Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle – Thursday, August 1 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Paddle Antrim hosts community paddles in in various locations out on the water trail including Ellsworth, Central Lake, Bellaire, and Elk Rapids. We invite all paddlers to get out on the water!
Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.

Ellsworth Concerts on the Square
2024-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Foghorn Jazz

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy some fabulous music in the beautiful Ellsworth Community Square. Concerts are free of charge and to be enjoyed by all.

Bellaire Community Paddle with Short's Brewery Company
2024-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | MI
Bellaire Community Paddle With Short’s Brewing Company – Thursday, August 15 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Paddle Antrim hosts community paddles in in various locations out on the water trail including Ellsworth, Central Lake, Bellaire, and Elk Rapids. We invite all paddlers to get out on the water!
Paddle Antrim encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. These paddles last approximately one hour on the water, are free, and no pre-registration is required. All paddlers must bring their own craft/boat, paddle, and pfd (life jacket). As with all Paddle Antrim events, pfds must be properly worn at all times. All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water.

Kiersten's Ride
2024-08-17 | Chandler Hill Campground, 2930 Magee Rd, Boyne Falls, MI, 49713, United States
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. We are committed to educating the communities so that lives may be saved.
More info: https://kierstensride.org/

Paddle Antrim
2024-09-12 17:00 - 2024-09-14 17:00 | Antrim County Chain of Lakes, MI, United States
Registration will open Spring 2024
The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose your own adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles.
The Paddle Antrim Festival is Presented By:

Business After Hours
2024-09-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Jordan Valley Outfitters, 311 North Lake Street, East Jordan , MI, 49727, United States
Join us for some fun at Jordan Valley Outfitters in East Jordan. Have you ever wanted to try a Stand Up Paddleboard or wanted to see if you like Kayaking? JVO will have some equipment on the lake for you to try. There will also be some great food sponsored by BC Pizza of East Jordan.

Sponsored by: Jordan Valley Outfitters & BC Pizza
FREE to East Jordan Chamber Members
$10 for Not-Yet-Members

Extra parking at the East Jordan Tourist Park

GLCO presents Nancy Stagnitta Jazz Trio in free recital
2024-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, 49770, United States
Nancy Stagnitta brings her jazz trio to Petoskey for an afternoon of American standards, Latin jazz, and original tunes. This performance, free of charge, is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday Series of small orchestra ensembles in neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The 4 PM concert will be held at Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey on Sunday September 22, 2024.
Nancy, principal flutist for the GLCO and Traverse City Philharmonic (TC Phil), is on the faculty of Interlochen and is a leading global crossover artist in jazz and classical music.
Bassist Jack Dryden, is in demand throughout Michigan, is with the TC Phil Jazz Orchestra and has played for years at the Chateau Chantal Jazz at Sunset series and Traverse City’s new Alluvion.
Bryn Roberts is the Jazz Piano Chair at Interlochen Arts Academy. An acclaimed composer and international performer and collaborator, he has toured globally with his own groups and with some of the world’s finest musicians.

GLCO presents Beethoven's Night concert
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Night concert on Saturday October 5th.
Internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso, Dmitri Berlinsky takes center stage in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s concert, Beethoven’s Night, on Saturday October 5th at 7 PM at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor, Petoskey.
The all-Beethoven concert, under the direction of Maestro Libor Ondras, will include the Coriolan Overture, Violin Concerto in D major with Dmitri Berlinsky, and Symphony No. 7.
Tickets (Assigned seating at $35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org/concerts/ or at 231-487 -0010. Call for complimentary tickets for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under.

GLCO presents Beethoven's Night concert
2024-10-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Night with Beethoven’s Symphony No7, Coriolan Overture, and Violin Concerto on Saturday October 5 at 7 PM at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to bring internationally acclaimed violinist Dmitri Berlinsky to our northern Michigan audiences performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto!
Mr. Berlinsky arrived on the international scene as the youngest winner in the history of the Paganini International Violin Competition in Genoa, Italy. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia into a family of musicians, Mr. Berlinsky began studying the violin with his father. At a very early age he appeared as soloist with the St. Petersburg Symphony and the Moscow Philharmonic. Since then, he has performed with the most prestigious orchestras worldwide.
For tickets (assigned seating at $35, $45, $65) visit glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-001. Call for complimentary tickets for students 18 and under, Veterans, and active service members.

After Market Farmers Market
2024-10-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 11:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
An extended Farmers Market will take place on Thursday evening at the Tourist Park Building from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM on October 10th and 17th. Handmade items, fall fruits and veggies, and more.

Business After Hours
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come see what’s new at the Jordan River Arts Council. Light snacks, great networking and tours of the building.
FREE for EJ Chamber Members $10 Not-Yet-Members

Business After Hours
2024-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come and see all the new building updates at the Jordan River Arts Council as they host a Business After Hours. The JRAC will also be having the “Drawn to Nature” exhibit for everyone to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served.

Sponsored by: Jordan River Arts Council
Free – Chamber Members
$10 for Not-Yet-Members

East Jordan State of the Community
2024-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join East Jordan leaders for the East Jordan State of the Community Forum. Held at the East Jordan Community Auditorium (at E.J. Middle/High School). Hear about all the wonderful things happening in the community of East Jordan. A boxed lunch will be served for either take out or to be eaten at the school cafeteria following the event.
Reservations must be made to attend the event.
231-536-7351

Impact100 LTB Workshop for Prospective Grant Applicants
2024-10-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Emmet and Charlevoix County non-profits interested in applying for a $100,000 grant in January 2025 can attend a free workshop on Thursday, October 31 from 2-4 at the Charlevoix Public Library. An identical workshop will be held at Birchwood Country Club in Harbor Springs on Wednesday, October 30. Register for a workshop at https://impact100ltb.org/events/
Impact100 awards high-impact, sustainable grants in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties, and members pool their $1,000 annual dues and award grant(s) of at least $100,000 to area nonprofits in five Focus Areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. As over 200 women have already joined this new LTB chapter, at least two grants of at least $100,000 will be awarded at their first Annual Awards in August 6, 2025. Membership closes December 15. Prospective members or grant applicants can learn more at Impact100LTB.org

Community Trunk-or-Treat in Ellsworth
2024-10-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Ellsworth Community Park, Ellsworth, Michigan, 49729
Bring the family to Ellsworth for some Halloween fun. Community Park will have treats, games and fun, along with other events happening in downtown Ellsworth.

Business After Hours
2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center and the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce would love for you to join us for a Business After Hours at the Teen Zone. Come in and see all the wonderful things going on at The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center. Enjoy some great food and have some fun!
Sponsored by: The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center
FREE – Chamber Members
$10 – Not-Yet-Members

Business After Hours
2024-11-07 17:00 - 18:30 | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join us at The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center on November 7th for fun, networking and fabulous snacks.
Come see what The Depot Teen Center is all about. Located at the Teen Zone, Main Street, East Jordan

GLCO presents The Drumheads in Percussion Ensemble in free Sunday Series recital
2024-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, 401 S Park, Boyne City, MI, United States
GLCO presents the Drumheads Percussion Ensemble
Enjoy the many sounds of percussion with The Drumheads from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. The free concert is part of the GLCO’s Sunday Series, bringing recitals of small ensembles to six neighbor venues in Emmet and Charlevoix Counties. The concert will take place at 4 PM on Sunday, November 10th at the Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, located at 401 S. Park St.
Tim Mocny, Bob Sagan, and Timm Johnson will perform favorites, reimagined classics, video game music and more in creative percussion arrangements with drums, glockenspiel, marimba, cymbals, and “found” instruments. There is something for everyone and all ages in this dynamic performance.
The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a nonprofit professional orchestra headquartered in Petoskey. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or 231-487-0010.

Northern Michigan Chorale presents "Journey Through the Years in Song"
2024-11-16 19:00 - 20:15 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Northern Michigan Chorale presents Journey Through the Years in Song, Saturday November 16th at 7 pm, and Sunday November 17th at 3 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. Tickets ($15 general public, $12 for students and seniors, free for age 10 and under) for the 42nd fall concert for this long-running community group are available from Chorale members, or at the GLCFA Box office 231-439-2610 www.greatlakescfa.org. They will also be available at the door. The group is directed by Kay Kline and accompanied by Cynda Coleman. The concert is presented with generous support from NorthGoods in downtown Petoskey and from community supporters. For further information, visit www.nmchorale.org.

Northern Michigan Chorale presents Journey Through the Years in Song concert
2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States

Pre-Black Friday Ladies Night
2024-11-21 17:00 - 21:00 | East Jordan Businesses, MI, 49727, United States
Start at Billie’s Floral to pick up your “Punch Card” and end at the Violet Pear to turn in your punch cards. Each shopper MUST get a punch from every store on the shopping trail to be eligible for the drawing. Each business on the shopping trail will be donating a $20 Gift Card/Certificate and one winner will receive all of the gift cards.
Participating Businesses
Billie’s Floral – 319 S. Lake Street
The Violet Pear – 101 Main Street, A
Miss Vintage Twist – 109 Main Street
Iron Goat Coffee – 101 Main Street
The EJ Shoppe – 122 Main Street
Jordan River Arts Council & Deer Creek Junk – 301 Main Street
The Inner Structure – 319 S. Lake Street
Books and Things – 104 Jordan Street
Sunny Side Up Tanning – 124 Main Street
Jordan Valley Outfitters – 311 N. Lake Street

Small Business Saturday
2024-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Anywhere You Are
Shop & Support small local business. Visit the many small stores and shops, eat at a local restaurant, support local businesses.

Lion's Lighted Christmas Village
2024-12-01 - 2025-01-05 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Drive through the East Jordan Tourist Park to view the many lighted displays.
Get your business, organization, church, family, friends to create a display. There is no fee to have a display.
Sponsored by the East Jordan Lion’s Club

Jubilee of Trees for 501C3's
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Everyone is welcome to celebrate the holidays at the Jubilee of Trees for 501C3’s. The Boathouse will be bright with decorated Christmas Trees that have been decorated and donated by local groups, clubs, churches, individuals and businesses. The trees will be bid on via Silent Auction with the winning bidder choosing which Chamber Members 501C3 will receive their donation. This event will also be combined with the Holiday Business After Hours sponsored by EJ. Hors d’oeuvers, networking and fun for all.
Entry by donation to benefit local food pantry’s

GLCO presents Messiah by Candlelight concert
2024-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Join us on Thursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th for a cherished decades-long holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents a concert featuring Handel’s masterpiece, Messiah. The performance will be at 7 p.m. on both nights at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey.

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus (GLCO) and guest soloists, led by Director André Strydom, will join the orchestra led by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Maestro Libor Ondras. The concert also includes Schubert’s Magnificat and Mozart’s Sleigh Ride.

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a non-profit organization headquartered in downtown Petoskey. Tickets from $35 – $65 are available at www.glcorchestra.org. The concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

GLCO presents free Sunday Series Recital
2025-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, 501 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) presents free Sunday Series Recital
A chamber quartet and trio will be featured in a recital at 4 PM Sunday January 12th at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, located at 501 E. Mitchell St. This performance, free of charge, is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday Series of small orchestra ensembles in neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties.

A clarinet quartet will be led by Jane Bennett-Winchester. The recital also includes a trio with Lynn Hansen (oboe), Brian Carter (horn), and Cheryl Staats (piano).
The Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a nonprofit professional orchestra headquartered in Petoskey. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or 231-487-0010.

Don & Eileen Klein Trail Winter Open House
2025-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 | FOJ Watershed Center, 101 Union Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Friday, January 24 5-7pm
Friends of the Jordan Watershed Center
Join Little Traverse Conservancy and Friends of the Jordan River Watershed Center along with other partners who brought the Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail to reality this past summer. Light refreshments will be offered and the solar lanterns will lure you to explore the trail as darkness falls. You can either walk the trail by yourself or with a local guide leaving on the half hour.

Chamber Annual Meeting/Dinner/Auction/Awards
2025-01-25 17:30 - 21:30 | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Meeting/Dinner/Auction/Awards at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix. Dinner will be catered by Grey Gables Catering. Awards and Citizen of the Year will be announced.

Mom 2 Mom & Craft Sale
2025-02-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Mill Street Campus, 951 Mill Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come shop the Mom 2 Mom sale for everything your kiddos might need. We will also have craft vendors selling their handmade craft items.
Location is the East Jordan Mill Street Campus (old EJ Middle School)
Sponsored by & benefits Training Wheels Childcare Center
