Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Horse and Wagon Ride
2023-09-30 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Join us for our last ride of the season!
Bring your family and friends on this unique, educational, narrated experiences. Clip clop back in time to experience the Port Oneida Rural Historic District the way they did in the late 1800s – early 1900s! Learn about the life of the early pioneers, and their landscape as we travel by horse and wagon through the fields and side roads of this significant agricultural community of over 100 years, with beautiful vistas and farmsteads.
To reserve your spot go to:
https://checkout.xola.com/index.html…

Creativity Q+A LIVE with Fiber Artist Meg Staley
2023-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
How do artists think, work, and practice? Those questions are explored during Creativity Q+A LIVE, a series of conversations with Northern Michigan artists at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. On September 30, 1 pm Leelanau County artist Meg Staley talks about her practice with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager. The program is free. No reservations are required. Doors open at noon.
Meg Staley hand builds women’s clothing. Each piece is a composition that allows her to bring to it the myriad surface design techniques that make up her distinctive visual vocabulary. This is not, however, a story about fashion, but a life-long journey that uses clothing as an expressive tool.
Creativity Q+A LIVE is an offshoot of the GAAC’s online feature, Creativity Q+A. Since 2020, the GAAC has published monthly, long-form interviews that dig into artists’ creative practices. Staley’s conversation was published in June 2022. To read it, and all the Creativity Q+A interviews, go to GlenArborArt.org / ARTISTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Dennis Palmer
2023-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
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 and Warren Zevon. Dennis was born and raised near Saginaw, Michigan. He now lives in Leelanau County among the places and people that continue to inspire much of his music.

SHOPtober 2023
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31 | MI
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelope.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted. Purchases on lodging or services may be excluded.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase.
• Browse the local business directory
Questions about the event? Contact Kaitlyn at M22 Glen Arbor via email: wine@crystalriveroutfitters.com

WINNERS

SHOPtober winners will be listed here upon completion of the event

THANK YOU for participating! You all are what make this small town mighty!

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibit, In Translation, takes place September 2 and October 14, 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibit. In Translation explores how visual artists translate the human and natural worlds, current events, and contemporary social issues through their art work.
The Walk + Talk will also include conversation about The Side Of The Road, an exhibition of abstract landscapes by Alice Moss. These mixed media paintings are in the GAAC Lobby Gallery.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about both exhibits’ themes; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning; or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
A grant from the Michigan Humanities Council provides support for the In Translation project. The Walk + Talk is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Forging for Peace Project
2023-10-02 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.

Biking Tours
2023-10-03 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-05 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-06 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-07 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-10 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-12 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-13 09:30 - 23:30, 2023-10-14 09:30 - 23:30 and 5 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.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2023-10-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-10-18 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

Wayne Pope: Birds of Michigan
2023-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn about native bird species with photographer and birding expert Wayne Pope. He will share his new book which includes photographs, natural history notes, and personal observations celebrating our avian friends. Copies of his book will be available to purchase.

Artist In Residence Presentation - Sara Maurer
2023-10-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, writer Sara Maurer will use her Glen Arbor Arts Center residency to complete a third draft of her novel, Claybaby. She will talk about her project — a series of edits and revisions intended to tighten and ready the manuscript for publication — during a public presentation October 6, noon, at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The presentation is free.
Since the 1990s, the GAAC has welcomed visiting artists who want to immerse themselves in their work. The GAAC’s Artist-in-Residence program offers up to seven, creative practitioners a two-week respite from their daily lives in order to focus on a new idea that needs space, or to develop an on-going project. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

Fall Festive Kids Crafts with Sprouts at the M22 Wine Patio
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at the M22 Wine Patio for fall kids crafts on Saturday, October 7th from 10-12pm.
Drop in anytime for halloween and pumpkin crafts to get you and your family in the festive spirit for fall!

Rich Ackerman: Dunes of Lake Michigan's Eastern Shore
2023-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Experience the unique beauty of our Lake Michigan shoreline in this presentation by photographer Rich Ackerman. His new book is available at the Cottage Book Shop and will also be available at the library on the night of his presentation.

Chamber Connect: Annual Meeting and Board Elections
2023-10-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Members of local businesses and organizations are invited to connect with the Glen Lake Chamber on Wednesday, October 11th, 5-7pm, graciously hosted at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse. This Chamber Connect will include a social hour from 5-5:30pm (cash bar), with the annual meeting + Board elections from 5:30-6pm, followed by dinner from 6-7pm. A taco bar will be offered for $20 a person (includes tax + gratuity). Please RSVP by Monday Oct. 9th and plan on joining us!
Open to Chamber and Non-Chamber members. Free to attend. Already a member? You’re encouraged to attend and invite a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague. If you’re interested in becoming a board member or officer in the future, learn more here, and please contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

Left to Right: Rebecca Benedict (director), Kaitlyn Springsdorf (director), Nancy Miller (director), Stephen Brotschul (co-president), Lizzie Gray (director), TJ Shimek (treasurer), Brooke Hazael-Massieux (director), Darci Ricker (co-president), Raquel Jackson (marketing director), Mara Miller (secretary)

Square Dance at Town Hall Oct. 20, 6:30 - 9:30
2023-10-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Gather a gang, BYOB and snacks, and get ready for a stomping good time!
Glen Arbor Town Hall, October 20. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7:30.
Payment in form of cash or check at the door. $10 per person, $25 per family.

UofM vs MSU Tailgate Party
2023-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Tailgate party
Glen Arbor Town Hall Parking Lot
October 21, 5 pm – 7 pm
Join in a community potluck before the UM/MSU game, which starts at 7:30 pm. Park your vehicle around the grassy area in the parking lot for a good, old fashioned pre-game tailgate party. Dress for the weather. BYO food and drink. Vehicle decorations optional. Get creative; prizes awarded.

Star Parties
2023-10-21 17:00 - 23:00 | Dune Climb, 6748 S. Dune Highway, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
At the Dune Climb, please park in the row furthest from the dunes with your headlights facing M-109. Volunteers will be assisting with parking. Drop-in telescope and information stations will be available for you to visit at your leisure. Be sure to stop by the ranger greeter table in the parking lot at the Dune Climb for more information about the stations and their locations.
For all evening astronomy events, bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car and bug spray, if needed. You are welcome to bring your own binoculars, beach chairs, and blankets for a more comfortable experience, and water is always recommended for National Park Service (NPS) programs. Park rangers and GTAS staff will wear red glow pins or bracelets at the events.
This event is the perfect opportunity to “Find Your Park” in the stars. Starry night skies and natural darkness are important components of the special places the NPS protects. National parks hold some of the last remaining harbors of darkness and provide an excellent opportunity to experience this endangered resource.
All sky programs offered by the National Lakeshore are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass displayed in their vehicle to join in the fun. Programs will be cancelled if the sky is not visible due to weather conditions. The decision to cancel is usually made two hours in advance. Please call 231-326-4700, ext. 5005, for a voicemail message with the decision.
