Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Book Signing: Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear
2021-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Meet some of the many contributors of the newly released book “Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear” for a Book Signing at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor on August 8th from 12-2pm.
The book celebrates the history of the area, the formation of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the years of enjoyment from those who love and visit it. Proceeds go to Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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SHOPtober 2021
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend your dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelopes, available soon to pick up at local retailers.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase. Contact Kathy Baarstad, GM at Cherry Republic via email: kathyb@cherryrepublic.com
Browse the local business directory

SHOPTOBER ~ IN THE PRESS
“Glen Lake Chamber launches Shoptober” article in the Glen Arbor Sun
Event seen on the Leelanau Chamber website
“GA Businesses have bucks” article in the Leelanau Enterprise

Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor Business District
2021-10-31 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some family fun and come to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating in the business district. This year, it will take place on Halloween day, Sunday, Oct. 31st from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!)
Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating businesses. Free to attend, Open to the public. Take some time to “shop small and eat local” too.

Plus, bring your non-perishable panty and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Take photos, tag and share yours on social media…#glenarbor #trickortreat

PJ Party "Better than Black Friday" Shopping
2021-11-26 06:00 - 08:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for this fun #shopsmall event on Friday, November 26th of Thanksgiving weekend. The PJ Party is an annual tradition in the Glen Arbor business district, where you are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience.
Select businesses open early, this year from 6-8am* to feature specials and sales only offered during this time. Many will grab a drink or breakfast treat afterwards. Shops continue Thanksgiving weekend sales during their normal hours of operation the rest of the day/weekend. Check with individual merchants for their offerings and hours.

*Participating Businesses*
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Wines
Cottonseed Apparel
M22 Glen Arbor
Coastal
The Totem Shop
Cottage Book Shop – *Opening at 7am
Northwoods Hardware – *Opening at 7am
Inn & Trail Gourmet – *Open from 8am-4pm with 10% off everything in the store all day.
Good Harbor Grill – *Open to serve breakfast & lunch from 8am – 1pm
Art’s Tavern – *Open all day, Breakfast service beginning at 6am
Lake Street Studios, Forest Gallery and Rinco Coffee will be open 11am-5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend.

Want to participate in this event? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

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Ladies Night
2021-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come out to Ladies Night in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses may offer pours of wine and sales or specials on Thursday, December 2nd from 4-7pm.

Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
Cherry Republic
Cottonseed Apparel
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor Wines
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Joyfull
Blu ~ Offering a special prix fixe menu ~ reservations recommended
Restaurant La Becasse ~ Reservations recommended
Trattoria Funistrada ~ Reservations recommended
Art’s Tavern
Leelanau Coffee Roasting

more participants may be coming soon

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Shop & Sweets Saturday
2021-12-11 10:00 - 16:00 | MI, United States
Bring the family and meet your neighbors to shop local for the holidays while enjoying some fun treats or activities available at participating businesses in Glen Arbor, such as hot cocoa and cookies. Shop & Sweets Saturday will take place on December 11th from 10am-4pm.
Event on Facebook

Pop into these participating businesses:
Cottage Book Shop
Cottonseed Apparel
Arabella
Great Lakes Tea & Spice
Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Wines
Joyfull
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Art’s Tavern
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Becky Thatcher Designs

More participants may be added.

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Dashing through Glen Arbor
2021-12-29 | MI, United States
We’re feeling festive with Ugly Sweaters to celebrate #theholidays in Glen Arbor!
POSTPONED! Miracle Mile run and Dashing thru Glen Arbor rescheduled for Dec. 29th due to power outages.
Saturday Dec 18th Rescheduled for December 29th! Join us at Cherry Republic for their annual Miracle Mile fun run, AKA Ugly Sweater Dash. Then, Participants are encouraged to continue “dashing through Glen Arbor” to shop small and eat local at businesses, after the race. Businesses may offer a special or discount for for race participants. Not participating in the race? All are welcome to visit Glen Arbor for some holiday cheer.
MIRACLE MILE EVENT
On the day of the race, registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with the race kicking off at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Cherry Republic swag will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, and everyone will be treated to a cup of cherry hot cocoa or pint of craft beer!
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FUN RUN REGISTRATION LINK
Pre registration not required. Show up before the race time to register.

“Shop Small ~ Eat Local.”
Pop into these participating businesses offering dashing deals for those wearing an ugly sweater:
Glen Arbor Wines
Cherry Republic
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Cottonseed Apparel
Art’s Tavern
Not all participating businesses may be listed here.

District-wide Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 15:00 - 19:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District for an afternoon full of fun on Saturday, April 16th from 3-7pm.
Bring your friends and family to M22 Glen Arbor for face painting and activities from 3-3:45pm. Then, at 4pm join us for the first ever District-wide Easter Egg Hunt! Then, afterwards, stick around for spring drinks and a great evening full of family fun. Remember to keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny!

Chamber Connect: Spring Fling
2022-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber in a social hour from 5-7pm. From learning about business updates and meeting new people, Chamber Connect is a chance to cultivate conversations and support each other.
Free to attend. Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. Four events are planned throughout the 2022 season:

Spring Fling on May 12th at Cherry Republic (Winery in Glen Arbor)
Summer Sipper on June 16th at DeVette & Ford in Glen Arbor
Fall Roundup on September 15th at M22 Wine Patio
That’s a Wrap on October 20th at La Becasse restaurant in Burdickville

Glen Arbor Season Opener
2022-05-20 - 2022-05-22 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
May 20th, 21st and 22nd is Glen Arbor’s newest “spend local” campaign designed to “kick off the season.”
All are invited to “step up to the plate” and “take a swing” during Glen Arbor’s Season Opener. Event “Batter Cards” will be available at M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed Apparel. Take your card around town and “run the bases” while supporting local businesses and seeing what’s new and open for the season. Stop by any six participating businesses in the area to see if you can score a home run! Purchases are encouraged but not required. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
How it works:
The event will take place at your leisure on May 20th, 21st and 22nd. Participants are to pick up their batter card at M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. The card has six spaces (or bases) to get stamped. As you spend the weekend in Glen Arbor, ask local businesses to stamp your card. Purchases are encouraged but not required during this “shop small, eat local” campaign. Once all six bases have been stamped, participants should drop off their completed batter card to M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. No more than 2 cards per person. 3 winners will be selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.” Winners will be announced via the Glen Lake Chamber’s social media pages and email newsletter.

THE EVENT ON FACEBOOK

Memorial Weekend Cookout
2022-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
You’re invited to the annual customer appreciation day at Northwoods Hardware during their annual Memorial Weekend Cookout in “The Backyard” on Saturday, May 28th from 11am-1pm. Enjoy seeing what’s new and shop the garden center, nursery, grilling dept., hardware and home goods.

OPEN HOUSE AT THE GLEN LAKE MANOR
2022-06-11 10:00 - 15:00 | The Manor on Glen Lake, 7345 W Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Please join us for an Open House at The Glen Lake Manor. Enjoy refreshments on the huge front porch with view of Little Glen Lake and The Dune Climb. Stay and chat for a meet and greet with the next generation of ownership. As we are planning the re-use of The Glen Lake Manor we are seeking valuable input from our community. We look forward to seeing you at The Glen Lake Manor!

Art After Hours In Glen Arbor
2022-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Nine Glen Arbor galleries and artists studios will keep the night light burning this summer as part of Art After Hours.
Art After Hours takes place June 15, July 20, and August 17, 5-7 pm. It offers visitors a chance to take a self-guided walking tour of galleries located in Glen Arbor’s art district – a five-block area from Lake Street to M-22 to M-109 West. Participating galleries are: Arbor Gallery, Center Gallery, Forest Gallery, Glen Arbor Artisans, Glen Arbor Arts Center, Glen Lake Artists Gallery, Margo Burian Fine Art, North Gallery, and Synchronicity Gallery.
For more information, gallery locations and more, go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS; or call Synchronicity Gallery, 231/334-4732.

Chamber Connect: Summer Sipper
2022-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Devette & Ford Insurance Agency, 6669 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Sidewalk Sale Days
2022-09-02 - 2022-09-05 | MI, United States
Labor Day weekend, participating local businesses in and around Glen Arbor, offer specials during the annual “Sidewalk Sale Days” from Friday, Sept 2nd-Monday the 5th, 2022.
Shop local. Eat local. Enjoy the end of Summer in Glen Arbor!
Shopping is not limited to outside, many retailers will offer specials indoors as well. Please check any merchant you want to visit for their own unique business hours and offerings during this event.

POSTPONED - Chamber Connect: Annual Meeting
2022-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Due to several circumstances, the Glen Lake Chamber Connect & Annual Chamber meeting, originally planned for this Thursday, September 15th, is postponed to Thursday, October 20th at the M22 Wine Patio. Questions, call Larry Widmayer at 847.921.7491
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber in a social hour from 5-7pm. Chamber Connect is a chance to cultivate conversations and support each other. This Chamber Connect will double as our Annual Members Meeting, with business updates and annual elections.
Free to attend. Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. Four events are planned throughout the 2022 season:

Spring Fling on May 12th at Cherry Republic (Winery in Glen Arbor)
Summer Sipper on June 16th at DeVette & Ford in Glen Arbor
Annual Member Meeting on September 15th at M22 Wine Patio (postponed to Oct. 20)
That’s a Wrap on Thursday, October 20th at M22 Wine Patio

Shoptober in Glen Arbor 2022
2022-10-01 - 2022-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend their dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelope.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase.
• Browse the local business directory • EVENT ON FACEBOOK
Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com

WINNERS
Congratulations to the third annual “SHOPtober” winners: Sandy & John Zubik who won first place and to our second place winner, Anita Samero! They will recieve “Glen Arbor Bucks” to spend now through the 2023 year at their favorite local participating businesses in the Glen Lake area.
THANK YOU to everyone who participated, entered the event and spent locally with us in October. You all are what make this small town mighty!

Chamber Connect: Annual Meeting and Board Elections
2022-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber from on Thursday, Oct. 20th 5-7pm on the M22 Wine Patio. This Chamber Connect will include a social hour followed by our annual meeting with Board Elections. Please join us!
Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Free to attend. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague.

Trick or Treating 2022
2022-10-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Enjoy some family fun and come to Glen Arbor for daytime Trick or Treating in the business district. This year, it will take place on Sunday, October 30th from 12-3pm (or until the treats run out!) Dress in costume and invite your friends, family and neighbors to Trick or Treat at participating open businesses. Open to the public, Free to attend. We encourage you to “shop small and eat local,” too.

Plus, bring your non-perishable panty and household goods for the local food bank. Donate your items in the trailer parked outside of Art’s Tavern.

Take photos, tag and share yours on social media with #glenarbortrickortreat

Locals Night
2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses may offer their own promotions and specials during this event on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 from 4-7pm.
VIEW EVENT ON FACEBOOK

Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
Cottonseed Apparel
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Cherry Republic
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Cottage Book Shop
Arts Tavern – The Annex store will be open, plus grab a drink and some grub at your favorite Glen Arbor pub.
Boonedocks – Shop then Eat! Feast at Boonedocks, open for drinks and dinner.
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary cheese fondue by Mel & Fell catering from 4 – 7pm along with our Christmas Marketplace. At 7 p.m. Darci Ricker conduct our hilarious Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter readings along with holiday trivia. If you haven’t Blotted yet at Glen Arbor Wines this is a great chance to get in on the fun!

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Holiday Mini Marketplace @ Glen Arbor Wine
2022-12-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Local artisans display their craft for sale; Mel & Fell cheese fondue (complimentary) pop up all followed by a Locals Blowout Blotter Reading/Game. Don’t miss this fun event!

Blotter Reading/Game @ Glen Arbor Wines
2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Join Darci Ricker at Glen Arbor Wines every Thursday for a fun weekly winter gathering. She presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous “Blotter Backstory” contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!

Shop & Sweets Saturday 2022
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bring the family to shop local for the holidays while enjoying some festive treats, activities and specials available at participating businesses in Glen Arbor. Shop & Sweets Saturday will take place on December 17th from 10am-4pm. Dressing in Ugly Sweaters encouraged!
VIEW EVENT ON FACEBOOK

Pop into these participating businesses:
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cottonseed Apparel
Cherry Republic
Glen Lake Salon
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor– offering sweet treats as well as M22 wine specials
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary chocolate fondue by Mel & Fell from 12-4pm along with our Christmas Marketplace and a special “Take Your Pets Pic With Santa” opportunity.

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com
