Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Yarn Bomb Maker Day
2019-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting a yarn bomb Maker Day on Sunday, April 28, 1 – 3 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This is the first of four Makers Days leading up to a September 15 yarn bombing/installation in Glen Arbor. Yarn bomb-making is a no-fail, friendly community event for people of any needle skill.
Yarn bombing is a form of temporary street art where 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. In addition to sharing more details about the September 15 installation, we’ll begin work on the yarn bombs. There will be a short presentation about the activity of yarn bombing. Please bring: your needles, craft yarn, old
wool sweaters that no one will wear, yarn sewing needles. This yarn bombing is part of our upcoming exhibition “Fiber Without Borders,” September 13 – November 7.
We need donations of craft yarn, large size knitting needles, and old wool sweaters for this project are welcomed. Drop off your donations at the GAAC, and Wool and Honey in Cedar, Michigan.
For more information call the GAAC, 231/334-6112.

16th Annual Asparagus Festival | Dance & Pig Roast
2019-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Empire
In Empire, Michigan
Fri., May 17th from 7 – 10pm
• Dance & Pig Roast | $5
Sat., May 18th from 9am – 9pm
• Fun Run-Walk
• Recipe Contest & Cook-off
• Museum Open house
• Food – Booths
Music and MORE!

16th Annual Asparagus Festival
2019-05-18 09:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Empire

Yarn Bomb Maker Day #2
2019-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is hosting a yarn bomb Maker Day on Sunday, May 19, 1 – 3 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This is one of several Makers Days leading up to a September 15 yarn bombing/installation at the GAAC.
Yarn bomb-making is a no-fail, friendly community event for people of any needle skill. It’s a form of temporary street art where 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. Maker Days are a time to knit + crochet “bombs” with other needle crafters. Please bring: your needles, craft yarn, old wool sweaters and scarves that no one wears, yarn sewing needles. Don’t knit or crochet? We’ll have old sweaters that can be turned into “bombs.” This yarn bombing is part of our upcoming exhibition “Fiber Without Borders” September 13 – November 7.
We need donations of craft yarn, large size knitting needles, and old wool sweaters for this project are welcomed. Drop off your donations at the GAAC, and Wool and Honey in Cedar, Michigan. For more information call the GAAC, 231/334-6112

Fairy House Building
2019-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center offers a fairy house building day Sunday, May 26, 1 – 3 pm at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Instructor Michelle Auchello leads the workshop. Cost is $20 per fairy house.
Families are encouraged to build a fairy house together. Glue guns will be used, so children under the age of 10 should bring an adult to assist them. Natural materials including sticks, moss, stones, bark, wood, and glass beads will be provided. Participants are invited to bring their own. No plastic, please.
Pre-registration is required. Go to GlenArborArt.org and click on CLASSES; or call 231/334-6112. The GAAC is open Monday-Friday 9 am – 3 pm.

Annual Plow Day: Poor Farm Barn
2019-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Poor Farm, Maple City, 49664
A Plow Day groundbreaking ceremony and celebration of National Historic Preservation Month will take place at the Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn in Myles Kimmerly Park near Maple City event rescheduled for Sunday, May 26th from 1-3pm.
Participate in the historical reenactment of draft horses plowing the second Buckets of Rain garden at the Poor Farm. There will be a harness demonstration narrated by Tom Cyr of Black Horse Farm. Susan Zenker of Fantail Farms, and Kathy Shutt of Big Butt Farms, both from Benzonia, provide the teams of horses and do the plowing and disking of the 5,000 square-foot garden. A horse-driven wagon ride will also take place.
Chris Skellenger, director of Buckets of Rain, a nonprofit dedicated to “growing hope and feeding lives, one garden at a time,” will speak on the success of last year’s first garden. Steve Stier, president of the Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society, will update the recent barn rehabilitation.
Tom Ulrich, deputy superintendent, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, will share the importance of historic preservation in Leelanau County.
Barbara Siepker will introduce the inaugural book signing of Historic Leelanau: Recognized Places and Sites of Historical Significancewith authors Chris Byron and Tom Wilson.
Last year’s plowing event was a success and a celebration of the Save the Poor Farm Barn group who received a 25-year lease from the county. Under the auspices of Leelanau County Historic Preservation Society, the group has completed the cement pouring of the east wall, the first step in rehabilitating the barn to its original stature and to provide public education and service to the Leelanau community. Volunteers are being sought to assist in planting and maintaining the Buckets of Rain garden. Garden produce will be distributed to the needy.
This two-hour event is free and open to the public. Bring children to pet the horses and have a ride in the horse-driven wagon; bring a lawn chair and sign up on their follower’s list; volunteer; and make a $20 donation to receive a gift book.

Summer Preview Party
2019-06-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
First Annual Locals Summer Preview Party from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, June 12th, 2019. Open to the public, all are welcome!
Kick off the summer season by joining your friends and neighbors to browse and shop Glen Arbor’s offerings and new goods. Participating businesses may offer giveaways and refreshments, making it a worthwhile evening!

Confirmed Participating Businesses:
•Crystal River Outfitters, •Coastal, •M22 Glen Arbor, •Cherry Republic, •Cottonseed Apparel, •The Sportsman Shop, •Sleeping Bear Bay Club, •The Cottage Book Shop and •Northwoods Home & Gift
If you’d like your store to participate from 4-7 pm on June 12 and offer a fun evening for our visitors with giveaways, snacks/beverages, discounts or whatever you choose, please email Katy Wiesen at katy@crystalriveroutfitters.com by May 12.
The GL Chamber will do limited marketing so please spread the word by sharing this event through your own marketing efforts and on social media!
Event on Facebook

Sprout: June 25
2019-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Tuesdays at M22 Glen Arbor
from 10am-12pm, June 25 thru August 13

Introducing Sprout, a pop-up art depot for kids of all ages. Kids can create while adults shop and sip in the CRO Recreational District. Each week we will offer activities based on this beautiful area.
Cost: $15 per kid for two make-and-take activities plus a bonus game to play at home. Cash or check, please.
Drop in on Tuesdays from 10:00-Noon (or until supplies run out) right outside of the M22 store. No advance notice needed.

Beach Bards: Friday, June 28
2019-06-28 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

Cherry Republic: Pit Spit Competition
2019-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Republic
How far can you spit a cherry pit? Find out at our Olympic Size Spit Arena. Pits provided.

Sprout: July 2nd
2019-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636

Cherry Republic: Cherry Pie Eating Competition
2019-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2019-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Republic
How fast can you eat a slice of cherry pie? How fast without your hands or a fork? Give it a try at our Cherry Pie Eating Competition!

NMC Concert Band July 3
2019-07-03 19:00 | Old School Lawn, Glen Arbor, MI, 49684, United States
The Northwestern Michigan College student and community musicians kick off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2019 Manitou Music series with a concert of wide-ranging favorites for the whole family on Wednesday, July 3, 7 pm.
This FREE annual event takes place outside on the lawn, at the Old Schoolhouse in Glen Arbor, located at: 6363 W. Western Avenue/M-22.
There is no rain location for this concert. Bring your own lawn chair.
For more information about the entire 2019 Manitou Music series, go to GlenArborArt.org and click on MANITOU MUSIC

4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
2019-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town. This year’s parade Marshal is Jim Fowler and the Glen Arbor Park Commission.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on the Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.

Participate…
Everyone is welcome and “anything goes!”
Want to participate in the parade? Cyclists (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
Want a front row seat? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Enjoy the area…
Most shops and restaurants are open part of the day for you! Please make sure to come to town early to park and enjoy shopping the lovely retailers and art galleries. Whether you’ll end up back where you’re staying or head back home, there’s a beach or lake or trail for you to enjoy some outdoor recreation the remainder of the holiday.
More to celebrate on the 4th…
>>Flag Raising Ceremony | Old Settlers Park @ 10am
>>Boat Parade | On the Glen Lakes @4pm
>>Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, July 7th at the Town Hall

Parade photos courtesy of Raquel Jackson
#4thofJuly #glenarbor #parade #thingstodo #summertime #glenlake

Glen Lake Boat Parade
2019-07-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Michigan
Thursday, July 4th, 2019 @4pm ~ Glen Lake Boat Parade
All boats Welcome, the more the merrier! Boat Decorations encouraged but not required! Meet in front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club
Follow the “On The Narrows Marina” lead boat along the shore of Glen Lake through the bridge and Little Glen and back . . . Come Join in the Fun!

This event not organized by the Yacht Club, please keep off of and respect private property.
Event notice from: Carol McCahill

Cherry Republic: Pit Spit Competition
2019-07-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Republic
How far can you spit a cherry pit? Find out at our Olympic Size Pit Spit Arena. Pits provided.

Pancake Breakfast
2019-07-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast! Bring your family and friends out to support the Fire and Rescue Association and enjoy a great breakfast with friends and family! Proceeds will go to the Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association to assist the Glen Lake Fire Department with funding for training and equipment purchases. Thank you for your support!
When: Sunday July 7th
8:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI
Cost: $8.00/person, Children 5 and under free
The Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

Cherry Republic: Bingo
2019-07-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2019-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Republic
Join us for bingo, Sunday evenings in the courtyard at Cherry Republic.

Story time at Cottage Book Shop: Mon July 8
2019-07-08 11:00 - 11:30 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Author Katharine Robey will be at Storytime on Monday July 8 at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Katharine will read from and tell us about her new book, Sleeping Bear Wakes Up.
Robey’s book, illustrated by Julie Copiz, gets children thinking, imagining their own stories, crafting different endings to well-worn legends, contemplating unending love — and gets them acquainted with the natural bounty of Sleeping Bear.
By Katharine Robey, Illustrated by Julie Copiz, Mission Point Press, $16.95

Join us for Summer Storytime in the Pine Patch next to the Cottage Book Shop, on select Monday, Wed, or Fridays. On Wednesday a craft is added to Storytime! Crafts will be messy so please wear old clothes.

Sprout: July 9
2019-07-09 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636

Story time at Cottage Book Shop: July 10
2019-07-10 11:00 - 11:45 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Author Patty Brozo will be at Story time on July 10 at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Patty will read from her book Miss Pinkeltink’s Purse, and offer book signing. A story about A warm-hearted homeless woman finds a home. From its humorous opening through its sad midpoint and uplifting end, Miss Pinkeltink’s story shines a light on humanity. This story with children as agents of positive change reminds us again that communities are best known by their treatment of the disadvantaged among them. (Ages 2 and up)

By Patty Brozo, Illustrated by Ana Ochoa, Tilbury House. $17.95

Join us for Summer Storytime in the Pine Patch next to the Cottage Book Shop, on select Monday, Wed, or Fridays. On Wednesday a craft is added to Storytime! Crafts will be messy so please wear old clothes.

PLUS PLUS toy building Days
2019-07-12 11:30 - 12:00 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
PLUS PLUS Days
Friday July 12 and 26 at 11:30 a.m. at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor.

Made in Denmark, this hot new building toy is tons of fun, join us to build your own creation and take it home. We will begin this event after Story time. For children 2 and up.

Beach Bards: July 12
2019-07-12 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636

Dune Climb Concert | Bumpus July 14
2019-07-14 19:00 | Dune Climb, 6478 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bumpus and their powerful brand of soul music rocks the Sleeping Bear Dunes at the next Manitou Music series concert on Sunday, July 14, 7 pm.
This Chicago group channels the uplifting energy of Sly & the Family Stone, the energy of James Brown and the reflective cool of Marvin Gaye. Led by singers James Johnston, Ava Fain and Tina Howell, they bring together funky big beats, deep bass, lush horns and a heavy organ sound that results in a high-octane musical funk frenzy. Bumpus performs at The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Dune Climb.
The Dune Climb Concert, a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center, is free, but a National Park Service pass is required for parking. There is no rain location for this concert. For more information about this concert or the entire 2019 Manitou Music series, go to GlenArborArt.org

Sprout: July 16
2019-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
