Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Maple Sugaring Days
2023-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Come experience the sugaring process through time in the Port Oneida Historic District at the Dechow Farm and Olsen Farm. Learn the history of maple sugaring through a guided hiking tour from the Anishinaabe, to the Settler’s open fire process, to the sugar shack evolving to the present day.
Step inside the Olsen farmstead for the final boiling in the historic kitchen and purchase maple treats and books on maple sugaring. Try your hand at activities outside, carrying a yoke with buckets, hand drilling into a log, or make old fashioned maple syrup taffy.
You’ll want to plan enough time – to enjoy the whole experience allow 2 hours.
The fun includes:
a guided hike – leaving every 15 minutes from the Dechow farm
a visit to a historic sugar shack
sap boiling demonstrations
kid’s activities
and maple syrup sampling
A Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 4 from 9 am – 1 pm just down the road from Port Oneida. The breakfast is hosted by the Homestead Resort sponsored by Sleeping Bear Visitor Center with proceeds benefiting Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear who funds and helps organize Maple Sugar Days.
Admission: $10 per person at the door for pancakes with local syrup, sausage, fruit and beverages and then head to the Maple Sugar event down the road in Port Oneida. Have breakfast with us and enter a drawing for 2 free annual park passes!
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.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-03-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-03-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-04-26 17:30 - 18:30 and 8 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

Read to a Dog!
2023-03-14 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-04-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2023-05-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi He’ll be “all ears” ready to listen to readers. No appointment is necessary – just drop in and spend some time with a friendly & furry reading friend! Second Tuesday of March, April and May.

The Second Annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 13:00 - 17:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District in Glen Arbor is hosting its second annual District Wide Easter Egg Hunt. The festivities will take place at M22 Glen Arbor 6298 W Western Ave. on Saturday, April 8th. The afternoon will be full of Easter activities and family fun. The event will kick off at 1 pm with face painting and crafts. At 3 pm, the Easter Egg Hunt will begin with an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny. Afterwards, families may enjoy spring drinks (think wine cocktails for adults and mocktails for the kids) and Peep ‘smores on the M22 Wine Patio.

Read with Skye the Dog
2023-04-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Beginning readers are invited to come share their favorite stories with Skye the Corgi, practicing their reading skills with a friendly, furry listener. No appointment is needed – just drop in and spend some time with a trained therapy dog, and explore all our Young Learners area has to offer.

Anchor Days In Empire
2023-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Downtown Empire
Day of celebration to commemorate the raising of the anchor from the depths of Lake Michigan in July of 1977. This anchor is currently located at the Empire Beach.
• Festivities begin on July 14th with movie at the Empire Town hall about the rising of the anchor at 7pm
• Parade at Noon on July 15th
• Street dance on Front Street in front of the Glen Lake Community Library from 8-11pm

2023 Manitou Music Series - Raion Taiko
2023-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake School, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd., Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Raion Taiko makes it Manitou Music debut on Saturday, April 29, at 7 pm at the Glen Lake School’s indoor auditorium. Glen Lake School is located at 3375 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City.
Feel the heartbeat of the drums pulsing with the moving spirit of the Midwest Taiko arts ensemble Raion Taiko’s “sound of thunder drummers,” embracing the rhythms of rain and energy of light to create a song on the soundscapes of Japanese Taiko Drumming. Free.
Manitou Music is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, please go to: GlenArborArt.org, or call 231/334-6112.

In concert: Jim Crockett and The Beach Bards
2023-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Arts Tavern, 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, 49636
Enjoy an afternoon at Art’s Tavern on Sunday, April 30th from 4-6pm. Song, music and poetry with Jim Crockett, Patrick Niemisto, John Kumjian, and The Beach Bards.
Free admission. Good will offering to Empire Area Community Center for those in the community who have fallen on hard times. The EACC is a 501(c)3 public charity.

Free Gaudi-Inspired Fairy House Workshop
2023-05-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Community members are invited to free, hands-on workshops on May 13 and 20 at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, from 2:30 – 4:20 pm.
Two pop-up classes invite families and individuals to learn about Antoni Gaudi, the Catalan architect and designer known for Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia church. Participants will be introduced to Gaudi’s style and then use a variety of materials to transform a bird house into a Gaudi-inspired fairy home. The finished products will be on display in the The Grove from May 26 to September 4.
Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044AA9AA2AA3F49-gaudiinspired.
Direct questions to communications@glenarborart.org

Ode to Asparagus
2023-05-22 00:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Now is the time to write those poems to submit to the Glen Lake Library for the upcoming Asparagus Festival’s Ode to Asparagus. Though the Festival doesn’t take place until June 3rd, poems must be submitted to the library by June 1st. They can be emailed to: info@glenlakelibrary.net; or dropped off at the library or even snail mailed to GLCL, Box 325, Empire, MI 49630. Plan to recite your ode on June 3rd @ 2:00 pm at the library. An “Audience Choice” award will be presented for the most inspired presentation. Questions can be answered by calling the library 231.326.5361.

COMMUNITY POTLUCK
2023-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
You’re invited to a COMMUNITY POTLUCK hosted at the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Thursday, May 25, from 5:30-7:30pm. Local organizations and interest groups are invited to share their information at the Potluck. Contact deputyclerk@glenarbortownship.com to save a space at a table.

For planning purposes, RSVP and indicate your dish to share at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044AA9AA2AA3F49-glen

Note: you need not RSVP or indicate your dish in order to come. The signup will help us plan, but a last minute decision is appropriate. Feel free to just show up. All ages are welcome to attend.

Direct questions to deputyclerk@glenarbortownship.com

Ice cream social and lawn games
2023-05-28 14:00 - 17:00 | MI, United States
Make your own sundae and enjoy lawn games at the manor. $5 each. Payable at door. See the newly decorated dining and event space available. Sunday May 28 th. 2-5 pm. Glen lake Manor. M 22 7345 Glenmere road. Empire. Book your next party or event

French Valley Vineyard - LIVE MUSIC
2023-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us for live music every Monday and Thursday from 4 to 7 PM.
JUNE 19 – Patrick Murphy
JUNE 22 – Bob Roberts
JUNE 26 – Chris Skellenger & Andre Villoch
JUNE 29 – Luke Woltanski & Dalton Sala
