East Jordan Chamber

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2025-10-04 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Travel at your own pace across C-48 The Breezeway stopping at the local farm markets, corn mazes, shops, restaurants, events and much more! Pick up your “goodie bags” at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon

Ebenezer Christian School Garage/Bake Sale
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Ebenezer Christian School, 9541 White Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
Garage/Bake Sale with proceeds to benefit Ebenezer Christian School.
Thursday & Friday, October 2 & 3 – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Walk-In BINGO - American Legion
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | American Legion Auxiliary Unit 227, 305 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Rebec-Hosler-Sweet Post #227 will host Walk-In BINGO from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
303 Main Street, East Jordan

Breezeway Fall Color Cruises
2025-10-11 | The Breezeway, U.S 31 to U.S. 131, MI, United States
Cruise the C-48 Breezeway at your own pace stopping along the way to visit wineries, pumpkin patches, orchards, shops, restaurants, art centers and more. Pick up your “goodie bags” with trip tips, and goodies at Royal Farms in Atwood from 10:00 AM – Noon or while supplies last.

GLCO presents Fall Color Tour – Exploring Color in Music and Painting
2025-10-11 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 (GLCO) presents Fall Color Tour – Exploring Color in Music and Painting – on Saturday October 11th at 7 pm at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.
Featuring the works of Debussy, Mussorgsky, Haydn, Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn, this concert, conducted by GLCO Maestro Libor Ondras, explores how composers and visual artists alike use color, texture, and contrast to evoke emotion and tell stories.
Heidi A. Marshall, an award-winning Master Pastellist, will offer reflections on the shared language of art and music, alongside her works of art.
Also featured is violinist Blaise Sytsma-Reed, 2025 winner of GLCO’s annual Young Artist Competition, performing Lalo’s Movement 1, Symphonie Espagnole, with the orchestra.
Tickets ($35, $45, $65) are available at glcorchestra.org or at 231-487-0010.

Protecting our Planet Together
2025-10-16 17:30 - 18:30 | FOJ Watershed Center, 101 Union Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States

East Jordan State of the Community
2025-10-21 11:15 - 13:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Join the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce as we invite local leaders to update the community on what’s happening in our area.
Boxed lunch will be available for eat-in or take out after the event.
Reservations are required – please contact the Chamber Office to register for the event: 231-536-7351 or info@ejcahmber.org.
Chamber Members: $20, Not-Yet-Members: $25. There is no charge if you will not be eating lunch, but we would like to have you pre-register for the event.
Doors open at 11:15 AM – Presentations will be from 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

GLCO presents Noteable Chamber Choir in free Sunday Series recital
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine, 7078 M-68, Indian River, MI, 49749, United States
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Noteable Chamber in a free concert at 4 pm on Sunday November 9th at the Cross in the Woods Catholic Shrine in Indian River. Based in Northern Michigan, Noteable consists of 18 skilled and versatile singers showcasing a diverse repertoire ranging from sacred and classical pieces to contemporary works. This program’s theme is Sing For Joy!
The recital is part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO)’s Sunday Series, bringing small ensembles to venues in Emmet and Charlevoix counties.
The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

Business After Hours
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | The Depot, Jordan Valley Teen Center, 214 Main Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Business After Hours – Networking, fun, great food, drawings and more.
Join us at The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center – Business Owners/Manager, Community Members, Clubs & Organizations – Everyone Welcome
EJ Chamber Members FREE, Not-Yet-Members $10

Kris Kringle Craft Show
2025-11-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Mill Street Campus, 951 Mill Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Kris Kringle Craft Show. Vendors of all kinds will be on hand with great gift ideas for everyone on your list.
Location will be the Mill Street Campus (EJ Senior Center Bld.)

Member Gift Market
2025-11-16 12:30 - 2025-12-20 16:30 | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The members of the Jordan River Arts Council will have many handmade items for sale at JRAC daily from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM for your holiday shopping. Find some great unique items to fill your shopping list.

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket application acceptance dates.

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket application acceptance.

Ladies Shopping Night
2025-11-20 17:00 - 21:00 | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Local participation businesses will be open late for your shopping needs. Get started on your holiday list and support our local small businesses. Each location will have great deal, fun events and much more. Grab your girlfriends and head out for a great night of shopping.
Jordan River Art Council
Iron Goat Coffee
Jordan Valley Glassworks
The Inner Structure
Violet Pear
Jordan Valley Outfitters
Billie’s Floral
Monday’s
E.J. Shoppe
Books & Things
Nerdy Nomads

Care & Share Christmas Basket Applications
2025-11-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Care & Share Food Pantry, 6710 M-32, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Special hours only for Christmas Basket Application Acceptance

Community Thanksgiving Dinner
2025-11-27 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Josephs Catholic Church, 207 Nicholls Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Open to everyone – Community Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings. Great fellowship and wonderful food. Come early for fun and games stay for dinner.
Games and Snacks at 1:00 PM
Dinner served at 2:00 PM

Shop Small Saturday
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan, MI, 49727
Support your local Small Businesses by shopping local on Shop Small Saturday. Many businesses will be open with extended hours and instore specials.

Holiday Business After Hours
2025-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | The Landing Restaurant, 10231 Ferry Rd., Ironton, MI, United States
Everyone is invited to join us for this fun, festive Holiday Business After Hours event. Great Food, Festive Fun and Networking will all be part of this annual holiday event.
The Landing Restaurant will open up for this special Business After Hours. Entry for this event will be cash donations to benefit our two local food pantries in East Jordan and Ellsworth.
Proudly Sponsored by EJ
Cash Bar available.

Light Up EJ for Christmas
2025-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown East Jordan, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Downtown East Jordan will come alive with the joy of Christmas. A lighted parade, live reindeer, soup cook-off, Community Christmas Tree lighting, Santa visit and much more.
Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the front of City Hall following the Lighted Parade down Main Street to hear the Christmas Lists.
Soup Cook-Off will be at The Depot Teen Center
Reindeer will be in the parking lot near Charlevoix State Bank

The Little Christmas Corner in the Village
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Ellsworth Community Square, Center Street, Ellsworth, MI, 49729, United States
The Village of Ellsworth will be full of excitement for a fun Christmas Celebration. The Ellsworth Community Square and the Good Samaritan Furniture Store will be where all the fun is.
Soup Cook-off, Family picture, crafts, caroling and much more.

Jordan Valley Community Band Concert
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan Valley Community Band is proud to bring you the sounds of the Christmas Season.
No entry fee, donations greatly appreciated.

Jordan Valley Community Band Winter Concert
2025-12-07 16:00 - 18:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
The Jordan Valley Community Band will hold their Annual Winter Concert at the East Jordan Community Auditorium (EJMHS). The concert is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

East Jordan Winter Program - K - 1st
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the season with the Kindergarten & 1st Grade Students

East Jordan Winter Program - 2nd & 3rd Grades
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the winter season with the 2nd & 3rd Grade Students

East Jordan Winter Program - 4th & 5th Grade
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | East Jordan Elementary School, 304 4th Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Come celebrate the winter season with the 4th & 5th Grade Students

GLCO presents Messiah by Candlelight concert
2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents Messiah by Candlelight
Join us on Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th for a cherished 23-year community holiday tradition as the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) presents 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.

Set in the warm glow of candlelight, this beloved performance, directed by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Maestro Libor Ondras, offers a timeless message of hope, joy, and holiday spirit. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus led by Director André Strydom, will be joined by guest soloists Karen Beacom (Soprano), Martina Portychova (Alto), Eric Boylan (Tenor), and Jason Coffey (Baritone).
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 new Family Holiday Pops
2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
GLCO Presents new Family Holiday Pops Concert
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) introduces a new holiday tradition – Family Holiday Pops – on Saturday December 13th at 3 PM at the Great Lakes Center of the Arts. Celebrate the season with beloved carols, festive sing-alongs and holiday favorites like The Grinch, Polar Express, Nutcracker Suite selections, and Sleigh Ride. The orchestra will be joined by Noteable Chamber Choir and dancers from the CTAC Ballet.
This concert is a perfect way for generations of family members to connect and create new memories together through the familiar tunes of the season.
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.

East Jordan Middle/High School Band Concert
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | East Jordan Community Auditorium, 304 Fourth Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Enjoy the sounds of the season with the East Jordan Middle/High School Band

Chamber Annual Meeting, Dinner, Auction, Awards
2026-01-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI, 49720, United States
Join the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful night of celebration. Enjoy a fabulous night of dinner, cash bar, silent & live auctions, a Chamber update and A long list of award winners.
Castle Farms will be the location this year.
Contact the Chamber Office for details – 231-536-7351
