Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

June 26, 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"

https://www.elkrapidschamber.org/evening-on-river-street/

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Reopening!

Friday, June 30, 3:00-5:00 pm

(Ribbon Cutting at 3:00 pm)

Elk Lake Floral & Greenhouses

8628 Cairn Hwy * Elk Rapids

(231) 264-8188

Come and welcome new owners Ashley and Isacc

There will be light refreshments and a SALE!

Annuals-20% off Perennials-10% off-Vegetable Plants- 50% off

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.

Next Arts & Craft Show is July 15, To apply, please download application http://elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show

Hello Chamber and Community Members,

Whew! This is a busy community! We are trying our best to get all of the events on our calendar, but could use your help! It is really easy to enter your events on our calendar, here is the link,

https://business.elkrapidschamber.org/events/public-submission

Once events are submitted, we will be notified for approval.

Thank You in advance for your help!

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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June 25, Harbor Sunset Concert, Hannah Rose Graves, 7-9 pm

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June 25-26, Tour the Spring Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, 1-3 pm

June 26, Family Game Night at the ER District Library, 5:30 pm

June 26-30, Stellar VBS at First Presbyterian Church, 8:45 - 12:15 pm

June 27, Birds & Blooms, Wildflower Walk at Grass River, 10 am

June 27, Tech Help at the ER District Libary, 10 am

June 27, Make & Take at the Library: Twig Letter Art, 10:30 - 12:00 pm

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

June 27, Read to a Dog! the ERDL Library, 4:30 pm

June 27-July 1, TC Horse Show-Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter Championship, East

June 28, Twisted Fish Watercolor Workshop w/Charles Murphy, 10 - 5 pm

June 28, Kids Classes at Pine Hill: Edible Container Gardens, 10:30 am

June 28, Paddle Antrim Kids Kayaking Class in ER, 12-2 pm

June 28 Paddle Antrim Kayaking Essentials Class in ER, 2:30-5:30 pm

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

June 29, Books, Bubbles, and Bikes at Norte Chain Hub, 10:30 am

June 29, Teens Try @ the ERDL Library: Art with a purpose, 10:30 am

June 29, Paddle Antrim Kayaking Essentials Class, C.Lake 1-4 pm

June 29, Blood Drive at Short's Pull Barn, 1-5:30 pm

June 29, Paddle Antrim Central Lake Community Paddle, 6-7:30 pm

June 29, Norte Slow Roll thru Elk Rapids, 6 pm

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

June 29, Community Cornhole Tournament @The DAM Shop, 6 pm

June 29, ER Museum, ER Reef Restoration Program, 7-9 pm

June 30, Elk Rapids Farmer's Market at the Chamber, 8 am-Noon

June 30, Kayak Grass River, 9:30 am

June 30, ERDL Storytime on the Lawn: Colors, 10:30 am

June 30, Paddle Antrim Kids Kayaking Class in Ellsworth, 12 & 2:30 pm

June 30, Elk Lake Floral Ribbon Cutting & Grand Re-Opening, 3-5 pm

June 30-July 1, Christmas in July, Salvation Army @Village Mkt. 10-6pm

June 30-July 2, Red Tricycle Ice Cream at Short's Pull Barn

July 1, All About Raptors, Antrim Conservation District, 10 am

July 1-30, Cherry Harvest Season at Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

July 1, Elk Rapids History Museum Open from 1-4 pm

July 2, Harbor Sunset Concert, One Ton Trolley, 7-9 pm

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

July 5, Evening on River Street, "Brotha James," 6 -9 pm

July 5, The Steel Wheels Concert at HERTH Town Hall, 8 pm

July 5-9, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival I

July 6, Community Cornhole Tournament @The DAM Shop, 6 pm

July 6, Sound Journey at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 6:30 pm

July 7, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

July 8, Elk Rapids History Museum Open from 1 - 4 pm.

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July 10, Family Game Night at the ER District Library, 5:30 pm

July 11, Twisted Fish Plein Air Workshop w/Louise Pond, 9:30-4:30 pm

July 11, Make & Take at the Library: STEAM Reactions, 10:30-12:00 pm

July 11, Art & Connection Moonlight Sails Workshop 1 pm

July 12 Kis Classes at Pine Hill: Gairy Gardens, 10:30 am

July 12, Evening on River Street, "Nick Vasquez," 6 - 9 pm

July 12-16, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival II

July 13, Summer Art & Connection Workshop @Waterfire Vineyard, 1-3

July 13, Art & Connection Glass Window Mosaic Workshop, 5:30 pm

July 13, Community Cornhole Tournament @The DAM Shop, 6 pm

July 13, Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at the Foundry, 1 pm

July 14, Music House, NO PROMISES, a cappella ensemble, 7 pm

July 15, Arts & Craft Show, Downtown ER on River Street, 10 am-4 pm

July 15, Elk Rapids History Museum Open from 1- 4 pm

July 15, Music House, Organist Dave Calendine & Silent Film, 7 pm

July 16, Antrim County High Tea for Breast Cancer at Shanty Creek

July 16, Scoop Sundays at Ethanology w/Ice Cream Peddlers, 1 pm

July 16, Harbor Sunset Concert, Earth Radio, 7-9 pm

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July 17, Paddle Antrim MI Paddle Steward Training in Kewadin, 5:30 pm

July 17, Family Game Night at the ER District Library, 5:30 pm

July 18, ER Garden Club "Garden Walk," 10 am - 5 pm

July 18, Make & Take at the Library: Beeswax Candle, 10:30-12:00 pm

July 18, Twisted Fish Watercolor Workshop w/Mary Guntzviller, 10-4 pm

July 18, Paddle Antrim Kids Kayaking Class in Ellsworth, 12 & 2:30 pm

July 18, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

July 19, Paddle Antrim Kayaking Next Steps in Ellsworth, 10 am

July 19, Kids Classes at Pine Hill: Garden Art, 10:30 am

July 19, Evening on River Street, " Drew Hale" 6-9 pm

July 19-23, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival III

July 20, Community Cornhole Tournament @The DAM Shop, 6 pm

July 20, Paddle Antrim St. Clair-6 Mile Lake Community Paddle, 6 pm

July 20, Art Rapids! Concert in the Park, Bernard & Lavengood, 7 pm

July 21, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

July 21, Paddle Antrim Kids Kayaking Class in Ellsworth, 2-4 pm

July 21, Paddle Antrim Kayaking Essentials Classes in Ellsworth, 5-8 pm

July 22, Elk Rapids History Museum Open from 1-4 pm

July 23, Artifact Identifying Program at Samels Farm, 2-4:30 pm

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July 25, Make & Take at the Library: Suncatcher, 10:30-12:00 pm

July 26, Kids Classes at Pine Hill: Flower Arranging

July 26, Evening on River Street, "TC Knuckleheads," 6-9 pm

July 26, Paddle Antrim Kayaking Essentials Class in TC, 5:30-8:30 pm

July 26-30, Great Lakes Equestrian Festial IV

July 27, Community Cornhole Tournament @The DAM Shop, 6 pm

July 27, Art Rapids! Concert in the Park, Joshua Davis, 7 pm

July 29, Ballin' at the Bay, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

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August 2, Kids Classes at Pine Hill: Cooking in the Garden

August 2, Evening on River Street, "Sweet Water Blues Band," 6-9 pm

August 2-5, Harbor Days Festival, elkrapidsharbordays.org

August 2-6, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival V

August 3, Paddle Antrim ER Harbor Days Community Paddle, 6 pm

August 4, Harbor Sunset Concert, Nathan Walton, 7-9 pm

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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

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August 16, Paddle AntrimBellaire Community Paddle w/ Short's, 6 pm

August 19, Harbor Sunset Concert, Eric Engblade, 7-9 pm

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August 24, Green ER presents Doug Tallamy "Hometown National Parks"

August 27, Good Samaritan Golf Scramble at Antrim Dells, 2 pm

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Monday, June 26, ER School Board Meeting, 5:30 & 6:00 pm

Budget Hearing & Workshop

• 5:30 Agenda 6:00 Agenda

Tuesday, June 27, Elk Rapids Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m.

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Registration is now open for the 2023 Open Water Safety lessons! You can either register at the following link OR come into the Government Center for a paper form. Please note that there are limited classes this summer.

Here is the electronic link for classes: https://forms.gle/PYN1YSvZLzTCgLNf9

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/

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

Read the Latest News

>> June 21, 2023 Edition

Regional Benefits Survey Report Now Available

→ Our talent attraction initiative, Michigan's Creative Coast, is hosting the next Fresh Coast Quarterly Club tomorrow, June 22 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Farm Club as a chance to meet new people and learn about the cultural, business, natural assets that make the Grand Traverse region an exceptional place to live.

→ Last week, Governor Whitmer announced a $61 million grant to Peninsula Fiber Network (PFN) to improve high-speed internet access for unserved and underserved communities across Michigan.  

→ Grand Traverse County is taking a big step in addressing the mental healthcare system and the gap of resources currently available with the continued development of the Grand Traverse Center for Mental Wellness. 

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

Seeking Art Center Manager

• Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Maintenance Processor

Sanitation Worker

Looking For:

Experienced Housekeepers

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Seasonal Help Needed

Fruit Stand Employee

Dr. Ann Kuenker

Needed: Medical Assistant-Traverse City Office

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

Looking For:

Marketing Associate

Looking for:

Employment Opportunities for College Students, Gardeners & Nature Lovers

WANTED-TORCH LAKE LOVER!

True Blue Gallery

HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS!

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

BIG FISH

Retail store in Elk Rapids, 148 River Street is looking Full and Part Help

Customer Service, Keeping store organized, stocking shelves

Contact Shay for details and to apply. (231) 907-1990

Store is open 7 days a week.

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!

Welcome to our Newest Member~~Amazon Hub!

They are looking for businesses to become Amazon Hub partners. You and your staff will assist in local deliveries while creating extra income for your business. Give them a call today.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!

Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

(231) 264-8202 info@elkrapidschamber.org

Volunteers Wanted

        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:         Classroom visits 

Interested but not sure please call or email Marcia Graham at 248 542 4208 or rdmagraham@gmail.com

Calling all volunteers to GIVE A SHIFT this year - only 2 hours!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094ca5af23a0fb6-2023#/

Thursday–June 29, 7-8 pm

Presenter: Randall M. Claramunt

Fisheries Chief, Michigan Department of Natural Resources

website: elkrapidshistory.org

301 Traverse Street – Corner of Pine  (231) 264-5692

Garden Club Honors Village Pride Gardens

The Elk Rapids Garden Clubs congratulates this year’s Village Pride award winners.  The award is given each year to both a business and a homeowner in the village that exemplify the mission of the club…adding beauty to the community. This year’s business recipient is Art & Connection, owned by Sheri Reid Grant. The 2023 homeowner winner is Rich and Ann Harkwell located at 209 Traverse St. Congratulations to the winners and thanks for making Elk Rapids a beautiful place to live, work and visit!

Also, mark your calendars for the 2023 Garden Walk on July 18. Six unique and gorgeous gardens in and around Torch and Elk Lakes and the community will be featured. Tickets can be purchased at www.elkrapidsgardenclub.com.

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#

Spring Lighthouse

Bed & Breakfast Tour

You can tour this property through the month of June on Sundays & Mondays 1 – 3 pm. Located right on East Grand Traverse Bay, this property has 4 guest rooms with beautiful views of the bay and peninsula. It is also just a quick walk to downtown Elk Rapids, located at 106 Oak Street. No need to set up an appointment but a phone call would be appreciated (231) 264-6282.

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

Waterfire Vineyard🍷12180 Sutter Road🍷Kewadin

(231) 498-2753* waterfirewine.com

Art & Connection will be joining WaterFire Vineyards to lead art workshops throughout the summer. Art & Connection is a non-profit organization out of Elk Rapids that encourages creativity, self-expression, and curiosity through art for our local community. They offer a range of experiences from art therapy, youth and adult programs, community projects, collaborations, and more. Each class is led by a member of Art & Connection and a portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to them. Materials and a glass of wine are included. please note: RSVP for the July workshop only.

• July 13, 1-3 pm Summer Florals Through Watercolors and Ink
• Instructor Caitlyn Morley $35. Reserve tickets HERE

Town Club and Watz Dis Entertainment

Present

Tuesday Night Karaoke

with

Kevin Lee AKA "DJ Hashtag"

9:00 pm until Midnight

(every Tuesday)

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!

Local Live Music 🎵🎶

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

Torch Lake Cafe

Live Music Lineup:

Mondays, Karaoke & Open Mic, 7 pm

Tuesdays, Dominic Fortuna, 6:30 pm

Wednesdays, Lee Malone, 6:30 pm

Thursdays, Nick Vasquez, 7 pm

Fridays & Saturdays,

Leanna Collins & Ivan Greilick, 8 pm

4990 U.S. 31 N., Central Lake, (231) 599-1111

Other venues offering live music: (click on the name to go to their Facebook page)

• Cellar 152 Pub & Provisions
• Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
• Foundry Craft Grillery
• Pine Hill Nursery-Garden Cafe
• Short's Pull Barn
• Town Club
• Townline Ciderworks

HARBOR SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

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

Now taking applications for the

Antrim County Fair

August 9-12, 2023

Check their Facebook Page

for vendor booth applications and updates.

PARTS OF THE PROCESS

SOLO EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY SHANNY BROOKE

Taking us on her emotional journey, painter Shanny Brooke explores the creative steps that emerge when processing the loss of a loved one.

Sometimes the emotions come quickly. Sometimes we only experience them after stripping away the narrative and re-exploring our relationships.

This selection of paintings is an intimate glimpse into this artist’s insightful journey towards healing as she allowed her canvas and paint to do the speaking for her – revealing that art continues to be her trusted voice..

The exhibit will run in our Cottage Gallery through July 15^th with viewings Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.

Twisted Fish Gallery

10443 S Bayshore Dr., Elk Rapids, MI

www.twistedfishgallery.com

Art Camp is back! Led 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 1-4 pm for ages 9-15 with scholarships available. The 6-8 age group has been filled. Enrollment is limited so be sure to sign up soon!

Read more here: http://artrapids.net/2023-summer-art-camp

For scholarship information email artrapids@gmail.com

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

Art and Connection will be closed from June 24-July 11 for building improvements.



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

June 30-July 2, 2023 at Short's Pull Barn

You're in for a real treat because Red Tricycle Ice Cream Company is setting up shop at The Pull Barn! This awesome company makes small-batch premium ice cream using local organic and natural ingredients; no shortcuts or nasty stuff. The result is an amazing array of mouth-watering flavors that will have you drooling in no time. >> Read More

UPCOMING CLASSES

886 US 31 N. Kewadin

Nursery 231-599-2824

Cafe 231-599-1131

www.pinehill-nursery.com

Kids Classes

Pine Hill Kids Classes: Classes are Wednesdays at 10:30

The cost is $10 per child. Our kids' classes are always a lot of fun. Please call ahead by noon the day before to register at 231-599-2824.

June 28: Edible Container Gardens

July 12: Fairy Gardens

July 19: Garden Art

July 26: Flower Arranging

Aug 2: Cooking in the Garden

Live Music, Pizza, and Grill!

Join us Friday and Saturday evenings 5-8 pm for dinner and music on the patio. Beginning this weekend through Labor Day.

Garden Cafe at Pine Hill Nursery

Summer Hours:

Closed Monday

• Tues-Wed: Grab and Go only:11-3
• Thurs: Lunch 11-3
• Friday-Saturday Lunch 11-3,
• Grill and Pizza 5-8
• Sunday: Lunch 11-3

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

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

Sound Journey at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow

Thursday, July 6, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

What is a Sound Journey?

Think of it as an experience where sound can be used to transport you to a dream-like state of vibrational healing. (Sounds pretty blissful, doesn't it?)

With the use of instruments like chakra & alchemy crystal singing bowls, steel tongue drum, tuning forks, and percussive instruments, the sound journey will quiet your mind as the vibrations resonate in your body further blurring the boundaries of being awake and being asleep. 

Think of it as a full-body sound massage where you'll be in deep rest, cleansing, healing, and harmonizing on all levels. This is a wonderful experience both physically and mentally.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring your favorite pillow or blanket if desired. 

These classes fill up quickly so don’t wait to sign up early!

http://elkrapidsyogaflow.com/

INDULGE

~ ELK RAPIDS ~

Day Spa

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

www.indulge-elkrapids.com * FACEBOOK PAGE

June Specials

15% off any Facial, Massage, or Spray Tan w/Referral 

$25 Men's Cuts and $20 Kid's Cuts w/ Adrian

Surface Blowout Professional Hair Products ~ Mix and Match 2 for $56

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE

Message from Judith

Bodywise won the "Red Hot BEST!" MyNorth.com and Traverse Magazine Contest for Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes Region for Gym or Health Studio. Thank you for your votes and your support through the years! We did it!! Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! -



Summer Schedule - Read Full Newsletter-Summer Classes

https://erbodywise.com

Waterside Wellness--

Summer Schedule beginning June 5, 2023

Premier Paddling Festival on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 22, 2023

Elk Rapids, MI – Paddle Antrim is excited to host the 8^th Annual Paddle Antrim Festival, September 14-16. Registration is open for all and early bird discounts are available until July 13.

The Paddle Antrim Festival is a great way to experience the Chain of Lakes Water Trail and the charming lakeside communities that surround it. This fun, non-competitive event provides opportunities for all levels of paddlers to participate one or two days with many distance options available. Paddlers will enjoy the charming communities of Ellsworth, Central Lake, Bellaire, Alden, and Elk Rapids as they make their way down the waterway and can enjoy three days of community events throughout the festival. >>Read More

Paddle Antrim Summer Events

Wednesday, June 28, 12-2 pm & 2:30-4:30 pm

Kids Kayaking Class, Elk Rapids

Wednesday, June 28, 2:30-5:30 pm

Kayaking EssentialsClass, Elk Rapids

Thursday, June 29, 1-4 pm

Kayaking Essentials Class, Central Lake

Thursday, June 29, 6-7:30 pm

Central Lake Community Paddle

Friday, June 30, 12-2 pm and 2:30-4:30 pm

Kids Kayaking Class, Ellsworth

To register for classes, please visit https://www.paddleantrim.com/events/

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

10:00 am - 4:00 pm



Purchase tickets online

Elk Rapids Garden Club Meeting

June 27th: Biodynamic Wines

Once again we have a great program scheduled. Please plan to join us on June 27, 12:30, at the Harbor Pavilion. Guests are always welcome.



As a vintner, the personal philosophy of Dave Bos is to make world-class wine and to change the wisdom of farming back to the farming of 150 to 200 years ago. This entails using biodynamic and organic farming for grape production. Dave, a Michigan native, started as a biodynamic vineyard manager in Napa Valley, California. In 2010 BOS Wine was born with 48 cases of BOS Phoenix Ranch Syrah. Dave and his wife, Jackie, now share wines that are intimately involved with both California and Michigan grapes, at the BOS Wine Garden in downtown Elk Rapids, MI.

LOCATION: Elk Rapids Harbor Pavilion

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Tuesday, June 27, 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, June 30, 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: 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 1 - Jun 26 – 29, 2023

https://www.grassriver.org/summer-camp.html

Save the Date



Doug Tallamy presents

"Homegrown National Parks"

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

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Have you seen the NEW website?

Check it out!

Events at the ERDL!

There are a whole lot of events going on at the library!

See their website calendar for schedules.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, 2023 

The Elk Rapids Rotary Club and friends will be ringing bells from 10 am-6 pm to provide food, rent, utilities, senior services, and much more for struggling local families.

Please give to The Salvation Army of Petoskey at the Village Market in Elk Rapids or donate online HERE.

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

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

A fundraiser for the Elk Rapids Girls and Boys Basketall Programs. 🏀

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. 

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 pm 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.

Check out a Stem Kit from the Elk Rapids District Library!

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Shop for the RED, WHITE & BLUES at ACTS

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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