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Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
"Monday Minute" Newsletter
August 7, 2023
Chain of Lakes Area
Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake Eastport * Ellsworth * Elk Rapids * Kewadin * Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg
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Thank you to this week's Evening on River Street Title Sponsor Fitzpatrick Insurance along with Band Sponsor - High Noon
Fitzpatrick Insurance
Please Note: If there is a chance of rain, we will call it at 3:00 p.m. each Wednesday and we will then post it on the Chamber Facebook page.
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GREAT NEWS!
WE ARE EXTENDING EVENING ON RIVER FOR ONE MORE WEEK, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 WITH BROTHA JAMES TO MAKE UP FOR THE CANCELED EVENT
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Congratulations to the Swan 🦢Race 2023 Winners!
- $250.00, Shayna Trejchel (#288)
- $100.00, Monique Thiel (#98)
- $ 50.00, Jen Hall (#12)
Thank you to all that supported the race by purchasing a swan.
A BIG THANK YOU to our Swan Race sponsor, The Place where you can find all your promotional items!
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Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
Mana North ~ Mana Wellness
201 River Street in Elk Rapids
(313) 550-2654
Open daily from 11 am to 5 pm
Stop in to see the great selection of rocks, minerals, jewelry, clothing and more.
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It's a FAMILY AFFAIR! From left to right: Gosia DelPizzo (sister), Yolanda Brozda(mother), Luca DelPizzo(nephew), Maia DelPizzo (niece), Santino DelPizzo (nephew), Ania Brozda-Grace (owner), and Antoni Brozda (father & artist). | |
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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new location for
Tinker Tailor
125 River Street in Elk Rapids
(231) 409-7498
Tuesday, August 15 at 10:00 am.
Grand Opening Celebration from -7 pm
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DUE TO AGRICULTURAL REGULATIONS, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED AT THE FARMER'S MARKET (with the exception of service dogs) THANK YOU! | |
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We are so excited for this year's Farmer's Market! Favorites are back and some new ones added. Vendors that have signed up are (not all vendors are here every week)
A Little Lavender, Altonen Orchards, Amy Kate Designs & Golden Hill Farms, Babcia's Amazing Pierogi, Bear Earth Herbals, BMG Enterprise, Boss Mouse Cheese, Busman Family Farm LLC, Buzzelli Foods, City Bake Shop, Countryside Gardens, Cultured Kombucha Company, Dennis Dean Farm/Lakeland Hemp LLC, Fainting Robin Farm, Farmer White's, Gallaghers Centennial Farm, Grand Traverse Sauce Company, Guntzviller's Berry and Vegetable Farm, Hillside Harvest Farm, LLC, Hydrangea Hills Farm, Ken's Fresh Fish 'n Tales, Kewadin Honey Farm, Liv and Ty's Bakeshop, Lotus Farm, Maia's Masterpieces, Mangio Fresco, Mr. Jim's Products, Natalie's Petals, Native Cultivations, Northern Growin' LLC, Ol' Geezer, Old Time Pasties, Out of the Woods Farm, Providence Farm, LLC, Saltless Sea Creamery, Silver Star Goods, The Bread Lady, The Farm at Cherry Hill, The Good One, Torch Lake Co-op, Walk Around Ranch, Winnie's Originals, LLC, and Woodlands Organic LLC.
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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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August 8, Wildflower Walk at Grass River Natural Area, 10 am
August 8-13, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival VI
August 9, Evening on River Street, "Dags und Timmah," 6-9 pm
August 9-12, Antrim County Fair, https://www.facebook.com/antrimcountyfair
August 10, Art & Connection Workshop at Waterfire, 1-3 pm
August 10, ER Norte Slow Rolls from Cedar St. to Short's PB, 6 pm
August 11, ER Farmer's Market at the Chamber 8:00-Noon
August 11, Kayak Grass River Natural Area, 9:30 am-Noon
August 11, Billy McAllister Concert at Samaritas Senior, 6 pm
August 11-12, Elk Rapids Sidewalk Sales at Participating Businesses
August 12, Elk Rapids History Museum Open, 1-4 pm
August 12, Flower Arranging Class at Pine Hill Nursery, 2 pm
August 12, Live Music w/David Cisco at Lost Cellars, 4-7 pm
August 12, Bracelet Bar at Townline Ciderworks, 2-7 pm
August 13, Hatch Pepper Roast at Merrie's Market in Central Lake 11-2
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August 14, Game Night @ ER District Library, 5:30-6:45 pm
August 15, Ribbon Cutting at Tinker Tailor in Elk Rapids at 10 am
August 15, Grand Opening Celebration at Tinker Tailor,
August 15, Wildflower Walk at Grass River Natural Area, 10 am
August 15, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm
August 16, Kayak Grass River, 9:30 am
August 16, Terrarium Workshop at Pine Hill Nursery, 2 pm
August 16, Paddle Antrim Bellaire Community Paddle w/ Short's, 6 pm
August 16, Evening on River Street with Brotha James (make-up date)
August 16, Antrim Writer's Series Book Club @ERDL, 6 pm
August 17, Succulent Container Garden Workshop at Pine Hill, 2 pm
August 17, Grass River's Riverfest @Sunset Hill 5:30-9:30 pm
August 17, Waterfire Vineyard Unplugged w/Ken Shepley, 5-7 pm
August 17, ER Norte Slow Rolls from Cedar St. to Short's PB, 6 pm
August 18, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am
August 18, ER Farmer's Market at the Chamber, 8 am-Noon
August 18, Music House, organist Dave Callendine + 6 silent cartoons, 7 pm
August 19, Elk Rapids History Museum, 1-4 pm
August 19, Benjamin Furman Vernon performs at Twisted Fish, 6-7 pm
August 19, Harbor Sunset Concert, Eric Engblade, 7-9 pm
August 20, Scoop Sundays, Ice Cream Peddlers at Ethanology, 1-5 pm
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August 22, Antrim County Write Here Write Now Author Event,7-8:30pm
August 23 Writing Workshop w/Anne Marie Oomen@ Bellaire Library
August 24, Green ER presents Doug Tallamy "Homegrown National Park"
August 24, ER Norte Slow Roll from Cedar St. to Short's PB, 6 pm
August 24, Peter Bergin Concert at Samaritas Senior, 6 pm
August 24, Sound Bath & Mindful Tasting at Waterfire, 6-8 pm
August 25, ER Farmer's Market at the Chamber, 8 am-Noon
August 25, Fairy Garden Workshop at Pine Hill, 2 pm
August 26, Elk Rapids History Museum Open, 1-4 pm
August 27, Good Samaritan Golf Scramble at Antrim Dells, 2 pm
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August 29, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm
August 31, Short's Happy Hour Fundraiser for Alzheimer's, 11 am-9 pm
August 31, ER Norte Slow Roll from Cedar St to Short's PB, 6 pm
Sept 1, ER Farmer's Market at the Chamber, 8 am-Noon
Sept 1, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am
Sept 1, Doc Probes Concert at Samaritas Senior, 2:30 pm
Sept 1-2, Music House Museum Consignment Sale! 10 am - 4 pm
Sept 1-3, Downtown Alden Sidewalk Sales, 10 am-5 pm
Sept 2, Arts & Craft Show on River Street, 10 am - 4 pm
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Sept 14, Fall Container Workshop at Pine Hill, 2 pm
Sept 14-16, Paddle Antrim Festival
Sept 16, Dahlias 101 at Pine Hill Nursery, 2 pm
Sept 17, Scoop Sundays, Ice Cream Peddlers at Ethanology, 1-5 pm
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Sept. 23, Michigan "Downtown Day"
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Sept 30, Elk Rapids Fall Festival, 11 am ~ 4 pm
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October 7, Boater Safety Class at Harbor Pavilion, 8 - 5 pm
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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates.
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Tuesday, August 8, ER DDA Meeting, 6:00 pm
Thursday, August 10, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5:00 pm
Monday, August 14, Elk Rapids Township Board Meeting, 9:00 am
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BOATER SAFETY CLASS OFFERED IN
ELK RAPIDS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2023
Boat America, an 8-hour class, is a boater safety class for novice recreational boaters ages 12 and older. The class is being offered by the Traverse City Coast Guard Auxiliary. Topics covered include boating safety and safety equipment, emergency procedures, navigation rules and aids, and boating regulations. The class will meet on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at the Harbor Pavilion in Elk Rapids. The class will meet from 8 am to 5 pm with a lunch break at noon. You must attend all 8 hours to get your boater safety certificate. The cost is $15 to cover cost of book and certificate. Preregister by September 30 by emailing Dianne Walker diannewalk48@gmail.com (minimum of 10 students needed to hold the class).
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HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS!
Village Market * 250 Ames St.* Elk Rapids* (231) 264-5629
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Attention job seekers! Blackmore Landscaping Services is now hiring for our landscape crew and lawn care crew! If you're passionate about working outdoors and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you! Our landscape crew and our lawn care crew positions pay $18-22 per hour. If you're interested in learning more about these positions, please contact us first thing Monday morning at (231) 264-9404. We can't wait to hear from you! | |
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Volunteers Needed For the Elk Rapids History Museum
Benefits: Flexible Hours
1-2 hr. a week or a month
Pleasant Environment
Friendly Companions
A chance to support an award-winning
historical site in Northern Michigan.
And be a part of the cultural community of Elk Rapids!
Become a: Greeter
Join a Museum Committee
Assist with: Research (Archives) * Tech Support * Gardening
Plan a Program
Aid in Classroom visits
Interested but not sure please call or email Marcia Graham at 248 542 4208 or rdmagraham@gmail.com
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Antrim County Fair
August 9-12, 2023
Check their Facebook Page
for schedule and updates.
Fair is at Richardi Park, E Antrim Street in Bellaire
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LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!
The Elk Rapids Players present
Theater Experience for Kids
Grades 3 to 6, on August 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, and 16 at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.
This workshop will feature song, dance, and creative drama to produce a show including songs from the hit movies, “Sponge Bob Square Pants”, “Finding Nemo”, “Polar Express”, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”, and “Shrek”. Each participant will receive a song pack and a workshop T-shirt.
Daily Schedules will run from 9:30 to 2;30 with a break for lunch (bring a sack lunch and a drink). On the 16th, the group will put on a show at 6:30 in the evening. The price is $95.00 and scholarship opportunities are available.
Any questions, contact Roxanne Lutey at (231)944-2976
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Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall * 401 River Street * Elk Rapids | |
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"White Christmas" Auditions
From the same Director and Producer that brought you “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, the Elk Rapids Players will be holding auditions for their upcoming presentation of Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Audition dates are August 7th, 8th,14th, and 15th with callbacks to be August 21st and 22nd at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. Rehearsals to begin August 28th show dates to be November 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th and 19th. Times of events to be announced.
Auditions will be for voice and dance. All lead characters will both sing and dance. However, there are roles for almost every skill level.
For further information contact Carolyn Hoover at (231) 645-1601.
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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#
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Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S Bayshore Dr. * Elk Rapids
231 264 0123
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CHARLES MURPHY Watercolor Workshops @Twisted Fish Gallery
Wednesday, August 9 &/or Wednesday, August 16
Offering an all-day intensive to explore multiple watercolor techniques, this class welcomes students of all levels. Take one or both, but learn different techniques from either day.
$150/student/workshop 10 am to 5 pm
https://twistedfishgallery.com/event/watercolor-workshop-with-charles-murphy/
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Internationally known, but with roots in family & friends in Elk Rapids, Benjamin Furman Vernon to perform at Twisted Fish Gallery.
Saturday, August 19, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Benjamin Furman Vernon is a pianist, singer, and composer born in Santiago, Chile. His original music reflects the sounds he was brought up with, combining elements from the traditions of Jazz, South American Folklore, Klezmer, Tango, and Middle Eastern traditions. He graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music and is now performing and recording internationally.
Twisted Fish welcomes the community to bring a blanket, a picnic & your friends and join us on the front lawn of the Cottage Gallery for an evening of great music & camaraderie. Donations for the artist are appreciated.
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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
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Sunday, August 20, 2023
🍦Scoop Sundays, 1 - 5 pm
Ice Cream Peddlers at Ethanology 127 Ames Street in Elk Rapids
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Waterfire Vineyard 🍷12180 Sutter Road 🍷Kewadin 🍷(231) 498-2753 | |
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Bracelet Bar at Townline Ciderworks
Saturday, August 12, 12-7 pm
11595 U.S. 31 S. in Williamsburg (231) 883-5330
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The Blue Pelican Inn 🦐2535 N. Main St.🦐Central Lake, MI (231) 544-2583 | |
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HARBOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
7:00 p.m.
June 25, Sunday, Hannah Rose Graves
July 2, Sunday, One Ton Trolley
July 16, Sunday, Earth Radio
August 4, Friday, Nathan Walton
August 19, Saturday, Eric Engblade
Bring your chairs, sit back, and relax.
Enjoy music as the sun sets!
Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor Pavillion, 129 N. Cedar St., Elk Rapids
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The Music House Museum
7377 U.S. 31 North
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 938-9300
Friday, August 18, 7 pm
Organist Dave Calendine accompanies six classic silent cartoon shorts from the 1920s. Dave will share early productions from Walt Disney, featuring Oswald the Rabbit and a live-action Alice, a classic “TerryToon”, “A Cat’s Life”, two Fleischer Studio Ko-Ko the Clown shorts, and an early Felix the Cat.
To purchase tickets, click on
Upcoming Events - The Music House Museum
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Adult Classes
Saturday, Aug. 12th @ 2 pm Flower Arranging: Join us for a fun hands-on workshop. Create 2 beautiful arrangements to take home. There is a $20 fee for this class which includes all your materials. Please call 231-599-2824 to register.
Friday, August 16th @ 2 pm: Terrarium Workshop: We will walk you step by step through creating and caring for a terrarium. This workshop is $30 and includes everything you need to create a beautiful terrarium. Please call ahead to register.
Thursday, Aug. 17th @ 2 pm Succulent Container Garden: Create a beautiful succulent arrangement for indoors or outdoors. Bring your own container or purchase one of ours. There is a $10 fee for this workshop which includes your soil, fertilizer, and decorative stone. Simply pay for the additional items/plants you use.
Friday, August 25th @ 2 pm Fairy Gardens: Create your own miniature garden in this fun workshop-style class. Bring your own container or use one of ours. There is a $30 base fee for this workshop which includes one fairy miniature (less than $15), 2 plants, soil, and various natural elements (stone, bark, sand, etc.). Bring your own container or purchase one of ours. Additional plants and fairy garden miniatures are available for purchase.
Thursday, September 14th @ 2 pm Fall Container Workshop: Get your porch ready for fall and update your containers for the cooler weather. Bring your own (empty) container or purchase one of ours. Carol will teach you all the tips and tricks for creating beautiful containers for cooler weather. There is a $10 fee for this workshop which includes your soil and fertilizer. Simply pay for the other items you use.
Saturday, September 16th @ 2 pm Dahlias 101: Whether you are new to growing dahlias or have some experience, you won't want to miss this class. Rusty is our dahlia expert. He will share his passion of growing dahlias in this free class. Please call to register 231-599-2824.
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Garden Cafe at Pine Hill Nursery
The Garden Cafe is now open
Sunday-Thursday 11-3
Friday and Saturday 11-3,
Grill, Pizza, and Live Music 5-8
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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
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404 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-8184
www.indulge-elkrapids.com * FACEBOOK PAGE
August Specials
~ 60 Minute Massage or Facial $75
~ $5 off Men and Kids Cuts w/ Adrian
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE
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Doug Tallamy presents
"Homegrown National Park"
Thursday, August 24, 6:00 p.m.
At the HERTH Building
401 River Street, Elk Rapids, Mi 49629
Hosted by Green Elk Rapids
greenelkrapids.org
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Paddle Antrim Summer Events
Wednesday, August 16, 6-8:30 pm
Bellaire Community Paddle w/Short's
Richardi Park in Bellaire
To register for classes, please visit https://www.paddleantrim.com/events/
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Paddle Antrim Festival
Join us September 14 – 16, 2023
Register Today!
The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates the amazing waterways and communities of Northern Michigan. The Festival, always the second weekend after Labor Day, includes a two-day paddle event through the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. This choose-your-own-adventure paddle provides the opportunity for you to paddle one or both days and decide how far to travel. There are exits strategically placed along the route so you may go anywhere from 7 miles to all 42 miles.
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Grass River "Riverfest"
Thursday, August 17, 2023
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Ticket admission includes a strolling dinner, lemonade, iced tea, or water. Cash Bar available
Bid on a wonderful selection of auction items beginning at 5:30 pm on August 10th and continuing through August 24th at 9 pm. You will find items, trips, adventures, activities, gift cards, and more. Each selection is described and accompanied by one or more photos. Event to be held at ~
Sunset Hill Wedding Barn 851 N. Buhland Rd, in Central Lake
Purchase tickets
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
check online for events: www.grassriver.org
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Tuesday, August 8, 10 am
Blooms & Birds: Wildflower Walk
Every Tuesday, 10:00 am (2 hrs), Free but donations appreciated
Go for a relaxing stroll on the trails with GRNA docents Julie Hurd and Phil Jarvi each week to find and identify the beautiful and unique wildflowers at Grass River. Along the way, we will listen and look for the birds that call Grass River home. Every Tuesday at 10 am.
Kayak Grass River
Friday, August 11, 2023 - 9:30 am (2.5 hrs.), $45 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant
There is no better way to experience Grass River than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these morning guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife. Adults and Teens Only. Limited to small groups, must pre-register. Call GRNA to register: at 231-492-8793, or email james@grassriver.org. This program meets at the Grass River Center and then walks to the dock to launch kayaks. Kayaks and paddles are provided and ready for you at the dock.
Summer Camp Week 4 - August 7-10, 2023
https://www.grassriver.org/summer-camp.html
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Events at the ERDL!
There are a whole lot of events going on at the library!
See their website calendar for schedules.
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Sacred Heart Holds Beef and Hog Raffle
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish in Elk Rapids is holding a raffle this summer. The first prize is a quarter of a processed, packaged, and frozen cow. The second and third prizes are a half-frozen, processed, and packaged hog. The raffle drawing will take place on August 13 at Sacred Heart after the 10 am mass.
The raffle is being hosted by Sacred Heart's Outreach Committee, which focuses on building community at the parish. The proceeds from ticket sales will go toward Sacred Heart's effort to build a new church that honors the parish's history while providing much-needed facility updates.
"To me, what hits home is that we need to build for the future, period. That's why I support the efforts to build a new church," shares John Mischel, chair of the Outreach Committee. "I have an 18-year-old daughter. I want her to have a place to worship in Elk Rapids. I feel strongly about serving the people here."
John Mischel has been a member of Sacred Heart for 28 years.
"As long as I have vitality and energy, I'm going to use my time, talent, and treasure to serve my church and my community," Mischel said.
Raffle tickets are available now for $10 by emailing johnmmischel@gmail.com.
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Slow Rolls -
Thursday evenings from 6-7. Family-friendly bike rides around Elk Rapids starting at Cedar Street Parking Lot and ending at Shorts from June 22 - August 24
Balance Bike Meet Ups - Thursday Mornings from 10:30 - 11:30 at the Chain Hun at Rotary Park. Preschool program for ages 2-5, story time with Ms. Kate, followed by balance bikes around the skills park from June 22 - August 24
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Raven Hill is currently open to visitors seven days a week—10 am to 4 pm on weekdays, noon to 4 m on Saturdays, and 2 pm to 4 pm on Sundays. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org to make appointments to visit other times, including major holidays.
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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
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