Level 1 - Foundation in Self Governance
2016-08-14 14:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Private Home, xxx provided upon registration, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Welcome to the Center for Self Governance.
In Level 1, the student discovers the U.S. Designers concepts of power, government, and control. The student will learn different systems of government based in those concepts. They will gain a foundational understanding of the difference between power and control relating to various systems of government. The control concepts of Self Governance and Centralized Governance expose the student to their role in leveraging Self Governance within the U.S. republican system of government.
Your workbook is included in the registration fee.
Prior Level 1 students may review this class for $10.
Family discounts are available if you are attending with a child under 18 years of age.

Children who attend with a parent: $15

Children who attend on their own: $20

Other family rates are available. Contact CSG for more information.
Supplies to bring include:
Paper, pen, and your enthusiasm! This is an interactive class and we look forward to hearing from you. Please dress comfortably and bring a sweater/jacket as facility temperatures can be unpredictable.
You must attend the full 6 hours to complete the course, as well as associated program requirements, to graduate Level 1.
Only those students who have previously taken Level 1 make review the course online. Contact CSG to arrange.
This event is an Applied Civics course for all ages (recommended 9+ years of age) and details can be found at: https://centerforselfgovernance.com/enroll.php?enroll=197

The class is held at a private home in Glen Arbor – Address provided upon registration
August 14th | Starts at 2 PM, Ends 8 PM
Contact Mperkins@tncsg.org for more information

Manitou Music Festival presents Summer Singers
2016-08-16 19:00 - 21:10 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy an evening with the Summer Singers, an all-volunteer group of fifty voices who will present a wide variety of vocal works under the direction of Dana Allen. This enthusiastic group of mixed voices has been singing to a packed house for many years. They are a popular local tradition.

Manitou Music Festival presents Mark Lavengood
2016-08-17 20:00 - 22:00 | D.H. Day Campground Amphitheater, 8000 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mark Lavengood is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and dobro player. Eccentricity and diversity are two names of his main frame. “Lavengood has woven together a sound quilt of friendship and American Roots music that could have only happened in Michigan,” according to Seth Bernard.

Free Find Your Park Concert--Lukas Krolikowski, Classical Guitarist
2016-09-01 20:00 - 21:00 | Platte River Campground Amphitheater, 5683 Lake Michigan Road, Beulah, MI, 49617, United States
On Thursday, September 1, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) can listen to classical guitarist and composer Lukas Krolikowski at the Platte River Campground Amphitheater. Krolikowski will be performing from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., and the concert is free with a park pass.
Krolikowski will present a program featuring original works written and inspired by northwestern Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes, as well as a few traditional pieces from his classical guitar repertoire.
In August of 2015, Krolikowski quit his teaching job in central Illinois, and moved with his wife Renée and their cat Boris to the Traverse City area. The pieces that will be performed during the concert were written during this transition.
All concerts are free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $15 (per vehicle) for seven days, or $30 for an annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

InstaMeet At Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
2016-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will host a free InstaMeet event to celebrate the National Park Service (NPS) centennial. An InstaMeet is an interactive, in-park event, allowing visitors meet up, take photos, and get to know each other. Once the visitors meet, they will accompany a park ranger on a historic building tour.
Visitors will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the Olsen Farm History Center at 3164 West Harbor Highway in the Port Oneida Rural Historic District of the Lakeshore. (For GPS purposes, persons should use Maple City as the location.) Visitors and rangers will then car caravan to the Ole Olsen house.
There, they will discuss the history of the farmhouse and historic district with a ranger, as well as sharing stories with each other. The buildings will be opened so that visitors can see inside.
Participants do not have to be an Instagram user to join in the fun; anyone is welcome to participate in the ranger-led hike. Participants should prepare to be outside for about one hour, dress for the weather, and wear comfortable hiking or athletic shoes.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera or a smartphone to capture images during the event, and are may share their photos on social media using the hashtag #SLBEInstameet.
All InstaMeet events are free with a park pass. Passes can be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Passes cost $15/vehicle for seven days.
If you would like to attend but have other plans, you can follow Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore on Instagram @SleepingBearNPS. Search for the hashtag #SLBEInstameet to see the photos participants take at the InstaMeet.

Glen Lake Bridge Walk
2016-09-05 12:00 - 13:00 | MI
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5th at 12 noon
Since 1995, Glen Arborites close out the summer season with the annual Labor Day Bridge walk. The walk goes .3 miles across the Narrows Bridge, that passes over the two Glen Lakes. Meet at noon at On The Narrows Marina to participate!
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. Lunch served on the North side of the bridge by Art’s immediately after the walk.

#glenlake #GlenArbor #laborday #thingstodo #vacation #familyfriendly #upnorth #puremichigan #shopsmall

Photo from http://flickrhivemind.net

Painting Demonstration with Lisa Flahive
2016-09-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Traverse City artist Lisa Flahive will conduct a painting demonstration at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, on Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. The event is open to the public.
Flahive paints the immediacy of local streets, beaches, cafes and jazz clubs. She is artist-in-residence for Chateau Chantel Wintery in Traverse City. Her view of these diverse worlds will be on display in a series of new works at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, Sept. 2-15.
For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

BioBlitz at Sleeping Bear Dunes
2016-09-17 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
On Saturday, September 17, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
(National Lakeshore) can become citizen scientists for the day by joining the park’s quest to
showcase the biodiversity of the National Lakeshore through a BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is a time for
scientists, students, teachers, families, and park visitors to team up to identify as many organisms as
possible.
Interested visitors should sign up ahead of time to choose a hike with an expert, allowing them to
learn about the intriguing plant and animal species they might find. All hikers will meet at the Dune
Climb parking lot at their assigned time.
Sign-up details are available at
https://ceruleancenter.org/bioblitz. Visitors may also use the iNaturalist smartphone app to explore
the National Lakeshore on their own.
The Lakeshore’s event is called “Blitz the Bear,” and marks the launch of the Great Lakes Bioblitz,
an initiative led by the National Lakeshore’s partner, the Cerulean Center, to study biodiversity in the
Great Lakes region. Space is limited, so interested parties should register early to secure a spot.
Citizen scientists and environmental stewards of all ages are needed.
Blitz the Bear is free with a park pass. Passes may be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
in Empire, or at the Dune Climb fee booth. Passes cost $15 per vehicle for seven days, or $30 for an
annual pass.
For a complete listing of park events, visit https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.
Visitors are also encouraged to share their adventures at FindYourPark.com and on social media
using hashtags #FindYourPark and #sleepingbearnps. For questions or concerns regarding these
events, please call 231-326- 4700, ext. 5005.
For more in-depth information about the National Lakeshore, please go to www.nps.gov/slbe. Also,
check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl, Twitter site at
www.twitter.com/sleepingbearnps, and Instagram at www.instagram.com/sleepingbearnps.
Contact: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, 231-326- 4700, ext. 5010
Secondary Contact: Lisa Griebel, lisa_griebel@nps.gov, 231-326- 4726

After School Art- Grades 1-6
2016-10-04 16:00 - 2016-10-26 16:00 | MI
Children will have fun exploring a variety of art materials and enjoy the camaraderie of other young creators in this 4 week session each Tuesday. Experienced instructors will help children tap into their creative abilities. A snack and art supplies are included.
Pre-registration is required by September 30, 2016. Tuition assistance is available. Glen Lake students may ride the bus to the Art Association after school and parents pick them up at the GAAA after class. Bus permission slips are available here and are required to be turned into the elementary office.

Pumpkin Fest 2016
2016-10-22 01:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Inaugural pet family friendly Pumpkin Fest on October 22nd from 1-6pm!
This celebration of fall will take place downtown Glen Arbor all afternoon, giving participants time to carve their artistic creations, enjoy family friendly activities and contests, followed by a Pumpkin lighting at dusk and a community Dinner.
From 1-6pm Pumpkins will be provided to carve your masterpieces ~ Free and Open to Children of all ages 🙂 Pumpkins will be placed along M22 and there will be a Grand Lighting at 6:30.
The fun begins with a Costume Parade for Kids and Pets at 1:30pm. From 2 to 5 There will be live music performed by Jack Pine. There will be lots of fun, family-friendly activities such as face painting by The Painted Lady from 2-4pm, games & prizes at 2, and again at 4, with a pie eating contest at 3pm. The pumpkins will be lit just before sunset at 6:30pm for the event grand finale. Need refreshments? There will be a Beer Garden outside Art’s Tavern.
While you’re in town, make sure to shop at our small businesses and eat at the local establishments. Also happening the same day at Anderson’s Market in Glen Arbor is their annual Harvest Fest, right on site. With food and wine tastings, face painting and a brat cookout, there’s plenty of reasons to be in Glen Arbor October 22nd!
Pumpkin Carving is FREE to participate ~ Open to kids of all ages. Donations Accepted. The Community Dinner is $10 for Adults and $5 for Kids 12 and Under.
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#fall #event #familyfriendly #pumpkinfest #glenarbor #pureleelanau #shopsmall #eatlocal #thingstodo #harvest #Oktoberfest #livemusic
Interested in Volunteering or being a Sponsor?
Please email Linette right away lrouzer@thehomesteadresort.com
Event Sponsors
Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce
Glen Arbor B&B
Cottage Books
Northwoods Hardware

Halloween ~ Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
2016-10-30 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on Sunday October 30th 2016, just before Halloween, from 12-4pm for a fun afternoon of trick or treating in downtown Glen Arbor! Dress up in your Halloween finest and bring the whole family for treats from all participating businesses. This is a wonderful event, open to the public, and free for all to enjoy!
Beyond trick or treating, it’s a great time of year to shop off-season sales, get some locally sourced holiday gifts and dine at a variety of eateries.
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly recreation from a simple hike in the National Park, take a bike ride on the new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, play at the Glen Arbor community park, or take a relaxing scenic drive.

Event photos provided by Bob Ashmun © Ashmun Portrait Art ~ Thank you. Please contact for permission to use.

#halloween #trickortreat #glenarbor #fall #familyfriendly #thingstodo

Plein Air Painters of Northwest Michigan
2016-11-01 10:00 - 2017-01-02 17:00 | City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Plein Air Painters of NW Michigan will be exhibiting over 100 paintings at the historic City Opera House. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 2 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a secondary reception being held in conjunction with Ladies Shopping Night downtown on Thursday, December 8 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and both receptions are free and open to the public. There will be works in a variety of mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. Paintings are priced for holiday shopping and most will be $300.00 or less. A percentage of each sale benefits the City Opera House. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and also open during ticketed evening and weekend shows.

Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview Party!
2016-11-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview party
Friday, November 25th, 2016 | 6:30pm – 8pm
at the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Glen Arbor’s annual Tree Lighting and Caroling, located outside in front of the Town Hall, off of M-22/Western Ave. in downtown Glen Arbor happens promptly at 6:45pm.
The Holiday Market “Preview Party” is located inside the Town Hall immediately following the tree lighting. Mingle, shop and get first picks of all the artisan goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party, from 7-8pm!

> The Holiday Market
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #Christmastime #Leelanau #winter

Holiday Marketplaces 2016
2016-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
Glen Arbor | Marketplace open from 10am – 4pm
in the Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop 30 vendors providing locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 12-2:30pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your camera for some great fun and photo opportunities.

(If you are a vendor or artisan and have any questions, please contact Patricia at patricia@glenarborbnb.com / 847.570.4891)
Empire | Marketplace open from 11am – 5pm
in the Empire Township Hall
The annual happenings are presented in tandem.
Empire showcases nearly 20 artisan vendors including: handcrafted jewelry and tile works, delicious foods and candies, paintings and stunning photographs, designer cards, holiday ornaments and wreaths, beautiful knitwear and hand-made goods.
There are different artisans at each market and plenty of time in the day to shop both!
No admission fee for any event, and open to the Public.
Did you know?
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday! Presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!

Related Events:
• “Better than Black Friday PJ Party” in Glen Arbor on Nov. 25th
• Tree Lighting & Caroling, plus the Holiday Market Preview Party on Friday Night, Nov. 25th
Quick Links:
• Find other Things to Do while you’re in Leelanau
• Browse the area Business Directory
#eatlocal #shopsmall #HolidayMarket #GlenArbor #thingstodo #familyfriendly #santaclaus #kids #winter #Christmastime

Songs, Stories & S'mores
2016-12-27 17:30 - 20:30 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join in on some good ‘ole fashioned family fun. Local folk musicians and story tellers host an evening of sing-a-long songs and story time at Mountain Flowers Lodge from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We’ll also have the outdoor fireplace roaring for marshmallow roasting and s’mores.
Adults: $12; Children $9; Children under 5 years old are free.

National Card Playing Day Euchre Tournament
2016-12-28 15:00 - 18:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Beppi’s at The Homestead
Did you know there was a National Card Playing Day? Well we did…and we’re celebrating with a Euchre Tournament. The special day falls just a few days after Christmas, when everybody needs a bit of a break and time to wind-down. What better way to relax than spending an afternoon playing some cards, meeting some new people and a little friendly competition?
Located at Beppi’s from 3-6pm. Beverages and food are available for purchase during play.

Songs, Stories & S'mores
2016-12-29 17:30 - 20:30, 2017-02-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead
Join in on some good ‘ole fashioned family fun. Local folk musicians and story tellers host an evening of sing-a-long songs and story time at Mountain Flowers Lodge from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. We’ll also have the outdoor fireplace roaring for marshmallow roasting and s’mores.
Adults: $12; Children $9; Children under 5 years old are free.

Magic Show with Ben Whiting
2016-12-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead
With a career spanning from the Magic Castle in Los Angeles to New York’s Off-Broadway playhouses, Award-winning actor, playwright, and magician Ben Whiting is one of the world’s premiere entertainers. With corporate and private clients alike prizing his humor, originality, and ability to connect with an audience, Ben combines these things with world-class sleight of hand and mind reading to create an entertainment experience second to none.
Show happens at Mountain Flowers Lodge on Thursday, December 29th from 7–8 pm. Cost is $5 per person and $20 for a family of five or more. To learn more, visit http://www.benwhiting.com/. For tickets, contact 231.334.5100.

Saturday Snowshoe Hikes
2017-01-07 13:00 - 2017-03-04 15:45 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be hosting ranger-led snowshoe hikes every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from January 7, 2017 through March 11, 2017.
Meet at the visitor center at 9922 Front St. Empire, MI. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Reservations are required whether you need to borrow snowshoes or have your own.
Ranger-led snowshoe hikes have a limit on the number of participants. Please call 231-326-4700, extension 5010, for details and to make reservations.

Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day
2017-01-20 14:00 - 23:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school! Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.
Special Z-93 pricing:
Lift tickets $9 per person
Rental equipment $9 per person
Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9
Stay on to enjoy live entertainment at Beppi’s from 8-11pm.

Super Soups Contest for National Homemade Soup Day
2017-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
What is your favorite soup? Is it bean with ham or perhaps tomato bisque, cheddar broccoli or chicken noodle? No matter your preference, you’re invited to celebrate National Homemade Soup Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at The Homestead’s “Super Soups” contest.
While homemade soup can be traced back to about 20,000 BC, the word “soup” likely comes from the French “soupe” or “sope” (meaning broth) which comes from Latin “suppa” (meaning “bread soaked in broth” – much as “sop” from Germanic sources). The word “restaurant” was first used in France in the 16th century, to refer to a highly-concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors. In 1765, a Parisian entrepreneur opened a shop specializing in such soups, prompting the use of the modern word for eating establishments world-wide.
The Super Soups will run from 11am until 3pm, admission is $10 per person ($5 for seniors and children under 12 years of age) and includes unlimited 4-ounce samples of soup. Guests will also be given a ballot to vote on their favorite soups, with prizes awarded at the end of the day.
All proceeds from the cost of admission will go to Buckets of Rain, a Leelanau County-based organization founded in 2006 by local musician Chris Skellenger (a live entertainment regular at The Homestead). Buckets of Rain pioneered the use of gravity-fed, drip irrigation to help impoverished communities feed themselves in Lesotho, South Africa, as well as Kenya, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.
Buckets of Rain has now focused its energies on the urban struggles in inner city Detroit. By repurposing 30 vacant lots into food production sites, they have provided hundreds of thousands of servings of vegetables, free of charge, to its partners and neighbors. Through the construction of urban gardens on abandoned city lots, Buckets of Rain has helped diminish urban blight, rekindle hope in struggling neighborhoods, bring fresh produce to the community and feed the homeless.

Winter Concert & Dance with Jazz North
2017-02-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 4 from 7pm to 10pm. The music and energy will be so inspiring you’ll have a hard time sitting still.
Jazz North is a “little” big band combining the best acoustic and electric jamz for all genres. The horn section gels with the rhythm section to perform everything from funk to swing to rhythm and blues. You’ll also hear some Latin, bebop, and rock. This seven piece band also throws in plenty of fresh original arrangements for a mix that’s delightful for listening and dancing! The experienced core musicians have played together for many years, creating a tight musical camaraderie that demonstrates their love for music and inspiring anyone with a toe to tap.
Advance tickets are $15 each or $20 at the door. Cash bar available. Call 231.334.5100 for advance tickets.

2017 Glen Lake Winterfest
2017-02-18 07:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, February 18, 2016! Festivities include the Perch Fishing Contest + Chili Cook-Off.

Perch Fishing Contest
Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.
DOWNLOAD: Fishing Contest Entry Form

Chili Cook-off
The Chili Cookoff, kicks off at Noon at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. 1st through 5th Place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the 2016 Chili Cook-off. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress warm and join us out on the deck for a winter-time party! Plenty of heaters, drinks, music, family, friends and chili to keep you warm!
There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!
All proceeds from this event go directly to the Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress warmly! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm.
Admission is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 Admission for Seniors, over 70, and kids, 12 and under.
DOWNLOAD: 2017 Chili Cook off entry form/rules

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Mostly Music: Trio Jazz Volume 1
2017-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Trio Jazz Volume 1, a closer look at jazz and the popular songs that make up our national songbook, is the next installment of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s “Mostly Music” series, Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at the Leelanau School Dining Hall in Glen Arbor. Tickets are $12, and available at the door or through the GAAA website: glenarborart.org.
This program features Traverse City pianist David Chown with Andy Evans on bass and Bob Foskett, the host of “Mostly Music,” on drums. This trio of musicians will explore, demonstrate and explain their approaches and interactions with jazz and popular standards.
For more information please call the GAAA, 231/334-6112.

Winter Concert & Dance with Kathy Lamar & The Robin Connell Jazz Collection
2017-02-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Road, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 25 from 7pm to 10pm. This concert features Robin Connell on keyboards, Kathy Lamar as vocalist, Laurie Sears on saxaphone and flute, Neil Gordon on guitar and Mark Weymouth on drums. It’s a fun, lively group that’s is sure to be entertaining and enjoyable for all.
Tickets are sold in advance for $15 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 per person. Cash bar available.

Empire Museum movie night
2017-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum
On March 4th at 7PM at the Empire township Hall, we’ll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it’s final burning.
Please join us and bring friends!!

Michigan Reads! story hour
2017-03-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Lisa Wheeler, author of the 2017 Michigan Reads children’s book “Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum”, will present a special preschool story hour at the Glen Lake Library. Lisa will bring her rollicking story to life with puppets, finger plays and singing. Her visit to Empire is part of a state-wide tour sponsored by the Library of Michigan.

Readers' Theater Auditions: Scripts Available
2017-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Arbor Art Association [GAAA] Readers’ Theater will hold auditions for two plays by British playwright J.M. Barrie on Wednesday, April 26, 7 p.m. at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor.
Barrie’s plays, The Old Lady Shows Her Medals and The Twelve-Pound Look, are both set in London in the lead up to World War 1, and during World War 1. Characters speak with a variety of British/Cockney and Scottish accents, and there are parts for both men and women. Performances of the plays will be June 2-3 at the church. Copies of the scripts will be available beginning April 17, at the GAAA’s offices, 6654 Western Avenue. To receive a digital version of the script, contact the GAAA at 231/334-6112 during office hours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Junior Ranger Day: Sleeping Bear Dunes 101
2017-04-29 09:00 - 13:00 | DH Day Log Cabin in the DH Day Campground, United States
D.H. Day Log Cabin in D.H. Day Campground
Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids of all ages are welcome to come and learn some Junior Ranger 101 on April 29th! Families can take part in fun activities and learn the basics of being a Junior Ranger. Learn about lighthouses, NPS history, animals, and more! Complete all of the activities and earn your official Junior Ranger patch.

Park at Glen Haven and walk the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail to the log cabin in the D.H. Campground. Families are free to come and go, but plan to spend about 1 hour with rangers to earn your Junior Ranger badge. For your safety, visitors are encouraged to consider personal comfort needs and bring water, sunscreen, and appropriate footwear. Please note, participants will be asked to sign a photo/video release.
