Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

January 23, 2023

Chain of Lakes Area

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

WINTER HOURS ARE, TUES-WED-THURS 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Please join us as we celebrate the re-opening of Chef Chuck's carrying on the tradition of Chef Charles making great pizzas, sandwiches, and salads!



Saturday, January 28. 2023 at Noon

Chef Chuck's is located at

147 River Street 🍕 Elk Rapids

(231) 264-8901

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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Jan 25, Wonder Wednesdays! at the ER Library, 3:30-5 pm

Jan 26, Fly Tyin Thursday at Ethanology, 6-8:30 pm

Jan 26, Cornhole Tournament at the DAM Shop, 6 pm

Jan 27, Ames St Cafe SMASH BURGER Dinner at BOS Wine, 5:30 - 7 pm

*Jan 27, Firelit Fridays on River Street, NOW COMBINED W/CHILI-COOK-OFF ON FEB. 18, 12-3 pm

Jan 28, RIBBON CUTTING AT CHEF CHUCKS', at NOON

Jan 28, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

Jan 29, Brunch Fundraiser @ First Presbyterian, 11:30 am

Jan 29, Chocolate, Cheese, and Wine @Waterfire Vineyard, 1-4 pm

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Jan 31, ER Rotary Blood Drive @ Amvets, 1-6 pm

Jan 31, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 - 6:30 pm

Jan 31, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Feb 1, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Feb 2, Paint & Pour Party for Antrim County High Tea for Breast Prevention at Blue Pelican, 5:30 pm.

Feb 3, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Feb 4, Amvet's Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

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Feb 9, Norte Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Feb 9, Fly Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology, 6-8:30 pm

Feb 11, Newton's Road ER Community Pop-up at DAM Shop, 10 am

Feb 11, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisan's Market, 9 am-1 pm

Feb 11, Flower Power Hour, Golden Hill Farms at Short's Pull Barn, 12 pm

Feb 11, Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm

Feb 11, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

Feb 11, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant, 6 pm

Feb 12, Pokemon Club at the ER District Library, 2-4 pm

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

Feb 14, Aphrodisiac Beer Dinner at Short's Pull Barn, 5:30 pm

Feb 15, Business After Hours at the DAM Shop

FIber/Internet Presentation, 5-7 pm

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

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

Feb 17, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

Feb 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids + Firelit Fun, 12- 3 pm

Feb 18, Pica and Chown at Music House Museum, 7 pm

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Feb 22, Wonder Wednesday! at the ER Library, 3:30-5 pm

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

Feb 24, Firelit Friday on River Street

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

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Feb 28, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 - 6:30 pm

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

Mar 1, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Mar 3, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Mar 4, Amvet's Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

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Mar 9, Fly Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology 6-8:30 pm

Mar 11, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans Market, 9 am - 1 pm.

Mar 11,Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm

Mar 11, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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

Mar 14, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

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

Mar 17, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Tuesday, Jan 24, ER Planning Commission, 7:00 pm

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions

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/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MichiganBusiness.org

Ann Arbor SPARK offers free classes on creating an inclusive workplace

Ann Arbor SPARK will offer a series of free classes on creating an inclusive workplace environment for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Inclusive Workplace Series builds on one offered last year, according to Kristine Nash-Wong, director of entrepreneurial services at SPARK East.

"We added information on inclusive leadership, allyship and intervention," Nash-Wong says.

She adds that classes will continue to provide information on unconscious bias, cultural competency, and awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion........ Continue Reading

Pure Michigan Tourism Industry Update

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Tax Filing Requirements for Small Businesses in Mandarin - 小企业的税务申报要求 - 普通话讲座

Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 12:00pm EST

这个网上讲座将会以普通话进行, 我们会讨论以下内容. This webinar is presented in Mandarin for our Mandarin-speaking clients.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

SEO Marketing For Small Business Websites

Tuesday, January 24, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

If you are not focused on SEO marketing, you should be. It's critical to customers finding your business online.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Why Mentoring Matters: Grow Your Business with SCORE

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 3:00 pm EST

Mentors play a vital role in the success of your business. If are not working with a mentor, you need to start today!

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Turn Your Invention Into A Product and Bring It to Market

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Learn how to turn your invention into a product or service, start a business and begin earning royalties.

A NEW WORKFORCE SOLUTION FOR

ALL MICHIGAN BUSINESSES

EMERGESKILLED

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An effective DEI strategy is an incredibly important benefit for your company. When employees feel valued and appreciated it strengthens your workforce. Join us for a discussion on ‘2023 Diversity and Inclusion Trends’, part of our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Series (DE&I). Register for our virtual event today! http://bit.ly/3Xq14yz

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Employment Opportunity

Village Clerk

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS! WHAT A FUN COCOA DAY!

Deadline for submitting an application to the Traverse City Horse Show for this great charity program is January 31, 2023

Traverse City Horse Shows looks forward to offering their Charity Ticket Program and once again being able to share events with local families, visitors, and show jumping fans. The program, launched in 2022, is designed to welcome spectators and the community while providing an avenue to give back to regional charities.

TCHS is currently accepting charities to participate in the ticket program for 2023. Interested organizations click here for more info!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScL9hE4Azei5p.../viewform

Re-scheduled from January 20, 2023

Space For Lease

95 Lake Street, Elk Rapids

Conveniently located Office/Retail suite available in Elk Rapids township. This property includes 750 square feet, a separate bathroom, and parking.

For more information call Tom at 313 645-4936.

The Torch Lake Bed & Breakfast L.L.C.

4417 Trillium Ridge Central Lake, Michigan

www.torchlakebb.com 231-599-3400

Now Taking Reservation for 2023

Open from May to November

ESCAPE TO PERFECTION, ESCAPE TO THE TORCH LAKE BED & BREAKFAST!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Thursday Night Corn Hole at the DAM! Located at 118 Bridge Street in Elk Rapids.

Smash Burgers THIS FRIDAY (January 27)! Casual Friday night wine dinners, partnering wine local restaurants and chefs and enjoying good wine and company. We are asking for tickets/RSVPs in advance so we can plan for food and seating, click the link below for yours. We hope to see you there!

https://www.exploretock.com/.../tgif-wine-dinner-smash...

BOS WINE 🍷135 Ames St.🍔 Elk Rapids boswine.com

Waterfire Vineyard🍷 12180 Sutter Rd. 🧀Kewadin🍫 (231) 498-2753

Music House Museum Concert

with Chown and Pico

Saturday, February 18, 7:00 pm

The Music House is thrilled to welcome back two of our favorite local performers, Miriam Pico and David Chown, for a very special concert on February 18 at 7:00 pm at the Music House Museum Tickets for the event can be purchased at MyNorth Tickets for $25.00...Continue Reading.

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:

• 1/24 Healing Through Art
• 1/25 Creative Journal Writing
• 1/26 Valentine Gnome
• 1/27 Intro to Sculptural Wood Carving

NEWS FLASH TO OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE ELK RAPIDS AREA!

ART RAPIDS has an exciting offer from the REID FAMILY FOUNDATION. If we can raise up to $10,000 by January 31, 2023, it will be matched by this new Elk Rapids non-profit that owns ART AND CONNECTION off US 31 South.

 *ART RAPIDS is the non-profit that has been providing arts/cultural experiences to the Elk Rapids area since 2006, and provider of the WALK OF ART SCULPTURE PARK in the Antrim County Day Park on S. Bayshore Dr. that is approaching its 10-year stay in the park. Our 2023 goal is to focus our non-profit on the sustainability of the WALK OF ART SCULPTURE PARK.

* For a decade, this project has become a destination location for residents and visitors alike. Silently, it has been a contributor to the Elk Rapids economy with an estimated 10,000 visits annually as it is open year round!!

*Several of our sculptures have been recently purchased by other municipalities (Cadillac and Cheboygan) for their public art projects and private citizens for their personal collections. We now have musicians reaching out to perform in our annual free Concert in the Park as they love the venue.

*Local school classroom visits and a summer Kids Clay Camp introduce youth to the outdoor blend of sculpture and nature.

* ART RAPIDS only funding source at this time is our annual donor campaign to our local and visiting supporters.

If you are a business owner in the area who values and recognizes the contribution that arts/culture availability brings to our area, please consider contributing back to invest in the sustainability of WALK OF ART!

*A check can be made to ART RAPIDS, PO BOX 301, 49629 – website: artrapids.net for PayPal or cc payments.  THANK YOU!

Wildflower Soapworks Soap-Making Classes

Call 231-264-8000 to reserve a space

Located at 117 River St. in Elk Rapids

Classes will be offered thru March

Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant * 2535 N. Main St., * Central Lake, MI (231) 544-2583

Wine tastings now every Thursday at the Village Market

in Elk Rapids from 4-6 pm with Kim!

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

Two great specials at Pearl's until Memorial Day

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen 🦐617 Ames St 🍺Elk Rapids (231) 264-0531

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

“GREEN INTENTIONS” DISPLAY BY GREEN ELK RAPIDS AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER

The Elk Rapids Government Center is currently hosting Green Elk Rapids “Green Intensions” display. This is a highly informative display that was featured at the Dennos Museum April-October 2022 and is expected to travel to other locations throughout the year.

Please stop in at 315 Bridge St. between the hours of 9-3 Monday – Friday to view this fantastic work put together by the volunteers of Green Elk Rapids.

January ~ Monday Dinner Specials

5:30 - 7:00 pm $10

January 2nd - Tacos, etc

January 9th - Soup and a Sandwich

January 16th - Meatloaf

January 23rd - Breakfast for Dinner

January 30th - Lasagna

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

2023 New Year Special!



We offer classes for all levels of ability. Check out our website at elkrapidsyogaflow.com

NEW CLASS YIN + FLOW BEGINS ON MONDAY MORNINGS STARTING

JANUARY 23, 2023 @ 10:30 am

Yin + Flow replaces the Beginner Plus class

Monthly Sound Journey with Rebecca

First Thursday of the Month

February 2, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 pm ~ $25

Think of it as an experience where sound can be used to transport you to a dream-like state of vibrational healing.⁠

This class sold out within hours when first offered. We want everyone to have an opportunity to experience this amazing opportunity. www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

(Formerly Hairport Salon & Spa)

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

Hello Elk Rapids,

My name is Amanda Kilborn, and I'm a massage therapist and aesthetician with 22 years of experience in the spa industry. I am happy to be working in the Elk Rapids neighborhood and continue to look forward to meeting the members of the community. 

January 2023 Special ~ Book a massage or facial and receive 2nd service of equal value at 50% off. 

Happy New Year!

Beginning a new year is the perfect time to make lasting healthy changes. You have a clean slate that is wide open for possibilities and success. 

Bodywise is here to help you feel better faster with services that work! It's easy to join. I look forward to hearing from you.

A Great Time to Sign-up

Health is our most important investment. Bodywise has the services to make your health journey simple and fun. Start today!

Click here to learn more and to sign up!

Nakwema Trailway

Torch Lake Township

We Need Your Input

To help kick off the preliminary design of the Nakwema Trailway in Torch Lake Township, we are seeking public input via an online survey. We want to hear from you about meaningful community connections, desired uses, what excites you, questions you may have, and more. This information will inform routing and additional planning and design considerations for the trail in Torch Lake Township.

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

NMC Wildlife Tracking

Wednesday January 25 (NMC livestream) & Friday January 27 (In Person at GRNA), 9:00am (2 hrs)

Winter is a perfect time of year to learn the art and science of tracking animals, with snow providing a great medium for preserving tracks. On day one of this course, we'll discover how to identify tracks of northern Michigan mammals to the species level, discuss gait and animal movement patterns, and learn how to glean information like an animal's direction, speed, and when it traveled through the area, all from its tracks. On day two, we'll practice our new skills on an outdoor tracking adventure in the forests and wetlands of the Grass River Natural Area. Dress for the weather on day two. Register through NMC HERE.

Delicious brunch at First Presbyterian Church prepared by the families of the students going on the Alaska Mission Trip!

Free will donations will be accepted for the trip.

First Presbyterian Church * 404 Spruce St. * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8167

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.

The Community Cupboard is looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping please call Pam Coleman at 847-445-8239 or email her at erccfood@gmail.com. In addition to needing assistance every other Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:45 pm and Friday from 7:30-9:45 am there is a need for help with deliveries, pick up of donated food, and other miscellaneous tasks.  Thank you!

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

Come to ERDL after school Wednesday, January 25 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and explore all things gravity and ramps! We will be building ramps, marble mazes, racing cars, and more! This event is for school-aged kids and there will be snacks! Next month (February 22nd) we will be exploring circuits!

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

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

Norte Balance Bikes is back for 2023. Here is the link to register. It is FREE. Preschoolers in Miss Lee, Miss Dart, and Miss Lenni's classrooms will get balance bikes with their class. If your child attends one of these classrooms but does not attend on that day, You may bring and stay with your child for the balance bike class. Balance Bike Registration Please register by January 20 as we need a minimum of 10 to run the way to grow the balance bike class.

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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.

Read January 22, 2023 Newsletter

Lots of 🧡Valentine's items to choose from at ACTS 🧡



Acme Meijer has chosen ACTS as the recipient for their "Winter Simply Give" Program Runs: 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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