Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

4th of July Parade
2021-07-04 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Yes! The 59th Fourth of July Parade, from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor will happen on Sunday, July 4th!
10:30am and after on the 4th, all will be welcomed to Glen Haven to line up and get ready to go. Vehicle line-up is organized into “groups” in Glen Haven by our volunteers in RED SHIRTS, and Stan Brubaker in his usual YELLOW. If you’re a walker joining the parade, enter the parade via Forest Haven.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to make their way into Glen Arbor.
Note: This we the community relied on our Governor’s decision. On may 20th 2021, she announced “Michigan will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1 and starting July 1, end indoor gathering caps that were put in place to curb Covid-19.” We take that to mean, since we are “outdoors” and “gathering” we can therefore have our parade! We hope you agree. Parade attendees/watchers should stay on the sidewalks and out of the street. Please be respectful, safe.

carrying the American flag

military vehicles in the parade

mom and child watching the parade

sleeping bear dunesmobile

camp kohana

GLFD in the parade

Remember: No organization is in charge of this parade. It’s simply a bunch of Americans showing their gratitude and patriotism in an old-fashions, small town way. This parade celebration would not work without our volunteers, sweepers. We always could use more. Thank you America, paraders, volunteers, Glen Lake Fire Department, Sheriff’s Dept. and supporters.

Glen Arbor Parade photos by Raquel Jackson, Rockwell Art & Design

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-07-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-07-18 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Bike a by-gone era of history from Glen Arbor to Glen Haven. Hear the stories of the 2015 storm, Glen Arbor history, the influence and life of D.H. Day and his incredible and highly photographed barns; formation of the dunes and alligator hill; the Sleeping Bear Inn, and Glen Haven’s fruit and maritime activities. There is a good balance of stops along the way with narration while riding. and photo opportunities.
Great for a group of friends or multi-generational family experience that will connect you with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount.Miles: 8 Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 8-17;(no cost for children in child trailers)
Bike Type: Best for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid, e-bikes and fat tire. Not suitable for bikes with very skinny tires.
Difficulty: This is level with the exception of one steep hill. One of our guides will walk with others walking. One very 300 ft. section of dirt road.
Ages: Not suitable for children under 4. Ages 4-7 must be in a trailer/carrier. Ages 8 yrs. old can be on their own bike.
Location: Starts at the Alligator Hill Trailhead of the Heritage Trail on Forest Haven road. (You can park up at the Hiking Trailhead or on the side of the road. Meet where the biking trail starts.)If you are renting a bike, please allow 1/2 hour to get your bike at The Cyclery, and bike to our meeting location in Glen Arbor. The bike shop will provide instructions. It’s about a 10 minute ride.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmets are required.

Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
2021-07-20 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-31 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Ride the rural landscape and get a close-up guided tour of the area’s history imagining life in the early 19th century.
Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 Miles: Approx. 5.5 miles
Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 10-17
Explore the cultural landscape of Sleeping Bear and its 19th century heritage as we ride the Heritage Trail and scenic, rural roads in the heart of Port Oneida past farms and pastures. Enjoy seven stops of interest, unique views of Lake Michigan, and get inside some of the farm buildings. On this leisurely paced ride, hear about folk lore, harrowing stories of shipwrecks and pirates, and how the land was used through time. A good balance of stops and narration along the way. The tour starts and ends at the Port Oneida Heritage Center. Group discount available. (Photo credit: Glen Arbor Sun)

Off the Beaten Path: Bike and Hike
2021-07-29 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-05 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-12 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-19 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-26 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-09-02 09:30 - 13:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear. Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history!
Find the hidden history tucked into the hills of this 100 year old agricultural farm community. Some of the most fun and interesting things are off the beaten path! Solve the mystery clues. Take a short hike to discover a relic in the woods or traverse an old cow path; stop for a view of Lake Michigan; and step inside farm buildings. Explore cemeteries and uncover the tragedies and stories of these settlers. Where did the Port go? Explore and learn about the “town” of Port Oneida that’s now a ghost community and how a hard life here resulted in some untimely deaths.
Miles: 9 miles
Cost: $60 per adult; $50 ages 10-17
Bike Type: Road bikes (NO skinny tires!) Best for mountain bikes, hybrid, and fat tire.
Difficulty: Moderate. Heritage Trail and beautiful rustic (dirt) back roads
Age limits: This tour is not suitable for children under 10.
Location: The most complete tour of Port Oneida starts and ends at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center. LUNCH: pack a lunch and bring a knapsack or some way to carry it on your bike.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmet is required. Bike lock is recommended.

Labor Day Bridge Walk
2021-09-06 12:00 - 12:30 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
A tradition that began between the Glen Lakes in 1995, join the community on The Narrows Bridge for a .3 mile walk – “for one and for all!” at NOON on Monday, Sept. 6th, 2021. Sorry, there it will be no T-shirts or snacks available this year ~ Please wear your T-shirts from years past!
Walkers meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge by the Marina — 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.
This event is organized by the EACC (Empire Area Community Center)

Yen Yoga at Nature
2021-10-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | 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
