For Seniors: January 11, 12:30 - 2:00 pm
2024-01-11 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and explore techniques for stress reduction and wellness promotion with Wendy Weckstein of Norther Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging.

Greeting Card Workshop January 17, 1:00 pm
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Create your own special birthday card or Valentine with paper crafter Susan Schneider. All materials will be provided to make a charming card for either occasion. To save a seat, please call the library @ 231.236.5361 or email: info@glenlakelibrary.net to register by Monday, January 15.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-01-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-01-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-01-31 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-02-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-06 17:30 - 18:30 and 5 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

Fighting Climate Anxiety
2024-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | MI
Inland Seas Education Association staff members will discuss the growing concerns about climate change and the sense of helplessness it can cause, particularly among younger people. They will also explore how anxiety can be refocused to spark constructive action to protect the environment for generations to come.

Candlelight Hike
2024-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
“Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at night on a candlelit winter hike on Saturday, February 10 and Saturday, February 17 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Dune Climb. Arrive anytime between 6 pm and 7:30 pm to enjoy the full experience. Join park rangers and volunteers to experience the park after dark. Hike one mile on flat terrain along a candlelit trail. Bring your sense of adventure, enjoy a trail lit by luminaries, and engage with our knowledgeable rangers and volunteers.
All ages welcome. Please leave pets at home as the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is currently closed to dogs.
This hike will take place regardless of snow conditions. Park rangers will share information along the route. If there is adequate snow, this will be a snowshoe hike. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own snowshoes for the event. Snowshoes will also be loaned on a first-come, first-served basis.
All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful – National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series.
There is no advanced registration needed. Luminaries will light the trail; however, visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight or headlamp and wear layers. “

Bata @ The Glen Lake Library
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come learn about the Bay Area Transportation Authority, our regional public transit system. Brian Clark, mobility and outreach coordinator for BATA, will be on hand to give a quick tour of our regional, publicly-funded transit system. His presentation will include a demonstration of the BATA apps that can help you make this most of this great system, so bring your smartphone or other mobile device along. We’ll also have a drawing for a complimentary ZOOM card, providing a free trial of BATA services.

2024 Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off
2024-02-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
You’re invited to Winterfest! The Chili Cook-Off will be on the deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3, or until the chili runs out! This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan! Dress for the weather.
Admission to the chili cook-off is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 for kids ages 6-12 and seniors 70+, kids under 6 enter for free.

Perch Fishing Contest

Due to the current conditions and weather forecast, the perch fishing contest has been canceled.

Chili Cook-Off Lineup:
Bear Paw Pizza
Boonedocks
Art’s
Hanson’s Foods – Tom Pleva
Alpers Excavating
photo by Michele Aucello for the GL Chamber

Cherry Republic
M22 Clinic
Fleis Education Foundation
Shipwreck Cafe
Andersons Market
Mel & Fell

Glen Lake Community Schools
Good Harbor Grill
Glen Lake Marine – Jeff Gardner
Joe’s Friendly Tavern
The Mill

Ready to Spice Things Up? Enter Your Chili!
There may still be room for additional contenders to join the chili frenzy. Whether you’re a seasoned chili chef or a first-timer, consider entering your chili as a family or group of friends. It’s a fantastic way to showcase your skills and support a good cause. Proceeds from this event go to Glen Lake School Scholarships and local charities. Contact owner/event coordinator Stephanie at Boonedocks to secure your spot in the lineup. (Email boonedocksga@gmail.com)

*This is not a chamber event. Winterfest is a small business hosting an annual event as a community fundraiser.

Maple Sugar Days - Pancake Breakfast
2024-03-02 08:00 - 14:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Cost: Adults $12 Six and over $6, 5 and under free.
Place: The Homestead Resort, CQ – look for the signs
All you can eat, Pancakes and maple syrup, sausage, eggs, potatoes, fruit and beverage. The breakfast is sponsored by the Homestead Resort. .All proceeds benefit Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a nonprofit partner of the national park.
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

Maple Sugaring Days
2024-03-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-03 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. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm.

R.O.V. Workshop
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and learn about the health of the Great Lakes in this fun Workshop presented by Inland Seas Educational Association. They’ll review their Remote Operating Vehicle program which enables underwater research. The ISEA will lead a hands on-exercise to make a functional ROV. This workshop is ideal for kids in grades 6-12 and their parents, but all are welcome. Space is limited so please contact the library to register soon. 231.326.5361.

Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

Glen Arbor's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
2024-03-17 13:00 - 21:00 | MI
Mark your calendars for Glen Arbor’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl!
1pm: Kick off the afternoon by stopping at M22 Glen Arbor for Shamrock Sparkler, a festive wine drink special.
2pm: Head over to Glen Arbor Wines for green wine and good times!
3pm: Stop at Boonedocks for complimentary snacks.
4pm: Next stop is Cherry Republic Pub House!
5pm: End the Pub Crawl at Arts Tavern, for good times, great music, and green beer!

Documentary Film: Eye of the Wind
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local filmmaker James Weston Schaberg will present his 2023 documentary film Eye of the Wind, a stunning presentation of aerial photography. The film demonstrates the art of quietly capturing bird’s-eye views without noisy drones or burning fossil fuels, offering unique perspectives on the landscapes of Leelanau County and other locations.

By Hand Project
2024-03-29 - 2024-05-30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Human hands with their dexterous, opposable thumbs have allowed us to innovate, to use tools, to become nimble, skillful, creative, and artful makers. The Glen Arbor Arts Center By Hand project is a consideration of the myriad ways in which the human hand is intrinsic to creative work; and a demonstration of what human hands can make. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, 2024, and offers a range of programs that explore this theme through the visual, performing, architectural, and literary arts.
In a time of machine dominance, there is case to be made that right now is the perfect moment to celebrate making-by-hand. The By Hand project challenges this techno-centric time with these programs:
• By Hand, the exhibition, March 29 – May 30
• Coffee With the Authors | The Letter League, April 6, 1 pm
• By Hand: Architecture, April 13, 1 pm
• By Hand: Making Music, April 20, 1 pm
• By Hand: Artificial Intelligence In The Arts, May 4, 1 pm
For more information about all the By Hand programs go to GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS. All programs are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Digital Newspaper Archive: Workshop
2024-04-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Leelanau Historical Society will lead this interactive workshop, exploring the wealth of resources available via the Digital Michigan Newspaper Portal. LHS staff will walk attendees through some sample searches, demonstrating the various tools available, then provide time for individual exploration and questions. Bring your own laptop or tablet, or borrow one from the library. Space is limited, so please register in advance with the LHS.

Coffee with the Authors: The Letter League
2024-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing. The 2024 series kicks off April 6, 1 am at the Glen Arbor Arts Center with Heather Spooner, owner of Ampersand Lettering Lab, an art and hand lettering business in Traverse City. Spooner will talk about The Letter League, an adult pen pal project she created to encourage writing letters by hand during the COVID pandemic. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation.
The Letter League is the story of finding human connection during the pandemic. When Spooner launched the idea in April 2020, the response was immediate, and enthusiastic. In that time, Spooner has connected more than 550 letter writers from around the world with one another. The Letter League also caught the attention of Los Angeles filmmaker Michelle Boyaner of Greenie Films, and a documentary about “stories of connection in a disconnected time” was created. During Coffee With The Authors Spooner will talk about hand-written letters sent by the post office, and the documentary’s April 27, Traverse City premiere at the Dennos Museum Center.
This Coffee With The Authors interview is part of the GAAC’s By Hand project, an exploration of making and creating by hand in a time of machine dominance. The project runs March 29 – May 30. Read more about By Hand at GlenArborArt.org /EXHIBITS. Coffee With The Authors is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. It is offered without charge. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Architecture BY HAND
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
In an age of machine dominance, the Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the human hand in its By Hand project. On April 13, Traverse City architect Ken Richmond, and Steve Stier, a Benzie County resident who is an expert in historic barn restoration, talk about the relevance of hand work in the creation of contemporary and historic architecture. The program begins at 1 pm.
When Richmond attended architecture school at Notre Dame University in the 1980s, he drafted all his structures with pencil and paper, a practice he continues today. Stier, a driving force behind the restoration of the Leelanau Poor Farm Barn, focuses on barns built in the period between 1840 and 1940. He has built a career restoring buildings designed and erected before modern technology and computer-assisted design. During the program, the conversation will touch on why both these people continue to work by hand, how the human hand enhances the creative process, and remains relevant and essential to human life.
This By Hand program is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30, and is comprised of a series of visual art exhibitions and community conversations. The By Hand project enjoys the support of a Michigan Humanities Bridging Michigan grant. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.
