🌱 Which nearby trail gives sweeping views of both Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau?
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In today's newsletter:
- Which nearby trail gives sweeping views of both Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau?
Also on today's calendar: Lake Leelanau – Food & Baby Pantry and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy and cold with a shower, with a high of 49 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 61, low: 44.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These Northern Michigan Hikes Keep You Close To Traverse City And Feel Made For May (everafterinthewoods.com) — If you want a nearby hike with a direct Lake Leelanau connection, Clay Cliffs Natural Area offers blufftop views of both Lake Leelanau and Lake Michigan, plus spring wildflowers and birdlife. The guide also highlights other May-friendly trails around Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula, from Empire Bluff and Pyramid Point to quieter preserves and wetland boardwalks. 
📸 Around Lake Leelanau
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Upcoming Events in
Lake Leelanau
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★ Featured events ★
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Vineyard Walk →
Boathouse Vineyards, 115 St Mary's St, Lake Leelanau
1:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Lake Leelanau – Food & Baby Pantry →
Leelanau Christian Neighbors, 7322 E Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau
2:00 pm -
Melissa and Jake Friday evening, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. →
Boathouse Vineyards, 115 St Mary's St, Lake Leelanau
6:00 pm -
Remaining Schedule under construction →
Boathouse Vineyards, 115 St Mary's St, Lake Leelanau
6:00 pm
Monday May 25
Friday May 29
📣 Lake Leelanau Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Girls Basketball Awards Ceremony
Leland Public School Leland, MI 49654
6:30 pm -
BOOKENDs Book Discussion: Wreck by Catherine Newman (2026 Leelanau Read) →
Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, 416 Front St, Suttons Bay
2:00 pm -
Spring Arts Showcase
Leland Public School Leland, MI 49654
5:00 pm -
Leelanau Reads Book Discussion
Suttons Bay Bingham District Library , 416 N. Front Street, Suttons Bay, MI, 49682, United States
7:00 pm -
Metalsmithing: Beach Stone Pendant or Ring @ The Old Art Building →
Old Art Building, 111 S Main St, Leland
9:00 am -
Story Time – Leland Library →
Leland Township Library, 203 Cedar St E, Leland
10:30 am -
LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY
Suttons Bay Bingham District Library, 416 N. Front Street, Suttons Bay
10:00 am -
Leland Air at OAB — Leland, MI →
Leland MI Chamber of Commerce, 110 N Lake St, Leland
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Saturday May 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meijer posted a job opening for Retail Clerk - Mornings in Suttons Bay. Apply here.
- Blarney Castle Oil Company posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate Part Time in Elk Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Leelanau here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Arbor
- Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts Hudson-Casanova, McWhorter (glenarborsun.com)
Elk Rapids
- Nakwema Trailway secures $2 million federal funding commitment for Elk Rapids expansion (9and10news.com)
Traverse City
- Traverse City unveils first 2026-2027 budget plan built on six strategic pillars (upnorthlive.com)
- Hometown cafe renovation revealed inside Traverse City airport (mlive.com)
- James Brownson (whtc.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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