Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

River Club Glen Arbor Targets June Opening Announces Exciting Job Opportunities
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Glen Arbor, MI, Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor, MI – May 6, 2024—River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA), located on the Crystal River, is thrilled to announce its grand opening mid-June.
RCGA will offer an all-new dining experience featuring delicious and healthy Mexican-inspired eats, signature drinks from the Caddy Shack bar, riverfront and Sky Deck seating, a concert stage, a beautifully landscaped 18-hole mini-golf course and a gift shop loaded with stuff to make everyone smile.
“We’re beyond excited to launch this new entertainment experience to the good people of Northern Michigan. Our hope is that families and friends have as much fun enjoying the park as we’ve had building it” stated Mike Sheldon, Founder & CEO.
“The Crystal River is a gem not everyone has daily access to. So now folks can have a front row seat to enjoy a good meal and their favorite drink all while watching the fish, birds and kayakers go by. Then for some friendly competition your group can play a custom designed Michigan-inspired mini-golf course. The nice thing about a putting course is it’s fun whether you’re seven or 97” added Sheldon.
“We’re committed to providing locals and tourists with a relaxing day in the park. Our hope is that you, your parents, your kids and someday their kids, will develop fond memories at River Club” stated Gina Sheldon.
“It’s hard to describe us in a sentence or two, there’s just so much going on. It’ll be like a party in someone’s really cool backyard” stated Chuck Damman, Partner, Park Operations.
To ensure an unforgettable experience, RCGA is looking for happy and hard-working people to fill various positions. To mix things up a bit, RCGA is throwing a Job Fair/Party in the Park on Saturday, May 18, from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The event will provide an opportunity to meet the team, get an exclusive firsthand tour of the park and learn how the RCGA team works with and treats people. On top of that, all attendees will get to play a few holes just for the fun of it! Oh, and there’s a goody bag chocked full of RCGA swag!
The Club offers signing and incentive bonuses, great compensation, flexible scheduling, staff meals, discounts, and a party-like atmosphere for all employees. Who’s needed:
• Prep Cooks (in a brand-new kitchen)
• Food Servers (who like to smile!)
• Bartenders (who smile because they make so much $)
• Porters, Bussers & Dishwashers (who get to enjoy great music/fun people)
• Gift Shop Representatives (who’ll sell really cool stuff)
For those unable to attend the Job Fair, applications can be submitted via email to hello@rcglenarbor.com.
For more information about RCGA, please visit www.rcglenarbor.com or call Mike Sheldon at 310-200-7000.

Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes Annual Spring Training
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Empire Township Hall, 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, 49630, United States
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes annual spring training is a once-a-year chance for volunteers to hear the latest park news from park staff and important safety tips from park safety experts. The 1 pm general training will be followed by 2 pm breakout sessions for Adopt-A-Trail, Adopt-A-Beach, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Preventative Search and Rescue, and the Track Chair program.
For those unable to attend, we will be streaming and recording the general session. More information on this option will be available later.
Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes volunteers logged over 11,000 hours in 2023 through twelve Friends organized programs including Adopt-A-Beach, Adopt-A-Trail, and Adopt-A-River. Thanks to the efforts of dedicated Friends volunteers, 2,360 pounds of trash was collected by Adopt-A-Beach volunteers, and 2,905 hours were logged on the Sleeping Bear Dunes trails by volunteers keeping visitors safe and cleaning the park trails. The Preventive Search and Rescue team made over 30,000 contacts with visitors making sure they are prepared for distance hikes within the park. Friends volunteers also maintain the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail; grooming it for cross-country skiing in the winter and blowing off debris, fixing erosion, and removing downed trees during the hiking and biking seasons.
More information on volunteer opportunities with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, can be found at friendsofsleepingbear.org.

Anderson's Market 30th Year Anniversary
2024-05-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Anderson’s Market
Join us in the parking lot for live music, food and fun

Left Foot Charley Wine & Cider Pairing Dinner
2024-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join Broomstack as we celebrate plates inspired by the creativity of Left Foot Charley Wine & Cider for a special Pairing Dinner on Monday, May 20th at 6pm. Price TBD. Reservations are required. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Please call 231-228-8869 to reserve your seat or discuss menus.

Home Organization with Ali LeJeune
2024-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Ali, a T-C based professional organizer and home simplification expert will discuss how to bring calm and clarity to your spaces. Utilizing a unique combination of philosophies, Ali will offer practical guidance to help you better manage the clutter in your life.

Biking Tours
2024-05-21 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-23 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-24 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-25 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-28 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-30 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-05-31 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-06-01 09:30 - 23:30 and 1 more date | 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.

Designing with Nature for People and Planet
2024-05-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Glen Arbor Town Hall, MI, United States
The Glen Lake Garden Club will host a special program about native landscape design on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm the Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 Western Avenue. The program is free and open to the public.
Wes Landon, ASLA, and principal of Native Edge in Grand Rapids will present “Designing with Nature for People + Planet”. Native Edge is a landscape architectural design firm specializing in ecologically inspired designs for a wide range of projects from private homes to urban plazas. Widely recognized for his expertise, Landon’s projects aim to create resilient natural environments which serve both people and nature. His talk will illustrate how such planning can organize and bring a vision to life for homes, businesses or community outdoor spaces.
Following his one-hour talk, Landon will be available to answer questions.
The garden club has served the Glen Lake area for over 45 years with numerous beautification projects that include summer plantings throughout downtown Glen Arbor, greening of the Carl Olson Bridge for the holidays, maintaining the outdoor spaces at the Glen Lake Community Library, MDOT highway clean up, invasive plant awareness, and maintaining a prairie garden at Old Settler’s Park in Maple City.

Yen Yoga at Nature
2024-05-22 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-05-29 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-05 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 at the M22 Wine Patio ft. Jimmy Olson
2024-05-25 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Stop by the M22 Wine Patio Saturday, May 25th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Jimmy Olson!
Meet Jimmy Olson – a multi-talented artist with a knack for improvisation and a rhythm that gets the people moving. Jimmy draws inspiration from an array of music genres such as classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, dance pop and soul, and is no stranger to a good boogie woogie or a rock & roll tune. At just 35 years old, he has already been performing solo and with bands for nearly two decades. With his songwriting, producing, and performing skills all finely honed, Jimmy is a true force to be reckoned with. Whether he’s banging out beats on his keys or pouring his heart out on the mic, Jimmy’s passion for music shines through in every note he plays.
Grab a glass or flight of wine, sit back and enjoy a great evening in Glen Arbor!

Drew Hale Concert at Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse
2024-05-26 | Broomstack Kitchen & Taphouse, 172 W Burdickville Rd, Maple City, MI, 49664
Join Broomstack as we celebrate the Start of Summer with a concert featuring local artist Drew Hale on Sunday, May 26th. Reservations are required. Price does not include tax or gratuity. Please call 231-228-8869 to reserve your seat.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with Shelby and David
2024-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us at the M22 Wine Patio, Sunday May 26th from 3-5pm for live music featuring Shelby and David.
They play a variety of music and with an appreciation for every genre, their sets are always a good time for everyone!
Grab a flight or glass of wine, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of fun in Glen Arbor!

Tech Tuesday at Glen Lake Library
2024-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Corey Buchan of BuchanTech will discuss and demonstrate the many functions of the Apple iPad. Bring your own iPad, and your questions. The workshop is part of the ongoing Tech Tuesday series hosted by the public libraries of Leelanau County.

Spring Chamber Connect
2024-05-30 17:00 - 19:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us on May 30th from 5-7pm at M22’s Wine Patio in Glen Arbor, MI for an unforgettable “Spring Chamber Connect” event! Members of the community, local businesses, and organizations are invited to gather for a delightful social hour hosted by the Glen Lake Chamber.
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the chamber community, learn about exciting business updates, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the chamber, Chamber Connect welcomes all to come together and support each other. Attendance is free and open to both Chamber and Non-Chamber members. We encourage existing members to bring along a non-member, neighbor, friend, or colleague to share in the experience and expand our network.
Also, we are excited to honor “The District” for being named as “Leelanau Business of the Year” in addition to kicking off the Summer season of business in the Glen Lake area. Mark your calendars and join us at Spring Chamber Connect for an evening of camaraderie, collaboration, and celebration!

Jane Elder: Wilderness, Water and Rust
2024-05-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Author and environmentalist Jane Elder will discuss her newly published book. It weaves together memories from her life in the upper Midwest with nearly fifty years of environmental policy work, presenting a unique insider’s perspective into the quest to protect the Great Lakes. Her book also charts a more sustainable path moving forward, offering a bold alternative to the “boom and bust” cycle of resource extraction that have led to both environmental and economic challenges. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Ms. Elder’s talk is presented in partnership with the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Ode to Asparagus
2024-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Come celebrate the Empire Asparagus Festival with your “in-speared” verse. Call the library for details on how to submit your poem @ 231.326.5361. Audience Choice prizes will be awarded.

Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | M22 Outdoor Wine Patio, 6298 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI, 49636, United States
Join us for Live Music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch on Saturday, June 1st from 3-5pm.
Enjoy a large pour or flight of our M22 Wines while listening to live music! With 15 wines, hard cider, and non-alcoholic options available, there is something for everyone!
André is a local singer-songwriter/comedian who has been playing in the area since 1998. A mix of original and cover songs conducive to sipping wine!
Have a fun and relaxing evening with great music, friends and family, and wine with live music at the M22 Wine Patio with André Villoch

Walk + Talk The Exhibits
2024-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | MI, United States
A guided walk-and-talk through the Glen Arbor Arts Center’s new exhibit, In Translation, takes place September 2 and October 14, 11 am. Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC gallery manager, leads a conversational tour of the exhibit. In Translation explores how visual artists translate the human and natural worlds, current events, and contemporary social issues through their art work.
The Walk + Talk will also include conversation about The Side Of The Road, an exhibition of abstract landscapes by Alice Moss. These mixed media paintings are in the GAAC Lobby Gallery.
No one walks into a gallery and fully understands what the exhibiting artists intended to say with their work. During this one-hour program, Bearup-Neal will talk about both exhibits’ themes; shed light on artists’ statements; and explore how artists use materials to communicate meaning; or make an idea more dynamic. Visitors will leave with a fuller understanding, and appreciation of the exhibit.
A grant from the Michigan Humanities Council provides support for the In Translation project. The Walk + Talk is free. The GAAC is located at 6031 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. For more information go to GlenArborArt.org / EVENTS.

Forging for Peace Project
2024-06-03 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.

Glen Arbor Farmers Market
2024-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 | MI
The Glen Arbor Farmers Market is held every Tuesday morning from 9 AM – 1 PM, June 4th – September 10th. The market location is behind the Glen Arbor Township Hall at 6394 W. Western Ave, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636. Enjoy a wide varitey of quality vendors, farmers and producers.

Dr. Robert Van Dellen: Odes to Earth
2024-06-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, 49630, United States
Dr. Van Dellen will discuss the lessons presented by five of our most eloquent nature writers: Annie Dillard, Rick Bass, Terry Tempest Williams, Barry Lopez, and Bill McKibben.
