Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Biking Historic Sleeping Bear
2021-08-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-08-31 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-07 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | 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)

Off the Beaten Path: Bike and Hike
2021-08-26 09:30 - 13:30, 2021-09-02 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.

Living Nations, Living Words: remembering Chiaboos
2021-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Dr. Gordon Henry, a member of the White Earth Anishanaabe Nation and Professor in the English Department at MSU, will share selections of his poetry and fiction, and discuss his work with “Living Nations, Living Words” an exploration of Native Nations poetry developed in partnership with the Library of Congress. His reading will also serve as a preview of his upcoming September 22 presentation with guests Kimberly Blaeser, Heid Erdrich, and Gwen Griffin.

EVERYDAY OBJECTS
2021-08-27 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center launches a new exhibition in the GAAC gallery, “Everyday Objects.” A juried exhibition, asks exhibitors to reexamine and explore new and unexpected aesthetic possibilities in mundane objects. The exhibition runs from August 27th – October 28th.
Read more about Everyday Objects and its companion programs here: GlenArborArt.org/EXHIBITS
The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence Program Presentations
2021-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Since the 1990s, the Glen Arbor Arts Center has welcomed visiting artists who want to immerse themselves in their work. The GAAC’s Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence program offers up to seven, creative practitioners a two-week respite from their daily lives in order to focus on a new idea that needs space and time to develop, to an on-going project that might be nearing conclusion.
The 2021 program begins in May. Each of the GAAC’s residents offers a conversational presentation at the end of their stay. The presentations begin at noon at the GAAC. They are free, and open to the public. On August 27 Susanna Lang talks about a new writing project. This work is a series of poems in response to the landscapes in which she finds herself; and the interdependency of humans and the natural world. The Illinois poet returns to these theme during her residency.
For more information call the GAAC at 231/334-6112.

Biking Through Time: Glen Arbor to Glen Haven
2021-08-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2021-09-05 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.

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2021-08-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-09-14 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.

Labor Day Bridge Walk
2021-09-06 12:00 - 12:30 | The Narrows Bridge, 8137 S Glen Lake Rd, Glen Arbor
A tradition that began between the Glen Lakes in 1995, join the community on The Narrows Bridge for a .3 mile walk – “for one and for all!” at NOON on Monday, Sept. 6th, 2021. Sorry, there it will be no T-shirts or snacks available this year ~ Please wear your T-shirts from years past!
Walkers meet at the north side of the Narrows bridge by the Marina — 8137 S. Glen Lake Road.
This event is organized by the EACC (Empire Area Community Center)

Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence Program Presentations
2021-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Since the 1990s, the Glen Arbor Arts Center has welcomed visiting artists who want to immerse themselves in their work. The GAAC’s Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence program offers up to seven, creative practitioners a two-week respite from their daily lives in order to focus on a new idea that needs space and time to develop, to an on-going project that might be nearing conclusion.
The 2021 program begins in May. Each of the GAAC’s residents offers a conversational presentation at the end of their stay. The presentations begin at noon at the GAAC. They are free, and open to the public. On September 10, Janet Dunbar will discuss how her residency was focused on the Leelanau flora and fauna for inspiration. This Michigan potter hand builds pots and fires them in the tradition of Japanese raku.
For more information call the GAAC at 231/334-6112.

Artist Pop-Up + Demos at the GAAC
2021-09-11 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 September 11, 11 am – 3 pm. The Pop-Up exhibitors are: Lauren Everett Finn, painting; Tracie Herkner, hand spinner; Colleen Kole, improve quilt maker; Mark Mehaffey, watercolor and acrylic painting; Jessica Kovan, mixed media; Sue Nichols, needle felting; John Huston, raku pottery firing.
In addition to exhibiting visual artists, the September Pop-Up features live music from acoustical string players Glenn Wolff and Windy Ridge, 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 September 12. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org/EVENTS. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Fall Chamber Member Gathering
2021-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
All Chamber members and interested new ones, are invited to attend the annual Fall Member gathering:
Monday, September 13th
@5:30pm on the Wine Patio at M22 Glen Arbor

This is an important meeting for the Election of Board members. We look forward to your input and hope to see you there.
Questions about the event, please contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com
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Stories and More for Preschoolers
2021-09-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
“Stories and More for Preschoolers” returns to the Glen Lake Library, weekly, designed for preschool children and their caregivers! Programs will take place each Thursday morning at 11:00 am.
Program Coordinator Maryellen Paull will lead a lively and interactive hour of stories, songs, crafts and other learning activities. These weekly sessions are a great way to help promote early literacy, and allow families to explore all the library has to offer.
Until further notice, participants will be asked to wear face masks, and observe social distancing.
If you have questions, please call (231)326-5361 or email info@glenlakelibrary.net

Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence Program Presentations
2021-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Since the 1990s, the Glen Arbor Arts Center has welcomed visiting artists who want to immerse themselves in their work. The GAAC’s Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence program offers up to seven, creative practitioners a two-week respite from their daily lives in order to focus on a new idea that needs space and time to develop, to an on-going project that might be nearing conclusion.
The 2021 program begins in May. Each of the GAAC’s residents offers a conversational presentation at the end of their stay. The presentations begin at noon at the GAAC. They are free, and open to the public. On September 24, Michigan artist Dana Falconberry talks about her work in a variety of media – from watercolor to embroidery. Falconberry’s residency focused on a series that examines the effects of climate change on the local landscape.
For more information call the GAAC at 231/334-6112.

Emergency Fund Concert
2021-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Little Traverse Inn, 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, 49664, United States
Emergency Fund Concerts ARE BACK!
Our next concert will be held September 26th from 4-6pm at the Little Traverse Inn on M-22, in Maple City.
This concert will be outside, weather permitting. Our featured performer is Dennis Palmer. Dennis, a Leelanau County resident, who has released 5 CDs of original music ranging from Acoustic Blues to Contemporary Folk.
ADMISSION IS FREE. All free-will offerings will go to support the Empire Area Community Emergency Fund to assist people in our community who have fallen upon hard times.

Hunt for the Reds of October
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-29 | MI, United States
Leelanau Peninsula has become well-known for its incredible ability to craft and produce wines such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and other beautiful cool-climate white wines. What is often overlooked; however, is the regions unique ability to grow and create some worlds finest red wine varietals, ranging from Cabernet Franc, Blaufränkisch, Pinot Noir and more!

The LP Wine Trail hosts a fun event that allows consumers to indulge in many of the reds available on the Leelanau Peninsula.

Enjoy the event for an entire month on weekdays at participating wineries. (Saturdays & Sundays Excluded) to celebrate our annual ‘Hunt For The Reds of October’ event. Enticing you with the beautiful landscapes of the Autumn season in Northern Michigan paired with some of the finest red wines in the world.

Event benefits include a pour of selected red, from each of the participating wineries. Tickets are $35.00 each and for every ticket sold, $5.00 goes to the American Red Cross Association.

Get Tickets • View the various Winery Loops

SHOPtober 2021
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-31 | MI, United States
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend your dollars locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.

For every cumulative $350 spent on retail/restaurant purchases in the greater Glen Lake area during the month of October, you may enter a drawing to win $100 in Glen Arbor bucks! Collect your proof of purchases in an Event Envelopes, available soon to pick up at local retailers.*
*Place your receipts dated October 1st-31st, totaling $350 or more in an envelope. Submit your envelope in person to the M22 Store in Glen Arbor no later than November 5th, or by mail to: Glen Lake Chamber, PO Box 217, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Winners will be announced November 10th. Maximum of 3 entries per person. Please include your contact info in the envelope submitted.
Two winners will be selected. Bucks will be valid only for the coming calendar year. Merchants who receive “Glen Arbor Bucks” as form of payment may be reimbursed by presenting the Chamber with the Glen Arbor Buck used for purchase. Contact Kathy Baarstad, GM at Cherry Republic via email: kathyb@cherryrepublic.com
Browse the local business directory

SHOPTOBER ~ IN THE PRESS
“Glen Lake Chamber launches Shoptober” article in the Glen Arbor Sun
Event seen on the Leelanau Chamber website
“GA Businesses have bucks” article in the Leelanau Enterprise

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio
2021-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio on Saturday, October 2nd from 3-5pm, for live music featuring André Villoch. Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, while listening to a mix of original and cover songs conductive to sipping wine!

Yen Yoga at Nature
2021-10-06 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

Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence Program Presentations
2021-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
Since the 1990s, the Glen Arbor Arts Center has welcomed visiting artists who want to immerse themselves in their work. The GAAC’s Suzanne Wilson Artist-in-Residence program offers up to seven, creative practitioners a two-week respite from their daily lives in order to focus on a new idea that needs space and time to develop, to an on-going project that might be nearing conclusion.
The 2021 program begins in May. Each of the GAAC’s residents offers a conversational presentation at the end of their stay. The presentations begin at noon at the GAAC. They are free, and open to the public. On October 8, Gail Wallace Bozanno discusses how she worked to complete a short story collection during her residency. Learn more about her work on Tsunami. Gail lives in Illinois.
For more information call the GAAC at 231/334-6112.

Fine Art Friday
2021-10-08 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us out on the M22 Wine Patio for Fine Art Friday on October 8th from 3-5pm. This week we are featuring Mary Guntzviller who’s medium ranges from transparent watercolors to sculptures and textiles. Grab a glass or flight of wine and enjoy the wonderful talent of Mary Guntzviller.

Visit and shop the artists website too! https://guntzviller.com/
