COFFEE WITH THE AUTHORS BOOK DISCUSSION
2022-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor Arts Center, 6031 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636
The Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts Leelanau County writers Jacob Wheeler and Anne-Marie Oomen for coffee and conversation about their newly published nonfiction books. The Coffee With The Authors book discussion is November 26, 11 am at the GAAC, 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. Both writers have won recognition for their writing, but their writing springs from different sources: Anne-Marie’s from personal history; Jacob’s from deeply researched journalism. Both writers will talk about the process of making, and publishing their books.
In his second book, Angel of the Garbage Dump, Jacob Wheeler executes an in-depth, feeling portrait of Maine native, the late Hanley Denning, who saw poverty and desperation in its ugliest form, and refused to turn a blind eye. A former track star at Bowdoin College, Denning was struck by what she saw at a city dump in Guatemala: garbage pickers competing with vultures for the food dumped by trucks, toddlers playing amidst rats. Wheeler details Denning’s efforts to create Safe Passage, a nonprofit organization focused on bringing significant and lasting change to the garbage pickers and their children. Wheeler is editor and publisher of the Glen Arbor Sun, which he founded in 1996; adjunct faculty with Northwestern Michigan College; and adviser to the staff of NMC’s White Pine Press.
As Long As I Know You narrates Anne-Marie Oomen’s journey to finally knowing her mother – as her mother’s memories are being erased by dementia. It explores how humor and compassion grow belatedly between a mother and daughter who don’t much like each other. It’s a personal map to find a mother who may have been there all along, then losing her again in the time of Covid. As Long As I Know You is the recipient of the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction. Oomen is the author of six books of prose and poetry, and seven plays.
Coffee With The Authors is free. For more information, go to GlenArborArt.org, or call 231/334-6112.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2022-11-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-12-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-12-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-12-21 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-12-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2023-01-04 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

Locals Night
2022-12-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Grab a friend or neighbor and come enjoy “Locals Night” in Glen Arbor for a fun, festive evening of shopping and dining. Participating businesses may offer their own promotions and specials during this event on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 from 4-7pm.
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Plan your evening to visit these participating businesses:
Cottonseed Apparel
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor
Cherry Republic
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Cottage Book Shop
Arts Tavern – The Annex store will be open, plus grab a drink and some grub at your favorite Glen Arbor pub.
Boonedocks – Shop then Eat! Feast at Boonedocks, open for drinks and dinner.
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary cheese fondue by Mel & Fell catering from 4 – 7pm along with our Christmas Marketplace. At 7 p.m. Darci Ricker conduct our hilarious Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter readings along with holiday trivia. If you haven’t Blotted yet at Glen Arbor Wines this is a great chance to get in on the fun!

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Holiday Mini Marketplace @ Glen Arbor Wine
2022-12-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Local artisans display their craft for sale; Mel & Fell cheese fondue (complimentary) pop up all followed by a Locals Blowout Blotter Reading/Game. Don’t miss this fun event!

Blotter Reading/Game @ Glen Arbor Wines
2022-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-01-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Join Darci Ricker at Glen Arbor Wines every Thursday for a fun weekly winter gathering. She presents a humorous reading of the (humorous) weekly Leelanau Enterprise Police Blotter calls. Stay for the infamous “Blotter Backstory” contest, in which participants write the backstory/endings of the most humorous calls. Prizes are given for most creative!

Jacob Wheeler / Angel of the Garbage Dump: December 7
2022-12-07 19:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Local author and Glen Arbor Sun publisher Jacob Wheeler will share his new book Angel of the Garbage Dump. This moving profile documents the work of Hanley Denning, a young woman from Maine who dedicated her life to humanitarian projects in Guatemala. Through her tireless efforts, Hanley helped thousands of children escape desperate poverty. Even after her tragic death, Hanley’s work continued to change the fortunes of some of our hemisphere’s most vulnerable citizens. Jacob will be joining us here after several readings in Guatemala. Copies of Jacob’s book will be available for sale, thanks to the Cottage Book Shop. His presentation will take place at 7:00 at the Glen Lake Library. For further information call the library, 231.326.5361 or visit www.glenlakelibrary.net

A Christmas Carol
2022-12-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2022-12-10 19:30 - 21:00 | Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd., Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
THE GLEN ARBOR PLAYERS PRESENT “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”
In the spirit of the Christmas season, we will be presenting “A Christmas Carol” on December 8-10 th at the Glen Lake Church, 4902 West Macfarlane in Glen Arbor. The play will be performed in a reader’s theater format with a very experienced cast. Each play will start at 7:30 pm and there is no charge for admission. Donations are accepted and refreshments will be served.
Incorporating the festivity of the season and the spirit of redemption, Charles Dicken’s classic tale has never been out of print since it’s release in 1843. The novel proved very effective in promoting renewed enthusiasm for the joys of Christmas in both Britain and America. A Christmas Carol has been adapted countless times for film, stage, opera and other media over the years. The story is one of the most read and watched in history.
The Glen Arbor Players will be performing the play as a re-enactment of the first show of the “Mayor of the Town” radio program which was broadcast starring Lionel Barrymore in 1942.
More information available at (231)409-4421 or www.GlenArborPlayers.org

The Duges Unplugged
2022-12-09 15:30 - 17:30 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Join us for live music from The Duges, this Friday, December 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Come hungry and enjoy 25% off a bottle of wine with your pizza order every Friday!

Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear: The Rest of the Story
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will present Picture-Perfect Sleeping Bear: The Rest of the Story at Glen Lake Community Library, 7 pm, on December 15th. Modeled after Paul Harvey’s famous radio program: And Now You Know the Rest of the Story, there is so much more to tell than what fit into the pages of our best-selling book. After a short introduction of the book, the following featured speakers will share funny and informative insight into our area history…
* Mike Bolton is a 4th generation resident and Large Animal Veterinarian. He will share “The County Line (and a River) Runs Through It! A Brief History of the Centennial Manning Farm.”
* Dave Taghon, an Empire resident all his life, has been instrumental in the creation of the Empire Area Museum. He will talk about Empire history, what’s preserved in the museum, and the museum’s 50th anniversary.
* Amy Ellison, a local massage therapist, will share behind-the-scenes stories of what it was like being a “clerkette” for her grandmother, Elsie Warnes. Elsie taught her young employees by sprinkling life’s lessons with lots of laughter.
* Dale DeVries is a retired Michigan school teacher, who has spent his retirement years photographing landscapes and wildlife. He will display some of his popular photos of the Sleeping Bear Dunes area and will offer photography tips to help you capture your own memories.
* Kerry Kelly, retired from DOW Chemical and current Chair of the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes will round out the program with park and Friends updates. We invite attendees to bring their own stories and photos to share. Photographs can be set out on tables or shared through a jump drive on a computer screen.
Shop for the special gift bundle, available online at: http://lifeofthesleepingbear.com/

Shop & Sweets Saturday 2022
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Glen Arbor, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Bring the family to shop local for the holidays while enjoying some festive treats, activities and specials available at participating businesses in Glen Arbor. Shop & Sweets Saturday will take place on December 17th from 10am-4pm. Dressing in Ugly Sweaters encouraged!
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Pop into these participating businesses:
Leelanau Coffee Roasting
Cottonseed Apparel
Cherry Republic
Glen Lake Salon
Inn & Trail Gourmet
Northwoods Hardware
Coastal
M22 Glen Arbor– offering sweet treats as well as M22 wine specials
Glen Arbor Wines will be offering complimentary chocolate fondue by Mel & Fell from 12-4pm along with our Christmas Marketplace and a special “Take Your Pets Pic With Santa” opportunity.

Want to participate and be added here? Questions about the event? Contact us at info@visitglenarbor.com

Pet Photos w/Santa
2022-12-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
In celebration of the Glen Arbor Chamber’s Shop & Sweets day, bring your pet to Glen Arbor Wines to visit Santa and snap a pic from 1 to 4 p.m.! Also, the last day of the Glen Arbor Wines Christmas mini market place and Mel & Fell (complimentary) chocolate fondue pop up.

Arts Tavern/Glen Arbor Wines Holiday Ugly (sweater) Karaoke Mash-Up!
2022-12-27 18:00 - 22:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Put on your ugliest holiday sweater, brush up on your holiday tunes and head to Glen Arbor Wines at 6 p.m. for karaoke, wine and light snacks. At 8 p.m. we’ll all cross the street and hit Art’s for dinner, drinks and voting on the ugliest sweater!

New Year's Eve Chicken & Waffles Pop-up Brunch
2022-12-31 08:00 - 12:00 | Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, 6548 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
New Year’s Eve Chicken & Waffles Pop-up Brunch being held on Saturday, December 31st, 8am-Noonish at the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast! Yuummmm…..Need we say more?

The menu includes: Cinnamon Sugar Waffles, Whipped Cream & Fruit, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Waffle and Hot Honey, Savory Cheddar Cornmeal Waffles with Poachie, Coffee and Cider.

Call or text Laura Cavender the Innkeeper with questions or to RSVP (231)631-3664. Please bring fancy brunch money; whatever seems fair/generous. The main focus on this brunch is fun and community. If you have no money, please still come. All are welcome.

NYE @ Glen Arbor Wines
2022-12-31 19:00 - 2023-01-01 00:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Glen Arbor Wines! We’ll kick it off with a Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese Bar and Sparkling Riesling Pana Cotta ($15 per person) prepared by our beloved Mel & Fell catering. At midnight bundle up and watch the Goofiest Ball Drop In the Universe from around our firepit.

New Year's Day Mimosas
2023-01-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 South Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan, 49636
Start the New Year with fresh-squeezed orange juice mimosas and light snacks at Glen Arbor Wines.

THE DUGES - BEL LAGO UNPLUGGED
2023-01-06 13:00 - 18:00 | Bel Lago, 6530 S LAKE SHORE DR, CEDAR, MI, 49621-9615, United States
Bel Lago Unplugged – the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month all winter long!
Join us on January 6th & 22nd from 3:30-5:30pm for live music from The Duges!
Stay for dinner, and take advantage of 25% off a bottle of wine with each pizza order.

Soup Sunday at French Valley
2023-01-08 12:00 - 17:00 | French Valley Vineyard, 3655 South French Road, cedar, MI, 49621, United States
Warm up after hitting our 2.5 miles of groomed trails with a bowl of our hot soup of the day! Every Sunday in January.

Chamber Officers Wanted: Coffee Gathering
2023-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Leelanau Coffee Roasters, 6443 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Our “small but mighty” organization has some shoes to fill!
Due to the recent passing of our beloved friend and Chamber President, Kathy Baarstad, we have an opening for a new President. Additionally, it is likely that Larry & Patricia Widmayer will not be able to serve us after January as Secretary and Treasurer.
We are looking for anyone interested in learning more about these open positions as Officers of the Glen Lake Chamber, to please join us at Leelanau Coffee Roasters on Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 at 10am.
See what the Board and Chamber has been up to by checking out our Meeting Mintues.
Any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
info@visitglenarbor.com
