Art Opening and More at Glen Arbor Wines
2024-05-11 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | 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!

Biking Tours
2024-05-14 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-16 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-17 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-18 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-21 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-23 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-24 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-25 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.

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.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-05-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-29 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

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.

Designing with Nature for People and Planet
2024-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
The Glen Lake Garden Club will host a special program about native landscape design on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 Western Avenue. The program is free and open to the public.
Wes Landon, ASLA, and principal of Native Edge in Grand Rapids will present “Designing with Nature for People + Planet”. Native Edge is a landscape architectural design firm specializing in ecologically inspired designs for a wide range of projects from private homes to urban plazas. Widely recognized for his expertise, Landon’s projects aim to create resilient natural environments which serve both people and nature. His talk will illustrate how such planning can organize and bring a vision to life for homes, businesses or community outdoor spaces.
Following his one-hour talk, Landon will be available to answer questions.
The garden club has served the Glen Lake area for over 45 years with numerous beautification projects that include summer plantings throughout downtown Glen Arbor, greening of the Carl Olson Bridge for the holidays, maintaining the outdoor spaces at the Glen Lake Community Library, MDOT highway clean up, invasive plant awareness, and maintaining a prairie garden at Old Settler’s Park in Maple City.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2024-05-25 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, May 25th 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 35 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!

Drew Hale Concert at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
2024-05-26 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join Broomstack as we celebrate the Start of Summer with a concert featuring local artist Drew Hale on Sunday, May 26th. Reservations are required. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Please call 231-228-8869 to reserve your seat.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Shelby and David
2024-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at the M22 Wine Patio, Sunday May 26th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Shelby and David.
They play a variety of music and with an appreciation for every genre, their sets are always a good time for everyone!
Grab a flight or glass of wine, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of fun in Glen Arbor!

Tech Tuesday at Glen Lake Library
2024-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of the Apple iPad. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Spring Chamber Connect
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on May 30th from 5-7pm at M22’s Wine Patio in Glen Arbor, MI for an unforgettable “Spring Chamber Connect” event! Members of the community, local businesses, and organizations are invited to gather for a delightful social hour hosted by the Glen Lake Chamber.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the chamber community, learn about exciting business updates, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the chamber, Chamber Connect welcomes all to come together and support each other. Attendance is free and open to both Chamber and Non-Chamber members. We encourage existing members to bring along a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague to share in the experience and expand our network.
Also, we are excited to honor “The District” for being named as “Leelanau Business of the Year” in addition to kicking off the Summer season of business in the Glen Lake area. Mark your calendars and join us at Spring Chamber Connect for an evening of camaraderie, collaboration, and celebration!
