East Jordan Chamber

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.

GLCO presents Little Waves children’s music program at Charlevoix library
2025-01-11 13:00 - 13:45 | Charlevoix Public Library, MI, 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/.

Bring in the New Year – Virtual Game Show
2025-01-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
🎉 Kick Off the New Year at Castle Farms! 🎉
Join us on January 4th for an unforgettable day filled with fun, shopping, and sipping at our historic venue. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast, a bargain hunter, or a cocktail connoisseur, there’s something for everyone, plus exciting perks and prizes to enjoy:
🕹️ Virtual Game Show – Survey Says
Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Think you know the top answers? Test your trivia skills in our fast-paced Virtual Game Show! Compete for one of four $50 gift cards awarded to the top players. Play on your own device and rack up the perks:
🎟️ Participation Perks:

Receive a raffle ticket for every round you join, with BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS at the end of the game!
Enjoy trivia sheets or quick games in the Tavern tied to the game show theme.
🍷 Entry Incentive:
Pre-register for the game show and get an extra raffle ticket for the BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS

🛍️ Gift Shop Moving Sale
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Shop incredible deals as we prepare to move! Explore discounts on:
✨ Jewelry
🌱 Garden items
🎁 Toys, books, coffee mugs, bags, and more!
💼 Special Package Deal:

Spend $50 in the Gift Shop and get a Special Gift!

🍷 Cocktails in the Tavern
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sip and savor wine-based cocktails and warm ciders in our cozy Tavern. Enjoy free entry to relax, socialize, and shop. It’s the perfect pairing to your day of fun!
📸 Social Media Challenge:

Snap a photo during the event and post it using #SurveySaysCastle for a chance to win two free memberships to Castle Farms for the whole year!

📅 Date: January 4th
📍 Location: Castle Farms
Don’t miss this one-day-only event packed with entertainment, deals, and good vibes. Mark your calendar and bring your friends!

Bring in the New Year – Virtual Game Show
2025-01-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
🎉 Kick Off the New Year at Castle Farms – FREE Admission! 🎉
Join us on January 4th for a day of fun, shopping, sipping, and savings at our historic venue! Whether you’re a trivia buff, a savvy shopper, or a cocktail enthusiast, there’s something for everyone, and it’s all completely FREE to attend.

🕹️ Virtual Game Show – Survey Says
⏰ Time: 2 PM – 4 PM
Test your trivia skills and compete for one of four $50 gift cards! Play on your own device and enjoy:
🎟️ Raffle tickets for every round you join, with BONUS PRIZE DRAWINGS at the end.
📝 Trivia sheets and quick games in the Tavern.
🍷 Extra raffle ticket for BONUS PRIZES when you pre-register.
🛍️ Gift Shop Moving Sale
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Shop amazing deals as we clear out inventory! Discounts on:
✨ Jewelry, 🌱 Garden items, 🎁 Toys, books, mugs, and more!
💼 Spend $50 and receive a special gift!

🍷 Cocktails in the Tavern + Wine Bottle Discounts
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Sip wine-based cocktails and ciders in our cozy Tavern. While you relax, enjoy exclusive discounts on wine bottle purchases to take home your favorite flavors.

📸 Social Media Challenge
Post your event photos using #SurveySaysCastle for a chance to win two free memberships to Castle Farms for the whole year!

📅 Date: January 4th

📍 Location: Castle Farms

🎉 Don’t miss this FREE event filled with entertainment, deals, wine discounts, and good vibes. Mark your calendar and invite your friends for a fantastic day!

Live Nativity Scene
2024-12-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Experience the wonder of the season with a live Nativity Scene at Castle Farms! Join us on December 4th and December 18th, from 5 PM to 7 PM, in the enchanting Queen’s Courtyard. Watch as the story of the first Christmas comes to life amidst the beautiful castle setting, featuring live animals provided by Hungry Ducks.

Gather your family and friends for this festive and heartfelt event, perfect for all ages. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to come and share in the spirit of the holidays. Don’t miss this unique and memorable holiday experience!

Santa’s Workshop
2024-12-15 09:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Santa’s coming…and he’s bringing the GRINCH!
It’s time to build and craft with Santa in his Workshop at Castle Farms! Our Santa’s Workshop sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, 2024 at pre-scheduled times throughout the day. Participate in an age-appropriate craft (chosen at time of online registration), enjoy hot cocoa and a treat. Chat with Santa himself and get a special gift. Professional photos with Santa are also included and will be available for download after the event!
Ticket Cost: $30 per child
Santa Sessions Available: 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, & 2pm each day
Limit of 25 children per session.
Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 PM EST on December 13, 2024. Each child ticket includes 2 adults. You may purchase extra adult tickets for $5 each.

GLCO presents Messiah by Candlelight concert
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 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.

S'mores with Santa
2024-12-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Camp Daggett, 03001 Church Road, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
On December 8th from 1 PM to 3 PM, families & children are welcome to visit Camp Daggett for an afternoon of festive activities!
Join us to meet and get a photo with Santa Claus, enjoy a winter scavenger hunt, decorate cookies, write letters to the North Pole, explore our campus, and indulge in s’mores and hot cocoa around a cozy campfire.
Dress for the weather! This event has several outdoor components.
This event is free and open to the public, but donations are always welcome. No registration is required. No pets, alcohol, or smoking allowed at this event.

Light Up East Jordan For Christmas Parade
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The East Jordan Helping Hearts invite you to downtown East Jordan for a night of fun for the whole family. Lighted Christmas Parade down Main Street, Visit with Mrs. Claus & Santa, live Reindeer, Treats, Crafts and more.

4th Annual Jubilee of Trees for 501C3's & Holiday Business After Hours
2024-12-05 17:00 - 18:30 | The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, 204 Water Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the holidays and support our local 501 C3’s at the same time. Decorated Christmas Trees & Holiday Baskets will be on display and up for auction at the silent auction. All proceeds to benefit the winning bidders choice of Chamber Member 501 C3’s.
We will also celebrate the season with our Holiday Business After Hours proudly sponsored by EJ. Come and enjoy hors devours, drinks and networking.
Everyone welcome to attend

Held at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix

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

Winter Castle Gala
2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Winter Gala hosted at the beautiful Castle. Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with a festive night filled with dinner, delightful drinks, and live holiday music that will warm your heart.
Tickets will include live music, dinner, a complementary glass of wine and access to the live nativity scene.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or colleagues, this elegant winter celebration promises a memorable experience in the stunning surroundings of Castle Farms, all aglow with holiday cheer.
Event Dates:

Wednesday December 4th from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Wednesday December 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Ticket Information:
General Admission: $70

East Jordan Trailblazer Breakfast
2024-12-01 07:00 - 12:00 | East Jordan Trailblazers Clubhouse, 5586 Mt. Bliss Rd, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
1st Breakfast of the season! Come and join us. Veterans eat free.

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

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.

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

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
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"
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

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.

GLCO’s Little Waves – Children’s Music Series – at Charlevoix and Petoskey Libraries
2024-11-09 13:00 - 13:45 | Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Charlevoix Public Library and Petoskey District Library are 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 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. Each unique event 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. Upcoming dates are
10/19/24,
11/9/24,
1/11/25,
2/8/25,
3/8/25,
4/12/25.
For more information, contact the libraries, the GLCO office at 231-487-0010, or visit www.glcorchestra.org/education/little-waves/.

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

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

East Jordan's Operation Blanket Distribution
2024-11-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-10-26 13:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 100 Main Street, Suite B, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Anonymous Blanket Distribution – Outside of the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Office in the Main Street Center Lobby (100 Main Street). Self-serve, on your honor. Please take what you need and leave the rest.
Saturday, October 26 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday, November 1 – 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 2 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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.

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
