Hungry Ducks Farm! From farm animals to our Carousel, Charlevoix’s latest attraction is a great place to enjoy a summer afternoon with the whole family. Stop by and enjoy a picnic in the pavilion or spend the day wandering through the museum. One wrist band is good for unlimited rides, access to each interactive petting farm, and views of historical collections of antique toys and dolls, doll houses, quilts, and more! Children will be entranced by the model trains and animals; parents will enjoy family time spent in the fresh air. You can find the farm located one mile down from Castle Farms. Come experience the farm for yourself, we can’t wait to see you!
We can supply entertainment for your event or we can produce an entire event for you.
Home Again is an upscale resale store designed to generate revenue to support the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. All inventory is donated! We accept gently used upscale items such as artwork, furniture, books, albums, pottery, jewelry and household items. Please consider supporting our store AND the Charlevoix Area Humane Society by donating today. Our four-legged friends appreciate it. (We do, too!)
Keeping the history of East Jordan and the surrounding area alive.
Board / Membership meetings are 2nd Wednesday at 6:00 PM at various locations.
Downtown museum open during business hours of City Hall on Main Street.
Antrim Conservation District serves the county by providing relevant, unbiased factual information and best practices to enhance and conserve our county’s natural capital.
The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix sits on 400′ of lakefront with a beautifully manicured lawn perfect for your wedding ceremony and can be used throughout the evening. Classy and elegant, our indoor and outdoor wedding venue features large windowed doors that allow for fabulous 180 degree of the lake and downtown. The entire event space is privately yours for exclusive use by you and your guests.
Jordan Valley Glassworks is a working art studio offering a range of glass items starting with delicate jewelry items, and goes all the way to large wall hangings. In between are free form sculptures and vases, stained and blown glass chandeliers, seasonal stained glass wall hangings and blown ornaments, one-of-a-kind paperweights with outstanding examples of torch work, lawn ornaments, custom stained glass chandeliers in both stained and blown glass; lamp shades; and in the more mundane artifacts are hand mirrors, baskets, and jewel/trinket boxes, and more. We can also take the cremation remains of loved ones or pets and encase them in glass so you can have them forever in a very special place.
You are invited to stop by Jordan Valley Glassworks to watch the artists work blowing glass. The gallery is open seven days a week. Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Items in the gallery are available for sale.
“Sail Charlevoix (Lake Charlevoix Mariners, Inc.) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable educational organization, dedicated to supporting the development and access to youth and adult sailing opportunities for our community. Since 1985, we have served hundreds of students every year, many of whom wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to access Lake Charlevoix without our affordable programs and two, Boyne City and Charlevoix locations. We aim to offer students of all levels, a learn-to-sail (or race) program, with an on-the-water and classroom approach, while providing a safe, informative, and hands-on experience for all.”
Sponsored by the East Jordan Garden Club, this long running Farmer’s Market is an important part of the East Jordan Community. Held every Thursday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the East Jordan Tourist Park. Vendors of all kinds gather with their baked good, fresh picked fruits and veggies, crafts, honey, pure maple syrup and much more.
A non-profit organization providing year-round programs, experiences, and companionship to children with cancer and their families, at no cost.
Preserving our Jordan One River Bag at a Time. Provide trash collection and returnable totes at access sites on the Jordan River.
Kiersten’s Ride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing help, hope, and healing through suicide prevention programs in Northern Lower Michigan. We are committed to raising awareness in our community so that future acts of suicide may be prevented.
The Sweaty Yeti 5K Family Fun Run benefits the Barber-Galvin Memorial Scholarship Fund
Northern Homes is an affordable housing developer and we provide home-buyer education and foreclosure prevention services.
The EJ legacy dates back to 1883 when William E. Malpass
and his father-in-law, Richard W. Round, established a
foundry on the shores of Lake Charlevoix in the town of
East Jordan. Known as East Jordan Iron Works for over 125
years, the company has become an international leader in
the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions
for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility
networks.
The Visitor Center features various exhibits about the history,
process, products, and global presence of the company.
Come visit us today.
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Other times by appointment
A premier wedding barn and event venue in Northern Michigan. Located in East Jordan, Michigan, Jordan Valley Barn is a short distance from Gaylord, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City and Traverse City. Just one mile from Lake Charlevoix, this beautiful venue overlooks the Jordan River Valley and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of nature preserve. Jordan Valley Barn provides a beautiful outdoor ceremony site with seating for 250 and a majestic 4,400 square foot barn, creating an elegant yet rustic setting for both ceremony and reception use. A unique feature about the Jordan Valley Barn wedding venue is the 3,000 square foot 4 bedroom/4 bathroom Guesthouse on site. This prime destination is perfect for celebrating your special day.
For more information: http://www.jordanvalleybarn.com/
A working studio & warehouse for turning good junk into great decor. Discover everything from salvage finds to finished, repurposed, one-of-a-kind items to inspire your cottage, vintage or industrial style. Custom design, build and finishing services available. DIY workshops offered for individuals or small groups.
Open all year.
Straddle Books produces children’s books featuring true animal stories with happy endings. Books are available in East Jordan at Jordan River Arts Council, Books N Things, The Maple Tree and Stonehedge Gardens between East Jordan and Ironton.
A Matter of Taste is built around an outstanding reputation of creatively catering and the ability to produce dream weddings, elegant parties, and inspirational corporate events. Our team of experts are exceptional because of their passion to service a seamless culinary experience.
LOCATION
Matter of Taste is located in Ellsworth, Michigan at a legendary facility known as Tapawingo. This intimate venue sits on a breathtaking, lakefront property located less than 45 minutes north of Traverse City. Exceptional dining experience and remarkable natural surroundings, quickly becoming one of the most sought after wedding ceremony locations in northern Michigan.
Weddings,
Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate events
Anniversary Parties
Family Celebrations
The combination of exceptional dishes, experienced chefs and the beautiful property make your every decision “A Matter of Taste”.
Otis Pottery 01691 M-66 N East Jordan, MI 49727 HOURS Sunday noon-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Winter hours vary. Please call (231) 536-7856 before your visit to make sure we will be open.)
Works to protect the scenic and natural character of northern Michigan and to provide environmental education opportunities for area children.
The Jordan Valley Community Band is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary during the 2020 season. The band will hold a special 30th Anniversary Concert on May 3rd at 7:00 PM. Our volunteer musicians range from students to senior citizens that rehearse at the East Jordan High School Band room on Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. Rebecca Palmiter directs this group of musicians who represent Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego Counties. The annual winter concert is the first Sunday in December, the annual spring concert is the first Sunday in May. These concerts are held at the East Jordan High School auditorium at 3:00 PM (May 2020 Concert at special time – 7:00 PM) and are free. Following the May concert, the audience is cordially invited to an Afterglow to celebrate our anniversary. During the month of July, the band performs in the bandshell in East Jordan’s Memorial Park on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. New members are always welcome. For further information, call Rebecca Palmiter, Director at 231-675-0543. The Jordan Valley Community Band is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra mission is to inspire, entertain and educate through live, professional, community-connected orchestral programming.
Ellsworth Elementary. Our school which is part of the Ellsworth Community School district, houses students in grades PK-5. Recognized by the Center for Michigan as the 5th out of over 600 elementary buildings in Michigan, we pride ourselves on academic achievement, small class sizes, and individual attention for every student.
In addition to traditional curriculum offerings, all students receive instruction in art, music, physical education, and computers. After-care is available to all students as part of our Club Lancer Program.
Ellsworth Middle/High School. Our school which is part of the Ellsworth Community School district, houses students in grades 6-12. Recognized by the Center for Michigan, State of Michigan, and US News & World Reports as one of the best schools in Michigan, we pride ourselves on academic achievement, small class sizes, and individual attention for every student.
In addition to traditional curriculum offerings, students can also participate in Agriscience, Graphic Design, Art, Building Trades, and our award winning Lancer Leap program. Free after school tutoring is available for all students.
Ebenezer Christian School was founded in 1945 by people of faith who wanted the Holy Bible to be the basis for the education of their children. We are a non denominational school who is open to all faiths.
Ebenezer Christian Preschool was founded in 2002. The preschool uses Zoo Phonics which is a method developed to make children strong readers at an early age. Research supports the focus of phonics in early reading programs and has many educational benefits for the student’s future.
We offer strings programs through the Crooked Tree Art Center for grades 3rd-8th Grade. Our students also participate in the public school band program grades 5th-8th.
Our students will be using iPad’s during the school year which will be integrated into their current curriculum. These will allow students to take advantage of teachable moments as well as have access to endless education at the touch of a finger. The teacher will incorporate online learning in all subjects and utilize apps that are created specifically for education.
Though we are a small school, we offer a great education in a loving environment and we strive to be an extension of the home. Please feel free to visit our website as well as our facebook page for more information.
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