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April 7, 2020
Covid-19 info; Business Resources & Code for Travel
[caption id="attachment_10128" align="alignnone" width="300"] Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels[/caption] If you live in and around Glen Arbor, MI or are planning to visit, please see the...


March 18, 2020
Small Business Strong
Article and graphics by Raquel Jackson | Raquel owns her own small business Rockwell Art & Design and also serves her local community through marketing for the Glen Lake Chamber of...


November 6, 2019
Holiday “Shop local” events in Glen Arbor
Visit Glen Arbor & Shop Local for the Holidays. Join us for a variety of anticipated holiday-themed shopping events in Glen Arbor, taking place Thanksgiving weekend & beyond. Open to...


October 21, 2019
NEW Kettles trail opens in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Posted October 21st, 2019 | Copied and re-shared here from an Editor post on the Glen Arbor Sun Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes invited the public to...


September 10, 2019
Facts about the Sleeping Bear Dunes
• 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. • 1.7 million visitors enjoyed the Sleeping Bear National Park in 2017. • The 50 millionth visitor was logged...


June 26, 2019
Top list of things to do while visiting the Glen Arbor area
Summertime! We're so fortunate to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Summertime is prime tourism season and when you visit, you want to make it count. We've...


June 10, 2019
ARTirondack Chair Project // Summer 2019
You're invited to participate in Glen Arbor's 2nd annual ARTirondack Chair Project! Wooden Adirondack chairs are sponsored by a local business and artfully painted. Each chair is one of a kind!...


April 3, 2019
In The Press – Sleeping Bear Dunes among 7 Best Beaches in the Midwest
March, 2019 It's no surprise to us that the Sleeping Bear Dunes was featured in an article on "7 Best Beaches in the Midwest"  by Tripstodiscover.com Check out the article online...


April 1, 2019
DH Day Campground: Sleeping Bear Dunes makes changes to improve
Camping reservations at D. H. Day Campground in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore open up on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Also on Monday morning, additional campsites at Platte River...


February 19, 2019
Wintefest Contest Results
It was another great year this 2019 president's day weekend to be up north and out and about in Glen Arbor. We had fun seeing our friends and neighbors and visitors too, great shopping deals and fun...


October 31, 2018
Visit Glen Arbor for the Holidays
With some fun new things and others annually anticipated, Glen Arbor invites you to shop local for the Holidays. Shop the “PJ Party” in Glen Arbor for a "Better than Black Friday"...


October 3, 2018
Leelanau Peninsula Named in the Top 3 Best Wine Regions
October 1, 2018 (Leelanau Peninsula, MI) Leelanau Peninsula Named Top Wine Region Consumers Name Leelanau Peninsula in the Top Three Best Wine Regions in the Country by USA Today and Favorite...


September 5, 2018
Find Your Park
With more than 400 park sites in the U.S., yours is probably closer than you think. Most Americans have one within 100 miles of their home. Today, there are a total of 417 park sites across all 50...


July 19, 2018
See them all: ARTirondack Chairs around Glen Arbor
PAINTED BY LOCAL ARTISTS, SPONSORED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES.  Make your way around the Glen Lake area to see them all! See the list below.     WIN A CHAIR!  Online...


June 28, 2018
Horse Wagon Rides now in Glen Arbor
New this summer, the Glen Lake Chamber has organized Horse Wagon Rides in Glen Arbor, MI. A family friendly and romantic recreation to enjoy!  Rides take place...


June 23, 2018
4th of July in Glen Arbor
Independence Concert The Northport Community Band kicks off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2018 Manitou Music Festival season on Tuesday, July 3, at 7 pm with...


May 17, 2018
Tennis Lessons | Glen Arbor 2018
2018 Glen Arbor Township Tennis Lessons No need to pre-register, pay pro when you come to class. Questions, contact: Kim Guilbeau [email protected] (517)420.3112 ALL LESSONS are at...


April 19, 2018
ARTirondack Chair Campaign
ARTirondack Chair Event Glen Arbor // Summer '18 Adirondack chairs painted by local artists, Sponsored by local businesses can be seen on display all summer long in Glen Arbor with the...


February 19, 2018
Leelanau’s Lake Michigan Shoreline in Winter
February 19th, 2018. Post by Raquel Jackson While our favorite time to visit the beach is when the sand is warm between our toes and the days are long, the expansive Lake Michigan shoreline...


January 10, 2018
Works In Cloth by Molly Phinny
The Glen Arbor Arts Center [formerly the Glen Arbor Art Association] is showing Works In Cloth 2015-2017, a small survey of fiber constructions by Leelanau County artist Molly Phinny....


October 31, 2017
Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor 2017
Fun in Glen Arbor Trick or Treating (Annually, the Sunday before Halloween) Thank you to all the wonderful businesses who participate in costume, decor and plenty of goodies to give, - opening...


October 9, 2017
Glen Arbor: Your Leelanau fall color destination
Explore the Natural Beauty of the area - year round! Discover the variety of  Things to Do | Shop, Dine, Relax, Renew and Recreate. Play and Stay in Glen Arbor, then set out for your...


September 26, 2017
Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor, MI
Join us on Sunday just before Halloween for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from...


August 25, 2017
Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor ~ Labor Day Weekend
Come on out to shop, dine and seek some recreation in Leelanau. You won't want to miss the stellar end-of-summer deals during Sidewalk Sale days in Glen Arbor, held annually Labor Day...


February 19, 2017
2017 Glen Lake Winterfest Results
After a few years of this event taking place in some of the worst winter storms to date, everyone who attended this year enjoyed Spring-like weather with temperatures in the 50's, sunshine and blue...


January 28, 2017
Best beaches in the world
In the press... Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has been catching PR across the nation for years now, although we still want to protect and keep this secluded gem in the Leelanau...


November 8, 2016
Calling all local Service Providers!
Did you know that as a Chamber, we also represent a growing number of local service providers? From Marketing to Insurance, non-profit organizations to charter fishing, house painting and...


October 14, 2016
Empire, MI Pharmacy now open
Great news for our area, Empire Pharmacy now open, located next to Empire Family Practice.  This new pharmacy is conveniently located next to Empire Family Practice. Friendly experts are here to...


October 7, 2016
Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole...


September 16, 2016
Photo Contest
We're looking ahead to the next design to create and are asking for your photo submissions! The selected photo will be featured in the next art poster in our series titled "Escape to Glen Lake." If...


August 1, 2016
Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor
Thursday September 1st – Monday the 5th, 2016 Labor Day Weekend ~ Sidewalk Sale Days in Glen Arbor Get the best deals of the season, Eat great food + Enjoy recreation around the Glen...


June 29, 2016
Escape to Glen Lake | Art poster Series
We're running a series of posters, developed by our 2016 Chamber Marketing Committee. Thank you (Angela Brown of LVR, Brook of La Becasse, Jamie Jewell of the Homestead, Bob Ashmun of Ashmun...


June 20, 2016
4th of July around Glen Lake
Celebrate Independence Independence Day gets celebrated usually beginning the day before the 4th with some free, local live music, followed by things to do for everyone. On the "Old School House"...


June 18, 2016
Leelanau Farmer’s Markets 2016
The Leelanau Farmers Markets is a non-profit organization started up with the initiation of the Leelanau Agricultural Alliance & MSU Extension with the goal of improving the marketing of local...


April 25, 2016
Noteworthy things to CELEBRATE in 2016 around Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor, it's residents and business owners all look forward to Memorial Day weekend, where most of all the seasonal shops are open for the season by this weekend. It's usually nice weather and is...


April 12, 2016
Escape to Glen Lake: In the Spring
Plan a Spring trip! Escape to Glen Lake for a #springtour in #leelanau. Experience #puremichigan #cherryblossoms. Browse our Business Directory for B&B's, Resorts, Vacation...


February 26, 2016
What do you do up north all winter?
We thought it'd be fun to answer this common questions as a community and post the results here, and in social media, to create some real conversation with locals and visitors alike. Hike around...


January 13, 2016
About the Sleeping Bear Dunes
Article by Terry Richard | The Oregonian/OregonLive | Dec. 29th 2015 "Lake Michigan and its bays are renowned for being the most scenic of the Great Lakes, with turquoise-colored waters...


December 18, 2015
Old Settlers Park for your up north wedding!
There's more and more reasons why our area is an amazing place to host your Up North Michigan wedding. Leelanau Peninsula and our greater Glen Lake area offers tons of variety in settings for...


December 11, 2015
Glen Lake Chamber 2016 Member Meeting Dates
Member Meetings are typically the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Open for the community to attend, we'd love to have you! Start time will be 5:30 for Socializing Meetings will begin at 6:15pm Members,...


2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
Will be held at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise); Board Meetings typically take place the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are for Chamber board members only....


September 30, 2015
Trick or Treating on Halloween in Glen Arbor
Join us on Saturday, October 31st from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all...


September 27, 2015
PJ Party, Tree Lighting & Holiday Markets
There's plenty to do during Thanksgiving weekend around the Glen Lake area. Start by shopping early during the PJ Party in Glen Arbor on Friday morning for special sales at participating merchants....


September 25, 2015
Holiday Market 2015 – Info + Application Form
Held at the Glen Arbor Township Hall Friday, Nov. 27th - Set-Up | 2-7pm  Friday, Nov. 27th - Preview Party | Open to the Public for early shopping | 7-8pm Saturday, November 28 - Glen Arbor's...


September 8, 2015
Post Storm Workshop – Glen Lake Association
Post Storm Workshop Highlights August 29, 2015 Sponsored by the Glen Lake Association | Highlights Compiled By Rob Karner, Watershed Biologist Watch video of workshop on YouTube 1. Take your...


August 15, 2015
Sidewalk Sales Downtown + Labor Day Bridge Walk
Glen Arbor Sidewalk Sales | 2015 • August 27th, 28th, 29th, and 30th Get the best deals of the season, Eat great food + Enjoy recreation around the Glen Lake area! Most of the Sales usually...


August 13, 2015
loving summer, post-storm update + resources
Loving summer around Glen Arbor "We're here to stay and we're all loving summer around Glen Arbor - more than ever"... is the feeling you get around the Glen Lake and surrounding areas in Leelanau...


August 8, 2015
The lights are back on!
The hard work and sense of community around here shined enough light to get us all through the week following the storm of August 2nd. As of 8.7.15 evening - The power was restored in and around...


August 4, 2015
The August storm of Northwest Michigan
Posted Sunday August 2nd, 2015, last updated August 15th | by Raquel Jackson, Marketing Director Note: Scroll down below this article for NEW reports and updates being posted! I think...


July 1, 2015
July is Craft Beer Month in Michigan
The craft beer culture continues to brew in Michigan at a record pace – and in celebration of this long-standing beverage industry, the Michigan Brewers Guild is once again proud to announce July...