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Ballpark Plans Draw Opposition [08.21.03]
The Leelanau Enterprise reports that plans for a 3,700-seat stadium in Elmwood Township were submitted and drew criticism from adjacent property owners. There will be a special meeting regarding this matter on Sept. 23 at 7 PM. Read the story. The Record-Eagle also reports that the proposed team name "Cherry Bears" has been nixed. Read the story.

Boardman River Jam [08.22.03]
The River Jam Music Fest will be held this Sunday (Aug 24) from noon into the evening. The event is designed raise awareness about the Boardman River Watershed and features free concerts on two stages by some great area acts, lots of educational and children's activities, kayak demos, wine tasting, prizes and a whole lot more. More info!

Astronomy Cruise [08.25.03]
Join astronomer Dick Cookman to explore the night sky aboard the schooner Inland Seas this Wednesday (Aug 27) at 8:30 PM at the boat dock in Suttons Bay. For more information and to sign up, call ISEA at 271-3077 or visit their web site.

Labor Day Bridge Walks [08.26.03]
If the Mackinac Bridge is too daunting a walk, why not try one of Leelanau's two bridges? The Leland walk starts in the Blue Bird parking lot at noon on Labor Day (Sept 1). You can also walk the Glen Lake Narrows Bridge on Monday starting at the north side at 11:30 AM.

Shielding Tree Barn Sale [08.27.03]
The Shielding Tree Nature Center on Port Oneida will hold a barn sale this Saturday & Sunday (Aug 30 & 31) from 9-5. They encourage donated items -- to make a donation or inquiry, please call the Center at 231-334-7649. More on their web site.

The Week's Weather Was...
... early rain then mostly sunny, very humid & upper 80s [08.21.03]
... mostly sunny & upper 70s [08.22.03]
... partly sunny & low 70s (Sat) / early rain, then partly sunny & upper 70s (Sun) [08.23.03 & 08.24.03]
... partly sunny, humid & 80s [08.25.03]
... heavy morning rain, then mostly sunny & upper 70s [08.26.03]
... mostly sunny & low 70s [08.27.03]
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