Joe's Friendly Tavern Empire

Joe's Friendly Tavern Empire Located in Empire Michigan in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore, Joe's Friendly Tavern, Empire Michigan. Established in 1946.
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Delicious food in a family friendly atmosphere. Located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakes Shore just blocks from the Empire Beach with its breath taking views of Lake Michigan, the Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Manitou Islands. Joe's is known for its award winning burgers, ground fresh daily.

10/07/2026

Our Fall Ball finale is this Friday. Forecast calls for sunny skies at The Hutch. Will you be there?!

It's that time of year again... join us.
10/07/2026

It's that time of year again... join us.

This day in Michigan history, October 7, 2000Thunder Bay Becomes 13th National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve ...
10/07/2026

This day in Michigan history, October 7, 2000
Thunder Bay Becomes 13th National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve and the first on the Great Lakes. The sanctuary protects an estimated 116 historically significant shipwrecks, from nineteenth-century wooden side-wheelers to twentieth-century steel-hulled steamers. Renowned for its exceptional shipwreck diving experiences, it’s suitable for both novice and experienced divers.
While a Bay tends to be a safe spot for many ships, near Alpena, Michigan, Thunder Bay, off Lake Huron was known to be not quite the safe harbor many expected, giving it the nickname Shipwreck Alley. With its historic cargo in depths, today in the year 2000, Thunder Bay was given status as a National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve.

...and so it begins. Joe's array of festive fall treats are now available!!!
10/07/2026

...and so it begins. Joe's array of festive fall treats are now available!!!

10/07/2026

💗🎗️ DIG PINK & PINK OUT FOOTBALL WEEK IS APPROACHING! 🏐 🏈

It’s almost time to FILL THE STANDS WITH PINK! 💗 Show your support for Ellen Grams and help us make these two nights extra special!

👚 HAVE YOU ORDERED YOUR APPAREL YET?
Don’t miss your chance to grab your Dig Pink/Pink Out apparel! Order now using the QR code on the flyer or click on the link below. Limited quantities will also be available in the apparel trailer! https://glathleticboosters.boosterhub.com/store/14802

🍪 BAKED GOODS NEEDED!
We are also looking for donations of baked goods to sell at BOTH game nights! If you’d like to donate cookies, brownies, cupcakes, treats, or other goodies, please reach out:

🏐 Volleyball: Jamie Robinson — [email protected]
🏈 Football: Dana Schlosser — [email protected]

📅 Volleyball: Thursday, October 8
🏐 JV @ 5:30 PM | Varsity @ 7:00 PM

📅 Football: Friday, October 9
🏈 Varsity @ 7:00 PM

💗 Order your apparel. Donate baked goods. Come to the games. Wear PINK!

Let’s come together as a Laker community and show our support! 💗💛🖤

All funds raised will directly benefit Ellen Grams- daughter of GL teacher Mr. Grams.

10/07/2026

The Benzie Central Hiking Club is hosting an evening hike at Green Point Dunes Nature Preserve, near Elberta, on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Students can get further information and permission slips from the high school office or from Mr. Stewart in Room 225.

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Here it comes again.... the Bohica is back at Joe's.
10/07/2026

Here it comes again.... the Bohica is back at Joe's.

This day in history, Oct 7, 1913, Moving assembly line debuts at Ford factory.For the first time, Henry Ford’s entire Hi...
10/07/2026

This day in history, Oct 7, 1913, Moving assembly line debuts at Ford factory.

For the first time, Henry Ford’s entire Highland Park, Michigan automobile factory is run on a continuously moving assembly line when the chassis—the automobile’s frame—is assembled using the revolutionary industrial technique. A motor and rope pulled the chassis past workers and parts on the factory floor, cutting the man-hours required to complete one “Model T.” Within a year, further assembly line improvements reduced the time required to 93 man-minutes. The staggering increase in productivity effected by Ford’s use of the moving assembly line allowed him to drastically reduce the cost of the Model T, thereby accomplishing his dream of making the car affordable to ordinary consumers.
In introducing the Model T in October 1908, Henry Ford proclaimed, “I will build a motor car for the great multitude.” Before then, the decade-old automobile industry generally marketed its vehicles to only the richest Americans, because of the high cost of producing the machines. Ford’s Model T was the first automobile designed to serve the needs of middle-class citizens: It was durable, economical, and easy to operate and maintain. Still, with a debut price of $850, the Model T was out of the reach of most Americans. The Ford Motor Company understood that to lower unit cost it had to increase productivity. The method by which this was accomplished transformed industry forever.

Some color is starting to appear at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Peak season for fall colors will likely ...
10/07/2026

Some color is starting to appear at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Peak season for fall colors will likely be mid-October.

Great spots to experience the season are:
North Bar Lake Overlook - stop #11 on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
The Meadow Loop on the Pyramid Point Trail
The Carsten and Elizabeth Burfiend Farm in Port Oneida

photo: The view from the North Bar Overlook on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Oct. 5, 2026
NPS Photo/E. Sunblade

TODAY! What is The Freedom to Read? October 7, 1:00 pmJoin us for this special Banned Books Week presentation by Amber ...
10/07/2026

TODAY! What is The Freedom to Read? October 7, 1:00 pm

Join us for this special Banned Books Week presentation by Amber Sheerin of the Michigan Library Association. She’ll discuss the persistent problem of book challenges, the principles of intellectual freedom, and what the freedom to read means in our communities. She’ll be joined by local library staff members to answer your questions about how libraries promote and protect this basic liberty. The discussion will take place at the Old Art Building in Leland.
https://www.milibraries.org/meet-the-mla-staff
https://www.oldartbuilding.com

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Front Street
Empire, MI
49630

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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