Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Anchor Days
2015-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Empire, MI, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Sponsored By Empire Area Community Center (EACC), A Michigan Registered 501 (C) 3 Public Charity.
Friday, July 17th
Anchor Day Movies – Fun, Fairs, & Tragedy at Empire & Anchor Recovery
Where: Empire Town Hall
Sponsored By: Empire Museum
Time: 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 18th
Fishing Contest (Children & Adults)
Where: All Local Inland Lakes
Sponsored By: Empire Outdoors / Soni Aylsworth 231-326-5433
Time: 6:00 A.M. till 12:00 Noon
Species: Legal Fish Only
Anchor Day Run
Where: Empire Beach Park Pavilion
Sponsored By: Darby Trapp
Time: 8:45 A.M. Registration, 9:00 A.M. Race
Anchor Day Parade
Where: Front Street
Sponsored By: EACC / Questions Call Gerry Shiffman 231-326-2509
Time: 2:30 P.M.
Line Up: 2:00 @ Apple Barn
Lions Club BBQ Chicken Dinner
Where: Town Hall
Sponsored By: Empire Lions
Time: 2:00 – 8:00 pm

Street Dance with live music by “Streaker”
Where: Union Street Between Front & Alley Beside Town Hall
Sponsored By: Empire Area Community Center (EACC)
Time: 7:00 – 11 pm
*Donation will be accepted to pay the band*

ROOTStories! Historic Miller Farm Tour
2015-07-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Charles Olson Farm, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Friday, July 17 10 am – 12:30 Learn about the history of the Miller Farm in Port Oneida from a family descendant. Meet at Charles Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear office. $5 donation.

Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids' Run
2015-07-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Women’s Club “Running Bear 5K Run/Walk & 1/2 Mile Kids’ Run” on your calendar!!
It is always the 4th Tuesday in July. This year that is July 28th, with a 9am start time.
Starts at Cherry Republic, on Lake Street in Glen Arbor, MI.
Fun for the whole family! Join us for another great day of family fun, great food and great prizes!!
All proceeds benefit Glen Lake High School Scholarships and Community Projects. Thank you for your past participation and hope that we see you again at this year’s run.
Visit our website at http://www.runningbearrun.com/ where you can register and pay on line!!!!

Port Oneida Heritage Run
2015-08-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Charles Olson Farm, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The 6th annual run through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore supports preservation of the Park’s historic resources. We’re offering two runs this year – a challenging 5K trail run/walk on the Bayview Trail, or the Tiller’s 10K on the Bayview Trail, back gravel roads and a portion on the Lake Michigan beach! Both offer a unique tour of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District – “one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country!”
The looped courses meander through the fields and hills of the pastoral landscape of farmsteads from the late 1800s. Afterwards, take a swim on the beautiful beaches in the National Lakeshore! Run with your friends, family, or come to cheer them on. Professional Chip Timing!
Location is the Charles Olsen farmstead at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy (M-22), 3 miles north of Glen Arbor, just west of Port Oneida Road.
Registration by July 15th – $28
After July 15th – $33
Online registration at https://events.bytepro.net/PortOneidaRun closes Thursday, July 30, 5pm. Walk-on registrations are welcome.
Kids Schoolhouse Dash – $5 (no pre-registration): Children ages 9 and under can start the day off with a 1/4 mile Schoolhouse Dash from the Olsen barn to the historic one-room schoolhouse on the Bayview trail.
Downloadable registration forms and more information are available at www.phsb.org or by calling Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear at 231-334-6103.

Port Oneida Heritage Run – 5kRun/Walk & New 10K!
2015-08-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Charles Olson Farm, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Port Oneida Heritage Run – 5k, 10k Run/Walk
Saturday, August 1st Run for the Farms!
Run in the beautiful landscape of Port Oneida in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to raise money for historic preservation in the National Park. Information and registration. We also need volunteers! Please sign up on our volunteer page to help with food, registration or be on the course. 8:15 Kids Schoolhouse Dash; 8:30 10K Run, 8:45 5 k. A fundraiser of Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Register by July 14 to guarantee at t-shirt. Starts and finishes at the historic Olsen Farm.

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
2015-08-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 10 am – 4 pm
History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Take the trolley, hike, bike or drive (if you must!) to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts and activities take place. Over 100 demonstrators will be hard at work. Learn more

Port Oneida Rural and Cultural Fair
2015-08-07 10:00 - 2015-08-08 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
NOTICE: The historic Port Oneida Fair event is cancelled due to the storm. Also the Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear​ Chicken BBQ. Any tickets that were purchased for the BBQ can be refunded by bringing your tickets to the Olsen Farm/PHSB office at 3164 W. Harbor Hwy in Port Oneida.
Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2015

10:00 am – 4:00
Every August, the Port Oneida Rural Historic District awakens from its peaceful slumber and comes alive with activity true to the period when it was a community of robust settlers.
Visitors take a step back in time at the two-day Port Oneida Fair to experience life as it was in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Take the trolley, hike, bike or drive (if you must!) to the select historic sites where a variety of traditional rural crafts and activities take place. Over 100 demonstrators will be hard at work.
Children can try their hand at crosscut sawing and other farm implements. Oxen cut hay in the fields while artists create paintings inspired by the cultural landscape. Take in a display of antique bicycles, cameras and phonographs. Learn about basket weaving, soapmaking, buttermaking, candle dipping, spinning, and fur trapping. Satisfy your curiosity and walk through many of the historic farmhouses and barns that will be open for tours.
Pack a picnic lunch to eat at under a tree, or purchase food at various sites. This is an enjoyable and relaxing, yet educational family time. The event is hosted by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
For more information, call the Park at 326-5135 or get full Fair schedule here.

Yoga on the Beach
2015-08-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Glen Haven Cannery, Glen Arbor, MI, MI, 49636, United States
Yoga on the Beach
Let’s relax, get some fresh air and enjoy yoga during sunset at Glen Haven Beach. Our next class will be Thursday, August 13 at 8:00 – 9:00 PM at Glen Haven Beach by the Cannery. A suggested donation of $10 per person would be appreciated. For more information and to RSVP (Join), click here.
Yoga classes accepting donations for Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Hosted by Yoga on the Beach, Leelanau County, Northern MI

Dune Dash
2015-08-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Dune Climb, 6478 S. Dune Highway, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Dune Dash – Saturday, August 15
Want to help, but don’t want to run/walk at the Dune Dash? No Problem –
We need volunteers to help at registration and as route marshals. Here is the contact info if you can help out: www.dunedash.com, or contact TART Trails at info@traversetrails.org or 231-941-4300.
Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART), Inc. is a proud partner of the 4th annual Dune Dash, a 4-mile run/walk along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (SBHT), to be held at 9 a.m. this Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb. The course showcases the trail, which opened during summer of 2012 within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
The Dune Dash is organized by the creators of the Zombie Run, with support from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and TART Trails. According to Matt Ross, the founder and coordinator of the event, “If you are not familiar with the SBHT, participating in the Dune Dash is the perfect time to experience and support the trail.”
The event is on as scheduled despite last Sunday’s storm which knocked down hundreds of trees and rendered the trail impassable. The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes volunteer crews have been working with National Parks Service all week to clear the trail. The run/walk starts and finishes at the Dune Climb and follows the flat paved trail, passing by rolling sand dunes and scenic forest before turning around near Glen Haven. The only stretch of the SBHT that remains closed is between Glen Haven and Glen Arbor which will not affect the event.
All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, professionally timed results, and refreshments. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, and age-group winners. Packet pick up and late registration will be held on Friday, August 14th from 5pm-7pm at the Filling Station Microbrewery in Traverse City. There will be no day of registration (In accordance to federal law, day of registration cannot take place within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore.) Registration ranges from $15-30 per person based on age and prices go up $5 after Thursday, August 13th.
Proceeds from the event support the continued development of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. The event has raised $7,500 to date for trail support. For more information on the Dune Dash visit www.dunedash.com, or contact TART Trails at info@traversetrails.org or 231-941-4300

Labor Day Bridge Walk
2015-09-07 12:00 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
Glen Lake | Labor Day Bridge Walk
Labor Day Monday 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.
Before and after the ceremonial walk, find plenty of recreation and things to do for the whole family. Kayak the Crystal River, Paddleboard or rent a boat on the Glen Lakes, Hike a trail, Visit the park, grab a bite to eat and shop around Glen Arbor. >Browse more “Things to Do”
This year, Glen Arbor Bridge walkers can buy a commemorative T-shirt for $15. They can be purchased in advance of the walk at the Dune Dogs wagon in Glen Arbor or at Roman Jones, 11679 S. Lacore Road in Empire. Proceeds from all T-shirt sales go to a Glen Lake Cub Scout Troop.

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Historic Antique Apples Event
2015-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Saturday, September 26 from 12 – 4 p.m
Orchards, historic apple varieties, and more can be discovered during a special antique apple event at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Saturday, September 26 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

The event will be held at the Kelderhouse farm located on Port Oneida Road. The Port Oneida Rural Historic District is located along M-22, 13.1 miles north of Empire or about 3 miles north of Glen Arbor.
Guided programs will begin on the hour.
Walk the orchards with a Park Ranger, visit a “nursery,” learn about grafting with the experts, and enjoy this visual taste of history.

All public programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the Park Entrance Pass or have an Annual Pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. This event is the perfect opportunity to “Find Your Park” in the farms of Port Oneida.

Halloween | Trick or Treating in Glen Arbor
2015-10-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
Join us on Saturday, October 31st 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 end of season sales, shop for holiday gifts from your local galleries and artisans, and dine a a variety of eateries in the area.
Enjoy plenty of family-friendly recreation from a simple hike in the National Park, a bike ride on the new section of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, play at the Glen Arbor community park, or take in the beauty of the Nation’s best scenic fall drive, along M-22.

Wine weekend for "Toast of the Season"
2015-11-06 - 2015-11-08 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
GLEN ARBOR BED & BREAKFAST AND COTTAGES WINE WEEKEND NOVEMBER 6th-8th.
All inclusive package for “Toast of the Season” with the Leelanau Vintners.
Special Friday reception, delicious breakfasts, Saturday wineries valet coach tour, and a Saturday dinner at award-winning restaurant in Glen Arbor: BLU.
Special Offer to stay at the B&B: Off-peak rates – get your 3rd night FREE!
Online reservations at www.glenarborbnb.com or call Katie (231.334.6789)

Tree Lighting + Holiday Market Preview Party
2015-11-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tree Lighting, Caroling & Holiday Market preview party
Friday, November 27th, 2015 | 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.
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 goods during the Holiday Marketplace preview party!

Glen Arbor's Holiday Marketplace
2015-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Saturday, November 28th, 2015 | 10am – 4pm
in the Glen Arbor Township Hall

Shop locally made artisan goods at the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace. During the market from 10:30am-3pm – Meet Santa & Mrs. Santa 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 Betsy at bbwebb@chartermi.net)
Glen Arbor and Empire both host an annual holiday market featuring a variety of artisans showcasing different types of gifts/work, with an emphasis on local and handmade products/artworks. There’s different artisans at both markets and plenty of time in the day for you, your friends and family to drive and shop both markets!

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Empire Artisan Market
2015-11-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Saturday, November 28th | 11am-5pm
in the Empire Town hall
Shop the Empire Artisan’s Market. Following the Market, will be a Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Village of Empire!
Glen Arbor and Empire both host an annual holiday market featuring a variety of artisans showcasing different types of gifts/work, with an emphasis on local and handmade products/artworks. There’s different artisans at both markets and plenty of time in the day for you, your friends and family to drive and shop both markets!

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Roy Taghon Memorial Empire Snowmobile Drag Race
2016-01-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Empire Airport, 13264 S. Benzonia Trail, Empire, MI, United States
Roy Taghon was a Sled Head! Roy worked at Taghon’s Corner in Empire and Managed the gas station. He is greatly missed by family and friends. This annual event happens each winter in his memory.

This event will be held at the Empire Airport on January, 30th 2016.
Located at: 13264 S. Benzonia Trail (County Rd 677)- 4 miles East of Empire 1 mile South of M-72
Registration will start at 8am. Race will start around 11am.
Please look at the ISR Snow Drag Race Rules. http://www.isrracing.org/rules.cfm?aID=10007
The Classes at this time are Stock, Improved Stock, Heavy Mod, and Open Mod.
Contact Soni with any additional questions:
Wayne (Soni) Aylsworth | Empire Outdoors
231-499-4930

WINTER’S GLOW: FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
2016-02-05 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Please join us for a fine art photography show & sale benefiting the Glen Arbor Art Association at The Homestead Resort. This invitational exhibit features wine from The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, micro-brewed local beer & delectable small plates.
Photographers: Bob Ashmun, Steve Loveless, Leonard Marszalek, Paul May, Jeff Rabidoux, Rodger Skinner, Meggen Watt.
Admission includes a glass of wine or beer, small plates, dessert & coffee. $25/person in advance or $30/person at the door.
Enjoy the company of friends & a little winter warm-up.
For reservations call The Homestead at 231-334-5100 by Feb. 4. For more information call the GAAA at 231-334-6112.
Image: Aurora over Whaleback by Meggen Watt

Glen Lake Winterfest 2016
2016-02-13 07:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the Annual Glen Arbor Winterfest on Saturday, February 13, 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.
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: 2016 Chili Cook off entry form/rules

See last years Contest Results + event Photo Gallery.

MOSTLY MUSIC: PICO AND CHOWN
2016-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Michigan
Miriam Pico has been writing songs and performing since she was barely able to walk. She sings, plays guitar, ukulele and even whistles! She recently starred in Traverse City Old Town Playhouse’s sold out production of “Evita.” She has released three CDs. David Chown has been playing piano professionally for over 25 years. He’s equally adept at playing jazz and popular music. David has released seven CDs on his own label and teaches over 40 piano students in addition to teaching Audio Technology at Northwestern Michigan College. Miriam and David have been part of the Traverse City music scene since 2007. At the GAAA, you’ll be able to witness them having a lot of fun with popular standards, jazz, and original compositions.
The “Mostly Music” series brought to you by the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA), is a winter extension of the Manitou Music Festival. Smaller groups (1 or 2 artists) perform in the GAAA gallery, but also spend some time talking about their music. The GAAA, 6031 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor, provides a more intimate setting than our larger outdoor concerts that allows the audience much closer contact with the musicians. “Mostly Music” will be hosted by Bob Foskett, who programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse City.
Admission is $10 and prepaid reservations are recommended due to limited seating capacity. Please note that actual tickets will not be issued. Your name will be added to a list at the door when prepaying. Based on availability, you can also pay at the door.

Z-93 Hum Z Ski Day at The Homestead
2016-02-26 13:00 - 20:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join the folks from radio station Z-93 Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you shoosh down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy an afternoon and evening! 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

Live Entertainment with Levi Britton
2016-02-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Beppi’s, The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at Beppi’s at The Homestead for live entertainment from renowned Levi Britton.
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, MI. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20 Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually Britton co-founded his band, Down the Line that went on to release 5 albums, and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Keith Anderson, Lighthouse, and others.
In 2011, Levi and DTL band mate Dan Myers formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums—most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has recently been touring with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, 2014 launched Levi’s solo career at a whole new level. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all new, original music. His first solo record, “Inside” is set to be released in mid-2015.
Beppi’s serves artisan pizzas and a limited menu from Nonna’s, craft beer, wine and liquor.

Spring Sip and Savor
2016-04-30 08:00 - 2016-05-01 19:00 | Michigan
Join us the weekend of April 30 and May 1, 2016 for the annual Spring Sip & Savor wine trail weekend.
Saturday 11:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 to 5:00 pm
$35 per person

As our vineyards wake to the sun and warmth of May, enjoy delicious wine and food pairings at 23 wineries along the wine trail. Celebrate spring, indulge in your senses and learn more about Leelanau Peninsula wines. Most importantly, it’s really fun! Take the self-guided tour by visiting the tasting rooms in any order on Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm and Sunday from noon to 5:00 pm. Tickets are limited and typically sell out, so get yours TODAY!
Tickets are $35 and include wine and food pairings at each winery and a souvenir wine glass. In addition, a $5 donation for every ticket sold goes to the Bruce Simpson Winemakers Scholarship to help students in their quest for a career in viticulture or enology in Northern Michigan.
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Asparagus Festival May 20th, 21st & 22nd
2016-05-20 19:00 - 2016-05-22 18:00 | Michigan
Empire Asparagus Festival – May 20th, 21st & 22nd, 2016
Friday, May 20th
7:00pm to 10:00pm – Dance & Pig Roast
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE
PIGROAST EXTRA
Front St. Empire – Click here for directions

Come Dance & Dine on Art’s Taverns famous Pig Roast and wash it down with one of your favorite Right Brain Brewery Brew!! It will be a foot-stompin’ butt swingin’ good time with music from STROBELITE HONEY!!!!

Saturday, May 21st
10:00 AM – 5K Kick Ass-paragus Fun Run/Walk
Registration for the run starts at 9.00am at Empire Public Beach
Click here for more info on the run!

NOON – Asparagus Recipe Contest Asparagus Cook-Off
Due to the events popularity the audience will be limited to a first come first served 100 people in line
2016 Recipe Entry Form

1:00PM to 4:00PM – Empire Area Museum is open.
Click here to visit our site

2.00pm ODE to ASPARAGUS POETRY Competition
Children, Youth & Adult Catergories with Prizes for esch.
Please send entries Including Name, Age and Contact info via email to info@glenlakelibrary.net

3 pm to 4pm CHILDREN’S FAVORITE GORDON RUSS & his COMEDY MAGIC REVUE
Under the Big Tent on Front Street

4pm PARADE
Please e-mail Ashlea if you’re interested in being in the parade at besquirrely@gmail.com. Must salute to asparagus!

Music
1pm thru 3pm – Miles Prendergast Band
4pm thru 6pm – Benjamin James & The Old Mission Collective
http://www.benjamanjamesmusic.com/about/

7pm thru 9pm The Benzie Playboys

Asparagus Eats plus Wine and Beer Tasting under The BIG TENT
NOON. thru 9:00 p.m.
ENTRY FEE $5.00 under 16 FREE

FOOD VENDORS
Hearth & Vine Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com/dining/hearth-vine/
Deerings Market
Scalawags Fish & Chips http://scalawagstc.com/
MI Grill (Baytown Kitchen) http://baytownkitchen.com/
Fire Dog Artisan Pizza
Art’s Tavern http://www.artsglenarbor.com/
Kontiki Foods
Little Traverse Inn
The Manor on Glen Lake
Norconk’s Fresh Asparagus

BREWERIES & VINTNERS
Right Brain Brewery http://www.rightbrainbrewery.com
Black Star Farms http://www.blackstarfarms.com
Bel Largo Vineyard & Winery
Laurentide Winery http://laurentidewinery.com
St. Ambrose Cellars http://www.stambrose-mead-wine.com
Lake Ann Brewery
Accoustic Mead http://www.drinkacoustic.com

1pm Asparagus Festival Foot Golf Tournament
At The Dunes Golf Club two man teams set up as a scramble. Each player will kick off and then take the best shot to kick from again, until they hole out. Prizes for closest to the Asparagus Spear & longest kick. Cost $20 per person includes free soda water & snacks. For more info contact Chris wall at cwall@centurytel.net

Sunday, May 22nd
Sunday May 19th Empire Lions Club Famous Breakfast
8am to noon at the Empire Township Hall

EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER CONCERT
Dennis Palmer & Friends
Place – The Village Inn, Empire
Time – 4 pm to 6 pm

Tee if Forward Scramble at Manitou Passage Golf Club
2016-05-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Manitou Passage Golf Club, 4600 Club Drive, Cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Manitou Passage is hosting it’s first Tee it Forward event to celebrate our partnership with their program that encourages introduction of the game to young people.
Format:

Two person scramble
Each team must play 6 holes from each set of tees in an order of their choosing
Each team must play the 6 holes sequentially

Tee Times:

Between 12pm and 2pm

Fees:

$132 team entry fee
Includes twosome golf with cart, post-golf luncheon with non-alcoholic drink and prizes!

Tee:

Men & Women – 6 red/6 golf/6 white

Prizes:

Prizes awarded in the form of a gift card.

Advance registration required.

New Views - A Storm of Art
2016-06-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
New Views: A Storm of Art opens June 10 at the Glen Arbor Art Association, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception opens the show at 6 p.m. Awards will be presented at 7 p.m.
The juried exhibition – created in response to the Aug. 2, 2015 wind and hail storm – interprets, rather than documents, the storm. Underlining New Views is the philosophy that artmaking offers a way to address difficult events, and provides an avenue for transformation and hope.
New Views continues through June 23. The exhibition is open during regular GAAA office hours, Monday through Friday; and Saturday, June 11 and 18, 11 am-2 p.m. Support for the exhibition comes from The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, The Leelanau Conservancy and Pryor Design Co. of Ann Arbor. For more information, please call the GAAA, 231/334-6112.

Leelanau Amateur
2016-06-11 - 2016-06-25 | Manitou Passage Golf Club, 4600 Club Drive, Cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Challenge yourself on five area courses while competing against some of the best amateur golfers in Northwestern Michigan.
Format:

90 hole stroke play
Gross competition
Open to amateurs only
Golfers will play one round on each course
No cut is made after 18 holes

Date, Course & Start Time:

Saturday, June 11 – The Dunes 11am
Sunday, June 12 – Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms 11am
Saturday, June 18 – Sugarloaf, the Old Course 11am
Sunday, June 19 – Northport Creek 11am
Saturday, June 25 – Manitou Passage Golf Club 11am

Fees:

$245 individual entry
Includes 90 holes of golf with cart, range balls where applicable, prizes and tee gift. Reduced practice round fees are also available for advance tee times at the course to be played that day.

Tees:

Men under 40 years – Blue
Men 41 – 54 – White
Men 55+ & Juniors – Gold
Women – Forward

Flights:

Following the first 36 holes of golf, the top 72 players will form a Championship flight and the remainder of the field will form the Consolation flight. Payout will be created at that time.

Prizes:

Awarded to the top 25% of the Championship flight and the top 5 in the Consolation flight. All payouts will be in golf shop credits. Exact prize amounts will be posted when the field is finalized.

For additional questions, contact Manitou Passage Golf Club at 231.228.6000. Registration will close Sunday, June 12.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2016-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden.
This weeks tea topic is Opals: Australian boulder opals, Mexican fire opals & Ethiopian.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2016-06-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. This weeks topic is Quartz with agates and sunstones.

Random House Rep Night
2016-06-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Random House Rep Night
Wednesday June 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Glen Arbor Town Hall
Our friends Bridget and Laura, representatives from Penguin Random House, will be here, once again, to discuss the latest and greatest in the publishing world. Special savings, expert recommendations, giveaways…bring your book group, bring your friends – this is one of those events you will regret missing! Reception and book sales will follow the program at Cottage Book Shop. This is an event in partnership with Glen Lake Community Library. To register call 231-334-4223.
