Empire Winterfest: a "Common Sense Optional" event

The annual Empire Winterfest will be held next weekend (Feb 13-15). On Friday night there’s Candlelight Ice Skating on South Bar Lake with bonfire, hot chocolate, free hot dogs courtesy of Deerings Market (6 PM) and a pool tournament at the Village Inn (7:30).

Saturday features kids games at South Bar Lake (12-1 PM) followed by the always exciting Polar Bear Dip (2 PM) and the annual Curling Tournament right after the dip! From 5-8 PM there’s a Soup Potluck Dinner at the Town Hall (bring a dish to pass, soups provided).

On Sunday from 8 AM – Noon the Empire Lion’s Club has their Pancake breakfast at the Empire Town Hall.

You can see more photos from the Empire Polar Bear Dip and check the Empire Chamber web site.

Photo:  Extra Points for Sheer Insanity detail by Andy McFarlane