🌱 How Empire’s new thrift store is funding local families in need
Empire, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Empire! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Empire’s new thrift store is funding local families in need
Also on today's calendar: Glen Arbor Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Friday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Leelanau Christian Neighbors open Samaritans' Closet thrift store in Empire (9and10news.com) — A new Samaritans' Closet thrift store has opened in Empire, giving locals a nearby spot to shop, donate, and support neighbors in need. Run by Leelanau Christian Neighbors, the store’s proceeds fund food, baby pantries, and financial assistance programs across Leelanau County, all without residents having to drive to Lake Leelanau. 
📸 Around Empire
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Upcoming Events in
Empire
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★ Featured events ★
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Stories & More – Glen Lake Library →
Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 W Front St, Empire
11:00 am
Friday June 5
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Other local events
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9 am - noon: National Trails Day
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
9:00 am -
Ode to Asparagus
Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
2:00 pm -
Barn Workshop
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park 44.789001, -86.05819713326 Norconk Rd, Honor, MI 49640-9601, United States
9:00 am -
Glen Arbor Farmers Market →
Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor
9:00 am -
TED Democracy: Founding Futures
Glen Lake Community Library 10115 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
11:00 am -
Glen Arbor Farmers Market →
Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor
9:00 am -
Stories & More – Glen Lake Library →
Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 W Front St, Empire
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
Monday June 8
Tuesday June 9
Saturday June 13
Tuesday June 16
Friday June 19
📣 Empire Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Andre Villoche Live at Glen Arbor Wines →
Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 S Lake St, Glen Arbor
7:30 pm -
Rhett & John →
Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 S Lake St, Glen Arbor
7:30 pm -
Chris Smith Live @ Glen Arbor Wines →
Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 S Lake St, Glen Arbor
7:30 pm -
Broom Closet Boys Live @ Glen Arbor Wines →
Glen Arbor Wines, 5873 S Lake St, Glen Arbor
7:30 pm
Friday June 5
Saturday June 6
Thursday June 11
Wednesday July 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Huntington Bancshares, Inc. posted a job opening for Financial Relationship Banker (Empire, MI) in Empire. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Empire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Empire here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Arbor
- From the classroom to the world: Local seniors turn tassels (leelanaunews.com)
- Members in the News: June 1, 2026 (aaea.org)
- The Ultimate TC Summer Bucket List (hourdetroit.com)
Benzonia
- Plant It Wild offers a variety of programs in June (ourmidland.com)
- Benzie County Sheriff's Office log: Police called to a fight (recordpatriot.com)
- Tom Paine Day events explore Common Sense, American Revolution (recordpatriot.com)
Ok Empire! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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