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About the Empire Area Community Center

The Empire Area Community Center (EACC) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Empire, Michigan.

October Concert: Papa Squat and the Sitdownz

Papa Squat and the Sitdownz, a family Dixieland band from northern Michigan, will be playing Sunday, October 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Little Traverse Inn in Maple City (M-22, 149 East Harbor Hwy., Maple City, MI 49664). The concert is free as part of the Empire Area Community Center’s emergency fund program,…

Halloween Trunk or Treat in Empire

The Empire Area Community Center is sponsoring Halloween Trunk or Treat on Front Street in Empire from 5 :00 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 31.

Deer Donations — Harvest with Heart

Michigan Sportsment Against Hunger is a non-profit organization that encourages Michigan hunters to donate deer to local food pantries to help local families.

Empire Holiday Marketplace

The annual Empire Artisan Marketplace opens the Saturday after Thanksgiving, on Nov. 28 this year, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Empire Township Hall (10088 W. Front St., Empire, MI 49630).

Empire Area Community Calendar

Check out the new Empire Area Community Calendar to see what’s happening in the Empire area! Several area organizations have teamed up to share their individual event calendars in a consolidated calendar that is a one-stop shop for local events. The consolidated community calendar is part of a larger multi-organizational effort to enhance communication about…

Community Center Concerts

The Empire Area Community Center sponsors free monthly concerts to encourage community gatherings and to collect voluntary donations for our special emergency fund.

Community Center Yoga

Kaye Evans holds a Gentle Yoga class on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:15-12:00 noon p.m. in the Empire Township Hall, 10088 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630.

Community Center Pickleball

Empire area residents play pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–5 p.m. on an indoor court at the Empire Township Hall or on outdoors courts at Johnson Park, depending on the season and weather conditions.

Community Center Fitness and Flexibility +

The Empire Area Community Center sponsors a fitness class with Karen Baja on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30–11:00 a.m. in the Empire Township Hall (10088 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630). The class is focused on building flexibility, endurance, strength, and balance (F.E.S.B.). There is a suggested $5 donation per class.