Alana Haley from Pine Hill Nursery sent a press release. There’s a new Garden Cafe at Pine Hill Nursery, and Julie Kamp is in charge. Plus—and this is gonna save me a lot of gas—they’re partnering with Java Jones of Elk Rapids on this enterprise. Oh boy oh boy. I went over there yesterday and […]
The Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society isn’t your average local history bunch. For one thing, it sponsors a summer lecture series that covers an amazing amount of local ground in very entertaining ways. Norton Bretz recruits the speakers, which probably explains the breadth of subject matter and the penchant for the piquant. This year’s lineup: June […]
There are lots of places to play in Torch Lake Township and a great many of them are listed over there in the right column under “Parks and Trails.” But maybe your idea of playtime is something different? Or maybe you have noticed something we could do better at one of our parks? Have I […]
Sonny’s is set to reopen next week. Chris and Sonny will be the people swanning about wearing suntans and relaxed expressions. I will be the pale creature tottering in the door at daybreak, gazing hopefully at the case where the cinnamon rolls reside in season. Show me a story and I’ll share my cinnamon roll […]
Photographer Scott Thomas, who blogs at Views Infinitum, has issued a call for a Collective Shoot. The assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to photograph a Local Area Landmark in your hometown and tell us about it. Landmarks can be buildings, geographical formations, natural areas, or historic places. The landmark does not have […]
Make a wreath, swag, centerpiece or kissing ball-whatever catches your fancy! Alana Haley of Roots & Wings Herbs will present a Holiday Greens Workshop on Saturday, December 6 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Nursery, 886 US 31. The $20 fee includes a large variety of greens, cones, berries and accents.* Alana promises that even if you’ve never […]
May 15, 2009
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