Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Sleeping Bear Inn Groundbreaking Open House
2022-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Sleeping Bear Inn, 5000 Glen Haven Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49630, United States
Sleeping Bear Inn & Garage Groundbreaking: An open house will take place on Friday, April 8, where visitors will be able to see the buildings before they undergo renovation. It will take place at 1pm. BEAR will also host an open house April 9 from 10-2, though there will be no SLBE rangers or staff available that day.
The National Park will be leasing the building to BEAR, the non-profit “Balancing Environment and Rehabilitation” to preserve the two buildings while providing a wonderful visitor experience in the historic Glen Haven village. Maggie Kato and her husband Jeff retired from their longtime jobs with Habitat for Humanity of Genesee County to move north and oversee the renovation before transitioning into innkeepers. This coming year, the Inn will undergo the renovations for it to open for the 2023 season, with plans to feature 8 bed and breakfast rooms and bathrooms. The couple hopes to eventually open the dining room to the public as a restaurant. The Inn plans to be open and operate year-round.
“Originally built between 1865 and 1867, the inn served as a frontier hotel for business travelers and local workers. It continued in operation throughout the next century evolving into a tourist hotel before closing in the early 1970s. Today the 13-acre Glen Haven Village Historic District is all a part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.”
Read the full article about the project in the Leelanau Ticker and visit the Sleeping Bear Inn website and follow them on Facebook.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2022-04-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-04-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-04-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-05-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-05-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-05-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-05-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-06-01 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

District-wide Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 15:00 - 19:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District for an afternoon full of fun on Saturday, April 16th from 3-7pm.
Bring your friends and family to M22 Glen Arbor for face painting and activities from 3-3:45pm. Then, at 4pm join us for the first ever District-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Then, afterwards, stick around for spring drinks and a great evening full of family fun. Remember to keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny!

Premier of Water, Sand, and Sky film at Glen Lake Library
2022-04-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Glen Lake Community Library is hosting a premier of the new movie Water, Sand, and Sky. The movie focuses on the landscapes, biodiversity and history of Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore. Join us in learning more about the 71,199 acre park that surrounds us. The movie is being presented in various venues in this area. Visit www.nps.gov/slbe for further information.

Film Premiere: Water, Sand, and Sky
2022-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The film, “Water, Sand and Sky,” for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is ready to experience. It will premiere this month during National Park Week (April 16-24, 2022) in a regional debut Sleeping Bear Everywhere. Join us at the Glen Arbor Town Hall for a viewing of it on Wednesday, April 20th at 6pm, or another locations listed below.
“Water, Sand and Sky” explores the stunning landscapes, rich biodiversity, and captivating history of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This 71,199-acre national park hugs the northeast shore of Lake Michigan, where miles of sand beach, towering bluffs, lush forests, and clear inland lakes, make up the natural world and provide the setting for a rich human history. Sleeping Bear Dunes is part of the world’s largest freshwater dune ecosystem. The immense sand dunes are the products of vast glaciers that covered the landscape thousands of years ago. Today, the land is cared for by the National Park Service, making it possible for us all to enjoy adventures in this breathtaking, ever-changing environment. Water, Sand, and Sky makes Sleeping Bear Dunes more accessible than ever before with 4K cinematography, 5.1 surround sound, and rarely seen archival imagery. The film brings the sights, sounds, and stories of the park to vivid life, transporting viewers back in time and inspiring a deep appreciation for this extraordinary corner of the earth.

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Other dates, times & locations:
Visit the organization websites for showing details.
Tuesday, April 19th
7 pm – Glen Lake Community Library, www.glenlakelibrary.net
7 pm – The Historic Vogue Theatre, http://voguetheatrermanistee.org
Wednesday, April 20th
6pm – Glen Arbor Township Hall, https://glenarbortownship.com
Thursday, April 21st
7:30 pm – The Garden Theater, gardentheater.org
3 pm – Leelanau Historical Society
Friday, April 22nd
6 pm – The Homestead Resort, thehomesteadresort.com
7 pm – Glen Lake Community Church, glenlakechurch.org
9 pm – The Homestead Resort, thehomesteadresort.com
Saturday, April 23rd
2 pm – Bay Community Theatre, thebaytheatre.com
3 pm – Bay Community Theatre, thebaytheatre.com
4 pm – Bay Community Theatre, thebaytheatre.com
5 pm – Maggies Bear Lake, facebook.com/bearlakemi

Anthony Williams – Morel Master: April 23
2022-04-23 14:00 - 15:30 | MI, United States
Learn about the elusive morel mushroom with world champion hunter Anthony Williams, of Boyne City. Anthony has developed his skills over a lifetime of combing the north woods, and will share his knowledge of the ideal habitat, techniques and folklore of morel gathering. Now retired from competitive picking, Antony serves as the “Expert in Residence” for the National Morel Festival. Over the past 20 years, he has continued to share his wealth of knowledge in seminars at the festival, and all over Michigan. His presentation will take place at 2:00 pm in our Program Room.

Poor Farm Barn: a history restored
2022-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society will relate the history of the iconic Poor Farm, located just west of Maple City. The farm was established by Leelanau County in 1908, as a means of providing housing and meaningful employment to impoverished area residents. After the farm ceased operations, the property fell into disrepair, with only the barn remaining in place. LCHPS members Laurel Jeris, Barbara Siepker and Steve Stier will describe the successful efforts to preserve and rehabilitate this historic structure, and promote greater understanding of the farm’s history. NOTE: Attendance will be limited to 25, so please contact the library in advance to register: 326-5361, or info@glenlakelibrary.net

Glen Arbor Season Opener
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
May 20th, 21st and 22nd is Glen Arbor’s newest “spend local” campaign designed to “kick off the season.”
All are invited to “step up to the plate” and “take a swing” during Glen Arbor’s Season Opener. Event “Batter Cards” will be available at M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed Apparel. Take your card around town and “run the bases” while supporting local businesses and seeing what’s new and open for the season. Stop by any six participating businesses in the area to see if you can score a home run! Purchases are encouraged but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
How it works:
The event will take place at your leisure on May 20th, 21st and 22nd. Participants are to pick up their batter card at M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. The card has six spaces (or bases) to get stamped. As you spend the weekend in Glen Arbor, ask local businesses to stamp your card. Purchases are encouraged but not required during this “shop small, eat local” campaign. Once all six bases have been stamped, participants should drop off their completed batter card to M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. No more than 2 cards per person. 3 winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.” Winners will be announced via the Glen Lake Chamber’s social media pages and email newsletter.

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Memorial Ceremony at Glen Arbor Cemetery
2022-05-27 10:00 - 10:30 | MI, United States
The 3rd annual Memorial Ceremony at the historic Glen Arbor Cemetery, which we are in the midst of renovating, kicks off Memorial Day weekend at 10:00 a.m. sharp on Friday, May 27th. This year, we honor Civil War veteran Daniel Parker with a presentation by members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Norm Wheeler will play taps, and there’s a possibility that the Glen Lake eighth graders will share a little research on the people who were buried there. All that will be packed into about a half hour. Plan to stand, although we will have about a dozen chairs and the track chair, for those who need help getting to the site.
The entrance path to the cemetery is located on Forest Haven Road, precisely 4/10 of a mile south of M-109 right next to the very last house on the east side of the street. Allow 15 minutes to walk in and find a spot. Please do not block any driveways when you park. Dress for ticks and mosquitoes.

Discover Volunteer Opportunities with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
2022-05-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Cherry Republic
Discover Volunteer Opportunities with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Sunday, May 29 th , 11 am to 2 pm at Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor.
Want to get outside enjoying great hikes, beaches, and sand? Do you want to know that you are doing your part to protect our local National Park? Visit with Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes volunteers Sunday, May 29th, 11 am to 2 pm at Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor. Volunteers will be available to help you find the right volunteer position for you at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Olivia Kleshinski, is a new volunteer for the Friends. She has used her writing and photography skills to take inspiring photos and create stories used in social media posts and the new Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear book. She says, “What draws me to the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes is the range of many opportunities to learn new skills and meet other wonderful volunteers. My favorite part about being a Friends volunteer is helping to preserve the National Lakeshore while doing my favorite outdoor activities.”
The Friends will also have books for sale to enhance your park experience. The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is protecting resources and heightening visitor experiences in partnership with Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. For more information, visit friendsofsleepingbear.org

Manitou Music Presents the Sound Garden Quintet
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-23, 2022-06-01 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s inaugural musicians-in-residence, Interlochen Public Radio’s Sound Garden Quintet, breaks down barriers to classical music by bringing conversation and a community spirit to music-making. They will present dozens of free performances in Glen Arbor throughout the month of June. The Sound Garden Quintet will be hosted by the GAAC’s community partner, Pine Street Studios.
Sound Garden Musician-in-Residence schedule of free performances is:
Sunrise and Sunset Sounds: From June 1 – 23, the Sound Garden Quintet will serenade a different live performance each day at 9 am and 9:30 pm in the Glen Arbor Arts Center lot.
Open Rehearsals: Bring a lawn chair, a book, and your favorite beverage to the Glen Arbor Arts Center parking lot and enjoy a performance from the deck of Pine Street Studios, next to the GAAC, 5710 N. Pine St., Glen Arbor. In the case of inclement weather, the rehearsal will be moved indoors. From 6 – 7:30 pm on May 31, June 2, 7, 9, and 21 and from 5 – 6:30 pm on June 13.
The Sound Garden’s Musical Playground for Kids: The Sound Garden Quintet will be interacting and performing while kids play at the Glen Arbor Township Park Playground, on the corner of M-22 and State Street in Glen Arbor. The first four Wednesdays in June from 3 – 4:30 pm.
The Sound Garden in Concert:
Wednesday, June 8 and 15, 5:30-6:45 Glen Arbor Arts Center Front Porch Thursday, June 23, 5:30-6:45 pm, Leelanau School Auditorium (sold out)
Sound Garden Shenanigans: The Sound Garden Quintet’s mission is to “plant music in unexpected places.” They intend to bring music into the lives of area residents as they go about daily activities.
Sound Garden Pop-Up: The Sound Garden Quintet will perform at the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Artists PopUP + Demo on June 4 from 11 am – 3 pm in the GAAC parking lot.
Manitou Music is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, please go to: GlenArborArt.org, or call 231/334-6112.

Ode to Asparagus: June 4, 2:00 pm
2022-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
As part of the Empire Asparagus Festival, Glen Lake Library will be hosting Ode to Asparagus on Saturday, June 4, 2:00 PM. Come and hear poets from far and near recite their asparagus poems. Be part of the audience and the fun to determine the “Best in Show” poetry submission. The Library is located in Empire, 10115 W. Front Street.

Summer Reading Sign Up
2022-06-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Glen Lake Library will begin its Summer Reading Program sign up starting Monday, June 14th. Kids of all ages are welcome to participate in the reading program and earn prizes. The first Summer Reading Program will be Thursday, June 23 @ 11:00 at the library. Great lakes Surf and Rescue will be presenting a water safety program for kids and adults. Check our website for further Summer Programs @ www.glenlakelibrary.net or call the library @ 231-326.5361.

Art After Hours In Glen Arbor
2022-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nine Glen Arbor galleries and artists studios will keep the night light burning this summer as part of Art After Hours.
Art After Hours takes place June 15, July 20, and August 17, 5-7 pm. It offers visitors a chance to take a self-guided walking tour of galleries located in Glen Arbor’s art district – a five-block area from Lake Street to M-22 to M-109 West. Participating galleries are: Arbor Gallery, Center Gallery, Forest Gallery, Glen Arbor Artisans, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Margo Burian Fine Art, North Gallery, and Synchronicity Gallery.
For more information, gallery locations and more, go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS; or call Synchronicity Gallery, 231/334-4732.

Water Safety Presentation
2022-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Great Lakes Surf and Rescue Project will be presenting a program on Water Safety, Thursday, June 23 starting @ 11:00 at the Glen Lake Library. All are welcome to attend.

Scrap Tire & Mattress Recycling
2022-06-24 14:30 - 17:30 | Glen Lake School, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Scrap Tire recycling and NEW! – Mattress recycling- Friday, June 24 from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Glen Lake School.
$1.00/tire, and $5.00/mattress. (Limit of 4 mattresses). Boxsprings allowed.
Appointments required. Call 231-256-9812 to make an appointment and payment arrangements.

FAQ:
When Are the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collections?
Collections are held 3 – 4 times per year. YOU MUST BE A LEELANAU COUNTY RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE.
SCHEDULE YOUR HHW APPOINTMENT ONLINE
If you need help scheduling your appointment, call 231-256-9812 or email planning@leelanau.gov for assistance.

Spiritual Discovery in a Time of Upheaval
2022-06-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
A talk on Christian Science. Real change and healing come from new views of people, power, and prayer.

The Omena Garden Walk 2022 to benefit the Omena Village Preservation Association (OVPA)
2022-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, 6281 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, Select a Country:
The Omena Village Preservation Association (OVPA) invites you to join other garden lovers as they 0visit and enjoy The Omena Garden Tour 2022. It will be held in our charming village of Omena, located amidst the spectacular woods, cherry orchards, farmlands, and sparkling waters of Leelanau County on the “pinky” of Michigan. In 2017, Omena was designated as a Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the interior. Among those buildings so designated, two properties are owned by OVPA: the Omena Post Office and the historic Anderson House. OVPA honors the history and value of these buildings as it strives to keep them in good condition. Established in 2002, OVPA is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this summer with this incredible Omena Garden Walk 2022. Tour eight (8) unique Omena gardens which include the private gardens of Omena residents. Waterfalls and ponds; arbors and pergolas; terracing and hardscaping; evergreen borders, and extensive arrays of perennials — all this and more awaits you. Come find the next idea or inspiration for your own green space while celebrating the 20TH ANNIVERSARY of OVPA.
The Omena Garden Walk 2022 will take place on Thursday June 30, 2022 from 11am to 4pm. It is a Rain or Shine Event with no other alternate date.
