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Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
August 3, 2020
Chain of Lakes Area
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Governor Whitmer Amends MI Safe Start Order to Limit Indoor Gatherings, Save Lives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2020
Governor Whitmer Amends MI Safe Start Order to Limit Indoor Gatherings, Save Lives
Statewide, bars are closed for indoor service and indoor gatherings are restricted to no more than 10 people
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under the Safe Start Order, starting July 31, 2020, statewide indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people and bars will be closed for indoor service across the state, including in Regions 6 and 8.
“As we see COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Michiganders cannot afford to drop our guard. We must take every step possible to saave lives, protect the brave men and women on the front lines, and avoid overwhelming our healthcare system while we continue to combat COVID-19,” said Governor Whitmer. “After seeing a resurgence in cases connected to social gatherings across the state, we must further limit gatherings for the health of our community and economy. By taking these strong actions, we will be better positioned to get our children back into classrooms and avoid a potentially devastating second wave.”
COVID-19’s resurgence is closely associated with super-spreading events at large social gatherings, often attended by young people. An outbreak at a Lansing bar has resulted in 187 infections; more than 50 cases have been linked to a single house party in Saline; and a sandbar party at Torch Lake over the July 4 weekend led to at least 43 confirmed cases. Therefore, Executive Order 2020-160 limits statewide indoor gatherings to 10 people or less and, across most of the state, limits outdoor gatherings to 100. (The outdoor gathering limits will remain at 250 in Regions 6 and 8.)
Executive Order 2020-160 also orders that bars in every region, including those in regions 6 and 8, must close for indoor service if they earn more than 70% of their gross receipts from sales of alcoholic beverages.
Under the governor’s orders, Detroit casinos will also be allowed to open on August 5, but their occupancy will be limited to 15% capacity. Casinos must also, among other things, conduct a daily entry screening protocol for customers and employees, temperature screening. Casinos must require patrons to wear a face covering, except while eating or drinking or for identification purposes.
Executive Order 2020-160 will rescind Executive Orders 2020-110, 2020-115, 2020-120, 2020-133, and 2020-143.
To view Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, click the links below:
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Tuesday
August 4, 2020
Hours: 7:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.
Mail in ballots can be dropped off at the ER Township Office or in the dropbox outside by entryway.
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Public Meetings
Stay Informed of Your Community
Monday, August 3, 6:00 p.m. School Board Meeting
Virtual
Monday, August 3, 7:00 p.m. Village Council Meeting Virtual
Thursday, August 6, 7:00 p.m. Parks & Rec. Meeting
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Friday, August 7, 2020
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The U.S. Census Mobile Questionnaire Assistance will be available at the
Elk Rapids Rotary Park Pavilion for our community!
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~~ New Members Featured ~~
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Acme Fall Festival
(231) 994-3684
Stay tuned for the Acme Drive In Movie Theater Night on October 3, 2020 at Flint Fields!
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A & M Beauty Professionals
Bellaire, MI 49615
(989) 619-4208
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Shop your favorite foods--fresh produce, meat, fish, honey, syrup and so much more--just as you always have! This summer will be a little different: please send only one shopper per family, wear a mask, and follow distancing and traffic flow guidelines.
List of vendors that have signed up... some may not be here every week.
Altonen Orchards * Amy Kate Designs/Lady Aberlin Soap Co. * BMG Enterprise (Blueberries) * Bear Earth Herbals * Boss Mouse * Charlevoix Moon Wine * Countryside Gardens * Erickson Family Farms * Fainting Robin Farm * Farmer White's * Gallagher Centennial Farm * Grateful Kitchen (GF) * Guntzviller's * Hammond's Pure Hone * Hillside Harvest Farm * Ken's Fresh Fish * MY TCBD * Natalie's Petals * Ol' Geezer Soups * Northern Growin * Ona Mission Honey Farm * Out of the Woods Farm * Pine Hill Nursery * Providence Farm * Rural Good * Saltless Sea Creamery * Shortie's * Silver Star Goods * Sobremesa Tamales * The Farm at Cherry Hill * Undertoe Farm (pre-order pickup only) * Walk Around Ranch * Water's Edge Sweet Tooth * Winnie's Originals.
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Congratulations
Red Hot Winners!
More than 12,000 people voted in MyNorth’s 2020 Red Hot Best competition, and if you were one of them, you saw we’ve changed it up. After more than a decade of sharing the winners in each category for Northern Michigan as a whole, we decided to dig into 11 different regions and discover the best in each unique area.
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$4.5 Million in Small Business Restart Program Dollars for COVID-19 Recovery Efforts in Northwest Michigan
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI – Through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), more than $4.5 million in Michigan Small Business Restart Program dollars will be available to support Northwest Michigan small businesses as they work to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. All grants will be between $10,000-$20,000 each and can be used as working capital to support payroll expenses, rent, utility expenses, or other similar expenses. The application period for the competitive grant program will run from
July 15 through August 5.
Networks Northwest will administer grants in the 10-county region in close partnership with area economic development agencies. Local economic development professionals will review all applications received and distribute the grants to ensure industry diversity and impact in every county across the region. Grants will be awarded in mid-September.
"Too many small businesses have been faced with significant economic hardship over the last few months, including challenges with cash flow and resources to support working families in the region," said Networks Northwest CEO Matt McCauley. "I am proud of Northwest Michigan's resiliency thus far and fully anticipate our economy getting back to growth and investment in large part because of the direct, in the community, assistance provided by The Alliance for Economic Success, Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, MEDC, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Northwest Michigan Works!, Northwest Small Business Development Center, and Traverse Connect "
Lisa Leedy, Executive Director of The Alliance for Economic Success, said, "As the backbone of our communities, small businesses in northern Michigan create prosperity, so we at AES are proud to be part of a team supporting the program to help them through these unprecedented times."
To qualify for grant support, businesses must meet the following criteria, based on statutory requirements for the program:
- A business or nonprofit that can demonstrate it is affected by the COVID-19 emergency
- Needs working capital to support eligible expenses
- Demonstrates an income loss as a result of the COVID-19 emergency
- Has not received a grant through the Michigan Strategic Fund's Michigan Small Business Relief Program previously
Andy Hayes, President of The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance said, "The NLEA is excited about this opportunity to assist companies in our area. We appreciate the efforts from the MEDC, the Governor and our legislators. These are tough times for sure, and these grants will help provide meaningful dollars to companies as we work through the challenges caused by COVID-19."
Stacie Bytwork, President of The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, said, "The Manistee area is excited to be able to participate in this process again. It was extremely important for our businesses in the first round and we want to thank the MEDC and legislators for another opportunity to have a greater impact."
Networks Northwest anticipates that approximately 300 businesses across the region will benefit from this program. Additionally, by statute, at least 30 percent of the competitive grants awarded under the program must be to women-owned, minority-owned, or veteran-owned eligible businesses. Statewide, $100 million in grants are being made available through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, which is being funded through the federal CARES Act.
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$8.55 Million in COVID-19 Workplace
Safety Grants Available
With employers across the state working to keep their employees, customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan has launched the Michigan COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses matching funds of up to $10,000 to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through the purchase of safety and health-related equipment and training in response to COVID-19. Grant applications will be available until
Friday, August 7, 2020
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$1.25 Million in New Grant Funding Available from Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Assist Michigan’s Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
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CARES Act Dollars to Support Small Businesses in Michigan
Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 690 which will deploy more than $880 million in federal CARES Act funding to support COVID-19 response actions across the state. Key investments within the supplemental budget bill include: $100 million in small business restart grants to help small business owners, $60 million in rental assistance and eviction diversion; and $10 million in MIOSHA grants for protections to keep workers safe on the job.
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Toolkit Available for Businesses to Protect Workers and the Public
To further protect workers and the community, Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order
2020-147
announced last week reiterates that businesses who are open to the public must refuse entry and service to individuals who fail to comply with wearing a face covering. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has provided a toolkit to help businesses protect their workers and the public while remaining safely open. LEO and the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) have a set of online resources at
Michigan.gov/COVIDWorkplaceSafety
that provides guidelines, posters for employees and customers, factsheets, educational videos and a
reopening checklist
to keep workplaces safe.
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COVID-19 Small Business Support Webinars
Thurs. August 6, 12:00 p.m.
What a Business is Worth
Looking to sell a business? How much should you sell it for?
Looking to buy a business? What is a fair purchase price?
Part 2 of our "Buying or Selling a Business" webinar series will help you answer these questions. Whatever side of the transaction you're on, the information covered in this webinar can help you meet the buyer or seller at a common ground.
(NOTE: It is beneficial to have viewed the previous webinar in the series, but not essential.)
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Click on list below for all sites that have the up to date information on COVID-19 and Business Assistance.
Lists are now available on website: www.elkrapidschamber.org
FOR COVID-19- RESOURCE INFORMATION:
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MICHIGANDERS CAN GIVE ENERGY INPUT AT VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES
You’re invited to a series of virtual public open houses Consumers Energy is hosting to gather suggestions for its
Clean Energy Plan
, which will eliminate coal and help achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
At the open houses, Consumers Energy experts will share information and take questions and comments. Consumers Energy wants to hear what you think.
The first session is Tue. Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. and will focus on the Clean Energy Plan. Visit
www.MICleanEnergy.com
for links to join the event. The open house is scheduled to last about 45 minutes.
Additional open houses are slated for:
- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Road to Renewable Energy
- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Protecting Our Planet
- 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: A Smarter Energy Future
The public input will help inform Consumers Energy’s suggested Clean Energy Plan updates to the Michigan Public Service Commission in June 2021
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Upcoming webinars are up on our
SCORE Mentors
website, which can be viewed here:
Re-Opening and Staying Open - How to Assess the Past 60 Days and Prepare for What's Next.
Thursday, August 6, 2020 1:00pm EDT
If you’re like many businesses, you are probably working overtime to navigate the ever-changing landscape created by C19.
Read more
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Stand Up for Great Lakes Completes the Chain of Lakes on Paddle Boards on August 1st
Group raises over twelve thousand for the Paddle Antrim and the
Chain of Lakes Water Trail
Stand Up for Great Lakes successfully paddled the entire Chain of Lakes. Starting at Six Mile lake, near Ellsworth and ending at Elk Rapids Rotary park. The journey began at 5:30 AM and ended at 9:30 PM and was 50 miles in length.
The guys were not alone on this paddle, they were joined by over 50 paddlers for different sections along with numerous boats and hundreds of people cheering on from shores. “This one was so unique” says Kwin Morris of Elk Rapids. “Normally we are all alone out there but it was so awesome to have people join us for this one. It showed how much people care about the chain”. Four paddlers Jeff Guy, Kwin Morris, Joe Lorenz and Grant Piering started from the beginning and made it all the way to the finish. Joe Short of Shorts Brewing started with the group and made it over 40 miles before hanging up the towel..........
CONTINUE READING
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Great Lakes Equestrian Festival This Week!
Spectators are not allowed at this time
Check website and facebook for updates
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Free
Ideal Protein
Call for Meeting Options
Tuesday August 4, 2020 @ 5:30 p.m.
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.
Admission is free, but please RSVP, call 231-264-0700.
Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker
Elk Rapids Skin & Laser Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
(Mon. Aug 3 in Traverse City, Thurs. Aug. 6 in Petoskey)
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The MUDHEADS
~ Live Model Painting ~
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
On the Beach at Veteran's Memorial Park
In the tradition of Charles Hawthornes 1890's Cape School of Art in Providencetown, 10 local artists will recreate the method of painting in the bright sunlight using only broad patterns of light and shade, leaving all facial details to the imagination, hence the nickname Mudheads.
Come watch the creative process in person (all social distance rules apply).
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Waterfire Vineyards * 12180 Sutter Rd., Kewadin, MI 49648
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STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN
We are happy you are here and thank you for your patronage. Please do your part to stay safe and keep Elk Rapids open!
As Elk Rapids and Antrim County begin reopening retail, restaurants, and other allowable activities on Friday, May 22, 2020 (as authorized under Executive Order 2020-92), residents and second homeowners are asked to Stay Safe to Stay Open. Continuing to keep our community safe by honoring Our Commitment to Community.
As you enter our Elk Rapids Community, you are confirming that you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms and that you agree to follow the above Commitments.
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Together, we can be a model for the State of Michigan and allow economic recovery in our region, without risking the health of our residents or capacity of the regions’ healthcare system. We are all dependent on one another to prevent the further spread of COVID-19
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Elk Rapids Yoga Flow Now Offering Classes at the Beach!
Happy Summer!
We are moving two of our outside classes to the beach at Memorial Park next week and for the rest of the summer. The area by the playground offers shade while still being close enough to the water. Weather permitting, you will be notified by email 1.5 hours prior to class if cancelled.
Tuesday: 9:00 am Vinyasa with Mary
Wednesday: 9:30 am Strength & Flexibility with Janet
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You can go straight to the beach area, no need to stop at the studio.
We hope you will find beach yoga, as all classes, inspiring and peaceful while combining traditional yoga philosophy with asana and pranayama.
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FREE
Yoga Classes Offered on August 8 and 22 at 9:00 a.m.
We are offering two FREE Saturday morning Hatha yoga classes in August. Both classes will be geared to accommodate all levels of practice and will be practiced outside to ensure everyone’s safety.
These classes will be taught by our newest teacher, Lauren Hybza, RYT 200.
Come back to your practice and help us welcome Lauren with this traditional Hatha yoga practice
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Summer Concert Series
@ the Harbor
Come join us at the harbor for our sunset concerts. Bring your chairs, a snack, and enjoy the music.
Entertainment line-up:
August 16; Escaping Pavement 7-9 pm
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Elk Rapids Harbor Day
65-year Dedication/Recognition
Saturday, August 8, 2020
- 10:30am - Village Proclamation presentation
- 11:00am - Recognition of Harbor Day Marshal and commemoration of Harbor ground breaking
- 10:00am to 4:00pm – boat display, artist in action, sales and information booth – upper harbor
- Historical Society display – Blesma Pavilion
- 1:30pm - United States Coast Guard Fly Over
- 1:35pm - Blessing of the Harbor
- Dock decorating contest begins
- 2:00pm - Dinghy parade
- At your leisure…. Walk Elk Rapids
- At your leisure… Bike Elk Rapids
- At your leisure… Paddle Elk Rapids
- 4:30 - prize drawings at Upper Harbor
- Dusk – boat lighting
Information Booth located at upper harbor
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History Flyer
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Maps for walk, bike, drive, paddle Elk Rapids
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Booklet of historical sites throughout Elk Rapids
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65
th
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Harbor Days swag for sale
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Meet Gordon
Order online – 65 yr. logo apparel or swag
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Virtual Parade (2019)
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Virtual Fireworks
Thank you premier sponsor – Village Market
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2020 Buttons are available at Wildflower Soapworks, Bayfront Beach and Bike,
Swim To You and Harbor Wear
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WILLIAMSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Tentatively, Aug. 10-12
th
, 5 – 8 pm at the church.
Open for children ages 4 years old thru 5th Grade.
Pre-registration is required and starts July 20
th
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God’s Helping Hands, Inc. will be doing their puppet
Ministry to present The Gospel. To register your child call the church office & leave a message,or visit the website to print the registration form and mail it back.
Space is limited
.
Social distancing and face coverings will be observed by the Leaders & kids 5 & up.
Williamsburg United Methodist Church ® 5750 Williamsburg Rd Williamsburg, MI 49690
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Torch Lake Protection Alliance
Annual Membership Meeting
August 4, 2020 7-9 pm
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Elk Rapids District Library ~ August Newsletter
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Harbor Cafe'
Our famous Cherries and Cream French Toast is here.
The local cherries from
Rennie Orchards
are ready. Starting Monday, July 13 through ... whenever the cherries are done for the season.. we will have be serving this delicious breakfast.
Big thank you to the folks at
Rennie’s
!!
129 River St. * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8700
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Back To College / School / Home School
Styling Tool Sale
All Blow Dryers, Curling Irons, Flat Irons, and Brushes
50% Off ~ While Supplies Last ~ Call (231) 264-8184 to place an order or speak with your stylist at your appointment
404 Bridge St. Elk Rapids, Mi 49629 (231) 264-8184
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Music House Museum * 7377 U.S. 31 N. * Williamsburg
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Happy Hour with David Chown
Wed. August 5 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
David Chown performs live from the Music House Museum, in a virtual fund raising event for this wonderful venue. The music will begin at 5:00, and David will be playing the museum's 9 foot concert Baldwin piano.
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HARBOR FITNESS
IS OPEN!
Located conveniently at 115 Ames St., Suite F in Elk Rapids.
Local gym is staffed Mon - Fri
9 am - 1 pm. or call for an appointment for other times.
Members have access 24/7. #getStrongER * (231) 498-2224
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Castle Farms is Open for Self-Guided Tours
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Masks must be worn on site by all guests over the age of 2.
• Social distancing of at least 6ft is required for those not from your own household.
• Our Welcome Center and Gift Shop has a maximum capacity of 25 people at a time.
• At this time, we are not offering guided tours or tram rides.
• Hand sanitizer stations have been placed around the Castle for guest safety.
You can expect our staff to be doing our part as well, by wearing masks and social distancing. We're excited to see you!
Upcoming Events:
Join us for an evening of wine and paint-your-own-pottery!
Cottage Pottery is extending their painting studio to the 1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room at Castle Farms for this unique experience in a one-of-a-kind setting. Guests can choose from different pieces of pottery to paint with any design you feel inspired by!
All paints, supplies and artist guidance included. Once you have completed your pieces, they will be transported to the Cottage Pottery studio for professional glazing and firing. After completion, they will be ready for you to pick up at your convenience. Choose your pick-up location, Castle Farms or Cottage Pottery (downtown Charlevoix). Also included in your ticket: a glass of 1918 Cellars wine to inspire your artistic senses!
CREATE YOUR VERY OWN MINIATURE GARDEN TO LURE IN FAIRIES, DRAGONS, AND GARDEN GNOMES.
Our Fairy Garden Classes are taught by a Master Gardener and include soil and 1 miniature plant to get you started. Our gardener will begin with a brief history of how miniature gardens began and move on to instructing the class on the key aspects of creating a fairy garden. Perfect for ages 8 to 88. Bring your own container or purchase one in our Gift Shop. Hurry- a limited number are available! Fairy homes, decor, and accessories are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
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Safety & Well Being
Summer is a special time of year. We want to embrace it with safety as our top priority. Thank you for doing your part to keep our families and communities safe.
More Outdoor In Person Classes
Tuesday and Thursday options for class have been added.....
Gentle Yoga, Vino & Vinyasa, SUP Yoga
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bodywise * 504 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-6688
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GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA
2020 RIVERFEST
RE-INVENTED FOR COVID-19
Join Grass River Natural Area staff from the comfort of your home - on your own or with friends for an online Happy Hour, Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. You can create your personal virtual picnic spot at GRNA with provided backgrounds. Your host for the evening is GRNA Executive Director Jenn Wright, with music from the Steve Stargardt Trio of musicians. The happy hour event will kickoff Grass River Natural Area's online auction, with over 50 items to bid on until the auction closes on Sept 3rd at 11:00 pm. You will also be able to raise your virtual paddle and send GRNA funds to help them continue to meet their mission.
You can enjoy the HappyHour kickoff for free or pay $60 per person ($100 per couple) for GRNA to deliver a picnic in a basket, including light food from Shanty Creek Resort and drinks from Short's Brewing Co or Northwoods Soda. Happy hour attendees must pre-register by Aug 10th.
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RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER WEEKLY UPDATE 8-01-2020
Raven Hill remains quiet and peaceful as July becomes August and thoughts turn to fall and school. Hope everyone is doing well amid the uncertainty that COVID has brought.
Greetings, Everyone!
Nothing could be more beautiful than memories of Raven Hill twenty nine years ago, when we first opened….except the thought of the unique and wonderful place it is today. I am grateful for the support and generosity of so many people over the years and I am confident that together, we can take this current set of circumstances and make something positive come from it for Raven Hill and our community.
Continue Reading Update on August 1, 2020
Check us out daily on Facebook and the website (
www.MiRavenHill.org
) for informal learning activities, photo memories, updates and more. We may also be reached via email (
info@miravenhill.org)
or phone: 231.675.6025. Stay safe and keep in touch, everyone.
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Tune in to Newton's Road Facebook Live Page every Thursday at 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. through August 20
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WE ARE MARKING EVENTS CANCELLED ON CALENDAR AS WE HEAR ABOUT THEM
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Help Wanted Classified
Hairport Salon and Spa of Elk Rapids is currently seeking a Licensed Cosmetologist and Nail Technician. Starting salary based on level of experience. Clientele base not necessary. Flexible schedule and safe working environment.
If you have questions, please call (231) 264-8184
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2020 Watershed Challenge Saturday, July 25 ~ Saturday August 22, 2020
2020 has been quite a year! With all our current challenges and uncertainty, there is one thing that has allowed us to escape and find some semblance of normal - getting outside and enjoying the numerous lakes, streams, and protected lands in our area......
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