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Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
March 8, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake * Eastport * Ellsworth * Elk Rapids * Kewadin * *Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg |
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Spring is Coming!!
Time Change Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2:00 a.m.
Turn your clocks forward one hour⏲
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Photo from ribbon-cutting celebrating the opening of Elk Rapids Beautique.
Located at: 212 River Street, Suite 111 (lower level)
Book your appointment at (231) 409-4148
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From Left to right: Brenton Evans, Jenna (owner) Evans, and Jen Roeser. |
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2021 Save the Dates (so far)
April 22, Earth Day
Green Elk Rapids invites the community to join them in celebrating Earth Day, April 22 over several days, with the international theme of "Restore Our Earth". Join citizens, businesses, and students to create local business activity, have some fun, showcase your creativity, and create more awareness of environmental issues. Create a Trashformation; display your earth-friendly items; offer an earth-friendly entree. Details coming soon!
May 15 - Super Recycling Day 9 am - 3 pm
"New" to Super Recycling Day ~
Shredding Service from9 am - Noon, @ Government Bldg. parking lot
May 22 - Curbside Recycling, Village of Elk Rapids
May 29, 10 am - 4 pm - Arts & Craft Show
June 12 - Wooden Boat Show
June 30 - Fishing Seminar @ Harbor
July 17, 10 am - 4 pm - Arts & Craft Show
August 4 - 7 Harbor Days Festival
September 5, 10 am - 4 pm - Arts & Craft Show
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Arts and Craft Shows
May 29, July 17, and September 4
Sign up before April 1 for discount
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Farmer's Market Registration Now Open
Friday's June 11 ~ October 8, 2021
8:00 a.m. until Noon
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Attention Business Owners!!
The Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is concerned about how the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our member businesses over the past year. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete this survey so that we can not only gauge and best understand the level of impact but also assess the overall health of the community. Our hope is that the information will help identify best practices and ideas that can be developed to benefit the economic potential of the business community moving forward.
We realize that sharing this information is sensitive. Your contact and business information will be held in strict confidence and information shared will only be collective results. In addition, we will share the results with our members and leaders in the community.
The survey will close on Monday, March 15, 2021.
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Public Meetings about YOUR Community
Monday, March 8, Harbor Commission 7:00 p.m.
Monday, March 8 Milton Township Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, ER Township Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Agenda Meeting held @ 315 Bridge Street
Tuesday, March 9, Milton Township Planning Commission 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, Torch Lake Township Planning Comm. 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10, DDA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, ERDL Library Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.
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Click to Read:
this update: Bill Cooper’s Retirement │Staff Corner P.1 Harbor Update
Commission Corner P.2 Website Redesign │Council Corner P.3 Upcoming Dates P.4
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Starting today (March 8), MDHHS is moving forward with the vaccination of Michiganders age 50 and older with medical conditions or disabilities and caregiver family members and guardians who care for children with special health care needs. For more information, including how to get a vaccine, visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.
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PPP LOANS ~ APPLY WITH YOUR LENDING INSTITUTION
EIDL LOANS ~ APPLY WITH THE SBA
EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT ~ ASK YOUR ACCOUNTANT
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Webinar: PPP Update, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and SBA resources to help you recover
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Join us on March 10th at 9:00 a.m. for a webinar hosted by the SBA Michigan District Office with the Higgins Lake-Roscommon Chamber of Commerce. We'll discuss PPP updates and loan forgiveness, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, SBA Debt Relief, and new services from our funded resource partners to help you survive and recover from the pandemic.
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Join us on March 11th at 11:30 a.m. for a webinar hosted by the SBA Michigan District Office with the Alpena Chamber of Commerce.
We'll discuss PPP updates and loan forgiveness, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, SBA Debt Relief, and new services from our funded resource partners to help you survive and recover from the pandemic.
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Don't get caught!
We keep hearing stories of businesses being fined for not complying with various COVID-19 related regulations. Here's a reminder that many resources are available, including a FREE COVID-19 Response & Preparedness Template from SBAM.
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Click on Visit Jobs Posted Button ^
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce ~ Summer Intern
Good Samaritan Family Services ~ Administrative Assistant
Hairport Salon & Spa ~ Stylist Full or Part-Time
Michigan Lake Products ~ Help Wanted
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Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:00pm EST
The hour will be dedicated to answering your tax-related questions and concerns and offer tax advice you can implement throughout the year.
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
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Traverse Connect, along with our community partner members in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, bring to you this virtual event which includes speakers, panel discussions, and networking for a day of learning and listening. The Summit will offer an approach towards implementing a strong welcoming and affirming culture in the five-county region. Through this day's discussions and presentations, we will explain what this means and why it is important to area businesses and the community's economic growth.
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Please join Traverse Connect and Rehmann for a webinar highlighting PPP Current Trends and Fund Utilization. It's important to understand the slew of changes to the revamped PPP program, some of which are positive for businesses. This webinar will feature guest speaker Tom Shemanski, Finance and Accounting Solutions with Rehmann. Click to Register
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One Year Anniversary Celebration🎉
Come join us as we celebrate 1 YEAR here in beautiful downtown Elk Rapids!
Tuesday, March 9th, 11 am -6:30 pm.
Come meet Dr. Adam Schwarz DC & team, see the changes that we've made in our growing office & enjoy goodies from The Flour Pot Bakery. and other treats. Get your spine checked at no cost to you during this event! The day ends with a HUGE drawing for some great prizes!! Don't miss it!
MI Family Chiropractic * 104 Bridge St. * Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2128
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy., Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Saturday, March 13
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
@ Grass River Natural Area
TAPPING MAPLE TREES
Discover the ceremonial art of maple tapping by learning both traditional and modern methods. This program will cover all of the equipment you need as well as how to do it at home. Get a chance to tap a tree, and see maple syrup being made, from tree to bottle. This program will take place all outdoors with a small group. Limited space. Must pre-register. $10 per person. CLICK to Register
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We are open for the season!
Tuesday - Saturday 11-6!
Please pardon our dust as we make room for the LARGEST selection of Stand Up Paddleboards in Northern Michigan. Here is a sneak peek to move your mind into warm sunny days to come. Let us help you build a Lifestyle of Fun in 2021!
Please stop in and help us welcome Karl to the Bayfront Family! Karl has lived in Northern Michigan his entire life and is an avid lover of biking, kayaking, and anything outdoors!
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Bayfront Beach & Bike
130 River Street * Elk Rapids
(231) 498-2295
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Spring Bike Tune-Up
$49.00
(including pick up and delivery)
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Antrim Conservation District
The time is here to get those trees ordered up, they're going fast and some have limited quantities! Pick-up days are April 23 & 24th, we'll bring them out to the car for you.
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Happy March!
Wildflower Soapworks wants to share the love this month by offering
$7 off a purchase of $35+ on their website!
Located at 117 River St. * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8000
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Wildflower Soapworks has an amazing new product. Portable Bonfires weigh only one pound and last 3-4 hours. Great for the beach, your apartment or condo, and anyplace outside. Stop in to have a look and see new spring candles as well. |
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Silly Sister’s Pottery
Spring Class Announcement
Hi Everyone! Silly Sister will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 5.0) for March – April, 2021, as detailed below. As this may be a repeat round of classes for at least some of you, classes will be geared BOTH toward newbie potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos will be geared toward multiple levels of ability, so never worry about getting bored!
Sign-up will start on Friday morning, March 5, 2021, at 9 a.m. (please not before) Send email only to: dbmoline@torchlake.com
Click HERE for class dates and times, cost, sign-up sheet, and for more detailed information.
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The Promise 2021 ~ New Hope Community Church |
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Thurs. Fri., and Saturdays March 25-27 and April 1-3
Show Times Thurs, Fri 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3:00 p.m.
Swordfights, bribery, betrayal, love, miracles, singing, dancing. It’s a Love story; the greatest love story ever told. Powerful music underscores the entire production, inspired choreography and first-rate special visual effects make ‘The Promise’ a show you won’t soon forget. A cast and crew of over 200 people bringing you the beautiful portrayal of the life of Christ from birth to resurrection.
No admission fee, no ticket needed. First come, first served as our capacity is limited. Doors open 30 minutes prior.
The New Hope Community Church has a large, spacious sanctuary for adequate distancing. Overflow seating is available. Mask wearing is requested for all attendees.
Not recommended for small children; complimentary childcare provided - infants through 5-year-olds.
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Green Elk Rapids invites the community to join them in celebrating International Earth Day, April 22, over several days from Wednesday, April 21-Sunday, April 25.
This year's international theme is "Restore Our Earth".
Join citizens, businesses, and students to promote community, create local business activity, have some fun, showcase your creativity, and create more awareness of environmental issues.
A few ideas to jump-start your thinking:
-create a Trashformation (a creation made from recycled items, with an environmental message, clever or witty)
-host a Trashformation from the high school classes or show one in your store window, in your yard, on your porch
-display your earth-friendly store items for sale
-show practices you do for the sake of the planet
-offer an earth-friendly entree or vegetarian item in your restaurant; share the recipe
-identify a special restored or recycled feature of your building...the floor, the tiles, beams, the history
-offer your space for an activity or exhibit
-draw an environmental cartoon for your window.
Plans include several stations on Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. with activities and exhibits relating to environment topics.
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Free Ideal Protein
Weight Loss Seminar
Call for Meeting Options
Tuesday March 16 , 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. in Elk Rapids
Come learn about the doctor supervised Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program proven to promote fat loss, naturally suppresses appetite, and provides nutrition education and support to maintain weight loss. Sample foods available on the program.
Admission is free, but please RSVP, call 231-264-0700.
Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker
Elk Rapids Skin & Laser Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
www.youridealyouweightloss.com
(Mon. March 15 in Traverse City, Thurs. March 18 in Petoskey)
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Dog Sled Rides in King's Orchards
Every Tues & Wed 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thru March 17, 2021
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Enjoy this winter with a dog sled ride through the orchard hosted by Second Chance Mushers every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the winter. The course is 1/2 mile in length. The cost per sled load is $35. Sign up and find out more info at:
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"March" into Spring with a
song in your heart.........
....even the Leprechauns love their music!
Bonnie Twiss Music Instruction
- Piano Lessons
- Music Composition & Theory
- All Ages Welcome-
- In Elk Rapids,
- Call (248) 648-9741 or (231) 498-2181
- Healthy Safety Protocols Observed
- Gift Certificates Available
- Piano Lessons are available year-round.
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Friske Farm Market * 10743 U.S. 31 North * Ellsworth * (231) 599-2604
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ACTS * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690 * (231) 938-2990
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RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER
WEEKLY UPDATE
To: Friends and Family everywhere
From: Cheri and Raven Hill
Date: March 6, 2021
Enjoy the coming week. The weatherman says the temps will be warmer and it’s looking like several days of sunshine too!
Greetings, Everyone!
I can’t wait to share our new GLASS ODDITIES exhibit with you. When it comes to glass, there are many things to discover! We commonly think of glass in terms of its form, like stained glass or blown glass, or function, like windows or dishes, but there’s more! In most cases, sand plus heat equals glass. Quartz sand or silicon dioxide is the main ingredient in the most common forms of glass. Sometimes, soda ash or potash is added to the quartz to lower the melting point. The mixture is heated to a temperature of about 3090°F (1700°C). Once molten, the glass cools to a solid. Vitrified sand has been heated to a high enough temperature to partly or fully melt the quartz sand to glass.
Nature was the first producer of glass. There is at least one animal that produces glass, several natural processes that produce glass and a few manmade methods of vitrified sand. Glass sponges don’t need heat to produce glass. They pull the silica straight out of the salt water. These sponges have a skeleton made of thin needle-like structures called spicules that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The spicules are made of silica, the same material that makes up sand....... Continue Reading
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The Center is REOPENING on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Center will be open to the public from noon to 4 pm, pending state pandemic guidelines. Due to COVID, visitors are asked to call 231.536.3369 and make an appointment to visit. |
Mission: Raven Hill Discovery Center provides a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts. Check us out daily on Facebook and the website (www.MiRavenHill.org) for informal learning activities, photo memories, updates, and more. We may also be reached via email (info@miravenhill.org) or phone: 231.675.6025. Stay safe and keep in touch, everyone.
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