Writing About Food: In Conversation With Chef Nancy Krcek Allen
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Leelanau County chef and author Nancy Krcek Allen talks about food, recipes and writing about both. This outdoor program is offered as part of the GAAC’s exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food, in the GAAC gallery through August 19.
Author of Discovering Global Cuisines, Allen spent five years researching and testing hundreds of recipes that comprise this culinary magnum opus. Published in 2013, the 933-page textbook is a tour of world spices, culinary tools, food traditions, culture, history and geography. During her conversation with GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal, Allen will talk about the process and challenges of bringing this passion project to fruition, and how one brings food to life through words.
For more information about this free program or the Food Is Art/ Art Is Food exhibition, call 231/334-6112.

Michigan Historic Marker Dedication at Leelanau County Poor Farm
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Michigan
This event celebrates the installation of a Michigan Historic Marker awarded to the Leelanau County Poor Farm. The address is 1110 W Burdickville Road, Maple City, MI 49664. The dedication will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday July 10, 2021. Bring a lawn chair. The speaker is Commissioner Tom Truscott of the Michigan Historic Commission. He will talk about the Michigan Historic Marker Program and its significance in preserving the legacies of significant historic sites throughout Michigan

Documentary: Gather
2021-07-19 08:00 - 2021-08-14 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Gather, a 2020 documentary by director Sanjay Rawal, depicts the growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. From July 19 – August 14, the Glen Arbor Arts Center will make Gather available for online viewing as part of the exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food [through August 19].
The film follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain Apache Nation (Arizona), opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a young scientist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation (South Dakota), conducting landmark studies on bison; and the Ancestral Guard, a group of environmental activists from the Yurok Nation (Northern California), trying to save the Klamath river.
A link to view Gather will be available here from July 19 – August 14. There is no charge to watch Gather.

Art Fair
2021-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club hosts an annual juried Art Fair with artists carefully selected to represent up-north, one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Art Fair features artisans in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry. Admission is free.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club board and committee chairs are working with the local Health Department to plan a safe Art Fair. Closer to the date of the Art Fair, we will announce updates through the media, on our Glen Lake Woman’s Club website at glenlakewomansclub.org and also to our Facebook page.
Each year, thousands of people shop for that unique piece of art, either for themselves or for a special gift. All proceeds support the Glen Lake High School student’s scholarship program. Since 1980, $275,860 has been awarded to 210 students with both 1st , 2nd , and 3rd year scholarships. Thanks to very generous community donations to our scholarship appeal letter last fall after the cancellation of the 2020 Art Fair, Glen Lake High School graduating seniors in 2021 and previous
scholarship winners still attending Northwestern Michigan College will receive scholarships for the next school year.
For more information about the Glen Lake Woman’s Club, the Art Fair, or our scholarship program, visit glenlakewomansclub.org

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

2021 Running Bear Run
2021-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Women’s Club hosts the 14th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids’ Run on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021.
Run/Walk at 9:00am, Kids’ Run at 9:05am. After the run, enjoy celebration and refreshments. Starts/Ends: Cherry Republic on Lake Street in Glen Arbor, MI. Registration info online: www.runningbearrun.com
Run/Walk $20, ($25 day of run)
Kids’ Run $5
Proceeds go to local scholarships and community projects. Questions? Call or text 231-409-0514

Humility that “Overcomes the World”
2021-07-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
There is great need for healing in the world today and Christlike humility can help us meet that demand. Mark McCurties is a Christian Science practitioner from Ann Arbor, MI and is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Childcare is provided. For further information, call 231-334-4961.

The Why and How of Seed Saving
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Humans have saved seeds since the beginning of time. The Grow Benzie Seed Saving Guild has been saving seeds since its formation in 2008. Two citizen seed savers who tend this project are in conversation. This outdoor program is offered as part of the GAAC’s exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food, in the GAAC gallery through August 19.
Food and flower seeds don’t just grow in the seed catalog, but are strategically gathered and harvested. Grow Benzie’s heritage project brings together seed enthusiasts who maintain a seed library at Grow Benzie in Benzonia. The guild offers regular events to teach how to plant for seed harvesting, save seeds, and provide a venue to share stories and all aspects of the story of the seed. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk about this ongoing project with Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie executive director; and Becky Thatcher, project seed librarian.
For more information about this free program or the Food Is Art/ Art Is Food exhibition, or call 231/334-6112.

Living Nations, Living Words: remembering Chiaboos
2021-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Dr. Gordon Henry, a member of the White Earth Anishanaabe Nation and Professor in the English Department at MSU, will share selections of his poetry and fiction, and discuss his work with “Living Nations, Living Words” an exploration of Native Nations poetry developed in partnership with the Library of Congress. His reading will also serve as a preview of his upcoming September 22 presentation with guests Kimberly Blaeser, Heid Erdrich, and Gwen Griffin.

Labor Day Bridge Walk
2021-09-06 12:00 - 12:30 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
A tradition that began between the Glen Lakes in 1995, join the community on The Narrows Bridge for a .3 mile walk – “for one and for all!” at NOON on Monday, Sept. 6th, 2021. Sorry, there it will be no T-shirts or snacks available this year ~ Please wear your T-shirts from years past!
Walkers meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge by the Marina — 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.
This event is organized by the EACC (Empire Area Community Center)

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-09-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit on September 11, 11 am – 3 pm. The Pop-Up exhibitors are: Lauren Everett Finn, painting; Tracie Herkner, hand spinner; Colleen Kole, improve quilt maker; Mark Mehaffey, watercolor and acrylic painting; Jessica Kovan, mixed media; Sue Nichols, needle felting; John Huston, raku pottery firing.
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the September Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Glenn Wolff and Windy Ridge, 12:30 – 2 pm. The Pop-Up is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. A rain date has been scheduled for September 12. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Emergency Fund Concert
2021-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Little Traverse Inn, 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Emergency Fund Concerts ARE BACK!
Our next concert will be held September 26th from 4-6pm at the Little Traverse Inn on M-22, in Maple City.
This concert will be outside, weather permitting. Our featured performer is Dennis Palmer. Dennis, a Leelanau County resident, who has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk.
ADMISSION IS FREE. All free-will offerings will go to support the Empire Area Community Emergency Fund to assist people in our community who have fallen upon hard times.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2021-10-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-11-24 17:30 - 18:30 and 2 more dates | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

Kids Pumpkin Art Party
2021-10-09 11:00 - 2021-10-10 18:00, 2021-10-10 11:00 - 2021-10-11 18:00, 2021-10-16 11:00 - 2021-10-17 18:00, 2021-10-17 11:00 - 2021-10-18 18:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Have some fall fun out on the M22 Wine Patio! Every Saturday and Sunday throughout October, children of all ages can paint a pumpkin! Grab a donut, a glass of cider and enjoy the beauty of fall in Northern Michigan. We will also be serving full pours and flights of wine all day.
(This event is weather permitting.)

Good boy! in Concert for Empire Area Emergency Fund
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Ann Brewing, 6535 First Street, Lake Ann, MI, 49650, United States
Good boy! in Concert at Lake Ann Brewery on Tuesday October 26th, from 6-8pm.
Musicians Chris Skellenger, Pat Niemisto, & Norm Wheeler bring Horn Infused Folk grass with interactive sing-a-long. There will be a Free will donation to benefit the Empire Area Emergency Fund.

Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor Business District
2021-10-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some family fun and come to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating in the business district. This year, it will take place on Halloween day, Sunday, Oct. 31st from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!)
Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Free to attend, Open to the public. Take some time to “shop small and eat local” too.

Plus, bring your non-perishable panty and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Take photos, tag and share yours on social media…#glenarbor #trickortreat

Bed Parade
2021-11-26 09:00 - 21:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The fun and quirky Bed Parade returns in 2021, among other Glen Arbor holiday traditions you won’t want to miss, Thanksgiving weekend. While you’re in Glen Arbor the day after Thanksgiving, don’t miss the spectacle from the curb and cheer on participants as they roll their festively decorated bed on wheels down Western Avenue.

Want to participate?
Rally your troops and haul your creativity to town for a 9am parade start time on Friday, November 26th. The “parade” will begin just outside the Pine Cone and complete at the Post Office. Join other participants for a post-parade treat from Leelanau Coffee Roasters or Art’s Tavern, which will be open for breakfast.

This event is open to everyone. No registration required. Organized by Becky Thatcher Designs, contact Michael Lyons for questions: (630)776-0036 michaell@worthathousandwords.com
