Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minutes" Newsletter

November 13, 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"

Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the opening of Third Coast Wealth Planning ~ Charting the Course to Your Financial Independence.  Third Coast Wealth Planning is located at 100 River St. Suite #1 in downtown Elk Rapids.

Visit their website: www.thirdcoastwealthplanning.com or call (231) 974-2216 for more information.

From left to right: Lisa Ulrich, Tom Shelder, Lincoln, Annabelle, Valeda and EmmaLene Shelde r, and Kim Noble.

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

(Scroll down for details on each event)

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Weekly Recurring Events

Mondays ~ Mug Club Monday at Short's Pull Barn, 12 - 8 pm

Tuesdays ~ Board Game Day/Night at Short's Pull Barn

~ Tech Help at the ER District Library, 10 am - 12 pm

~ Euchre at Cellar 152, 5 pm

~ Trivia Night at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

Wednesdays ~ Wine Tastings at the DAM Shop

~ Walk-in Wednesdays at ER Animal Hospital, 8 am-12 pm

~ Locals Night at BOS Wine, until 8 pm

~ Euchre at Art & Connection, 1 - 4pm

Thursdays ~ Storytime at the ER District Library, 1:30 pm

~ Tech Help at the ER District Library, 1 - 3 pm

~ Wine Tastings at Cellar 152

~ Community Cornhole Tournament at the DAM Shop, 6 pm

~ Euchre at The Side Door Saloon, 6:30 pm

~ Open Mic w/Nick Vasquez at Torch Lake Cafe', 7 pm

Fridays ~ Storytime at the ER District Library, 10:30 am

~ Live Music at Cellar 152

~ Live Music at Torch Lake Cafe, 7:30 pm

~ Karaoke at The Side Door Saloon, 9 pm

Saturdays ~ Trivia at the Side Door Saloon, 7:30 pm

~ Live Music at Cellar 152

~ Live Music at Ethanology

~ Live Muse at Torch Lake Cafe, 7:30 pm

Sundays ~ Live Music at Torch Lake Cafe, 6:30 pm

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Nov. 13, Drop-In Chess at ER District Library, 5-7 pm

Nov. 15, Charles Murphy Watercolor Workshop at Twisted Fish Gallery

Nov. 16, Business After Hours at the Foundry with Amazon Hub, 5-7 pm

Nov. 16, Grass River Nature Trivia at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Nov. 16-19, Christmas on the Farm at Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

Nov. 18, Open House & Doe Camp at Royal Farms, 11 am - 6 pm

Nov. 18, Northern Blessings Alpacas at Waterfire Vineyards, 1 - 4 pm

Nov. 18, Painting Animals at Grass River Natural Area, 1 pm

Nov. 18, Camp Widow Market @Ethanology, 2-6 pm

Nov. 18, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30 pm

Nov. 19, Artist James Manning at Waterfire Vineyards, 1-5 pm

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Nov. 20, Drop-in Chess at ER District Library, 5-7 pm

Nov. 21, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 4:30-6:30 pm

Nov. 24, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Nov. 24, Christmas Tree Lighting ~ Downtown Elk Rapids, 5 pm

Nov. 24, Pizza and Pipes at Music House Museum, 6 - 7:30 pm

Nov. 25, Alden's Christmas Celebration, 3 - 8 pm

Nov. 25, Shop Small Saturday~Support Local Shops

Nov. 25, ER History Museum Christmas Holiday Display, 1 - 4 pm

Nov. 25, Amvet's Euchre Tournament, 6:30 -9 pm

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Nov. 27, Drop-in Chess at ER District Library, 5-7 pm

Dec. 1 & 2, Holiday Greens Workshop at Pine Hill, 11 am

Dec. 2, Myrtle and Maude's Ladies Night, 3 - 7 pm

Dec. 2, Polar Express Train Display & Santa in Elk Rapids, 11 am-3 pm

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Dec. 5, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 4:30-6:30 pm

Dec. 8, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Dec. 8 & 9, Holiday Greens Workshop at Pine Hill, 11 am

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Dec. 14, Ladies Night in Downtown Elk Rapids, 5-8 pm

Dec. 16, Lighting of the Bridges at Grass River Natural Area, 6 - 8 pm

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

Public Meetings about Our CommUNITY

Monday, November 13, ER Harbor Commission Meeting, 6:30 pm

• See website for agenda

Monday, Milton Township Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

• See website for agenda

Tuesday, Acme Township Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

• Agenda

Wednesday, ER Beautification Meeting, 9:00 am

• Agenda

Thursday, Antrim County Board Meeting, 6:30 pm

• Agenda and Virtual Instructions

PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED:

HARBOR VISIONING SESSION NOV. 14 @ 6:30 P.M.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend a community input session to help plan for the future of the Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor. The Community engagement event will take place on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Government Center, 315 Bridge Street. Please come out and join us!

The DOWNTOWN AREA CITIZEN COUNCIL will meet

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023, 6:00 PM in the

Government Center located at 315 Bridge Street.

NOTICE: SPECIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING TO REVIEW DRAFT MASTER PLAN ON NOV. 16 @ 6 P.M.

The Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting to review the draft Master Plan on November 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Elk Rapids Government Center, 315 Bridge Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend – we are still seeking public input on this instrumental plan for our community’s future. Hope to see you there! To view the packet, please CLICK HERE.

JOIN AN ELK RAPIDS BOARD OR COMMISSION!

Want to make a difference in the Elk Rapids community? Join a board or commission!

There are many choices to serve. Check out the application HERE to see if your experiences and skills match the needs of these groups.

Current board and commission open positions include:

• Beautification Commission: Two (2) for the Beautification Commission (both terms expire 2025) – must be Village residents.
• Harbor Commission: One (1) for Harbor Commission members (term expires in 2024) – applicants must be Village residents unless the Village Council approves proposed ordinance 2023-11 to allow no more than three (3) members to reside outside the Village limits.
• Housing Commission: One (1) Housing Commission member (term expires 2027) – must be a Village resident.
• Planning Commission: One (1) Planning Commission member (term expires 2025) – applicant must be an elector of the Village.
• Zoning Board of Appeals: One (1) for the Zoning Board of Appeals (term expires 2025) – applicant must be an elector of the Village.
• *New* Elk Rapids Housing Coalition: All seats are open.

Questions? Reach out to Village Clerk Kaitlyn Szczypka at kszczypka@elkrapids.org.

Thanks for considering serving our wonderful community!

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/

Helena Township: https://www.helenatownship.com/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Unlocking Growth - How to Scale Your Solo Business

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Our expert speakers will share valuable insight and guide you on how to scale your one-person business to the next level!

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Employers Invited to National Apprenticeship Week Information Sessions

NORTHWEST LOWER, MI— Businesses and organizations from across northwest Lower Michigan are invited to attend a variety of apprenticeship information sessions being hosted by Northwest Michigan Works! in celebration of National Apprenticeship Week. 

The sessions will include an overview of U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeships, the simplified process of developing or growing a program and using apprenticeships to fill workforce gaps. There will be multiple occupations explored with a focus on the childcare and information technology industries. 

The information sessions will also include an expert employer apprenticeship panel who will share their apprenticeship experience while answering questions about the practicality of the program. 

All types of industries, union and non-union, small or large are encouraged to attend. The workshops will help employers prepare to launch their own customized programs and learn more about Northwest Michigan Works! wraparound services.

The information sessions will be held at the locations, dates, and times listed below.

November 8, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Registered Apprenticeship Information Session, Mancelona Township Hall, 9610 M-88, Mancelona.

November 16, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, IT Apprenticeship Information Session, Northwest Michigan Works! Conference Center, 1209 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City.

November 16, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Childcare Apprenticeship Workshop, Northwest Michigan Works! Conference Center, 1209 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City.

National Apprenticeship Week is held each year to showcase the successes and value of registered apprenticeships. Registered apprenticeships are offered through the U.S. Department of Labor and are a proven training method for employers to build a talent pipeline of highly skilled, educated employees. Northwest Michigan Works! provides technical assistance and administrative support for registered apprenticeships, including development and implementation guidance.

Plugboats | November 13, 2023

Michigan 'leading the charge' in marine electrification - Plugboats

The state of Michigan is leading the charge in electric boats and marine electrification in the US with the ‘Fresh Coast Maritime Challenge’, a first-of-its-kind program for sustainable transportation on inland waterways. It encompasses everything from recreational boating to commercial activity on the Great Lakes to marina innovation and infrastructure.

20Fathoms Lands $7.3 Million In State And Federal Grants, Plots New Chapter

For its fifth birthday, 20Fathoms is getting $7.3 million.

That windfall, coming to the Traverse City tech incubator courtesy of two major grants, will allow the organization to kick off a brand-new chapter – one Executive Director Eric Roberts dubs “20Fathoms 2.0.” The organization will use the funds to implement a three-year strategic growth plan that will expand its geographic reach, launch new programs, provide early-stage companies with access to capital funds, grow or facilitate partnerships with local and non-local organizations, bring big-time research projects to Traverse City, and grow the region’s budding reputation as a tech epicenter.

MDARD Announces Grant Opportunity for Rural Communities

Proposals are due by 3 p.m. (EST) on January 9, 2024

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is offering a competitive grant program to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support improving infrastructure in rural communities across Michigan.      

 "The success and long-term prosperity of Michigan's food and agriculture industry is deeply rooted within our rural communities. At MDARD, we're committed to providing support and resources to help our rural communities grow and thrive," said Director Tim Boring. "This grant opportunity prioritizes sustainable practices and infrastructure improvements which will benefit rural communities for years to come." >>Read More

$50 million in grants available to help Michigan businesses grow talent and support employees with more skills and bigger paychecks

Applications for cycle 1 of Going PRO Talent Fund open on Oct. 9

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan employers looking to take advantage of the Going PRO Talent Fund program will be able to apply for a share of approximately $50 million in competitive training awards over the course of two application cycles starting Monday, October 9. These dollars help grow Michigan's workforce and support residents' access to good-paying, in-demand jobs.

Going PRO Talent Fund helps ensure employers have the talent they need to grow and stay competitive by providing awards to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Since the program's launch, the Going PRO Talent Fund has provided training for approximately 175,000 Michigan workers and supported the needs of more than 6,000 businesses. >>Read Full Press Release

5 Communication Strategies to Improve Engagement

Effective communication is the cornerstone of fostering a highly engaged and motivated workforce within any organization. Here are five strategies to improve engagement via communication. >>>>>Read More

We're hiring a Program Coordinator!

See our employment page for more details.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Antrim County Transportation-Driver
• Commission on Aging - Meal Site Coordinator
• Commission on Aging - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Commission on Aging - Homemaker
• County Administrator - Administrative Assistant
• Sheriff's Department - Corrections Deputy
• Sheriff's Department - Road Patrol
• Veteran Affairs - Director

• Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Maintenance Processor

Sanitation Worker

Help Wanted:

Part-time Part-time Waitstaff

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Dr. Ann Kuenker

Needed: Medical Assistant-Traverse City Office

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Looking For:

Marketing Associate

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS!

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

The Village of Elk Rapids Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors is seeking a qualified, energetic part-time DDA Executive Director – $30 – $35 per hour DOQ. The Executive Director is the coordinator, administrator, and facilitator of the DDA’s activities and is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the DDA’s projects and programs and its Tax Increment Financing Plan.>>Read More

Become an Amazon Hub partner. You and your staff will assist in local deliveries while creating extra income for your business. For more information visit https://logistics.amazon.com/hubdelivery/marketing/

Do you love trains?

The Downtown Elk Rapids Association is once again having the Polar Express Event that will be set up at Bayfront Beach and Bike for the Holiday season. If you would like to have some fun and help put it together, please contact Laura at laura@elkrapidschamber.org

Cherry Capital Airport will be hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider. This will take place December 4th through December 8th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM, and 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

Sign up here for your appointment: https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/workflows...

Have your Company Christmas Party at HERTH!

All small businesses, your employees, and community members are invited to the Community Mingle & Jingle Holiday Party taking place on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00 pm. Appetizers, a cash bar, music, and tons of Christmas spirit will be provided.

To purchase tickets, visit: www.herthahall.com

Enjoy this FREE downloadable book.

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Michigan with the Michigan Cherry Recipe Cookbook for Every Meal of the Day, a comprehensive and mouthwatering collection of cherry-based recipes curated by Michigan-based Traverse Bay Farms.

Traverse Bay Farms, a renowned name in the food industry, has earned 38+ national food awards for its outstanding products and recipes, solidifying their status as a trusted authority on all things cherry. This cookbook celebrates Michigan's rich cherry heritage and offers a diverse assortment of dishes that incorporate cherries in every meal of the day, from breakfast to dessert. >>Read More

(231) 533-8788 * traversebayfarms.com

TRUE BLUE News

Do You Know?

Our landscaping choices impact Torch Lake’s water quality.

Removing trees, shrubs, and plants from your property, especially along the shoreline, removes the natural protection for our lake. >>>Read More

Myrtle and Maude's * 10981 Elk Lake Road * Williamsburg * (231) 313-1051

Elk Rapids Animal Hospital * 714 U.S. 31 South in Elk Rapids * (231) 264-6700

The Music House Museum

7377 U.S. 31 North

Williamsburg, MI 49690

(231) 938-9300

Upcoming Events - The Music House Museum

Pizza and Pipes

Friday, November 24, 2023, 6:00-7:30 p,m,

The Music House presents a Post-Thanksgiving Pizza and Pipes, a delicious gourmet pizza dinner and a very special concert from Red Wings organist, Dave Calendine, on the ‘Mighty Wurlitzer’ theater organ. Enjoy a great dinner with great music. Doors open at 6 PM for dinner, with the concert around 6:30 pm. This is a very popular event so reservations are highly recommended. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Dave Calendine is an amazingly talented organist and pianist and a great entertainer. >>Read More

The DAM Shop * 118 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids, MI 231-498-5855

Royal Farms * 10445 N. US Hwy 31 * Ellsworth * (231) 599-3222

Just a few more weekends left in the season

November 18th, Holiday Open-House...stay tuned

Pies can be ordered gluten-free, just ask

Royal Farms 🍷10445 N. U.S. Hwy 31🦌 Ellsworth 49729🍷 (231) 599-3222

Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids

211 Industrial Park Drive

Space for Lease

Located in beautiful Elk Rapids, MI, this 1,947 SF standalone flex office building has a shop and retail/showroom area, which allows for a wide variety of uses. There is a centrally located kitchenette and bathroom which provides a nice separation of the retail space from the shop space. One street over from Ames St but visible from the main road providing good visibility.

https://www.threewest.com/property-listings/?ptype=CM_3&listingID=1911588#

SALVATION ARMY BELLS WILL BE RINGING STARTING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3RD!

The Salvation Army's 2023 Red Kettle Campaign kicked off Friday, November 3rd at The Village Market in Elk Rapids at 10 a.m. The Elk Rapids Rotary will be ringing bells and helping to recruit volunteers throughout the 2023 Holiday Season. Money raised at red kettles stays local and makes a huge impact on the lives of many hard-working low-income families. To give you can donate at any red kettle located in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties, mail to The Salvation Army at 712 Pleasant Street in Petoskey, or give online at SAPetoskey.org.

BOS Wine Local's Night

Every Wednesday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join in for some wine and camaraderie with friends and neighbors.

BOS Wine 🍷135 Ames Street 🍷 Elk Rapids 🍷 (231) 498-2073

CASTLE FARMS

Find details of events at

Upcoming Events – Castle Farms

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

Located at 10443 S. Bayshore Drive

Elk Rapids (231) 264-0123

One-Day Watercolor Workshop with Charles Murphy

Wednesday, November 15, 2023, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Class size is limited so that all students get 1:1 attention from Charles. We welcome beginners to well-seasoned artists, as there is always something new to be learned or explored in approaching Watercolor Technique. 

Lunch and refreshments are provided by the Gallery. $150/student. 6-7 student MAX. 

Please phone the Gallery to register. #231 264 0123

Supply list and further details: 

https://twistedfishgallery.com/event/watercolor-workshop-with-charles-murphy-2/

2023-2024 Community Connection Concert Series

FALL SEMESTER

Supporters and patrons of Art Rapids can secure up to four (4) complimentary 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, November 16, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Orchestra and Wind Symphony

Register for upcoming classes and workshops on our website! Check back often as we will be posting more classes and workshops



https://www.artandconnection.org/register-draft

Available Classes

• Tues. Nov. 28, Happy Hypertufa
• Thurs. Dec. 7, Painting with Wool-Advanced Class
• Tues. Dec. 12, Snowy Trees and Deer

Art and Connection🎨965 Green Street 🎨Elk Rapids🎨 (231) 498-2522

Cost? $40 per group session, to be paid at the time of the session. Each group will get approximately 10-15 min.

Do I need an appointment? No appointment is necessary! This is going to run on a walk-in basis. With Speckman Photography and Northern Blessings Alpaca, Dave will do his very best to take photos of everyone who wants them. >>Read More

Waterfire Vineyards*12180 Sutter Rd*Kewadin*(231) 498-2753

Come meet local photographer James Manning and experience Michigan through his lens! His work will be on display, and some prints will be for sale in the tasting room this Sunday, November 19th, from 1-5. He could have that perfect photo gift for the Michigan nature lover. Grab a glass of wine and chat with him! twohoots.studio

Pine Hill Nursery Pine Hill Village Gardens

886 US 31 N 1126 Carver St.

Kewadin Traverse City

231-599-2824 231-941-8089

www.pinehill-nursery.com !

Holiday Greens Workshops

at Pine Hill

December 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th

(Friday, Saturday)

Class times are 11 a.m. Create your own beautiful wreath ($55) or porch pot ($55) in this fun workshop. The wreath class fee includes wreath form, greens, and natural bits. Porch pot class includes a black pot with soil, greens, and red twigs.  Other embellishment items are available for purchase. Classes are held in our greenhouse, so we recommend dressing in layers. Please bring your own garden gloves and pruners. We will have some for purchase if you need them. 

Location: 1126 Carver St. Traverse City

Please call to register as classes tend to fill up quickly. 231-941-1808

These workshops are at our Traverse City Location

Make your own unique and beautiful porch pot this holiday season. Porch pots look amazing all winter. Give us a call to sign up for a class.

TC 231-941-1808 or Torch Lake 231-599-2824

Click HERE for more information and application

Monday Dinner Specials

5:00 - 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

AMVETS Post #114 Euchre Tournnament

Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 6:30 pm.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

$10 per person, Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place

You do not need to be an AMVETS member to play. You do not need to bring a partner to play. There will be a break about halfway through. Feel free to bring an appetizer to share! 

Great Lakes Energy Receives $46 Million for Expanding High-Speed Internet Access Through ROBIN Grants

Great Lakes Energy (GLE) electric cooperative was recently awarded more than $46 million through three Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN) grants. The grants will support GLE’s expansion of their Truestream fiber network, giving nearly 10,000 members access to the high-speed internet connections they need for work, school, entertainment, and telehealth. >> Read More

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

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

www.indulge-elkrapids.com * FACEBOOK PAGE

NOVEMBER HOT DEAL

Customer Appreciation Event

Celebrate with us the entire month of November. Specials all month long!!

~ 25% off All Retail

~ Purchase $50 in Retail Products, Get an Entry into a Prize Drawing

~ Purchase $100 in Retail Products, Receive a Complimentary Gift 

~ Buy 1 Massage or Facial, Get 1 50% Off

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Message from Judith

Weekday openings! A comfortable atmosphere for a private Pilates workout that is safe and targets your whole body including balance and alignment. Contact the studio or visit this link for our online scheduling: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws...

Studio updates and recipes at this link: Read More

For more information about our services check out our website at erbodywise.com and check out our updates HERE.

Waterside Wellness Schedule Alert 

Updated October - December Schedule!!! Starting Monday, October 23rd!

Two new evening options Tuesday at 5:30 pm and Thursday at 6:30 pm.

All group guided sessions will now be available via live streaming!

Private sessions also available online.

Book online through https://www.vagaro.com/watersidewellness

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Nature Trivia Night

Thursday, November 16th, 2023 - 6:00 pm (2 hrs), $5 per person at Short's Elk Rapids

Join us for Nature Trivia Night at the Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids! Get your team of 2-6 players together and get ready to stretch your brain with 5 rounds of clever, family-friendly trivia. Don't worry if you're not a nature expert; questions will draw from other areas of knowledge - like movies and music - as well. $5 per player, which supports GRNA. Players will pay upon arriving at Short's.

Painting Animals in Action

Saturday, November 18th, 2023 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $10 per person

We will use a variety of painting and drawing media to learn how to illustrate animals in action. Birds, bunnies, and bobcats are among the subjects we will explore.  We'll learn the basic shapes and textures that make these creatures recognizable.  Join us for a playful afternoon! Register at GRNA Programs (grassriver.org)

Jewelry donations are accepted also at the library during business hours.

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Library happenings, the newest of the new titles, upcoming events, Friends of the Library updates, and more!

Read the Latest Newsletter

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Events at the ERDL!

See their website calendar for schedules

National Writer's Series Fall Writing Class for Middle Schoolers

Dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

Format: Cherryland Middle School (Elk Rapids) and Online via Zoom

Time: 5:30-7:30 pm

Class Size: 12-15

Grade Level: Middle School; 5-8th Grades

Where do poems and stories come from? This class will explore the various and many sources of inspiration and how to channel them into stories and poems. We will experiment with using objects, memories, found language, music, video, visual arts, and more as sources to create work of our own. Together, we will attempt many different ways to bring writing to life and have some fun along the way. >>Read More and to Register

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

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

School Calendar: https://www.erschools.com/downloads/district_files/year_at_a_glance_23-24_-_final.pdf

Athletics Calendar: https://www.erschools.com/schools/elk-rapids-high-school/athletics/athletics-calendar/

Click HERE for more information on the wreaths

Click HERE to Register for Run/Walk

Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center

All are welcome to play Euchre on Saturdays

~ 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16

Begins at 6:30 pm cost is $5 per person, and cash prizes are based on attendance.

For more information call (231) 676-4496

Sacred Heart * 143 Charles Street * Elk Rapids

Fall/winter hours - The Center will be open noon to 4 pm Saturdays; 2 pm to 4 pm Sundays and other times, including holidays, by appointment. Give a call if you are interested in visiting! Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org to make appointments to visit other times, including major holidays.

>>>>>> Click to Read Page 2 of the Raven Hill Newsletter

Read the Complete November Newsletter

Read the November 13, 2023 Newsletter

Get Ready For The Holidays at ACTS!

Holiday decor and gifts are now all throughout the store

and ready for those who like to shop early.

Save money and shop for a cause this season!

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

Be sure to check out the discoverelkrapids.com website

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