Lively Acres and NeighborFood Market in Empire Township are pleased to host the second annual NeighborFest community gathering Sunday, May 24th as a fundraiser for two local non-profit organizations from 1-7 p.m.
Music schedule:
The Burdickville Boys 1-2 p.m.
The Luke Woltanski Band 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Fern and Faj 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Clint Weaner 4:45-5:45 p.m.
The Fabulous HornDogs 6-7 p.m.
This event is an opportunity for neighbors in the greater Empire and Glen Lake community to get together around local food and music, while supporting the Empire Area Community Center (EACC) and LIFT (Leelanau Investing for Teens).
The event is free and open to the public, and all musicians are donating their time to help raise funds for these groups.
The NeighborFood Market and Cafe will provide prepared foods for purchase, all featuring products from local farms. The menu will feature: Hot dogs, beetroot Hamburgers/ cheeseburgers, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, cookies and baked goods from Mel & Fell.
These local farms will benefit from the sale of their products in the food: Recker Swine Farm, Noonan and Sons Farm, Bluebird Farm and Gardens, The Lively Farm Second Spring Farm.
All profit above food costs will be donated and split between LIFT and EACC. Chips, non-alcoholic drinks and other snacks from the market will also be available for sale.
LIFT (Leelanau Investing for Teens) is a free out-of-schooltime program for 6th through 12th graders in Leelanau County, MI. Beginning in 2017 as a small youth program, LIFT has grown to provide daily activities for students at Suttons Bay, Glen Lake, Leland, and Northport Schools including daily mentoring, homework help, weekend activities, and co-hosting school events such as homecoming and prom. Activities can include rock climbing, going to a concert, working at a farm, going to the beach or sitting down to do a puzzle. LIFT strives to see all of Leelanau’s youth experiencing community connections and support. EACC (Empire Area Emergency Fund) has been assisting neighbors with critical needs since the late 90’s. As a charitable organization, EACC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals by fostering community engagement and activities. A flagship fund of EACC is the Community Emergency Fund, providing financial assistance for families experiencing financial hardships. Funds from NeighborFest will be used to support the EACC general fund, which is available to support other community needs and organizations.
