Maple Sugaring Days
2024-03-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Port Oneida Rural Historic District, 3164 W Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Come experience the sugaring process through time. Learn the history of maple sugaring from the Anishinaabe, then travel to the present day at the Olsen Farm.

Forging for Peace Project
2024-03-04 11:00 - 15:00 | MI, United States
The Forging For Peace Project blacksmiths return to the Glen Arbor Arts Center Forge on Saturday, May 20, Sunday, June 18, Sunday, July 23, and Sunday, August 20 from 11 am – 3 pm. The demonstrations are free and open to the public.
These Northern Michigan artists and craftsmen use the ancient art of blacksmithing as part of a world-wide project to raise funds for non-profits focused on peacemaking. Visitors are able to watch, and ask questions. Read more about the Forging For Peace Project here: http://lanktonmetaldesign.com/forging-for-peace/
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Biking Tours
2024-03-05 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-07 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-08 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-09 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-12 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-14 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-15 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-03-16 09:30 - 23:30 and 5 more dates | Port Oneida Heritage Center, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy., Maple City, Michigan, 49630
Ride the Historic Side! Discover the charm, local lore, and history of Port Oneida, by immersing yourself in nature and culture. Get an up-close guided tour in a small group of the rural landscape’s farming, logging and maritime heritage, imagining life in the early 19th century. Listening devices allow learning while cycling, stopping to peak inside some of the historic structures. Connect with each other and your heritage!
Bring your own bike, or rent through our partners The Cyclery in Glen Arbor at a discount. Book the bike tour first to get the discount. Bike rentals will be delivered at the starting point of the Port Oneida Tours or waiting for you at The Cyclery for Glen Haven Tours.
Reservations required.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-03-06 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-13 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Nature, 2988 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Join us in an inspiring space for a community yoga class, held weekly on Wednesday’s at 5:30 pm. Hosted at Nature in Maple City by Yen Yoga & Fitness.
This ia an all-level yoga flow class. Please bring your own yoga mat and practice social distancing.
Sign up to participate is required at yenyogafitness.com You may sign up online up to 8 days in advance, or feel free to call us at 231-421-5496

Live Music Fridays
2024-03-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Cherry Public House, 6026 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Join us from 5-8pm for Live Music Fridays. We have rotating acts throughout the winter along with great food and drinks. Check with the Public House for the schedule!

Creative Wellness - Exploring Grief Through Creativity
2024-03-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Creative Wellness – Exploring Grief Through Creativity
How can a creative practice help one navigate the grief that accompanies the death of a loved one? This topic is explored during Exploring Grief Through Creativity, the third in a series of retreats hosted by the Glen Arbor Arts Center and focused on increasing wellness through a creative practice. This retreat takes place on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 9 am – 5 pm at Pine Street Studios, next door to GAAC in Glen Arbor. The cost is $175 and includes all materials. No art experience necessary. Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 12 participants. The retreat is open to adults ages 26 and older.
Exploring Grief through Creativity provides a supportive, creative space for adults to examine and process their experience of the death of a loved one. This full-day retreat includes facilitation by a licensed therapist and a day of creative workshops led by teaching artists. For details and to learn more visit https://glenarborart.org/events/creative-wellness-exploring-grief-through-creativity-2/

R.O.V. Workshop
2024-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come and learn about the health of the Great Lakes in this fun Workshop presented by Inland Seas Educational Association. They’ll review their Remote Operating Vehicle program which enables underwater research. The ISEA will lead a hands on-exercise to make a functional ROV. This workshop is ideal for kids in grades 6-12 and their parents, but all are welcome. Space is limited so please contact the library to register soon. 231.326.5361.

Kennedy's Kitchen LIVE at The Bay Theatre
2024-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Bay Theatre, The Bay Theatre 214 St. Joseph, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, Suttons Bay, MI, 49682, United States
Kennedy’s Kitchen is a talented group that has been making Irish music together and performing at backyard parties, weddings, pubs, concert halls, and national festivals since 1998. They have averaged about 80 shows per year and traveled as far as New York and Naples, Florida, recording six CDs along the way. The lineup is all family and friends who gather every Thursday evening for dinner, laughter, and music that is rooted in traditional Irish music, jigs, reels, hornpipes, aires, recitations, stories, and songs. A perfect mix of all things Irish – traditional pub songs, toe-tapping, deeply moving, and always fun! Enjoy this great repeat performance at your completely refurbished Bay Community Theatre.

Scott Mills: Drift Gestures
2024-03-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for this poetry reading conversation with local author, artist and teacher Scott Mills. His writing explores the natural world and our physical and spiritual connection to it. Scott will read from his new collection of poetry Drift Gestures.

Nature Drawing & Journaling Workshop
2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Artist and educator Penny Krebiehl will lead this guided journal and drawing workshop, gathering at the library before heading outdoors. Participants should dress for outdoor weather, and bring their own drawing supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, etc). The group will then meet back at the library to share their work. All ages are welcome.

Glen Arbor's St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl
2024-03-17 13:00 - 21:00
Mark your calendars for Glen Arbor’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl!
1pm: Kick off the afternoon by stopping at M22 Glen Arbor for Shamrock Sparkler, a festive wine drink special.
2pm: Head over to Glen Arbor Wines for green wine and good times!
3pm: Stop at Boonedocks for complimentary snacks.
4pm: Next stop is Cherry Republic Pub House!
5pm: End the Pub Crawl at Arts Tavern, for good times, great music, and green beer!

Documentary Film: Eye of the Wind
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local filmmaker James Weston Schaberg will present his 2023 documentary film Eye of the Wind, a stunning presentation of aerial photography. The film demonstrates the art of quietly capturing bird’s-eye views without noisy drones or burning fossil fuels, offering unique perspectives on the landscapes of Leelanau County and other locations.

Tech Tuesday - Google Drive
2024-03-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Learn how to use Google Drive, the popular free service that allows you to store and access files via the cloud. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more. Public Service librarian Dave Ulrich will be your guide for this fun introductory workshop. Bring your computer or mobile device, or borrow one of our Chromebooks.
