The Glen Lake Library in Empire invites preschool children and their caregivers to a lively hour of stories, music, crafts and other learning activities, every Thursday morning at 11:00 am during the 2015-2016 school year. These sessions are free, thanks to support from the Friends of the Glen Lake Library, and no advance registration is
Empire Area Community Emergency Fund Concert/Auction will be held Next Sunday December 20th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Town Hall in Empire. This event will feature multiple performers by both singer song writer Amanda Egerer as well as "Da Sista Hood 'n Joe". A Live Auction will also be held between performance sets presented by Auctioneer
Roy Taghon was a Sled Head! Roy worked at Taghon's Corner in Empire and Managed the gas station. He is greatly missed by family and friends. This annual event happens each winter in his memory. This event will be held at the Empire Airport on January, 30th 2016. Located at: 13264 S. Benzonia Trail (County
The Glen Lake Library in Empire will host Northern Michigan’s own poet bard Terry Wooten, who will share varied works from his long career as a poet and storyteller. His latest book "The Stone Circle Poems" was selected as a 2016 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan.
2016 Empire Asparagus Festival - Pig Roast, 5K run, parade, Food, Drinks and more family friendly activities!
Join us for a special program by the Empire Area Museum: On March 4th we'll enjoy a night of remembering the ole Empire Lumber Co. on this 100th anniversary of it's final burning.
Essential oils extracted from plants have been used for thousands of years in many different cultures, to improve physical, mental and emotional health. Sole Wright, a certified fitness trainer, will share her knowledge of essential oils, offering practical tips on their use, and guidelines on how to select the best botanicals. At the Glen Lake
Empire Area Museum Complex presents HERITAGE DAY Saturday, October 13th 1-4 P.M. Featuring: 1919 Roen’s motorcar……. Dune cars Old time bicycles. Quilt tickets Demonstrations in....Maple sugar candy, Butter Churning, Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Sauerkraut , Moomers Ice Cream and more Old time music in many forms. Hit and Miss Engine Demonstrations Old cars,, trucks, tractors Village
Join us for a spook-tacuar Halloween party! Dress up in your finest, your scariest or your funniest costumes!
Bumpus and their powerful brand of soul music rocks the Sleeping Bear Dunes at the next Manitou Music series concert on Sunday, July 14, 7 pm. This Chicago group channels the uplifting energy of Sly & the Family Stone, the energy of James Brown and the reflective cool of Marvin Gaye. Led by singers James
Friday & Saturday, July 19th & 20th EMPIRE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER brings their annual "Anchor Day" activities to kids, families, community members and visitors.
This year's Glen Lake Winter Fest has been revamped in light of the event's popularity and social distancing/covid-19 precautions. The Chili Cook-off fundraiser will take place at locations in both Glen Arbor & Empire, President's Day/Valentine weekend: February 13th & 14th, 2021. There will be no "contest" this year, just enjoy Chili for sale at
