Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
November 22, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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Visit Elk Rapids Website:
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Be sure to scroll down until you see "The End," so much happening, don't want you to miss a thing! Chamber members, please send in your announcements, events, or news to laura@elkrapidschamber.org by Monday at noon.
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2021 Chain of Lakes Area Events
Where to go,
What to see, and
What to do in the Elk Rapids Area
November 27, National Shop Local Day * Small Business Saturday #supportlocalshops
November 27, Tree Lighting Celebration 5 pm
November 27, Alden Old Fashioned Christmas 5:30 pm
December 2, Holiday Open House & Retirement Party
for Doug Bronkema @ The Up North Center
December 4, Downtown ER Polar Express Event
December 4, Super Science Saturday, Newton's Road at
TC Central HS 9am-2pm
December 4-5, Silly Sister's Pottery Open House
December 9, The 13 Ways Zoom Presentation 6:30 pm
December 11, HERTH Switchback Concert 7:30 pm
December 12, Christmas Cantata 1st Presbyterian
December 14, 16, and 18, Holiday Week in ER!
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The 13 Ways Team will be presenting their recommendations from Phase 1 and 2 of the project to the community on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 6:30 via Zoom. The Government Center will also be showing the presentation at the same time if you would like to join in with others for discussion afterward.
The recommendations will be available in hard copy and online after the presentation. Stay tuned for meeting and zoom link information.
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Thursday, November 23, ER Planning Commission 7:00 p.m.
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ANNUAL RENEWAL
FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS DUE BY 12/31/21
It is time for Short Term Rentals to renew their license in the Village of Elk Rapids. You can find the permit for the process here:
The deadline for registering is December 31, 2021. Please email Planning & Zoning Administrator if you have any questions at kesterley@elkrapids.org.
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The SBA and Public-Private Strategies Institute have teamed up to provide small business owners with a series of webinars that will cover resources to help small businesses grow and thrive. Join us for the next session on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. ET: Resources and Relief for Your Small Business - Access to Capital.
During this webinar, you will:
- Learn more about COVID EIDL and how you can take advantage before December 31, 2021
- Discover tools and resources you can use to start and grow your business
- Have your questions answered by SBA leadership and small business experts
- Learn how you can become a vaccine leader in your community
- Get an update regarding programs and recent policy announcements made by the Biden-Harris Administration
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For upcoming workshops, click:
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Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! at a Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! calendar to see when you can join a Career Connection meeting this week in Benzonia, Manistee, Petoskey, or Traverse City. There are also opportunities to participate online.
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The DAM Shop and The DAM Food Truck are located at Elk Rapids Marina
* 118 Bridge St. * Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Contact Store Manager Mike Mitrovitch (231) 498- 5855 for job information
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Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
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Hairport Salon and Spa is a modern, full-service salon located in the heart of Elk Rapids. We are currently seeking a Licensed Nail Technician and Cosmetologist.
~ Weekends not required.
~ Competitive Wages.
~ Clientele base not necessary.
~ Flexible schedule and safe work environment.
~ Hourly or booth rental options are available.
~ Additional benefits based on experience and advancement within the company.
~ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Please submit your resume via email. * If you have questions, please call (231) 264-8184.
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
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Elk Pride!
News from Elk Rapids Schools
Students Honoring Veterans Day!
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November 19, 2021
Dear Families, Staff, and Community Members:
I cannot adequately express the pride I feel keeping our students in school, safely, to this point in November. While it may appear as if all is smooth at Elk Rapids Schools, I assure you the calm is directly attributed to our staff and leadership teams going above and beyond each day to maintain in-person learning this school year. To date, our COVID-19 positive cases are more than 50% of the total identified cases during the 2020-2021 school year.
As of today, the District is monitoring 20 positive COVID-19 cases (three new cases today, Friday) and running over 125 rapid tests to keep close contacts in face-to-face learning. After today, our supply is low, and we cannot continue rapid testing. Neither area school districts nor Northwest Education Services (formerly TBAISD) have extra rapid tests to send to us to continue rapid testing. Close contacts will be quarantined from school next week (over 205 of the elementary population alone).Continue Reading
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News from 2022 PROJECT GRADUATION |
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ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
HAIRPORT SALON & SPA
A THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS!
During November and December, we would like to honor our loyal customers and members of the community.
Shop the salon and enjoy amazing deals just in time for the holiday season.
~ 20% Off all Retail
~ Complimentary Gift w/Purchase (One per Customer)
~ Gift Cards Available
Visit us on Facebook for additional promotional offers.
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Hairport Salon & Spa
404 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
(231) 264-8184
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Click to Read the
The newsletter includes more information on the TALK Program
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The Elk Rapids Community Cupboard (Food Pantry) is open and ready to assist people within the Elk Rapids School District, Including the towns of Elk Rapids, Williamsburg, Kewadin, And Rapid City. It is located at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Chippewa and Spruce. The pantry provides groceries every two weeks on Tuesday evening from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Items provided include chicken or beef, tuna fish, hot dogs, fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, pasta, canned tomatoes and sauces, cereal, margarine, eggs, juice, and other items. If you or someone you know is struggling to make ends meet the pantry may be able to help them with groceries. Please call Pam Coleman at 847-445-8239 or email her at pcolecomm@icloud.com.
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Thanksgiving Day November 25, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m.
Begin your day with a mindful movement flow.
Join us for a FREE Thanksgiving Day Gratitude Flow
Bringing awareness and creating space with our inhalations and
releasing tension and softening with our exhalations.
231-463-4556
Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids
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Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F *
Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2224
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Wellness & Nutrition Coaching with Judith
Have you or someone you know been struggling with health?
Maybe it’s been quite a while or perhaps you have just discovered something that has you in a bit of a tailspin.
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MTM On the Road: BOS Wine Wants to Celebrate the Holidays with Personal Tastings
BOS Wine is a brand new winery that’s opened up in Elk Rapids and started in California.
They are focusing on creating a super intimate atmosphere.
The owner got the idea to buy out a small farmhouse and turn it into the perfect tasting room. The winery has inspirations from Napa, they also want you to book your holiday parties there.
For the holiday season, they have different varieties of bundled wines.
BOS Wine * 135 Ames Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2073
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Limited-edition 3.1 Phillip Lim Aveda gift sets and accessories are now in stock right in Elk Rapids.
Available at The Beehive Salon
~ An Aveda Concept Salon
204 Traverse Street
Elk Rapids, MI
(231) 264-8277
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SILLY SISTER’S POTTERY
Is Having A
3rd ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN GALLERY
DECEMBER 4 & 5, 2021
10 AM – 4 PM
A Group Event!
Silly Sister’s Pottery by Denni Moline;
Handbuilt Birch Platters by Jan Toscano
Gorgeous Photography by Wendy Petera!
Browse all these Gorgeous and Artistic Christmas Gifts!
Wine and Christmas Munchies Besides!
Silly Sister's Pottery | 11421 Hickin Rd. NW | Rapid City, MI 49676
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Directions:
From Elk Rapids: Travel East on Ames/Cairn Hwy/Cherry St. LEFT on Hickin Rd. At the sharp right turn, look for the Silly Sister’s Pottery sign on the right at the end of a driveway. Turn RIGHT and drive all the way to the top of the driveway!
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From Bellaire/Kalkaska: Rapid City Rd. to Crystal Beach Rd. Turn WEST onto Crystal Beach Rd. Turn right at Mico’s Torch Riviera Restaurant. After 2 miles, at the hard left curve, look for the Silly Sister’s Pottery sign on the left at the end of a driveway. Turn LEFT and drive all the way to the top of the driveway! |
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Consumers Energy: We Can Power 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Michigan Roads by 2030
Consumers Energy is taking its leadership of Michigan’s electric vehicle transformation to another level, committing to powering 1 million electric vehicles by 2030. The goal would put Michigan in the driver’s seat for the next generation of clean, zero-emissions vehicles and support the auto industry’s goal to have electric vehicles be 50% of new sales by 2030.
Today, there are about 12,000 registered EVs in Consumers Energy’s territory, and electric vehicle sales already have been growing by 20% annually. That growth should accelerate due to commitments by U.S. automakers as well as Michigan’s partnership with other states to build fast EV charging stations, a major step to encourage potential EV buyers.......... Continue Reading
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The Village of Elk Rapids has two electric vehicle charging stations at the Village Market and in the Cedar Street parking lot. We are glad to add EV stations to our green community initiatives!
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If you see a street light is out or flickering in the Village, call Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050 or make a report on their website. They will send out a crew in no more than five business days to investigate the issue.
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Christmas Cantata
Sunday, December 12, 2021 @ 4:00 p.m.
All are welcome, free-will offering.
First Presbyterian Church * 404 Spruce St.
Elk Rapids, MI * (231) 264-8167
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KEEP HOPE MARCHING ON - SUPPORT THE 2021 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN
The Salvation Army of Petoskey kicks off their Red Kettle Campaign for the 2021 holiday season at Oleson's Food Store in Petoskey, MI at 10 am on Friday, November 5th. Other Red Kettles can be found at various locations in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties including the Elk Rapids Village Market. Funds raised through the Red Kettle Campaign support year-round programs and services such as financial assistance for rent, heat, electricity, and other basic needs, food programs including meal deliveries, children's programs, and senior services. The public need for assistance increased greatly since the onset of Covid-19 and still continues an upward trend. Please donate at a local Red Kettle, or online at SAPetoskey.org to give hope for the holidays and beyond.
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TOYS FOR TOTS LOCAL COLLECTION SITE
Edward Jones office at 100 River Street, Unit 2, Elk Rapids
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
October 25th to December 11th
For more information call Lisa at (231) 264-9433
ALL toys collected here STAY in Antrim County
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There is music for every season
🎃🍗🎄 and every reason.
Explore for yourself with lessons, available year-round for
piano and composing
Piano 🎹 Lessons
Located in Elk Rapids
Lessons for all ages!
Call Bonnie Twiss at (231) 498-2181
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The Music House
Christmas Favorites Performed by
Dave Calendine
Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
Come enjoy a nice relaxing concert of Christmas favorites performed on the Mighty Cinderella Wurlitzer by Red Wings Associate Organist Dave Calendine.
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Music House Museum
7377 US 31 N.
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 938-9300
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Sign up for the fall pitch events today!
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) introduced a new program that provides space for entrepreneurs to
pitch their start-up or growth idea for a chance to receive funding.
The Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is an event looking for those involved in the following industries to apply:
- Value-Added Agriculture
- Outdoor Recreation
- Tech
- Research & Development
- Manufacturing
- Recycle/UpCycle Industries.
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If you live or work in the NLEA region and need assistance as a new or growing business in the above categories, you are invited to register online for an upcoming small pitch event at northernlakes.net/innovation-alliance.
Join the program to meet with like-minded individuals who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship; schedule a date to meet and discuss your business idea. Financial support for the Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is provided by the DTE Foundation and Consumers Energy.
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
What does Grass River mean to you?
2021 Photo Contest
What does Grass River mean to you? Is it a special place that you go to with your family? Do you hike our trails for relaxation and quiet time? Do you birdwatch? Do you kayak the river for exercise? Or does the historical grassroots effort to protect the river represent the spirit of the Antrim County community for you? Whatever the reason, we have a way for you to express what it means to you and receive some recognition and possibly a prize for your efforts. Read More
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Twisted Fish Gallery | 10443 S. Bayshore Dr. | Elk Rapids, MI |
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Holiday Greens Workshops
Pine Hill Nursery
This year we will be holding greens workshops only at our Torch Lake location. Class size will be limited.
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Acme Christian Thrift Store and Food Pantry
8925 M 72 E. | Williamsburg, MI | (231) 938-2990
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To: Friends and Family everywhere
From: Cheri and Raven Hill Date: November 20, 2021
Re: Weekly update Greetings, Everyone!
It is always exciting, when we can make forward progress. Over the past year, we have been collecting old tools and laying them out on the workbench in the Wood Shop with the idea of displaying them. We finally had time to sort the items that we had been gathering. First, we separated out all of the odds and ends. Horseshoes and latches are not really tools, so we pulled those kinds of objects out for other displays. Second, we organized everything used for woodworking, from logging to shaping to finishing tools. The third step will be to clean and polish each item. After that, the implements will be attached to boards and mounted on the Wood Shop walls for display, bringing a visual history of woodworking tools to our visitors.......Continue Reading
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This #GivingTuesday, you can support Raven Hill Discovery Center by simply donating or giving a membership or gift certificate to family, friends, teachers, and colleagues. On November 30, 2021, Raven Hill is participating in the Global Day of Giving as an opportunity for you to give back and help our children learn, create, grow and play in preparation for whatever the future brings. Your support on #GivingTuesday - and every day - helps us meet our mission to provide a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts. Donations and memberships are available in person, by phone at 231.536.3369 and online at http://www.miravenhill.org
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