Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Lake Library - Yoga for Youngsters
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us Thursday, June 22nd @ 11:00 AM for yoga for kids of all ages at the Glen Lake Library in Empire. Learn some new moves and make some new friends with yoga instructor Hollie Anderson. No sign up is required but do bring a mat or a towel along.

French Valley Vineyard - LIVE MUSIC
2023-06-22 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us for live music every Monday and Thursday from 4 to 7 PM.
JUNE 19 – Patrick Murphy
JUNE 22 – Bob Roberts
JUNE 26 – Chris Skellenger & Andre Villoch
JUNE 29 – Luke Woltanski & Dalton Sala

Chamber Connect: June 2023
2023-06-22 17:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join us on June 22nd from 5-7pm at Glen Arbor Wines. Members of the community, local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber in a social hour. From learning about business updates and meeting new people, Chamber Connect is a chance to cultivate conversations and support each other.
Free to attend. Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. Four events are planned throughout the 2023 season

Lanphier Observatory Public Viewing
2023-06-22 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-06-28 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-06-29 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-07-05 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-07-06 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-07-12 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-07-13 22:00 - 23:59 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
See the sky! The public is welcome to attend “Lanphier Observatory Public Viewings” on Wednesday & Thursday nights from 10 pm-Midnight (clear sky permitting!) at Leelanau School Beach, June 21st-August 24th.
Donation Students $4, Adults $5.
Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to the Lanphier Observatory boardwalk.

Ashtanga Yoga at Empire Township Hall
2023-06-23 11:00, 2023-06-30 11:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join Jessica Sharry for Ashtanga Yoga at Empire Township Hall (through Empire Area Community Center) on Fridays in June (11AM-12:15). Suggested donation: $10
Questions: email Jessica at jessicasharry@yahoo.com or call/text 231-493-6993

Beach Bards Bonfire 2023
2023-06-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The public is welcome to come and share By Heart Poetry, Stories, or Music or to simply enjoy the experience of a community bonfire on the shore of Lake Michigan.
The over 30-year tradition of Beach Bards is a memorable experience for people of all ages.
Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to the bonfire circle or adventurous types can walk in from the beach near the Lanphier Observatory boardwalk.

Leelanau Coffee's 30th Anniversary Party
2023-06-24 | Leelanau Coffee Roasters, 6443 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Leelanau Coffee is having their 30th anniversary party on June 24th. There will be music, food and discounts in the store the entire weekend.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-06-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-07-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-07-12 17:30 - 18:30 | 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

Glen Lake Library/Versiti Blood Drive - June 30
2023-06-30 11:00 - 15:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Help support a critical component of our local healthcare system by participating in this upcoming blood drive, presented by Versiti, the coordinator for blood supplies in northern Michigan. The Versiti team will be on hand in the library’s Program Room, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, ready to accept these vital donations. For an appointment, please register online in advance: https://www.donate.michigan.versiti.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the schedule allows. This is our first time partnering with Versiti, so we’re eager to meet the target of at least 20 blood donations for the day.

Glen Lake Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast
2023-07-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Enjoy a great pancake breakfast Sunday morning from 8am-Noon at Glen Arbor Township Hall. All proceeds help fund the GLFD Fire & Rescue Association.
$10 per person. Children 6 and under are FREE.

July 3rd 7pm NMC Concert in the Park
2023-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Tennis Courts & Park, Corner of S Ray Street/M22 & State St., Glen Arbor , MI, 49636, United States
Please join us 7 PM Monday evening on July 3rd at the Glen Arbor Twp Park to begin our patriotic celebration. We are privileged to host the Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band at the direction of Pat Brumbaugh. Arrive early and bring a chair.

Glen Lake Woman's Club Flag Raising Ceremony
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Settler’s Park, South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States
Glen Lake Woman’s Club Flag Raising Ceremony
July 4th, 10 AM
Old Settlers Picnic Grounds on Glen Lake
Independence Day Perspective – A Michigan Defense Diplomat’s View
Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. Captain Kevin M. Quarderer, U. S. Naval Attache to the United States Embassy in Australia, will be the featured speaker. For the past five years Captain Quarderer was the Naval Attache to the US Embassy in London. Captain Kevin Quarderer graduated from the University of Michigan with B.S and M.S degrees in aerospace engineering. He is a life-long Michigan resident, career Naval Aviator, and current Military Diplomat.
His presentation is titled Independence Day Perspective-A Michigan Defense Diplomat’s View. The traditional raising of the flag will be followed by a singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic songs. After the program the chapel will be open for tours.
The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 10 am, July 4th, at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds, located on the southeastern shore of Glen Lake near the corner of Dunn’s Farm Rd. (CR 675) and Burdickville Rd (CR 616). Please bring your own lawn chairs. Event sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club was established in 1937 with a mission to foster social, civic and educational projects. In addition to the Art Fair, other Club projects include the improvement and beautification of the Chapel and grounds at Old Settlers Park, organization of the community Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settlers Park, and a Christmas party for residents of the Maple Lake Valley Nursing Home.

4th of July Parade 2023
2023-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | MI, United States
The Stan Brubaker Celebrate America 4th of July Parade celebrates America with a myriad of floats and vintage vehicles as they parade from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor. Parade starts at noon. The 61st parade will take place on July 4th, 2023.
Anyone is welcome to participate. No registration required.
10:30am John DePuy will be coordinating the assembling of vehicles and the launch from Glen Haven beginning at 10:30am. The lineup is organized by volunteers. If you’re a walker joining the parade, please enter the parade closer to town, via Forest Haven Rd.
Peter Van Nort will be in charge of pedestrian participation at Forest Haven. Please do not enter parade until the last vehicle passes.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to parade into Glen Arbor.
The parade marshal for 2023 is Rodney Brubaker. The children and grandchildren of Stan express appreciation to Glen Arbor for honoring America on this special day!
NOTE: Please contact the Township office at (231)334-3539 if you can help with the “broom crew.” More helpers are needed. Extra effort will be made to help parents keep their children safe by sweeping candy that doesn’t reach the curb. Flagging tape linking orange cones will emphasize the boundary for parents and their children. Water balloons and squirt guns are prohibited and we ask you to spread the word to all our spectators. Don and Annette Lewis will be coordinating the “broom crew” along Western Avenue.

4TH OF JULY BOAT PARADE on Glen Lake
2023-07-04 15:00 - 15:30 | MI, United States
The 2023 version of the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade is a go! No need to register or RSVP – just show up. Meet on the water at 3 pm in front of Glen Lake Yacht Club and head towards the Narrows. We’ll go under the bridge and out towards the boat ramp, then head back under the bridge. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. Those who want to keep the parade going can circle the lake. Boat decorations are optional but highly encouraged, so get that red, white, and blue swag out!

Car Show/Cruise Nights
2023-07-06 18:00, 2023-07-13 18:00 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Thanks to the commitment of classic car “connoisseur” Don Drabik, cruise into Glen Arbor to show off your hardware. Cruise Nights take place every Thursday evening in July and August beginning at Northwoods Hardware in Glen Arbor at 6pm.

Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear Dunes Instagram Photo Celebration
2023-07-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Republic
Capture your post-card perfect photos of the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and collect a prize at the photo celebration from the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Families, friends, and kids can participate in the Instagram photo adventure celebrating the natural beauty of the park and the fun of discovery it inspires.
Sponsored by the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, the photo special event is intended to lead you to explore new places and share your favorite moments on Instagram. Upload your snapshots from the park, #sleepingbearfriends by July 8th, then, join us at the Cherry Republic Glen Arbor Flagship store from 1-3 pm on July 9th to collect your prize.
To download the instructions for the “Photo Activity with a Prize,” go to friendsofsleepingbear.org. Click on Spring Book Bundle & Activity Guide and then select “A FREE online booklet.” After uploading your photos, send an email to pictureperfectbear@gmail.com. Prizes will be mailed to those who cannot attend the Sleeping Bear Dunes Picture-Perfect Celebration.
The FREE online booklet of puzzles and games is designed to be used with the book Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear. Find Geocache treasures, solve the cryptoquote, design your own Instagram photos to earn a prize, complete criss-cross puzzles, color and draw your own nature pictures, and solve word scrambles and word searches.
Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear is available at local bookstores and at friendsofsleepingbear.org. Purchase your book today, download the activities, and begin your Picture-Perfect adventure while exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and creating new cherished memories.

Biking Tours
2023-07-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 9:30 am, a 2 hour narrated tour. Reservations required.

Three tours available:
• Biking a By-gone Era
• Peddling Port Oneida’s Past
• Secrets of D.H. Day’s Kingdom and Beyond

Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for Children ages 7 -17. Discount Bike Rental for these tours is available at Crystal River Outfitters.
