COME RUN FOR THE FARMS and barns at our 8th Annual run/walk fundraiser! Proceeds help preserve over 200 historic buildings and landscapes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Choose between the Farmers Flat and Fast 4 mile, Homesteaders Hillier 5K, and Tiller’s 10K! Each course winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Participating Paint Out artists return their completed works ready-for-display to the Glen Arbor Town Hall on Saturday, August 5. A public reception for this judged exhibit and “wet painting” sale is 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W. Western Avenue. Tickets are $10 if purchased by August 4, or $15 per person
Center Gallery hosts a raku pottery firing Sunday, Aug. 6, 1 p.m. at the gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is in conjunction with Center Gallery’s Home + Table Show. Potter John Huston will conduct the firing. Raku is an ancient Japanese method of firing clay objects using natural materials -- paper,
The Crane Wives wing their way back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage for a night of indie folk music on Sunday, August 6, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This stereotype-defying quartet uses three-part harmonies, and eclectic instrumentation to create music that is
The Crane Wives wing their way back to the Manitou Music Festival Studio Stage for a night of indie folk music on Sunday, August 6, 8 p.m. Studio Stage is located behind Lake Street Studios, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. This stereotype-defying quartet uses three-part harmonies, and eclectic instrumentation to create music that is
Tuesday Tea and Talk Series Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea in Becky’s garden. Bring a friend and join us, this is a free event. Tuesday afternoons at 3pm from July 11-August 8th. Becky Thatcher Designs in Glen Arbor, Michigan R.S.V.P. (231) 334-3826
Pacific Northwest meets Northwest Michigan when The Gothard Sisters bring their Celtic sound to the Manitou Music Festival on Wednesday, August 9, 8 p.m. at the Leelanau School lawn, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. Residents of Edmonds, Washington, The Gothard Sisters are internationally recognized instrumentalists, folk musicians and performers. They have crafted an original
Learn the history of this 1800s agricultural community by exploring 4-5 of the 18 farmsteads with our tour guide. Car pool or drive individually to each farm. Meet at Olsen Farm in Port Oneida.
GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH -- GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE”, PREVIEW PARTY, 7 – 9 P.M., 1ST LOOK AT BOOKS WITH APPETIZERS AND BEVERAGES SERVED, $5, GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL 326-5361 OR VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 10TH -- GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE”, 10 – 7 P.M. GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL 326-5361 OR VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 11TH – GLEN LAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, “ANNUAL USED BOOK SALE”, BAG SALE, $5 PER BAG, 9 am– noon. GLEN ARBOR TOWNSHIP HALL. INFO: CALL 326-5361 OR VISIT www.glenlakelibrary.net.
History comes to life at six historic farmsteads and the Port Oneida Schoolhouse in Port Oneida. Presented by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in partnership with Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear. Event is free, Park pass required. If you would like to demonstrate a traditional skill or craft, or volunteer at the event, please contact us
