SHOPtober 2023
Shop small ~ Eat local ~ Visit Glen Arbor.
All are invited to spend locally during the month of October for a chance to win Glen Arbor bucks.
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Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Tech Tuesday – Cyber Security: October 31
Tech Tuesday – Cyber Security: October 31
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, will be cybersecurity. Learn how to best manage the many security risks present in our daily digital routines. Steve Stanton of Leelanau Computer Repair will present an overview of best practices: detecting and avoiding email scams, preventing viruses and malware, password protections,
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Yen Yoga at Nature
Yen Yoga at Nature
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
2 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
Walk + Talk The Exhibits
Walk + Talk The Exhibits
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
Free
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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1 event,
Forging for Peace Project
Forging for Peace Project
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
Free
2 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Dr. Robert Van Dellen Reflections on Literature: November 7
Dr. Robert Van Dellen Reflections on Literature: November 7
Dr. Robert Van Dellen – Reflections on Literature: November 7 Dr. Robert Van Dellen will discuss his new book “Reflections on Literature: Exploring Meanings & Messages”. This first volume of a planned series explores the works of significant 20th century authors, including Virginia Woolf, Ernest Hemingway, George Orwell and more. Dr. Van Dellen is a
1 event,
Yen Yoga at Nature
Yen Yoga at Nature
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
2 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Northern Lights Presentation
Northern Lights Presentation
Due to popular demand, the location for Thursday night's Northern Lights presentation has been moved to Glen Arbor Town Hall, located at 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636. Northern Lights Presentation November 9, 7 pm https://glenarborart.org/.../northern-lights-presentation/ Realize your dream and catch the Northern Lights! Join Melissa F. Kaelin, the founder of the Michigan
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
2 events,
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Creative Wellness Retreat – Caring for Caregivers
Creative Wellness Retreat – Caring for Caregivers
How can creativity help one navigate the experience of caregiving for other humans? The Glen Arbor Arts Center's HeARTful Care: Nurturing the Caregiver's Soul Through Art is the second in a series of Creative Wellness retreats focused on increasing wellness through art practice. This retreat occurs on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 9 am -
$175
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Greeting Card Workshop
Greeting Card Workshop
Susan Schneider will lead this fun paper crafting workshop. Participants will create a charming holiday-themed card, perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones. All materials will be provided. Please register by Saturday, November 11 by calling 326-5361, or emailing [email protected].
Yen Yoga at Nature
Yen Yoga at Nature
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
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
3 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Glen Arbor Arts Center-Holiday Open House
Glen Arbor Arts Center-Holiday Open House
Join us for our Holiday Open house on November 17, 5–7 PM. Enjoy live music from the Suttons Bay Ukulele Orchestra. Find that perfect gift with our Small Works exhibition with over 120 local art works, refreshments, a bonfire, and a special Holiday Popup Store with handmade gifts!
Free
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2023 Holiday Open House
2023 Holiday Open House
The Glen Arbor Arts Center hosts a holiday open house on November 17, from 5 – 7 pm. Visitors can enjoy holiday music, refreshments and morsels while perusing the 2023 Small Works Holiday Exhibition, and the pop-up holiday store. In addition, the GAAC’s Art Wish Tree returns. Visitors can donate a wish to help with
Free
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
1 event,
Yen Yoga at Nature
Yen Yoga at Nature
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
1 event,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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PJ Party “Better than Black Friday” 2023
PJ Party “Better than Black Friday” 2023
Join us for this fun #shopsmall event Thanksgiving weekend, on Friday, November 24th, 2023. The PJ Party is an annual tradition in the Glen Arbor business district, where you are invited to wear your pajamas and come out for special sales and offers with participating local merchants for a “Better than Black Friday” shopping experience. Select businesses open early, this
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Bed Parade
Bed Parade
Among other holiday traditions in Glen Arbor, the fun and quirky Bed Parade returns the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24th from 9-9:30am.
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival
Join the Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District as we kick off the holiday season with the Third Annual Strolling Lights Festival. This fun family event is a great way to get in the festive spirit. This year, the cause is near and dear to the hearts of the customers and team of the Crystal River
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Friends of Glen Lake Library Book Sale
Friends of Glen Lake Library Book Sale
Come and browse a terrific selection of gently used but well loved books and puzzles at the Friend's Book Sale!
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Glen Arbor Holiday Market 2023
Glen Arbor Holiday Market 2023
Shop a curated variety of local artisan goods during the 2023 Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace, Thanksgiving weekend in Glen Arbor, MI.
Free
3 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Tech Tuesday – Gmail – November 28
Tech Tuesday – Gmail – November 28
This month’s focus for Tech Tuesday, presented by your four Leelanau County Libraries, is Gmail. Librarians Nellie Danke and Autumn Anderson from the Suttons Bay Bingham Public Library will demonstrate the many features of this popular email program. Their presentation will take place at 3:00 pm, in the Program Room at the Glen Lake Library
4 events,
Yen Yoga at Nature
Yen Yoga at Nature
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
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Ellie Harold: a painter’s pilgrimage
Ellie Harold: a painter’s pilgrimage
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing
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Ellie Harold: Monet, Mitchell & Me
Ellie Harold: Monet, Mitchell & Me
Painter Ellie Harold will discuss her new book, an account of her 2022 pilgrimage to Paris, seeking inspiration from a special exhibition of works by Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell. Her travels continued along the Seine River and the towns and countryside of Normandy. Equal parts travelogue and personal meditation, the book explores her ongoing
Free
4 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
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Pam Spicer – artist open house
Pam Spicer – artist open house
The Glen Lake Library will host local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in the library's Program Room. Light refreshments will be served.
Free
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Pam Spicer: artist open house
Pam Spicer: artist open house
Join us for an open house with local artist Pam Spicer, whose paintings are now on display in our Program Room. Her paintings translate shadow, light and vivid color found in nature into landscapes and still-lifes layered with subtlety and depth. Pam earned a BFA in design from Alma College, and worked for many years
Free
3 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
Live Music Fridays
Live Music Fridays
Live music on Friday evenings from 5-8pm at Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor. Featuring rotating talent.
Free
3 events,
Biking Tours
Biking Tours
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
$7 – $25
Walk + Talk The Exhibits
Walk + Talk The Exhibits
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
Free
