Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Horse & Wagon Tours
2023-08-22 10:45 - 12:00, 2023-08-24 09:15 - 10:30, 2023-08-24 10:45 - 12:00, 2023-08-29 09:15 - 10:30, 2023-08-29 10:45 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | MI, United States
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 9:15 am and 10:45 am for an 1.25 hour tour
$28 adults $18 children 4-12
Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
Our Horses: The stars of the tours are our two Belgian horses Mick and May. You will learn more about the horses on the tour!

Horse and Wagon Tours
2023-08-24 09:15 - 10:30, 2023-08-24 10:45 - 12:00, 2023-08-31 09:15 - 10:30, 2023-08-31 10:45 - 12:00 | MI, United States
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS: 1.25 hour tours at 9:15am and 10:45am
Cost is $28 adults and $18 children ages 4-12
Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
Our Horses: The stars of the tours are our two Belgian horses Mick and May. You will learn more about the horses on the tour!

Biking Tours
2023-08-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-26 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-29 09:30 - 11:30, 2023-08-31 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Junior Ranger Angler Program
2023-08-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2023-09-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Loon Lake Picnic Area, N Scenic Hwy, Honor, MI, 49640, United States
Always wanted to learn to fish? Curious about local fish species? Need more information about fishing regulations, or preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species? The wait is over! Stop by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for a day of festivities aiming to provide safe and barrier-free opportunities to engage youth (primarily K-5th graders) in fishing!
Between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., collect a Junior Angler booklet from the Mobile Visitor Center (Bear Force One) and complete all activity stations to learn about aquatic food webs, water safety, Leave No Trace, the importance of fishing to the Anishinaabek, etc. Once the Junior Angler booklet is complete, return it to Bear Force One to earn a Junior Angler badge and other goodies!
Completing the Junior Angler booklet and activities takes about one hour, so please plan on arriving to Loon Lake by 1:00 p.m. to ensure there is enough time to complete all stations. This event is the first of several Junior Angler Day events funded by a generous grant from the National Park Foundation that will be happening at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore this summer.

Native Foods in the Great Lakes
2023-09-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Platte River Picnic Area, 5685 Lake Michigan Rd, Honor, MI, 49640, United States
Food has meant more to the Anishinaabek than simple subsistence. It has provided economics, told time and is a central part of cultural practices. This unique talk not only discusses the history and importance of indigenous foods of the Great Lakes to the Anishinaabek but samples of native food will be provided to the audience.

Native American Boarding Schools
2023-09-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Platte River Campground Amphitheater, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
Native American populations were subjected to laws and policies forced to assimilate them into American culture and society. These policies accumulated into Indian boarding schools. These institutions of forced assimilation operated for a century and totaled 400 across the country, including 4 in Michigan. This talk will look at the creation of the schools and the impacts it has had.

Stories & More starts September 14, 2023!
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Calling all toddlers and their parents/caregivers to Glen Lake Library’s Stories & More for our first gathering on Thursday, September 14 @11:00 a.m. These weekly programs will include stories, music, crafts and more. This is a great way to help develop early literacy and discover all the library has to offer youngsters including our TALK and 1,000 Books before Kindergarten programs. No registration is required – just drop in and join the fun!

Star Parties
2023-09-15 17:00 - 23:00, 2023-10-21 17:00 - 23:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
At the Dune Climb, please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Volunteers will be assisting with parking. Drop-in telescope and information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. Be sure to stop by the ranger greeter table in the parking lot at the Dune Climb for more information about the stations and their locations.
For all evening astronomy events, bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car and bug spray, if needed. You are welcome to bring your own binoculars, beach chairs, and blankets for a more comfortable experience, and water is always recommended for National Park Service (NPS) programs. Park rangers and GTAS staff will wear red glow pins or bracelets at the events.
This event is the perfect opportunity to “Find Your Park” in the stars. Starry night skies and natural darkness are important components of the special places the NPS protects. National parks hold some of the last remaining harbors of darkness and provide an excellent opportunity to experience this endangered resource.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Programs will be cancelled if the sky is not visible due to weather conditions. The decision to cancel is usually made two hours in advance. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.

Horse and Wagon Ride
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join us for our last ride of the season!
Bring your family and friends on this unique, educational, narrated experiences. Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
To reserve your spot go to:
https://checkout.xola.com/index.html…

Northwest Michigan Housing Summit
2023-10-25 - 2023-10-27 | The Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684
The 9th annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit, hosted by Housing North, will be held at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City, Michigan, on October 25-27th, 2023. The event will gather experts, advocates, and policymakers to discuss and exchange information about innovative housing solutions and tools.
An early bird rate of $175 is available until September 15, giving you a chance to save on registration fees. Secure your spot now, register today by Clicking here! This year’s Summit will feature:
Scholarships for Local Advocates, Students, and Community Members: Housing North believes in inclusivity and providing opportunities for everyone to participate in the Summit. As such, we are offering scholarships to local advocates, students, and interested community members, ensuring a diverse range of perspectives and voices are heard during our discussions and workshops. Click here if you’re interested in a scholarship to attend the Summit.
Legislative Happy Hour: An exclusive opportunity to engage with policymakers and influence housing policy in our region and state. We are proud to have extended invitations to over 16 legislators from our area, alongside local commissioners. However, space is limited for this unique networking event, with only 80 spots available. Be sure to register early to secure your place at the Legislative Happy Hour and make meaningful connections with influential decision-makers.
An amazing location: the Housing Summit will be held at an amazing spot for networking, building lasting connections, and enjoying your surroundings at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City close to many projects, shops, and restaurants.
LEARN MORE / REGISTER

Tech Tuesday - Cyber Security: October 31
2023-10-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, will be cybersecurity. Learn how to best manage the many security risks present in our daily digital routines. Steve Stanton of Leelanau Computer Repair will present an overview of best practices: detecting and avoiding email scams, preventing viruses and malware, password protections, and more. His presentation will take place at 3:00 pm, in our Program Room. Look for more Tech Tuesday programs in November, and next spring.

Tech Tuesday - Gmail - November 28
2023-11-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, is Gmail. Librarians Nellie Danke and Autumn Anderson from the Suttons Bay Bingham Public Library will demonstrate the many features of this popular email program. Their presentation will take place at 3:00 pm, in the Program Room at the Glen Lake Library in Empire.

Documentary Film: Great Lakes Untamed
2023-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library will present “Source to Sea” the first episode in “Great Lakes Untamed”, an acclaimed documentary films series. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures, the film explores the many facets of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, providing one fifth of the planet’s fresh water, and drinking water for over 40 million people.

Great Lakes Untamed: A Documentary Film Series
2023-12-05 19:00 - 2023-12-19 20:00, 2023-12-12 19:00 - 2023-12-26 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Experience the beauty, power and wonder of our unique Great Lakes ecosystem in this stunning three-part film series. We’ll present one episode on each of the following dates: December 5, 12 & 19, 7:00 PM.

Documentary Film: Great Lakes Untamed
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library presents “The Big Freeze”, the second episode of the acclaimed documentary film series “Great Lakes Untamed”. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures, the film explores the many facets of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, providing one fifth of the planet’s fresh water, and drinking water for over 40 million people.

Documentary Film: Great Lakes Untamed
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Glen Lake Library presents “Marvels & Mysteries”, the third episode of the acclaimed documentary film series “Great Lakes Untamed”. Produced by Merit Motion Pictures, the film explores the many facets of one of the most important ecosystems on Earth, providing one fifth of the planet’s fresh water, and drinking water for over 40 million people.
