Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2021-08-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-08-03 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636.
Market dates of operation: June 8 – September 14, 2021
This event is organized by Leelanau Farmers Market Association. A full list of Vendors present at this market, can be found here.

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-08-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Bike a by-gone era of history from Glen Arbor to Glen Haven. Hear the stories of the 2015 storm, Glen Arbor history, the influence and life of D.H. Day and his incredible and highly photographed barns; formation of the dunes and alligator hill; the Sleeping Bear Inn, and Glen Haven’s fruit and maritime activities. There is a good balance of stops along the way with narration while riding. and photo opportunities.
Great for a group of friends or multi-generational family experience that will connect you with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount.Miles: 8 Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 8-17;(no cost for children in child trailers)
Bike Type: Best for road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid, e-bikes and fat tire. Not suitable for bikes with very skinny tires.
Difficulty: This is level with the exception of one steep hill. One of our guides will walk with others walking. One very 300 ft. section of dirt road.
Ages: Not suitable for children under 4. Ages 4-7 must be in a trailer/carrier. Ages 8 yrs. old can be on their own bike.
Location: Starts at the Alligator Hill Trailhead of the Heritage Trail on Forest Haven road. (You can park up at the Hiking Trailhead or on the side of the road. Meet where the biking trail starts.)If you are renting a bike, please allow 1/2 hour to get your bike at The Cyclery, and bike to our meeting location in Glen Arbor. The bike shop will provide instructions. It’s about a 10 minute ride.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmets are required.

Off the Beaten Path: Bike and Hike
2021-08-19 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-12 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-08-05 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-07-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear. Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history!
Find the hidden history tucked into the hills of this 100 year old agricultural farm community. Some of the most fun and interesting things are off the beaten path! Solve the mystery clues. Take a short hike to discover a relic in the woods or traverse an old cow path; stop for a view of Lake Michigan; and step inside farm buildings. Explore cemeteries and uncover the tragedies and stories of these settlers. Where did the Port go? Explore and learn about the “town” of Port Oneida that’s now a ghost community and how a hard life here resulted in some untimely deaths.
Miles: 9 miles
Cost: $60 per adult; $50 ages 10-17
Bike Type: Road bikes (NO skinny tires!) Best for mountain bikes, hybrid, and fat tire.
Difficulty: Moderate. Heritage Trail and beautiful rustic (dirt) back roads
Age limits: This tour is not suitable for children under 10.
Location: The most complete tour of Port Oneida starts and ends at the Port Oneida Farms Heritage Center. LUNCH: pack a lunch and bring a knapsack or some way to carry it on your bike.
Note: Please make sure your bike is in working order for the ride. Bike helmet is required. Bike lock is recommended.

Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
2021-08-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Discover the Historic Side of Sleeping Bear
Combine the fun of biking with discovery of local lore and history! Ride the rural landscape and get a close-up guided tour of the area’s history imagining life in the early 19th century.
Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 Miles: Approx. 5.5 miles
Cost: $25 per adult/ $15 per child ages 10-17
Explore the cultural landscape of Sleeping Bear and its 19th century heritage as we ride the Heritage Trail and scenic, rural roads in the heart of Port Oneida past farms and pastures. Enjoy seven stops of interest, unique views of Lake Michigan, and get inside some of the farm buildings. On this leisurely paced ride, hear about folk lore, harrowing stories of shipwrecks and pirates, and how the land was used through time. A good balance of stops and narration along the way. The tour starts and ends at the Port Oneida Heritage Center. Group discount available. (Photo credit: Glen Arbor Sun)

GLEN ARBOR ARTS CENTER HOSTS THE TRAVERSE CITY DANCE PROJECT AT THORESON FARM
2021-08-11 18:00 - 21:00
The Glen Arbor Arts Center will be hosting the Traverse City Dance Project [TCDP] and the Traverse City Orchestra string quartet for an evening of orchestral music and dance at its Thoreson Farm campus on August 11, 7 pm.
This free program will feature Vivaldi’s Four Seasons as performed by the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. The performance is choreographed by Brent Whitney and Jennifer McQuiston Lott, TCDP artistic directors; and guest choreographers: Alyssa Myers, and Traverse City natives Maddy Falconer and Madison Vomastek.
The community is invited to pack a picnic and BYOB for this collaborative event. Chairs will be provided.
Doors open at 6 pm. The performance begins at 7 pm followed by an artist Q&A. Thoreson Farm is located at 3694 S. Thoreson Road, Maple City. In case of rain the concert will be held on August 12.
Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Reservations may be made online: https://tcdpcommunitytourglenarbor.bpt.me./ For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS.

Book Signing: Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear
2021-08-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Meet some of the many contributors of the newly released book “Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear” for a Book Signing at Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor on August 8th from 12-2pm.
The book celebrates the history of the area, the formation of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and the years of enjoyment from those who love and visit it. Proceeds go to Friends of the Sleeping Bear Dunes.

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Plein Air Weekend: Paint Out exhibit and sale
2021-08-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.

The weekend’s culminating event, the Paint Out exhibit and sale, is Saturday, August 7. It features work by 70 artists who registered early to be included in this all-day painting event. The evening viewing and sale is 5:30 – 7 pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. More than 100 works of art will be exhibited and offered for sale on a first-come basis (at the sound of the gong at 5:45). Margaret Tvedten, artist and owner of Tvedten Fine Art gallery in Harbor Springs, will judge and award cash prizes for the paintings including the Amy L. Clark-Carels $1,000 first place prize. Entry to Saturday evening’s show and sale is ticketed. Tickets will be $10 and and available at the door. Children under 12 free.
The Plein Air Weekend is a major fundraising event for the Glen Arbor Art Center. Proceeds from the sale of the paintings benefit the participating artist and the GAAC. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate.

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-08-06 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
After a 2020 pandemic hiatus, the Beach Bards are back on Friday Nights with bonfires featuring poetry, storytelling and music.
The event takes place on the beach at The Leelanau School: June 25, July 9, July 23, and August 6, 2021.
Come share in the open forum for By Heart Poetry, Storytelling, and Music. As always Children’s Hour begins at 8 p.m. with the inimitable Fuzz Foster helping you to take your turn reciting a favorite rhyme, rap, joke, story, skit, song, or poem around the big bonfire. Then the adult hour continues after sunset.

Plein Air Weekend: Quick Draw
2021-08-06 17:00 - 18:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Arbor Arts Center’s 12th annual Plein Air Weekend opens August 6 with the Quick Draw. Artists will fan out around Glen Arbor and create in a designated two-hour period of time work to this year’s theme: “Capturing Village Life: Images of Empire and Glen Arbor.” The public is welcome to watch the artists in action.
Finished Quick Draw paintings will be on view and for sale at the Glen Arbor Town Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue/M-22, on Friday, August 6th, 2021 from 5 – 6:30pm. Glen Arbor artist Hank Feeley will judge the paintings. The event is free and open to the public.
For more information about all of the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s Plein Air Weekend events, go to GlenArborArt.org. Proceeds from the sale benefit the participating artist and the GAAC.
Many thanks to our sponsors: Northwoods Hardware Home & Garden, Sleeping Bear Gallery, Becky Thatcher, Crystal River Outfitters, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and Serbin Real Estate

The Why and How of Seed Saving
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Humans have saved seeds since the beginning of time. The Grow Benzie Seed Saving Guild has been saving seeds since its formation in 2008. Two citizen seed savers who tend this project are in conversation. This outdoor program is offered as part of the GAAC’s exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food, in the GAAC gallery through August 19.
Food and flower seeds don’t just grow in the seed catalog, but are strategically gathered and harvested. Grow Benzie’s heritage project brings together seed enthusiasts who maintain a seed library at Grow Benzie in Benzonia. The guild offers regular events to teach how to plant for seed harvesting, save seeds, and provide a venue to share stories and all aspects of the story of the seed. GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal will talk about this ongoing project with Josh Stoltz, Grow Benzie executive director; and Becky Thatcher, project seed librarian.
For more information about this free program or the Food Is Art/ Art Is Food exhibition, or call 231/334-6112.

Humility that “Overcomes the World”
2021-07-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
There is great need for healing in the world today and Christlike humility can help us meet that demand. Mark McCurties is a Christian Science practitioner from Ann Arbor, MI and is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Childcare is provided. For further information, call 231-334-4961.

2021 Running Bear Run
2021-07-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Cherry Republic
Glen Arbor Women’s Club hosts the 14th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids’ Run on Tuesday, July 27th, 2021.
Run/Walk at 9:00am, Kids’ Run at 9:05am. After the run, enjoy celebration and refreshments. Starts/Ends: Cherry Republic on Lake Street in Glen Arbor, MI. Registration info online: www.runningbearrun.com
Run/Walk $20, ($25 day of run)
Kids’ Run $5
Proceeds go to local scholarships and community projects. Questions? Call or text 231-409-0514

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit on July 24, 11 am – 3 pm. Pop-Up artists demonstrating are Kim Bazemore, silversmith/jeweler; Beth Bricker, paper and paper mache; Linda Dewey, pastel painting; Tina Greco, clay sculpture; Julie Kradel, clay constructions; Mary O’Neill, PLART [plastic art collage].
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the July Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Luke Woltanski and Dalton Sala, 12:30 – 2 pm. The Pop-Up is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. A rain date has been scheduled for July 25. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Pop-Up Activities For Kids at GAAC
2021-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Children are invited to stop by the GAAC during one of our pop-ups and outdoor talks and visit the Make-and-Take Fairy Garden Table.
June 26, 11 am – 3 pm
July 10, 11 am – 12 pm
July 24, 11 am – 3 pm
Create a fairy house to take home or make one to leave in the Grove and participate in our contest. The fairies will vote on August 1 and the winner will receive a basket of art supplies. Participants who cannot make it to a pop-up are free to drop their own creation in the Grove behind GAAC any time before August 1. The Fairy Garden is open for discovery all day this summer. Direct questions to communications@glenarborart.org
The pop-up activities are free and open to the public. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-07-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Artist Pop-Ups + Demos turn the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s front yard and parking area into open-air exhibition and music venues. Participating studio artists will demonstrate what they do, talk about their work, and exhibit on July 24, 11 am – 3 pm. Pop-Up artists will work in 2D or 3D, paint, printmaking, clay, fiber, photography, wood, metal, mixed media, paper, plastic art collage and more.
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the July Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Luke Woltanski and Dalton Sala, 12:30 – 2 pm. The Pop-Up is part of the GAAC’s 6ft Apart Art Series. It’s free and open to the public. A rain date has been scheduled for July 25. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
