Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Volunteer Preservation Project

Our 9th trip to North Manitou to work on preservation projects on Cottage Row, a series of resort cottages sitting along the bluff, from the 1800s. Come for a minimum of 3 nights or more. opportunities for hikes and beautiful sunsets! Fills up quickly and preference is given to previous volunteers so sign up soon.

Center Gallery: Joan Richmond Channels Van Gogh

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

Traverse City painter Joan Richmond returns to Center Gallery with a new body of work inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s directive to listen “to the still voice of nature.” This show of gouache paintings opens Friday, Aug. 18 with an artist’s reception, 6 p.m. Center Gallery is located at 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor.

Free

Horse and Wagon Tours of Port Oneida

4:00 pm & 5:30 Registration required. Explore Port Oneida by horse and wagon! Guided tours learning the history of this significant late 1800s agricultural community. Reservation only – call 231-334-6103. Tours start from the Olsen Farm, 3 miles N. of Glen Arbor.

$3 – $20

Center Gallery: Mark Meyer Chases 'Leelanau Light'

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

Traverse City painter Mark Meyer chases “The Light of Leelanau: Reflection, Refraction, Surface,” an exhibition of new oil paintings at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The show opens Friday, Sept. 1 with a 6 p.m. artist’s reception; and continues until Sept. 14. Meyer’s process begins with outdoor sketches and photography, which are

Free

Member/Volunteer Dessert Potluck and Public Barn Dance

Celebrate the end of a great summer of projects and programs! Join us at the Olsen Farm for a potluck dessert at 5:30 pm, and a barn dance open to the public at 7 pm. The public is invited to come and learn more about Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.

Painting Demonstration

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

Traverse City painter Mark Meyer will conduct a demonstration of his process, tools and technique on Sunday, Sept. 3, 1 p.m. at Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor. The demonstration is open to the public. Meyer’s exhibition of new oil paintings, “The Light of Leelanau: Reflection, Refraction, Surface,” is on display at Center

Free

Center Gallery: Rock, Scissors, Paper

Center Gallery at Lake Street Studios

“Rock, Scissors, Paper” brings the work of three visual artist working in narrative forms to Center Gallery, 6023 S. Lake St., Glen Arbor, from Sept. 15 - October 8. A reception to open the exhibition is Friday, Sept. 15, 6 - 8 p.m. Visual art is a powerful tool for telling stories, and each of

Free

TIN CAN TOURISTS "SHADOW OF THE BEAR RALLY"

Indigo Bluffs RV Park & Resort 6760 W. Empire Hwy, Empire, MI, United States

The Tin Can Tourists Open House is open to the public on Saturday September 16th, from 12 noon to 3pm showcasing Approximately 40 vintage trailers and coaches ranging in age from the 1930’s to the 1980’s can be toured during this one-day event.

Free

WOW at The Inn

Little Traverse Inn 149 E Harbor Hwy, Maple City, MI, United States

Check out this great event benefiting Wings of Wonder at the Little Traverse Inn.

12-7pm on Saturday, Sept. 16th
there will be Local Vendors and Artists under the "big top" with family friendly activities.
Live music and Food throughout the afternoon.

Free

Volunteer Project: Adopt-a-Highway

We adopted M-22 in the historic district. Come and walk the fields of Port Oneida and help keep it clean by picking up litter! Meet at the Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Hwy, 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. Twice a year we help keep Port Oneida beautiful by picking up litter along M-22.

Reading of The Lake and The Lost Girl by Jacquelyn Vincent, a Michigan native

Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI, United States

The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host a reading by Michigan native Jacquelyn Vincenta, author of The Lake and the Lost Girl, on Friday, September 29, at 7:00 pm.
Set in northern Michigan, the novel has received rave reviews from readers and critics alike.

Free

Heeding the Call: Michigan Interfaith Power and Light 2017 Conference

Michigan Interfaith Power and light will be holding their 2017 Conference in East Lansing! The conference will feature congregations and individuals on the front lines of climate action sharing their stories about solar, energy efficiency, water protection and water justice, ethical eating, and advocacy. This event will feature Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll, Sr.,

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