Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

March 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"

~ Nadora Esthetics and Wellness ~

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

🎀Ribbon Cutting at their Grand Opening

Located at 95 Lake Street in Elk Rapids

(231) 409-5620 * nadoraesthetics.com

(From left to right: Steffanie Priest, Rosemary Hazelett, Robin Chick (massage therapist), Janet Bixel, Doug Swartz, Ashley Wheeler (owner), Dustin Wheeler, Briggs Wheeler, Joe Fischer, Landon Wheeler, Chris Bueby, and Seth LaPointe.)

2023 Chain of Lakes Guidebook

Advertising Opportunity!

Promote your business or organization in the Chain of Lakes Guide

A FULL year of advertising in print and online

5,000 copies sent to MDOT centers

10,000 copies delivered to the region

It won't be long before we are tubing down

<-- <-- the river ~~~~~~~~ !

For information on advertising in this popular publication, please contact Laura at laura@elkrapidschamber.org or call (231) 264-8202.

Click HERE to see full publication

Now accepting applications for our 2023 Arts & Crafts Shows

elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show

Newly added show to our lineup ~

Harbor Days Arts & Craft Show, Friday, August 4

Harbor Days Arts & Crafts Application 2023

To download Farmers Market application: https://www.elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market/

For questions on any chamber event, contact Mary Lakin at mary@elkrapidschamber.org.

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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Mar 14, Business After Hours Event @ the Town Club, 5-7 pm,

Mar 14, Weight Loss Seminar, Dr. Ann Kuenker in ER, 5:30 pm

Mar 14, Exploring Shipwrecks Presentation, Rotary @HERTH, 6 pm

Mar 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Mar 14, Paint & Sip at Castle Farms/1918 Cellars, 6-8 pm

Mar 15, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Mar 16, Grass River Nature Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Mar 16, Project Grad, Michigan College Planning Workshop, 6:30 pm

Mar 16, Drop-in Euchre Night at The Side Door/Blue Pelican Inn,6:30 pm

Mar 17, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Mar 17, Downtown ER St. Pat's Scavenger Hunt & Firelit Fireday, 1-5 pm

Mar 17, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 17, Stand Up Comedy Night, Ames St. Cafe Reuben Pop-Up at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

Mar 18, Girl Scout Cookies Sale at ER Village Market, 10 am - 3 pm

Mar 18, Pine Hill Nursery Job Fair, 10 am - 2 pm

Mar 18, Matting & Framing Workshop at Art & Connection 10 am

Mar 18, Maple Fest at Grass River Natural Area, 12-3 pm

Mar 18, Spring Preview Tiny Traveling Boutique @BOS Wine, 4-8 pm

Mar 18, Trivia Night at the Side Door at Blue Pelican Inn, 7:30 pm

Mar 19, Chocolate, Cheese & Wine at Waterfire Vineyeard, 1-4 pm

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Mar 20, Amvets Coffee Talk at The DAM Shop, 9 am

Mar 20, Wine Tasting at Torch Lake Cafe', 6 pm

Mar 21, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 ; 6:30 pm

Mar 21-23, Auditions for Boeing, Boeing Play at HERTH

Mar 23, Fly Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology, 6-8:30 pm

Mar 23, Waterfire Wine at the Smokehouse, 6 pm

Mar 24, 🎀Ribbon Cutting @Waterside Wellness, 12 pm

Mar 24, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 25, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

Mar 25-26, MI Maple Weekend at Out of the Woods Farm, 10 am-4 pm

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Mar 27-31, Spring Break Drop-in Activities at Pine Hill, 10 am - 3 pm

Mar 28, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Mar 29, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Mar 31, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Mar 31, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

April 1, Easter Centerpiece Workshop at Pine Hill Nursery, 11 am

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April 8, Elk Rapids Easter Egg Hunt @Cherryland School, 10 & 11 am

April 8, Downtown Elk Rapids Easter Scavenger Hunt, 12-4 pm

April 8, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

April 9, Pokemon Club at ER Library, 2-4 pm

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April 11, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

April 13, Paint & Pour Party for Antrim County Breast Cancer, 5;30 pm

April 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

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April 20, Flowers, Friends, & Fun at Pine Hill Nursery 7 - 9 pm

April 21, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

April 22, Intro to Blacksmithing, Samels Farm, 8:30 am-12:00 pm

April 22, Introduction to Blacksmithing at Samels Farm, 8:30 am-noon

April 22, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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April 25, ER Garden Club Meeting, Program-The Importance of Good Dirt

April 25, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

April 28, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

April 29, ER Indigenous Youth Spring Arts & Craft Fair, 10 am-3 pm

May 6, Spring Garden Party at Pine Hill Nursery, 10 am - 3 pm

May 6, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

May 13, Super Recycling Day, 9 am - 3 pm

May 13, Rotary Community Event "Duct Tape Ball" @ A-Ga-Ming Golf

May 19-20, Samels Farm Volunteer Work Bee & Cleanup, 9 am

May 20, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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

May 27, Arts & Craft Fair in Elk Rapids, 10 am - 4 pm

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Monday, March 13, ER Harbor Commission Meeting CANCELLED

Monday, March 13, Milton Township Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

Monday, March 14, ER Village Council Workshop, 5:30 pm

Thursday, March 16, Antrim County Board Meeting, 6:30 pm

• Agenda and Virtual Instructions

THE 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN UPDATE SURVEY IS NOW LIVE

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO TAKE THE SURVEY

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ElkRapidsMP

• The survey takes about 20 minutes and will be live from February 20th to March 31st, 2023. There will be an open house this summer and will be another way to provide input. The survey and the open house will be different so please consider participating in both! If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Janisse at kjanisse@elkrapids.org or 231-264-9274.

See Full Press Release: PRESS RELEASE: MASTER PLAN 5-YEAR UPDATE SURVEY - Village of Elk Rapids

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER ON VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Are you looking for a way to share your ideas to make Elk Rapids a better place to live, work, and recreate? Do you enjoy working as a team and solving problems? Want to give back to the community? Then join an Elk Rapids Board or Commission! Applications are still being accepted for:

• Beautification Commission
• Downtown Development Authority
• Harbor Commission
• Housing Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals

Questions about serving? Reach out to the Village Clerk Kaitlyn Szczypka. Thanks for your interest in serving our community! >>Read More

Be sure to check out the discoverelkrapids.com website

Village of Elk Rapids: www.elkrapids.org

Elk Rapids Township: https://www.elkrapids.com/

Milton Township: https://miltontownship.org/

Torch Lake Township:www.torchlaketownship.org/

Antrim County: antrimcounty.org

Acme Township: acmetownship.org/

Whitewater Township: whitewatertownship.org/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MDARD Value-Added Grant Program

Applications close April 4th, 2023 at 3 PM

"The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting applications for its latest round of value-added grants.

The Value-Added Grant Program is designed to help retain, expand, attract, or develop agricultural processing in Michigan through targeted investments in technology and equipment, feasibility studies, healthy food access, regional food systems, and urban agriculture. Grant proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on April 4, 2023.

The maximum grant award eligible is $100,000 per proposal. Each project will require a minimum 30 percent match. The value-added proposals will be evaluated through a competitive selection process. Applications for grant funds will be asked to outline how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for Michigan's food and agriculture industry.

MDARD is accepting proposals to help expand value-added agricultural processing and food hub development in the state and access to fresh nutritional Michigan-grown foods.

Those interested in applying should visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants to view the application and grant guidelines. Apply Here

MichiganBusiness.org

How to ride Michigan’s 4,000 miles of ORV trails for free

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced the dates for this year’s two Free ORV Weekends: June 10-11 and Aug. 19-20.

The annual events allow off-road vehicles to ride on Michigan’s 4,000 miles of motorized trails and the state’s six scramble areas without a permit or license. >>Read More

Agritourism Market to Hit USD 117.37 Billion by 2027 | Fortune Business Insights™

Pune, India, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global agritourism market is anticipated to exhibit astonishing growth in the near future because of the rising government initiatives to refine agriculture economy through agritourism. This information is given by Fortune Business Insights™, in a recently published report, titled, "Agritourism Market Size, Share & COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Direct-market, Education & Experience, and Event & Recreation), and Regional Forecast, 2020–2027." The report further mentions that the market size was USD 69.24 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 117.37 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.42% during the forecast period (2020-2027). >>Read More

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Women in Leadership 2023 - Journey to The Top

Tuesday, March 15, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

In celebrating Women’s History Month, our panel of female leaders discusses their journeys in the business world.

IN-PERSON LIVE EVENT

Business Model Basics

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 12:00 pm EDTTraverse City

If you have basic questions about structuring your new business, this workshop is for you. Learn the different business models and tips on organizing your business.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Improve Your Business Website to Turn Visitors Into Sales

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Is your business website converting online visitors into leads or sales? Don't leave money on the table! It's time to improve your business website

Read the Latest News, March 8, 2023 from Traverse Connect HERE

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. 

Explore workplace trends and ideas for how employers can best support generational teams while keeping employees engaged and motivated for long-term retention and success.

Don’t miss this year's Small Business Summit~April 5, 2023

Special thanks to our sponsor Consumers Energy.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3I00tOR

Register for MiCareerQuest Northwest 2023!

Registration for employers, schools, and volunteers is open until Friday, March 17!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the region's largest career exploration

event for students.

For more information and registration links, visit our website: nwm.org/micqnw.

Have some credits under your belt but didn’t finish your degree? Keep going with Michigan Reconnect! Reach your goals with an Associate Degree or skill certificate. Get started today at Michigan.gov/Reconnect

Michigan’s nonprofits who are struggling with the negative impacts and hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive much needed funding from the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund for serving their hard-hit communities.

The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the launch of the “intent to apply” phase for the relief fund, which is focused on assisting small charitable nonprofit organizations.

• Read the full press release https://bit.ly/3SclTMb
• Learn more about the relief fund MiNonprofitRelief.org

Read the FEBRUARY Newsletter

• Michigan ReConnect Program
• Career & Technical Education Month
• Job Fairs
• MIHI Connected Tours

EO 101 for Frontline Staff



This virtual training session is focused on providing frontline staff with tools and resources to ensure each individual receives the services they need. We will discuss items such as assistive technology, language access, best practices, and how to best interact with customers with various backgrounds or needs.

• Date: April 5, 2023
• Time: 10AM-11AM (EST)
• Location: Virtual

REGISTER HERE

Job Fair

Saturday, March 18th, 10 am-2 pm

Onsite interviews

Openings in Landscape, Retail, and Café

Call 599-2824 for more info



Pine Hill Nursery & Landscape🌿 886 US 31 North🌱 Kewadin

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Commission on Aging - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Commission on Aging - Homemaker
• Sheriff's Department - 911 Center
• Sheriff's Department - Corrections Deputy

• Job Openings:

Accounting Clerk

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Industrial Safety Assistant

Maintenance Processor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

Looking For:

Marketing Associate

Employment Opportunity

Village Treasurer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sacred Heart Church

Looking for servers, kitchen help, and baked goods donations.

Helpers, please arrive at 4:00 pm (servers white shirts black pants, and aprons provided). Instructions are provided upon check-in.

Please deliver your baked goods donation on Friday, before 4:00 pm.

click on the link below to sign up or call the office at 231-264-8087.

Sign Up Fish Fry VOLUNTEER

Chamber members please submit volunteer needs for your organization to laura@elkrapidschamber.org

Spot the 🍀St. Paddy’s Day-themed item in each business and get a sticker on your ticket for proof! Visit at least 10 of the 19 participating businesses and turn in your completed ticket to Nifty Things by 5 pm to be entered to win two prize drawings for Chamber Bucks!

Participating businesses will be marked with orange cones and are….

🍀Short’s Pull Barn🍀The DAM Shop🍀Swim To You🍀My Michigan Roots

🍀Haystacks🍀Stuff n’Such🍀Nifty Things!🍀Cellar 152🍀Corner Drugs

🍀Traverse Bay Farms🍀Happy Camper Coffee Co.🍀Harbor Antiques

🍀Chef Chuck’s Pizza🍀Nature Connection🍀Amy Kate & Golden Hill Farms

🍀Townclub🍀River St. Market🍀Wildflower Soapworks🍀Word Love Goods

Don’t forget to enjoy the bonfires and s’mores provided by the Downtown Elk Rapids Association.

Sip & Shop with Tiny Traveling Boutique 

Saturday, March 18th, 4:00-8:00 pm 

Join us Saturday, March 18th, for the Tiny Traveling Boutique Spring Preview Pop-Up at BOS Wine Garden. We are excited to collaborate once again for this fun event. Tawny has carefully curated spring pieces and styles specifically for this Spring Preview event.

Come sip some BOS wine, shop, and support TWO of your favorite Ames Street businesses here in Elk Rapids! We hope to see you there. Cheers! 

Red Hot Best Voting is open now through March 15th! Place your votes DAILY here: https://link.mynorth.com/RHB2023

K & K Heating & Cooling * 945 Green St.,* Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8323

The tallys are in for our February special and we were able to raise $420 for the local food pantries. Elk Rapids Community Cupboard and the Bellaire Community Food Pantry will each be receiving $210.

A BIG Thank you to our valuable customers! Let's keep it going and raise even more for our local Veterans!

Feel free to call 231-264-8323 and book your appointment today!

Pearl's ew Orleans Kitchen 617 Ames Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-0530

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!

The 2023 Easter Pre-Order is open and available. Scan the QR code to sign up, stop by the shop, or give us a call at 231-498-5855.

Get your creative hat on! It's Button Design time! Head over to our website to download the button template and entry form, or pick one up at the Elk Rapids District Library or Elk Rapids Area Chamber. Download the forms here:  https://elkrapidsharbordays.org/.../ERHD-Button-Design...

Spring Break Drop-In Activities

Bring the kiddos out to Pine Hill anytime

March 27th-31st 10 am-3 pm for some free family fun. Take our spring scavenger hunt and plant something to take home. Enjoy the sunny greenhouses and pretend like you traveled somewhere warm for spring break.

Easter Centerpiece Workshop

Join us on Saturday, April 1st at 11 am and create your own beautiful spring centerpiece just in time for your Easter table. Choose to bring your own container or basket or purchase one of ours. A $10 fee includes your soil and moss. Simply pay for the other items and plants that you use. Please call to register at 231-599-2824.

>> READ COMPLETE NEWSLETTER

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

This week:

• Saturday, March 18, Matting & Framing Workshop 10 am-2 pm

Matting and Framing Workshop with Christine Cook. Learn how to mat and frame your beautiful artwork. Maybe some that you made at Art & Connection. Knowing how to mat and frame yourself can save you lots of money and bring out a professional quality to your work.

SIGN UP TODAY at https://artandconnection.app.neoncrm.com/.../eventList.jsp

Interlochen Winter/Spring 2023 Community Connection Concerts

Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids can secure up to four (4) free tickets to each of the following concerts in this special series. Follow the links below to learn more and reserve your tickets. Enter discount code ARCCC during checkout. 

Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Popular Music Ensemble: Alternative Heroes of the Underground

Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Jazz Orchestra and Chamber Strings, with special guest Diane Monroe

Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Jazz Combos

Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Orchestra: Young Soloists of Tomorrow

Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Singer-Songwriter and Popular Music Ensemble: Cinema Informs Song, with special guest Claud

Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Wind Symphony, with special guest Elmer Churampi
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Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids can take advantage of this opportunity now. 

 Silly Sister’s Pottery Spring 2023 Class Announcement

Spring is around the corner! The Silly Sister (that’s me, all right!) will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 11.0) for March-April, 2023 as detailed below. As always, classes will be geared BOTH toward newbie potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos will be geared toward multiple levels of ability, so never worry about getting bored! >> Continue Reading

PAINT & SIP

March 14, 2023, 6-8 pm

Follow along with a guide and paint a unique work of art on canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine at Castle Farms! Tickets are $45 and include your canvas, art supplies, and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine. Additional beverages are available for purchase!

Purchase Tickets HERE

Castle Farms 🏰5052 M-66🍷Charlevoix MI🖼️ 231-237-0884

Click HERE for vendor application too. Applications must be turned in to mwillis@erschools.com in order to have a spot saved.

Boeing-Boeing! Auditions

The Elk Rapids Players will be holding open auditions for their upcoming production of the farcical comedy Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti on March 21, 22, and 23 at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.

A cast of six characters (four women, and two men) will be selected for presenting Boeing-Boeing in late May and early June.

For a perusal script or further information about assisting either on stage or off stage, contact Director Roxanne Lutey at (231) 944-2976.

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

BINGO

Wed. March 15, 20236 6:00 p.m.

$1 off Draft Beer & Cider for Mug Club Members at the Elk Rapids Pull Barn

every Monday.

Wine tastings 4-6 pm with Kim now every ~

Wednesday at the Village Market in Rapid City

Thursday at the Village Market in Elk Rapids

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

Ethanology | 127 Ames St. | Elk Rapids | (231) 498-2800

Meet Northern Michigan’s Alchemist, Geri Lefebre

Geri Lefebre is the head distiller at Ethanology and a true North Star. Learn more about her story plus six other incredible Northern Michigan women to celebrate this International Women’s Month this March. . >> Read Full Article

Join The Cheese Lady, Nativo Chocolate, and WaterFire for an afternoon of decadent pairings. In this hands-on experience, learn about the nuances of pairing from this trio of hosts while sipping and savouring. What a way to spend the day! Seating is limited and a pre-paid RSVP is required.

RSVP HERE: https://checkout.square.site/.../5J3TGWPJ3GXTJBUUCMHCFM2V

Waterfire Vineyard 12180 Sutters Lane Kewadin

Smoke and Porter Public House 🍷1752 US 31 N 🍷Traverse City

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3300314093632371?ref=newsfeed

Exploring Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

Renowned underwater and nature photographer Chris Roxburgh will present “Exploring Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes” at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall (HERTH) on Tuesday, March 14. Roxburgh, a master diver who has explored wrecks throughout the Great Lakes will share photos from his more recent adventures including those in the Mackinaw Straits and Thunder Bay’s National Marine Sanctuary. In 2020, Roxburgh published his best-selling “Leelanau Underwater” book on shipwrecks in Leelanau County and the Manitou Passage. The program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Elk Rapids, begins at 6:00 p.m. and is free of charge to the public

Scholarship Opportunity!

The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids announces three $2,500 scholarships available to current 2023 ERHS Seniors or recent Elk Rapids Graduates that attend Northwestern Michigan College The application deadline is April 22, 2023.

• Click HERE for the application and guidelines

Contact Sherry Steffen, Scholarship Chairperson with questions,sherry.lkn@charter.net

Monday Dinner Specials

5:30 - 7:00 pm $10

Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for all they do!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Amvets * 410 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids (231) 264-5182

Sacred Heart Church🐠 Fish Fry

Fridays, February 24 thru March 31, 2023

143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-8087

Sacred Heart Fish Fry-It is the Best!!!

Come check it out on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Social Hall.

Cod, fries, and mac and cheese available for $12 Adult/ $40 family.

Desserts by donation, served by Sacred Heart Youth.

Stations of the Cross followed by Reconciliation begins at 7:00 pm in the church.

Thank you for coming in for a delicious meal and to gather with our community, the Lenten opportunity for prayer and reconciliation make the evening a huge blessing.

We have had tremendous responses from people to help in the kitchen, to serve, and to make desserts. Thank you for your support. We do require a few trained people in positions but are happy to let new people get involved. If you have not had an opportunity please consider signing up, it is a great place to volunteer!

Helpers, please arrive at 4:00 pm (servers white shirt black pants, aprons provided).

Instructions provided upon check-in. Please park in the north parking lot (off Buckley Street).

Please deliver your baked good donation on Friday, before 4:00 pm.

click on the link below to sign up or call the office 231-264-8087.

Fish Fry VOLUNTEERS

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATES!

Euchre Schedule

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Community Center

143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids

6:30-9:00 pm

$5.00 per person, Cash Prizes

Saturdays, Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20.

People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due April 1

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by April 15. All letters and applications are accepted through an online grant application portal that can be found at gtlakes.com/people-fund.

Great Lakes Energy members support the People Fund by agreeing to have their bill rounded up to the nearest whole dollar amount. That extra change is then pooled with contributions from other People Fund participants and returned to the community through grants to non-profit, charitable organizations that provide humanitarian, educational, or community development services within the cooperative’s 26-county service area. Since 1999, the People Fund Program has awarded more than $4.2 million in grants to charitable and community organizations to help them better the lives of residents in local communities. The People Fund awarded more than $258,000 in grants in 2022.

Non-profit organizations that serve communities located in the Great Lakes Energy service area are eligible to apply. More information about the People Fund program, including organization and grant eligibility criteria, and lists of recent grant recipients, is available online at www.gtlakes.com/people-fund.

Letters of interest are due by April 1, with applications due by April 15. Another grant opportunity will be available in October 2023.

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com * 231-463-4556

Book your Next Yoga Class today

www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

Free Ideal Protein 

Weight Loss Seminar

March 14, 2023

5:30 p.m. in Elk Rapids

Come learn about the doctor supervised Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program proven to promote fat loss, naturally suppresses appetite, and provides nutrition education and support to maintain weight loss. Sample foods available on the program.

Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker

Elk RapidsMedical Clinic * 516 Bridge Street, ERAdmission is free, please RSVP - call 231-264-0700

www.youridealyouweightloss.com

(Mon. Mar. 13 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. Mar 16 in Petoskey)

More Good News here at Harbor Fitness. We welcome Brent Shipman as our newest personal trainer in the house!!

Brent is a local Elk Rapidian. He lives in Kewadin with his wife and 2 daughters. His personal training journey began 6 years ago with a love for powerlifting. He is in his 3rd year coaching the Elk Rapids High School powerlifting team.

Brent gained his Personal Training certification this past January and is ready to take on clients here at Harbor Fitness. In Brent's words, "As a personal trainer, it is my responsibility to offer you the opportunity to create a lifestyle that allows for training while not giving up aspects of your life you already enjoy. Through that, we can work to build healthy habits and routines to optimize your health and give you the best chance to live your life to the fullest."

You can reach Brent by phone, text, email, or by stopping at Harbor Fitness, 115 Ames Street, Suite F in Elk Rapids. Contact info for Brent is 231 564-8860, liftwithbrent@gmail.com.

INDULGE

~ ELK RAPIDS ~

Day Spa

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

www.indulge-elkrapids.com

🍀March Specials

~ 15% off a European Facial

~ $5 off Cuts Men and Kids cuts w/ Adrian

NOW AVAILABLE

Lavish Spray Tan ~ $50 per Session

No Classes March 9-13, 2023 - https://us15.campaign-archive.com/?u=db61348dc4daa0b9a03c37d4b&id=9131ed04a5

It's always a good time to start!

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Hello TARTans,

What better way to kick off 25 years of TART Trails than coming off such a celebratory year (I'm looking at you Boardman Lake Loop and Nakwema Trailway | Acme Connector) and heading into another year full of big plans for better trails and more connections. We're in the midst of the Power the PistenBully campaign that will continue our efforts to provide world-class skiing on the Vasa Pathway. Plans are underway for more improvements and safety upgrades to the Leelanau Trail this summer and a new trail is being explored along the Boardman/Ottaway River Trail. >> Read More

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Nature Trivia Night

Thursday, March 16th - 6:00 pm (2 hr), $5 per person

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.

MapleFest

Saturday March 18 - 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

Join us as we boil sap to syrup on the evaporator at the Pavilion at the Grass River Center. Stop by any time and see the process in action of making maple syrup. Ask staff questions and hike on the trail to see where we tap trees, hang buckets and lines, and collect the sap. The Center will be open indoors from 10am to 4pm. A limited supply of Grass River Maple Syrup may be available for sale.

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

The Library of Michigan and MDHHS are providing access to all the GetSetUp online classes for older adults at no cost through the fall. Sign up for a free membership at the link below.

Check out "Empowering ME - Growth and Development"

Some of our greatest personal development comes from pursuing exciting new passions.

Join GetSetUp for a series of classes to help you broaden your horizons.

View this series here:

https://www.getsetup.io/series/growthanddevelopment

Please join The Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library Thursday, April 20 for a container garden demonstration a Pine Hill Nursery (886 US-31 North, Kewadin).

Tickets are $25/per person, and space is limited to

50 people, so don't wait!

Get Your Tickets Here!

All proceeds support the Elk Rapids District Library

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

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

NO PLAYGROUP THIS WEDNESDAY 3/15

Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for their 2023 Spring Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect the waterways and connect people to them. Potential projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to the lakes and rivers.

Since 2015, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $30,400 to 21 projects that have made an impact on over 10 communities. To be considered for the grant program, projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed or adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County. Eligible applicants include Michigan-based non-profit organizations or governmental entities.

Past projects include the installation of a rain garden in Ellsworth, the design and installation of new interpretive panels for the Grass River Natural Area’s Nature Center, and funding towards the installation of the first universal access kayak launch on The Chain of Lakes Water Trail at Milton Township Waterfront Park. A list of completed projects funded by this Mini-Grant Program can be found at www.paddleantrim.com/completed-projects.

"The Ripple Effect Mini Grant has supported important projects at Grass River Natural Area that have improved our educational programs and land management, supported the safety of our staff and visitors, and assisted us in reaching a broader audience in showing people the importance of the Chain of Lakes watershed,” said James Dake, Education Director at Grass River Natural Area. The Grass River Natural Area has been a recipient of several of these grants over the years.

The 2023 Spring Grant round will fund a total of $1,000 - $3,000 for eligible projects. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, to be considered. Final decisions are announced in June. More information can be found online at paddleantrim.com/ripple-effect-mini-grants.

Enjoy Paddle Antrim's February newsletter!

https://mailchi.mp/paddleantrim/paddle-antrim-feb2023

READ FULL NEWSLETTER

Raven Hill is open our regular weekend hours—noon to 4 pm on Saturday and

2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday—as well as open holidays and other times by making reservations. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org for more information or to book your own special time at Raven Hill.

FIRST Robotics Competition Traverse City Central High School Raptors Robotics team is hosting the Traverse City FIRST Robotics Competition the weekend of March 17 & 18. They need upwards of 150 volunteers to set up and run the competition. Online and day-of training will be provided. You also get a t-shirt and coffee & food are provided! Volunteer positions include Registration, Scorekeeper, Photography, Cleaning Crew, Referees, and more! Our Executive Director, Bob, will be a judge! 

READ MORE >>>>> News from the Road - March 2023

Read March 12, 2023 Newsletter

All COATS $5, BOOTS & KIDS COATS $2

March 14-18, 2023

Acts is in need of your Thrift Shop Donations

Drop-off Open, Tues-Sat 10 am-2 pm



Acme Meijer has chosen ACTS as the recipient for their "Winter Simply Give" Program Runs: from Jan 1st to Apr 2nd

Each time you purchase a $10 card at our local Acme Meijer, the Food Pantry receives this plus a matching $10 to use towards food for our neighbors in need.

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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