Yen Yoga at Nature
2022-08-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-08-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-09-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) and 8 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

Port Oneida Fair 2022
2022-08-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
All programs are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun.
History comes alive at six historic sites during the annual Port Oneida Fair in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Once again, visitors are invited to step back in time at the two-day event and experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The fair is held at six of the historic farmsteads in Port Oneida. Each farm has a variety of artists, crafts, food, and activities for visitors. Visit our website for more information.
http://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/pofair.htm

Sleeping Bear Stories: Two Lost Tales of the Past
2022-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
A performance of music and dramatization of two historic tales within Sleeping Bear about the first settlers of Port Oneida, the Burfiends,and the lost community of Aral. Performed by Anne-Marie Oomen and Beach Bards and Co. held at Thoreson Farm in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
FREE event! Bring your blankets or chairs and watch this outdoor performance with the barn as a back drop. A special event of the Port Oneida Fair, presented by park partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear with grant funding from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Port Oneida Fair Committee.

Sleeping Bear Stories: Two Lost Tales of the Past
2022-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Friday, August 12 6:30 – 8:30 pm Thoreson Farm
Sleeping Bear Stories: Two Lost Tales of the Past
A performance of music and dramatization of two historic tales within Sleeping Bear about the first settlers of Port Oneida, the Burfiends, and the lost community of Aral. Performed by Anne-Marie Oomen and Beach Bards and Co. Anne-Marie is a local author and former Creative Writing Department Chair at Interlochen Center for the Arts. The Beach Bards led by Norm Wheeler have been performing in song and prose weekly for years in Glen Arbor and are joined by Dave Early and musicians Gary Worden, John Phillips, and Michael Sullivan. *Bring a blanket or chair. Come early and picnic on the grounds.
Brought to you by Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear with a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council, and the Port Oneida Fair Committee. This is a gift to the community.[There is no cost for the event, but visitors must have a park entrance pass or an annual pass displayed in their vehicle. Park passes can be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, open daily.]
Thoreson farm is located at 3694 S Thoreson Rd, off of M-22 3 miles north of Glen Arbor and just west of Port Oneida Road.

Sidewalk Sale Days
2022-09-02 - 2022-09-05 | MI, United States
Labor Day weekend, participating local businesses in and around Glen Arbor, offer specials during the annual “Sidewalk Sale Days” from Friday, Sept 2nd-Monday the 5th, 2022.
Shop local. Eat local. Enjoy the end of Summer in Glen Arbor!
Shopping is not limited to outside, many retailers will offer specials indoors as well. Please check any merchant you want to visit for their own unique business hours and offerings during this event.

Narrows Labor Day Bridge Walk
2022-09-05 12:00 - 12:30 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
Labor Day Bridge Walk to take place at the Narrows, over Big Glen and Little Glen Lake in Glen Arbor on Labor Day, September 5, 2022 at 12 Noon. The Walk will begin with a fly over by Bruce Jacobs, Weather permitting. Certificates will be given out. Tee Shirts Available.
This event is Sponsored by EACC. The Empire Area Community Centerenhances the quality of life of those in the greater Empire area through the promotion of community activities and involvement. EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER (EACC) (A Michigan Registered 501 (C) 3 Public Charity).

Forging For Peace Project
2022-09-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, September 10, 11 am – 3 pm.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/

Author Tim Mulherin
2022-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Author Tim Mulherin will be appearing on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Tim has been exploring the Sleeping Bear area and points north for decades. He will reading excerpts from his book, “Sand, Stars, Wind & Water” which is a thoughtful and amusing representation of what being “Up North” is really all about. His book will be available for purchase. For further information contact the Glen Lake Library @ 231.326.5361 or visit www.glenlakelibrary.net

Shoptober in Glen Arbor 2022
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend their dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelope.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase.
• Browse the local business directory • EVENT ON FACEBOOK
Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com

WINNERS
Congratulations to the third annual “SHOPtober” winners: Sandy & John Zubik who won first place and to our second place winner, Anita Samero! They will recieve “Glen Arbor Bucks” to spend now through the 2023 year at their favorite local participating businesses in the Glen Lake area.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated, entered the event and spent locally with us in October. You all are what make this small town mighty!

Irish Immigrants in Michigan
2022-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Pat Commins & Elizabeth Rice will be presenting an author talk on their recent book, “Irish Immigrants in Michigan” at the Glen Lake Library in Empire on October 20, 2022. Their presentation will begin @ 7:00 pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Lake Effect: A Lake Michigan Mosaic
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Author of the newly released book, “Lake Effect: A Lake Michigan Mosaic”, Fred Carlisle, will be appearing at the Glen Lake Library on Thursday, October 27 @ 7:00 pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing after his presentation. For further information you can contact the library @ 231.326.5361 or visit www.glenlakelibrary.net.

Halloween Movie "The Witches"
2022-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Saturday, October 29, join us for a matinee screening of the wonderful 1989 film The Witches, inspired by the classic Roald Dahl novel – complete with cider and doughnuts!

Trick or Treating 2022
2022-10-30 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 Sunday, October 30th 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 open businesses. Open to the public, Free to attend. We encourage you 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 with #glenarbortrickortreat

Microbiome of the Gut: November 15
2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Microbiome of the Gut: November 15
Come learn about the importance of “gut health” with local wellness expert Amy White. She’ll discuss the role of probiotic and prebiotic foods, the potential health impacts of gluten and dairy, and strategies for incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. Participants will also have the opportunity to sample various gut-friendly foods. Class size is limited to 15 people, so contact the library @ 326.5361 to register. The presentation will take place at 7:00 pm in our Program Room.
