East Jordan State of the Community
2024-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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 (America/Detroit) | 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.

The Castle Pub - Karaoke Night
2025-02-01 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Get ready to sing your heart out at The Castle Pub’s Karaoke Night from 6:00pm – 8:00pm!
Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and great tunes. In honor of Groundhog Day, enjoy our special drink creations: the Punxsutawney Punch & Shadow Spritzer!
Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Castle Pub - Throwback Songs by "Heart" (wear red for Heart Disease Awareness
2025-02-07 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join us at The Castle Pub for a fun night of throwback hits by Heart! Wear red to support heart disease awareness and rock out to your favorite songs.

The Castle Pub - Singo
2025-02-08 13:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Get ready for a fun-filled evening at The Castle Pub with Singo – Who Rocked the Castle Edition! Join us from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for a night of music, trivia, and great vibes!

The Castle Pub - Game Night
2025-02-21 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join us for a night of games at The Castle Pub. Grab your friends or family and bring your own game or borrow one provided here for a night of friendly competition!

Galentine’s Party
2025-02-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Galentine’s Party at Castle Farms
Date: Friday, February 21st
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Queen’s Tavern at Castle Farms
Celebrate friendship and fun at our Galentine’s Event! This is the perfect chance to bring along your best friends, sisters, moms, aunts, daughters, coworkers, book club buddies, or even your favorite neighbor for an evening of laughter, creativity, and connection.
Tickets:

$30 Early Bird (until January 1st)
$35 Regular (after January 1st)

Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine and all supplies needed to paint your own set of beautiful taper candles—perfectly crafted for a fun night out and a take-home memento of your Galentine’s celebration.

Mom 2 Mom & Craft Sale
2025-02-22 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | 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

The Castle Pub - Trivia Night
2025-02-28 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join us for an epic Trivia Night at The Castle Pub! Test your knowledge, enjoy great drinks, and compete for awesome prizes in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Gather your team and make it a night to remember!

Community Sale
2025-03-01 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
This event was so popular in 2024 that we decided to make it even bigger and better! 2025 features 2 Floors, 2 Days, and $2! The show will run for 2 days and encompass the ENTIRE MAIN BUILDING OF CASTLE FARMS (2 floors), with admission set at $2 per person for all ages above 16. Guests 16 and under are still free.
Reserve a booth to sell your goodies and join us for a vibrant and bustling day of community connections and treasures galore at our Community Sale event!
Date: Saturday, March 1st & Sunday, March 2nd
Time: 11am – 3pm
Location: Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan
What to Expect:
Yard Sale Finds: Explore a wide array of pre-loved treasures as community members clear out their closets and offer unique yard sale items.
Crafters’ Corner: Immerse yourself in a world of creativity! Talented crafters from our community will showcase handmade goods, bringing an artistic flair to your day.
Direct Sale Delights: Discover fantastic products and services from local direct sale businesses. Support your neighbors while indulging in quality goods.
Authors: Find immersive new reads from local authors.
Admission: $2 per person (Ages 16 and below are FREE)
How to Participate:
If you’re looking to declutter or showcase your crafting skills, reserve your space now! Spaces are limited, so act fast.
Single Booth: $40 for 10×8
Double Booth: $70 for 20×8
Tables are not included but can be rented for:
6 Foot: $4
8 Foot: $5
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate community spirit at our Community Sale on March 1st and 2nd. Bring your family, invite your friends, and make it a day to remember!
See you there!
NO FIREARMS OR ALCOHOL BOOTHS PERMITTED.
Please be advised that Castle Farms reserves the right to refuse entry to vendors whose product themes are deemed inconsistent with our community values. We believe in fostering an atmosphere that reflects the preferences and expectations of our community members.

EJPS Extravaganza
2025-03-01 17:30 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Get ready to embark on a luxurious cruise, right here on land! Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining, dancing, and fundraising at our Cruise Night Extravaganza.
Tickets available at EJPS

Little Waves Children’s Music Program from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
2025-03-08 13:00 - 13:40 UTC | Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
The Little Waves children’s music program, from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), is held six times during the year at the Petoskey District Library and Charlevoix Public Library.
Free and open to the public and sponsored by the GLCO, the program is designed to introduce young children (ages 3 – 10) and their families to music in an entertaining setting. The program takes place on Saturdays at 10:30 am in Petoskey and 1 pm in Charlevoix. It is a drop-in program with no need to register.
Directed by GLCO percussionist and Little Waves program director, Tim Mocny, each unique event features a multimedia musical story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids.
Upcoming dates are Oct. 19, 2024; Nov. 9, 2024; Jan. 11, 2025; Feb. 8, 2025; March 8, 2025; and April 12, 2025.
Little Waves is brought to our communities through the generosity of Norma Brown. For more information, contact the libraries, the GLCO office at 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/.

GLCO presents Noteable Chamber Choir in free Sunday Series recital
2025-03-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | First Congregational Church, 101 State St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Noteable Chamber Choir is a dynamic new vocal ensemble based in Northern Michigan. Consisting of 16 skilled and versatile singers, the group showcases a diverse repertoire ranging from sacred and classical pieces to contemporary works. This program’s theme is Songs of Home – A musical journey that keeps us longing for home.
The recital, part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO)’s Sunday Series, will take place at 4 PM on Sunday March 9th at the First Congregational Church, 101 State St. in Charlevoix.
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 at 219 E. Lake St. in Petoskey.
For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Community Spirit Week
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Everyone
Let’s Have Some Fun!
March 10 – Animal Print Day
March 11 – Cowboy/Cowgirl Day
March 12 – Tie Dye Day
March 13 – Mis-Matched Day
March 14 – Team Spirit Day

Get your work crew, office crew, family & friends to join in.
Share your photos with us @facebook/ejchamber or info@ejchamber.org

Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament
2025-03-14 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Friday March 14th 6:30pm (players arrival time 5:30pm)
Located in the East Garden at Castle Farms
$10 per team: Each player that signs up receives a mug
Prizes awarded
Team Size: 2 players per team.
Double Elimination
Scoring: Traditional cornhole rules (1 point on board, 3 points in hole, first to 21).
Walk in registration ends at 5:30pm if space is available.
There will be live music and $2.50 draft bud light

The Castle Pub - St. Patrick's Weekend
2025-03-15 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Pub Open: 4-9 PMDJ Brad Mellberg: 6 PMWill Harrison: Before, after, & during DJ breaks
You don’t need to travel to Ireland to find the Blarney Castle—we’ve got the Castle, and local Irishman Will Harrison will provide the Blarney! Enjoy his lighthearted comic monologues, witty storytelling, and poetic musings, plus a couple of acapella Irish songs to set the mood. He’ll be entertaining before the DJ and during breaks, sharing tales from a fella who knows a fella who possibly says they’re true.
Featuring: Irish Stew, Potato Leek Soup, Corned Beef Sandwiches, & Drink Specials: Luckytini & Gingersnap —perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness celebrations!
Then, DJ Brad Mellberg takes over at 6 PM to keep the party going with all your favorite hits.
🍻 Raise a glass, wear your green, and join us for a night of Irish charm and festive fun!
