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Sleeping Bear Dunes Snowshoe Hikes [December 22, 2005]
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a series of snowshoe hikes in the park this winter. Holiday hikes will begin at the visitor's center on M-72 in Empire at 1 PM Dec 27 and Dec 30. Hikes will also be offered every Saturday and Sunday in January and February (starting Jan 7). The park will provide a limited supply of snowshoes at no charge and you can call 231-326-5134 (ext. 328) for details or info. Read Snowshoe hikes at Sleeping Bear.

Empire Community Winter Get-Togethers [December 23, 2005]
The Empire Township Hall will host Community Winter Get-Togethers every Saturday from 6-10 PM through April 2006 (whenever the hall is not reserved for another event). The evening will feature a potluck dinner at 6 PM followed be activities of the choosing of those who attend. For information or to volunteer to help set-up or clean-up, please call Jan at 326-5619 or send an email.

Sugar Loaf Update
The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that Sugar Loaf owner Kate Wickstrom acknowledged it's been slow-going since she announced her plans nine months ago, but that more has changed than meets the eye. Workers are reportedly updating hot water lines and boilers. Resort construction, including significant remodeling of lodging rooms, should start by March 1 and liquor and occupancy licenses are in the works. Read Newsmakers: New Sugar Loaf owner has big plans.

Happy Holidays! [December 27 - 28, 2005]
The staff of Leelanau.com wishes you and yours all the best this holiday season. The Leelanau News will be taking the week off -- see you in 2006!



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