The Empire Area Museum Complex celebrates Heritage Day at the museum on Saturday October 9th, 2021 from 1 - 4pm. Repeat feature this year include the fantastic collection of hand made Faberge type eggs made in Empire in the 1970’s by Helen Witt. A must see. Vintage cars, bicycles, tractors, hit and miss engines, and
Good boy! in Concert at Lake Ann Brewery on Tuesday October 26th, from 6-8pm. Musicians Chris Skellenger, Pat Niemisto, & Norm Wheeler bring Horn Infused Folk grass with interactive sing-a-long. There will be a Free will donation to benefit the Empire Area Emergency Fund.
Butch Villeo & The Hanks will be in concert on Sunday May 29th from 4-6pm at the Empire Area Museum. Admission is Free. Free-will offerings and donations go to support the efforts of Empire Area Community Center, a 501(c)3 public charity. Butch Villeo and The Hanks is an impromptu ragtag combo of Andre Villoch's original
The Omena Village Preservation Association (OVPA) invites you to join other garden lovers as they 0visit and enjoy The Omena Garden Tour 2022. It will be held in our charming village of Omena, located amidst the spectacular woods, cherry orchards, farmlands, and sparkling waters of Leelanau County on the “pinky” of Michigan. In 2017, Omena
This is a fund raiser sponsored by the Glen Lake Fire and Rescue Association. The funds are used to purchase items for the Glen Lake Fire Department. The breakfast is cooked and served by the firefighters. Come and show your support for our first responders.
Running Bear Run Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 - Glen Arbor Women’s Club 15th Annual Running Bear 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kids’ Run Run/Walk: 9:00am, Kids’ Run: 9:05am-Rain or shine. After run celebration and refreshments. Starts/Ends: Cherry Republic, Lake Street, Glen Arbor. Registration info online: www.runningbearrun.com. Run/Walk $20, ($25 day of run), Kids’ Run $5.
Empire Area Heritage Group and the Empire Area Community Center present: "Fun, Fairs & Tragedy in Empire" on Friday, September 30th at the Empire Township Hall at 7pm. Join with friends and neighbors for interesting history, great company and delicious museum popcorn. Program includes "The Last Flight of Deborah De Costello - 1920 Empire Fair"
Chili Cook-Off Winners 2023: 1st Place - Hansen Foods 2nd Place - Boonedocks 3rd Place - The District 4th Place - Cherry Republic 5th Place - Shipwreck Cafe Thanks to all who attended and participated! UPDATE (as of 2/15/23): First time in over 20 years the annual perch tournament is canceled due to open water
Enjoy an afternoon at Art's Tavern on Sunday, April 30th from 4-6pm. Song, music and poetry with Jim Crockett, Patrick Niemisto, John Kumjian, and The Beach Bards. Free admission. Good will offering to Empire Area Community Center for those in the community who have fallen on hard times. The EACC is a 501(c)3 public charity.
Enjoy a great pancake breakfast Sunday morning from 8am-Noon at Glen Arbor Township Hall. All proceeds help fund the GLFD Fire & Rescue Association. $10 per person. Children 6 and under are FREE.
Open Invite - REMINDER: Glen Lake Alumni Share & Care Gathering Open Invite to Glen Lake Area Community & Non-profit Groups! for Sunday, August 13, 2023 Glen Arbor Twp Hall, 1pm to ~ 8pm · Free, Open public invite meet & greet for old friends and to find out about non-profit causes around the Glen
Join us for Glen Lake Chili Cook-Off on the scenic deck at Boonedocks in Glen Arbor on Saturday, February 17th, from Noon to 3 (or until the chili runs out!). This sizzling event promises a flavorful showdown and celebration of winter in Northern Michigan!
