Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

The Why and How of Seed Saving
2021-07-31 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Off the Beaten Path: Bike and Hike
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
2021-07-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-20 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 Farmers Market
2021-07-27 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-20 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-06 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-29 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-07-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-07-18 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.

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, 2021-07-10 11:00 - 15:00, 2021-06-26 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.

Beach Bards Bonfires
2021-07-23 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-06-25 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.

Art Fair
2021-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club hosts an annual juried Art Fair with artists carefully selected to represent up-north, one-of-a kind art pieces for sale at the Glen Arbor Township Hall. The Art Fair features artisans in many mediums including pottery, painting, textiles, woodworking, and jewelry. Admission is free.
The Glen Lake Woman’s Club board and committee chairs are working with the local Health Department to plan a safe Art Fair. Closer to the date of the Art Fair, we will announce updates through the media, on our Glen Lake Woman’s Club website at glenlakewomansclub.org and also to our Facebook page.
Each year, thousands of people shop for that unique piece of art, either for themselves or for a special gift. All proceeds support the Glen Lake High School student’s scholarship program. Since 1980, $275,860 has been awarded to 210 students with both 1st , 2nd , and 3rd year scholarships. Thanks to very generous community donations to our scholarship appeal letter last fall after the cancellation of the 2020 Art Fair, Glen Lake High School graduating seniors in 2021 and previous
scholarship winners still attending Northwestern Michigan College will receive scholarships for the next school year.
For more information about the Glen Lake Woman’s Club, the Art Fair, or our scholarship program, visit glenlakewomansclub.org

Documentary: Gather
2021-07-19 08:00 - 2021-08-14 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Gather, a 2020 documentary by director Sanjay Rawal, depicts the growing movement among Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. From July 19 – August 14, the Glen Arbor Arts Center will make Gather available for online viewing as part of the exhibition Food Is Art / Art Is Food [through August 19].
The film follows Nephi Craig, a chef from the White Mountain Apache Nation (Arizona), opening an indigenous café as a nutritional recovery clinic; Elsie Dubray, a young scientist from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation (South Dakota), conducting landmark studies on bison; and the Ancestral Guard, a group of environmental activists from the Yurok Nation (Northern California), trying to save the Klamath river.
A link to view Gather will be available here from July 19 – August 14. There is no charge to watch Gather.

Catherine Elizabeth Art POP-UP event
2021-07-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Northwoods Hardware Home + Garden, 6053 S. Glen Lake Rd, (Off of M-22), Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
ARTIST POP-UP in the “Backyard Garden Center” at Northwoods Hardware, Home & Garden in Glen Arbor, MI
July 14th from 10am – 1pm
Catherine Elizabeth Art offers 8×10″ prints, 4×6″ prints and greeting cards.
Catherine is a newspaper collage artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Her work includes inspiration and scenes from Glen Arbor and the Great Lakes State, landscapes, florals, and Chicago residential architecture. Artist’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/catherineelizabeth_art/

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/765485544124545

Michigan Historic Marker Dedication at Leelanau County Poor Farm
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | MI
This event celebrates the installation of a Michigan Historic Marker awarded to the Leelanau County Poor Farm. The address is 1110 W Burdickville Road, Maple City, MI 49664. The dedication will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday July 10, 2021. Bring a lawn chair. The speaker is Commissioner Tom Truscott of the Michigan Historic Commission. He will talk about the Michigan Historic Marker Program and its significance in preserving the legacies of significant historic sites throughout Michigan

Writing About Food: In Conversation With Chef Nancy Krcek Allen
2021-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Leelanau County chef and author Nancy Krcek Allen talks about food, recipes and writing about both. 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.
Author of Discovering Global Cuisines, Allen spent five years researching and testing hundreds of recipes that comprise this culinary magnum opus. Published in 2013, the 933-page textbook is a tour of world spices, culinary tools, food traditions, culture, history and geography. During her conversation with GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal, Allen will talk about the process and challenges of bringing this passion project to fruition, and how one brings food to life through words.
For more information about this free program or the Food Is Art/ Art Is Food exhibition, call 231/334-6112.

4th of July Parade
2021-07-04 10:30 - 14:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Yes! The 59th Fourth of July Parade, from Glen Haven to Glen Arbor will happen on Sunday, July 4th!
10:30am and after on the 4th, all will be welcomed to Glen Haven to line up and get ready to go. Vehicle line-up is organized into “groups” in Glen Haven by our volunteers in RED SHIRTS, and Stan Brubaker in his usual YELLOW. If you’re a walker joining the parade, enter the parade via Forest Haven.
12pm the line up will roar slowly out of Glen Haven to make their way into Glen Arbor.
Note: This we the community relied on our Governor’s decision. On may 20th 2021, she announced “Michigan will fully lift outdoor capacity limits on June 1 and starting July 1, end indoor gathering caps that were put in place to curb Covid-19.” We take that to mean, since we are “outdoors” and “gathering” we can therefore have our parade! We hope you agree. Parade attendees/watchers should stay on the sidewalks and out of the street. Please be respectful, safe.

carrying the American flag

military vehicles in the parade

mom and child watching the parade

sleeping bear dunesmobile

camp kohana

GLFD in the parade

Remember: No organization is in charge of this parade. It’s simply a bunch of Americans showing their gratitude and patriotism in an old-fashions, small town way. This parade celebration would not work without our volunteers, sweepers. We always could use more. Thank you America, paraders, volunteers, Glen Lake Fire Department, Sheriff’s Dept. and supporters.

Glen Arbor Parade photos by Raquel Jackson, Rockwell Art & Design

July 4th Flag Raising Ceremony on July 3rd
2021-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Old Settler’s Park, South Dunns Farm Road (County Road 675), Empire Township, MI, United States
Celebrate the founding of our nation in a patriotic, joyous ceremony with community members of all ages.
The Flag Raising Ceremony begins at 10 am on July 3rd at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds, located on the south eastern 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 and maintain social distancing. Event sponsored by Glen Lake Woman’s Club.
Jon Hoover, the Superintendent of Glen Lake Community Schools will share “A Father’s Love for Country” regarding his father’s service as a Marine in World War II. The flag will be raised by members of the Glen Lake Fire Department. The invocation will be offered by Mike Gafa, pastor at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church. The National Anthem will be performed on the trumpet by Norm Wheeler. A singalong of well-loved and familiar patriotic
songs will be led by Nick Benson.
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. For more information contact Julie Hopple juliehopple@gmail.com

Make-and-take Fairy Homes at GAAC
2021-06-26 11:00 - 15:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Make Fairy Homes at the 6ft Apart Art Pop-Up
June 26, 11 am – 3 pm
Calling all kids – fairies are living in the Grove, the wooded area behind GAAC. Come see! Whether they heard about our Make-And-Take Fairy Home booth at the 6ft Apart Pop-Up or were intrigued with the tiny art in our Little Free Art Gallery, it appears they are setting up shop for the summer. Join us on June 26, 11 am – 3 pm to help make some homes for them. Bring a parent, though, to help with the glue guns. And enter our Fairy Home Contest for a chance to win a prize! Contact communications@glenarborart.org for more information.

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-06-26 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 June 26, 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 June Pop-Up features live music from the Glenn Wolff Trio, jazz, 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 June 27. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.
