Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Summer Reading Program: Meet Amazing Reptiles!
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Our Summer Reading Program continues with an exciting visit from the naturalists at Prehistoric World. They’ll be here with some amazing animals, giving young nature lovers a chance to meet and learn about our reptile friends. Their presentation will take place at 11:00 am, in our Program Room. Young learners are also invited to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, earning awards by tracking their summer reading. Get your official Book Log at the library.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Dennis Palmer
2024-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us Thursday, June 27th from3-5pm for live music featuring Dennis Palmer. With 16 different wines available, relax with a glass or flight and enjoy!
Dennis has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. With an eclectic style that is both introspective and thought provoking – his music has raised comparisons to such Artists as Gordon Lightfoot & Warren Zevon…
Born & raised near Saginaw Michigan – Dennis now lives in Leelanau County among the Places and People that continue to inspire much of his music.
Palmer is a thoughtful, multi-talented singer-songwriter.

Meet the author: Adam Peters
2024-06-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Adam will discuss his new book, a no-frills, six-step process designed to provide the essential guidance needed for achieving inner peace, confidence and genuine happiness – tailored to fit your unique life.

Late Night Friday + The Might Tundra Tones Front Porch Concert
2024-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Late Night Fridays June 28
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues June 28 with open galleries and a Front Porch concert, 5 – 8 pm.
The Mighty Tundra Tones heat up the GAAC’s Front Porch stage with of funk, jazz, rock, swing, and more. The concert is 5-7 pm. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring their own seating, and refreshments.
In the GAAC’s Main Gallery is Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of current GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery. Native Plants, an exhibition of painted and chain stitched canvases by Dana Falconberry, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Both galleries are open 5 – 8 pm.
GAAC Late Night Fridays events are free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Read more at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

River Club Glen Arbor
2024-06-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S. Oak Street, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
Enjoy Live Music on the lawn at River Club in Glen Arbor, every Thursday – Saturday in September. We invite you to check out our website for the performer’s schedule.
https://www.rcglenarbor.com/live-music

LOG CABIN DAY
2024-06-30 11:00 - 16:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Park Partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear celebrates the annual Michigan Log Cabin Day this year by highlighting the Boekeloo Cabin, one of six log cabins on the mainland in the Park.
Stuart Boekeloo is a descendant who will be on-site to share history and stories of his family’s time at the cabin.
Check out Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear’s preservation of the cabin, having restored the windows, door, bridge and property fence, and replaced and repaired logs. Location: The cabin is set at the end of a two mile two-track in the Platte River area of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. A peaceful location on a cranberry bog with a path from the cabin to Lake Michigan, it’s a hidden favorite for many.

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2024-07-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Michigan
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM, June 4th – September 10th. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636. Enjoy a wide varitey of quality vendors, farmers and producers.

Community Blood Drive hosted by Glen Lake Library
2024-07-02 11:30 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us in the Library’s Program Room, 10115 W. Front St., Empire. Walk-In Donations are welcomed. Reserving an appointment time is encouraged. To schedule an appointment: Call 1-866-MI-Blood or Visit www.versiti.or/MI. Versiti Blood Center is the primary blood provider for Munson Medical Centers. As a thank you, all attempting donors with a valid email will receive a $15 e-gift card.

Live Music at the M22 wine Patio with Jesse Jefferson
2024-07-02 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio for live music featuring Jesse Jefferson Tuesday, July 2nd, from 3-5pm!
Jesse’s sound is a combination of gritty soul and Acoustic accompaniment bringing a unique twist to a wide range of popular songs. Jesse’s repertoire is built up with an acoustic variety including Rock, pop, hip-hop, country, oldies, and popular classics.
instagram: @jessejefferson49
Facebook:Jessejeffersonmusic
Grab a glass or flight of M22 Wine and enjoy an afternoon in Glen Arbor!

Bel Lago Vineyards Live Music and 25 Tuesday, Every Tuesday from 530pm-730pm
2024-07-02 17:30 - 2024-08-27 19:30 | Michigan
Bel Lago Vineyards Live music Every Tuesday 530pm-730pm.
All Day- Purchase a pizza and receive 25% off a bottle of wine!

Meet the author: David Roll
2024-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
We’re pleased to host David Roll, author of Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt’s Shadow and Remade the World. His new book spans the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, and illuminates Truman’s struggles to emerge as president in his own right. With his come-from-behind campaign in the fall of 1948, his courageous civil rights advocacy, and his role in liberating millions from militarist governments and brutal occupations, Truman’s decisions during these pivotal years changed the course of the world in ways so significant we live with them today. Mr. Roll will be interviewed by Dr. Mel Laracey, a seasonal Empire resident and professor of Political Science at the University of Texas San Antonio. Copies of the book will be available for purchased and signing, courtesy of the Cottage Book Shop, our partners for this event.

Music in the Park: NMC Concert Band
2024-07-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Township Park, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
On Wednesday, July 3 rd at 7:30pm, the NMC Concert Band will again honor America with patriotic music and many musical favorites at the Glen Arbor Township Park. Bring your own chair and a wide brim hat for sun protection. The Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band, conducted by Patricia Brumbaugh, is an adult musical organization supported by the College and made up of members of the community and NMC students. It will be a fantastic evening!

Glen Lake Boat Parade
2024-07-04 | Michigan
Annual 4th of July Glen Lake Boat Parade!
Boat decorations are optional but are highly encouraged, so get that red, white, and blue swag out!
No need to register or RSVP – just show up. Meet on the water at 3 PM in front of Glen Lake Yacht Club and head towards the Narrows. We’ll go under the bridge and out towards the boat ramp, then head back under the bridge. After that, it’s anyone’s guess. Those who want to keep the parade going can circle the lake.
Join us for a festive 4th of July celebration!

4th of July Flag Raising Ceremony
2024-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Settler’s Park, South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States
Join community members of all ages in celebrating the founding of our nation in a joyous and patriotic ceremony. The traditional raising of the flag will be followed by a singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic songs.
Eric Carlson, the featured speaker, is best known in Leelanau County for his 25-year career as a reporter and columnist for the Leelanau Enterprise newspaper. He will share his views on the importance of a free press to our nation, especially in times of war and domestic conflict. Before he began working at the Leelanau Enterprise in 1998, he served for 25 years in the United States Marine Corps as a combat correspondent and a public affairs officer. He is a veteran of the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War, and the Somali Civil War.
The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 10 am, July 4th, at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds, located on the southeastern shore of Glen Lake near the corner of Dunn’s Farm Rd. (CR 675) and Burdickville Rd (CR 616). Please bring your own lawn chairs. The event is sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club. After the program the chapel at Old Settlers Park will be open for tours.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club was established in 1937 with a mission to foster social, civic and educational projects. The Club sponsors the Glen Arbor Art Fair to raise funds for Glen Lake Schools student scholarships. Other Club projects include the improvement and beautification of the Chapel and grounds at Old Settlers Park, organization of this community Flag Raising Ceremony, and a Christmas party for residents of the Maple Lake Valley Nursing Home.

Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade 2024
2024-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
“Stan Brubaker’s” Celebrate America – 4th of July Parade, 2024
Celebrate America on the 4th of July with floats and vintage cars, as they parade from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor at 12 Noon.
Jim Dorsey will be honored as our Grand Marshall for the 4th of July Parade this year. Jim, an Empire treasure, is enjoying his 100 th year on Glen Lake. His service as Empire postmaster for 28 years and his first-hand recall of local events during the past century is cherished by all his friends and acquaintances.
This annual community parade is open to anyone who wants to celebrate the founding of our great country on its birthday. Parade vehicles will gather in Glen Haven early Thursday morning at 10:30am and will proceed towards Glen Arbor at Noon. Walkers are asked not to join the parade until the last vehicle passes the Christian Science Church, via Forest Haven Rd.
This is all of our parade! Please help keep yourself and others safe. Many stretches are very crowded. Please keep children away from entering the street and follow the guidance from the “broom crew” which is comprised of many volunteers who “broom” candy from the street. Water balloons and squirt guns are prohibited, and we ask you to spread the word to all our spectators. Anyone is welcome to participate. No registration is required.
Please contact the Township office at (231)334-3539 if you can help with the “broom crew.” More helpers are always welcome. Flagging tape linking orange cones emphasize the boundary for parents and their children.

4th of July LIVE MUSIC with DJ Ras Marco D
2024-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Jam out with DJ Ras Marco D at the M22 Wine Patio during the Glen Arbor’s 4th of July parade!
DJ Ras Marco D. is a rare style of DJ these days, as he strictly plays vinyl. You may have heard his genre-fluid sets at M22’s Traverse City location, or countless other venues in the area. Come and enjoy the vibe Marco is known for curating!

Live Music with Luke Woltanski
2024-07-04 14:30 - 16:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Live Music with Luke Woltanski at Bel Lago Vineyard from 2:30-4:30pm on Thursday July 4, 2024

Bel Lago Vineyards Live Music and 25 Fridays, Every Friday from 530pm-730pm
2024-07-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-05 17:30 - 2024-08-31 19:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Bel Lago Vineyards Live Music and 25 Fridays, Every Friday from 530pm-730pm.
All Day- Purchase a pizza and receive 25% off a bottle of wine!

Julie Dickerson:
2024-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The GLCL Summer Reading Program continues with a special Saturday morning presentation by Julie Dickerson, author of the newly published “Beaches, Boats and Birds: a Lake Michigan alphabet book”. Julie will share her charming book, then lead kids through a fun hands-on craft project to help celebrate our beautiful lakeshore. Our regular Thursday morning SRP programs will resume on July 11. Young learners are also invited to to sign up for the Summer Reading Club, earning rewards by tracking their reading over their summer vacation. Get the official Reading Log at the library.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2024-07-06 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, July 6th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Jimmy Olson!
Meet Jimmy Olson – a multi-talented artist with a knack for improvisation and a rhythm that gets the people moving. Jimmy draws inspiration from an array of music genres such as classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, dance pop and soul, and is no stranger to a good boogie woogie or a rock & roll tune. At just 34 years old, he has already been performing solo and with bands for nearly two decades. With his songwriting, producing, and performing skills all finely honed, Jimmy is a true force to be reckoned with. Whether he’s banging out beats on his keys or pouring his heart out on the mic, Jimmy’s passion for music shines through in every note he plays.
Grab a glass or flight of wine, sit back and enjoy a great evening in Glen Arbor!

Pancake Breakfast - FireFighter Fundraiser
2024-07-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
Sunday morning, July 7 th , from 8:00am til noon, the finest firefighters and paramedics will serve the most delicious pancake breakfast ever at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. Proceeds from the annual pancake breakfast will defray the costs of sending our Glen Lake firefighters to paramedic school and other training opportunities.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch
2024-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Tuesday, July 9th from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Dennis Palmer
2024-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us Thursday, July 11th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Dennis Palmer. With 16 different wines available, relax with a glass or flight and enjoy!
Dennis has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. With an eclectic style that is both introspective and thought provoking – his music has raised comparisons to such Artists as Gordon Lightfoot & Warren Zevon…
Born & raised near Saginaw Michigan – Dennis now lives in Leelanau County among the Places and People that continue to inspire much of his music.
Palmer is a thoughtful, multi-talented singer-songwriter.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio Ft. Dennis Palmer
2024-07-11 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us Thursday, June 27th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Dennis Palmer. With 16 different wines available, relax with a glass or flight and enjoy!
Dennis has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk. With an eclectic style that is both introspective and thought provoking – his music has raised comparisons to such Artists as Gordon Lightfoot & Warren Zevon…
Born & raised near Saginaw Michigan – Dennis now lives in Leelanau County among the Places and People that continue to inspire much of his music.
Palmer is a thoughtful, multi-talented singer-songwriter.
