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Grand Hotel Poetry Series To Begin July 11 Grand Hotel will offer a poetry series again this year, "Poets at the Grand Hotel: from My Favorite Poets to Yours," an eight-week program exploring the works of various poets and styles that begins July 11. Cottager James Lenfestey will lead the Wednesday programs, to be held from 10:45 a.m. to ... More ...
Will Read at Sunday's Festival By Sean Ely What do the occupations investment banker and poet have in common? "Some people find it odd or interesting that someone can be both a businessman and a poet," said West Bluff cottager John Barr, who is both. "However, I've often wondered why it's odd. More ...
By Karen Gould Mackinac Island State Park commissioners are negotiating to purchase three lots and the aviation easements to two parcels that were platted in the Forest Brook Condominium development. They also will purchase three easements just west of the Mackinac Island Airport runway at the top of the bluff. More ...
The Summer Concert Series continues Sunday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at Ste. Anne's Church with the Arcos Trio. The piano, violin, and cello trio will perform a blend of classics. The group emphasizes works by American, Latin American, and women composers. More ...
By Eric Fish "Ready about. Break." Skipper Dave Rowe barked the nautical command on board his yacht, Wild Honey, and watched as his crew worked hard to alter the sail and stay on course in the 26th annual Fourth of July yacht race around the Island Sunday, July 1. More ...
Captain's Pets Began Sailing at 9 Weeks Old There are two things that Dave Rowe won't sail without, Livvy and Katie, his two golden retriever dogs. While they can't adjust the sails, steer the boat, or contribute to the conversation, they provide companionship and share the experience. More ... Council Says No to Tax Hike; City Faces Deficit By Eric Fish The Mackinac Island City Council, meeting Monday, July 2, unanimously voted to keep the 2007 millage at 8.95 and not raise taxes. The action will leave the city with a budget deficit of $58,637. The Finance Committee had proposed a 0.7-mil increase several weeks ago that would have eliminated any... More ...
While stone skippers gathered on the lakeshore of Windermere Point, children of all ages gathered on the grounds to participate in games and events hosted annually by the Mackinac Island Fire Department to celebrate the Fourth of July. More ...
By Sean Ely Fort Mackinac helped celebrate the United States of America's 231 years of independence with the help of hundreds of guests who journeyed up the steep bluff for patriotic music, old-time games, a 38- gun salute, cannon firings, and a picnic. More ...
Bluegrass musicians guitarist Mick Adams, bassist Todd Kirchner, fiddler Katie Kirchner, ukulele player Chad Kirchner, and banjo player Paul Kirchner jam outside of Harts Rooms Saturday, June 30. More ... Minimum Wage Hike in Effect July 1 More than half a million Michigan workers got a pay raise Sunday, July 1, when the minimum wage moved to $7.15 per hour, reported the office of Governor Jennifer Granholm. The minimum wage will increase again next year at this time to $7.40 an hour. As a result of the minimum wage hikes phased in... More ... Fundraiser Earns Money for New Golf Course Equipment Wawashkamo Golf Club held an equipment fundraiser Saturday, June 30, on the Greens at Mackinac at Mission Point Resort. Money will help pay for numerous improvements to the golf course over the past several months, including the enlargement of several of the course greens. More ...
Brendan Hagerty Brendan Michael Hagerty was born to Kathleen and Charles Hagerty of Canton Sunday, April 29, at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 21.5 inches. Brendan has a seven-yearold brother, Patrick, and a twoyear old sister, Brigid. More ... Cecelia Donnelly Flanagan Celebrates 100th Birthday She Grew Up on Mackinac Island's Market Street By Eric Fish Cecelia Donnelly Flanagan, one of Mackinac Island's most venerable residents, celebrated her 100th birthday Wednesday, July 4, at Mackinac Straits Hospital's Long Term Care Facility in St. Ignace. She received many cards and flowers, including one bouquet containing 100 red roses, and greeted visi... More ... Horsemanship Will Be Focus of Juy 18 Educational Program Residents and visitors can learn about various horse breeds in a free educational program sponsored by the Mackinac Island Horsemen's Association Wednesday, July 18. The "Horse of a Different Color, Horse of a Different Breed" program will be held at Turtle Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., said Candi ... More ... Golf Scramble Will Benefit Ste. Anne's Church Ste. Anne's Catholic Church will host a nine-hole, four-person golf scramble to raise building repair funds for the church. Open to the public, the Thursday, July 12, event begins a 5 p.m. at Wawashkamo Golf Club. The $75-per-person fee includes golf and dinner and is being chaired by Patti Ann M... More ...
Juan Garcia waters the flower garden near the east entrance of Grand Hotel Wednesday, July 4. The hotel gardens draw the attention of Island visitors and residents throughout the season. More ... Wawashkamo Hosts Three-day Tournament A three-day men's member and guest golfing tournament was held at Wawashkamo Golf Course June 21 through the 23, which drew 32 golfers. Play began Thursday with a practice round and a cocktail reception at The Island House. Friday the two-man teams played a Best Ball with handicap event. Agolf scr... More ... |
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