Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
January 17, 2022
Chain of Lakes Area
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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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2022 Chain of Lakes Area Snapshot of Upcoming Events
*Where to go,
*What to see, and
*What to do in the COL Area
January 19, Local's Night at BOS Wine, 6-8 pm
January 22, Cocoa Crawl Downtown Elk Rapids 12-3
January 22, Euchre Night, Project Grad '22 @Amvets
January 22, Sip & Craft @BOS Wine
January 27, Happy Hour for a Cause, Project Grad '22
@ Pearls New Orleans Kitchen
January 27, Paint & Pour Party, ACHTBCP @Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
February 5, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant
February 11, ER Men's Night ~ Shopping for Valentine's Day
February 19, 5th Annual Chili Cookoff in ER
February 19, Trivia Night, Project Grad '22 @Short's PB
February 26, Euchre Night, Project Grad '22 @ Amvets
April 22-23, Green ER Earth Day & Transformations
May 14, ER Super Recycling Day
May 28, Arts & Craft Fair Downtown Elk Rapids
June 4, Art Beat
June 10-12, Wooden Boat Show
June 18, Green Elk Rapids Nature Fest
June 25, ER Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration!
June 25, Art Rapids presents "Remembering Patsy Cline"
June 29, Free Fishing Expo @ Harbor Pavillion 3-7 pm
July 16, Arts & Craft Show Downtown Elk Rapids
August 3-6, Elk Rapids Harbor Days Festival
September 3, Arts & Craft Show Downtown Elk Rapids
September 24, ER Fall Festival
October 1, Art Beat
October 1, Acme Fall Festival
Traverse City Horse Shows June 8-September 18
Farmer Market every Friday, June 10- Oct. 7, 8-Noon
Wednesday Evenings on River Street June 29-Aug.10, 6-9pm
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, January 17, Village Council Additional Budget Session 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 18, Torch Lake Township Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 20, Antrim County Board Meeting 6:30 p.m.
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Elk Rapids DPW will be picking up discarded live-cut Christmas trees throughout the month of January. Please remove all lights, ornaments, decorations, and tree stands from the tree. Place the tree at the end of our driveway or close to the curb with the trunk facing the street. Thank you for recycling your live-cut tree! |
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VILLAGE SEEKS BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
In the spirit of the 13 Ways Community Project, the Elk Rapids Village Government is excited to invite all community members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas to apply for an array of volunteer positions to aid in the decision-making process of our municipality. Elk Rapids is fortunate to have an abundance of highly educated, community-focused people. Serving on a village commission is a fulfilling experience and a great way to give back to our community. The Village Government is seeking volunteers, both new and seasoned, with fresh ideas for the following board/commission positions:...... Continue Reading
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⛸️⛸️The Ice Rink is Open! ⛸️⛸️
The Village Rink is OPEN! Come enjoy yourself with family and friends.
The Dam Shop will have hot cocoa all day.
Flavors: Regular, peppermint, white chocolate raspberry, or caramel!
Dam Shop Hours: 8 am-6 pm * Village Rink Hours: 8 am-9 pm
Please: NO Skates inside the building. Use the picnic tables to change into shoes or boots before entry.
Need a coffee or cocoa and don’t have shoes? Call us and we’ll bring it outside.
231-498-5855
Borrow Skates from inside the green shed.
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The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) wants to hear from you! MEDC understands how difficult this last year and a half has been for small business owners and admires your resilience through it all. For the MEDC to adapt its programming and to continue to provide high-quality business support that meets your needs, it is asking business owners across the state, like you, to complete a brief survey. The survey will only take about 7 minutes to complete. Please respond prior to January 31, 2022.
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You're Invited... and Spread the Word
Kiersten's Ride is happy to announce two upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training opportunities:
- ASIST, 2-day suicide intervention skills training, January 19th - 20th (both full days required), Petoskey, MI
- ASIST, 2-day suicide intervention skills training, January 26th - 27th (both full days required), Kalkaska, MI
There is a $50 Deposit REQUIRED to save your seat. **A full refund will be processed only after attending both full days of training (minus a $5.00 processing fee). Though this training is valued at $250, the cost is supplemented by our many sponsors.
**Social Work CE available for each ASIST
Seating is limited for each class, so register soon and spread the word. Your participation will help create communities safer from suicide... you matter... and you are making a difference!
If there are questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 8:00 AM
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Class, Petoskey MI
Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 8:00 AM
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Class, Kalkaska MI
Kalkaska United Methodist Church
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For upcoming workshops, click:
1:00 pm EST
This educational webinar will explain the bookkeeping process so you can begin keeping track of your finances and move your business forward. Read more
January 20, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY Do you dream about starting a business?Our FREE pre-business overview workshop will help you reach a “go or no-go” decision for your start-up idea. You... Read more Register Now
1:00 pm EST
Grow your solo business into a profitable brand that will enable you to live the life you want to live. Read more Register Now
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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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Funding Available for Workforce Training
In Northwest Michigan
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI – Organizations in northwest Lower Michigan can now apply for grants to provide training for local employers and individuals. The State of Michigan has allocated over $135,000 to implement the Michigan Workforce Training Center Equipment Grant Program in northwest Lower Michigan. Networks Northwest is one of fifteen agencies in the state that will be awarding the grants.
"Access to a quality, skilled workforce is fundamental to any region's long-term economic viability," said Matt McCauley, CEO of Networks Northwest. "Networks Northwest is proud to partner with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to provide more opportunities for local businesses to meet the employment needs of today and the future."
The grants, up to $90,000, will be for employer-driven workforce training programs provided for qualified employers and individuals. Workforce training includes, but is not limited to:
· Talent enhancement
· Increasing worker productivity
· Development of workforce skills
· Leadership and management training
· Worker retention
The application window to apply for grant funds is open from Monday, January 10, 2022 – to Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. EST. More information and a link to apply for the grants is available on the MEDC website at, michiganbusiness.org/workforce-training-grant.
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Beginning Wednesday, January 12, together with the Downtown Elk Rapids Association, we will be 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 to the chamber website, (see below) or send an email to: laura@elkrapidschamber.org
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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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Join us on Saturday, January 22nd, for a night of delicious crafty fun featuring BOS Wine paired with Quilted Wood Sign craft kits by Sawdust and Lace. Although the kits will be pre-prepared, all color customizations, painting, and assembling will be done at the event. Sarah from Sawdust & Lace will be on-site to guide us through the process. We're excited to kick back, relax, and craft with you. Space is limited!
Tickets are $70 per person and include a glass of wine and a craft kit that will have everything needed to create your own beautiful quilted wood sign. Meat and cheese boards will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased via Tock. Deadline to sign up is Friday, January 21st in order to have the craft kits prepared in time.
We will be hosting these events monthly, January through June, with a different craft each month, so stay tuned for more information regarding upcoming Sip & Craft Events!
BOS WINE | 135 Ames Street | Elk Rapids | (231) 498-2073
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Also.......
Join the gang from BOS Wine on Wednesday nights for "Local's Night"
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wine by the Glass
No reservations are needed!
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Menu
Butternut squash bruschetta with herbs and ricotta on crostini
Gorgonzola, bacon, and fig preserves stuffed pork tenderloin
Potatoes Gratin
Honey roasted parsnips and carrots
Chocolate fondue with homemade pound cake and fresh berries
Alley Cat's @ Townline Cider Works * 1595 US 31 S. * Williamsburg
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Tickets for the Program can be purchased through the contestants or at the door. Masks are required. |
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Application Deadline for Northern Michigan Outdoor Recreation Pitch Event has been extended until Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Restorative Yoga with Peg
Recovery is the most important part of your week, and with this 75-minute restorative yoga and meditation session, you are giving your body and soul what it needs to move into the week with a positive, relaxing attitude.
Join us for a wonderful relaxing restorative yoga practice with Peg. In restorative yoga, the focus is not on stretching or strengthening but on releasing. We release tension in the muscles and gently stimulate the organs through long-held poses designed to support and comfort. This practice stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system which in turn can boost the body's immune system and accelerate a natural healing process.
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We will use a variety of props such as blankets, blocks, bolsters, sandbags, and eye pillows to offer maximum relaxation. You will want to have comfortable and warm closing as the body cools down when in deep relaxation.
This class will also be offered virtually so you can stay in the comfort of your home while enjoying the benefits of guided practice. $15.00 or use your regular class PACKAGE
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Hairport Salon & Spa
404 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
(231) 264-8184
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Winter Spa Special
$15 off $75 Facials
Offer Valid: December 2021 & January 2022
Please call Dina at (231) 564-9926 to schedule.
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
NMC Wildlife Tracking
Wednesday, January 19 (online) and Friday, January 21 (at GRNA), 2021 - 9:00 am (2 hrs), $69 through NMC EE
Winter is a perfect time of year to learn the art and science of tracking animals, with snow providing a great medium for preserving tracks. On Day 1 of this course, we'll discover how to identify tracks of Northern Michigan mammals to the species level, discuss gait and animal movement patterns, and learn how to glean information like an animal's direction, speed, and when it traveled through the area, all from its tracks. On Day 2, we'll practice our new skills on an outdoor tracking adventure in the forests and wetlands of Grass River Natural Area. Dress for the weather on Day 2. Register through NMC EE at: https://nmc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1010
Winter Fungi Walk
Saturday January 22, 2022 - 10:00am (2 hrs), $10 per person
Fungus is all around, even in the wintertime! Go on a winter walk in search of the fungi of winter, like shelf mushrooms on fallen logs, bark, and standing trees! Along the way we will likely see a lot of lichens as well. We will collect some for identification and discuss some of their medicinal qualities with long-time mushroom hunter and naturalist, Franny Bluhm. Snowshoes will be available for rent if there is deep snow.
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Twisted Fish Gallery | 10443 S. Bayshore Dr. | Elk Rapids, MI
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January Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
February Hours: Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Meghan Autin Joins Nowak Cabinets
Traverse City, Michigan, January 11, 2022 – Nowak Cabinets recently welcomed Meghan Autin, Designer, to their design team.
Autin studied marketing at the University of New Orleans. She was a Project Manager for an AISC certified structural steel fabricator and erector based in Belle Chasse, LA. She has also held the position of Office Manager for Cabinetry Company in New Orleans that specializes in cost-effective home remodeling services.
"Meghan is intensely passionate about business development and staying current with all industry trends. She offers our clientele a unique and honest experience for what is a very intimate part of their everyday life, "states Shannon Boncher, co-owner of Nowak Cabinets.
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Garden Club Project Needs Community Involvement
Work continues on a special project at Iva’s North Arrowhead Garden at the northeast corner of Ames and US 31. Born from a desire to make the garden a beautiful respite for those visiting, the crew for the garden was inspired to create a special arbor to add to it. After considering standard arbors, the group spoke to well-known metal artist Ann Gildner who agreed to create a unique structure using recycled garden tools and small farm implements. This will be a one-of-a-kind and visually striking piece and the Club needs the community’s help to make this happen. Numerous (enough to fill the back of a pickup truck!) handheld or smaller farm tools such as rakes, trowels, watering cans, hoes, loppers, snippers, buckets…any garden or small farm tool that is primarily metal are needed for this project. No plastic unless it is a small part of the item that can be removed. Slightly used or broken will be just fine! The group will be accepting donations of these items on two upcoming Saturdays, January 22 and February 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at the shed located at the Elk Rapids DPW, 117 Lake St. So search your garage, shed, basement, or barn, gather your items and be a part of this very special project! For more information, contact the Club at elkrapidsgardenclub@gmail.com.
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$600 scholarships--now available!
We apologize for the delay but are excited to announce that the Elk Rapids Women are now accepting applications for our annual educational scholarships.
We'll be giving away THREE $600 scholarships this year.
All women in northern Michigan are invited to apply, though precedence will be given to women living or working in Antrim County. Application deadline is February 15, 2022...........Download Application Here
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IMPORTANT NOTICE!
The Photo Scanning Session scheduled at the Elk Rapids History Museum
on January 29 from 10-3
is canceled.
Elk Rapids Area Historical Society
Board of Trustees
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Acme Christian Thrift Store
and Food Pantry
8925 M 72 E. | Williamsburg, MI | (231) 938-2990
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*January 18-22 Sales*
This Weeks Sales
Tuesday - BOGO all pants
Wednesday - BOGO all sweaters
Thursday - BOGO all shoes
Friday - BOGO business attire: blazers, men's suits, & scrubs
Saturday - BOGO mix & match: pants, sweaters, shoes, women's blazers, men's suits or suit jackets, and scrubs.
You pay for the higher priced item and get the second one free.
Sale excludes new & specially priced items.
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The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids and Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library Donate Two New Early Literacy Stations to the ERDL. |
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Photo Caption: Children using the new Early Literacy Stations at the Elk Rapids District Library (ERDL). The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids and the Friends of the Library recently donated two new stations to the ERDL. These stations are equipped with stand-alone computers loaded with education software programs designed to support school readiness for kids ages 2 - 8 in an exciting and engaging way. |
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This time of year, we are open noon to 4 pm Saturdays and 2 pm to 4 pm Sundays, as well as other times by appointment. Just a reminder: we continue to ask everyone to mask up while inside Raven Hill, for the sake of the vaccinated and unvaccinated.
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