Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

October 10, 2022

Chain of Lakes Area

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

Great Ribbon 🎀 Cutting at the Grand Reopening of

Cairn House * 8160 Cairn Hwy., Elk Rapids

www.cairnhouseer.com/

The perfect spot for your next meeting or event

From left to right: Courtney Weatherbee, Dixie Sandborn, Tom and Beth Smith, Raff Perna, and Patricia Dore

Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

To celebrate the Opening of

Williamsburg Animal Hospital

8976 M-72

Williamsburg, MI 49690

Stay for their open house from 1-4 pm

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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Oct 11, Weight Loss Workshop, Dr. Ann Kuenker in ER, 5:30 pm

Oct 12, Moxie Strings at Music House Museum, 7 pm

Oct 12, Newtons Road Community Gathering at Art & Connection,6-8 pm

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

Oct 13, "An Evening of Laughter" for Moms & Tots, 6:30 pm

Oct 14, Music House-Andrew Rogers, Hunchback of Notre Dame, 7 pm

Oct 14, Oktoberfest at the Blue Pelican Inn-Central Lake

Oct 15, October Fest at The DAM Shop, 10 - 7 pm

Oct 15, Octoberfest Boat Show @Elk Rapids Marina, 10-4 pm

Oct 15, Yuba Historic Color Tour & Craft Show, 10 am - 6 pm

Oct 15, Williamsburg Animal Hospital Open House 1-4 pm

Oct 15, Townline Ciderworks Harvest Celebration 3-7 pm

Oct 15, Music House-Andrew Rogers, Hunchback of Notre Dame, 7 pm

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Oct 17, Antrim County Veterans Coffee Talk at The DAM Shop, 9 am

Oct 17. Wine Tasting Event at Torch Lake Cafe', 6 pm

Oct 20, Beers & Bons at Short's Pull Barn, 5 pm

Oct 22, "Til Death Do Us Party" Halloween Bash at Shorts PB, 5 pm

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Oct 25, ER Garden Club Meeting, Table Designs for the Holidays

Oct 28, Halloween Dance Party at Ethanology, 7 pm

Oct 29, Community Tailgate Party in Elk Rapids, MSU vs U of M

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Oct 31, Halloween Zombie ERHS Band Parade in Elk Rapids, 5 pm

Oct 31, Happy Halloween in the Village, 5-8 pm

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Nov 9, Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Nov 12, A Princess Tea Party-Miss ER Scholarship Program, 1 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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December-ER Garden Club Hanging of the Greens

Dec 2, Holiday Greens Workshop at Pine Hill Village Gardens 11 am

Dec 3, Switchback Christmas Concert at HERTH, 7 pm

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Dec 6, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library 5:30 pm

Dec 7, Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

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Dec 13, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library 5:30 pm

Dec 14, Biodynamic Winter Wine Masterclass BOS Wine, 6:30 pm

Dec 15, Ladies Night, Downtown Elk Rapids

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Dec 20, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library, 5:30 pm

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2023

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

Jan 21, Cocoa Crawl in Elk Rapids

Feb 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids

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

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To view all events, Visit our Website Calendar!

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

4 under 40!

We have an exciting new initiative to roll out to all businesses and nonprofits in the Elk Rapids region! We are introducing the inaugural 4 Under 40 program as a collaborative effort between DERA and the Chamber of Commerce. We are looking for the nomination of individuals under 40 who are making their mark on the region (Village, Milton Township, Elk Rapids Township) through leadership, economic impact, and community service.

Please nominate your rising star here: Nomination Form

Nominations are due by Friday, October 14th. Winners will be contacted before the announcement is made.

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Monday, October 10, ER Harbor Commission Meeting 6:30 pm

Agenda

Monday, October 10, Milton Township Board Meeting 7:00 pm

https://miltontownship.org/

Wednesday, October 12, ER DDA Meeting 6:00 pm

See website for Agenda

Thursday, October 13, ER District Library Board Meeting 5:00 p.m.

Check website for agenda

DDA NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2022

Welcome back to the monthly DDA newsletter! This month we are presenting an overview of the 13 Ways project, how it relates to DDA stakeholders, and updates on DDA initiatives. >>Continue reading

The Village of Elk Rapids will begin soliciting non-sealed proposals for the BRIDGE STREET HOUSING PROJECT beginning Wednesday, September 20, 2022, and will continue to accept quotes until the deadline of 4:00 PM EST Tuesday, November 1, 2022. To receive bid information and specifications please visit https://elkrapids.org/bid-opportunities or contact Planning Administrator, Kerri Janisse at kjanisse@elkrapids.org. Quotes will be submitted to the Village of Elk Rapids, PO Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. The Village retains the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities in bids and accept any bid which, in the opinion of the Village Council, may be most advantageous to the Village.

Become an election worker in Michigan!

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Frequently asked questions

If you are interested in serving, complete the below steps to join the Democracy MVP team! >>Continue Reading

ELK RAPIDS VOTED BEST LOCAL VILLAGE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

The Village of Elk Rapids was the recipient of the 2022 Simply the Best award in the category of “Best Local Village.” Readers of the Record-Eagle Newspaper vote annually on this award. >>Continue Reading

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

SkyBridge Michigan, the world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge, to open Oct. 15

BOYNE FALLS, MI - We’ve seen the huge timber towers being raised. We’ve tracked the progress as galvanized steel cables were stretched from peak to peak atop the ski hills. It’s nearly time for SkyBridge Michigan to welcome its first visitors at Boyne Mountain Resort. Continue Reading

Traverse City Is A Study Site Of Potential Drone Corridors In Michigan

By Beth Milligan | Oct. 7, 2022

Imagine a future in Michigan in which drones bring packages and groceries and medicine directly to your door, fly supplies to isolated areas like Beaver and Mackinac islands, deliver aid to natural disaster sites, and shuttle travelers to and from airports. That future is not as far off as you might think – and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing for it by conducting a feasibility study on creating drone corridors in three areas of the state, including the Traverse City region. >> Read More

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops:

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

Cybersecurity 101 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats

Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 1:00pm EDT

In this webinar, you will learn how to identify cybersecurity threats and steps you can take to protect your small business. Read more

Help Businesses Increase Holiday Sales with Google Tools

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT

In this webinar, you will learn how to use Google tools like Google Business Profile and Google Merchant Center to drive sales during the holiday season. Read more

Candidates Take the Stage at

Upcoming Candidate Forum

With several competitive districts here in northern Michigan, get the answers you need for the upcoming election straight from the candidates at our Traverse Connect Candidate Forum on October 10 from 4-7 p.m. at the Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College.

The discussion will be moderated by Chief Political Reporter with 9&10 News, Eric Lloyd, and will feature critical topics for local businesses, including housing, child care, and talent attraction. The election will be here before you know it, so take advantage of this in-person opportunity to hear from your local candidates on the topics important to you.

This event is free, open to the public, and includes light hors d'oeuvres. Drinks are available for purchase. Special thanks to DTE Energy for helping us host.

RSVP NOW

Networks Northwest

PO Box 506

Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 929-5000

danboss@networksnorthwest.org

www.networksnorthwest.org

New Career Series Offers Help for Anyone

Beginning or Changing a Career

TRAVERSE CITY, MI— Anyone who is looking to begin or change a career but doesn't know where to start can find help through a new Career Series presented by Northwest Michigan Works! and Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education. The Career Series will include one class per week on Tuesday evenings from September 13 through October 11. All classes will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Northwest Michigan Works!, 1209 S. Garfield Ave in Traverse City. The classes are free and participants can sign up for any or all of them.

The first class, on September 13, will be Find Your Skills & Strengths. It will provide online and written tools for self-assessment and discovery. Participants will also explore occupations and education that leads to different careers.

The dates and topics for the other classes will be:

September 20, Career Exploration, Design Your Life, and Informational Interviewing

September 27, How to Search for Jobs

October 4, Resume & Cover Letter Assistance

October 11, Meet & Greet Northwest Michigan Works! staff and NMC educational staff.

Building a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Event

October 11 in Traverse City

TRAVERSE CITY, MI—The ongoing opioid epidemic in the U.S. is making it important for businesses to understand how they can attract and retain talent by creating a recovery-friendly workplace. Resources to help businesses do that will be featured at "Building a Recovery-Friendly Workplace" on October 11 in Traverse City. The event will run from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, in the Conference Center at Northwest Michigan Works!, 1209 S. Garfield Avenue.

The event will include information about HR compliance strategies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act; the stigma associated with recovery; and strategies to build a recovery-friendly workplace.

There will also be a panel discussion featuring:

· Timothy Hudson with the Michigan Opioid Collaborative

· Lindsay Raymond, Employment Law Attorney, Danbrook Adams Raymond PLC

· Caitlin Koucky, Executive Director, Community Recovery Alliance

There is no charge to attend the event and lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Registration is available at nwm.org/Recovery. Another "Building a Recovery-Friendly Workplace" event will be held on October 18 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Northwest Michigan Works! In Cadillac.

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CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS

Pure Michigan is lighting up in a blaze of glory

From fiery reds to blazing oranges, the color is working its way across our state quickly.

Sweeping views, shimming hills, sparkling waterways and stary skies—fall is so much more than leaves.

Pumpkin pie, apple crisp, roasted marshmallows, cider, donuts, wine tasting and craft beer—autumn flavors are all around. We invite you to join Pure Michigan and Short's Brewing Company as we celebrate the release of the fourth annual Pure Michigan Autumn IPA.

This week, colors will be on display at Ann Arbor's A2 Artoberfest, Coopersville's Pumpkin Train, the Halloween Masquerade on the Square in Berrien Springs and the Sugarloaf Harvest Festival in Chelsea.

Get outside this weekend, and enjoy all fall has to offer.

You're just one click away from this week's fall color report.

Michigan Lake Products🍁 11456 S. US 31 🍁Elk Rapids, MI

Music House Museum

7377 US 31 N.

Williamsburg, MI

(231) 938-9300

Please join us on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm for a concert with The Moxie Strings, Diana Ladio and Alison Lynn. The Moxie Strings are long-time partners with the Music House, known both for their amazing concerts, and for the engaging educational workshops that they have conducted here for high school string musicians. We are fortunate to have them back here to help support the Music House again this year. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this can’t-miss concert. You can purchase tickets here: https://mynorthtickets.com/.../the-music-house-museum.... by going to musichouse.org.

The Music House Museum is proud to welcome organist Andrew Rogers accompanying the 1923 silent classic “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, starring Lon Chaney Friday, October 14 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 15 at 7:00 pm

The film will be accompanied by Andrew Rogers on our ‘Mighty’Wurlitzer theater organ. Rogers, a Detroit native, is an organist at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor. He also scores and performs silent films, and performs concerts throughout the U.S. and Internationally.

Supporters and patrons of Art Rapids can secure up to four (4) free tickets to each of the following concerts in this special series. Follow the links below to learn more and reserve your tickets.

Enter discount code ARCCC during checkout.

INTERLOCHEN FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CONNECTION CONCERTS

Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Percussion Ensemble presents "Paddle to the Sea"

Friday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Brass Ensemble

Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Popular Music Ensemble presents "Arena Rock!"

Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra w/special guest Joanna Pascale

Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra with guest conductor Jung-Ho Pak

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Wind Symphony present "Reflections"

"An Evening of Laughter" with Comedian and Speaker Derrick Tennant and his amazing sister, Julie on October 13, 2022. Come enjoy a GREAT comedy show right here in Northern MI!! You will also learn more about Moms & Tots and see how you could help support it. Get tickets at the door, by calling: 231.588.2200 or by clicking on the following link: https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/home.php...

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

Free Ideal Protein ~ Weight Loss Seminar

October 11, 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, ER

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

www.youridealyouweightloss.com

(Mon. Oct. 10 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. Oct.13 in Petoskey)

Monday, October 17 in Elk Rapids, Wednesday, October 19 in Bellaire

Short's Brewing Company ~ Pull Barn * 211 Industrial Park Drive * Elk Rapids

Bon Bon Bon Chocolate Pop-Up! October 20, 2022

Pumpkin, gourd, and squash painting. Pumpkin Crusha' on tap!

Fun for all ages.

The Pull Barn is having a Halloween bash!

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Dress up for the costume contest and enjoy dance beats

throughout the night!

All u-pick is at our M-88 Market. This week we have Honeycrisp and McIntosh apples available at our M-88 Market for u-pick as well as raspberries. Apple varieties change as we move through the season. Find up-to-date u-pick information here. We expect Honeycrisp u-pick through the month of September. U-pick apples should last into the second week of October.

Raspberry Sale Mondays-Thursdays: Buy 4 pints of raspberries and get 1 pint free.

Updated Market Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm, Friday 9am - 6pm,

Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm

U-Pick Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm, Sunday 9am - 2pm

Grass River Natural Area

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

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

Owl Prowl

Friday, October 14, 2022 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, must pre-register

Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces are available.

Make Your Own Walking Stick

Sunday, October 16, 2022 - 1pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per participant

Walking sticks come in handy for walkers and hikers. They provide support on a rocky trail and help you maintain good posture as you walk along. This class will guide you in stick selection and preparation. We will furnish materials and give you some ideas on customizing your own special walking stick.

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.

Follow the Elk Rapids School Facebook Page

So much going on--hard to keep up!

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

October Newsletter

300 Isle of Pines * Elk Rapids

(231) 264-9979

Paddle Antrim Grant Program Funds Projects that Protect Northern Michigan Waterways

Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for their bi-annual 2022 Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect the waterways and connect people to them. Potential projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to the lakes and rivers.

Since 2015, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $25,000 to 17 projects that have made an impact on over 10 communities. The Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program is funded from income earned through Paddle Antrim events such as the Paddle Antrim Festival and kayaking safety classes. To be considered for the grant program, projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed or adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County. Eligible applicants include Michigan-based non-profit organizations or governmental entities.