Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Mel & Fell Pop Up Brunch @ Glen Arbor Wines
2023-06-25 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Wines
Enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas and brunch prepared by loved caterers Mel & Fell @ Glen Arbor Wines.

Log Cabin Day
2023-06-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street Highway M-72, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us for our first Log Cabin Day in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!
Step inside five of the six log cabins in the Park on Michigan Log Cabin Day!
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear has repaired most of these historic structures over the years and we want to share these amazing structures and their stories with you.
Interpreters and/or storyboards will be at each of the log cabins. Some demonstrations of traditional building will take place. Allow enough time to get from the north end to the south end of the park.
Pick up your free Log Cabin Day card at any of the sites and start exploring! Get your card stamped at 4 of the 5 sites to receive your free 50th Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sticker. Get your card stamped at all five sites and you will be entered into a drawing of other prizes including Maple Syrup.
When you visit, receive your coupon for a 10% discount on log cabin related books at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor!

French Valley Vineyard - LIVE MUSIC
2023-06-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-29 16:00 - 19:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Join us for live music every Monday and Thursday from 4 to 7 PM.
JUNE 19 – Patrick Murphy
JUNE 22 – Bob Roberts
JUNE 26 – Chris Skellenger & Andre Villoch
JUNE 29 – Luke Woltanski & Dalton Sala

Sleepless play audition
2023-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Auditions will be held at 7:00 pm at the Glen Lake Church (4902 W. MacFarlane-Glen Arbor) on June 26 th as well as at the Old Town Playhouse at the same time on June 28th. The cast includes two teenagers, a boy and a girl, (3) 30ish men and (3) 30ish females.
The Glen Arbor Players are excited to announce auditions for the world premiere of a new play, SLEEPLESS. The play is a stage derivative adaptation of the original story, “Sleepless in Seattle” which debuted as a hit romantic comedy movie in 1993. The movie won two academy awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song and starred Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
The original story was written by Jeffrey Arch and further adapted by Nora Ephron and David S. Ward. The movie earned many other awards including BAFTA film awards, American Comedy Awards, Golden Globe awards, etc. The film follows a journalist who, despite being newly engaged, becomes enamored with a recently widowed architect when the latter’s young son calls in to a talk radio program requesting a new
partner for his grieving father. The story was inspired by the romance film An Affair to Remember from 1957.
GLEN ARBOR PLAYERS
Ph: (231)409-4421

Kids Live Music with Luunappi at the M22 Wine Patio
2023-06-27 11:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Luunappi (Finnish for a finger snap to the ear!)—Patrick Niemisto and Norm Wheeler present an interactive tag team of songs, stories, and poems from a veritable plethora of sources, (including their own material). Luunappi creates a unique world of sneetches, goblins, skunks, hobos, pirates, shipwrecked sailors, grown-ups taking sauna, and kids cleaning dirty rooms.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-06-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-07-05 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

Lanphier Observatory Public Viewing
2023-06-28 22:00 - 23:59, 2023-06-29 22:00 - 23:59 | Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
See the sky! The public is welcome to attend “Lanphier Observatory Public Viewings” on Wednesday & Thursday nights from 10 pm-Midnight (clear sky permitting!) at Leelanau School Beach, June 21st-August 24th.
Donation Students $4, Adults $5.
Visitors may park in any Leelanau School lot and walk down the scenic boardwalk, across the Crystal River, to the Lanphier Observatory boardwalk.

Arts and Class Class at M22 Wine Patio with Sprouts
2023-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASS AT M22 Glen Arbor
June 29, 10 am – 12 pm
Potion bottles and magics wands are in store. Come play! $15 for two crafts and a favor.

Unlikely Friends Storytelling Adventure
2023-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join us at the Glen Lake Library on Thursday, June 29th for a storytelling adventure with Todd & Penny Avery. Through the use of creative dramatics they will transport kids and adults through some unlikely friendships found in children’s literature and how these characters find a path to friendship despite many challenges. Each child will be able to make a friendship wand to take home with them. The fun starts @ 11:00 a.m. in the library’s program room.

Lyle Gun Demonstration
2023-06-29 13:00 - 13:15 | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
The Lyle Gun is the only canon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool. The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

Stations of the Storm
2023-06-29 13:15 - 15:00 | Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum, Sleeping Bear Dunes Rd, Glen Arbor , MI, 49664
Do you have what it takes to be a surfman of the US Lifesaving Service? To find out, join park rangers on Thursdays from 1:15-3 pm at the Maritime Museum to complete a series of stations as part of the rescue duties of the surfman stationed the Sleeping Bear Point Station.
Stations will set up around the grounds of the Maritime Museum in Glen Haven where potential surfmen and women of all ages can try their hand at tossing out a lifering, doing a lookout for potential ships in distress, and participate in the Breeches Buoy demonstration to do a mock shipwreck rescue.
Move through the stations at your own pace, but expect to spend about 30 minutes (or more) if you would like to complete each activity.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Thursday, June 29th from 5-7 pm 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!

Ashtanga Yoga at Empire Township Hall
2023-06-30 11:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Join Jessica Sharry for Ashtanga Yoga at Empire Township Hall (through Empire Area Community Center) on Fridays in June (11AM-12:15). Suggested donation: $10
Questions: email Jessica at jessicasharry@yahoo.com or call/text 231-493-6993

Glen Lake Library/Versiti Blood Drive - June 30
2023-06-30 11:00 - 15:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Help support a critical component of our local healthcare system by participating in this upcoming blood drive, presented by Versiti, the coordinator for blood supplies in northern Michigan. The Versiti team will be on hand in the library’s Program Room, from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm, ready to accept these vital donations. For an appointment, please register online in advance: https://www.donate.michigan.versiti.org. Walk-ins will also be welcome as the schedule allows. This is our first time partnering with Versiti, so we’re eager to meet the target of at least 20 blood donations for the day.

Late Night Fridays
2023-06-30 17:00 - 20:00 | MI, United States
The Glen Arbor Arts Center is keeping the lights on a little longer this summer. Late Night Fridays continues Friday, June 30 with an evening viewing of Members Create. This annual exhibition showcases the talents of 49 GAAC members, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, clay and more in the GAAC Main Gallery, 5 – 8 pm. The Birds Are Watching, mixed media constructions by Jessica Kovan, are on view in the Lobby Gallery. Read more about the exhibits at GlenArborArt.org / EXHIBITS.

Luke Woltanski @ Glen Arbor Wines
2023-06-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Relax and enjoy the music of the incredibly talented Luke Woltanski on the front porch @ Glen Arbor Wines Friday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. throughout the summer beginning June 9.

Lost and Found Landscapes
2023-07-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Landscape painter, Wendy McWhorter exhibits her oil paintings of Historic Port Oneida Homesteads, SBNL and beyond.
The paintings portray the artists vision of what original homesteaders planted and overtime no longer blooms, but through the poetry of painting is reimagined. View over 20 oil paintings of local scenes through the artist lens.
Exhibit opening reception with artist Friday June 30th, 6-8 pm and continues through Thurs July 6th.

Ice cream on the porch
2023-07-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Manor, 7345 Glenmere Rd, Empire, MI, United States
Book Sale + Make your own ice cream sundaes pm the porch at Glen Lake Manor July 1st from 1-4pm. Donation $5.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with DJ Zeb
2023-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
DJ Zeb K is coming back to Glen Arbor with more groovy house music on the M22 Wine Patio! Enjoy some delicious local wines and soak up the sun while I provide the soundtrack!

Rhett & John Live Music @ Glen Arbor Wines
2023-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines
Relax and enjoy the tunes as Rhett belts out an eclectic lineup of acoustic pop.

Glen Lake Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast
2023-07-02 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Enjoy a great pancake breakfast Sunday morning from 8am-Noon at Glen Arbor Township Hall. All proceeds help fund the GLFD Fire & Rescue Association.
$10 per person. Children 6 and under are FREE.

Forging for Peace Project
2023-07-03 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.

July 3rd 7pm NMC Concert in the Park
2023-07-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Tennis Courts & Park, Corner of S Ray Street/M22 & State St., Glen Arbor , MI, 49636, United States
Please join us 7 PM Monday evening on July 3rd at the Glen Arbor Twp Park to begin our patriotic celebration. We are privileged to host the Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band at the direction of Pat Brumbaugh. Arrive early and bring a chair.

Glen Lake Woman's Club Flag Raising Ceremony
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Settler’s Park, South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States
Glen Lake Woman’s Club Flag Raising Ceremony
July 4th, 10 AM
Old Settlers Picnic Grounds on Glen Lake
Independence Day Perspective – A Michigan Defense Diplomat’s View
Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages. Captain Kevin M. Quarderer, U. S. Naval Attache to the United States Embassy in Australia, will be the featured speaker. For the past five years Captain Quarderer was the Naval Attache to the US Embassy in London. Captain Kevin Quarderer graduated from the University of Michigan with B.S and M.S degrees in aerospace engineering. He is a life-long Michigan resident, career Naval Aviator, and current Military Diplomat.
His presentation is titled Independence Day Perspective-A Michigan Defense Diplomat’s View. The traditional raising of the flag will be followed by a singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic songs. After the program the chapel will be open for tours.
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. Event sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club was established in 1937 with a mission to foster social, civic and educational projects. In addition to the Art Fair, other Club projects include the improvement and beautification of the Chapel and grounds at Old Settlers Park, organization of the community Flag Raising Ceremony at Old Settlers Park, and a Christmas party for residents of the Maple Lake Valley Nursing Home.

4th of July Parade 2023
2023-07-04 12:00 - 14:00 | MI, United States
The Stan Brubaker Celebrate America 4th of July Parade celebrates America with a myriad of floats and vintage vehicles as they parade from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor. Parade starts at noon. The 61st parade will take place on July 4th, 2023.
Anyone is welcome to participate. No registration required.
10:30am John DePuy will be coordinating the assembling of vehicles and the launch from Glen Haven beginning at 10:30am. The lineup is organized by volunteers. If you’re a walker joining the parade, please enter the parade closer to town, via Forest Haven Rd.
Peter Van Nort will be in charge of pedestrian participation at Forest Haven. Please do not enter parade until the last vehicle passes.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to parade into Glen Arbor.
The parade marshal for 2023 is Rodney Brubaker. The children and grandchildren of Stan express appreciation to Glen Arbor for honoring America on this special day!
NOTE: Please contact the Township office at (231)334-3539 if you can help with the “broom crew.” More helpers are needed. Extra effort will be made to help parents keep their children safe by sweeping candy that doesn’t reach the curb. Flagging tape linking orange cones will emphasize the boundary for parents and their children. Water balloons and squirt guns are prohibited and we ask you to spread the word to all our spectators. Don and Annette Lewis will be coordinating the “broom crew” along Western Avenue.

4TH OF JULY BOAT PARADE on Glen Lake
2023-07-04 15:00 - 15:30 | MI, United States
The 2023 version of the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade is a go! 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. Boat decorations are optional but highly encouraged, so get that red, white, and blue swag out!
