 Jan and Pete Ostrowski perform with their violin students FIREWORKS and ENTERTAINMENT Saturday of Labor Day Weekend August 30 at 4pm until just after dark at Suttons Bay Marina Park The Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce and its members have joined together to collect the needed funds to continue the Annual Labor Day Fireworks and Entertainment. This fourth-year event was in serious jeopardy of being canceled due to the lack of the necessary financial resources. It is amazing how generous our community is when it comes to offering an afternoon to the "local" community. Be sure to thank Jim Munro, Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce President, and owner of the Korner Kottage Bed & Breakfast, when you see him. It is because of his determination, and ability to round up volunteers, that this event will continue for its fourth year of a SUTTONS BAY BANG. The shows begins late afternoon where the "local" band HURSH opens the show ON STAGE with a few tunes of their own and then opening up the stage to any performer for an OPEN MIC. If you have not heard HURSH - they are pretty good. Suttons Bay Village residents will recognize their lead performer, Ben. He is the cute redhead DPW employee who has worked for the Village of Suttons Bay for quite sometime now. All ages and all types of talents are welcome. Do you know magic? Are you a comedian? Or, perhaps you are willing to participate in a sing-along. Mark you calendars and come on down. Spectators are welcome. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks, or perhaps plan a potluck with some friends. If you are fortunate enough to live on the beautiful waterfront of Suttons Bay, invite some friends over and enjoy the nighttime show. Donations are still needed. You can drop them off at the Business Helper in Suttons Bay or Fifth Third Bank in Suttons Bay or plan on putting something into the can the night of the show. Also, thanks to Camelot Construction for the use of their awesome mobile stage. Looking forward to seeing you there! |
April 30, 2008 - 11am-6pm The every other year "Don't Want to Miss" Leelanau Business event. |
The Leelanau Showcase . . . a Business Expo March, 2008 The Third Leelanau County Business Expo has been scheduled and you will definitely want to be there! There is no admission fee and the public is encouraged to attend. This Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce event only comes around every other year so mark your calendar. (Suttons Bay, Michigan) On Wednesday, April 30th, from 11am to 6pm, the county’s third “Leelanau Showcase - A Business Expo” will be presented at the award-winning Strongheart Center 4 miles north of Suttons Bay. This event will feature nearly 100 mostly Leelanau businesses. There will be a unique blend of retail and service businesses, non-profit groups and organizations and they will be displayed in one convenient location. The Expo will be participant interactive, with (interesting) demonstrations, local food vendors offering the finest of Leelanau's tasty fare; wandering minstrels will entertain the crowds; see BIG trucks; test drive the latest vehicles from Bill Marsh Auto; gather educational, non-profit, and recreational information or take in national park and conservation district discussions; enjoy furniture, balloons, and live entertainment throughout the day; the list goes on and on! Preceeding the Business Expo, at the Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, will be a Continental-style buffet breakfast designed to encourage networking and is also a great opportunity to garner information about what is happening in Leelanau. The program will include speakers and presentations from Village representatives promoting the many events and amenities they have to offer. Call 231-271-4404 to purchase your tickets for the buffet breakfast. Seating is limited and the price is $10. It is not too late to participate! Currently, Expo Sponsors include TV 7&4, Northern Lumber and Pro Hardware, Leelanau Enterprise, Traverse City State Bank, The Business Helper, Dan Penning - Attorney, Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos, WCCW-Oldies 107.5, Radio 1310 AM - ESPN, Camelot Construction & Development, and WCMU Public Radio. Additional Expo sponsorships and a few booths are still available. For additional information about the Leelanau Showcase Business Expo, please call Jackie or Bill Morrison at the Business Helper, 231-271-4404 or direct an email to jackie@shopleelanaufirst.com. Shop Leelanau First and The Business Helper for The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce |
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Exciting News from Epicure CateringThis press release was submitted by Cammie Buehler of Epicure Catering. Hello friends! I have exciting news from Epicure Catering! We will now be booking events at Cherry Basket Farm in Omena, where our commissary is located. Under continuous restoration for 5 years, the farm has now had enough TLC to accommodate guests. Please keep us in mind for your next special event. More details can be found on our website: www.caterleelanau.com In addition, I would also like to announce the release of the cookbook (In stores April 22, 2008) Andy and I worked on with renowned chef Mario Batali. We served as prep cooks at the photo shoot. Here is a blurb from the press release: From the superstar chef and author of MOLTO ITALIANO, comes his handbook on Italian grilling, which will become an instant must-have cookbook for home grillers. ITALIAN GRILL
By Mario Batali with Judith Sutton The words "Italian" and "grilling" go together like the verse and refrain in a love song by Lennon and McCartney--They seem as if they were made for each other. –Mario Batali Mario Batali brings together his passion for Italian food and his love of grilling in ITALIAN GRILL. Published by ECCO $29.95 - Hardcover On Sale April 22, 2008 ISBN: 0061450979 The quintessential introduction to tasty, smoky simple Italian food on the grill. No one can tell you about Italian grilling better than Mario Batali. Grilling over hot coals or embers is as timeless as cooking itself and for the purest, most unadorned, and primordial experience, it's the grill. Anyone who has spent time in Italy knows that the most evocative and fragrant moments are smelled at someone's home, in a vineyard, or at a trattoria where something mouth-watering is cooking on a grill over hot coals. The kiss of the fire and iron grate can transform even the most quotidian vegetables, meats or fish into that hauntingly elusive perfect bite where the flavor of the natural product is enhanced, not masked. ITALIAN GRILL is about nuance and minimal interference with the flavor of the primary ingredient. There is no thick sweet barbecue sauce – in fact, there is rarely anything more to it than good olive oil, citrus, wine, herbs, garlic and hot chili flakes. In addition to the 80 recipes, informative side-bars, and 60 four-color photographs throughout, the book is a complete reference for grilling basics and techniques. ITALIAN GRILL covers marinades, rubs, essential ingredients, and heat source options. Recipes are divided up into six categories: Appetizers (Antipasti) Bread & Flatbread (Pizza, Focaccina, and Piadina) Seafood & Shellfish Poultry Meat Vegetables from comforting Eggplant Rollatini with Goat Cheese & Pesto and Pizza with Hot Salami and Pecorinoto to fresh Barbecued Octopus with Beans & Limoncello and Il Galleto al Mattone (Chicken Cooked Under a Brick). Meaty Rosticiana Ribs Italian Style and juicy Spit Roasted Whole Duck with Oranges & Rosemary go together with perfectly grilled vegetables such as Asparagus with Prosciutto Vinaigrette and Thick Grilled Onions with Lemon Thyme. Shop Leelanau First and The Business Helper for Epicure Catering of Omena and Mario Batali |
RadioShack of Suttons Bay is NOT ClosingThe following is a news release from Jim Brye, Owner of Ohms E-Tech, LLL a RadioShack Franchise Dealer in Suttons Bay, Michigan.Hello Friends, Yesterday, February, 27, 2008, AT&T wireless sent hundreds of postcards to customers in Leelanau County who are receiving wireless cell phone service from them. These postcards also went to customers who were formerly with Cellular One. Unfortunately, the information on the postcard erroneously states that RadioShack in Suttons Bay is closing. I wanted to let you all know as quickly as possible that this information is false and is due to an unfortunate choice of words. Here are the facts: We are not closing! Our business was up approximately 15% in 2007 and our 2008 sales are currently on pace to exceed last year’s sales totals. We have represented AT&T as an independent dealer since December 9th, 2007. AT&T made a decision to terminate the independent contracts with approximately 50% of their Northwest Michigan dealers including us. We were notified of their decision in January to terminate our independent dealer agreement on February 28th, 2008. We will continue to represent AT&T through their national agreement with RadioShack so our customers will see no change in the great service we take pride in giving to everyone who does business with us. We have worked very hard for the last 8 years to get the word out in Leelanau County that we are here. We are known to be friendly, knowledgeable, convenient, and competitively priced with even the biggest of the big box stores in Traverse City. Thank you for passing this information to those who have received this postcard and those who have heard we are closing. We are looking forward to continue serving our numerous and very loyal customers for many years to come. RadioShack OHMS E-Tech |
County Seat Moves to Suttons BayBy the 1st of March Leelanau County will have moved all of its offices to the new county seat located in Suttons Bay Township. All of the county offices will be located on Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682-9718 (half way between Suttons Bay and Lake Leelanau on M-204).The general inquiries phone number for Leelanau County Government is 231-256-9711. If you need to send mail to any department and/or agency it is important that you use the "suite number" and the nine digit zip code "49682-9718". We welcome you to use our easy search feature to find detailed information for Leelanau County Court Offices and other Leelanau County Governmental Entities. We have attempted to update all of the listings for all of Leelanau County Government Offices on this site, however if you find an error, please contact us immediately. It is suggested that you call ahead before making a trip to the court house or any of its offices during the month of February. The moving of all offices will take place throughout the month of February, 2008 and is expected to be completed by the 1st of March. An auction for used office equipment and furniture is tentatively scheduled for March 15 in Leland. Everyone is invited to attend the Leelanau County Government Center Open House on May 18, 2008 from 2-4:00 pm. Leelanau County Government and its Agencies |
Leelanau features Award Winning Musicians On Friday, January 11 at 7:30 Leelanau will be tapping their feet, getting out of their seat and wanting to dance as they are entertained by Michigan's own Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin). Greensky Bluegrass was formed in 2000 and has been performing at festivals, theaters, clubs and listening rooms all over the United States. Greensky Bluegrass features traditional sounds and is getting the attention of not only bluegrass enthusiasts, but lovers of music of all ages. "It is their unique “fusion of tradition and enthusiasm for improvisation” that has come to define the band’s creative and tangible compositional style."* This new acoustic roots band will be performing at the Suttons Bay High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door. Adults $12 / Students $5 Following the performance Silvertree Deli will be hosting a $10 donation (fundraising) party featuring L Mawby Beverage and hors d'ouevres. Looking forward to seeing you there! *www.greenskybluegrass.com Shop Leelanau First for Friends of Fine Art aka FOFA |
Trixi Joins the Business Helper 2 Staff as "Mascot" Greilickville-The Business Helper 2 supports local birds by feeding birds in their own backyard. The new bird feeders were installed before Christmas and are already a big hit with the local Finches. Every morning the Finches gather and when around the feeders they compete for the right spot. During peak times you can watch as the seed level plunges faster than the value of our US dollar. Feeding the birds isn't enough, the Business Helper 2 feeds the local squirrel population as well, and at least one deer. Most customers are surprised by the nice view out the back window, all the feeding birds and many trees all provide a very relaxing enviroment. For Christmas the Business Helper 2 received a very special gift from owner Jackie Morrison of Suttons Bay, Jackie purchased an aqua-blue colored "Pocket-Parrot" a small parrot that was born August 20th, 2007. Jackie named the bird Trixi for her special trick of getting out of her cage. We all hope Trixi will talk, her first words should either be "Hello," or "Up," these are the two words she hears the most, oh yeah.... and "Where are you?!!!!!" Shop Leelanau First for The Business Helper 2 in Greilickville |
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The new Business Helper 2 store in Greilickville The Business Helper
After fourteen years in Suttons Bay a wonderful location opportunity became available to The Business Helper to expand and open a second store close to the southern border of Leelanau County in Greilickville. The 'new' Business Helper, managed by family member, Mo Morrison, has been affectionally nicknamed The Business Helper 2. The building is located on M-22 across the street from Grand Traverse Bay and the famous landmark restaurant, The Apache Trout Grill. |
