Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

September 6, 2022

Chain of Lakes Area

Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake * Eastport * Ellsworth * Elk Rapids * Kewadin * Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg

 Farmer's Market every Friday through October 7, 2022, from 8:00 am until Noon

Farmer's Market is sponsored by Raymond James Financial, Rockne L. Paige, CFP

Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

Golf Day at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Come enjoy a day of golf at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort ~ the Sundance Course! 

In place of a Golf Outing this year, the Chamber and A-Ga-Ming are offering special pricing for you and your friends to just come and play golf at this beautiful course. Simply call the pro shop (231) 264-5081 and sign up for tee times!

(see tee times and pricing below)

Thanks to our sponsors, Cherry Capital Airport and Fischer Insurance for supporting this enjoyable day of golf for our members! 

2022 Chain of Lakes Area Snapshot of Upcoming Events

Where to go, What to see, and

What to do in the Chain of Lakes Area

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Sept 7, Swiss Steak Dinner, Kewadin United Methodist Church 5-7 pm

Sept 7, "Recess Happy Hour" at Short's Pull Barn 5-7 pm

Sept 9, ER Farmer's Market, 8-12 pm

Sept 10, Alden Hot & Classic Car Show 10 am - 3 pm

Sept 10, Fall Acrylics at Grass River 1 pm

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Sept 12, Grown & Tell at BOS Wine 6 pm

ept 13, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 5:30 pm

Sept 13, Weight Loss Workshop, Dr. Ann Kuenker 5:30 pm

Sept 15, Elk Rapids Golf Day at A-Ga-Ming, Sundance Course

Sept 15-17, Paddle Antrim Festival

Sept 15-18, HBAGTA Parade of Homes

Sept 15-Oct 30, Myrtle & Maude's Apple Season w/Hayrides

Sept 16, ER Farmer's Market, 8-12 pm

Sept 16, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 8:30 am

Sept 17, Samels Farm Blacksmithing Class 8:30-Noon

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Sept 20, Antrim County EDC Business Connector Series 10 am

Sept 23, ESLA, It's a Shore-Hydrology Thing Meeting 5 pm

Sept 24, ACTS Open House Celebration 3-5 pm

Sept 24, Downtown Elk Rapids Fall Festival & Scarecrow Contest

Sept 25, Amvets Dave Abbott Memorial Golf Outing @A-Ga-Ming Golf

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Sept 27, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 5:30 pm

Sept 29-30, Art Beat @ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids 10-5 pm

Sept 30, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 8:30 am

Oct 1, Art Beat @ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids 10-5 pm

Oct 1, "Pink Sing" for Breast Cancer 6-10 pm

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Oct 8, Harvest Days in Alden, 10 am - 5 pm

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Oct 13, Fall, Flannel, and Friends at Townline Ciderworks 5-7 pm

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Nov 17-20, Myrtle & Maude's Christmas on the Farm

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Nov 26, Shop Small Saturday

Nov 26, Holiday Illumination & Open House in Alden

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Dec 15, Ladies Night, Downtown Elk Rapids

2023

January 14, Coffee with Village Council, 9 - 10:30 am

April 11, Coffee with Village Council, 6 – 7:30 pm

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To view all the events, Visit our Website Calendar!

April 15-Sept 25, Green ER Exhibit @ Dennos Museum

Traverse City Horse Shows June 8-September 18

ER Farmer's Market every Friday, June 10- Oct. 7, 8-Noon

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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates you may have!

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Tuesday, September 6, Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Thursday, September 8, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5:00 pm

See the website for Agenda Elk Rapids District Library (elkrapidslibrary.org)

Thursday, September 8, ER Parks &   Meeting, 7:00 pm

See the website for Agenda  Document Center - Village of Elk Rapids

VILLAGE SEEKING BOARD & COMMISSION APPLICATIONS:

The Village of Elk Rapids is seeking diverse and dedicated individuals to help our community make decisions for a viable future. The village currently has vacancies on the following Boards & Commissions:

- Beautification Commission (application due Wednesday, September 7th): Recommend budget for care and beautification of public spaces, policies for the operation of a beautification program, and a long-term beautification plan to the village council. Promote activities that will benefit the beautification program of the village.

- Downtown Development Authority (application due Wednesday, September 7th): Analyze the impact of economic changes in DDA districts, develop plans to promote orderly economic growth, and provide support to DDA districts (including Downtown, 31-Corridor, Ames Street, Industrial Park).

Thank you for considering serving our community! The Village of Elk Rapids continues to be an exceptional place to live, work, and recreate thanks to the hard work of those willing to serve and all of our dedicated stakeholders.

For more info and to download the application, please follow this link: https://elkrapids.org/seeking-applications-vacancies-on.../

The Government Center parking lot is being paved Tuesday, September 6, 2022, and possibly continuing into Wednesday.  During this time, the village and township offices are still open.  You will need to park on Bridge Street or nearby and can access the building using the sidewalk to the main entrance.

FALL 2022 VILLAGE NEWSLETTER

Check out the Fall 2022 edition of the Village of Elk Rapids Newsletter! It includes several articles, including:

• The Harbor’s Five-Year Plan
• Planning & Zoning Ordinances that have been passed and are in the works
• The new solar panels at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Tree Ordinance Info
• Staff feature of DPW crew member Joe O’Halloran
• Planning Chair feature on Royce Ragland
• Council Corner feature of Rick Bellingham
• 2021 Water Quality Report which was published in July 2022
• Water Quality information, questions, & answers
• Info on events
• More!

You can download or scroll the newsletter HERE:

DDA NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2022

The Elk Rapids DDA Communication Team is back with our second monthly newsletter! Check out what we have been up to, including leveraging the economic benefits of being designated as a Pure Michigan Trail Town, action updates, open DDA seat alert, and more!

You can download the newsletter HERE

Village of Elk Rapids: www.elkrapids.org

Elk Rapids Township: https://www.elkrapids.com/

Milton Township: https://miltontownship.org/

Torch Lake Township:www.torchlaketownship.org/

Antrim County: antrimcounty.org

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MichiganBusiness.org

Millions in new funding to help Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs

FLINT, Mich. - Mott Community College held a spotlight event on Wednesday morning to discuss $6 million in new grants for students in the Michigan Reconnect and Futures for Frontliners programs.

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II and Senator Jim Ananich joined local educators and students to highlight the funding that aims to remove barriers to higher education for Michiganders.   Read More>>

More than $100M in upgrades and improvements announced for Michigan State Parks

What’s happening: This past June, we brought you the news that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced $15,962,000 in upgrades and improvements for 11 Michigan State Parks. The Michigan DNR said then that the announced improvements were just Phase I of a larger state park improvement plan and they weren’t lying. Phase II was recently announced and it’s a big one: More than 100 projects totaling a proposed investment of $108.8 million for our Michigan State Parks.  Read More>>

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

https://traversecity.score.org/content/take-workshop-139

Your Marketing Roadmap - Ask the Questions You Need Answered

Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 1:00pm EDT

In part 4 of the "Your Marketing Roadmap" webinar series, the floor is open to you to ask our expert your marketing questions. Read more       Register Now

HUBZone Certification Process and Program Updates

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 1:00pm EDT

In this webinar, our presenter will explain how the HUBZone Certification Program can open the door for your business to receive federal contract dollars. Read more     Register Now

Read the >>>> 

Latest News from Traverse Connect

Webinar series aims to close the region's skills gap

TRAVERSE CITY — Seeking to close the skills gap in northern Michigan, three webinars aimed at entrepreneurs, employers, and employees in a range of business sectors are planned for early fall.

Blue economy jobs, heavy highway construction training, and funding for workforce training will each be explored in a free monthly webinar series hosted by Northwestern Michigan College and Traverse Connect. Registration for each hour-long session is now open.

In 2021, a Traverse Connect study revealed a skills gap is hindering the region’s economic growth. The webinar series is part of a comprehensive community approach to fill that gap.  Read More>>>>>

Your Latest Economic News in Northern Michigan!

Plus Core Partner Updates!

Proving Ground for Outdoor Rec

By Sam Bailey, Strategic Initiatives Manager and Abigail Kendziorski, NLEA/DTE Energy Foundation Summer Intern

From large tracts of state land for hunting and fishing; to lakes and rivers for every watersport; to twisting trails for bikes, snowmobiles, and ORVS; to hills for boarding and skiing, the places that are fun to play are also the perfect place to test and refine outdoor products.

The outdoor recreation industry in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties generates over $151,000,000 in revenue annually and employs over 2,705 people according to estimates from Duns & Bradstreet Hoovers.   Read More >>>>>

The DTE Foundation has been working with a number of organizations to identify hurdles that some individuals face when trying to enter the workforce. One of those hurdles is the lack of a valid driver’s license. The DTE Foundation has been working with the Secretary of State and other partners to provide the necessary legal and administrative resources to help restore licenses in one easy process for individuals in need. Traverse City will be the site of the next clinic, on September 16 at the Michigan Works Office on South Garfield, Traverse City.

On September 20, 2022 the Antrim County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)will be hosting part two in its webinar series, Business Connector Series: Connecting Area Small Businesses and Community Resources. This webinar will begin at 10:00 a.m., immediately following the regularly scheduled EDC meeting. It will last approximately 60 minutes. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. To participate in the September 20th webinar, click here.

The focus of part 2 of the webinar is how housing in Antrim County effects economic development. To that end, Housing North and Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency will be presenting what it is their respective organizations do and how their work is important to economic development. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the organizations' representatives. For those interested in the webinar who are unable to participate in real-time, the webinar will be recorded and made available on Antrim County's YouTube channel. 

Networks Northwest

PO Box 506

Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 929-5000

danboss@networksnorthwest.org

www.networksnorthwest.org

Read the >>>> August 2022 Newsletter

A NEW WORKFORCE SOLUTION FOR

ALL MICHIGAN BUSINESSES

EMERGESKILLED

Now hiring? We’ve heard you. We know that Michigan businesses of every size, location and industry are facing immense talent shortages and challenges. This new tool – known as EmergeSkilled – can help you find and keep employees. It’s a proven technology platform that can help you connect with talent while building a long-term workforce pipeline for the future. Read on to learn more. 

Together with the Downtown Elk Rapids Association, the Chamber is sending out a separate listing of job opportunities in the area every week. If you would like to be included, please post any job openings on the chamber website, (see below) or send an email to: laura@elkrapidschamber.org

Job Listings from August 25, 2022

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

TRAVERSE CITY FALL HORSE SHOW II

September 7 – 11, 2022

• Silver Oak Jumper Tournament presented by the Davis McCullough Foundation
• CSI 3*
• Traverse City Hunter Derby
• Premier Hunters / Jumper 6 / Equitation

Tickets available HERE,>>only 3 weeks remain

Now that's music to my ears!

This week's music

September 6-10, 2022



Blue Pelican Inn ~ check Facebook for Music Line-up

• Tues. 5-8 
• Thurs. 5-8  
• Fri. 6-9  
• Sat. 6-9  

Castle Farms/1918 Cellars

• Wed, Peter Jensen 6-8 pm

Cellar 152 ~ check Facebook for updates

• Fri. Reese Keelor6-9 pm
• Sat. ________ 6-9 pm

Ethanology ~ check Facebook for updates

• Fri., Avid Kain 8-11 pm
• Sat. , The Marsupials 8-11 pm

Johnny's Torch Riviera ~

• Thurs. Darrell Boger 7 pm
• Fri. & Sat. Willy Jam 7 pm

Short's Pull Barn ~

• Fri. 6:30-9:30 pm
• Sat.  6:30-9:30 pm

Shorts Brewing Co. Bellaire Pub ~

• Fri. Vernon David 7-9:30 pm
• Sat. 1000 Watt Prophets 7-9:30 pm

The Nest Sports Bar

• Wed-Sun check Facebook for schedule

Torch Lake Cafe ~

• Mon. Karaoke & Open Mic. 7 pm,
• Tues. Dominic Fortuna, 6:30
• Wed. Lee Malone & Sandy Metiva, 6:30,
• Thurs. Nick Vasquez 7 pm,
• Fri. & Sat. Leanna Collins & Ivan Greilick 8 pm,
• Sun.

Townline Ciderworks ~

• Friday -- check Facebook for updates.

(click on each name to get Facebook updates)

Take a road trip with The Ticker for a special September Recess at Short's Brewing Company's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids on Wednesday, September 7 -  one lucky winner will win a custom Short's cornhole board set (valued at $275) and another a Short's gift basket complete with a $50 gift card, koozies, cup, growler, and hot sauces!

Attendees at The Ticker's monthly after-work happy hour will enjoy socializing and delicious food and beverages at Short's beautiful outdoor facility. Food will include smash burger sliders and kale salad from the Alley Cat's truck and flautas and bite-sized quesadillas from the Osorio truck. Guests will also enjoy an assortment of Short's beverages.

Attendees will also be entered into a drawing to win great prizes, including:

> A custom Short's cornhole board set, valued at $275

> A Short's gift basket complete with a $50 gift card, koozies, cup, growler, and hot sauces

Admission to Recess is $10 and is open to the public. The event goes from 5 pm to 7 pm.  Short's Brewing Company Pull Barn is located at 211 Industrial Park Drive in Elk Rapids.

ART BEAT returns

September 29-30 & October 1 

This bi-annual gallery tour includes Twisted Fish, Mullaly's 128 & Blue Heron Galleries of Elk Rapids.

Join us for art inspiration & fun incentives for your creative fix. 

Twisted Fish Gallery 

10443 S. Bayshore Dr. * Elk Rapids

Gallery hours:

Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm.

“Double Take”

the third of the Summer PAIRINGS opened at Twisted Fish Gallery

Featuring the works of Carrie C & Charles Murphy, this dynamic duo in life and in art are offering paintings in Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor.

As a long-standing artist with Twisted Fish, Charles Murphy is known for his expansive expertise in multiple mediums offered from highly representational & illustrative work to abstracted landscapes.



We are excited to collaborate with Carrie C Murphy whose work is a reflection of her love of our natural surroundings. Together, this pair share home and creative space- making for some fun discussion of how the two develop and creatively communicate through their canvases.

The special Murphy PAIRING will be featured in the living room of our Cottage Gallery until September 10.

Private Appointments are welcomed.

twistedfishgallery.com (231) 264-0123

Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area (HBAGTA) 

33rd Annual Parade of Homes

September 15-18, 2022

Top area builders will showcase new and remodeled homes during the four-day event. Whether you’re buying, building or remodeling, this is your chance to tour the homes for endless inspiration from the latest trends in home design, technology, and landscaping. Plus, the experts will be on-site to answer all your questions. For more information and photos, you can download the free Parade of Homes App or pick up the Parade of Homes Tour Magazine.  Read More >>>>

Royal Farms

Celebrate the beginning of Fall 🍁

🌽 Corn Maze is open!

🍎 Apples and Caramel Apples

🍩Donuts & Cider

🌻Mums

10445 N. US Highway 31

Ellsworth, MI 49729

(231) 599-3222

🍁Fall Hours 

Farm Market: Sunday - Thursday 9-6 Friday & Saturday 9-7

Tasting Room:Sunday - Thursday 11-6 Friday & Saturday 11-7

Grow & Tell at BOS Wine

Monday, September 12, 6-7 pm

Join us for a fun and educational event featuring wines from each of our hardworking and amazing growers. Dave will talk with the growers about harvest updates, testing Brix levels in our grapes, and discussing vintage predictions compared to the vintages we have in our glasses. Tickets are only $25 and wine club and industry discounts apply, so book your spot today! Space is limited. 

🍷135 Ames Street 🍇 Elk Rapids  (231) 498-2073

Free Ideal Protein ~ Weight Loss Seminar

September 13, 2022 @ 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.

Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker

Elk RapidsMedical Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids

Admission is free, please RSVP - call 231-264-0700

www.youridealyouweightloss.com

(Mon. Sept. 12 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. Sept. 15 in Petoskey)

Celebrating Twenty Years in Business

Congratulations! 2002-2022

20 Years in Review >> Read More

(includes a schedule of fitness classes)

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for other great events: www.grassriver.org

Fall Acrylics: Green into Gold

Saturday September 10, 2022 - 1:00pm (2 hrs.), $10 per person

Interpret the autumn color changes using the vivid colors of acrylics. Arlene Westhoven, GRNA Naturalist, will guide you through the steps of painting what we observe in nature. All materials supplied. For adults and kids 12+. Please pre-register. Limited space

Be sure to check out the online store for Now & Then

New fall patterns and fabrics!

www.nowandthenelkrapids.myshopify.com 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nowandthenelkrapids

Elk Rapids Community Cupboard

Check out their new website

https://www.elkrapidscommunitycupboard.com/

The Community Cupboard located at First Presbyterian Church supports families and individuals in need within the

Elk Rapids School District area.

Samels Farm ~ BLACKSMITH CLASS

September 17, 2022 8:30-NOON

Hands-on, learn to bend black iron  $40.00

Call Ted to register. 231-313-2032

Samels Farm 

8298 Skegemog Point Rd. Williamsburg

READ THE COMPLETE AUGUST 2022 SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSLETTER HERE

DISTRICT WEBSITE  (District calendar has all athletic and school events listed)

Elk Rapids School News!

DISTRICT WEBSITE  (District calendar has all athletic and school events listed)

Want to help support the Elk Rapids Cheerleaders?

Tell everyone you know that they will be having an ongoing bottle drive so save your bottles and cans or your bottle slips. You can drop them off Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting July 18 at the Elk Rapids track between 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. If you can’t get to the track let us know we will pick them up! Call or text Jackie at 989-916-5273 or Kristie at 231-944-4145.



The Elk Rapids Schools Bond Construction Website

Bond Construction Website Link

Continue to check ER Schools Facebook Page for Construction Progress

ACTS is located at 8925 M-72 E.

Williamsburg, MI 49690

Meet our new Retail Manager!

Born and raised in Traverse City, Erin is an artist, an avid gardener, and a big fan of ACTS and its mission. As the thrift store manager, she feels very blessed to get to work with an amazing team of volunteers and have the opportunity to serve her community. We look forward to all of the exciting changes you have planned for the thrift shop.  Welcome to the team! 

September Newsletter

300 Isle of Pines * Elk Rapids

(231) 264-9979

that's all folks!