Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce

Empire Anchor Days 2022

Downtown Empire

After a 3 year hiatus (due to bad weather and Covid) Anchor Days are back this year on July 16th. Beginning at 12 Noon, the parade that is so nice - it goes around twice! Decorate your car, boat, bicycle, or golf cart and line up at Johnson Park in Empire at 11:15, or just

Fun, Fairs & Tragedy in Empire

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

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"

Community Blood Drive

Deering Hall 11411 South Lacore Street, Empire, MI, United States

community blood drive March 15th, 2023 from 1:30-6pm at Deering Hall in Empire, MI hosted by St Philip Neri Church.

Free

In concert: Jim Crockett and The Beach Bards

Arts Tavern 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor

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.

Empire Artisan Market

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

Empire Artisan Marketplace - Saturday after Thanksgiving in Empire, MI from 10am-4pm. Tabletop Space Available $50. For Application, Contact Linda Payment at [email protected]

29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk

Empire Area Community Center is the sponsor for the 29th annual Labor Day Bridge Walk! It will begin on the Glen Arbor side of the Carl Olson Bridge M22. The start will be signaled with a flyover by Bruce Jacobs at Noon. Certificates and tshirts will be available on the Empire side. Contact JoAnne Beare (231)631-4316

Anne-Marie Oomen reception

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

Join us for a celebration in honor of Empire’s own Anne-Marie Oomen, recipient of the 2023 Michigan Author Award from the Library of Michigan. Festivities will include live music by Lisa and Ingemar Johansson of Song of the Lakes, along with readings by Anne-Marie and others. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Attendees may also

Free

Empire Artisan Marketplace

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States

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

Empire Winterfest

Empire Township Hall 10088 W. Front Street, Empire, MI , Empire, MI, United States +1 more

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

Free

Community Easter Dinner

Empire United Methodist Church 10050 W Michigan Street, Empire, MI, United States

FREE community Easter Dinner on Sunday, April 20th from 12-2pm in Empire, hosted by The Empire Area Community Center.

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