Empire Winterfest returns on Saturday, February 22, for a day of winter fun! 9am | Yoga at the Township Hall 12-5pm | Book Sale at the Library 12-3pm | Saunas at the Empire Beach 1pm | Polar Plunge at the Empire Beach 2-5pm | Winter Activities at Joe’s Friendly Tavern and Sleeping Bear Surf 2-4pm
Explore the many apps that can make your smartphone even smarter! Library staff will demonstrate some of the most popular apps, and explain how to download and install them on your device Bring your phone, and your questions. Join us at the Glen Lake Library in Empire for this informative workshop. Tech Tuesdays are presented
Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, The Sky Is Aways There and Reflections In Water. Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. FREE. Enjoy both exhibits in person and online here: https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/
Join us on Saturday, March 15 @ 10 am for another adventure in nature journaling at the Glen Lake Library. Explore and enhance your connection to the natural world through these monthly workshops. Local artist, educator and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl will lead this field trip, gathering first at the library before venturing outdoors. Penny will
The main event on Saturday March 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. allows attendees to experience the full maple sugaring process in the parking lot at the Dune Climb. Participants can engage in sampling warm syrup enjoy kid-friendly activities and witness sap boiling demonstrations as part of this delightful event. This event is in
Join us at the Glen Lake Library as this month Tech Tuesday will explore the digital collections of our Leelanau Libraries. Library staff will walk you through our various websites and apps like Libby and Kanopy among others. No registration is required so stop in with your curiosity and your questions.
Help celebrate National Library Week with a special community screening of "Free for All: the Public Library". The film explores the remarkable history and ongoing evolution of public libraries, and the vital role they serve in American society. The screening is made possible by the Indie Lens Pop-Up program, with support from ITVS and Independent
Easter Egg Hunt & Fun in Glen Arbor The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its fourth District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor, 6298 W Western Ave. on Saturday, April 19th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities with spring drink specials
Gallery Walk and Talk: Two New Exhibits April 19 | 1 pm Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, Walking, and Reflections In Water. Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. FREE. Enjoy both exhibits in person and online here: https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/
FREE community Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20th from 12-2pm in Empire, hosted by The Empire Area Community Center.
Outdoor Gallery Panel Auction Auction is April 22-24, 2025 All five panels from the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2024 Outdoor Gallery exhibition will be available for acquisition. The GAAC is holding an online auction April 22-24 2024. The 5-foot square artworks are reproductions of original collages by Leelanau County artist Margo Burian, winner of the
Join us at Bel Lago for live music with John Piatek. John Piatek is a guitarist, specializing in original music and live performance. John and his wife Madeline perform together, as the "Fridays." John has a collection of original songs as well as perfected classics to share with the Northern Michigan community and beyond.
