Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

April 10, 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 Job Fair, please complete the registration form and return it to laura@elkrapidschamber.org.

Download Registration Form: Job Fair @Amvets, April 15

2023 Chain of Lakes Guidebook

Advertising Opportunity!

WE ARE IN THE FINAL WEEKS OF PUTTING THE GUIDE TOGETHER CALL TODAY TO BE INCLUDED

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

Be a part of the very popular and sought-after Antrim Chain of Lakes map!

We are very excited to have partnered with Michigan Maps to produce the 2023 map. Most of the advertisers are renewing their ads again this year, but there are a few spots available. If you are interested in promoting your business on this map, please contact the Chamber at 231-264-8202 or email us at info@elkrapidschamber.org.

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.

Ribbon Cutting at @Sunrise Academy/Elk Rapids High School for "The Elk Den" store.

The Sunrise Academy was the recipient of a $22,000 grant from the 100 Women Who Care in Elk Rapids to create a school store and coffee cart operated by the Sunrise students.

From left to right: Skyler Fraley, Bridger Vipond, Zebulun Bacca, Shauna Phillips (Lead Teacher), Kayleb Fraley, Nicholas Perez Jr., Jordon Davey, Cole Rose, Gabrielle Henderson, Daniel Wildfong, Braiden DePew, Claire Tennant, Xavier Dykes, Madison Duncan, Teagan Holzworth, and Johanna Okeke.

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 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 12, Art & Connection, Creative Journal Writing, 6-7:30 pm

April 13, Art & Connect Workshop, FREESTYLE Design-Mix Media, 1 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, Art & Connection Workshop, Colorful Paper Collage, 9 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, Art & Connection: Discover Your Ancestors, 10 am - 12 pm

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

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

April 15, Amvets Post #114 Euchre Tournament, 6:30 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 19, Art & Connection Workshop, Mixed Media Journals, 5:30 - 8 pm

April 20, Art & Connection Workshop, Watering Can Mix Media, 1-4 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, Viewing of 'the Biggest little Farm" Film @ERHS, 10 am

April 22, Art & Connection Workshop, Crafts w/Paper Napkins, 10 am

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, TSO & BOS Wine, Flutes meets Flutes, 4:30 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

April 29, Newton's Road-Maker Fest 2023, Civic Center, 10 am - 2 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

May 20, Save the Date-We are ER School Event-details to come!

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

May 23, ER Garden Club, Bird Migration in N. Michigan, 12:30 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 10, Curbside Pickup for Village of Elk Rapids

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

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

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June 27, ER Garden Club-Biodynamic Wines w/David Bos, 12:30 pm

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

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

• Agenda

Monday, April 10, ER School Special Board Meeting, 6:00 pm

• Agenda Superintendent Search Presentation

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

• See website

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

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Thursday, April 12, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5:00 pm

• Agenda

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

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

MichiganBusiness.org



MICHIGAN

MEDC to launch 3 campaigns to promote Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is working on three advertising campaigns to promote Michigan’s beauty and potential as a new home. >>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 to Get a Small Business Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thursday, April 13, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Need a small business loan? Learn about the different types of business funding, the application process, and the criteria lenders look for.

Read the Latest News

>> April 5, 2023 Edition

→ Join us for our quarterly Coffee Connection on Tuesday, April 18 from 8:45 to 10:00 a.m. Whether you have recently joined or have been a long-time member, this is a great opportunity to make new connections, hear about our latest projects to help you grow your business, and learn how to best use your benefits.

→ Get a sneak peak inside NMSW at the open house and preview event presented at the Cherry Capital Airport next Tuesday, April 11 from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Attendees will have access to discounted NMSW event tickets and a chance to win a $500 voucher with Sun Country Airlines! 

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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

BOS Wine🍷135 Ames St. 🍷Elk Rapids

Sip + Craft

Saturday, April 15th, 5:30-7:30pm

Join us on Saturday, April 15th, for another night of crafty fun featuring BOS Wine paired with School Spirit Door Hanging craft kits by Sawdust & Lace Studio. You will create a 16" wood round interchangeable door hanger. This fun sign may be customized to any School! It comes with the 'O' in go, and your choice of 3 interchangeable sports. You can also add on a 10" child sport hanger with their name on it!

Tickets are $50 per person and include a glass of BOS Wine and a craft kit that will have everything needed to create your own School Spirit Door Hanger. You can also add on the Child Sport Hanger for $12. The event starts at 5:30pm and space is limited! Tickets can be purchased HERE.

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!

Monday, April 17, 2023 9:00 a.m. at The Dam Shop

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:

• Wednesday, April 12, Creative Journal Writing 6-7:30 pm
• Thursday, April 13, Freestyle Design/Mixed Media, 1-4 pm
• Friday, April 14, Colorful Paper Collage, 9 am-12 pm
• Saturday, April 15, Discover Your Ancestors, 10 am - 12 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. 

JOIN 1918 CELLARS AT CASTLE FARMS AND COTTAGE POTTERY FOR PAINT & SIP!

Follow along with the guide and paint a unique canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine!

Tickets are $45 and include canvas, art supplies, and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine.

Purchase TICKETS

Castle Farms🐷5052 M-66🐷Charlevoix🐷 (231) 237-0884

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 🌸

Brews & Bingo

Wednesday, April 12

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

In honor of Earth Day, please join the Elk Rapids High School Eco Club and Green Elk Rapids on Saturday, April 22 to see this great film! Good for all Ages!

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

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.

NEVER MISS A CHANCE TO DANCE!

This event is a four-week series every Wednesday starting 4/19/2023 at 6 pm. The total cost for the dance series is $60/person. Reserve your spot and pay directly via the link below:

https://square.link/u/BOlq5GtP

or

https://herthahall.com/events

This dance class series will be taught by Nancy and Mel Kiogima. The Kiogima's started their dancing career in the late 70s when Disco was at the height of popularity. They are trained in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Country Two-Step and teach dance (group, private, and wedding) throughout northern Michigan. In addition, they have taught and choreographed dance with the local non-profit, Swing Shift & the Stars for the past 14 years. They are the owners of their own dance business, "Night Moves Social Dance".

The premise behind their instruction is a 6-count basic step. Depending on the tempo of the music, this can be converted to a double or single time. This dance is often the first swing dance that is introduced to people because of its simplicity, making it easy for a new dancer to learn dance basics.

HERTH 💃401 River Street 💃Elk Rapids💃 (231) 534-4317

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--NEW SCHEDULE

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

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

ERDL is excited to announce the forming of ERDL's first Teen Advisory Board, TAB. The TAB is a group of teens (age 13-19) who volunteer to make the library an amazing place for their peers. This includes input on books for the collection, planning and running programming and more!

From the application:



What is the Teen Advisory Board?

TAB is a group of teen leaders who influence the functioning of the library through:

• Planning and implementation of programming.

• Providing input into specific library materials.

• Expressing and hearing opinions, ideas, and suggestions

• Volunteering their time to improve library services.

>> Read More

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

Norte is gearing up for another season of getting kids on bikes, and we need your help! We're looking for more head and assistant coaches and more riders.

Spring Opportunities for Coaches and Riders

Mountain Bike Club - coaches + riders commit to twice-a-week practices that are ninety minutes each, and the season lasts five weeks. 

Adventure Bike Club - coaches + riders commit to twice-a-week practices that are ninety minutes each, and the season lasts three weeks. 

Balance Bike Club - coaches + riders commit to twice-a-week practices that are thirty minutes each, and the season lasts two weeks. 

Summer Opportunities for Coaches and Riders

Summer Bike Camp - coaches commit to a minimum of four weeks. And we still have some spots available for campers.

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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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

Antrim County Sheriff's Office

Nothing makes us dream of summer more than shoveling all this snow! Start preparing now by signing up for a FREE Boater's Safety Class.

There are currently 4 separate classes available, all running from 8 am - 3 pm with lunch provided:

4/15 @ Mancelona High School ( Mancelona Schools )

4/22 @ Elk Rapids High School ( Elk Rapids Schools )

4/29 @ Bellaire High School ( Bellaire Public Schools )

5/6 @ Central Lake High School ( Central Lake Public Schools )

Sign-ups will be through the school office a couple of weeks before the respective class date. Join us and be prepared for summertime in Northern Michigan

To see the full schedule of classes, click HERE

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