Inland Seas – Tools of the Trade: February 23 - 7:00 PM Glen Lake Library
2023-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes in this presentation by the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about the various volunteer opportunities available with this dynamic local organization. The program will take place in our Program Room.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-03-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-19 17:30 - 18:30 and 4 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

Community Pancake Breakfast
2023-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
A Community Pancake Breakfast
When: Saturday, March 4 9 am – 1 pm
Where: CQ’s Cabin located in Mountain Village of the Homestead Resort, just down the road from Port Oneida where the National Park will be hosting Maple Sugaring Days!
What: Enjoy all you can eat pancakes with local maple syrup, bacon, sausage, fruit, and beverage bar and then head down the road in Port Oneida to learn all about maple syrup and the sugaring process at two historic locations. Breakfast begins at 9AM and will be served until 1PM, so stop in before or after your day full of outdoor fun in the park!
Admission: $10 per person, cash or card at the door. Children under 5 eat free.
Win a prize: When you have breakfast with us you can enter a drawing for 2 free annual park passes!
Proceeds benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a partner of the National Park who is helping to fund and plan Maple Sugaring Days.
The Pancake Breakfast is hosted by The Homestead Resort, sponsored by Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor’s Bureau.

Maple Sugaring Days
2023-03-04 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Come experience the sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District at the Dechow Farm and Olsen Farm. Learn the history of maple sugaring through a guided hiking tour from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the sugar shack evolving to the present day.
Step inside the Olsen farmstead for the final boiling in the historic kitchen and purchase maple treats and books on maple sugaring. Try your hand at activities outside, carrying a yoke with buckets, hand drilling into a log, or make old fashioned maple syrup taffy.
You’ll want to plan enough time – to enjoy the whole experience allow 2 hours.
The fun includes:
a guided hike – leaving every 15 minutes from the Dechow farm
a visit to a historic sugar shack
sap boiling demonstrations
kid’s activities
and maple syrup sampling
A Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 4 from 9 am – 1 pm just down the road from Port Oneida. The breakfast is hosted by the Homestead Resort sponsored by Sleeping Bear Visitor Center with proceeds benefiting Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear who funds and helps organize Maple Sugar Days.
Admission: $10 per person at the door for pancakes with local syrup, sausage, fruit and beverages and then head to the Maple Sugar event down the road in Port Oneida. Have breakfast with us and enter a drawing for 2 free annual park passes!
MAPLE SUGAR DAYS IS PRESENTED BY Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Check for additions to the event as details are confirmed Sleeping Bear Dunes website.
Locations: 1 mile north of The Homestead, between Thoreson road and Port Oneida Road.

Community Blood Drive
2023-03-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Deering Hall, 11411 South Lacore Street, Empire, MI, United States
St. Philip Neri Church in Empire is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 15th from 1:30-6pm at Deering Hall located at 11411 South Lacore Street, Empire, MI.
Everyone is welcome. Appointments preferred, walk ins are encouraged to attend. Call 1-866-642-5663 to schedule your appointment.
Each donation save up to 3 lives! Give a pint of HOPE.
TIPS: Be sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.

Read to a Dog!
2023-03-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-04-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-05-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He’ll be “all ears” ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary – just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

Inland Seas: Tools of the Trade
2023-03-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn about the environmental health of our Great Lakes with the Inland Seas Education Association. ISEA staff will describe the various monitoring activities they perform during their excursions on Grand Traverse Bay, and demonstrate some of the specialized equipment they use in this work. You can also learn about volunteer opportunities available with this dynamic local organization.

Vendor Application Deadline for Glen Lake Woman's Club Art Fair
2023-03-20 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Monday, March 20th is the final day to complete the vendor application for the Glen Lake Woman’s Club Art Fair. Vendors can register at https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=10666. For more information, contact glwcartfair@gmail.com or (231) 412-0214.
The Art Fair will be held on July 19th, 2023.
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Glen Lake Library Digita Demo
2023-03-29 18:00 - 19:00 | MI, United States
Come along for a virtual tour of all the digital resources available through the Glen Lake Library. We’ll review everything you can access via our website: our online catalog; the Michigan Electronic Library; electronic books and audiobooks from the Up North Collection; Kanopy streaming video; Transparent language and more. Our demonstration will take place near Maple City, at the Kasson Township Hall at 6:00 pm. We’ll be ready to sign up new patrons. Bring your driver’s license or other identification to get connected to your local library.

The Second Annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 13:00 - 17:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its second annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor 6298 W Western Ave. on Saturday, April 8th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities and family fun. The event will kick off at 1 pm with face painting and crafts. At 3 pm, the Easter Egg Hunt will begin with an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Afterwards, families may enjoy spring drinks (think wine cocktails for adults and mocktails for the kids) and Peep ‘smores on the M22 Wine Patio.

Anchor Days In Empire
2023-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Empire
Day of celebration to commemorate the raising of the anchor from the depths of Lake Michigan in July of 1977. This anchor is currently located at the Empire Beach.
• Festivities begin on July 14th with movie at the Empire Town hall about the rising of the anchor at 7pm
• Parade at Noon on July 15th
• Street dance on Front Street in front of the Glen Lake Community Library from 8-11pm

The Spirit and Practice of Poetry with Dr. Gordon Henry
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month @ the Glen Lake Library with Dr. Gordon Henry, April 27 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Dr. Henry is a member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation of Minnesota and a professor of American literature and creative writing at Michigan State University. He’ll share selections of his work and provide insights into the creative process through guided writing activities. Space for the workshop is limited so please contact the library (231.326.5361) in advance to sign up.

2023 Manitou Music Series - Raion Taiko
2023-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake School, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Raion Taiko makes it Manitou Music debut on Saturday, April 29, at 7 pm at the Glen Lake School’s indoor auditorium. Glen Lake School is located at 3375 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City.
Feel the heartbeat of the drums pulsing with the moving spirit of the Midwest Taiko arts ensemble Raion Taiko’s “sound of thunder drummers,” embracing the rhythms of rain and energy of light to create a song on the soundscapes of Japanese Taiko Drumming. Free.
Manitou Music is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, please go to: GlenArborArt.org, or call 231/334-6112.

Book Folding Class
2023-05-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to repurpose books into unique new works of art in this fun workshop led by library volunteer Bonnie Schreiber. She’ll show you how to create an eye-catching three-dimensional design, using precise folds to bring new life into an old volume. The workshop will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in our Program Room. Workspace is limited, so please contact the library in advance to register. All supplies will be provided.

Chamber Connect: May 2023
2023-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Come and meet your NEW Chamber Officers and Board Members!
Join us on May 11th from 5-7pm at M22 Glen Arbor’s wine patio for the first “Chamber Connect” of the season. 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.

WALK AND TALK THROUGH SWIMMING, The Birds Are Watching
2023-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Glen Arbor Arts Center Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal leads a conversational walking tour of the SWIMMING and The Birds Are Watching exhibits, May 13, 11 am. The Walk + Talk is free. No reservations are required.
During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal talks about how the exhibiting artists interpreted the SWIMMING exhibition’s theme, both literally and symbolically; tools and materials used; as well as other insights into their creative process. The Birds Are Watching is a selection of mixed-media paintings by Benzie County artist Jessica Kovan. Kovan uses birds as a meditation on climate change.
Both exhibits may be viewed online. Go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. For more information call 231/334-6112.
