East Jordan Chamber

Back-2-School Bash
2024-08-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Free school supplies, free haircuts, and free food! Open to all East Jordan students, K-12th grade.

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/

GLCO presents Copland: Clarinet Concerto & Hoedown
2024-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | John M. Hall Auditorium, 1725 Encampment, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Award-winning clarinetist Jeanmarie Riccobono takes center stage in John M. Hall Auditorium, Bay View, Petoskey, at 7:30 PM on Saturday Sept. 7 in Aaron Copland’s jazzy Clarinet Concerto. Jeanmarie’s experience includes principal clarinetist in the Traverse Symphony Orchestra, and teaching faculty at Northwestern Michigan College and the Bay View Music Festival.
The concert will also include Copeland’s Hoedown from Rodeo, Debussy’s Dances Sacred & Profane, and Caroline Shaw’s Entr’acte. Cellist Lena Sytsma-Reed, winner of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s 17th Annual Young Artists Competition, will be performing Haydn’s Cello Concert No 1.
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.

Paddle Antrim Festival
2024-09-12 - 2024-09-14 | Ellsworth, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
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.
Registration is now open on RunSignUp!
Register Today!

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.

Fall Festival
2024-09-27 17:00 - 2024-09-28 23:00 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Held annually at the East Jordan Tourist Park, this family friendly fall festival is great fun for all. Live music, trick-or-treating, hay rides, softball tournament, beer tent, kids activities, vendor booths and more.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruises
2024-09-28 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Cruise at your own pace down the C-48 Breezeway from Atwood to Boyne Falls. Pick up your goodie bags at Royal Farms in Atwood filled with “trip tips”, coupons, swag and more.

Depot Duck Derby
2024-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Depot Duck Derby is Saturday, September 28, during Fall Festival. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at ejdepot.org. Only 150 tickets will be sold!

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2024-10-05, 2024-10-12 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States

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

East Jordan's Operation Blanket Distribution
2024-10-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-02 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

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’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/.

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.
