Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas filled with good times with family and friends. May your travels be safe this holiday season! | |
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Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
"Monday Minute" Newsletter
December 19, 2022
Chain of Lakes Area
Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake Eastport * Ellsworth * Elk Rapids * Kewadin * Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg
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** PLEASE NOTE **
BEGINNING ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
NEW WINTER HOURS ARE, TUES-WED-THURS 9:00 AM - 4:00 pm
Office will be closed the week of 12-26-22
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The hams have been successfully delivered to Good Samaritan Family Services and the Chamber STILL NEEDS donations to cover the cost of the hams. Please drop off donations at the Chamber or mail them to P.O. Box 854, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause! | |
Give the Gift of Shopping! | | |
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Looking for a GREAT gift for that person that has everything!
The chamber has Gift checks that you can purchase to give. Gift checks can be used at any business in the Elk Rapids area.
$5.00 Gift Checks have been added to the line-up, you can purchase gift checks in the amount of $5, $10, $20, or $50.
You can come by anytime this week on Wed or Friday between 9-4 or the beginning next week on (new winter hours)Tues-Wed-Thurs between 9 am - 4 pm to purchase!
(231) 264-8202.
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Ribbon Cutting Photo
(From left to Right, Laura Savoie, Ginger Taibl (owner), and Mary Lakin
To celebrate the Opening of the New Location for
Sew Curious
Alterations * Repairs * Embroidery
3501 Kirkland Ct. Williamsburg
(231) 313-4568
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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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Dec 19, Antrim County Veterans Coffee Talk@The DAM Shop, 9:00
Dec 20, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm
Dec 20, Holiday (crafting) Cheers & Beers @Short's Pull Barn, 3 pm
Dec 20, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library, 5:30 pm
Dec 21, Twinkle Light Dinner at Castle Farms, 5 pm
Dec 22, Golden Hill Farms, Holiday Centerpiece Class, 6:30 pm
Dec 22, Northwind Blooms Christmas Centerpiece Workshop at The DAM Shop, 6 pm
Dec 23, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am
Dec 23, Winter Dinner Celebration w/BOS Wine & Ames St. Cafe, 5:30 pm
Dec 23, canceled this month-Firelit Fridays in Elk Rapids
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Dec 28, Canvas Paint & Sip at Castle Farms, 6 pm
Dec 29, Community Blood Drive at Short's Pull Barn, 12:45-5:15 pm
Dec 31, New Year's Eve Ball Drop on River Street, tentative
Dec 31, New Year's Eve Party @Ethanology, 7 pm
Dec 31, New Year's Eve Celebration at Torch Lake Cafe'
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2023
Jan 3, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm
Jan 4, Brews & Bingo at Shorts Pull Barn, 6 pm
Jan 5, Norte Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Jan 6, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am
Jan 7, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm
Jan 7, Amvets Post #114Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm
Jan 13, Chamber Business After Hours at Townline Ciderworks, 5-7 pm
Jan 14, Coffee with Village Council, 9 - 10:30 am
Jan 14, Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm
Jan 17, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm
Jan 18, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Jan 20, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am
Jan 21, Cocoa Crawl in Elk Rapids
Jan21, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm
Jan 27, Firelit Fridays on River Street
Feb 1, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Feb 4, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm
Feb 9, Norte Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Feb 11, Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm
Feb 11, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant
Feb 15, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Feb 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids
Feb 18, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm
Feb 24, Firelit Friday on River Street
Mar 1, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Mar 11,Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm
Mar 14, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
Mar 29, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
April 11, Coffee with Village Council, 6 – 7:30 pm
May 13, Rotary Community Event "Duct Tape Ball" @ A-Ga-Ming Golf
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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates.
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, December 19, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm
Agenda and Zoom Instructions
Tuesday, December 20, ER Housing Commission Meeting, 3:30 pm
Agenda
Tuesday, December 20, Antrim County Econ Development, 9:00 am
Check Website
Tuesday, December 20, Torch Lake Township, 7:00 pm
Agenda
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NOTICE: PUBLIC REVIEW LIVE FOR DRAFT 2023 ELK RAPIDS COMMUNITY RECREATION PLAN
The Village of Elk Rapids would like YOUR input on the Five-Year Community Recreation Plan. There will be a thirty-day review period of the draft Plan starting Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Saturday, January 14, 2023. During this time, the public is invited and encouraged to review the plan as presented and give input. Staff will compile comments and adjust the plan as necessary. The Village Council will then consider the plan at their Tuesday, January 17, 2023, regular meeting.
The Plan can be found on the Village’s website, elkrapids.org starting on the 15th or a copy of the Plan can be reviewed during normal business hours at the Government Center. Written comments can be directed to Attn: Village Clerk, Village of Elk Rapids, 315 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, or emailed to kszczypka@elkrapids.org.
You do not need to be a village resident to participate, we would love to hear from area residents, visitors, and stakeholders. Thank you for helping make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and recreate!
To view the plan, please follow this link.
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❄️SNOW NOTICE — VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS
The Village of Elk Rapids would like to remind community members that as the snow piles up, please keep these points in mind:
- Please remove vehicles and other obstacles from streets, the right-of-way, and alleyways so the DPW can safely plow in the mornings.
- It is against Michigan Law to pile or deposit snow in a manner that obstructs vision.
- Do not create hazardous conditions by piling snow at the ends of driveways.
- Do not push snow from a driveway across the road.
- Keep sidewalks in the Village clear.
Thanks for doing your part to keep our community safe!
–Kevin Lane – Department of Public Works Superintendent
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MichiganBusiness.org
First Ever Statewide Housing Plan Passed to Help Northern Michigan Families and Businesses
More housing is on the way to Michigan after a slew of bills passed Tuesday.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a number of bills as part of the state’s first ever statewide housing plan. The new plan seeks to add thousands of housing units in the state and make housing more affordable.
The Executive Director of Housing North, Yarrow Brown, says they’ve been anticipating the housing plan for over a year. >>Continue Reading
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2022 Northern Michigan Policy Conference
The Northern Michigan Policy Conference is a regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of 16 chambers and economic development organizations and over 7,000 member businesses from all across northern Michigan. The partnership exists to advocate for rural northern Michigan and move forward with rural-centric business policy.
Now in its fifth year as a policy conference after serving as the Alliance's annual agenda-setting meeting for years, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference is designed to leverage diverse strategies to enhance the northern Michigan region's standing as a world-class place for business, residents, visitors, and students of all ages. This year's policy conference will be a collaborative, business-driven experience delivering actionable goals to energize and provide vision. Conference content will focus on the Alliance's four policy areas in the context of economic recovery. Speakers will address chronic issues surrounding business development, talent, housing, and childcare and discuss innovative approaches.
>>Continue Reading and Register
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Still Time to Enroll in Tuition-Free Heavy Highway Construction Equipment Training at NMC
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Anyone interested in learning the skills needed for a career in the in-demand field of highway construction still has time to enroll in a new program at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City. The Heavy Highway Construction Training Program is being offered by NMC in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!, Team Elmer's, and Jobs for Michigan's Graduates. The eight-week program starts on January 16, 2023. An information session on December 8 in Traverse City will give people an opportunity to learn about the program.
The information session will provide an overview of the course and the enrollment process and give prospective students the opportunity to talk to an employer and view construction equipment. The December 8 information session will run from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at NMC's Aero Park Laboratories building located at 2525 Aero Park Drive. >>Continue Reading
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SURVEY ASKS NORTHWEST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS FOR INPUT ON RECYCLING SERVICES
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Residents in Northwest Lower Michigan are being asked to provide their input on recycling access and infrastructure. The online survey will help to identify gaps and inform improvements residents would like to see in the future.
The survey is funded through a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to help counties understand current material management deficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement. Networks Northwest, a non-government organization facilitating various programs to build stronger communities in Northwest Michigan, is managing the survey effort.
"As the state pivots from ensuring landfill capacity and toward increasing sustainable materials management, it is important to gather feedback from residents," said Mathew Cooke, Community Planner with Networks Northwest. "Understanding the current recycling situation will help to identify the gaps that need to be filled to increase recycling and material recovery in Northwest Michigan."
The Northwest Michigan counties participating in the survey include Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, and Wexford.
Residents are asked to complete the survey by December 22, 2022. Link to the survey: https://resourcerecycling.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3RkCnjt88HHCi7s
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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.
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A Note From.......
I am excited to be sharing my news with a community that has been so supportive, caring, and wonderful to me. My career is happily coming to an end after 50 years of being a hairdresser, 45 of those being a woman owning her own business, and 30 of them spent in Elk Rapids! This community is amazing in all they do to help each other with community events. It has been my pleasure to help so many organizations with achieving their goals. All you business people -- you know who you are -- just think Karen Morris won't be asking for donations. Your support and generosity have made my journey more enjoyable. I also want to thank my family for their patience and involvement in my success. To my guests, coworkers, and employees, over the years you have helped me become who I am. You all have added so much to my life for which I am forever grateful. I am not saying goodbye but saying see you around town.
Karen Morris, Hairport Salon and Spa
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Space For Lease
95 Lake Street, Elk Rapids
Conveniently located Office/Retail suite available in Elk Rapids township. This property includes 750 square feet, a separate bathroom, and parking.
For more information call Tom at 313 645-4936.
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BOS Wine + Ames Street Cafe = Winter Celebration Dinner!
Friday, December 23, 2023, 5:30 pm
Guests will enjoy a 3-course dinner with food by Allie Gualco from Ames Street Cafe paired with BOS wine. This amazing Elk Rapids Collaboration Dinner is a great way to celebrate your Holidays! Seating is limited.
Menu (each course will be paired with BOS Wine)
First course - Warm winter salad - Shaved Brussel sprout salad with roasted king orchard butternut squash, king orchard honey crisp apples, and a maple miso vinaigrette
Second course - Up North Heritage Farm pork collar steak, served with garlic confit mashed potatoes & haricots verts
Third course- maple crème brûlée with candied cranberries. Made with local maple syrup from Out of the Woods Farms
BOS Wine Garden 🍷135 Ames Street😋 Elk Rapids 🎅(231) 498-2073
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Coming Soon!
2023 Farmers & Artisans Market
HERTH (Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall).
The indoor market will take place every Wednesday between January and mid-May. HERTHA will also host a Saturday Market event on the second Saturday of each month. Hours for the market will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have questions about these events, please contact Marina at 231-342-5070.
ER Township Hall is located at 401 River Street in Elk Rapids
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Michigan Lake Products🍁 11456 S. US 31 🍁Elk Rapids, MI
SALE EXTENDED UNTIL 12/31/2022
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Make your NYE reservations now at The Blue Pelican. Open 5 pm-9 pm. Live music and drink specials. We still have rooms available but they fill up fast book online at www.thebluepelican.com 231-544-2583. | |
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Cairn House Guest House
-There may be no better place to cozy up in than Cairn House for a winter weekend.
-A quiet getaway before Christmas, a post-New Year’s unwind or maybe a romantic February stay for two.
-Enjoy the ambiance by the fireplace or the jetted bathtub. Whatever the occasion, Cairn House is the place to be.
Contact us today!
www.cairnhouseER.com
Cairn House 8160 Cairn Hwy. Elk Rapids (513) 256-3036
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Johnny's Torch Riveria 12899 Cherry Ave. Rapid City (231) 322-4100 | |
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SEASONED SPECIALS
A night off from making dinner and a chance to save some money? Yes, please! To help ease the sting of inflation, we’re offering a lineup of midweek specials, so schedule yourself a little TLC: >>Continue Reading
Torch Lake Cafe' 4990 US-31 N Central Lake (231) 599-1111
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LEGACY OF AN ARTIST IS A TRUE GIFT FOR ALL
“Gift of a Lifetime” Exhibit - December 9 - 31, 2022
We all think about the existential question of how we will be remembered when our life comes to an end. For artists, especially visual artists, legacy is a reward inherent in their profession. Their work continues to give joy, expound beauty, enhance aesthetics, lead us to introspection, inspire our own creativity, and release our emotions long after the artist has passed. The late local artist, Joani Braun, was keen to the spirit of giving gifts—often spontaneous and quirky but always from the heart—long before her passing last December. >>Read More
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Wildflower Soapworks Soap-Making Classes
Call 231-264-8000 to reserve a space
Located at 117 River St. in Elk Rapids
Classes will be offered in December & January
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Amy Kate Designs/Golden Hill Farms
Thursday, December 22, 6:30 pm
Class will be held at Nadora Wellness * 6170 US 31N * Williamsburg
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Join us for an evening of learning and designing a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for your table. Together we will construct a piece to best fit your space while adding your own flair. This class will teach you in designing a progressive arrangement to take you through all the gatherings this holiday season and into the new year.
Items provided: container, mechanics, greens, fresh florals, some added flair, and tools to use. Please call the storefront @ 231-264-6938 to have your name added to our event.
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Give the Gift of Music for Christmas.......... | |
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Royal Farms 🍷10445 N. US 31 Hwy 🍷Ellsworth
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Join us for $5 glasses of wine or cider while you shop on Saturdays in December.
With a different feature each Saturday!
Gift basket and box creation, stocking stuffers, treats, and more!
Hours are 9 am-5 pm.
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🎄Christmas Centerpiece Workshop🍷
Northwind Blooms at The DAM Shop
Thursday, December 22 from 6 - 7 pm
The ticket includes all supplies (florals, vessels, and snips) and a complimentary glass of wine and a light snack provided by The DAM Shop. ( additional purchases available)
Please call 231.360.0564 to reserve your spot!
-$85 per ticket call Northwind Blooms, 231-360-0564 to reserve your spot!
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Wine tastings now every Thursday at the Village Market
in Elk Rapids from 4-6 pm with Kim!
Village Market 🍷250Ames St.🍷 Elk Rapids🍷 (231) 264-5629
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Short's Pull Barn
211 Industrial Park Drive
Elk Rapids
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Ethanology | 127 Ames St. | Elk Rapids | (231) 498-2800 | |
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Enjoy the Magic of Music Over the Holidays!
The Music House Museum will be open
Monday, December 26 - Friday, December 30 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (the last tour starts at 2:30 pm)
Music House Museum 🎹7377 US 31 N. 🎵Williamsburg 🎹(231) 938-9300
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Come to the Music House Museum Gift Shop
Christmas Sale December 9 and 10, 16 and 17, and 23!
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Monday. December 19, 2022
Amvet's Dinner Feature
ALL ARE WELCOME!
There will be NO Friday Fish Fry in the month of December, see you in January!
Amvets * 410 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids (231) 264-5182
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Enjoy These Incredible Holiday Savings
Treat Yourself to a Spa Day
20% Off First Service with Amanda
15% Return Services with Amanda
~ Offer Valid on Facials, Peels, Dermaplaning, and Massages ~
Men's Cuts $22 with Adrian
Children's Cuts $20 with Adrian
30% off all ColorProof Items
Last Call Before the Holidays!
~ 30% Off All Colorproof Products
~ Gift Baskets on Sale
~ Stocking Stuffers and Gift Cards Available
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Yoga and Nutrition for Pain Relief & Health
It's a great time to join us!
10 Days for $10
Starting today, anyone can sign up for unlimited classes for a period of 10 days starting anytime from now until December 31. This includes all weekday Bodywise morning fitness classes offered at 508 Elm Street (The Lighthouse). Click here to learn more!
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Nakwema Trailway
Torch Lake Township | We Need Your Input
To help kick off the preliminary design of the Nakwema Trailway in Torch Lake Township, we are seeking public input via an online survey. We want to hear from you about meaningful community connections, desired uses, what excites you, questions you may have, and more. This information will inform routing and additional planning and design considerations for the trail in Torch Lake Township.
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
check online for events: www.grassriver.org
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Natural Journaling for All
Wednesday, December 28 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $5 per person, all ages welcome
Start now to create your very own nature journal. Illustrate and describe the nature around you, day by day. It's a great way to remember what you see and experience. Anyone can do it! It's a great family project. All supplies included.
Fun with Clay
Thursday, December 29 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $5 per person, all ages welcome
We'll use moldable Sculpey clay to create colorful hand-sized winter wildlife figures. Instructions will be included for baking them at home. This is a fun family project. All supplies included.
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Euchre Schedule
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Community Center
143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids
6:30-9:00 pm
$5.00 per person, Cash Prizes
Saturdays, Jan. 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb. 18, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, April 29, May 6, and May 13.
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Caption: The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids recently held its annual Christmas Party and Auction at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall (The HERTH) to celebrate the holidays with a meal and charity auction for area non-profit groups. The event raised over $10,000 from the auction of wrapped gifts and a stay at a Chicago condo, including generous late donations, so funds were distributed among five local organizations this year. Pictured in their Christmas best are, from left, Santa’s Elf Judy Matchett, Mrs. Santa Jan Boettcher, Santa and Auctioneer Santa Ed Boettcher, along with Elf Mel Matchett. >> Read More
Photo by Sherry Steffan
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SHARE LOVE BEYOND CHRISTMAS WHEN YOU GIVE AT A RED KETTLE
The Salvation Army of Petoskey has kicked off the 2022 holiday season. Red Kettles can be found at various locations throughout Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties until Christmas Eve. This year's funds not only support the increasing need for year-round programs and services such as financial assistance, children's and senior programs but also support the renovations needed for a new facility that will accommodate the expansion of programs and services to meet the ever-increasing need for years to come. Please donate at your local Red Kettle, or online at SAPetoskey.org to share your love beyond Christmas!
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🔔BELL RINGERS NEEDED IN ELK RAPIDS
Looking for people to ring this weekend in Elk Rapids
Please reach out to Carol Pickard who is the bell-ringing coordinator for the Salvation Army if you are able to help this very worthy cause. (231) 939-8008. Thank You!
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The Community Cupboard is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping please call Pam Coleman at 847-445-8239 or email her at erccfood@gmail.com. In addition to needing assistance every other Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:45 pm and Friday from 7:30-9:45 am there is a need for help with deliveries, pick up of donated food, and other miscellaneous tasks. Thank you! | | |
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300 Isle of Pines
Elk Rapids, MI
(231) 264-9979
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Friday Storytime has been so busy we decided to add another session. Join us Thursdays @ 1:30 for Busy-Bodies Storytime with music and movement. Our Thursday sessions will be the same stories as the Friday 10:30 story time, which is more sensory friendly. No registration, just drop in. | |
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The Elk Rapids District Library is offering a series of classes on Tuesdays December
6, 13, and 20 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. All equipment and materials are provided. Class is limited to 8 people, call the library at 231-264-9979 to sign up today.
Participants will get familiar with the tools and equipment used in fly tying. You will learn about hooks, thread, and materials used for flies. Eric will teach how to properly proportion a fly. You will learn a variety of basic techniques that are essential to becoming a great fly tier. Experienced fly tiers will learn a few new tips and techniques that will help their own tying. Michigan has a long history of trout, fly fishing, and conservation. Eric will teach participants three different flies and information about each fly.
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Be sure to plan a visit to Raven Hill soon to explore with friends, celebrate a birthday, or take an art class! Over the approaching holidays, we will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days and open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve by appointment. Otherwise, we are open our regular weekend hours—noon to 4 pm on Saturday and
2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday—as well as open holidays and other times by making reservations. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org for more information or to book your own special time at Raven Hill.
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Half off of winter and Holiday clothing and holiday decor!
Read December 19, 2022 Newsletter
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Thrift Store Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 pm
Closed Dec. 24 ~ Saturday 10 - 3 pm
Thrift Store 231-938-2990
ACTS * 8925 M-72 E. * WILLIAMSBURG
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