Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Little Artists: April 26
2019-04-26 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Parents and Caregivers are invited to “Little Artists,” a program designed towards pre-school age children and includes interactive, process-based projects that nurture natural creativity. Each session is hosted at the Glen Arbor Arts Center and includes a story, snack, multiple stations to explore and features a unique interactive, hands-on project. Instructor Michelle Aucello guides parents and children to work together to to create an amazing seasonally inspired or holiday themed project to take-home each session. Each class is 90 minutes on select Friday mornings, which also includes a small snack.
“Little Artists” is a drop-in program is $15 per child/adult, and $5 for any additional children. Non-participating infants less than 1 year are welcome at no charge. For additional information, please call the GAAC at 231/334-6112

Michelle Aucello is an educator with 26 years of experience. Michelle taught first and second grade in Honolulu, Hawaii for 13 years as well as classes on Early Literacy at the University of Hawaii. Michele also worked with Honolulu Family Magazine as a contributor, blogging about food and crafts and providing educational tips for parents. In 2017 Michelle successfully developed a new program for the GAAC called Little Artists which explores creative projects for preschool children and their parents/caregivers.

Exposures: Leelanau student's art reception
2019-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | MI
The Glen Arbor Arts Center celebrates the 31 st edition of Exposures, an annual exhibition of creative work of nearly 100 Leelanau County students in grades k – 12. A reception to honor the exhibitors is Thursday, April 25, 4 – 6 pm in the GAAC gallery.
Exposures is a cooperative venture that spotlights the creative talents of students from Leelanau County public and private schools, home-school students; and the elementary-age students in the GAAC’s After School Art program. The exhibition recognizes the creative talents of students who were selected by jury to be published in Exposures, the Leelanau County student journal. Each published student receives a free copy of the magazine and additional copies will be for sale at the GAAC for $5.
The exhibition is open to the public, and runs until April 28. The GAAC gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 am – 3 pm and noon – 4 pm on Sundays. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org

Easter Brunch Buffet
2019-04-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us for our Easter Brunch Buffet at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor on April 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Adults = $29.99 and Children 12 and under = $9.99
Baked Marinated Pork Loin with Spiced Cherry Chutney
Roasted Sweet Potato with Montmorency Cherries & Granny Smith Apples
Toasted Farro Grains in a Fresh Vegetable Blend
Baked Shoulder Bacon & Basil Quiche
Fresh Baked Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
Vegetable Frittata
Fresh Fruit Tray
Baked Assorted Cherry Pies
*Please note that their regular menu will not be available on Easter.*

Bylaws Meeting
2019-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | M22 Glen Arbor, Western Ave W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Open to all Glen Lake Chamber Members, The primary purpose of this meeting will be to introduce and review the proposed new Chamber bylaws. A vote to adapt the new bylaws will happen at the Spring Dinner meeting. We plan to meet at the M22 Store in Glen Arbor at 5:30pm. Wine will be provided.

Little Artists: April 12
2019-04-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Traverse City Chocolate Festival
2019-04-07 11:30 | The Park Place Hotel, 300 East State Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684
Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and 2:30–5:00 PM
At: The Park Place Hotel
300 East State Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
Admission: $20 Adults, $11 12-yrs-old and under*
*No additional ticketing fees.
A DECADE means a lot of things in our lives. In Traverse City in 2019, it means 10 YEARS OF CHOCOLATE!! It’s fun to change things up “every now and then.” This anniversary of the largest chocolate festival in Michigan is no exception. The most exciting change is that the Festival has a new venue – the Grandview Conference rooms at the Park Place Hotel. It also means that there will be a new layout, on-line ticketing, great parking, and a celebration of the history of chocolate in Traverse City.
What is the same? It brings together under one roof the largest assemblage of chocolatiers from around the state and the region. It is a great weekend get-away or Sunday diversion. And it is still raising awareness for
the Northwest Food Coalition. What other surprises are in store? Stay connected through Face Book or the web site and see. Tickets are on sale now, through the web site. Tickets available in advance or at the door.
Purchasing tickets early is recommended, as the event has been a sell-out. Gift idea: treat a friend for Easter or Mother’s Day, or just because. Be able to say: “We were there for the 10th Anniversary!”
The Northwest Food Coalition serves over 60 food pantries, meal sites and baby pantries in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau & Wexford counties.
For Information, contact: Barbara Disborough, “The Chocolate Lady” Chocolate Lady Productions, LLC
Email: chocolady@aye.net 231-421-5562
www.TCChocolateFestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/TCChocolateFestival

Larry "Doc" Probes in concert
2019-03-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Little Traverse Inn, 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Larry “Doc’ Probes plays a live musical concert on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 from 4 – 6pm at Little Traverse Inn on M-22.

After the storm: How are the Woods doing?
2019-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Nearly four years after an historic wind storm devastated great swaths of Leelanau County woodlands, the Glen Arbor Arts Center takes a look at how the woods are doing these days with Julia Gehring, a biologist with the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on Thursday, March 28, 10:30 am at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor.
The program is offered as part of the GAAC’s “Wood, Woods, Wooden” exhibition, and is free to attend.
In August 2015, a straight-line storm with winds clocked at up to 100 mph swept through Glen Arbor and other parts of Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. In minutes, the storm destroyed homes, and flattened acres of mature trees in the Sleeping Bear Dunes. This remarkable event set in motion a variety of natural processes that are inherently dynamic, but happen slowly and are sometimes missed.
In this conversational program, Gehring will talk with GAAC Gallery Manager Sarah Bearup-Neal about the process of regeneration and recovery in the woods. What has changed? How have the native residents – birds, mammals, insects and other biota – fared and adapted to the changes in their habitats? And how does the SBDNL assess the potential for forest fire with so much downed wood?
The GAAC exhibition “Wood, Woods, Wooden” is a juried show of 2D and 3D work by 29 visual artists from throughout Northern Michigan and the state. The exhibition runs March 8 – April 11. The GAAC is open Monday-Friday from 9 am – 3 pm; and noon – 4 pm on Sunday.

Sips, Chips & Dips
2019-03-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, 10781 E Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Sips, Chips & Dips
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Saturday, March 23, 2019
12 PM to 5 PM
$10 per person
Join the casual fun on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 12 PM to 5 PM as participating wineries pair everyday snacks with Leelanau wine. This is a fantastic way to try lots of your favorite munchies and see how great they taste when complemented by wine. Tickets are $10 per person and include a snack-and-wine pairing at each participating winery, along with a fun souvenir wine glass.
More info and tickets: https://www.lpwines.com/events/sips-chips-dips/

FREE Community Dinner
2019-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Wednesday, March 20th
6:00 PM, Empire Township Hall
Soup will be provided.
Optional: Bring a dish to pass.

Bring a friend or neighbor who needs a ride, is confined, needs companionship, or just needs a fun night out.
Families and young children welcome.

Sponsored by: Empire Area Community Center, EACC

Little Artists: March 15
2019-03-15 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Little Artists: March 1
2019-03-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Little Artists: Feb 22
2019-02-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Glen Lake Winterfest 2019
2019-02-16 07:00 - 15:00 | Boonedocks, 5858 Manitou Vw, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for the annual Glen Lake Winterfest, Presidents Day Weekend: Saturday, February 16th, 2019! Festivities include a Perch Fishing/Contest + Chili Cook-Off.

Perch Fishing Contest
Festivities start at 7am with the beginning of the Perch Fishing Contest, with prizes for 1st through 4th place catches. All participants will bring their biggest catches from Big and Little Glen Lake to the Sportsman Shop at 1pm, and winners will then be crowned. Entry fee for this event is $20, and all ages are welcome.
DOWNLOAD: Fishing Contest Entry Form.PDF

Chili Cook-off
Organized by Administered by Glen Lake Schools, the Chili Cook-off, kicks off at 12 Noon, hosted at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor. Entrants will compete to earn chili bragging rights. 1st through 5th Place winners, as determined by popular vote, receive a plaque commemorating the Chili Cook-off. Get there early for a seat inside Boonedocks. Dress warm and join us out on the deck for a winter-time party! Plenty of heaters, drinks, music, family, friends and chili to keep you warm!
DOWNLOAD: 2019 Chili Cook-off Entry Form.PDF

There’s only one category: CHILI ! – however you define it!

Proceeds from this event are given to the Glen Lake Schools Scholarship Fund. This is a family friendly event, just be sure to dress warmly! If you’d like to participate, the entry fee is $25 per chili. Winners will be crowned as the event wraps up around 3pm.
Admission is $10 per person, which includes unlimited chili samples. $5 Admission for Seniors, over 70, and kids, 12 and under.

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Sponsors
This is community event generously organized and funded by:
Art’s Tavern
Boonedocks Glen Arbor
The Sportsman Shop

RESULTS

Thank you to all who participated. We appreciate your delicious efforts! It was another great event. The voters have spoken and the 2019 Winterfest Chili Cook-Off bragging rights go to the following:

1. Pleva’s Meats

2. Boonedocks

3. Art’s Tavern Glen Arbor

4. Anderson’s Glen Arbor Market

5. Bear Paw

Perch Fishing Contest results:

1st Place: Matt Rice with a 13.75″

2nd place tied: Nick Rice with 13.5″ catch
2nd place tied: Bill Bailey with a catch of 13.5″

3rd place to Tera Novak with a 13.25″ catch

New business tax law discussion
2019-02-12 19:00 - 20:00 | The Leland Lodge, 565 Pearl Street, Leland, MI, 49654
Tuesday, February 12the, 2019 the Leland Library will host Jason P. Tank, CFA for a discussion on the new business tax law and how businesses can benefit from and best prepare for it. The program will take place at 7:00pm at The Leland Lodge, 565 Pearl Street, Leland, MI.

Whether or not you do your own taxes, this discussion may still be helpful in understanding recent changes.

This program is part of the Leland Library’s new Small Business Workshop Series. Past programs have included Facebook marketing basics and lessons learned for new product-based start-ups.

Laura Touhey, Program Coordinator | Leland Township Library, PH: 231-256-9152

Taste the Passion
2019-02-09 11:00 - 2019-02-10 17:00 | Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, 10781 E Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Taste the Passion
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Saturday & Sunday, February 9 & 10, 2019
$40 per person
Join Taste the Passion – the SWEETEST event of the year! Winter Wonderland is here, and there’s “snow” much fun to be had along the trail! Gather your friends and embark on an adventure of snow-covered vineyards and sweet and savory bites paired with amazing wine, a Snow Fun Photo Contest, pop-up shopping and the chance to create your own wintery bliss. This fun-filled winter celebration along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail takes place Saturday, February 9, from 11 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, February 10, from 12 PM to 5 PM. Tickets are $40 per person for both days and include a souvenir wine glass and delish wine and food pairings at each of the 24 participating wineries. Whether you’re hand-in-hand with your valentine or traversing the trail with your gal pals, it’s sure to be an unforgettable blast! Ages 21+, no refunds.
More info and tickets: https://www.lpwines.com/events/taste-the-passion/

Little Artists: Feb 8
2019-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Little Artists: Jan 25
2019-01-25 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Sips & Soups
2019-01-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail, 10781 E Cherry Bend Road, Studio 1, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Sips & Soups
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Saturday, January 12, 2019
12 to 5 pm
$20 per person
Experience the magic of the wine trail covered in a glistening blanket of snow, while sipping savory soups and hearty chilis paired with delicious Pinot Noirs, Rieslings, Chardonnays and more! Tickets to this SOUPer event are $20 and include a souvenir wine glass and soup and wine pairings at 20 wineries. In addition, $5 for each ticket sold is being donated to local food banks coordinated by Leelanau Christian Neighbors. Ages 21+, no refunds.
More info and tickets: https://www.lpwines.com/events/sips-soups/

Little Artists: Jan 11
2019-01-11 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Shop & Sweets Sunday
2018-12-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Inaugural Shop & Sweets Sunday to take place Sunday, Dec. 23rd, from 11 am – 3 pm in Glen Arbor.
Introducing a new event to bring some extra holiday cheer to Glen Arbor during the final shopping days of the holiday season. Do some last minute shopping throughout town and find some sweet entertainment for young ones! From 11-3 on Sunday, Dec. 23 participating businesses will have family & kid-friendly activities like: Cookie Decorating, Hot Cocoa, Smore’s and other sweets to share with shoppers.
Participating Businesses include:
•Cottage Book Shop, •M22 Glen Arbor, •Coastal, •Art’s Tavern, •Cherry Republic, •The Sportsman Shop, •Riverfront Pizza & Specialties, •Glen Arbor Wines, •Becky Thatcher Designs
Event on Facebook

If your business would like to participate, please email katy@crystalriveroutfitters.com by December 10th to be included the promoting of this event.

Christmas Miracle Mile - Ugly Sweater 5k
2018-12-22 11:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Cherry Republic of Glen Arbor introduces the “Christmas Miracle Mile – an Ugly Sweater dash” on Saturday, Dec 22nd starting at 11am.
Run half a mile and back, drink some cocoa or a craft beer then take off for another lap!
Fun for the whole family, $20 Adults, $10 for kids to participate, ages 12 and under FREE.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers including Cherry Republic swag, race drink and a $10 Public House voucher.
Run Sign up here

The Bells of Saint Mary's
2018-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
The Glen Arbor Players ring in the holidays with “The Bells of Saint Mary’s,” a Christmas-time classic. Performances are December 14 + 15, 7:30 pm at the Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Burdickville.
“The Bells of Saint Mary’s” debuted in 1945 as a film drama produced and directed by Leo McCarey, and starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. The story centers on a priest and a nun, who, despite their good-natured rivalry, try to save their school from being shut down. The Glen Arbor Players’ production is adapted from the 1947 radio script. GAP veteran player Ron Smith directs this production.
The performances are free. No reservations are required. The Glen Arbor Players is a project of the Glen Arbor Arts Center. For more information, go to
GlenArborArt.org, and click on THEATER.

The Bells of Saint Mary's Dec 14
2018-12-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W MacFarlane Rd, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States

Little Artists
2018-12-14 09:30 - 11:00 | MI

Girl's Night Out: Glen Arbor
2018-12-13 16:00 - 19:30 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
NEW event this December, participating businesses are staying open later for “Glen Arbor Girl’s Night Out” on Thursday, Dec 13, from 4 – 7:30 pm. Each will offer their own discounts/specials, drinks, treats and giveaways!
Participating businesses include:
•Northwoods Home and Gift, •The Cottage Book Shop, •M22 Glen Arbor, •Coastal, •Glen Arbor Wines
Event on Facebook

Interested?
Email katy@crystalriveroutfitters.com to have your business included the promoting this new event.

Winter Songs and Carols
2018-12-07 19:30 - 21:00 | The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Manitou Winds celebrates the coming season with a concert of “Winter Songs & Carols,” December 7, 7:30 pm at The Leelanau School, 1 Old Homestead Road, Glen Arbor. An evening intertwining chamber music with song and spoken word, the annual concert is sponsored by the Glen Arbor Arts Center. It’s open to the public without charge.
The ancient Celts divided the year into a light half (May-September) and a dark half (November- April), seeing the dark half as the beginning. Inspired by this traditional view of the seasons, Manitou Winds created a program of music exploring winter as a beginning rather than an end. The eclectic program will contain both traditional music and original compositions performed on colorful combinations of instruments, reflecting a sense of optimism for what lies ahead in the New Year.
Founded in 2014, Manitou Winds is a versatile chamber ensemble comprised of five musicians who perform on many different instruments throughout their programs. In this December concert, Emily Curtin Culler, soprano, and Jan Ross, narrator, join the quintet. For more information please go to GlenArborArt.org, and click on EVENTS. No reservations required.

Little Artists
2018-12-07 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-30 09:30 - 11:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636

Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace
2018-11-24 10:00 - 15:30 | Glen Arbor Township Hall
Shop an amazing breadth of handcrafted, locally made goods from 30+ Artisans during the Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace.
Saturday, November 24th 2018 from 10am – 3:30pm at the Glen Arbor Township Hall.
Event on Facebook

Also featuring a variety of beautiful Holiday Greenery for sale!!!

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus from 11am-1:30pm. They will be at the Glen Arbor Holiday Market with some little toys and goodies! Bring the kids and your own camera for some great photo opportunities and fun.

NEW this year:
During the event, visit and shop additional artists located at these nearby locations:
• M22 Glen Arbor, • Northwoods Home & Gift and • Art’s Tavern Annex.

Questions? Artisans/Vendors may contact Patricia, our event organizer, at: patricia@glenarborbnb.com / 847.570.4891
Open to the public. No admission fee.

> Don’t Miss the Holiday Marketplace Preview Party on Friday the 23rd with Tree Lighting and Caroling from 6:15-8pm

Did you know?
This Saturday is also the national #shopsmall Saturday, presented by American Express. Enjoy the benefits of local shops and restaurants that participate!

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