On November 30th, take advantage of the trifecta of shopping local. There are 3 markets in Empire on that day. Start your day at the Empire Town Hall where the Artisan Marketplace will be taking place. Meet 20 artisans and have a take out lunch prepared by Mel and Fel. Next go right across the
Bring a dish to share and BYOB. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater and play a round or two of Bingo. 5 pm - 8 pm on Tuesday, December 3 at Glen Arbor Town Hall.
Stop by The District during Glen Arbor's Local Night to shop and sip from 4-7pm Friday, December 13th. Heather from Arabella will also be here for a permanent jewelry pop up! Grab your friends and head out to Glen Arbor for a night of shopping and fun!
Stop by Coastal and M22 Glen Arbor Saturday, December 21st from 12-4pm for your last minute shopping needs! Finish up those Christmas Lists while snacking on some sweet treats. Christmas is almost here! Coastal will also be having their Snow Sport Sale. Take 20% off Cross Country Skis, Poles, Ski Boots and Snowshoes! Reward yourself
Stop by Coastal and M22 Glen Arbor Saturday, December 21st from 12-4pm for your last minute shopping needs! Finish up those Christmas Lists while snacking on some sweet treats. Christmas is almost here! Coastal will also be having their Snow Sport Sale. Take 20% off Cross Country Skis, Poles, Ski Boots and Snowshoes! Reward yourself
The Glen Arbor Arts Center looks overhead with its first exhibit of 2025, The Sky Is Always There. This juried exhibit opens January 10 with a reception, 5-8 pm in the gallery. The Sky Is Always There is an exhibition that moves beyond direct representation, beyond portraits of puffy clouds. Applicants were asked to consider
The Sleeping Bear Nature Group will kick off the new year with another inspiring and educational outing, lead by artist and environmentalist Penny Krebiehl. This month’s meeting will begin with a recorded lecture from the recent Wild Wonder Conference with presenter Kate Rutter, entitled Celebrating Place Using the Four S’s: Scenes, Senses, Spaces, and Souvenirs.
Learn about the exciting new proposal to restore and revitalize Empire’s historic School House. Revitalize LLC and building owner Joe VanEsly will discuss their vision for this community landmark. They’ll share the same presentation that same evening at the 7:00 pm meeting of the Village of Empire Planning Commission.
Take a stroll through the GAAC’s current exhibits, The Sky Is Aways There and Reflections In Water. Join in a conversational discussion of the exhibitions with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. FREE. Enjoy both exhibits in person and online here: https://glenarborart.org/exhibits/
Local author Lisa Rabey will read from her new short story "Love in the Time of Cherry Season". It’s included in the romance anthology "Love on the Lakefront" a collection of 12 short stories, all set against the backdrop of the Great Lakes. With special treats from Grocer’s Daughter, this will be a great warm
Empire Winterfest returns on Saturday, February 22, for a day of winter fun! 9am | Yoga at the Township Hall 12-5pm | Book Sale at the Library 12-3pm | Saunas at the Empire Beach 1pm | Polar Plunge at the Empire Beach 2-5pm | Winter Activities at Joe’s Friendly Tavern and Sleeping Bear Surf 2-4pm
Explore the many apps that can make your smartphone even smarter! Library staff will demonstrate some of the most popular apps, and explain how to download and install them on your device Bring your phone, and your questions. Join us at the Glen Lake Library in Empire for this informative workshop. Tech Tuesdays are presented
