The view from atop Schuss Mountain. Photo by Troy Bruzewski

Quick glimpses of decent weather, often were rebuffed with cold and rain. Leaving the golf courses and other attractions empty. No snow, but not much sun.

Last weekend though, warm weather returned, bringing back visitors and jump-starting summer activities, as well as revenues for local businesses.

Mike Mooney, assistant golf professional at Shanty Creek, says last week and weekend, looked promising.

"We had a pretty good response once the weather turned," Mooney said. "We've been running specials and whatnot, trying to get people up here and see Shanty Creek again. We've had a very good reception."

He added the recent weather turned, bodes well for the next few weeks.

"Our next few weeks, are filling up nicely," Mooney said. "Obviously snow helps us with our winter season, but as long as winter ends when it's supposed to, we're all right.

"When winter carries over a little longer, it makes it harder to get the courses ready to play and people to come."

Also benefitting from the weather turn, was Bellaire's annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which flourished in sunny weather Sunday. With the Memorial Day this weekend, there are several other groups in Antrim County hoping warm weather will stick around, at least until Tuesday.

* The 56th annual Alden Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Services start at noon Monday. The parade proceeds from the community center to Depot Park. The American Legion color Guard leads the parade, along with decorated military veterans.

* Bellaire's American Legion Post #247 is coordinating the annual Memorial Day events in the village. The parade starts at 10 a.m., in the downtown business district. Veterans are encouraged to participate and are asked to meet at First Baptist Church, at 9:30 a.m. * Ellsworth's Memorial Day Parade starts at noon, in front of the Christian Reform Church. Veterans are visiting to pay respects at five local cemeteries, before the parade.

* American Legion Post #264 is hosting Mancelona's Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Assembly begins at 8:30 a.m., at Dairy Queen. The march starts at 9 a.m., with a ceremony at the library. Then the group goes to the Catholic cemetery and Alba for the final ceremony.

* Lakes of the North hosts its annual introduction to summer, with a communitywide garage sale. The sale starts at 9 a.m. And runs until 5 p.m. A cookout starts at 11 a.m. At the clubhouse. Sunday, a pancake breakfast is being held at Lakes of the North Campers' Village Pavilion at 8 a.m., the fee is $5 for adults. Deer Run is hosting a two-person best ball tournament also.