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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 that serves as a resource center for local community information, events, and support.
Sleeping Bear Marathon in Empire
The Sleeping Bear Marathon is Saturday, Oct. 3, and you’ll see lots of runners convening in Empire to run various races with a grand finish on the beach. A team of volunteers from Empire’s Lions Club and other organizations will help direct participants and local residents who need to navigate the race course and roads…
Heritage Day at Empire Area Museum
The Empire Area Museum celebrates Heritage Day this year on Saturday, October 10, 1–4 p.m. with old-fashioned arts and crafts and old-time music and treats.
Harvest with Heart — Deer Donations
Michigan Sportsment Against Hunger is a non-profit organization that encourages Michigan hunters to donate deer to local food pantries to help local families.
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 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.
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.
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…
