Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Trace MI Launch Party
2023-07-29 07:30 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Rinco Bros Coffee Roasters, 6023 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor
Join us tomorrow morning as we’ll be celebrating the next stage of Tim Ward’s bike journey around the entire state to benefit Chance for Life charity. Free coffee at Rinco Bros Coffee Roasters from 7:30 to 10 am – across from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor. Tim will launch at 8:15 am to bike to Pentwater. Join us!

Porch sale and breakfast/ coffee and rolls
2023-07-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Mid season sale old and new merchandise. Books, jewelry, crafts vintage and new. On the glen lake manor porch and yard. Join us for refreshments too even if not shopping.

Biking Tours
2023-07-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-03 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-11 09:30 - 11:30 and 2 more dates | 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.

Glen Lake Fire Department Open House
2023-07-29 10:00 - 14:00 | MI, United States
Saturday July 29 from 10 am to 2 pm, join the community and bring the kids for the annual Glen Lake Fire Department Open House. See flyer for details.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-08-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-09 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-08-16 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

Lanphier Observatory Public Viewing
2023-08-02 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-08-03 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-08-09 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-08-10 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.

Hula Dancing with Miss Natali
2023-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us at Glen Lake Library for a fascinating, interactive program designed to spread the joys of the hula hoop. Miss Natali will perform artistry and dance with hula hoops and share with kids some pointers on how to master the hula hoop for themselves.

Car Show/Cruise Nights
2023-08-03 18:00, 2023-08-10 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.

Beach Bards Bonfire 2023
2023-08-04 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.

Port Oneida Fair
2023-08-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Imagine the life of the pioneers as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as park rangers and local history experts share the area’s history. Watch as teams of oxen and horses cut, load, and haul hay and artists and craftsmen demonstrate their skills.
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. Click on the farm names below to see what’s happening at each farm. A shuttle bus runs between the farms on a regular schedule during the fair, so you can park your car and easily get around to the different venues.
Arrive anytime between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Most people spend 3-4 hours at the fair.

Glen Lake Alumni Share and Care
2023-08-13 13:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Open Invite – REMINDER:
Glen Lake Alumni
Share & Care Gathering
Open Invite to Glen Lake Area Community & Non-profit Groups!
for Sunday, August 13, 2023
Glen Arbor Twp Hall, 1pm to ~ 8pm
· Free, Open public invite meet & greet for old friends and to find out about non-profit causes around the Glen Lake Community. All Glen Lake Alumni and area non-profit groups are invited to gather for a ½ day on Sunday (at the conclusion of the Port Oneida Fair weekend) in the Glen Arbor Town Hall.
· GO LAKERS! Glen Lake Alumni, Classes & Staff: including memorial boards during the gathering for a tribute to our past teachers and lost class-mates, esp veterans who had served. (i.e. Reunion Tables set-up for the 50’s & 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, etc. ) Memorial letters and photos are welcome & encouraged! Alumni band, sports, clubs, any creative way you want to contribute!
· Meet & Greet: Non-profit causes back in the home area that could be joined or donated to, as a way to give forward something back to our original home communities. – Help be the change you want to see.
· Food or drink brought in is the responsibility of the group involved. Kitchen sink available but please help clean afterwards. (No alcohol).

Author John Wemlinger
2023-08-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Meet local author John Wemlinger, of Onekama, who will discuss his new book “The Road to Empire”. His latest novel relates the journey of a young man following his sense of duty in the wake of 9/11, training as a helicopter pilot while balancing family and friends, and the pull of his hometown of Empire. Mr. Wemlinger will be available for a “meet & greet” with light refreshments, and will then share a brief reading from his book. Copies of this book will be available for sale.
