Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
"Monday Minute" Newsletter
May 16, 2022
Chain of Lakes Area
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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
May 18, Barry Ross Trio at Music House Museum 7:30 pm
May 19-22, Myrtle & Maude's Blossoms Weekend Event
May 20, Cherryland Middle School Color Run 5 pm
May 24, Garden Club Meeting, Annual Monarch Migration
May 25, Brews & Bingo @ Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm
May 26, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for TRUE BLUE Gallery 5 -7 pm in Alden
May 27, ESLA, It's a Shore-Weather Thing Meeting 5 pm
May 28, Arts & Craft Fair Downtown Elk Rapids 10-4 pm
May 28, Open House Elk Rapids Marina 11 am - 4 pm
May 28, Village of ER Spring Clean-up Day
May 28, The Accidentals Concert @HERTH 8-10 pm
May 30, Memorial Day Parade Downtown Alden 1 pm
June 1, Coffee with Village Council, 6–7:30 pm
June 2, Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Amy Kate Designs 5- 7 pm
June 2, Paddle Antrim Season Kick-Off w/Short's Brewing at Rotary Park and Short's Pull Barn 5:30 - 9:00 pm
June-August, Discovery Camp at Raven Hill Discovery Center
June 4-11 Art Beat with ER Art Galleries
June 10, Opening Day ER Farmer's Market 8-12
June 10-12, Wooden Boat Show
June 11, Free Fishing Weekend ~ Kids Day at Kids Pond
June 11, Household Hazardous Waste Collection 8-12 in ER
June 11, Strawberry Social and Auction, WUMC 3:30
June 16-19, Farm Fresh Fathers Day weekend @Myrtle
& Maude's
June 18, Green Elk Rapids Nature Fest 11 - 3 pm
June 19, Strawberry Festival @Alden Depot Park 12 pm
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
Wednesday Evenings on River Street June 29-Aug.10, 6-9pm
June-August, Discovery Camp at Raven Hill Discovery Center
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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening of "Swim To You"
Store Hours: Fri-Sat. 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm (or by appointment)
Located at 124 River Street * Elk Rapids
(231) 883-2666
Photo: from left to right, Marcie Earl, Maryl Kohl, Jen Kellogg, Melissa and Dennis Penrod, GiGi Cocking, Tom Shelder, and Ellie Ward.
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Nestled in the Village of Alden on the shores of Torch Lake, TRUE BLUE Gallery features over thirty-five local and regional artists, who celebrate the natural beauty of the Torch Lake Watershed. As the one-stop-shop for Torch Lake, we also have displays and free materials about how to care for Torch Lake. We have gifts for water-friendly living. Proceeds support the Torch Conservation Center. |
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Please join us for Business After Hours at the TRUE BLUE Gallery's new location in Alden. Chamber members and staff are welcome.
Art for the sake of the lake!
The Gallery is located in the historic Helena Township Hall- Circa 1863 - 9046 Helena Rd.
Business After Hours event for Chamber Members and Staff
Thursday, May 26th, 5:00-7:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting 5:30 PM
Refreshments provided.
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With the Arts & Craft Shows and Evening on River Street events coming up, we are in need of volunteers to help in many different ways.
Also, we need storage space for tables, chairs, games & tents for the Evening on River Street event...we are looking for space downtown Elk Rapids or a covered trailer to use for 7 weeks this summer. Please contact Mary if you can help us out! Thank You in advance!
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, May 16, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 16, ER School Board 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Mary 17, Antrim County Econ Development 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 17, ER Housing Commission 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 17, Torch Lake Township 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 18, ER Beautification Commission 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18, Milton Township Planning 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, ER Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 19, Antrim County Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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The Village of Elk Rapids is putting together its first Citizens Academy! This Academy is designed for anyone who lives or works in the Village. Presented by the Village Council and Staff, it is an opportunity to learn about how things work around town while improving communication, access, and understanding. Participate because you are curious or to better prepare for a citizen leadership role. Informed citizens help shape the future of Elk Rapids. Upon completion of all 4 sessions, participants will receive certificates and be awarded “Citizens Academy Ambassador” status..... Continue Reading for more information and application. |
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Spring 2022 Newsletter from the Village Government!
To scroll on the document on a PC, hover your cursor over the document and scroll up or down. An update since the newsletter was put together – Trustee Elaine Glowicki has stepped down from the Village Council. Her insight, input, and community knowledge will be missed. We wish her all the best!
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Michigan Arts & Culture Council GRANTS
From our historic monuments and museums to traditional practices and contemporary arts, the council is dedicated to ensuring that every citizen and community in Michigan enjoys the civic, economic, and educational benefits of arts and culture.
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Michigan Humanities is excited to announce Michigan Museum Recovery Grants!
These grants are for Michigan-based museums with a humanities focus and can be used for general operating and/or programming support.
For more information and to apply, please visit our grant portal:
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For upcoming workshops, click:
May 17, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
Creating a business plan is a crucial first step in starting your business. In this webinar, you will learn why it is so important and how to develop one. Read more
May 19, 2022, 12:00pm EDT
With all of the different platforms and tools available, creating an eCommerce store to sell your products should be easy right? Sure. It’s relatively simple to sign-up for a...
May 19, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, we are joined by three speakers who will be sharing tips, strategies, and information that can help grow your business. Read more
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
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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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Together with the Downtown Elk Rapids Association, we are sending out a separate listing of job opportunities in the area every Wednesday. 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
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Myrtle and Maude's | 10937 Elk Lake Road| Elk Rapids | (231) 313-1051
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The Elk Rapids Garden Club is continuing to collect any old no longer needed metal garden tools for an arbor for the Iva’s North Garden. On Saturday, May 21, 10:00-12:00, we will be collecting at the DPW property, 117 Lake St. Please ask your friends and fellow gardeners for donations to this project. We need a lot of tools and garden items to complete the arbor that will be installed in the garden this summer. If you have any questions, please contact us at elkrapidsgardenclub@gmail.com.
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Short's Pull Barn *
211 Industrial Park
Elk Rapids * 231-498-2300 x3
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The Music House is proud to present
the Barry Ross Trio on May 18, 2022, at 7:30 pm
Join crossover Violinist, Barry Ross, acclaimed Jazz Pianist Terry Lower, and renowned Vocalist Lana Hoffman, in "The Great American Songbook and All That Jazz". Offering a thrilling evening of the most beloved music ever written, with songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Harold Arlen, and George Gershwin, including his immortal “Rhapsody in Blue”. Their renditions will delight your senses and evoke unblemished memories featuring..... continue reading
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Think of Elk Rapids'
"HIDDEN GEM --- HERTH"
Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall
for your special event!
Located at 401 River St., Elk Rapids
Call (231) 498-2273 for information
or to make a reservation.
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Save the Date!
The Accidentals Concert
Saturday, May 28, 2022 8:00-10:00 p.m.
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall
401 River Street, Elk Rapids
The Accidentals are an American band, formed in Traverse City, Michigan in 2012 by singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Sav Buist and Katie Larson. The group has featured an eclectic blend of indie-folk, pop, bluegrass, rock, classical, and other genres. They have released four full-length albums, three EPs, and two live albums.
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Did you know you can rent Menswear right here in Elk Rapids?!
Prom Special!
$160 for Suit/Tux Rental
You can start designing your look here:
Then visit Tinker Tailor for measuring and ordering! Now booking appointments for Bridal alterations and Suit rentals!
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Drop-off/Pick-up services for Dry Cleaning and Laundering by Master Dry Cleaners of Traverse City. Formal wear dry cleaning is also available! Let us do the driving!
Master Drycleaners drop-off/pick-up at:
Tinker Tailor
504 Bridge St. * Elk Rapids
(231) 409-7498
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Local's Night @ BOS Wine, Every Wednesday 5-8 pm
Wednesday through Saturday 12-8 pm, Sunday 12-6 pm,
Walk-ins are welcome! 🍷
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WAYS WITH WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS
with CHARLES MURPHY
Charles kicks off the 2022 Season by offering day-long workshops on May 21st & 28th. Sign up for one or join all three.
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Twisted Fish Gallery | 10443 S. Bayshore Dr.
Elk Rapids | (231) 264-0123
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Celebrating 20 years in business – 2002-2022
231-264-6688
YOGA ~ Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 am
If you are looking for that class that has the progression to take you to a new level of fitness and enhanced mindset, you have found it! We practice hip openers, back extensions, standing balances, and arm balances. Each class will feel like a fresh sequence that opens up every part of your body.
GENTLE YOGA ~ Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 am
This class is great for those looking for a safe place to take a gradual approach to fitness. Taking care to enhance your general body maintenance and mobility. We will ease into better balance and coordination. Using breath and steady motion will leave you with a clear state of mind.
PILATES (CORE & CARDIO) ~ Tuesday and Thursday at 9 am
This class is evolving. It's a blend of methods, but fun and effective! After years of teaching, this is Judith’s own combination of exercises. The Pilates Method, combined with a medley of strength, balance, and cardio exercises. Please bring a set of weights, 3-6 pounds.
Other services at Bodywise include Nutrition Coaching, Personal Training, and Cooking Group
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New Classes this week
Tuesday 5/17 at 10:30 am
Vinyasa Flow with Peg Whisler
If you love a classic Vinyasa Flow class this one is sure to please!
Sun Salutations and everything in between.
You'll leave feeling energized and ready to get after all the spring chores piling up. This will be a weekly occurring class.
Wednesday May 18, 2022 at 10:30 am
Better Back Better You with Janet Weaver
Who hasn't suffered at one time or another with back discomfort? You will learn ways to strengthen and lengthen core connective tissues to help prevent injury and maintain a healthy back.
This will be a weekly class, you can use your regular class packages to pay and schedule class.
Sign up at elkrapidsyogaflow.com or call 231-463-4556 for questions
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Elk Rapids Classic & Wooden Boat Show
June 10 & 11, 2022
Download forms to participate -- Who's Ready !!
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Ready for a Sunset Dinner evening supporting Elk Rapids Harbor Days? Go to https://elkrapidsharbordays.org/ to purchase tickets for this June 10th event today! Limited availability! For complete menu details, follow the link to Forms and Applications Boat Show.
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INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ICA) / ART RAPIDS
Community Opportunities – Spring 2022
Be the first to reserve up to 4 FREE tickets for each event listed! Click on the links for a more detailed description of the performance, continue to the link to reserve tickets using the DISCOUNT CODE- ARCCC at the last step of checkout for your complimentary tickets. Select any event you wish to attend thru Spring 22! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience Interlochen Center of the Arts student performances!!
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Friday, May 20, 2022 (Dance) Spring Dance Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Dance) Spring Dance Corson Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 (Dance) Spring Dance Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
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The Elk Rapids Schools Bond Construction Website is up and running!
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To download registration form you can also click HERE
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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May 17-21, 2022
Click to read the full newsletter
Accepting donations
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am- 2 pm
Please call ahead with any furniture or large donations.
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACTS!
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Acme Christian Thrift Store
and Food Pantry
8925 M 72 E. | Williamsburg, MI | (231) 938-2990
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Open to the public from noon to 4 pm on Saturdays and 2 pm to 4 pm on Sundays, plus any other time by appointment. You can email info@miravenhill.org or call (231) 536-3369 for reservations. The Smithsonian Labor Days: History of Work exhibit is on display during regular hours or by appointment.
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Visit Discover Elk Rapids Website:
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FOLLOW THE ELK RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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