Northport Omena Calendar
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The event calendar is a one-stop place to connect you -- our community of longtime residents, newcomers and visitors -- with all our local events. Find meeting times for Leelanau Township and Northport Village. Get connected with local civic organization and volunteer opportunities in Northport and Omena. It's an all-in-one guide to fun and community connections in these two historic Lake Michigan towns at the north end of Leelanau Peninsula.
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Denice Goldschmidt will teach you the skills of painting with oil or acrylic.
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Join the Friends of the Leelanau Township Library in welcoming Robert Downes to the Summer Writers Series! From his childhood collection of arrowheads, local writer Downes weaves a novel that spans 400 years of Ojibwe life in "Windigo Moon".
July 17 & July 18- More than a chef dinner; this is food theater! Apps & multi courses paired with the best of local wines presented by award winning chef, Jimmy Schmidt of Rattlesnake Club fame. Two seatings. Tickets: MyNorthTickets.com - search Willowbrook Mill. Benefiting Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan
Ms. Mary, children's program coordinator, and talented community members will share stories and lead fun activities with kid appeal.
Kids make "my favorite Things Books with craft lady Ms. Evy
July 18- More than a chef dinner; this is food theater! Apps & multi courses paired with the best of local wines presented by award winning chef, Jimmy Schmidt of Rattlesnake Club fame. Two seatings. Tickets: MyNorthTickets.com - search Willowbrook Mill. Benefiting Food Rescue of Northwest Michigan
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Kids can meet with Ms. Mary and library volunteers on Friday mornings anytime between 10:30 and noon to share their reading goals and win prizes!
The Northport Youth Sailing School’s goal is to provide young people the opportunity to experience the lifetime sport of sailing, in a safe and fun environment. As well as learning to sail, young sailors learn teamwork, self reliance, quick thinking, and a love of the environment. We offer classes AM & PM from the week of July 1 – the week of July 29.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Donna (269) 207-0986 or NorthportSailing@gmail.com.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Donna (269) 207-0986.
Applebee Series race 5. All sailors welcome. Crew Appreciation race. Captains will reward their crews with a beer & a burger. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 11 am.
Traverse City's own female fronted, multi-instrumentalist power trio returns for a rousing Saturday night performance. Says NPR, "they display equal interest in the focused musical forms of indie rock and pop and the expansive potential of orchestral arrangements, jam band open-endedness, and impressionistic singer-songwriter expression."
Come out to the Leelanau State Park and enjoy a pancake breakfast from 9:00 to 11:00am on these dates:
Sunday, May 26th
Thursday, July 4th
Sunday, July 21st
Breakfast includes pancakes (all you can eat), sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost is adults $5 and students $3.
Proceeds will benefit: The new playground coming summer 2019 and All Person’s Trail!
Lime Lake Choral Society, featuring James Moore as soloist and more! Don't miss out on this special service! Refreshments served on the lawn with tours of the historical manse after worship.
Opening reception for “Otherwise” featuring the work of 7 artists
Denice Goldschmidt teaches painting with oil and acrylic.
Class begins June 9 thru August 20. No Class August 6.
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Join the Friends of the Leelanau Township Library in welcoming Doug Stanton to the Summer Writers Series! Journalist, lecturer, screenwriter and author, Stanton's recent achievement of a major motion picture, "12 Strong", has polished his star as a national talent.
Nancy Fitzgerald will facilitate a discussion on Mary Grimm's short story "Back Then". Attendees can discuss the story and share reading ideas.
Ms. Mary, children's program coordinator, and talented community members will share stories and lead fun activities with kid appeal.
Hear all about aliens with Ms. Amanda!
Author's reading & Book signing
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Kids can meet with Ms. Mary and library volunteers on Friday mornings anytime between 10:30 and noon to share their reading goals and win prizes!
Good Boy: Michigan Power Folk
The Northport Youth Sailing School’s goal is to provide young people the opportunity to experience the lifetime sport of sailing, in a safe and fun environment. As well as learning to sail, young sailors learn teamwork, self reliance, quick thinking, and a love of the environment. We offer classes AM & PM from the week of July 1 – the week of July 29.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Donna (269) 207-0986 or NorthportSailing@gmail.com.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Donna (269) 207-0986.
During this 7th annual event you will see artists painting
sunsets, water and dunes, village and countryside scenes
throughout the township
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Linda at northportartsforall@gmail.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE BIGGEST YARD SALE IN THE AREA!!
Join the fun at TOOLS, JEWELS & MORE: THE ULTIMATE YARD SALE!! on Saturday, July 27th from 9am-4pm along Omena Point Road, Isthmus Road and Ingalls Bay Road in beautiful Omena on the Leelanau Peninsula. Generously underwritten by Leelanau Wine Cellars, this community-wide tag sale will feature furniture, antiques, clothing, toys, books and wonderful treasures for the collectors out there. Explore high-quality goods from 35 + families, some sharing single yards, as they all participate in this huge event. Come take a look and buy as many choice things as you can find! Imagine the oohs and aahs of your friends and neighbors when they see the wondrous items that you’ve bought. Think of the endless possibilities!
A special table will be set up along the sparkling Omena Bay beach area on Omena Point Road where TOOLS (power, kitchen, garden, etc.) and JEWELS (bring on the BLING: both fine and costume) will be on display and up for sale. Find great deals and amazing curios as you hunt through hundreds of items.
Funds raised at this Ultimate Yard Sale will benefit the vital preservation work that the Omena Village Preservation Association (OVPA) does to keep Omena historically unique and charming! For more information, please visit us at www.omenavillagepreservation.org and like us on Facebook.
Jerry Weinrich, an official Bald Eagle Counter for the Federal and State governments, will bring attendees up to date on the status of the Bald Eagle population in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Friends of Leelanau State Park and Leelanau State Park are partnering with New Holland Brewing Co, Merrell and REI to host an extremely exciting event to benefit our new playground at Leelanau State Park!
This is a ticketed event and will include a guided hike by DNR State Park rangers and Merrell representatives. Guests will also be able to demo new shoes from Merrell and each guest will receive a complimentary 22 liter back pack from REI. Following the hike, REI will lead an educational talk and then guests will have some time to play yard games, tour the lighthouse, enjoy S'mores and the scenery before being guided through a three course beer dinner in the park.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at: igfn.us/form/zjKYSQ -OR- by texting TRAILTICKET to 414-44
The event will be maxed out at 75 people, so purchase your tickets soon! There will be two hikes you can choose from, a 4 mile hike and a 2 mile hike. Please make this selection when purchasing your General Admission ticket. ***Hikers please meet at the LSP trail head at the end of Densmore Road.- Follow the signs! (Note- the trails are BEFORE the State Park entrance, map to come)***
We encourage you to dress for the outdoors but also bring a bathing suit and towel etc to enjoy Cathead Bay! The trails will be beautiful- bring your camera!
All proceeds from this event will help fund the brand new Leelanau State Park playground!
Please Note: This event will not issue refunds. Please be aware also that inclement weather may cause changes to the agenda or cancellations in extreme conditions. If you have any questions regarding these matters please call Leelanau State Park: (231) 386-5422
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Rachel Straughen, regauthi@mtu.edu.
Applebee Series race 6. All sailors welcome. Pirates Race. Ahoy, mateys. Dress like a pirate. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 11 am.
Rev. Matt Fitzgerald preaching with Thomas Markus and Steve Gilbreath as special music. Patrick Kuhl at the organ
During this 7th annual event you will see artists painting sunsets, water and dunes, village and countryside scenes
throughout the township
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Linda at northportartsforall@gmail.com.
Kids Camp Ages 6-9 years Old
Activities: Color Theory Painting & Sea Shell Art, Readers Theatre make puppets & masks, Nature Day, Art Show at end of the week
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Linda at northportartsforall@gmail.com.
Denice Goldschmidt teaches painting with oil and acrylic.
Class begins June 9 thru August 20. No Class August 6.
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Join the Friends of the Leelanau Township Library in welcoming Dennis Turner to the Summer Writers Series! Turner is the author of "What Did You Do in the War, Sister?" a fictional memoir inspired by actual letters and courageous acts of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Nazi-occupied Belgium.
Executive Director Kay Charter and a native plant expert will discuss and answer questions about the significance of native plants for wildlife and gardens. View the gardens at Saving Birds Thru Habitat and the "Earth Window". A stop of the Northport Area Heritage Association Garden Tour.
Garden Tour featuring 8 lovely flower and vegetable gardens. The gardens on tour include:
Sharon Golm's shade garden along Lake Michigan bluffs
Garthe's no-till vegetable garden
Field of Flowers gardens (Christine Pfeuffer)
Northport Public School Hoophouse
Northport Village Rain Garden
Kathy Frerichs' woodland and beach garden
Barbara McCann's classic sun and shade gardens with 150 varieties of hosta
Saving Birds Thru Habitat native flower gardens
This will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets go on sale at the end of June. $25 for Adults and free for children and students!
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Anna or Stef 231-386-1300.
Explore a universe of music with Ms. Bobbie
Regular monthly meeting to discuss Village business.
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Kids can meet with Ms. Mary and library volunteers on Friday mornings anytime between 10:30 and noon to share their reading goals and win prizes!
Mr. Ron's soap bubble program is a perfect blend of science and fun. Fun for all ages!
Soul Patch: Reggae Rock
Annual pancake breakfast with airplanes, antique cars and trucks on display, and Community Band. Great food and lots of fun!
Applebee Series race 7. All sailors welcome. Whacky Pretzel Race. Choice of start/finish: Northport or Kalchik Marina. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 11 am.
Rev. Scott Hoezee preaching (Director, Center for Excellence in Preaching at Calvin Theological Seminary), Charlotte Noble special music and Patrick Kuhl at the organ.
One of four ‘Omena History Talks’ presented by the Omena Historical Society
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Monthly meeting of the Township Parks & Recreation Committee to hear reports related to township facilities & to make recommendations to the Township Board regarding township facilities.
The Leadership Team (LT) is a diverse, community-based group of citizens that was established in 2011 as part of Phase I of Designing and Achieving Our Potential, a project plan of action that supported the quality of life and economic well-being of the community. The primary role of the LT was and is today, to guide the scope of work outlined in the project and subsequent projects including the Community Conversation: The Importance of Events; to recruit participation, and to be a conduit for implementation, but not decision makers. The LT meets the first Wednesday of each month. The meetings are open to all community members with an interest in these projects.
Ms. Mary, children's program coordinator, and talented community members will share stories and lead fun activities with kid appeal.
Create your own universe art project with Ms. Mary.
Author's reading & book signing
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations: Dance/Soul
This year's theme: "Tail House Rock". Parade begins at Noon. Register your dog at 10:30 am at the garage across from the Mill Pond on Third Street. Registration fee is $10 the day of the parade. Preregistration is only $5 if registered before Noon Friday, August 9th at either the Pennington Collection, Dog Ear Books, or Tucker's. New route this year!
Want to make a donation or volunteer? Contact Grand Marshal, Sarah Eggert, at Pennington's 231-386-9890 or speggert@sbcglobal.net.
Clifford the Big Red Dog will be handing out coupons to kids at the Dog Parade that can be redeemed for a free book at the library after the parade.
Blue Water Race. This is a long race & is not a part of the Applebee Series. Skippers’ meeting, course, start time all TBD. If sailing conditions for this race are better on July 13 or July 20, then it will be moved forward. Time is given as noon because the form required a start time but check the website for the actual time.
Join us for a musical salute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers by The Insiders, Michigan's premier Tom Petty tribute band. With 6 veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience, The Insiders are genuinely Running Down a Dream.
Grab your people for one of nature's greatest "light" shows- the Perseid Meteor Shower. Join us under the night sky to view the "falling stars" while you enjoy s'mores provided by the park. A recreation passport is required to enter the park.
The Perseids Meteor Showers appear in the Northern Hemisphere from July 23 to August 20. Peak viewing will be from Midnight until dawn August 11-13.
All comets derive from a single point in the sky in front of the constellation Perseus. Allow at least 20 minutes for eyes to adapt to darkness & plan to spend an hour for effective viewing.
Rev. Robin L. Carden preaching with Evy Sussman Trio as special music. Patrick Kuhl at the organ. Communion Sunday.
The Perseids Meteor Showers appear in the Northern Hemisphere from July 23 to August 20. Peak viewing will be from Midnight until dawn August 11-13.
All comets derive from a single point in the sky in front of the constellation Perseus. Allow at least 20 minutes for eyes to adapt to darkness & plan to spend an hour for effective viewing.
Mtg focuses on all things pertaining to caring for the light property and buildings with emphasis on maritime history and Great Lakes education.
The Perseids Meteor Showers appear in the Northern Hemisphere from July 23 to August 20. Peak viewing will be from Midnight until dawn August 11-13.
All comets derive from a single point in the sky in front of the constellation Perseus. Allow at least 20 minutes for eyes to adapt to darkness & plan to spend an hour for effective viewing.
At the historic Omena Presbyterian Church, our guest speaker will be Dr. Ted Ligibel, Director Emeritus of Eastern Michigan University's award-winning Historical Preservation program
Denice Goldschmidt teaches painting with oil and acrylic.
Class begins June 9 thru August 20. No Class August 6.
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Monthly Township Board Meeting to Conduct Township Business
An overview of the Maritime History of Greilickville. By Kathy Firestone. Program starts at 7pm at the Northport Area Heritage Museum (upstairs). Suggested donation of $5 per person.
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
The Jimmys: R & B Boogie
Applebee Series race 8. All sailors welcome. Aghosatown Manx Classic. Choice of start/finish: Northport or Kalchik Marina. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 10 am.
Local wineries, brew-masters, food, and bands down at the Marina park in Northport, MI! For more information, includes tickets, please go to: https://northportomenachamber.org/northport-wine-festival
Tickets are $15 advance; $20 at the gate. Admission includes a souvenir glass and two tasting tickets.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Chris Onon grandtraversemedia@gmail.com.
A New England Tradition on the Third Coast
Dinner includes: Fresh/Live Maine Lobster (or chicken option)
boiled redskins, corn on the cob, cherry dessert, slaw, coffee, lemonade, beer & wine
Live Entertainment/Silent Auction Only 200 tickets sold. All tickets are pre-sold. $65 for GTLM members and $75 for non-members.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Stef Staley 231-386-7195.
Rev. Jeff Lehn preaching (First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette). with Patrick Kuhl at the organ.
Denice Goldschmidt teaches painting with oil and acrylic.
Class begins June 9 thru August 20. No Class August 6.
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Author's reading & book signing
Bi-Monthly meeting for planning and zoning matters
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Ron Don Quartet: Eclectic Jazz
Entomologist and best selling author Doug Tallamy will lead a hike to search for insects on the Charter Sanctuary. Limited Space; sign up at saving birds.org or call 231-271-3738
Applebee Series race 9. All sailors welcome. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 11 am.
Best selling author, Doug Tallamy will present his new program "Are Alien Plants Bad?" and debunk current thinking by some who suggest we should accept plants from other parts of the globe. This special evening will include Western Swing music by The True Falsettos, wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction to benefit the host organization.
Close out the summer with this salute to America's March King, John Philip Sousa. Always a rousing performance and one of the highlights of the season, the Northport Community Band will have you on your feet by the end of the show. Songs by Sousa and other band masters will lift your heart and bring you back year after year.
Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Phillips preaching (Kirk in the Hills). Everyone welcome!
The Tuesday evening SUTTON OLYMPIC SERIES will begin at 6 pm every Tuesday from June 18 to August 27; there are eleven races in the series but only ten count in the standings. Races start at the marina wall. All sailors welcome.
Monthly meeting of the Township Parks & Recreation Committee to hear reports related to township facilities & to make recommendations to the Township Board regarding township facilities.
Local talent show, music, dance, song ,skits. Loads of fun for all. Refreshments after the show.
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
Old Microtones: Reggae
Applebee Series race 10. All sailors welcome. Finton Cup will be awarded to the winner of this race. The backup date for this race is Sunday, Sept. 1. Races start at the marina wall. E-meeting at 11 am.
Rev. Dr. Homer Nye preaching with M22 Choir as special music. Congregational meeting immediately following service. Everyone welcome to attend last service of the season!
Regular monthly meeting to discuss Village business.
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
An appointment is required. Call 231-256-9812.
Dr. David Ewert will discuss the importance of Native Plants, including an update on delisting the Kirtland's Warbler. Following refreshments native trees & shrubs will be planted on the Charter Sanctuary to enhance early successional forest habitat.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Kay Charter 231-271-3738.
Mtg focuses on all things pertaining to caring for the light property and buildings with emphasis on maritime history and Great Lakes education.
Monthly Township Board Meeting to Conduct Township Business
Bi-monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
Fruits, Vegetables, Baked Goods, Honey, Maple Syrup, Meat, Cheese, Plants & Artists
An appointment is required. Call 231-256-9812.
A musical event featuring Ruby John, Native Fiddler & John Warstler, Guitarist
Help us install the new Leelanau State Park playground. Work starts at 8 am. We will provide lunch and snacks. We need at least 50 people to help.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Stef Staley 231-386-7195.
Bell's of Christmas is a wonderful and traditional mainstay in Northport. The bell family goes back many generations and is well known for their beautiful Christmas holiday greenery from wreath to kissing balls, flags and roping all made loving by hand each holiday season using greens from a variety of local conifer trees. In addition they keep the locals and visitors well fed in the summer and fall seasons with their abundant assortment of homegrown fruits and vegetables as well as offering an array of beautiful flowering plants. By Jim Bell.
Program starts at 7pm at the Northport Area Heritage Museum (upstairs). Suggested donation of $5 per person
Bi-monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
We will be meeting at the trailhead off Densmore Rd. We are planning to blow leaves, trim trees and remove trees off the trails. All work and safety equipment will be provided. Bring a bag lunch and we will provide water and snacks. Hope to see you there!
Questions, call the park at 231-386-5422. Check our Facebook page for updates.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Stef Staley 231-386-7195.
90 artists, 32+ musical and dance performances; 12+ food trucks, vendors, and great local restaurants. Annual attendance over 7,000 and it’s FREE!
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact AnnMarie@AnnMarieMitchell.com.
Monthly meeting of the township Parks & Recreation Committee to hear reports related to township facilities & to make recommendations to the Township Board regarding township facilities.
Regular meeting of the Council to discuss Village business.
Monthly Township Board Meeting to Conduct Township Business
Bi-monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
Mtg focuses on all things pertaining to caring for the light property and buildings with emphasis on maritime history and Great Lakes education.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact John McKinney 231-947-1926.
Take a spooky tour through the main floor of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse keeper's dwelling (fit for anyone ages 2 to 99). Enjoy a climb into the tower for a spectacular view of Lake Michigan. For the kiddos, take the outside treasure hunt and play games and do activities. Take a walk to the Fog Signal Building, drive the ROV (remote operated vehicle) and learn about shipwrecks. Come in costume. We have candy, prizes and lots and lots of fun for all.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Stef Staley 231-386-7195.
Bi-monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
Monthly meeting of the township Parks & Recreation Committee to hear reports related to township facilities & to make recommendations to the Township Board regarding township facilities.
Regular monthly meeting to discuss Village business.
Mtg focuses on all things pertaining to caring for the light property and buildings with emphasis on maritime history and Great Lakes education.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact John McKinney, Pres. 231-947-1926.
Monthly Township Board Meeting to Conduct Township Business
Monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
Enjoy special guided tours of the main floor of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse keeper's quarters. Tours leave every 15 minutes. Visit with our volunteers in period costume. Eat cookies in the kitchen, see a traditional 1920's/1930's Christmas dinner set on the table, talk with the lighthouse keeper in the living room and visit the keeper's bedroom to learn about the babies born at the Lighthouse and other interesting facts. Be sure to climb the tower for a great view of Lake Michigan.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact Stef Staley 231-386-7195.
Monthly meeting of the township Parks & Recreation Committee to hear reports related to township facilities and to make recommendations to the Township Board regarding township facilities.
Regular monthly meeting to discuss Village business.
Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents the timeless holiday classic with choreography by artistic director Thomas Morrell. Stunning costumes, elaborate sets, and the beloved Tchaikovsky score bring a young girl's Christmas dreams dancing to life. Come and enjoy a memorable experience for all ages, showcasing the versatility and professionalism of this talented young ballet company.
Mtg focuses on all things pertaining to caring for the light property and buildings with emphasis on maritime history and Great Lakes education.
Interested in being a volunteer? Contact John McKinney, Pres. 231-947-1926.
Monthly Township Board Meeting to Conduct Township Business
Monthly meeting for planning & zoning matters
Join The Village Voices and Northport Community Band for their annual Christmas present to the community. Enjoy an afternoon of old favorites and new and let the traditional sing-along that finished the concert send you on your way - after the cookie after glow in the lobby!
Northport Public School Students will entertain you with both instrumental and choral music.
Northport Public School Students will entertain you with both instrumental and choral music.