East Jordan Chamber

Lion's Club Easter Fun and Games
2023-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Location & Time to be announced

The Cummings Quartet - GLCO Sunday Series
2023-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | First Congregational Church, 101 State St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s Sunday Series presents The Cummings Quartet

The Cummings Quartet, presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), will perform a free concert on Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Charlevoix as part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, bringing small orchestra ensembles to neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
The Cumming Quartet is a northern Michigan-based ensemble of professionals who perform with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Named after the benefactors of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, the quartet serves as teachers and artistic representatives of the Gerber youth music education program throughout the region. Musicians David Reimer (violin), Elise Greidanus (violin), Benjamin Wu (viola) and Greg Binger (cello) will be performing works by Felix Mendelssohn, William Grant Still, and Joaquin Turina.
The concert will begin promptly at 4 p.m. No tickets or registration are needed for this free, public concert. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Business After Hours - BINGO & Business
2023-03-16 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Rebec-Hosler Sweet American Legion Post #227, 303 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
We will be having some fun on March 16 at the American Legion Hall in East Jordan. We will play some BINGO, have some snacks, beverages and do some networking. This event is sponsored by: Rebec-Hosler Sweet Post #227 American Legion, EJ Catering & East Jordan Auto Parts.
Free for East Jordan Chamber Members
$10 for Not-Yet-Members

Community Spirit Week
2023-03-13 08:00 - 2023-03-17 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Anywhere You Are
Join in the fun and get your work team, group, club to dress up and have some fun.
Monday, March 13 – Sports Day (support your favorite team)
Tuesday, March 14 – Beach Day (Get ready for a beach day)
Wednesday, March 15 – Cowboy/Cowgirl Day (dress in your best western wear)
Thursday, March 16 – America Day (show your spirit with Red/White & Blue)
Friday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day (wear your green)

Please send us your photos so we can share in your fun. info@ejchamber.org or post to Facebook/East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce

GLCO presents Little Waves children's music program at Charlevoix Library
2023-03-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-02-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Charlevoix Public Library, MI, United States
Charlevoix Public Library is hosting “Little Waves,” a young children’s music program. Free and open to the public and sponsored by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), the program is designed to introduce young children (ages 4 – 10) and their families to music in an entertaining setting. Each drop-in event takes place at 1 pm in Charlevoix and 10:30 am in Petoskey. The theme for 2022/2023 is “Musical Adventures.” Each session features a multimedia story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids. For more information, contact the library, GLCO 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/

2023 Farmer Resource Fair
2023-02-28 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Banks Township Hall, 6520 Center St., Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Join the Antrim Conservation District and their partners for the 2nd Annual Farmer Resource Fair. The event will be held at Banks Township Hall on February 28th from 12 pm- 4 pm. Come to learn more about the resources available to farmers in Antrim county! Federal, state, and county representatives will be available to answer questions and provide information for farmers on everything from federal programs to county organizations that can help small and large farmers. Stay tuned to our website, email newsletter, and social media for more information on this cool event that’s meant to help every farmer from the small market to the large-scale producer. Lunch by The Front Porch is included with registration.

GLCO presents the Aquille Trio at free Sunday Series concert
2023-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey, 501 E Mitchell, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
The Aquille Trio, presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), will perform a free concert on Sunday, February 19 at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Petoskey at 501 E. Mitchell St. as part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, bringing small orchestra ensembles to neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
The Aquille Trio features Maestro Libor Ondras, GLCO Music Director (viola), Abigail Walsh (flute) and Lynne Aspnes (harp), performing works by Astor Piazzolla, Jean-Phillippe Rameau and (Aquille) Claude Debussy.
The concert will begin promptly at 4 p.m. No tickets or registration are needed for this free, public concert. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Sno-Blast Festival
2023-02-17 18:00 - 2023-02-19 18:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan Trailblazers Club & Around Town, 5586 Mt. Bliss Rd, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come and have some fun in the snow! (no snow? – there will still be lots to do)
Events will be taking place at the East Jordan Trailblazers Clubhouse on Mt. Bliss Road and at venues around town. (full schedule TBA)

Chamber Annual Dinner/Meeting/Auction/Awards
2023-01-28 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Detroit) | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join us at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix to celebrate another great year at the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce. We will have dinner, drinks, live & silent auctions, a short business meeting, awards and tons of fun.
Seating is very limited so be sure to RSVP to the Chamber Office early. Tickets are $60 per person for a plated dinner. (cash bar)
Contact the Chamber for more information or to RSVP. New Members welcome.

GLCO presents The Drumheads percussion ensemble
2023-01-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | First Presbyterian Church of Boyne City, 401 S Park, Boyne City, MI, United States
Enjoy the many sounds of percussion with The Drumheads ensemble from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. The free concert, part of the GLCO’s Sunday Series, will take place on Sunday January 15th at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 401 S. Park St. in Boyne City.

Tim Mocny, Bob Sagan, and Ken Yagiela will perform favorites, reimagined classics and beloved popular tunes in creative percussion arrangements with drums, glockenspiel, marimba, chimes, tambourine, cymbals, and an assortment of “found” instruments: the human body, wine bottle, bucket and garbage can. There is something for everyone and all ages in this dynamic performance.

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a nonprofit professional orchestra headquartered at 219 E. Lake St., Petoskey. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction Benefit Dinner- Jordan Valley EMS
2023-01-07 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | JV EMS Authority, 555 Maple St, East Jordan, 49727
A benefit dinner for an EMT of the Jordan Valley EMS who was injured in an accident requiring months of rehabilitation. All proceeds go to the Arnott Family. The event will be held at the Jordan Valley EMS building at 555 Maple Street, East Jordan starting at 5:00 PM
If anyone wishes to enter the Chili Cook-Off, add items to the auction, or make donations, please contact Jarica Peck at 231-838-5646
A fire truck will be on hand for the kids to view.

Free – Community Christmas Dinner
2022-12-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan United Methodist Church, 201 Fourth St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Serving a traditional family-style Christmas dinner to any/all from the community in the lower-level of the United Methodist Church from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Messiah Concert by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents its popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus and guest soloists, led by Director André Strydom, will join the orchestra led by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Libor Ondras.
The concert includes Saint-Saëns’ “Oratorio de Noel” and portions of Handel’s famous “Messiah” oratorio, ending with the celebratory Hallelujah Chorus.
Free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010

Messiah Concert by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
2022-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents its popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus and guest soloists, led by Director André Strydom, will join the orchestra led by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Libor Ondras.
The concert includes Saint-Saëns’ “Oratorio de Noel” and portions of Handel’s famous “Messiah” oratorio, ending with the celebratory Hallelujah Chorus.
Note that tickets are free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

Ellsworth Wooden Shoe Festival
2022-12-07 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Ellsworth, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Christmas in Ellsworth. Food, fun, music and more.

Holiday Business After Hours
2022-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Foundry Bar & Grill, 101 Main Street, East Jordan, 49727, United States
Start the holiday season off with some great food, cash bar, networking and fun. Proudly sponsored by EJ
A new, unwrapped toy will be the entry fee for this fun holiday event. All donations will remain local.

Christmas in Atwood
2022-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Atwood, MI, United States
The little Village of Atwood comes alive with Christmas events.

Mingle & Jingle / Jubilee of Trees
2022-11-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
New in 2021 and a HUGE hit. Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree, downtown business open houses and more. The Jubilee of Trees taking place at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix is fun for everyone. Bid on decorated Christmas Trees that have been donated by local businesses, groups, churches, individuals. Each tree has a theme and each one is different.

Small Business Saturday
2022-11-26 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | East Jordan Businesses, MI, 49727, United States
Support your local small businesses and get a jump on your holiday shopping. Instore specials and deals.

Ladies Night
2022-11-09 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Detroit) | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join the Helping Hearts of EJ celebrate Ladies Night at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix.
Tickets are $35 per person
Dinner – Cash Bar – Music – Live & Silent Auctions, Games and More
For tickets Contact
Amy Sherman – 231-342-3943
Shandra Sweet-Hock 231-350-3154
All proceeds will support Helping Hearts’ Cancer Funds and Christmas Parade

GLCO presents Prague's Treasures
2022-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Prague’s Treasures is presented by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at 7 pm Saturday, November 5th at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor.
This concert combines works by Mozart and Beethoven first performed, commissioned by, and dedicated to the capital of Bohemia.
Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture begins the concert, followed by Beethoven’s Concerto No. 1, featuring pianist Lorenzo Marasso, and Mozart’s (“Prague”) Symphony no. 38.
A pre-concert talk by Libor Ondras, orchestra conductor and music director, starts at 6 p.m. in the Community Engagement Room.

Tickets from $35 – $65 for the Nov. 5 event 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.

Trunk-or-Treat - East Jordan United Methodist Church
2022-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan United Methodist Church, 201 Fourth St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The East Jordan United Methodist Church will be having TRUNK OR TREAT on October 31 from 5-7pm. Come to the church parking lot on 4th Street. In case of inclement weather, TRUNK OR TREAT will be held in the education unit off the parking lot entrance.

Ellsworth Trunk-or-Treat Event
2022-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Village of Ellsworth, MI, United States
Great fun for the whole family. Ellsworth Community Park (Pavilion)
Food, Activities, Music, Photo Booth, Hay Rides, Haunted House, Canned Good Drive and much more.
Community organizations, churches, businesses and individuals are welcome to participate. To reserve a spot, please contact the Village of Ellsworth office@villageofellsworth.com

East Jordan Fire Department & Jordan Valley EMS Authority Open House
2022-10-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan EMS/Fire Building, 555 S. Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Meet your local Firefighters and EMS employees, See fire trucks and Ambulances & equipment, Enjoy games, treats, prizes, kids activities and more.

3rd Annual Pumpkin Walk
2022-10-27 19:00 - 2022-10-28 21:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan Community Park, 805 Maple Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Family Fun Night – October 27 starting at 7:00 PM – Walk the path lit with decorated pumpkins
Disc Golf Tournament – October 28 – 5:00 PM
Haunted Trail – October 28 starting at 7:00 PM – Enter if you dare – the trail will become haunted so enter for thrills and chills
Enter by donation. All donations to benefit The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center

Business After Hours
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Royal Farms Farm Market & Wine Cellar, 10445 US 31, Ellsworth, MI, 49729
Join us for some fall fun at Royal Farms Wine Room. Networking, snacks, cash bar and fun.
Sponsored by: Royal Farms, Ellsworth Farmers Exchange & House on the Hill Bed & Breakfast
FREE for EJ Chamber Members – $10 for Not-Yet-Members

East Jordan State of the Community Luncheon
2022-10-25 11:45 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join the EJ Chamber to find out what’s happening in East Jordan. Presentations from Mary H. Faculak, Tom Teske, Tom Cannon, Chip Hansen, Kieran Fleming, Matt Stevenson.
RSVP required
Boxed Lunch will be available for take-out – $20 from EJ Chamber Members, $25 not-yet-members
Contact the Chamber by Thursday, Oct. 20 to make reservations – 231-536-7351 or info@ejchamber.org

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2022-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Cruise the 26 Mile C-48 The Breezeway at your own pace stopping along the way. So much to see and do from dining, shopping, apples, pumpkin patches, art walks and much, much more. Pick up your goodie bags filled with coupons and trinkets at Royal Farms from 10:00 AM – Noon.

GLCO presents Aspects of America
2022-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
“Aspects of America,” the opening concert of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s ’22 – ’23 season, will be held at 7 pm on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts in Bay Harbor. The journey through the history of American music features composers from the late 19th century to present day, and highlights the 2022 Charles F. Davis Young Artist Competition winner Karlie Thomas, 15, from Charlevoix, on saxophone.
This program includes compositions that showcase the developments in American classical music pivotal in establishing the characteristics that set it apart from its European ancestors. Many classical composers of the 20th century captured a uniquely American spirit, incorporating several musical traditions (such as pop, blues, folk, rag, tango, ultra-modern, and European music). Composers represented are Grant Still, Piazzolla, Barber, Villa-Lobos, Milhaud, Kernis, Bolcom, Paus, and Gould.
A pre-concert talk by Libor Ondras, orchestra conductor and music director, starts at 6 p.m. in the Community Engagement Room.
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a non-profit organization headquartered in downtown Petoskey. Tickets from $35 – $65 for the Oct. 1 event 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.
