Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

September 19, 2022

Chain of Lakes Area

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

 Farmer's Market every Friday through October 7, 2022, from 8:00 am until Noon

Farmer's Market is sponsored by Raymond James Financial, Rockne L. Paige, CFP

2022 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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Sept 20, Antrim County EDC Business Connector Series, 10 am

Sept 21, Art Workshops @Art & Connection, 9 am - 12 pm

Sept 21, "Crafternoons" Open Studio @Art & Connection 1-4 pm

Sept 23, ESLA, It's a Shore-Hydrology Thing Meeting, 5 pm

Sept 24, ACTS Open House Celebration, 3-5 pm

Sept 24, Downtown Elk Rapids Fall Festival & Scarecrow Contest,12-4pm

Sept 24, MDA Michigan Downtown Day!

Sept 24, Autumn Container Workshop, Pine Hill Nursery, 2 pm

Sept 25, Amvets Dave Abbott Memorial Golf Outing @A-Ga-Ming Golf

Sept 25, Dot Mandala Painting at the ER District Library, 2 pm

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Sept 27, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 5:30 pm

Sept 27, ER Rotary Blood Drive at Amvets 1-6 pm

Sept 28, Art Workshops @Art & Connection 9 am - 12 pm

Sept 28, "Crafternoons" Open Studio @Art & Connection 1-4 pm

Sept 29-30, Art Beat @ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids 10-5 pm

Sept 30, Community Cupboard Grocery Pickup Day 8:30 am

Sept 30, Elk Rapids HOMECOMING

Oct 1, Art Beat @ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids 10-5 pm

Oct 1, "Pink Sing" for Breast Cancer 6-10 pm

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Oct 5, Bingo at The Pull Barn, 6 pm

Oct 6, Art & Connection Idea Fest, 5-8 pm

Oct 7, Cairn House Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting, 5 pm

Oct 8, Alden Harvest Fest, 10 am - 3 pm

Oct 8, FREE Second Saturday at Raven Hill Discovery Center

Oct 9, Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses Author at ER Library 2 pm

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Oct 13, Fall, Flannel, and Friends at Townline Ciderworks 5-7 pm

Oct 15, October Fest at The DAM Shop

Oct 15, Yuba Historic Color Tour & Craft Show, 10 am - 6 pm

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Oct 29, Community Tailgate Party in Elk Rapids, MSU vs U of M

Oct 31, Halloween Zombie Band Parade in Elk Rapids

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Nov 9, Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

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Nov 17-20, Myrtle & Maude's Christmas on the Farm

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Nov 26, Shop Small Saturday

Nov 26, Holiday Illumination & Open House in Alden

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Dec 6, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library 5:30 pm

Dec 7, Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

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Dec 13, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library 5:30 pm

Dec 14, Biodynamic Winter Wine Masterclass BOS Wine, 6:30 pm

Dec 15, Ladies Night, Downtown Elk Rapids

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Dec 20, Intro to Fly Tying w/Eric Crissman at Library, 5:30 pm

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2023

Jan 14, Coffee with Village Council, 9 - 10:30 am

Feb 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids

April 11, Coffee with Village Council, 6 – 7:30 pm

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To view all events, Visit our Website Calendar!

April 15-Sept 25, Green ER Exhibit @ Dennos Museum

ER Farmer's Market every Friday, June 10- Oct. 7, 8-Noon

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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates you may have!

Ribbon Cutting for Grand Opening of

Great Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

Congratulations on the beautiful new office located at 215 River Street, #A-1 in downtown Elk Rapids.

sothebysrealty.com

From left to right:  Mary Lakin, Deirdre Wickham, Maryle Grimaldi, Wendy Groulx,  Dean Groulx, Lindy Bishop, Susan Ash, and Linda McDonnell

4 under 40!

We have an exciting new initiative to roll out to all businesses and nonprofits in the Elk Rapids region!  We are introducing the inaugural 4 Under 40 program as a collaborative effort between DERA and the Chamber of Commerce.  We are looking for the nomination of individuals under 40 who are making their mark on the region (Village, Milton Township, Elk Rapids Township) through leadership, economic impact, and community service. 

Please nominate your rising star here: Nomination Form

Nominations are due by Friday, October 14th. Winners will be contacted before the announcement is made. 

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Monday, September 19, ER School Board Meeting 6:00 pm

Agenda

Monday, September 19, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Tuesday, September 20, Housing Commission 3:30 pm

Agenda

Wednesday, September 21, Beautification Commission 9:00 am

Agenda 

 The Village of Elk Rapids Department of Public Work will be flushing hydrants the week of September 19-3, 2022.  During this time you will see the crew around town opening hydrants to flush out potential contaminates and to re-chlorinate the water system.  This process is required by the State of Michigan to take place in the Spring and Fall of each year. 

Thanks, DPW crew!

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

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MichiganBusiness.org

michigan.gov | September 16, 2022

Get inspired during Michigan Trails Week

Michigan Trails Week, Sept. 18-25, a great time to discover what makes us the Trails State

In Michigan, four-season motorized and nonmotorized trail recreation is the name of the game.

Whether you’re into hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, off-roading, or paddling, there are 13,400 miles of state-designated trails waiting for you. And, that number doesn't account for the thousands of miles of local, county, and federal trails in Michigan. >>Read More

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

https://traversecity.score.org/content/take-workshop-139

Business Types and Models that are Recession Resistant

Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 1:00pm EDT

In this webinar, our expert presenter will look at past recessions to determine business trends, types, and models best suited to resist future economic downturns. Read more

Register Now

On September 20, 2022 the Antrim County Economic Development Corporation (EDC)will be hosting part two in its webinar series, Business Connector Series: Connecting Area Small Businesses and Community Resources. This webinar will begin at 10:00 a.m., immediately following the regularly scheduled EDC meeting. It will last approximately 60 minutes. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. To participate in the September 20th webinar, click here.

The focus of part 2 of the webinar is how housing in Antrim County effects economic development. To that end, Housing North and Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency will be presenting what it is their respective organizations do and how their work is important to economic development. Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the organizations' representatives. For those interested in the webinar who are unable to participate in real-time, the webinar will be recorded and made available on Antrim County's YouTube channel. 

While business travel may not be ‘back to normal’ the importance of business travel remains. Many business travelers find undeniable value in meeting with their colleagues and customers face-to-face and in-person. The fact of the matter is that a return to business travel is beneficial for business as a whole. 

Is your business seeking to reconnect with your partners, customers, and co-workers? Come to this third and final Economic Strategy Session of the year, hosted by Traverse Connect, to learn why business travel is good for your business and how you can explore global business opportunities from our doorstep at Cherry Capital Airport. >>Read More

Networks Northwest

PO Box 506

Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 929-5000

danboss@networksnorthwest.org

www.networksnorthwest.org

New Career Series Offers Help for Anyone

Beginning or Changing a Career

TRAVERSE CITY, MI— Anyone who is looking to begin or change a career but doesn't know where to start can find help through a new Career Series presented by Northwest Michigan Works! and Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education. The Career Series will include one class per week on Tuesday evenings from September 13 through October 11. All classes will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Northwest Michigan Works!, 1209 S. Garfield Ave in Traverse City. The classes are free and participants can sign up for any or all of them.

The first class, on September 13, will be Find Your Skills & Strengths. It will provide online and written tools for self-assessment and discovery. Participants will also explore occupations and education that leads to different careers.

The dates and topics for the other classes will be:

        September 20, Career Exploration, Design Your Life, and Informational Interviewing

         September 27, How to Search for Jobs

         October 4, Resume & Cover Letter Assistance 

         October 11, Meet & Greet Northwest Michigan Works! staff and NMC educational staff.

Register online for any or all of the classes at nmc.edu/ees (type Career in the search box) or call 231.995.1700.

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. 

Join the Michigan Chamber and The Civility Project for a special DEI event as we discuss how the power of perspective can build civility in the workplace. Learn strategies for how people of opposing viewpoints can have healthy disagreements, personal interactions, and constructive conversations. Register: https://bit.ly/3RoNoRl

Next Up in the Quiet Trend – Quiet Hiring

Quiet hiring is geared mostly towards the promotion of internal employees. It focuses on those employees going above and beyond and even taking on some duties of the job they want – not just the one they have. Can you guess who is missing out on these quiet hiring opportunities? Yep – quiet quitters. >>Read more

There's nothing like Michigan in autumn — when nearly 10 million acres of public woods are ablaze with fiery reds, oranges and gold. Each leaf invites you to slow down for a dazzling fall color tour along highways and coastlines.

We invite you to embrace the robust colors of the season as you sample fresh and locally-grown seasonal treats at apple orchards and cider mills throughout the state. Breathtaking colors make the perfect backdrop for fall horseback riding, fishing and golf.

In the coming week, you'll find various expressions and displays of color at In the coming week, at ArtPrize 2022 in Grand Rapids, the North American International Auto Show In Detroit, the Hops and Lock Festival in Sault Sainte Marie and the Harbor Haus Oktoberfest in Copper Harbor.

 You're just one click away from this week's fall color report.

Michigan Lake Products🍁 11456 S. US 31 🍁Elk Rapids, MI

Autumn Container Workshop

Saturday, September 24, 2022

2:00 pm

Pine Hill Nursery

Come and create a beautiful fall container for your outdoor space. Bring your own container or purchase one of ours. There is no fee for the class. Simply pay for what you use.

Please call to register, 231-599-2824.

Located at 886 US Highway North

Kewadin, MI 49648

Tiny Traveling Boutique ~ at Yoga in the Yard for Early Fall

Sunday, September 25, 2022, 11 am - 2 pm

 Join Tiny Traveling Boutique Pop Up at Short's Pull Barn

211 Industrial Park Dr. * Elk Rapids 

ART BEAT returns

September 29-30 & October 1 

This bi-annual gallery tour includes Twisted Fish, Mullaly's 128 & Blue Heron Galleries of Elk Rapids.

Join us for art inspiration & fun incentives for your creative fix. 

Art Rapids is hosting free tickets for Interlochen Center for the Arts

Supporters & Patrons of Art Rapids can take advantage of this opportunity now.

INTERLOCHEN FALL 2022 COMMUNITY CONNECTION CONCERTS

Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Fall Showcase

Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Dance Fall Showcase

Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Percussion Ensemble presents "Paddle to the Sea"

Friday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Brass Ensemble

Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Popular Music Ensemble presents "Arena Rock!"

Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Jazz Orchestra w/special guest Joanna Pascale

Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra with guest conductor Jung-Ho Pak

Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

(Corson Auditorium)

Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Wind Symphony present "Reflections"

Royal Farms

Celebrate the beginning of Fall 🍁

🌽 Corn Maze is open!

🍎 Apples and Caramel Apples

🍩Donuts & Cider

🌻Mums

10445 N. US Highway 31

Ellsworth, MI 49729

(231) 599-3222

🍁Fall Hours 

Farm Market: Sunday - Thursday 9-6 Friday & Saturday 9-7

Tasting Room:Sunday - Thursday 11-6 Friday & Saturday 11-7

WORD Love Goods is Moving!

Just down the street to..... 103 River Street

(next to the Post Office)

They are currently closed until they open maybe Wednesday, September 21 but definitely by Saturday, September 24 for the Elk Rapids Fall Festival 🍁🍂

Stay tuned for their Grand Re-Opening in October!

Celebrating Twenty Years in Business

Congratulations! 2002-2022

20 Years in Review >> Read More

(includes a schedule of fitness classes)

All u-pick is at our M-88 Market. This week we have Honeycrisp and McIntosh apples available at our M-88 Market for u-pick as well as raspberries. Apple varieties change as we move through the season. Find up-to-date u-pick information here.  We expect Honeycrisp u-pick through the month of September. U-pick apples should last into the second week of October.

Raspberry Sale Mondays-Thursdays: Buy 4 pints of raspberries and get 1 pint free.

Updated Market Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 am - 5 pm,  Friday 9am - 6pm,

Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm

U-Pick Hours

Monday - Saturday 9am - 3pm,   Sunday 9am - 2pm

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for other great events: www.grassriver.org

Kayak Grass River

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 10:00 am (2 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 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

September Sunset Paddle

Friday, September 23, 2022 - 6:30 pm (1.5 hours), $40 per person - includes tour, kayak, PFD, and paddle for each participant

There is no better way to enjoy the sunset than on the Grass River, paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these guided tours, visitors explore Grass River by kayak (provided) with a naturalist and find out about GRNA’s conservation efforts, wetland plants, and wildlife while enjoying sundown. Adults 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.

Fall Stream Monitoring

Saturday, September 24 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

New and seasoned volunteers of all ages are invited to join us as we collect data for our biannual stream monitoring program. Teams will be collecting macroinvertebrates (creek "bugs") at three sites and then will return to the Grass River Center to sort through their critter samples. Note: new volunteers will be put into groups with more experienced volunteers. Dress for the weather, and bring hip waders if you have them (though we have more than enough pairs to loan out!)

Be sure to check out the online store for Now & Then

New fall patterns and fabrics!

www.nowandthenelkrapids.myshopify.com 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nowandthenelkrapids

Elk Rapids Community Cupboard

Check out their new website

https://www.elkrapidscommunitycupboard.com/

The Community Cupboard located at First Presbyterian Church supports families and individuals in need within the

Elk Rapids School District area.

Follow the Elk Rapids School Facebook Page 

So much going on--hard to keep up!

Elk Rapids School News!

DISTRICT WEBSITE  (District calendar has all athletic and school events listed)

Want to help support the Elk Rapids Cheerleaders?

Tell everyone you know that they will be having an ongoing bottle drive so save your bottles and cans or your bottle slips. You can drop them off Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting July 18 at the Elk Rapids track between 5:30 pm-8:00 pm. If you can’t get to the track let us know we will pick them up! Call or text Jackie at 989-916-5273 or Kristie at 231-944-4145.



The Elk Rapids Schools Bond Construction Website

Bond Construction Website Link

Continue to check ER Schools Facebook Page for Construction Progress

ACTS is located at 8925 M-72 E.

Williamsburg, MI 49690

Meet our new Retail Manager!

Born and raised in Traverse City, Erin is an artist, an avid gardener, and a big fan of ACTS and its mission. As the thrift store manager, she feels very blessed to get to work with an amazing team of volunteers and have the opportunity to serve her community. We look forward to all of the exciting changes you have planned for the thrift shop.  Welcome to the team! 

Read Complete Newsletter

Thrift Store Hours

Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 pm

Saturday 10 - 3 pm

Thrift Store 231-938-2990

ACTS * 8925 M-72 E. * WILLIAMSBURG

If you weren't able to visit Raven Hill during FREE Second Saturday in September, put it on your calendar for October 8. They would love to have you come and see the Center at its best!

Elk Rapids District Library Hires New Library Director

After more than a decade of service, the Elk Rapids District Library’s director retired this year, leaving the library in need of new leadership. After an extensive search and interview process, the library is excited to announce the hiring of Pamela Williams as the new library director. >>Read Press Release

September Newsletter

300 Isle of Pines * Elk Rapids

(231) 264-9979

Come to the library on Sunday, September 25th at 2:00 and practice making beautiful dot mandala's. Paint a one of a kind succulent planter to take home- Succulents will be provided by Pine Hill Nursery. Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit or call the library to reserve your spot. This is a free event for teens and adults. (231) 264-9979

October 9, 2022 ~ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

 The Elk Rapids District Library

“What is it about lighthouses that attract ghostly spirits? Maybe it’s simply a passion that will not go away. Lighthouse keepers were known to be extremely dedicated to their profession and it seems that many were never able to give it up — even after death. More than 30 lights in Michigan are rumored to be haunted. From the smell of cigar smoke at Seul Choix Point Light to the mysterious housekeeping at White River Light Station and the antics at Waugoshance Shoal, these stories will entertain all ages.” This popular program is coming from the pages of “Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses”

— a book by Dianna Stampfler, published in spring 2019 by The History Press.

This free event will be held at the library.

For more information please call 231-264-9979.

that's all folks!