Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Mornings in the Garden 9:30 - 11 am
2019-07-29 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join our Master Gardeners at the Olsen Farm during their morning tending, to learn about heirloom plants, companion planting, and more in our vegetable and perennial gardens. You can even dig in and get your hands dirty to help them if you like! For all ages. Kids can discover what’s growing in season, practice historic planting techniques, go on an insect safari or explore the wild world of soil!
Mondays, June 24 – August 19

Port Oneida Auto Tours
2019-07-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Wednesday Driving Tours
Out of the Ordinary Historic Driving Tours
Guided by Retired Ranger Bill Herd Wednesdays 10 am- noon
Explore historic structures in the park that are not as well known. 2.5 hrs.
Donations Appreciated
7/10 Faust Log Cabin – at Inspiration Point looking over Glen Lake. 10 am, 11 am, and noon tours.
7/17 Ken-tuck-U-Inn – in Benzie County near the Platte River
7/24 Barn to Barn Tour – car caravan around Port Oneida and Good Harbor region to 5 sites
7/31 Inside the Farms of Port Oneida – car caravan to several sites
8/7 Treat Farm Hike and Tour –park and hike the ¼ mi.
Meeting Locations
Port Oneida Tours – meet at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center/Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22)., 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor. Sign out front says, “Charles Olsen”.
Faust Cabin: Going south, at the narrows between Glen Lakes, take a left onto McFarlane road south of Glen Lake. Go up the hill at least a mile. On the left is inspiration point where you can park. The cabin is left of Inspiration point. Map.
Ken-Tuck-U-Inn : located on the east side of M-22 at Long Lake Rd. From the southern border of the Lakeshore (identified by the Welcome to Sleeping Bear Dunes sign) on M-22 near Crystal Lake, drive north along M-22 about 0.3 miles to Long Lake Road, which intersects M-22 from the east. Coming from the north, the Ken-Tuck-U-Inn is about 10.6 miles south of Esch Road on M-22 Map.
Treat Farm: South of Empire 1/4 mile, turn right onto Stormer road. After Tweddle farm park at park gate. Meet at gate in front of 2-track for the 1/4 mile walk to the farm.

Stargazing and Constellation Lesson
2019-07-31 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Stargazing and Constellation Lessons, Open to the Public, at the The Leelanau School Observatory in Glen Arbor.
Takes place Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 26 – Aug. 29 (Closed July 4), from 10:00 p.m. until midnight — if skies are clear.
The Leelanau School, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 leelanau.org

Stargazing and Constellation Lesson
2019-08-01 22:00, 2019-08-07 22:00, 2019-08-08 22:00, 2019-08-14 22:00, 2019-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-08-21 22:00, 2019-08-22 22:00, 2019-08-28 22:00 and 1 more date | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Stargazing and Constellation Lessons at the The Leelanau School Observatory in Glen Arbor. Open to the Public.
Takes place Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 26 – Aug. 29 (Closed July 4), from 10:00 p.m. until midnight — if skies are clear.
The Leelanau School, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 leelanau.org

Mornings in the Garden 9:30 -11 am
2019-08-05 09:30 - 23:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join our Master Gardeners at the Olsen Farm during their morning tending, to learn about heirloom plants, companion planting, and more in our vegetable and perennial gardens. You can even dig in and get your hands dirty to help them if you like! For all ages. Kids can discover what’s growing in season, practice historic planting techniques, go on an insect safari or explore the wild world of soil!

Horse and Wagon Tours
2019-08-06 16:30 - 17:30, 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.

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.

Story Time: Dune Dragons
2019-08-14 11:00 - 11:45 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Author Gretchen Rose will join us for Story Time at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor on Wednesday, Aug. 14th at 11am featuring her book “Dune Dragons.”

In search of a new land–some place where they may be free of man’s violence and wars–a colony of dragons sets out on a great journey across a vast ocean. The dragons settle in what is known today as Northern Michigan, and they are delighted with their new home. Dune warrens provide the perfect shelter for their long winter naps, and there are plenty of delicious fruits and nuts to eat. In the spring, the frozen lake thaws, and great sheets of ice pile up on shore, creating iridescent towers for younglings Chryllis and Jilly to play upon. During the lazy days of summer, the two best friends compete in games with the woodland animals or dune-slide into the turquoise lake, while Dra teens soar overhead on upward drafts. In the fall, when the trees are ablaze, there are cherry-pit-spitting contests, and popcorn popping with dragon breath. But when a ragtag band of humans comes ashore to establish a settlement, the idyllic life of the Dune Dragons is threatened. (Ages 6 and up)

Dune Dragons, By Gretchen Rose, Indigo River Publishing $19.95

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

Mornings in the Garden 9:30 - 11 am
2019-08-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join our Master Gardeners at the Olsen Farm during their morning tending, to learn about heirloom plants, companion planting, and more in our vegetable and perennial gardens.

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

Artist in Resident talk: Patricia Schaefer
2019-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Painter Patricia Schaefer will discuss a new series of paintings that explore the human body and bodies of water she plans to create as part of her 2019 artist’s residency with the Glen Arbor Arts Center. The presentation is August 30, noon at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
Each of the GAAC’s artists-in-residence gives a conversational overview of their residency. These presentations offer a chance to hear about the resident’s project, and the process they experienced during their two-week stay. Schaefer’s GAAC residency was a chance to explore the overlay of the human body in the landscape – as well as ask questions about how human bodies and bodies of water intersect, and explore the political, environmental land existential questions that study prompts. San Francisco, California, is Schaefer’s home base.
The GAAC artist-in-residence presentation are free and open to the public. For more information go to
GlenArborArt.org

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

Fiber: Visual Art Survey Program
2019-10-06 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center takes a short look back, and a long look forward, at contemporary fiber and textile arts on Sunday, October 6, 2 pm. This visual survey is part of the GAAC’s exhibition Fiber Without Borders, and is presented without charge. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager and studio fiber artist, will facilitate the program.
In the late 1960s the Museum of Modern Art broke new ground with Wall Hangings, the first major museum exhibition focused on the work of 28 artist working in fiber and textile materials. In the subsequent decades, the fiber arts have taken a great leap forward to become one of the most expressive, versatile media in the contemporary art world. No longer viewed in purely functional and domestic terms, the fiber arts have continued to push definitions, materials and techniques in the last 60 years.
The medium easily crosses old boundaries – moving from the home front to comment and reflect on social changes, politics, feminist issues, as well as the dividing line between art and craft. Fiber Without Borders continues through November 7. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information, go to GlenArborArt.org

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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