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    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...
    June 30, 2015

    A place for Classic Cars…

    A visitor recently asked about friendly places downtown Glen Arbor for their classic cars. While the parking gets filled fast downtown in the height of the summer season, we'll leave it up to you...
    June 22, 2015

    NEW in Glen Arbor! From new owners, to new locations…

    From new owners, to renovations and new locations, there's a few things you'll want take notice of, while visiting Glen Arbor this year. • The Sylvan Inn: Welcoming David and Theresa Gersenson to...
    June 17, 2015

    Farmer’s Markets in Leelanau

    All products and produce sold at our markets are made or grown within 60 miles of the farmers market. Buy Fresh, Buy Local! The 2015 Season is here... All markets are OPEN from 9am -...
    June 12, 2015

    “Toast to the Summer Season” for Chamber Members

    Please join us Monday, June 15th  from 5:00 - 6:30 pm to celebrate the upcoming summer season. We will enjoy some wine and a 22% discount store wide to all Chamber Members in attendance (this night...