Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

November 28, 2022

Chain of Lakes Area

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

Winter Office Hours for the Chamber, Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tues & Thurs Hours will vary ~ look for "OPEN" sign

Please Note the NEW LOCATION ~ Peterman Auditorium at ER High School

Zoom link for the presentation

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85463698757?pwd=WWZ3WitkSHVBcnB3RTdtWjI1TkJBQT09

Winners will be announced on Monday, December 5, You can still decorate by Wed. 12/01

Let's "Light Up" Elk Rapids

Christmas Decorating Contest

For All Businesses in Elk Rapids

Send in your entry to info@elkrapidschamber.org. Please include

• Name & Address of Business
• Contact person, phone#, and email
• Photo of decorated store

 Judging will be on

Theme * Creativity * WOW! Factor

Winner of each category will receive a $50 Chamber gift check to reward your staff with breakfast or lunch!

Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:45 a.m

To celebrate the Grand Opening of

Yuba School.

The Grand Opening Event is from

11:00 am-3:00 pm

Yuba School is located at 8265 Sayler Rd. Williamsburg https://www.facebook.com/YubaSchoolCommunityCenter

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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December-ER Garden Club Hanging of the Greens

Nov 28, 13 Ways Presentation @Peterman Auditorium, 6:30 pm

Nov 28, Light-Up Pottery and Wine at Castle Farms, 6 pm

Nov 29, Mary Guntzviller Watercolor Workshop at Twisted Fish, 10-5 pm

Nov 29, Ladles of Love SOUPer Fundraiser @Real Estate One, 11-2 pm

Nov 30, ER Rotary Blood Drive at Amvets, 1-6 pm

Nov 30, Sunrise Academy Benefit in honor of Annie Bernice Kotowsky at Johnny's Torch Riveria, 5-9 pm

Dec 2, Holiday Greens Workshop at Pine Hill Village Gardens 11 am

Dec 2, Art & Connection Workshop: Chalk Pastel Illustrations, 2 pm

Dec 2, Ladies Night at Myrtle & Maude's, 3-8 pm

Dec 2-3, Holiday Wreath or Porch Pot Workshops, Pine Hill (TC)

Dec 2-3, Silly Sister's Pottery Holiday Open Gallery, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

Dec 2-4, Holiday Greens Workshops @Pine Hill(Kewadin), 11 am & 2 pm

Dec 3, Project Grad. Jingle Jog 5k & 1 Mile Reindeer Run/Walk, 8 am

Dec 3, Ribbon Cutting 10:45 am & Grand Opening 11-3 pm@Yuba School

Dec 3, Polar Express Train Display @Bayfront Beach & Bike 11-3 pm

Dec 3, Visit Santa's Reindeer @American House Patio in ER, 12-2 pm

Dec 3, Winter Art Class-Tracery, at Grass River, 1 pm

Dec 3, ER Lions Club "Free" Community Dinner, 4-6 pm

Dec 3, "Switchback" Christmas Concert at HERTH, 7 pm

Dec 4, Makers Market at The Pull Barn, 12-4 pm

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

Dec 7, Acrylic Workshop w/Charles Murphy at Twisted Fish 10-5pm

Dec 7, Art Workshop: Winter Gnome at Art & Connection, 10 am

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

Dec 7, Twinkle Light Dinner at Castle Farms, 5 pm

Dec 7, Community Conversation about Grass River Natural Area, 5-7 pm

Dec 8, Santa Claus is coming to ACTS, 2 - 5 pm.

Dec 8, Project Graduation Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Dec 9, Reception for Joani Braun Exhibit @Twisted Fish Gallery, 6-8 pm

Dec 9, Art & Connection Workshop: Chalk Pastels Illustrations, 2 pm

Dec 9-10, Holiday Wreath or Porch Pot Workshops, Pine Hill (TC)

Dec 10 Super Science Saturday, Newton's Road-Central HS in TC, 10 am

Dec 10, Amvets Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

Dec 11, Elk Lake Community Choir's Christmas Concert at First Presbyterian Church, 4 pm

Dec 11, Pokemon Club at ER Library, 2-4 pm

Dec 11, Santa Claus is coming to The Nest, 5-7 pm

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Dec 12, Holiday Pottery and Wine at Castle Farms, 6 pm

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 14, Twinkle Light Dinner at Castle Farms, 4 pm

Dec 15, Art Workshop: Gift Tags at Art & Connection, 10 am

Dec 15, Sip & Support for the Friends of the ER Library at Cellar, 6 pm

Dec 15, Ladies Night, Downtown Elk Rapids, 5-8 pm

Dec 15, Tiny Traveling Boutique Pop-Up at BOS Wine, 4-8 pm

Dec 16, Art & Connection Workshop: Chalk Pastels Illustrations, 2 pm

Dec 16, Holiday Music at the Music House w/Dave Calendine, 7 pm

Dec 17, Polar Express event at the ER Library, 10:30 am

Dec 17, Santa comes to Elk Rapids, 12-2 pm

Dec 17, Lighting of the Bridges at Grass River Natural Area, 6 pm

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

Dec 21, Twinkle Light Dinner at Castle Farms, 5 pm

Dec 23, Firelit Fridays in Elk Rapids

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Dec 28, Canvas Paint & Sip at Castle Farms, 6 pm

Dec 31, New Year's Eve Ball Drop on River Street

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2023

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

Jan 21, Cocoa Crawl in Elk Rapids

Jan 27, Firelit Fridays on River Street

Feb 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids

Feb 24, Firelit Friday on River Street

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

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

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Tuesday, November 29, ER Council Workshop, 13 Ways Discussion 3:30 pm

Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Thursday, December 1, ER Parks & Rec Meeting, 7 pm

See website for agenda and link

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

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

How To Start an E-commerce Business and Establish Your Online Presence

Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 1:00 pm EST

Learn how to start an E-commerce business and increase your sales by establishing your online presence and driving traffic to your website. 

Read more Register Now

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Friday, December 2nd we are opening our doors ONE LAST TIME for the holiday season! Plus, we are bringing in more local makers and vendors! The market is filled with Christmas decor, gifts, vintage finds, furniture, and much more! Bring your girlfriends, mom, & sisters out to the farm and check off some of your Christmas list! Wine, refreshments, and Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

With this being a uniquely catered event, there will be a $5 charge at the door. Myrtle & Maude's 10937 Elk Lake Rd. Williamsburg (231) 313-1051

Friday & Saturday, Dec 2 & 3

10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Silly Sister’s Pottery

4th Annual Holiday Open Gallery

At SSP’s Gallery/Studio!

A Group Event!



Silly Sister’s Pottery by Denni Moline

Handbuilt Birch Platters by Jan Toscano

Gorgeous Photography by Wendy Petera

Browse All These and More Gorgeous and Artistic Christmas Gifts!

Wine and Christmas Munchies!

Denise B. Moline * Silly Sister's Pottery

11421 Hickin Rd. NW * Rapid City, MI 49676 * 630-408-1405

dbmoline@torchlake.com * sillysisterspottery.net

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

SALE EXTENDED UNTIL 12/31/2022

Acrylic Painting Techniques III with Charles Murphy

December 7 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Twisted Fish Gallery

10443 S. Bayshore Drive

Elk Rapids

Continuing on from the techniques learned in our last Acrylic Workshop, Charles returns for a full day of learning. Grab a friend and make a creative day of it! Lunch is included at the gallery. Spaces are filling, please phone to register #231 264 0123. $150/student, 6 student max.

Acrylic Painting Techniques III

Wednesday, December 7th.

10 am to 5 pm $150/student   6 student max

https://twistedfishgallery.com/event/acrylic-painting-techniques-iii-workshop-with-charles-murphy/

*Both of these workshops accommodate students of all levels.

WATERCOLOR "B.S."

WITH MARY GUNTZVILLER

The B.S. Workshop

Tuesday, November 29th

10 am to 5 pm $150/student   6 student max

This is what Mary calls the "B.S."... the basics of Watercolor techniques and preparation. 

https://twistedfishgallery.com/event/watercolor-b-s-with-mary-guntzviller/

*This workshop accommodates beginner to intermediate students.

LEGACY OF AN ARTIST IS A TRUE GIFT FOR ALL

“Gift of a Lifetime” Exhibit - December 9 - 31, 2022

We all think about the existential question of how we will be remembered when our life comes to an end. For artists, especially visual artists, legacy is a reward inherent in their profession. Their work continues to give joy, expound beauty, enhance aesthetics, lead us to introspection, inspire our own creativity, and release our emotions long after the artist has passed. The late local artist, Joani Braun, was keen to the spirit of giving gifts—often spontaneous and quirky but always from the heart—long before her passing last December. >>Read More

December 2, 9, & 16, 2022, 2 - 4 pm

Join Anne Richards in a fun class 'playing' with pastel chalks. If you like finger painting, you'll love this. I'll teach you how to layer and blend colors. Impress your friends, and yourself, when you take home a beautiful piece of artwork!"

In this 4-part class led by artist Anne Richards, you will learn drawing and color blending techniques with chalk pastels and charcoal pencils. Create a beautiful image that you can frame - makes a great gift!

All materials are included EXCEPT - please bring in an image of your choice (photo, magazine cutout, etc.) that you wish to use as a reference for your chalk illustration.

Ages 18+. Space is limited to 20 people.

4 sessions total.

Fridays, 2 pm - 4 pm, on:

1) Nov. 18th, 2) Dec. 2nd, 3) Dec. 9th 4) Dec. 16th

Free ($75 value) - our workshops are our gift to the community.

Donations to support our programs are accepted, or pay it forward in your community - we would love to hear about it!

RSVP REQUIRED by 5 pm the day before the event.

Email: info@artandconnection.org Call: 231-498-2522

PINE HILL NURSERY HOLIDAY GREENS WORKSHOPS

TORCH LAKE LOCATION: 886 US 31 NORTH, KEWADIN

CREATE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL WREATH ($55), PORCH POT ($55), OR CENTERPIECE ($35) IN THE FUN-FILLED WORKSHOP. PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER AT (231) 599-2824.

WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT 11 AM AND 2 PM

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY DECEMBER 2, 3, 4

GRAVE BLANKETS CAN BE MADE AT EITHER CLASS ON

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3.

WHAT TO BRING: CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE GREENHOUSE SO WE RECOMMEND DRESSING IN LAYERS. PLEASE BRING GLOVES AND PRUNERS.

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TRAVERSE CITY LOCATION: 1126 CARVER ST, TRAVERSE CITY

CREATE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL WREATH OR PORCH POT IN THIS FUN-FILLED WORKSHOP. THE COST TO MAKE EITHER ITEM IS $55. PLEASE CALL TO REGISTER AT (231) 941-1808.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT 11 AM FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 3, 9, 10

WHAT TO BRING: CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE GREENHOUSE SO WE RECOMMEND DRESSING IN LAYERS. PLEASE BRING GLOVES AND PRUNERS.

Get your holiday shopping done at The Pull Barn featuring Michigan artists and creative vendors selling unique pieces

Come support Project Graduation at Trivia Night!

Game format: Fast paced trivia questions testing your general knowledge.

Doors at 6:00, game starts at 6:30. No pre-registration required!

Trivia! Prizes! Snacks! Fun!

Short's Pull Barn * 211 Industrial Park Drive * Elk Rapids

Save the date!

Santa is coming to The Nest Sunday, December 11,

5 pm-7 pm with goodie bags for the kids!

The Nest

5085 Shanty Creek Rd Bellaire

(231) 533-9000

TOYS FOR TOTS LOCAL COLLECTION SITE

EDWARD JONES office

 at 100 River Street, Unit 2, Elk Rapids

9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday

9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday

 November 20, 2022, to December 16, 2022

For more information call Lisa at (231) 264-9433

ALL toys collected here STAY in Antrim County

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

Shanty Creek Resort's Dead On Tuning will be hosting a ski/snowboard tuning pop-up shop at Ethanology on Sunday, December 4 & Sunday, December 18.

Get your fill while you wait for experienced technicians to get your skis or board ready for the season with our Mississippi Half Step Sharpen/Wax for just $25.

Friday, December 16, 2022, 7:00-8:30 pm

Holiday Music Celebration



Kick off your family Holiday celebration at the Music House Museum on Friday, December 16th. with a very special Concert/Sing-a-long of your favorite seasonal music with organist Dave Calendine leading the fun on the ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer theater organ. >>Read More

To purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/3EN5ec1

Music House Museum 🎹7377 US 31 N. 🎵Williamsburg 🎹(231) 938-9300

We had so much fun last year (even though we had to postpone it for a day!) that we're doing it again this year. We'll have a table at Cellar 152 Pub and Provisions on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. Find out more about the Friends and meet some of our members.

Tiny Traveling Boutique Ladies Night Pop-Up at BOS Wine

Thursday, December 15, 4:00-8:00 pm

Ladies' night in Elk Rapids is such a fun annual event!

Tiny Traveling Boutique is collaborating with Bos Wine once again for this fun night.

Come Sip Wine, Shop, and support TWO of your favorite Ames Street businesses

Check postings for a sneak peek of fun styles for the holiday season!

BOS Wine 🍷135 Ames Street 🍷Elk Rapids🍷 boswine.com

~ November Special

Specials w/ Adrian

~ Men's Cuts $22

~ Kid's Cuts $20

Bellanina Facelift Massage - 75 Minutes

A holistic approach targeting the facial muscles and skin. It helps restore muscle tone and elasticity and improves the effects of aging.

~ 20% off 1st Visit w/ Amanda

~ 15% off Spa Treatments w/ Amanda

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

Savings and Freebies

10 Days for $10

Starting today, anyone can sign up for unlimited classes for a period of 10 days starting anytime from now until December 31. This includes all weekday Bodywise morning fitness classes offered at 508 Elm Street (The Lighthouse).        Click here to learn more!

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Winter Art Class - Tracery

Saturday, December 3, 2022 - 1:00 pm (2hrs), $10 per person

It's the time of the year when nature makes its own tracery - bare branches of trees, tracks in the snow, drooping ferns, and raven or eagle silhouettes in the sky. Explore nature's creations at Grass River and create your own tracery using mixed media, like sketching, watercolors, and pastels. Register Online Here.

Community Conversation about the Grass River December 7, 2022

Grass River Natural Area, Inc. (GRNA) and Three Lakes Association (TLA) invite Antrim County residents and other interested parties to a Community Conversation about the Grass River on Wednesday, December 7^th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Grass River Center, 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire. At the meeting, GRNA and TLA will update attendees on the river’s health and its possible future, as well as listen to the community’s observations and concerns. >> Read More

The Elk Rapids Golf Course is partnering again with Norte Youth Cycling to groom cross-country ski trails on the green. This season will be the third winter! Many thanks to Gene Davis, superintendent for the golf course and the ski grooming volunteers!

Trails will be open as soon as enough snow covers the green. So, there's time to sign up to help! We need volunteer ski groomers. To inquire, please get in touch with Lauren at Lauren@norteyouthcycling.org.

SHARE LOVE BEYOND CHRISTMAS WHEN YOU GIVE AT A RED KETTLE 

The Salvation Army of Petoskey has kicked off the 2022 holiday season. Red Kettles can be found at various locations throughout Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties until Christmas Eve. This year's funds not only support the increasing need for year-round programs and services such as financial assistance, children's and senior programs but also support the renovations needed for a new facility that will accommodate the expansion of programs and services to meet the ever-increasing need for years to come. Please donate at your local Red Kettle, or online at SAPetoskey.org to share your love beyond Christmas! 

🔔BELL RINGERS NEEDED IN ELK RAPIDS

Looking for people to ring this weekend in Elk Rapids

Please reach out to Carol Pickard who is the bell-ringing coordinator for the Salvation Army if you are able to help this very worthy cause. (231) 939-8008. Thank You!

Help Real Estate One raise funds for the Community Cupboard in Elk Rapids on Giving Tuesday, November 29th. Online ordering is open now. Thank you to our partners Jac's Parlor, River St Market, and Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen for your soup donations!

Elk Lake Community Choir's

Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 11, 2022, 4:00 pm

First Presbyterian Church | 404 Spruce Street

Elk Rapids | (231) 264-8167

Lions to Host Free Community Dinner

Saturday, December 3, 2022

The Elk Rapids Lions Club will be hosting its Annual Free Community Dinner from 4-6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (new location due to school construction). All are invited to stop by and enjoy a traditional dinner of ham, potatoes, vegetables, salad, drinks, and dessert.

St. Paul’s is located at 403 Traverse St. (corner of Spruce St.) in Elk Rapids. The dinner will be held on the lower level, and elevator access is available from the front street entrance.



While the dinner is free, the Lions will be accepting donations of canned goods for ACTS and the Elk Rapids Community Cupboard. For more information, contact Dave Lein at 231-620-5707

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

Library Events

Starting this week! Our Friday Storytime has been so busy we decided to add another session. Join us Thursdays @ 1:30 for Busy-Bodies Storytime with music and movement. Our Thursday sessions will be the same stories as the Friday 10:30 story time, which is more sensory friendly. No registration, just drop in.

“Raven Hill provides children and families alike a place for scientific exploration that is incredibly valuable for developing minds. Whether sparking an interest in science or providing a day of fun while exploring the exhibits, Raven Hill is a priceless asset to the Northern Michigan community.”—Charlie Dyer. This #GivingTuesday you can support Raven Hill Discovery Center by simply donating. Alternatively, consider giving a membership or gift certificate to family, friends, teachers, and colleagues. On November 29, 2022, Raven Hill is participating in the Global Day of Giving as an opportunity for you to give back and help our children learn, create, grow and play in preparation for whatever the future brings. Your support on #GivingTuesday – and every day – helps us meet our mission to provide a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts. Donations and memberships are available in person, by email at info@miravenhill.org, by phone 231-536-3369, and online at http://www.miravenhill.org

Shop a selection of winter clothing and

holiday decor!

Get Ready...ACTS will host its first online auction and fundraiser this Giving Tuesday, November 29th!

Stay tuned for more details.

Read This Weeks Newsletter

Thrift Store Hours

Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 pm

Saturday 10 - 3 pm

Thrift Store 231-938-2990

ACTS * 8925 M-72 E. * WILLIAMSBURG

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