East Jordan Chamber

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.

Breezeway Fall Color Cruise
2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-09-24 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | MI

East Jordan Farmers Market
2022-09-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-04 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 N. Lake St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Shop for local produce, honey, flowers, baked goods, crafts and much more.
Thursday’s 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
At the East Jordan Tourist Park – 215 N. Lake Street

Fall Fest
2022-09-24 12:00 - 22:00 UTC | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 North Lake Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Food Trucks, Live Music, Games, Brews and Fun. Held at the East Jordan Tourist Park under the big tent.

Paddle Antrim
2022-09-16 08:00 - 2022-09-17 17:00 UTC | Antrim County Chain of Lakes, MI, United States
Two-day kayak paddle covering over 40 miles of Northern Michigan’s Chain of Lakes. Join the crew on Thursday night for the kick-off party in Ellsworth.

Paddle Antrim Festival
2022-09-15 - 2022-09-18 | MI
September 15 – 17
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.
Where: Chain of Lakes Water Trail (starting in Ellsworth at River Park (6625 Bridge St.)
Learn more, fees and registration: https://www.paddleantrim.com/festival/
Contact info:
info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080

GLCO presents The Traverse Quartet
2022-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Emmanuel Espiscopal Church, Petoskey, 1020 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI, 49770, United States
Free Sunday Series concert from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

The Traverse Quartet from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) will perform a free concert on Sunday, September 11 at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, as part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, bringing small orchestra ensembles to neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties
The Traverse Quartet features Elizabeth Bert (cello), Kaylee Erlewein (violin), Lynn Hansen (oboe) and Ann Schoelles (viola).
A variety of music will be performed from classical to jazz and pop, including works by Haydn, Mozart, Gershwin, Rutter, Ellington, and the Beatles.
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.

East Jordan Farmers Market
2022-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | East Jordan Tourist Park, 215 North Lake Street, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States

GLCO presents Aspects of America
2022-09-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Bay Harbor, 800 Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor, MI, 49770, United States
Aspects of America, 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 classical music spotlights composers from the mid 19th century to present day.
Featured is the 2022 Charles F. Davis Young Artist Competition winner Karlie Thomas, performing with the orchestra on saxophone in Darius Milhaud’s Scaramouche concerto.
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.
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.

Bellaire Community Paddle (Rubber Ducky Festival)
2022-08-18 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | MI
August 18, 6:30 – 8 pm; Richardi Park, 100 E Antrim St., Bellaire, MI 49615
More Inbfo:https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/bellaire-community-paddle-2/
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for a slow out and back paddle. Check-in at 6:30 pm and we will launch as a group at 6:45 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. 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 a pfd (life jacket). All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water. All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation.
Contact info:
info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080

Kids Kayaking Class
2022-08-18 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | MI
August 18, 2 – 4 pm
More Info & to Register: https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kids-kayaking-class-august-18-2-4pm/
Paddle Antrim kids’ class is a great way to introduce your child to the sport of kayaking. Designed with fun and water safety as primary goals, we teach students through a variety of games and exploration. Our experienced, certified instructors teach basic skills with a goal to empower kids to be comfortable while out on the water. Classes are taught in traditional youth sized sea kayaks. Life Jackets are required. All classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Location: River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Cost: $30/person/class
Contact info:
info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080

Portside Art Fair
2022-08-06 10:00 - 2022-08-07 16:00 UTC | Elm Pointe, 1656 S. M-66 Hwy, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
Set at beautiful Elm Pointe on the shore if Lake Charlevoix. Wonderful art of all mediums will be on sale from artiest throughout the region. Also throughout the day there will be food and music to enjoy.

Elk Rapids Community Paddle (Harbor Days)
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | MI
August 4, 6:30 – 8 pm; Elk Rapids Rotary Park, 305 US-31 Elk Rapids, MI 49629
More Info: https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/elk-rapids-harbor-days-community-paddle/
Grab your paddleboard, kayak, or canoe and join Paddle Antrim for a slow out and back paddle. Check-in at 6:30 pm and we will launch as a group at 6:45 pm. We encourage all ages and types of paddle crafts to join us on the water for these slow paddles. 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 a pfd (life jacket). All ages are welcome but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult out on the water. All paddlers must complete a paddling event waiver prior to participation.
Contact info:
info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080

Kayaking Essentials Class
2022-07-30 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | MI
July 30, 1 – 4pm
Learn more & register: https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kayaking-essentials-class-july-30-100pm/
This class teaches paddlers the basics for paddling all types of kayaks in a fun and safe way. You’ll learn about what kayaks work best for what conditions and other paddling best practices. Learn how to make the kayak go where you want it to go and basic safety skills needed on the water. You will have the opportunity to learn what to do when (not if) you end in the water, out of your boat. This class is great for beginners but anyone who has never received formal instruction will benefit. Classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Location: River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Ages: 14 and up
$45/person/class
Contact info: info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080

Garden Club Flower Show
2022-07-30 12:00 - 16:00 UTC | Jordan River Arts Council, 301 Main Stree, East Jordan, MI, 49727, United States
East Jordan Garden Club will show off their flower magic on July 30th at the Jordan River Arts Center from Noon – 4:00 PM

Everyone is welcome to stop in and view the show.

Music in the Park - The Mickeys
2022-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Memorial Park, 101 Spring Street, East Jordan, Michigan, 49727
Bring a chair or blanket, grab some dinner, drinks or snacks from one of our restaurants and listen to some awesome music on the banks of the south arm of Lake Charlevoix. The band will take the stage at 7:00 PM.
Music in the Park is proudly brought to you by: The City of East Jordan, Jordan River Arts Council and East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Kayaking Next Steps
2022-07-28 10:00 - 15:30 UTC | MI
July 28, 10 am – 3:30 pm (all day)
This all-day class is for those who may have taken one of our Kayaking Essentials (or another class) and want to continue to work on their skills and learn new skills. We will go over basic stroke techniques including bracing and edging. We will work on rescue techniques including self-rescues and t-rescues.
This class is great opportunity to advance skills. Classes are taught by ACA (American Canoe Association) certified instructors.
Because a portion of the day will be spent on rescues, a kayak with bulkheads in the bow and stern is necessary. Please contact us if you are in need of a kayak to use for the class prior to registering and we may be able to accommodate.
Location: River Park, 6625 Bridge St, Ellsworth, MI 49729
Ages: 14 and up
$75/person
Learn more and register: https://www.paddleantrim.com/event/kayaking-next-steps-july-28/
Contact info:
info@paddleantrim.com
231-498-2080
