Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Farmer's Market Glen Arbor
2019-07-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-07-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Get a taste of the region with a variety of local vendors at the local Glen Arbor Farmer’s Market. Located outside at the Town Hall, 6394 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, Leelanau County. Weekly on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm, June – September 10th, 2019.

Cherry Republic: Pit Spit Competition
2019-07-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Republic
How far can you spit a cherry pit? Find out at our Olympic Size Pit Spit Arena. Pits provided.

Story time at Cottage Book Shop: Mon July 8
2019-07-08 11:00 - 11:30 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Author Katharine Robey will be at Storytime on Monday July 8 at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor. Katharine will read from and tell us about her new book, Sleeping Bear Wakes Up.
Robey’s book, illustrated by Julie Copiz, gets children thinking, imagining their own stories, crafting different endings to well-worn legends, contemplating unending love — and gets them acquainted with the natural bounty of Sleeping Bear.
By Katharine Robey, Illustrated by Julie Copiz, Mission Point Press, $16.95

Join us for Summer Storytime in the Pine Patch next to the Cottage Book Shop, on select Monday, Wed, or Fridays. On Wednesday a craft is added to Storytime! Crafts will be messy so please wear old clothes.

Cherry Republic: Bingo
2019-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Republic
Join us for bingo, Sunday evenings in the courtyard at Cherry Republic.

Gallery Talk: Historic Cottages of Glen Lake
2019-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
More than 20 years ago Barbara Siepker, a Glen Arbor book publisher with a keen interest in local history, began a project to memorialize the heyday of summer resort and cottage life in the Glen Lake area. The result is the book Historic Cottages of Glen Lake. Siepker is joined by Traverse City architectural photographer Dietrich Floeter, her collaborator, to discuss the project on July 7, 2 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This program is open to the public without charge.
Historic Cottages of Glen Lake, first published in 2008, is visually stunning coffee table book with images of 50 summer cottages. Siepker’s desire to commemorate these iconic dwellings was prompted by concern – as more cottages were torn down and replaced by modern lakefront structures, Siepker feared the loss of important local history. Siepker and Floeter worked together to capture these old cottages’ visual memory, and their contribution to the character of the locality.
This program is offered in conjunction with the GAAC exhibition “New Views: Home/Place,” an exploration of home and place identity. It can be viewed in the GAAC gallery from June 7 – August 8. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org

Pancake Breakfast
2019-07-07 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association will be hosting a pancake breakfast! Bring your family and friends out to support the Fire and Rescue Association and enjoy a great breakfast with friends and family! Proceeds will go to the Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association to assist the Glen Lake Fire Department with funding for training and equipment purchases. Thank you for your support!
When: Sunday July 7th
8:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue, Glen Arbor, MI
Cost: $8.00/person, Children 5 and under free
The Glen Arbor Fire & Rescue Association is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation

Art Reception: Margo Burian
2019-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Art Exhibition @ Center Gallery
Northern Michigan Painter Margo Burian will show her latest works in Center Gallery from July 5 – July 11. Opening Reception Friday, July 5 from 6-8 pm.
Gallery is open daily 11 am – 5 pm / (231) 334-3179
more information @ www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com

Margo said of her work, “Summer 2019 will be my 12th consecutive year showing with Center Gallery!!! I will be showing a group of mixed media paintings and collages on paper. The work this year will focus on abstracted landscape from remembered experience. The work is part of an ongoing exploration of paintings which focus primarily on observation and memory. The work begins with direct contact with the subject by drawing, making thumbnail sketches for composition and color reference, photography. Once I’ve established visual interest, I take my reference material into the studio where it serves as inspiration for making paintings. Often I will make a number of paintings using the reference material and each successive painting becomes reference for the next, until the final work in the “thread” becomes unrecognizable from the initial source.”

Glen Lake Boat Parade
2019-07-04 16:00 - 18:00 | MI
Thursday, July 4th, 2019 @4pm ~ Glen Lake Boat Parade
All boats Welcome, the more the merrier! Boat Decorations encouraged but not required! Meet in front of the Glen Lake Yacht Club
Follow the “On The Narrows Marina” lead boat along the shore of Glen Lake through the bridge and Little Glen and back . . . Come Join in the Fun!

This event not organized by the Yacht Club, please keep off of and respect private property.
Event notice from: Carol McCahill

4th of July Parade in Glen Arbor
2019-07-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Glen Arbor 4th of July Parade
Head on down to Glen Arbor and shop/dine – most places are open for at least half the day for visitors. Grab a spot and enjoy the big 4th of July Parade downtown Glen Arbor, beginning at 12pm. The parade leaves from Glen Haven making its way through to the North/East end of town. This year’s parade Marshal is Jim Fowler and the Glen Arbor Park Commission.
If you’re a boater, you can join in on the boat parade 4th of July evening on the Glen Lake beginning at 4pm in front of the Yacht Club.

Participate…
Everyone is welcome and “anything goes!”
Want to participate in the parade? Cyclists (kids and families) and Walkers can join in the parade starting at the Christian Science Church. Cars and Floats participating in the parade, please meet at Glen Haven to line up 45 min prior to the parade start time. The parade begins at Noon.
Want a front row seat? Volunteer! We always need as many parade volunteers as possible. Bring your own broom to help walk with the parade and sweep the candy back towards the crowd, to keep kids off the street and safe.
Enjoy the area…
Most shops and restaurants are open part of the day for you! Please make sure to come to town early to park and enjoy shopping the lovely retailers and art galleries. Whether you’ll end up back where you’re staying or head back home, there’s a beach or lake or trail for you to enjoy some outdoor recreation the remainder of the holiday.
More to celebrate on the 4th…
>>Flag Raising Ceremony | Old Settlers Park @ 10am
>>Boat Parade | On the Glen Lakes @4pm
>>Pancake Breakfast | Sunday, July 7th at the Town Hall

Parade photos courtesy of Raquel Jackson
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Stargazing and Constellation Lesson
2019-07-03 22:00, 2019-06-27 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Stargazing and Constellation Lessons at the The Leelanau School Observatory in Glen Arbor. Open to the Public.
Takes place Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 26 – Aug. 29 (Closed July 4), from 10:00 p.m. until midnight — if skies are clear.
The Leelanau School, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 leelanau.org

NMC Concert Band July 3
2019-07-03 19:00 | Old School Lawn, Glen Arbor, MI, 49684, United States
The Northwestern Michigan College student and community musicians kick off the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 2019 Manitou Music series with a concert of wide-ranging favorites for the whole family on Wednesday, July 3, 7 pm.
This FREE annual event takes place outside on the lawn, at the Old Schoolhouse in Glen Arbor, located at: 6363 W. Western Avenue/M-22.
There is no rain location for this concert. Bring your own lawn chair.
For more information about the entire 2019 Manitou Music series, go to GlenArborArt.org and click on MANITOU MUSIC

Cherry Republic: Cherry Pie Eating Competition
2019-07-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Republic
How fast can you eat a slice of cherry pie? How fast without your hands or a fork? Give it a try at our Cherry Pie Eating Competition!

Live music on the M22 patio
2019-07-02 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Live Music at M22 Glen Arbor’s outdoor tasting patio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 pm all Summer long. Featuring artists such as Blake Elliott, Dennis Palmer & Andre Villoch

Sprout: July 2nd
2019-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Tuesdays at M22 Glen Arbor
from 10am-12pm, June 25 thru August 13

Introducing Sprout, a pop-up art depot for kids of all ages. Kids can create while adults shop and sip in the CRO Recreational District. Each week we will offer activities based on this beautiful area.
Cost: $15 per kid for two make-and-take activities plus a bonus game to play at home. Cash or check, please.
Drop in on Tuesdays from 10:00-Noon (or until supplies run out) right outside of the M22 store. No advance notice needed.

Cherry Republic: Pit Spit Competition
2019-07-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Cherry Republic
How far can you spit a cherry pit? Find out at our Olympic Size Spit Arena. Pits provided.

Beach Bards: Friday, June 28
2019-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
The Beach Bards – Glen Arbor – “By heart” storytelling, poetry, and music on the beach. Friday evenings starting at 8pm with Children’s Hour.
2019 Beach Bards Summer Schedule
Friday, June 28th, 2019
Friday, July 12th, 2019
Friday, July 26th, 2019
Friday, August 9th, 2019
Located at The Leelanau School Fire Circle, One Old Homestead Rd., Glen Arbor
(231)334-5800 and leelanau.org

Art Reception: Holly Sturges
2019-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Art Exhibition @ Center Gallery
Northern Michigan Painter Holly Sturges will show her latest works in Center Gallery from June 28 – July 4 with Opening Reception Friday, June 28 from 6-8 pm.
Gallery is open daily 11 am – 5 pm Call (231) 334-3179 or for more information @ www.lakestreetstudiosglenarbor.com

Holly said of her work, “My paintings focus on the breath taking beauty of the Sleeping Bear area. I have been visiting Glen Arbor regularly since 1990 and paint plein air when I am here. The days and weeks of sitting in the dunes or the fields observing nature and historic farms have imprinted these views on my brain. Oil paint is my medium and I paint on panels when I paint outside in the warmer months. During the cold times in Michigan I paint in my studio on larger canvases and reiterate what I have seen and felt in the dunes and fields.
I have been painting in the Sleeping Bear Dunes since the early 1990s, taking classes through the Glen Art Art Center and becoming an Artist in Residence in 2009. The work in this show represents my most recent interpretations of the beauty I find here. Recently I have been fascinated by the intimate corners of barns connecting and the shadows found there.”

Stargazing and Constellation Lessons
2019-06-26 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636

Sprout: June 25
2019-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636

Farmer's Market Glen Arbor
2019-06-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Weekly on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm, June 11th – September 10th. Get a taste of the region with a variety of local vendors at the local Glen Arbor Farmer’s Market. Located outside at the Town Hall, 6394 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, Leelanau County.

Talk: Home/Place with Michigan Authors
2019-06-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Three Northern Michigan authors discuss the different ways Leelanau County, its homes and places figure into their fiction and non-fiction writing June 23, 2 pm at the Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This program is open to the public without charge.
The writing of local authors Stephanie Mills, Lynne Rae Perkins, and Aaron Stander is linked by its focus on place and home. Each of these writers will discuss how their stories are propelled by Leelanau; by the concept of living in-place; and how we understand what home looks like:
•Maple City writer Stephanie Mills, the author of six books, is a nationally-recognized voice of Bioregionalism.
•Suttons Bay author-illustrator Lynne Rae Perkins, a 2006 Newberry Medal winner, and the author of the 1995 picture book Home Lovely and 12 other books for young and young adult readers.
•Interlochen resident Aaron Stander, author of 10 Ray Elkins mysteries set in “Cedar County, Michigan,” a mash-up of many Leelanau County communities, businesses and landmarks.
This program is offered in conjunction with the GAAC exhibition “New Views: Home/Place,” an exploration of home and place identity. The exhibition runs from June 7 – August 8. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.

Celebrate Summer at Cherry Republic
2019-06-21 | Cherry Republic
Celebrate Summer June 21st at Cherry Republic!
Join us as we mark the official start of summer with the second-annual product release of our Sunset Blush 100% Montmorency Cherry Wine this Friday, June 21!
It’s Sunset Somewhere will be celebrated at all six of our Michigan retail stores.
Free tastings of Sunset Blush Wine — along with complimentary drink specials, appetizers, and summer giveaways — will highlight this FREE event. Hope to see you there!

Caribbean Wine Dinner
2019-06-19 18:30 | La Becasse, 9001 S Dunns Farm Road, Burdickville, MI, 49664, United States
The Caribbean Wine Dinner
Wednesday, June 19 at LaBecasse in Maple City, MI next to Big Glen Lake
6:30 p.m. | $75 + tax + gratuity

Experience the taste of the tropics over 6 paired courses! To make a reservation, please call right away to book your spot in this special evening.

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Coldwell Banker GRAND OPENING
2019-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors, 6572 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, 49636, United States
You are cordially invited to the Grand Opening of our new office on June 19 from 4-6pm. Beer, wine and appetizers provided.

Customer Appreciation Cook-Out
2019-06-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
You’re invited to enjoy refreshments while visiting with neighbors at Northwoods Hardware store for their annual “Customer Appreciation Cook-Out.” Saturday June 15th from 11:30am-1:30pm the Cook-Out will be in the “Backyard” between the hardware store and Garden Center. Hot dogs, chips, cookies, water and lemonade provided.

8th annual Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K
2019-06-15 07:00 - 09:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
June 15, 2019

Join us for a scenic half marathon and 5k running race in Glen Arbor, Michigan. The USATF-certified half marathon will take runners around Big Glen Lake in a clockwise loop, starting and finishing near downtown Glen Arbor. Runners ascend Inspiration Point on the south side of Big Glen Lake where they will experience one of the most spectacular views of Leelanau County. The 5k course is flat and fast, and will take runners through tree-lined roads near downtown Glen Arbor.

Friday, June 14, 2019

5:00-7:00 pm – Registration and packet pick up – Cherry Republic, 6026 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Saturday, June 15, 2019

Race Day Parking Map
5:30-7:00 am – Registration and packet pick up – Cherry Republic, 6026 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
7:00 am – Half marathon start*
7:10 am – 5k start
8:15 am (approximate) – 5k Awards Ceremony
9:15 am (approximate) – Half Marathon Awards Ceremony
*The half marathon will have a time limit of 4 hours.

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