Good morning Empire! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Stories & More – Glen Lake Library at Glen Lake Community Library
- Stepping Off the Boat: Stories from North Manitou at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
- Using Technology to Enhance Your Park Experience: Platte River Campground Twilight Talk at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Saturday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
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Thursday August 6
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Stepping Off the Boat: Stories from North Manitou
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
The event will take place inside the Cannery Boat Museum in Glen Haven.
7:00 pm
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Using Technology to Enhance Your Park Experience: Platte River Campground Twilight Talk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
The Platte River Campground Amphitheater is located near the Campground office. If not camping at the campground, park at the office, take the stairs or ramp located to the left.If entering from the campground, walk in from loop 1 on the paved path b
8:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Port Oneida Fair
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
Five sites throughout the Port Oneida Rural Historic District. Parking is available at the Dechow, Olsen, and Thoreson Farms. An ADA accessible shuttle bus runs between the sites.
10:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Port Oneida Fair →
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 W Front St, Empire
10:00 am
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Empire Highway →
River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S Oak St, Glen Arbor
6:00 pm
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Empire Highway at River Club →
River Club Glen Arbor, 5963 S Oak St, Glen Arbor
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 11
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Glen Arbor Farmers Market →
Glen Arbor Township Hall, 6394 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
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- Need help installing a car seat?
The Michigan State Police is hosting a Child Safety Seat Inspection at the Elk Rapids Fire Department ( 209 Bridge St.) on August 7 from 10:00 to 12… (Nextdoor )
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Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Store Manager in Benzonia. Apply here.
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SpartanNash Company posted a job opening for Floor Technician in Benzonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Empire here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Arbor
- Primary Election Results: Benson vs. James, El-Sayed vs. Stevens, and a String of Uncontested Leelanau Races (leelanauticker.com)
Beulah
Benzonia
- How Benzonia firefighters are preparing for worst-case emergencies (recordpatriot.com)
- Jabo Bihlman next up at Music On The Mountain (glenarborsun.com)
- 100 Years Ago: Manistee port's boat speed limit set to 8 mph, fines are $200 (manisteenews.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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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