Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Live Music Fridays
2024-05-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!

Biking Tours
2024-05-04 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-07 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-09 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-10 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-11 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-14 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-16 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-17 09:30 - 23:30 and 2 more dates | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak inside some of the historic structures. Connect with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount. Book the bike tour first to get the discount. Bike rentals will be delivered at the starting point of the Port Oneida Tours or waiting for you at The Cyclery for Glen Haven Tours.
Reservations required.

AI + The Arts: Just A Tool?
2024-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates human handwork in a time of machine dominance in its By Hand project. On May 4, the GAAC will host a panel discussion of generative artificial intelligence [AI], and its incursion into the arts. Visual artists Randy Melick, Tim Nielsen, Rufus Snoddy, and writer Bob Butz will talk about the role of AI in their work. The discussion begins at 1 pm and is facilitated by Anne Stanton, National Writers Series executive director, and Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager.
It is often asserted that AI is just a tool. In the May 4 discussion, the panel will explore a range of questions including their experience with AI; and weigh in on whether or not it’s a benign “tool.” Is AI art “art”? How does AI change the way we understand the visual and literary arts? What purpose does AI serve in the arts? What’s the purpose of turning over human creative work to a machine? What are the harms? Melick and Snoddy teach visual art and art history at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Nielsen is the former president of Nielsen Design Group, Traverse City, and now a studio practitioner. Butz worked for 20 years as a freelance writer, and is now the Senior Creative Copywriter and Creative Strategist for the Wisconsin-based Vortex Optics.
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This By Hand program is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The By Hand project runs March 29 – May 30. The By Hand project enjoys the support of a Michigan Humanities Bridging Michigan grant. It is comprised of a series of visual art exhibitions and community conversations. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Forging for Peace Project
2024-05-06 11:00 - 15:00 | MI, United States
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, May 20, Sunday, June 18, Sunday, July 23, and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am – 3 pm. The demonstrations are free and open to the public.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Verterra Winery Wine Pairing Dinner at Broomstack
2024-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join Broomstack as we celebrate small plates inspired by the creativity of Leelanau County’s Verterra Winery on Monday, May 6 at 6PM. $60/pp. Reservations are required.
Price does not include tax or gratuity. Please call 231-228-8869 to reserve your seat or discuss menus.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-05-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-15 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

Smartphone Photography Workshop Thursday, May 9, 7:00PM
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Wayne Pope, a photography instructor at Lansing Community College will show you how to make the most of your smartphone’s camera. The workshop will cover both iPhone and Android devices. Seating is limited so please contact the library in advance to register. 231.326.5361.

MUSIC: BY FOOT!
2024-05-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Pete Farmer, founder and owner of Farmer Foot Drums, brings his menagerie of hand- and foot-operated percussion instruments and music to the Glen Arbor Arts Center, May 11, for a family-friendly program. This concert of interactive songs begins at 11 am. The program is free. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by adults.
Farmer will bring his instrument petting zoo to the May 11 program. Participants will be able to try out several of Farmer’s inventive, and unexpected hand-built instruments following his performance.
A Leelanau County resident, Farmer performs at the GAAC as part of By Hand, a project exploring the creativity of human hand work in a techno-centric age. By Hand continues through May 30, and is supported by Michigan Humanities. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Art Opening and More at Glen Arbor Wines
2024-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Kick off Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, at Glen Arbor Wines from 4 to 7 p.m. Take in our mini-art show, “Reflections of Sleeping Bear,” and meet the incredibly talented exhibitors: artists Linda Dewey, Morgan Fisher, Maryann Barnes and photographer Eric Raymond. Gracie Dickinson will also join us with her vintage maps and photos of Leelanau County.
Wait, there are more great reasons to stop by! Leelanau Cheese demonstrates the delicious art of melting their locally made raclette from 4 to 6 p.m., and the very talented musician John Piatek performs from 5 to 7 p.m.
We’ll also be offering 25 percent off on bottles of wine, gift boxes and candles!

Mindfulness for Seniors
2024-05-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Explore techniques for stress reduction with Wendy Weckstein of Northern Michigan Psychiatric Services. She’ll discuss how mindfulness can help reduce the emotional and physical stresses often associated with aging: depression, anxiety, loneliness, physical limitations, cognitive decline and more. Presented in partnership with ShareCare and Leelanau County Senior Services. NOTE: Class size is limited. Please contact the library to register in advance.

Glen Arbor’s Season Opener
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | MI
Glen Arbor’s Season Opener
Kick off the season with Glen Arbor’s Season Opener, a fun-filled spend local campaign supporting our businesses!
All are invited to “step up to the plate” and “take a swing” during Glen Arbor’s Season Opener!
Event “Batter Cards” are available at M22 Glen Arbor and Cottonseed Apparel. Take your Batter Card around town to “run the bases” while support local businesses. See 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 receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.”
How it works:
The event takes place at your leisure from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th. Participants can get their Batter Card at M22 Glen Arbor or Cottonseed. The Batter 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 and Cottonseed. No more than 2 cards per person. 3 winners are selected to receive “Glen Arbor Bucks.” Winners will be announced via the Glen Lake Chamber’s social media pages and email newsletter.

Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop
2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

Coffee with the Authors: Brittany Cavallaro
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Coffee With The Authors is a live, conversational interview with local and regional authors about the craft and process of writing at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On May 18 Brittany Cavallaro, the author of seven Young Adult [YA] novels, explains this stand-alone genre, and how she approaches it. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads the conversation, which begins at 11 am.
Cavallaro is a creative writing instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy, her alma mater [her New York Times bestselling Charlotte Holmes series is set in a boarding school]. YA fiction is geared to readers ages 12 to 18 years, but it tackles mature themes and subjects the sets it apart from traditional middle school literature. Cavallaro is also the author of three volumes of poetry, and frequently collaborates with other writers.
Coffee With The Authors is offered without charge. The program is supported by the Cottage Book Shop and the Glen Lake Community Library. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

River Club Glen Arbor Targets June Opening Announces Exciting Job Opportunities!
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S. Oak Street, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
River Club Glen Arbor Targets June Opening
Announces Exciting Job Opportunities
River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA), located on the Crystal River, is thrilled to announce its grand opening mid-June. RCGA will offer an all-new dining experience featuring delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired eats, signature drinks from the Caddy Shack bar, riverfront and Sky Deck seating, a concert stage, a beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course and a gift shop loaded with stuff to make everyone smile.
“We’re beyond excited to launch this new entertainment experience to the good people of Northern Michigan. Our hope is that families and friends have as much fun enjoying the park as we’ve had building it” stated Mike Sheldon, Founder & CEO.
“The Crystal River is a gem not everyone has daily access to. So now folks can have a front row seat to enjoy a good meal and their favorite drink all while watching the fish, birds and kayakers go by. Then for some friendly competition your group can play a custom designed Michigan-inspired mini-golf course. The nice thing about a putting course is it’s fun whether you’re seven or 97” added Sheldon.
“We’re committed to providing locals and tourists with a relaxing day in the park. Our hope is that you, your parents, your kids and someday their kids, will develop fond memories at River Club” stated Gina Sheldon. “It’s hard to describe us in a sentence or two, there’s just so much going on. It’ll be like a party in someone’s really cool backyard” stated Chuck Damman, Partner, Park Operations.
To ensure an unforgettable experience, RCGA is looking for happy and hard-working people to fill various positions. To mix things up a bit, RCGA is throwing a Job Fair/Party in the Park on Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The event will provide an opportunity to meet the team, get an exclusive firsthand tour of the park and learn how the RCGA team works with and treats people. On top of that, all attendees will get to play a few holes just for the fun of it! Oh, and there’s a goody bag chock full of RCGA swag!
The Club offers signing and incentive bonuses, great compensation, flexible scheduling, staff meals, discounts, and a party-like atmosphere for all employees. Who’s needed:
• Prep Cooks (in a brand-new kitchen)
• Food Servers (who like to smile!)
• Bartenders (who smile because they make so much $)
• Porters, Bussers & Dishwashers (who get to enjoy great music/fun people)
• Gift Shop Representatives (who’ll sell really cool stuff)
For those unable to attend the Job Fair, applications can be filled out electronically at: https://form.jotform.com/241164398222152
For more information about RCGA, please visit www.rcglenarbor.com or call Mike Sheldon at 310-200-7000

River Club Glen Arbor Targets June Opening Announces Exciting Job Opportunities
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor, MI – May 6, 2024—River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA), located on the Crystal River, is thrilled to announce its grand opening mid-June.
RCGA will offer an all-new dining experience featuring delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired eats, signature drinks from the Caddy Shack bar, riverfront and Sky Deck seating, a concert stage, a beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course and a gift shop loaded with stuff to make everyone smile.
“We’re beyond excited to launch this new entertainment experience to the good people of Northern Michigan. Our hope is that families and friends have as much fun enjoying the park as we’ve had building it” stated Mike Sheldon, Founder & CEO.
“The Crystal River is a gem not everyone has daily access to. So now folks can have a front row seat to enjoy a good meal and their favorite drink all while watching the fish, birds and kayakers go by. Then for some friendly competition your group can play a custom designed Michigan-inspired mini-golf course. The nice thing about a putting course is it’s fun whether you’re seven or 97” added Sheldon.
“We’re committed to providing locals and tourists with a relaxing day in the park. Our hope is that you, your parents, your kids and someday their kids, will develop fond memories at River Club” stated Gina Sheldon.
“It’s hard to describe us in a sentence or two, there’s just so much going on. It’ll be like a party in someone’s really cool backyard” stated Chuck Damman, Partner, Park Operations.
To ensure an unforgettable experience, RCGA is looking for happy and hard-working people to fill various positions. To mix things up a bit, RCGA is throwing a Job Fair/Party in the Park on Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The event will provide an opportunity to meet the team, get an exclusive firsthand tour of the park and learn how the RCGA team works with and treats people. On top of that, all attendees will get to play a few holes just for the fun of it! Oh, and there’s a goody bag chocked full of RCGA swag!
The Club offers signing and incentive bonuses, great compensation, flexible scheduling, staff meals, discounts, and a party-like atmosphere for all employees. Who’s needed:
• Prep Cooks (in a brand-new kitchen)
• Food Servers (who like to smile!)
• Bartenders (who smile because they make so much $)
• Porters, Bussers & Dishwashers (who get to enjoy great music/fun people)
• Gift Shop Representatives (who’ll sell really cool stuff)
For those unable to attend the Job Fair, applications can be submitted via email to hello@rcglenarbor.com.
For more information about RCGA, please visit www.rcglenarbor.com or call Mike Sheldon at 310-200-7000.

Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Annual Spring Training
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes annual spring training is a once-a-year chance for volunteers to hear the latest park news from park staff and important safety tips from park safety experts. The 1 pm general training will be followed by 2 pm breakout sessions for Adopt-A-Trail, Adopt-A-Beach, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Preventative Search and Rescue, and the Track Chair program.
For those unable to attend, we will be streaming and recording the general session. More information on this option will be available later.
Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes volunteers logged over 11,000 hours in 2023 through twelve Friends organized programs including Adopt-A-Beach, Adopt-A-Trail, and Adopt-A-River. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated Friends volunteers, 2,360 pounds of trash was collected by Adopt-A-Beach volunteers, and 2,905 hours were logged on the Sleeping Bear Dunes trails by volunteers keeping visitors safe and cleaning the park trails. The Preventive Search and Rescue team made over 30,000 contacts with visitors making sure they are prepared for distance hikes within the park. Friends volunteers also maintain the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail; grooming it for cross-country skiing in the winter and blowing off debris, fixing erosion, and removing downed trees during the hiking and biking seasons.
More information on volunteer opportunities with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, can be found at friendsofsleepingbear.org.

Anderson's Market 30th Year Anniversary
2024-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us in the parking lot for live music, food and fun

Left Foot Charley Wine & Cider Pairing Dinner
2024-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join Broomstack as we celebrate plates inspired by the creativity of Left Foot Charley Wine & Cider for a special Pairing Dinner on Monday, May 20th at 6pm. Price TBD. Reservations are required. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Please call 231-228-8869 to reserve your seat or discuss menus.

Home Organization with Ali LeJeune
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Ali, a T-C based professional organizer and home simplification expert will discuss how to bring calm and clarity to your spaces. Utilizing a unique combination of philosophies, Ali will offer practical guidance to help you better manage the clutter in your life.
