Book Sale: Friday Aug 9th
2019-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Friends of the Glen Lake Community Library will their annual used book sale Aug. 7-9 at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. This three-day fundraising event offers gently used books for adults and children in more than 50 categories, games, and puzzles, as well as DVDs and CDs. This year the Friends have an extraordinary selection of beautiful coffee table books.
Friday, August 9, 9 am-3 pm | Bag Day ~ Free Admission
This last half day offers the best bargains. Fill a standard grocery bag full of books and pay just $5.
Funds raised by the Friends contribute to ongoing programs, such as the preschool children’s “Stories and More,” general and special collections, as well as future capital needs of the Glen Lake Community Library. This year the Friends have underwritten the purchase of scores of DVDs to replace popular VHS tapes as well as upgrades from Cassettes to CDs for many Audio Books.

Port Oneida Fair 2019
2019-08-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Port Oneida Fair
Friday and Saturday, August 9 & 10, 2019

10:00 am – 4:00
The Port Oneida Fair is presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Historic Sleeping Bear.
Every August, the Port Oneida Rural Historic District awakens from its peaceful slumber and comes alive with activity true to the period when it was a community of robust settlers.

Susan Odom of Hillside Homestead offers historic cooking demonstrations in the restored kitchen of the Olsen Farm.

Visitors take a step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Take the trolley, hike, bike or drive (if you must!) to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts and activities take place. Over 100 demonstrators will be hard at work.
Children can try their hand at crosscut sawing and other farm implements. Horses mowing in the fields while artists create paintings inspired by the cultural landscape. Take in a display of antique bicycles, cameras and phonographs. Learn about basket weaving, soapmaking, buttermaking, spinning, and fur trapping. Satisfy your curiosity and walk through many of the historic farmhouses and barns that will be open for tours.
Pack a picnic lunch to eat at under a tree, or purchase food at various sites. This is an enjoyable and relaxing, yet educational family time. The event is hosted by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
For more information, call the Park at 326-5135 or get full Fair schedule here. Buy your Port Oneida Fair posters at the Olsen Farm or Cottage Bookshop, Glen Arbor.

Visit Six Historic Sites
Burfiend Barn: A focus on maritime activities and live music; hands-on children’s activities; square dancing; snacks
Dechow Farm: Oxen mowing in the fields; horses and other livestock; bees to broom and ropemaking; Moomers ice cream and Lion’s Club lunch; too many demonstrators to mention!
Kelderhouse Farm: Visit with the Kelderhouse family; Re-enactment of Civil War camp life – get bandaged by the nurse! Planting and harvesting of grains in the fields.
Olsen Farm: A focus on historic food preservation and cooking demonstrations; dulcimer music; Presentations: Farm life; Port Oneida Past and Present; quilting; soapmaking; Cherry Republic Ice Cream, children’s games.
Port Oneida Schoolhouse: “School” is in session most of the day. Sit in for a spell. See Special Event schedule for times.
Thoreson Farm: A focus on traditional crafts – spinning, blacksmithing, face painting; ponies; local artists, musicians; Cherry Republic lunches and snacks
STAR PARTY! 8 pm on Saturday night at Thoreson farm. We’ll have you seeing stars with the help of the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society’s telescope.
If you are interested in demonstrating a skill/craft at the Olsen farm, or volunteering to help scoop ice cream, park cars load the horse and wagon or greet visitors, please call us at 231-334-6103.

Beach Bards: August 9
2019-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Beach Bards – Glen Arbor – “By heart” storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children’s Hour.
2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule
Friday, June 28th, 2019
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Friday, July 26th, 2019
Friday, August 9th, 2019
Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 and leelanau.org

Horse and Wagon Tours
2019-08-13 16:30 - 17:30, 2019-08-15 15:00 - 17:30, 2019-08-20 16:30 - 17:30, 2019-08-22 15:00 - 17:30, 2019-08-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Clip Clop Back in Time

Experience the Port Oneida Historic District the way they did in the late 1800 to early 1900s – by horse and wagon! We’ll travel in the footsteps of the early pioneers down the back roads of Port Oneida where you’ll learn about the history of this significant agricultural community with rolling hills and 18 farmsteads.
Bring your family and friends for an activity that is relaxing, educational and memorable. Or, make it a romantic end to your perfect day before dinner.
Schedule
Tues. 4:30 & Thurs. 3:00 and 4:30
Starting Thursday, July 2 through Sept. 3
If you would like to pay for an entire wagon on a date please contact us. Weekends are not typically available.
Tours are approximately 1.25 hr

Donation: $20 per adult; $12 per child 4-12 Children 3 and under on laps are free
Reservations required – please call 231-334-6103.
PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! Register before 11 am the day of the ride to ensure we have enough people. Wagon holds 12 people. We need a minimum of 8 reservations to conduct the tour. Private rental rides can be arranged – call for details. Late registration may be available.
Park and meet at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center at the Charles Olsen farm 15 minutes before the tour begins.
Rates and Schedule subject to change. Reservations are held with credit card. Pay in cash or check on arrival. No refund for no-shows. Credit card will be charged for no-shows.

Manitou Music: Summer Singers
2019-08-13 20:00 | Studio Stage at Lake Street Studios, 6023 Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Tuesday, August 13 Summer Singers | 7 pm
The Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of 50 voices, put a period on Manitou Music 2019 with a closing concert on Tuesday, August 13, 7 pm. The concert takes place at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor.
As the traditional closing act of the Manitou Music series – a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center — the Summer Singers offers singers of any vocal ability a chance to sing in the group. For the past 17 summers, the Summer Singers have welcomed all comers to its weekly rehearsals. Concerts are a mix of upbeat popular music and American standards. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years.
The Summer Singers concert is free. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org

The Port Oneida Community Inside & Out 7 pm
2019-08-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-08-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
An evening tour when the sun is settling over this 19th century farm community and you’re looking for something different to end your day!
Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Poke inside some of the houses, barns, granaries and smokehouse. Car caravan to each farm. Meet at Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center/ Olsen farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy. (M-22) near Port Oneida Road, 4 miles N. of Glen Arbor. 1.5 -2 hrs. Donations Appreciated.
July 10 – August 21

Horse and Wagon Tour
2019-08-29 15:00 - 17:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630

HISTORIC SLEEPING BEAR ANNUAL MEETING AND APPRECIATION DINNER
2019-09-07 17:00 - 19:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
It’s time to celebrate all that our members and volunteers have done to preserve the heritage within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this year! Enjoy dinner, awards, friendship, and an update of Historic Sleeping Bear’s accomplishments and future plans. If you’re not a member or volunteer please join us with a $10 donation at the door. Come learn about what we do as a park partner!
DETAILS
Dinner and table settings provided. Side dishes welcome but not necessary. Please RSVP by 5 pm, Thursday, Sept. 5

Yarn Bomb Installation Day
2019-09-15 09:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Sunday, September 15 | 9:30 am
Yarn bombs are set to drop on the Glen Arbor Arts Center on Sunday, September 15, 9:30 am. Volunteers are needed to help install hand-knit “bombs” on trees in the GAAC’s backyard grove as part of the upcoming exhibition “Fiber Without Borders,” a juried exhibition of contemporary fiber art. Yarn bombing is friendly community event, and a form of temporary street art. Yarn in any form (knit, crochet, latch hook, cross stitch, amigurumi or simple wrapping) adorns an object [e.g. tree trunk or limbs, poles, waste can] in the public environment. While other forms of graffiti may be decorative, socio-political commentary, or vandalism, yarn bombing was initially almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places. The start of this movement has been attributed to Houston resident Magda Sayeg, who says she first got the idea in 2005 when she covered the door handle of her boutique with a custom-made cozy.
Volunteers of any age are invited to help with the yarn bomb installation. To volunteer, call the GAAC, 231/334-6112. “Fiber Without Borders” runs September 13 – November 7. For more information go to
GlenArborArt.org. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Kathleen Stocking: From the Place of the Gathering Light
2019-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local author Kathleen Stocking will read from her new book From the Place of the Gathering Light, a collection of essays that explores the people, natural history, and sense of community that define the Glen Lake area. Special guests Sandy Dhuyvetter and George Powell will perform folk music to open the program.

Fall Dinner Meeting: Glen Lake Chamber
2019-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join your local business community for our annual networking event, a Fall Dinner Meeting, to be held at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse in Maple City on Tuesday, September 17th.

Gather for drinks at 5:30pm, followed by a brief business meeting and dinner to include a Pizza and Salad buffet. Dinner will cost $15 per person, plus drinks. You may get a tour of the facility, including the home the Leelanau Curling Club.

The primary business at this meeting will be to vote on our new Chamber Bylaws, please see the copy attached. Updates will be shared on the Chamber’s status and reports given for Summer and Fall events.

PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible to Larry Widmayer at larry@glenarborbnb.com

​We look forward to seeing you soon! ​

Autumn Olive Workshop
2019-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Veronica Valley County Park, 4243 S Lake Leelanau Dr, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653
Autumn Olive Workshop to be held Thursday, September 19th, 2019 from 5 to 7 pm at the Veronica Valley County Park in Lake Leelanau.
Contact Leelanau Conservation District for more info: (231)256.9783

Sleeping Bear Gateways Community Conference
2019-09-24 09:30 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Sleeping Bear Gateway Council (SBGC) is sponsoring a workshop/conference about the National Park Gateway Community to discuss the issues and opportunities surrounding Gateway Communities on Sept. 24 and 25, 2019. This workshop is open to Businesses, Municipal leaders and Community members.

Destry Jarvis is the guest speaker. Mr. Jarvis has 46 years working on natural and cultural resources management, public land management practices, and national park and gateway community issues and strategies.

FACTS:

•2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. •1.7 million visitors enjoyed the Sleeping Bear National Park in 2017. •The 50 millionth visitor was logged into the park headquarters in August 2019.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

September 24, 2019 – Glen Arbor Township Hall- Workshop schedule

9:30 – 11:00 – Business owners and Entrepreneurs
12:30 – 2:00 – Workshop – Board
3:30 – 5:00 – Municipal, Non-profits, and Resident

September 25, 2019 – Frankfort Garden Theater

9:30 – 11:00 – Municipal, Non Profits, and Residents Workshop
12:30 – 2:00 – Workshop- Board
3:30 – 5:00- Business owners and Entrepreneurs

The mission of the Sleeping Bear Gateway Council is as follows:

“In anticipation of continued rapid growth of residents and visitors to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Area, we seek to work with local communities, stakeholders, and the National Park Service in preserving the unique character and natural resources of the area for the benefit of its citizens, visitors, economy and environment.”

We would also like to encourage you to attend one of the workshops and also support our group by becoming a member of SBGC or by becoming a Workshop sponsor. Please contact president Mike Rlvard at (617)838-1272 or email Judy Cheney: judygcheney@gmail.com

Sleeping Bear Gateways Community Conference: Frankfort Garden Theater
2019-09-25 09:30 - 17:00 | Frankfort Garden Theater, 301 Main St, Frankfort, MI, 49635
Sleeping Bear Gateway Council (SBGC) is sponsoring a workshop/conference about the National Park Gateway Community to discuss the issues and opportunities surrounding Gateway Communities on Sept. 24 and 25, 2019. This workshop is open to Businesses, Municipal leaders and Community members.

Destry Jarvis is the guest speaker. Mr. Jarvis has 46 years working on natural and cultural resources management, public land management practices, and national park and gateway community issues and strategies.

FACTS:

•2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. •1.7 million visitors enjoyed the Sleeping Bear National Park in 2017. •The 50 millionth visitor was logged into the park headquarters in August 2019.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

September 24, 2019 – Glen Arbor Township Hall

9:30 – 11:00 – Business owners and Entrepreneurs
12:30 – 2:00 – Workshop – Board
3:30 – 5:00 – Municipal, Non-profits, and Resident

September 25, 2019 – Frankfort Garden Theater

9:30 – 11:00 – Municipal, Non Profits, and Residents Workshop
12:30 – 2:00 – Workshop- Board
3:30 – 5:00 – Business owners and Entrepreneurs

The mission of the Sleeping Bear Gateway Council is as follows:

“In anticipation of continued rapid growth of residents and visitors to the Sleeping Bear Dunes Area, we seek to work with local communities, stakeholders, and the National Park Service in preserving the unique character and natural resources of the area for the benefit of its citizens, visitors, economy and environment.”

We would also like to encourage you to attend one of the workshops and also support our group by becoming a member of SBGC or by becoming a Workshop sponsor. Please contact president Mike Rlvard at (617)838-1272 or email Judy Cheney: judygcheney@gmail.com

Recycling with American Waste
2019-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come learn about the innovative and effective program that’s helping this northern Michigan company greatly reduce our region’s trash output. Deb Lake of American Waste will discuss their residential and commercial recycling program, and the various issues and trends in the recycling world.

Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival 2019
2019-10-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Township Park, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Pumpkin Festival
Join the the community for a fun, family friendly celebration of fall.
Saturday, October 19th, 2019 | 12 – 3pm
Held outdoors at the Glen Arbor Township Park, located at the corner of M-22 & State Street.
Rain Location: Glen Arbor Township Hall
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Festivities
12 – 3pm | Activities & Games, Pie Eating Contest, Pumpkin Carving, Games & Crafts and a Cake Walk.
Musical entertainment will be performed by Chris Skellenger & Paul Koss.
12:30pm | Costume Parade ~ open to kids of all ages with prizes awarded for a variety of categories.
In addition, there will be Face Painting offered by The Painted Lady Face Art and carving demonstrations by Lord of the Gourd. Food for purchase provided by Art’s Tavern will include Cider, Donuts, Hot Dogs & Chili.
The event will wrap up by 3pm.
6pm | Pumpkins will be put on display and lit at 6pm, for all to enjoy.
Participants may return Saturday evening or early on Sunday to pickup your pumpkin(s).
Open to the public. Entry: $5 suggested donation
Event on Facebook

Volunteers & Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSORS:
•Art’s Tavern •Crystal River Outfitters •Cherry Republic
•Cottage Book Shop •Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast
•The Homestead •Jackson Station Services
•Leelanau Vacation Rentals •Momentum
•Northwoods Hardware •Serbin Real Estate
SPONSORS:
•Bay Lavender Trading Co. •Century 21/Northland Vacation Rentals
•Devette & Ford Insurance Agency •Glen Lake Beauty Salon
•La Bécasse •Leelanau Coffee Roasting
•Riverfront Deli •Synchronicity Gallery •Wildflowers

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Event graphic design and Marketing Plan by Rockwell Art & Design for the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce.

More to do in the Fall
Celebrating one of our favorite season’s in the county, Expect peak colors for fall color tours, shopping & dining around Glen Arbor. Make sure to check out other local events happening by viewing our Event Calendar.

Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
2019-10-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some autumn family fun and come out to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating the Sunday before Halloween, October 27th 2019. (This year, Halloween falls on a Thursday Oct 31st, 2019).
Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses from 12-4pm. Free to attend, Open to the public.
Enjoy peak fall color, shop and dine local retailers. This well attended, walkable event that goes as long as the treats last!
Bring non-perishable goods to give to the local food bank ~ trailer to accept goods located outside of Art’s Tavern.
Take photos, tag and share yours on social media…#glenarbor #trickortreat

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Michigan Historic Marker Presentation
2019-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Traverse City Library, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI, 49686, United States
Friday, November 1 st, 1 pm, Traverse City Library, McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI
Historic Property Owners Opportunity to Apply for Michigan Historic Marker Designation: When visitors, community members and groups visit a historic place they can connect to their heritage which provides a sense of belonging and being a part of a culturally rich network. A meeting is being held to reach out, connect, encourage and support interested private owners and groups to work on getting their significant historic sites recognized and appreciated for their stories and contributions to local history in the five-county Traverse City area.
A presentation on the eligibility and process of applying for a Michigan Historic Marker is being offered by Heather Lehman, Graduate Assistant at the Michigan History Center, who is responsible for the administration of these beautiful metal markers. This free public meeting is provided for private and public owners of Michigan historic structures, sites and places who are interested in finding out how to apply for and achieve a historic designation. Meeting will be held Friday, November 1 st at 1 pm, at Traverse City Area Public Library, McGuire Room, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City.
This program is being co-sponsored by the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society, Leelanau Historical Society and Benzie Area Historical Society to inform and assist. Structures, places and sites that are eligible for a Michigan Historic Marker receive this metal historical marker describing its history and contribution to the local area and to Michigan as a whole. The process can seem daunting, but information and support makes it less so. Join us to find out the process.
Call Barbara Siepker at (231)334-4395 with questions.

Leelanau Conservation District: 75 Year Celebration
2019-11-08 18:30 - 21:00 | The Leland Lodge, 565 Pearl Street, Leland, MI, 49654
The public is invited to help the Leelanau Conservation District celebrate 75 years on Fri, November 8th, 6:30 to 9 pm at the Leland Lodge.
Enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and cash bar.
Purchase tickets by contacting Karen at 231.256.9783; klong@leelanaucd.org

Small Works: Art opening reception
2019-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the holidays with Small Works, an exhibition of original art that opens Friday, November 15th. This holiday show features art work 12” x 12” and smaller, all priced at $150 or less. A 6 pm reception launches the show.

Small Works continues through December 18. The Glen Arbor Arts Center is located at 6031 S. Lake Street. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org

Glen Arbor Bed Parade
2019-11-29 09:00 - 09:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
In its third year, the quirky “Glen Arbor Bed Parade” brings another fun thing to Glen Arbor for Thanksgiving weekend. Join the new Black Friday tradition, sponsored by Becky Thatcher Designs. Open to anyone and everyone to cheer from the curb or roll down Western Avenue.
Want to participate?
Haul that creatively decorated bed on wheels to Sylvan Inn’s parking at 9:00 Friday and join the parade. Your support team to push would be good, too. Event begins at 9am and ends by 9:30am at Art’s Tavern.

Prior to the parade, some wake up early dressed festive and cozy to shop the deals of the year during the Glen Arbor PJ Party from 6:30-9am. Following the Bed Parade, many plan to dine at local eateries in and around Glen Arbor.

Questions? Contact Organizers/Sponsors: Becky and Cookie Thatcher. Email: becky@beckythatcherdesigns.com or 314-422-5252
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse: Old Fashioned Christmas
2019-12-01 10:00 - 2019-12-07 16:00 | Grand Traverse Lighthouse, 15500 Lighthouse Point Rd, Northport, MI, 49670
Celebrate Grand Traverse Lighthouse heritage at Christmastime!
Each room in the lighthouse will be Christmas themed, portraying the traditional time period (from 1858-1880) and showcasing the keeper heritages. There will be story telling of our only female lighthouse keeper. There will be an actor in period costume retelling the Christmas story of the keeper families. Some of the heritages showcased will be from Germany, Denmark, England, and Ireland. In addition, learn about the history of the Christmas Tree ship Rouse Simmons, that sank in Lake Michigan in 1912.
Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Leelanau State Park
Dec. 1st – 7th, 2019 from 10 am – 4 pm
$5 per person admittance to lighthouse. A Recreation Passport is required for State Park entry.
231-386-7195
info@grandtraverselighthouse.com
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GAAC: Holiday Open House
2019-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center will host a “Glen Arbor Holiday Open House” on Thursday, December 5th from 4-6pm.
You’re invited to shop for a 100 works of local art for sale under $150. Enjoy holiday music with a hand bell choir, create family crafts, and savor food and drinks!

Glen Arbor Player's presents: BACHELOR MOTHER
2019-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor Players’ presents their holiday show, “Bachelor Mother.” It is a delightful comedy full of mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and a little romance – all
happening at Christmas time.
Performances are free, goodwill donations are accepted. Refreshments served.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 5, 6 and 7, 2019
7:30pm, at: The Glen Lake Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd. Glen Arbor
