Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Glen Arbor Cherry Tours
2016-07-14 01:30 - 16:00, 2016-07-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2016-06-30 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Cherry Republic
Join Cherry Republic with a packed and lively tour aboard the Big Red Bus into the heart and soul of the “Cherry Republic.” See and learn how farmers harvest, wash and pit cherries. Watch the crew at Cherry Republic turn those ruby red morsels of joy into Original Cherry Salsa. Taste a product fresh off the assembly line! Hear first hand from the President, Bob Sutherland, the endearing and humorous stories surrounding this heartfelt company.
Tour dates
Thursdays 10 am & 1:30 pm | Duration about 2-2.5hrs
June 30th, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
$25 per person, 12 and under free.
Sign up on the Cherry Republic website: http://www.cherryrepublic.com/experience/ga-tours/
Call 231.334.3150 or email info@cherryrepublic.com

Trunk Show at Becky Thatcher Designs Featuring Marcel Roelofs
2016-07-13 10:00 - 18:00
Becky Thatcher Designs will welcome Marcel Roelofs to both its Glen Arbor and Traverse City locations for trunk shows this July.
European designer Roelofs has lived and worked in Germany since the 70’s. A self-taught designer, Roelofs has created a unique interchangeable clasp system for necklaces, earrings and rings that has brought him international recognition.
Meet Marcel Roelofs in person at Becky Thatcher Designs in Glen Arbor on July 13 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. He will later visit the Traverse City location from July 14-July 16.

Tuesday Tea and Talk Series
2016-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Becky Thatcher Designs, 5795 Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Explore the backgrounds of unique gemstones while enjoying tea and scones in Becky’s garden. This weeks Tea Topic is Pearls- South Sea, Tahitian, & Freshwater.

Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
2016-07-11 21:00 - 22:30 | Forest Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Monday Movies with Ernest Hemingway
Monday July 11 and 25 at 9:00 p.m.
Behind Forest Gallery
Join us for for Movie Night with Ernest Hemingway, we will be showing two of the many film adaptations of his novels.
The original film version of A Farewell to Arms released in 1932 and starred Helen Hayes and Gary Cooper.
To Have or Have Not, the great Bogey and Bacall star in this romance-war-adventure that released in 1944.

Manitou Music Festival:18th Annual Dune Climb Concert
2016-07-10 19:00 - 21:00
18th Annual Dune Climb Concert
Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat’l Lakeshore
Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, draw listeners in with energy, originality and soulful generosity. Youthful and professionally trained, these young men captivate audiences with soaring instrumentals, foot stomping sing-alongs and a lively stage show. Gather your lawn chairs and your picnic baskets and join in the fun.
FREE, National Park Pass Required for Parking
Rain: Glen Arbor Town Hall

Leelanau Press Book Signing
2016-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Cottage Book Shop, 5989 Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Leelanau Press Book Signing
Sunday July 10 at 1:00 p.m.
We are pleased to welcome the authors of the new books from Leelanau Press this summer.
Barbara Siepker will be on hand to sign her new book, Historic Cottages of Glen Lake: Revised Second Edition ($55.00) with photographs by Dietrich Floeter. This book offers a rare glimpse into the interiors of 60 historic Glen Lake summer cottages and the nostalgia enveloping them. The stories of the families that built on Glen Lake are recounted: where they came from, how they got here, where they stayed. They fell in love with the Glen Lake and the Dunes and sent down deep roots by building these now-historical family retreats. Three hundred and fifty photographs honor cottage lore and memories and take us on a walk back in time. Each cottage’s importance in the lives of its owners and to the community is celebrated, revealing the special sense of place and state of mind that only a lake cottage can evoke.
Also on hand to sign their new books:
Revered photographer Ken Scott and painter Kaye Krapohl trekked the entire 100 mile Lake Michigan Leelanau Peninsula shoreline. The first to accomplish and document this amazing feat, their two unique visions and spectacular artwork are now available in the new book Leelanau Trek: One Shoreline, Two Visions (45.00)
AND more favorite local haunts are captured by artist Hank Feeley in his second book Painting the Joy of Sleeping Bear Country. ($25.00). His fun, often insightful and whimsical paintings, make us smile. These last two books will be available in late June.

Painting Demonstration: Joe Stewart
2016-07-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Cincinnati painter Joe Stewart will conduct a painting demonstration as part of his exhibition at Center Gallery on Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. The demonstration is open to the public. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Stewart paints in oil, both en plein air and in the studio. His new paintings are part of an ongoing series inspired by regular visits to Leelanau County. This exhibition continues through July 14. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Leelanau Focus: New Painting by Joe Stewart
2016-07-08 11:00 - 2016-07-14 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
The simplicity of old Leelanau farms and farm buildings combined with the peacefulness of the area’s preserved natural areas is the focus of painter Joe Stewart’s exhibition of new work opening July 8 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is 6-8 p.m. that night. A resident of Cincinnati, Stewart paints in oil, en plein air and in the studio. His new paintings are part of an ongoing series inspired by regular visits to Leelanau County.
Stewart will conduct a painting demonstration on Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. The demonstration is open to the public.
This exhibition continues through July 14. For more information, please call 231/334-3179.

Music on the Mountain - Jill Jack
2016-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Jill Jack’s magical connection to her audience is the result of her generous artistry. By combining her gifts as a conceptual visionary with a warm gathering of musical influences, Jill touches that secret heart of ours with her melodies and lyrics. In her hometown of Detroit, Jill needs no further explanation. She’s been lauded in equal measure to her talents: Since 1997 she’s won 37 Detroit Music Awards (see full list) in every conceivable category that applies to a singer-songwriter. Much of this provincial success is due to her charming stage presence and emotive songwriting. It’s simply called connecting, and it’s the bounty of a true songwriter open to all of life: her own defeats, victories, hopes dashed, dreams fulfilled, her muse, her loneliness, her misplaced love and her romantic successes.
You get all of Jill Jack in a performance — her blend of folk and rock traditions, her open humor, her fine band. Jill harbors little of her process from her audience — each performance is about opening a window and shining a light into her songwriting, leading inevitably to the intense relationship with her fans. Her career is founded on folk’s best idea — that there’s a shared knowing between artist and audience, a conversation that flows both ways during a show. Plus she’s a strong woman who’s won over the toughest town in a man’s world — she’s a bandleader, the principal songwriter in a large group bearing her own name, an employer and automatic arbiter of musician’s issues.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Horse and Wagon Tours
2016-07-07 16:30 - 2016-09-01 17:45
July 7 – Sept 1 Horse and Wagon Tours – Thursdays 4:30 pm & 5:45 Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor. Donation of $18 for adults, $11 ages 4-12 under 4 is free. Holds 12 people.

Glen Arbor Cherry Tour
2016-07-07 01:30 - 16:00 | Cherry Republic

Magic Thursday Artists Summer 2016 Art Show Opening Reception
2016-07-06 17:00 - 19:00
The opening reception, with refreshments, will be held on July 6, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, 106 East Front Street, Traverse City.
Several artists are from Leelanau County.
Featured artists are: Sue Bowerman, Pat Dixon, Nancy Donley, Linda Goodpaster, Veronique Jonas, Ruth Kitchen, Dorothy Mudget, Sherry McNamara, Marilyn Rebant, and Laura Swire.

Chamber Board Meeting - July 5th
2016-07-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Chamber Board members meet once a month, at 4:00pm in the Glen Arbor Township Hall (unless noted otherwise), typically scheduled for the 1st Tuesday of the month. These meetings are closed to Board members only.
2016 Glen Lake Chamber Board Meeting Dates
January 12
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Useful Link:
View our Member meeting dates for 2016, Open to the Community

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hot Dog Fundraiser
2016-07-04 11:00 - 14:00
Come celebrate with us on our 8th annual 4th of July “Hotdog fundraiser”. We will be selling “Mikowki’s Market” store made hotdogs, chips, drinks and many “trinkets” for the 4th of July. This is our only fundraiser and would love to have you join us.

Manitou Music Festival :Northport Community Band- Patriotic
2016-07-03 19:00 - 20:00
Old School House Lawn, from 7-8pm – Glen Arbor
The ever popular Northport Community Band will get you ready for Independence Day. The band concert is always a favorite activity for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs, friends and family and enjoy this Glen Arbor tradition. FREE
Rain: Leelanau School Auditorium

Synchronicity Art Gallery Opening
2016-07-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Synchronicity Art Gallery, 6671 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, United States
Celebrating 20 years of business, Synchronicity Gallery in Glen Arbor will be staying open late on selected nights throughout the summer and fall.
Join us for this Gallery Opening with some featured Michigan artists plus enjoy wine & cheese.
“For everyone from the casual art lover to the serious collector!”
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'Return to Leelanau': Watercolors by Michael Lowery
2016-07-01 11:00 - 2016-07-07 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Grand Ledge artist Michael Lowery makes a “Return to Leelanau”with a new body of watercolor painting July 1 at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. An artist’s reception is 6-8 p.m. Lowery’s work is based on Leelanau County icons: weathered barns, laundry flapping on the farmhouse clothesline, ravens at rest on the roof. He paints in a limited palette and conveys through shadow and light a sense of nostalgia and melancholy for another imagined time in the county. The show runs through July 7. For more information call 231/334-3179.

Magic Thursday Artists Summer 2016 Art Show and Sale
2016-07-01 10:00 - 2016-09-30 17:00
The City Opera House is proud to again present the Magic Thursday Artists for a three-month art exhibition and sale July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016 – Monday thru Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The exhibition features original fine art paintings in oil, watercolor, pastel and acrylic. A portion of all sales benefits the City Opera House. Several Leelanau County artists will be featured.

The opening reception, with refreshments, will be held on July 6, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the City Opera House, 106 East Front Street, Traverse City.
Admission is Free
July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016

Glen Arbor Cherry Republic Tours
2016-06-30 10:00 - 12:30 | Cherry Republic

Kraitz Cabin Volunteer Preservation Project
2016-06-25 09:00 - 2016-06-27 16:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
June 23-25 Thurs-Sat. Kraitz Cabin Volunteer preservation project 9 am – 4 pm This is the oldest structure on the mainland in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The replacement of deteriorated logs will have been completed by our log restoration contractor. In this project, volunteers will re-build the roof and loft floor and clean up around the cabin. Come for as many days or hours as you are able. Construction skills helpful. Wear close-toed shoes, bring a lunch and water. M-22 to Bohemian rd. south on left. Register here.

2016 GLEN ARBOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT
2016-06-24 - 2016-06-26 | Glen Arbor Public Tennis Courts, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
June 24th, 25th and 26th
ALL DOUBLES, played in our beautiful downtown Glen Arbor park and on the Leelanau School Courts!
Events:
Friday, June 24th – Women’s Doubles* and luncheon (same format as last year)
Saturday, June 25th – Men’s Doubles* (same format as last year, see below for info) and Mixed-Doubles* Draws
Sunday, June 26th – Finals of Men’s Doubles and Mixed-Doubles Draws and NEW this year is a kids/teens match play (more detailed info on this to follow shortly)
*each team is guaranteed at least 2 matches
Cost:
$50.00 (per player) – Women’s Doubles and Luncheon, by Cherry Republic, winners prizes and door prizes donated by local businesses and artists, T-shirt included.
$25.00 (per player) – Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles, includes T-shirt, sack lunch provided by Cherry Republic and prizes donated by local businesses.
How to Enter:
Get your partners lined up, email or call me with the names of your team ASAP – last day to enter is Monday, June 20th. If you need help finding a doubles partner for any of the events please contact me and we’ll see if we can help. We will collect money from you at the event, please bring cash or check (make checks out to the Glen Arbor Township). You will be contacted a few days prior to the event to let you know the approximate times of play.
Please let me know if you have any questions and PLEASE pass this along to anyone you think might be interested in this FUN tennis tourney in beautiful downtown Glen Arbor!!!
The changes to the format last year brought great reviews so we are keeping it the same with includes using the 4 newly resurfaced courts at the Leelanau School, just a couple miles down the road. This allows us to expand our tournament to include 2 separate draws (A and B) in both the Women’s and Men’s Doubles. The A draw will consist of tournament tough teams, those who play team tennis, league play, 3.5 rating or above and wish to play in a competitive environment. The B draw is for the recreational player, those who enjoy playing competitively but want to have a more light hearted fun environment.
If you have any questions where you might fit, please give me a call or email : Kim Guilbeau, kimguilbeau@gmail.com or 517.420.3112 cell
ALL money raised from this tournament goes back into our Glen Arbor Park! A big thank you to both Cherry Republic and Anderson’s Market for once again sponsoring our tournament, this allows us to raise even more money towards improving our beautiful park!

Music on the Mountain – Peter, Paul and Mary Remembered
2016-06-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Homestead, 1 Wood Ridge Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Reviving many beloved hits such as “Puff the Magic Dragon, If I Had a Hammer, Blowin’ in the Wind,” and a host of others, these seasoned musicians offer a walk down memory lane. Lawrence “Doc” Probes, Donna Lea Wilson, Jim Hawley and bass player, Dave Swan, have recreated the arrangements of the famous trio that dominated the folk scene during the 1960’s and 70’s. This is a spectacular show that mixes humor, music and nostalgia.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door
To purchase tickets, call 231.334.5100 or visit mynorthtickets.com

Children's program
2016-06-23 11:00 - 12:00
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will kick off it’s summer season of weekly children’s programs with a performance by Luunappi, the popular musical duo of Pat Niemisto and Norm Wheeler.

Kraitz Cabin Volunteer Preservation Project
2016-06-23 09:00 - 2016-06-25 16:00 | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
June 23-25 Thurs-Sat. Kraitz Cabin Volunteer preservation project 9 am – 4 pm This is the oldest structure on the mainland in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The replacement of deteriorated logs will have been completed by our log restoration contractor. In this project, volunteers will re-build the roof and loft floor and clean up around the cabin. Come for as many days or hours as you are able. Construction skills helpful. Wear close-toed shoes, bring a lunch and water. M-22 to Bohemian rd. south on left.

Cherry Stompers Day Camp!
2016-06-20 10:00 - 2016-08-12 15:00 | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Cherry Stompers Day Camp!
Cherry Republic is proud to announce their second summer of Cherry Stompers: a nature-filled, activity-based day camp in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Cherry Stompers crams an entire summer of fun into a single day. Kids will explore the dunes, swim in the rivers and lakes, learn about wildlife, play games, and develop leadership skills. Licensed camp professionals hired by Cherry Republic will lead the outdoor adventures. It’s all about having fun while learning everything there is to know about the National Lakeshore & Leelanau County, not to mention riding on the Big Red Bus! Your kids will even be able to show you some secret spots at day’s end.
Cherry Stompers runs from June 20th – August 12th on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am – 3pm for ages 8 -13
24-DAY PASS $600 BEST VALUE! ($25 PER DAY)
12-DAY PASS $420 ($35 PER DAY)
6-DAY PASS $240 ($40 PER DAY)
3-DAY PASS $135 ($45 PER DAY)
1-DAY PASS $50
Note: Scholarships available, email experience@cherryrepublic.com for more details
Sign up online http://www.cherryrepublic.com/experience/cherry-stompers/

Historic Sleeping Bear Exhibit Grand Opening
2016-06-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Olsen Farm/Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
June 18 New Exhibit Public GRAND OPENING! 10:00 am – 4 pm. Olsen Farm
Ribbon cutting ceremony starts at 10 am and activities will run through 4 pm. The ceremony includes the National Park Service, Olsen descendants, and a special monologue written for the Olsen farm. Take a horse and wagon tour, bring your lunch and enjoy dessert and beverages provided, and music. Step into the new exhibit that tells the the heritage of Port Oneida, from how the settlers arrived here in the 1800s, where they came from, and the evolution of occupations in Port Oneida. Where did Port Oneida residents go? Why did they leave? What is happening with Port Oneida today? Come learn and enjoy the activities during the day.

Random House Rep Night
2016-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Our friends Bridget and Laura, representatives from Penguin Random House, will be here, once again, to discuss the latest and greatest in the publishing world. Special savings, expert recommendations, giveaways…bring your book group, bring your friends – this is one of those events you will regret missing! Reception and book sales will follow the program at Cottage Book Shop. This is an event in partnership with Glen Lake Community Library. To register call 231-334-4223.

Artist’s Demonstration: Joseph Lombardo
2016-06-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios
Ohio artist Joseph Lombardo conducts a demonstration at Center Gallery, July 17, 1 p.m. The gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Lombardo, an adjunct professor at Columbus College of Art and Design, first visited Glen Arbor in 2009 and executed the first of his Michigan-in-summer paintings. Through this evolving group of oil paintings Lombardo explores Leelanau: light, lake and landscape. For more information please call 231/334-3179.
