Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

April 3, 2023

Chain of Lakes Area

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

BE SURE TO READ THE COMPLETE NEWSLETTER ~ LOOK FOR "THE END"

Your reserve a space at the High School Job Fair, please complete the registration form and return it to laura@elkrapidschamber.org.

High School Job Fair, April 4

Your reserve a space at the Job Fair, please complete the registration form and return it to laura@elkrapidschamber.org.

Job Fair @Amvets, April 15

2023 Chain of Lakes Guidebook

Advertising Opportunity!

Promote your business or organization in the Chain of Lakes Guide

A FULL year of advertising in print and online

5,000 copies sent to MDOT centers

10,000 copies delivered to the region

It won't be long before we are tubing down

<-- <-- the river ~~~~~~~~ !

For information on advertising in this popular publication, please contact Laura at laura@elkrapidschamber.org or call (231) 264-8202.

Click HERE to see full publication

Now accepting applications for our 2023 Arts & Crafts Shows

elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show

Newly added show to our lineup ~

Harbor Days Arts & Craft Show, Friday, August 4

Harbor Days Arts & Crafts Application 2023

To download Farmers Market application: https://www.elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market/

For questions on any chamber event, contact Mary Lakin at mary@elkrapidschamber.org.

2023 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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April 4, Elk Rapids Job Fair at the ER High School, 10:30 am-1 pm

April 6, Art & Connection Workshop: Box of Flowers, 1-4 pm

April 6, Community Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 6, DIG Night at BOS Wine w/Bryan Ulbrich of Left Foot Charley,6:30

April 7, Art & Connection Workshop: Intro to Drawing, 2:30-4:30 pm

April 8, Indoor Market @HERTH, 10 am - 2 pm

April 8, Easter Egg Hunt @Cherryland Middle School, Ages 0-5 @ 10 am

Ages 6-11@ 11 am.

April 8, Downtown ER Easter Egg Decorated Egg Contest, 12-4 pm

April 8, Community Trivia Night @HERTH, 7 pm

April 8, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

April 9, Happy Easter 🐰

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April 11, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

April 11, Weight Loss Workshop, Dr. Ann Kuenker, 5:30 pm

April 12, Plant/Seed Swap at ER District Library, 5 pm

April 12, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

April 13, Paint & Pour Party for Antrim County Breast Cancer, 5:30 pm

April 13, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 13-16, 1st Weekend Market @Myrtle and Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

April 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

April 14, BOS Wine TGIF Dinner featuring McCrillis Food Co., 5:30 pm April 14, Business After Hours at Ethanology, 5 - 7 pm

April 15, Elk Rapids Job Fair at Amvets, 10 am - 1 pm

April 15, PJs & Pancakes @Myrtle and Maude's, 10 am

April 15, Sip + Craft at BOS Wine, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

April 16, Foster the Love at Ethanology, 2-4 pm

April 16, Pokemon Club At ER District Library, 2 pm

April 16, Foster Parenting Informative Event @Ethanology, 2 - 4 pm

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April 19, Wonder Wednesday @ER District Library, 3:30-5 pm

April 20, Canvas Paint & Sip @Castle Farms, 6-8 pm

April 20, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 20, Blood Drive at Short's Pull Barn, 1-5:30 pm.

April 20, Grass River Nature Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

April 20, Flowers, Friends, & Fun at Pine Hill Nursery, 4-7 pm

April 21, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

April 22, EARTH DAY

April 22, Introduction to Blacksmithing at Samels Farm, 8:30 am-noon

April 22, Earth Day Tree & Shrub Sale, Grass River @Ethanology 3-6 pm

April 22, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

April 23 Crafternoon for ALL at ER District Library, 2 pm

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April 25, ER Garden Club Meeting, Program-The Importance of Good Dirt

April 25, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

April 27, Cornhole Tournament The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 28, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

April 28, BOS Wine TGIF Dinner featuring Sabores y Colores, 5:30 pm

April 29, ER Indigenous Youth Spring Arts & Craft Fair, 10 am-3 pm

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May 2, Pottery and Wine @Castle Farms, 6-8:30 pm

May 4, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 6, Spring Garden Party at Pine Hill Nursery, 10 am - 3 pm

May 6, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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May 9, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

May 11, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 12, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

May 13, ER Super Recycling Day, 9 am - 3 pm

May 13, Rotary Community Event "Duct Tape Ball" @ A-Ga-Ming Golf

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May 17, Comedy at the Castle (Farms), 7-8:30 pm

May 18, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 18-21, Blossom Weekend Event @Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

May 19, Opening Day at Tiny Traveling Boutique, 11 am

May 19-20, Samels Farm Volunteer Work Bee & Cleanup, 9 am

May 20, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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May 22, NLEA Symposium @Boyne Mountain Resort, 9 am - 3:30 pm

May 23, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

May 25, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 26, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

May 27, Arts & Craft Fair in Elk Rapids, 10 am - 4 pm

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May 29, Local Appreciation Day at Castle Farms, All Day

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June 11, Samels Farm Open House, 12:30 - 3 pm

June 15-18, Father's Day Weekend @ Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

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June 28, FIRST Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm

June 29, FREE Fishing Expo @Harbor Pavilion, 4-6 pm

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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates.

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Tuesday, April 4, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Tuesday, April 4, Acme Township Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

• See website

Wednesday, April 5, ER Parks & Rec, 6:30 pm

• See Website

Wednesday, April 5, Milton Township Planning Meeting, 7:00 pm

SPRING 2023 VILLAGE NEWSLETTER

The Spring Village Newsletter is here! In it, you will find:

• Staff Corner featuring Interim Village Manager Richard I. Lewis
• Meet Housing Commission member Char Gretel
• Council Corner with Kellie Sergent
• Master Plan update
• Human Resource Assessment & Welcoming Community Initiatives
• Village Manager Search
• Community Recreation Plan Approved by the State of Michigan
• and more!

Check it out here

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER ON VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Are you looking for a way to share your ideas to make Elk Rapids a better place to live, work, and recreate? Do you enjoy working as a team and solving problems? Want to give back to the community? Then join an Elk Rapids Board or Commission! Applications are still being accepted for:

• Beautification Commission
• Downtown Development Authority
• Harbor Commission
• Housing Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals

Questions about serving? Reach out to the Village Clerk Kaitlyn Szczypka. Thanks for your interest in serving our community! >>Read More

ELK RAPIDS SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE VACANCY March 15, 2023



Board Member, Holly Spencer, tendered her resignation from Elk Rapids Schools Board of Education on March 15, 2023. The district will miss Mrs. Spencer’s experience and leadership but wish her the best in her future endeavors. Elk Rapids School District community members are invited to consider applying for this position and becoming active participants in the education of our children.

According to the Bylaws of the District, an individual is eligible for election or appointment as a School Board member if the individual is a citizen of the United States and is a qualified and registered elector of the School District by the filing deadline. Trustees are expected to attend school board meetings twice a month, in addition to serving on selected committees.

The Board of Trustees anticipates conducting public interviews with interested and qualified applicants on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position for the remainder of Mrs. Spencer’s term ending on December 31, 2024. The trustee position would then appear on the November 2024 general election ballot as a six-year term.

Interested persons are required to submit a letter of interest and resume via email to School Board President Jennifer Brown, jebrown@erschools.com prior to but no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Be sure to check out the discoverelkrapids.com website

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

Acme Township: acmetownship.org/

Whitewater Township: whitewatertownship.org/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MDARD Value-Added Grant Program

Applications close April 4th, 2023 at 3 PM

"The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting applications for its latest round of value-added grants.

The Value-Added Grant Program is designed to help retain, expand, attract, or develop agricultural processing in Michigan through targeted investments in technology and equipment, feasibility studies, healthy food access, regional food systems, and urban agriculture. Grant proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on April 4, 2023.

The maximum grant award eligible is $100,000 per proposal. Each project will require a minimum 30 percent match. The value-added proposals will be evaluated through a competitive selection process. Applications for grant funds will be asked to outline how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for Michigan's food and agriculture industry.

MDARD is accepting proposals to help expand value-added agricultural processing and food hub development in the state and access to fresh nutritional Michigan-grown foods.

Those interested in applying should visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants to view the application and grant guidelines. Apply Here

MichiganBusiness.org



Incredible photos: Northern lights shine across Michigan skies

Lucky Michigan residents were in for a surprise Thursday night into early Friday morning thanks to bursts of solar energy that impacted Earth's magnetic field that surrounds the outside of our planet.

Tyler Leipprandt, the man behind the lens at Michigan Sky Media, captured numerous photos of the auroras, also known as northern lights, Thursday night over Mission Point Lighthouse in Traverse City. >>Continue Reading

Addressing northern Mich. worker shortages is a complicated puzzle.

A new career and technical education center in Petoskey is meant to help with a skilled labor shortage in northern Michigan.

Some manufacturers say it’s just one piece in a much bigger puzzle.

>> Continue Reading

>> READ THE COMPLETE NLEA MARCH NEWSLETTER

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

https://www.score.org/traversecity/local-workshops

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How Google Workspace Can Boost Your Small Business Efficiency

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Discover how to use Google Workspace to enhance your small business. Explore the various IT software, practical tips, and best practices.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Organize your business ideas and be focused and concise about your business goals using a one-page business plan.

Read the Latest News

>> March 29, 2023 Edition

→ With Northern Michigan Startup Week approaching in early May, join us for a preview of the week's programs and get exclusive access to discounted tickets at our open house on Tuesday, April 11th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM at Cherry Capital Airport. Additionally, we will be encouraging attendees to invite other businesses across the U.S. to attend NMSW and consider moving their businesses here. 

→ As an employer, we know that you are concerned with attracting the best talent to work for your company. Utilize the Michigan's Creative Coast job board, which is designed to help our valued local companies recruit new talent and intended to be a high-quality showcase of family-sustaining job opportunities available in the Grand Traverse Region.  

MI TriShare Child Care Pilot Program

The MI TriShare Child Care Pilot Program (TriShare) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families, while also helping to retain talent and removing one major barrier to employment.

Through TriShare, the cost of an employee’s child care is shared equally among the employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan — a three-way split — with coordination being provided regionally by a TriShare facilitator hub which in northern Michigan is United Way of Northwest Michigan! >>Read More

Networks Northwest

PO Box 506

Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 929-5000

danboss@networksnorthwest.org

www.networksnorthwest.org

March Newsletter

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. 

Explore workplace trends and ideas for how employers can best support generational teams while keeping employees engaged and motivated for long-term retention and success.

Don’t miss this year's Small Business Summit~April 5, 2023

Special thanks to our sponsor Consumers Energy.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3I00tOR

Interested in learning more about the Going Pro Talent Fund, a statewide competitive award opportunity that can help offset your staff training costs? Take a look at the details below for our upcoming info sessions!

To register for a session near you and learn about this program and other services offered by Northwest Michigan Works!, visit nwm.org/goingproinfo.

Have some credits under your belt but didn’t finish your degree? Keep going with Michigan Reconnect! Reach your goals with an Associate Degree or skill certificate. Get started today at Michigan.gov/Reconnect

Michigan’s nonprofits who are struggling with the negative impacts and hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive much needed funding from the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund for serving their hard-hit communities.

The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the launch of the “intent to apply” phase for the relief fund, which is focused on assisting small charitable nonprofit organizations.

• Read the full press release https://bit.ly/3SclTMb
• Learn more about the relief fund MiNonprofitRelief.org

CAREER CONNECT NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2023

EO 101 for Frontline Staff



This virtual training session is focused on providing frontline staff with tools and resources to ensure each individual receives the services they need. We will discuss items such as assistive technology, language access, best practices, and how to best interact with customers with various backgrounds or needs.

• Date: April 5, 2023
• Time: 10AM-11AM (EST)
• Location: Virtual

REGISTER HERE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Antrim County Transportation-Driver
• Commission on Aging - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Commission on Aging - Homemaker
• Elk Rapids Day Park
• Sheriff's Department - Veteran's Service Officer ll
• Sheriff's Department - Corrections Deputy

• Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Industrial Safety Assistant

Maintenance Processor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

Looking For:

Marketing Associate

Traverse City Horse Show is hiring! Join our team for the 2023 season, and be a part of hosting exciting International Equestrian events in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan 

Click here to learn more  https://traversecityhorseshows.com/join-the-team/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Chamber members please submit volunteer needs for your organization to laura@elkrapidschamber.org

Hop on down to Elk Rapids on April 8! Bring your COMPLETED, DECORATED egg and submit for judging!

This event is FREE! Enter your egg into drawings for chamber bucks AND get a coupon/discount sheet for shops all through town!

Rules:

- Chicken-sized egg, either hardboiled or wooden, etc. PLEASE NO RAW EGGS.

- Decorate however you want with whatever materials you would like! Be creative!! Have FUN!!

- Eggs will be judged in aged categories: 0-4, 5-8, 9-14, 15-18, 19+, 65+

Eggs can be turned in anytime between 12-4. There will be a table with workers by the clock on River Street! Winners will be announced Monday, April 10 and pictures will be posted - eggs will be judged blindly by a panel of downtown shop owners.

The Easter Bunny will be downtown, by the clock, from 1:00 - 2:00 for pictures!

EASTER BRUNCH

$35/Person

Seatings @ 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00

For reservations, call(231) 599-1111 option 3

BREAKFAST

Eggs Benedict ~ Smoked Salmon Platter

Biscuits and Gravy ~ Scrambled Eggs

Plath’s Bacon & Sausage Links

French Toast with Currey Farms Maple Syrup

Breakfast Potatoes

ENTREES

Prime Rib ~ Herb Roasted Turkey

Spiral Glazed Ham

Mashed Potatoes

Grilled Vegetables

SALADS

Garden Salad ~ Caesar Salad ~ Macaroni Salad

Alden Millhouse Coleslaw ~ Sliced Assorted Seasonal Fruits

DESSERTS

Mini Cheesecakes ~ Bread Pudding

Flourless Chocolate Cake ~ Crème Brulée

Torch Lake Cafe * 4990 US 31 N * Central Lake

TRUE BLUE News

Do You Know?

• Microfibers are a type of microplastic from fragments of synthetic fibers like fleece, polyester, and nylon
• Microfibers are released when synthetic clothing is laundered.
• Microplastics are tiny-about the size of a sesame seed, 1/5 inch wide.
• Microfibers are the commonest type of microplastic.
• Microfibers are detrimental to birds, fish, and aquatic life.
• Microfibers don’t biodegrade. They just get smaller and smaller. >> Continue Reading

Exciting News! 

Tiny Traveling Boutique

is expanding store!

We are expanding our home base into a beautiful storefront! @ 703 Ames Street, Elk Rapids MI

Storefront and trailer both opening on Friday, May 19th at 11:00 am 

We will be open 6 days a week PLUS pop-ups! 

Pop-ups with the trailer will not affect hours of operation and no more worrying about the weather. 

We will also be open year-round! 

The trailer will be set up the exact same way plus our beautiful open-air space! 

We will have double the inventory this season as well.

https://www.facebook.com/tinytravelingboutique93

K & K Heating & Cooling * 945 Green St.,* Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8323

We are proud to announce that thanks to our great customers we were able to raise $705 for AMVETS POST#114!!!

For the month of April, we are donating to Do a Little Good. $5 for each tune-up will be donated and we are still doing $30 off the tune-up.

Feel free to call 231-264-8323 and book your appointment today!

Real Estate One * 101 River Street * Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Elk Rapids Marina⚓118 Bridge Street ⚓Elk Rapids⚓(231) 264-9500⚓ elkrapidsmarina.com

⚓>>READ ER MARINA'S LATEST NEWSLETTER<<⚓

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen 617 Ames Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-0530

We are VERY excited to welcome back our good friend, the talented and funny @bryanulbrich, Winemaker and Owner of @leftfootcharley for

Dig Into Goodness

Thursday, April 6th, 6:30-7:30 pm

Dave and Bryan will be talking about all things vintage variation and how riesling ages. They will spend 30-40min in discussion and then open up for Q&A.

Your ticket price ($25) includes a vertical wine tasting paired with charcuterie to enjoy during the discussion.

Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/.../dig-event-vintage-variation

We hope to see you there for another lively Dig Night!

BOS wine TGIF Dinner

Friday, April 14, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

We will be featuring McCrillis Food Co. for this TGIF Dinner! Chef Andrew will be making Philly Cheesesteak with Chips and a glass of BOS Wishflower or Blaufränkisch for $32. Tickets are required and can be purchased HERE.

BOS Wine * 135 Ames Street * Elk Rapids *

(231) 498-2073

Cellar 152 🍷152 River Street🍷 Elk Rapids 🍷(231) 264-9000 🍷cellar152.com

Community Wine Tasting

Every Thursday night, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, $10

Taste and talk at the new community table

Euchre every Tuesday

Live Music at the Cellar on Friday and Saturday evenings!

Check out our new QR code to support Harbor Days fireworks! Or follow the link below to donate. We are looking forward to our wonderful summer festival and spectacular fireworks finale!

Please share! https://elk-rapids-harbor-days.square.site/.../elk.../1...

Register for upcoming classes and workshops on our website! Check back often as we will be posting more classes and workshops soon: https://artandconnection.app.neoncrm.com/.../eventList.jsp

This week:

• Thursday, April 6, Box of Flowers, 1-4 pm
• Friday, April 7, Introduction to Drawing, 2:30-4:30 pm

Art Camp is back! Lead by instructors Phil Wilson and Clay Maas, this year’s theme is “What’s under the water?” The camp will run July 11-14 at the Walk of Art in Elk Rapids. Camp runs from 1-4pm for ages 9-15, and 10am-noon for ages 6-8. Enrollment is limited so be sure to sign up soon! Read more here:

http://artrapids.net/2023-summer-art-camp

Interlochen Winter/Spring 2023 Community Connection Concerts

Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids 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.

Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Jazz Combos

Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Orchestra: Young Soloists of Tomorrow

Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Singer-Songwriter and Popular Music Ensemble: Cinema Informs Song, with special guest Claud

Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Wind Symphony, with special guest Elmer Churampi
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Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids can take advantage of this opportunity now. 

Click HERE for vendor application too. Applications must be turned in to mwillis@erschools.com in order to have a spot saved.

Short's Pull Barn 🍺211 Industrial Park 🚵Drive Elk Rapids 🌸

Wine tastings 4-6 pm with Kim now every ~

Wednesday at the Village Market in Rapid City

Thursday at the Village Market in Elk Rapids

Village Market 🍷250Ames St.🍷 Elk Rapids🍷 (231) 264-5629

Ethanology | 127 Ames St. | Elk Rapids | (231) 498-2800

Scholarship Opportunity!

The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids announces three $2,500 scholarships available to current 2023 ERHS Seniors or recent Elk Rapids Graduates that attend Northwestern Michigan College The application deadline is April 22, 2023.

• Click HERE for the application and guidelines

Contact Sherry Steffen, Scholarship Chairperson with questions,sherry.lkn@charter.net

AMVETS Auxiliary Post 114 announces

2023 Scholarships available for continued education and careers!

Local AMVETS Post 114

A new scholarship developed by auxiliary members offering a $1,000 scholarship to a local Elk Rapids High School or Sunrise Academy graduate, member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of AMVETS, or a spouse, child, or grandchild of a member of the AMVET Family or are sponsored by an Auxiliary member. The application deadline is April 21. Visit AMVETS Post 114 Facebook for an application or email Sherry Steffen at sherry.lkn@charter.net 

>> Continue Reading

For the Application click HERE

Monday Dinner Specials

5:30 - 7:00 pm $10

Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for all they do!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Amvets * 410 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids (231) 264-5182

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATES!

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 28, Feb 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20.

Free Ideal Protein 

Weight Loss Seminar

April 11, 2023

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

www.youridealyouweightloss.com

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

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com * 231-463-4556

Book your Next Yoga Class today at

www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

Beginning Wednesday, April 5th, the Tuesday evening Gentle flow class at 5:30 pm will change to Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. We hope this time change will accommodate your schedules. Let us know what you think.

If there are other class styles or times of day you would like to see added to our schedule, we take all suggestions seriously!

We appreciate all of you and look forward to a beautiful, healthy Spring and Summer season.

More Good News here at Harbor Fitness. We welcome Brent Shipman as our newest personal trainer in the house!!

Brent is a local Elk Rapidian. He lives in Kewadin with his wife and 2 daughters. His personal training journey began 6 years ago with a love for powerlifting. He is in his 3rd year coaching the Elk Rapids High School powerlifting team.

Brent gained his Personal Training certification this past January and is ready to take on clients here at Harbor Fitness. In Brent's words, "As a personal trainer, it is my responsibility to offer you the opportunity to create a lifestyle that allows for training while not giving up aspects of your life you already enjoy. Through that, we can work to build healthy habits and routines to optimize your health and give you the best chance to live your life to the fullest."

You can reach Brent by phone, text, email, or by stopping at Harbor Fitness, 115 Ames Street, Suite F in Elk Rapids. Contact info for Brent is 231 564-8860, liftwithbrent@gmail.com.

INDULGE

~ ELK RAPIDS ~

Day Spa

404 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-8184

www.indulge-elkrapids.com * FACEBOOK PAGE

April Specials

Buy 1 Facial, Massage, or Spray Tan and Get 1 at 1/2 off

$5 off Haircuts with Adrian

Buy 1 Retail Item, Get 10% off

Buy 2 or More Retail Items, Get 15 % off

NOW AVAILABLE

Lavish Spray Tan ~ $50 per Session

~ Last 7-10 Days

~ Customizable Golden Brown Color

~ Flawless Fade

~ Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Cruelty-Free, Vegan

Happy Spring - https://mailchi.mp/a667ddbfd7f2/important-updates-20258725

Looking forward to classes at the beach and the harbor starting in June.

Message from Judith

Dreaming of those summer waves? Bodywise is now accepting reservations for private SUP Yoga Classes or Parties! -



https://mailchi.mp/b38ad1cff490/important-updates-20259669 Click for options and information. Ask us about which dates you are hoping for.

Join us! https://erbodywise.com

Waterside Wellness

Massage & meditation studio offering tailored massage services and daily group/1-1 guided meditations!

Book directly @melissa_robin825 & @alice.rubert

Located at 212 River Street (second level) in Elk Rapids

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Let's Go Salamandering! (Online)

Wednesday, April 5 - 12:00 noon (1hr), Free online Zoom class

Salamanders emerge this time of year from their wintering hideouts. Learn the natural history of these artful amphibians and where to find them. We'll also cover ways to enjoy salamanders without harming them. This is a free online event. Register online HERE.

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

NO STORYTIME THIS WEEK!

The Library of Michigan and MDHHS are providing access to all the GetSetUp online classes for older adults at no cost through the fall. Sign up for a free membership at the link below.

Check out "Empowering ME - Growth and Development"

Some of our greatest personal development comes from pursuing exciting new passions.

Join GetSetUp for a series of classes to help you broaden your horizons.

View this series here:

https://www.getsetup.io/series/growthanddevelopment

Please join us on April 12th, from 5-6:30 for the first-ever Elk Rapids District Library plant & seed swap.

Seeds, houseplants, cuttings... if it grows- bring it & swap it!

Talk to like-minded folks and leave with something new.

At this swap, we will schedule & discuss a future garden/vegetable start swap date. Questions? Email erlib.programming@gmail.com

Flowers, Friends & Fun to Support the Middle School Readers

Cherryland Middle School's library has been closed this school year, so the Elk Rapids District Library has helped fill the gap by providing extra services and purchasing much-needed and updated books for middle school students. The Friends of the Elk Rapids Library allocated $3,000 last fall to help the library buy those books. They raised most of the money in October, and they're ready to raise the rest this month.

"We're only $642 away from our goal," said Myra Muth, Fund Raising Co-Chair for the Friends. "We've heard nothing but good things about this cooperative project between the middle school and the library, so we want to make sure it's fully funded." >> Continue Reading

Please join The Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library Thursday, April 20 for a container garden demonstration a Pine Hill Nursery (886 US-31 North, Kewadin).

Tickets are $25/per person, and space is limited to

50 people, so don't wait!

Get Your Tickets Here!

All proceeds support the Elk Rapids District Library

Follow school and sporting events events on the Elk Rapids School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for their 2023 Spring 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 $30,400 to 21 projects that have made an impact on over 10 communities. 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. Past projects include the installation of a rain garden in Ellsworth, the design and installation of new interpretive panels for the Grass River Natural Area’s Nature Center, and funding towards the installation of the first universal access kayak launch on The Chain of Lakes Water Trail at Milton Township Waterfront Park. A list of completed projects funded by this Mini-Grant Program can be found at  www.paddleantrim.com/completed-projects.

"The Ripple Effect Mini Grant has supported important projects at Grass River Natural Area that have improved our educational programs and land management, supported the safety of our staff and visitors, and assisted us in reaching a broader audience in showing people the importance of the Chain of Lakes watershed,” said James Dake, Education Director at Grass River Natural Area. The Grass River Natural Area has been a recipient of several of these grants over the years.

The 2023 Spring Grant round will fund a total of $1,000 - $3,000 for eligible projects. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, to be considered. Final decisions are announced in June. More information can be found online at paddleantrim.com/ripple-effect-mini-grants.

Raven Hill is 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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April 4-8, 2023

Thrift Store Hours

Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 pm * Saturday 10 - 3 pm

Thrift Store 231-938-2990 * Food Pantry 231-267-3002

ACTS * 8925 M-72 E. * WILLIAMSBURG

Join the Elk Rapids Rotary Club as they host this FUN CommUnity Event!

To see the full schedule of classes, click HERE

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