Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Chamber member Fall Dinner + Meeting
2015-10-13 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Western Avenue Grill, 6410 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
October 13th, 2015 | 5:30pm
At Western Avenue Grill
Schedule for the evening
The dinner and the meeting takes place on Tuesday October 13th
Social hour will begin at 5:30 and will include a brief business agenda
Election of the new Officers
Brief Review of 2015 then Looking Forward to 2016
Dinner will begin at approximately 6:15
The menu can be viewed below
Cost of the dinner will be $30.00 to include tax and gratuity, beverages will be available and will be added to your ticket
PLEASE RSVP to Jeff Gietzen with the number attending
Email jeff@northwoodshardware.com Text me at 616.633.3699
We look forward to seeing you there !

Special Dinner Menu
$30 per person – includes tax and gratuity. Full cash bar available.
House Salad
Fresh chopped romaine topped with tomatoes, carrots, red onion, and croutons
Served with Cherry Vinaigrette
Entrée
Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs
Tender, fall off the bone ribs with sweet baby rays barbecue sauce
Served with whipped mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Andouille Sausage Lasagna
Layered with a homemade tomato sauce, andouille sausage, ricotta, and parmesan cheese
Walleye
Lightly breaded walleye, baked and drizzled with beurre blanc and topped with capers
Served with wild rice and seasonal vegetable
Dessert ~ Mixed berry cobbler

November | Chamber Member's Meeting
2015-11-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Lake Chamber Member’s Meeting
November 10th, 2015 | at The Leelanau School

Please join us for the November Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted at the Leelanau School – Thank you Matt & Julie.
Location
Meet in the Learning Commons in the Academic Building. It is the low building on the right. Parking is on the right also, just before the building or along the main drive.

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Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Join us as we kick off the 2015/2016 Chamber Business Year…
Chamber FOCUS for 2016 (and beyond)
• Members: support members so that each and all may achieve success
• Awareness and Traffic: build awareness and bring traffic to the community for the benefit of the members and the benefit of the various community groups
• Community: the Chamber to act as a catalyst in ‘building community’ among the various community groups (non-for-profit, and for profit)
• Funding: to raise funds to support our operational needs and to provide the funding needed as required by our areas of focus

Chamber Board Meeting - February 2nd
2016-02-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only.
2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Useful Link:
View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Glen Lake Chamber Member Meeting - Feb. 2016
2016-02-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Yarn Shop, 5873 S Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Notice: Originally set for the 9th, we rescheduled to the 16th, due to the Winter Storm
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016
Please join us for the February Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting. It will be graciously hosted at The Yarn Shop, downtown Glen Arbor.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Chamber Board Meeting - March 1st
2016-03-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Member Meeting - March 2016
2016-03-15 05:30 - 19:00 | Synchronicity Art Gallery, 6671 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, United States
March 15th, 2016
Please join us for the March Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
Hosted by Linda Peppler and Dave Thomasma at Synchronicity Art Gallery in Glen Arbor. Thank you Dave & Linda!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Chamber Board Meeting - April 5th
2016-04-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Member Meeting - April 2016
2016-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | Bethlehem Community Church, 6012 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
April 12th, 2016
Please join us for the April Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, graciously hosted by Anderson’s Market, located at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Glen Arbor.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Social Media How-To, Q+A
2016-04-26 10:00 - 23:00 | The Homestead, Woodridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Tuesday, April 26th
10am at the “evergreen room” in the Reception Center, @ The Homestead
Stop by for the Chamber’s 1st “Social Media How-To” Q&A
Bring your laptop, notebook & pen, login’s/passwords, and Questions!
We’ll cover some basics for you – whether you’re a complete rookie or savy digital-aged entrepreneur! We’ll share with one another and help each other along in our online socializing skills, hopefully giving you some tools to take your website marketing to the next level.
Coffee and Water provided.
“Your Glen Lake Chamber, helping each other succeed as a small businesses in Leelanau! “
RSVP, Join and Share the Event on Facebook!

Chamber Board Meeting - May 3rd
2016-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Member Meeting + Spring Dinner - May 11, 2016
2016-05-11 17:30 - 19:30 | La Becasse, 9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Burdickville, MI, 49664, United States
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
Please join us for the annual Spring Glen Lake Chamber Members Dinner/Meeting, will be held at LaBecasse restaurant!
Please RVSP by Monday, May 2nd to lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com or 231-334-5127

We ask for members to please include their selections with their RSVP.

Dinner Menu:
Appetizer–choice of: La Becasse House Salad, Tomato Goat Cheese Tart, House Pâté
Entree–choice of: Ratatouille with Quinoa Timbale, Grilled Beef Shoulder Tender with Creamy Polenta, or Pan Seared Whitefish on Basmati Rice with Citrus Beurre Blanc
Dessert–choice of: Warm Chocolate Cake, Tart Tatin (caramelized upside down apple tart), and a yet-to-be-determined spring dessert
$30 plus tax and gratuity

Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Guests to be seated for the Dinner & Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Asparagus Festival May 20th, 21st & 22nd
2016-05-20 19:00 - 2016-05-22 18:00
Empire Asparagus Festival – May 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2016
Friday, May 20th
7:00pm to 10:00pm – Dance & Pig Roast
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE
PIGROAST EXTRA
Front St. Empire – Click here for directions

Come Dance & Dine on Art’s Taverns famous Pig Roast and wash it down with one of your favorite Right Brain Brewery Brew!! It will be a foot-stompin’ butt swingin’ good time with music from STROBELITE HONEY!!!!

Saturday, May 21st
10:00 AM – 5K Kick Ass-paragus Fun Run/Walk
Registration for the run starts at 9.00am at Empire Public Beach
Click here for more info on the run!

NOON – Asparagus Recipe Contest Asparagus Cook-Off
Due to the events popularity the audience will be limited to a first come first served 100 people in line
2016 Recipe Entry Form

1:00PM to 4:00PM – Empire Area Museum is open.
Click here to visit our site

2.00pm ODE to ASPARAGUS POETRY Competition
Children, Youth & Adult Catergories with Prizes for esch.
Please send entries Including Name, Age and Contact info via email to info@glenlakelibrary.net

3 pm to 4pm CHILDREN’S FAVORITE GORDON RUSS & his COMEDY MAGIC REVUE
Under the Big Tent on Front Street

4pm PARADE
Please e-mail Ashlea if you’re interested in being in the parade at besquirrely@gmail.com. Must salute to asparagus!

Music
1pm thru 3pm – Miles Prendergast Band
4pm thru 6pm – Benjamin James & The Old Mission Collective
http://www.benjamanjamesmusic.com/about/

7pm thru 9pm The Benzie Playboys

Asparagus Eats plus Wine and Beer Tasting under The BIG TENT
NOON. thru 9:00 p.m.
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE

FOOD VENDORS
Hearth & Vine Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com/dining/hearth-vine/
Deerings Market
Scalawags Fish & Chips http://scalawagstc.com/
MI Grill (Baytown Kitchen) http://baytownkitchen.com/
Fire Dog Artisan Pizza
Art’s Tavern http://www.artsglenarbor.com/
Kontiki Foods
Little Traverse Inn
The Manor on Glen Lake
Norconk’s Fresh Asparagus

BREWERIES & VINTNERS
Right Brain Brewery http://www.rightbrainbrewery.com
Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com
Bel Largo Vineyard & Winery
Laurentide Winery http://laurentidewinery.com
St. Ambrose Cellars http://www.stambrose-mead-wine.com
Lake Ann Brewery
Accoustic Mead http://www.drinkacoustic.com

1pm Asparagus Festival Foot Golf Tournament
At The Dunes Golf Club two man teams set up as a scramble. Each player will kick off and then take the best shot to kick from again, until they hole out. Prizes for closest to the Asparagus Spear & longest kick. Cost $20 per person includes free soda water & snacks. For more info contact Chris wall at cwall@centurytel.net

Sunday, May 22nd
Sunday May 19th Empire Lions Club Famous Breakfast
8am to noon at the Empire Township Hall

EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER CONCERT
Dennis Palmer & Friends
Place – The Village Inn, Empire
Time – 4 pm to 6 pm

Chamber Board Meeting - June 7th
2016-06-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Toast to the Season + Glen Arbor Walkabout
2016-06-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
has been rescheduled for: Tuesday, June 7th. If there’s rain, due to the nature of this event, we may reschedule and delay the walk about to another day. Thanks!
Please join us for a village walkabout around Glen Arbor on June 14th! This is an opportunity to allow members/business owners to show and tell their store/products/services with the intention to educate, having things to share in order to promote each other throughout the season.
Schedule
4:00pm | Walk About – Kick off at Wildflowers, promptly at 4pm with a “toast to the season,”
Next we’ll head over to Synchronicity Gallery – Celebrating 20th Anniversary of the business
Then, to see what businesses have moved, new, etc. we’ll walk to more stops, that may include : Serbin Real Estate, Momentum, Northwoods Home & Gift and Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals
Board Meeting | We’ll complete the walkabout with a Chamber Board Meeting around 5:30 or at the completion of the Walk About. Location TBD. Stay posted. Thank you!

Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend!

Chamber Member Meeting - June, 2016
2016-06-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort, 6760 W. Empire Hwy, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
June 14th, 2016
Please join us for the June Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
Location will be at Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort. Thank you Gary Becker!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Chamber Board Meeting - July 5th
2016-07-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Board Meeting - August 2nd
2016-08-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only.
2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2 – meeting at The Homestead, in a meeting room at the Reception Center. When entering the property it’s the first building on the right. This is an important meeting as we regroup from the summer and start planning for the fall. If you have any agenda items please forward to Linette or Jeff.
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Useful Link:
View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Email: Jeff Gietzen | jeff@northwoodshardware.com or Linette Rouzer: lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com

Chamber Member Meeting - August 2016
2016-08-09 17:30 - 19:00
August 9th, 2016
Please join us for the August Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting.
This months meeting will be hosted by Sue at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Thank you Sue!
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Glen Lake Bridge Walk
2016-09-05 12:00 - 13:00
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th at 12 noon
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes. Meet at noon at On The Narrows Marina to participate!
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. Lunch served on the North side of the bridge by Art’s immediately after the walk.

#glenlake #GlenArbor #laborday #thingstodo #vacation #familyfriendly #upnorth #puremichigan #shopsmall

Photo from http://flickrhivemind.net

Chamber Board Meeting - September 6th
2016-09-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Member Meeting - Sept. 2016
2016-09-13 17:30 - 19:00
September 13th, 2016
Please join us for the September 2016 Glen Lake Chamber Members Meeting, hosted at
Century 21 Northland/Northland Vacation Rentals
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Meeting
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

Chamber Board meeting - October 4th
2016-10-04 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Member Fall Dinner
2016-10-11 17:30 - 19:00
October 11th, 2016
Please join us for our Annual Glen Lake Chamber Member Dinner on October 11th at The Homestead’s Café Manitou.
Schedule
5:30pm | Social
6:15pm | Dinner & Meeting*
*Cost of Dinner and drinks. Special Menu for the event.
We hope to see you there!
Members and others, feel free to attend, bring a colleague or friend! ALL are welcome to attend.

LPCC Business After Hours - Thursday, October 13
2016-10-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Business After Hours will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 5:30 pm at The Leelanau School which is located near The Homestead.

As members of the LPCC, they are anxious to have fellow chamber members come to their facility to learn about the school, its mission and everything that they offer to their students.

The students will not be on campus at the time so they will be able to provide refreshments!

Pumpkin Fest 2016
2016-10-22 01:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Inaugural pet family friendly Pumpkin Fest on October 22nd from 1-6pm!
This celebration of fall will take place downtown Glen Arbor all afternoon, giving participants time to carve their artistic creations, enjoy family friendly activities and contests, followed by a Pumpkin lighting at dusk and a community Dinner.
From 1-6pm Pumpkins will be provided to carve your masterpieces ~ Free and Open to Children of all ages 🙂 Pumpkins will be placed along M22 and there will be a Grand Lighting at 6:30.
The fun begins with a Costume Parade for Kids and Pets at 1:30pm. From 2 to 5 There will be live music performed by Jack Pine. There will be lots of fun, family-friendly activities such as face painting by The Painted Lady from 2-4pm, games & prizes at 2, and again at 4, with a pie eating contest at 3pm. The pumpkins will be lit just before sunset at 6:30pm for the event grand finale. Need refreshments? There will be a Beer Garden outside Art’s Tavern.
While you’re in town, make sure to shop at our small businesses and eat at the local establishments. Also happening the same day at Anderson’s Market in Glen Arbor is their annual Harvest Fest, right on site. With food and wine tastings, face painting and a brat cookout, there’s plenty of reasons to be in Glen Arbor October 22nd!
Pumpkin Carving is FREE to participate ~ Open to kids of all ages. Donations Accepted. The Community Dinner is $10 for Adults and $5 for Kids 12 and Under.
> Join & Share the Event on Facebook
> Follow @visitglenarbor on Instagram

#fall #event #familyfriendly #pumpkinfest #glenarbor #pureleelanau #shopsmall #eatlocal #thingstodo #harvest #Oktoberfest #livemusic
Interested in Volunteering or being a Sponsor?
Please email Linette right away lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com
Event Sponsors
Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce
Glen Arbor B&B
Cottage Books
Northwoods Hardware

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview Party!
2016-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview party
Friday, November 25th, 2016 | 6:30pm – 8pm
at the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm.
The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party, from 7-8pm!

> The Holiday Market
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #Christmastime #Leelanau #winter

Holiday Marketplaces 2016
2016-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Glen Arbor | Marketplace open from 10am – 4pm
in the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.

(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Patricia at patricia@glenarborbnb.com / 847.570.4891)
Empire | Marketplace open from 11am – 5pm
in the Empire Township Hall
The annual happenings are presented in tandem.
Empire showcases nearly 20 artisan vendors including: handcrafted jewelry and tile works, delicious foods and candies, paintings and stunning photographs, designer cards, holiday ornaments and wreaths, beautiful knitwear and hand-made goods.
There are different artisans at each market and plenty of time in the day to shop both!
No admission fee for any event, and open to the Public.
Did you know?
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday! Presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!

Related Events:
• “Better than Black Friday PJ Party” in Glen Arbor on Nov. 25th
• Tree Lighting & Caroling, plus the Holiday Market Preview Party on Friday Night, Nov. 25th
Quick Links:
• Find other Things to Do while you’re in Leelanau
• Browse the area Business Directory
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #santaclaus #kids #winter #Christmastime

Chamber Board meeting - December 6th
2016-12-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall

Chamber Spring Dinner
2017-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Traverse Inn, 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Glen Lake Chamber Members ~ May Dinner
The Glen Lake Chamber celebrates the kick off of the season each year with this Springtime dinner for members and friends. Hosted this year by Graeme at Little Traverse Inn.
Tuesday May 16th
Social time | 6:00 – 6:30
Chamber Business | 6:30 – 6:45
Dinner service | 6:45
All members and friends are welcome to attend. Open to the public community ~ Please RSVP if you can!

MENU:
$30 + tax, gratuity & beverages
Salad
House Salad – Wedge with green onion, sundried tomato and homemade buttermilk ranch
Entrée Selection :
Chicken Tikka Masala – Cream onion and tomato based dish made with garlic, ginger and coconut milk, prepared with marinated chicken breast.
Beef Wellington – Prime Cut Tenderloin baked in a filo pastry crust served with a mushroom duxelle
Chutney Burger – Our jalapeno, cheddar cheese and bacon stuffed 1/2lb patty topped with Canadian Bacon, Swiss cheese and our homemade Apple and Tomato Chutney. Served with our signature French fries
Fish & Chips – Flaky Pollack wrapped in our special Yorkshire Beer batter, served with our signature fries and tartar sauce
Pan Seared Salmon – Seasoned filet of Scottish Salmon pan seared with garlic butter, served with asparagus and seasoned rice
Dessert :
Bread Pudding
Ice Cream Sunday

Please RSVP to jeff@northwoodshardware.com by Friday, May 12th

Manitou Music Festival: Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys
2017-07-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys bring bluegrass to the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) Manitou Music Festival on Wednesday, July 19, 8 p.m. The concert takes place at Studio Stage behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
This energetic quartet earned its name at a Michigan Bluegrass Festival from a fellow picker who proclaimed, “It’s good to see you flat bellies out here pickin’ with us gray beards.” Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys channel their native Michiganian sound, Motown, as they infuse their repertoire with picks from the worlds of blues, folk, jazz and techno.
Tickets for this concert are $15. Children 18 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the GAAA’s website, glenarborart.org; at Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St.; or at the door. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Leelanau School auditorium, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. For more information, please call 231/334-6112.
