to turn your clutter into funds for the STNC! Donations to the sale are being accepted on Thursday, August 25 from noon thru midnight. To make a donation or inquiry, please call the Center at 231-334-7649. Shielding Tree Nature Center web site.

Leelanau Vintner's Print Contest
The Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association (LPVA) is seeking works of original art for its Second Annual Commemorative Print, part of a bi-annual print series, to reflect the wines, vineyards and beauty of the Peninsula. The print will be known as "The Boskydel" in honor of winemaker Bernie Rink who started it all 40 years ago and will be unveiled on November 10, 2005 at a special dinner honoring Bernie. Visit lpwines.com for all the details.

The Week's Weather Was...
... mostly cloudy & 70s [Aug 11, 2005]
... morning showers, then partly sunny & 70s [Aug 12, 2005]
... mostly cloudy & 70s (Sat) / sunny & 70s (Sun) [Aug 13, 2005 & Aug 14, 2005]
... early clouds, then mostly sunny & low 80s [Aug 15, 2005]
... sunny & 80s (a gorgeous day!) [Aug 16, 2005]
... partly sunny & 70s [Aug 17, 2005]
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