We wish you Health, Joy, and Success in the New Year!

Cheers to 2023!

May your travels be safe this holiday season!

Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday (Tuesday) Minute" Newsletter

December 27, 2022

Chain of Lakes Area

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

** PLEASE NOTE **

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

The office will be closed the week of 12-26-22

The hams have been successfully delivered to Good Samaritan Family Services and the Chamber STILL NEEDS donations to cover the cost of the hams. Please drop off donations at the Chamber or mail them to P.O. Box 854, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause!

For the FINAL Elk Rapids Region Strategic Vision....... Click Here

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

Dec 28, David & Kaysen Chown Concert @Music House Museum, 7 pm

Dec 29, Community Blood Drive at Short's Pull Barn, 12:45-5:15 pm

Dec 31, New Year's Eve Party @Ethanology, 7 pm

Dec 31, New Year's Eve Celebration at Torch Lake Cafe'

Dec 31, Check your favorite restaurant/bar for NYE specials

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2023

Jan 3, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Jan 4, Brews & Bingo at Shorts Pull Barn, 6 pm

Jan 5, Norte Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Jan 6, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Jan 7, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm

Jan 7, Amvets Post #114Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

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Jan 13, Chamber Business After Hours at Townline Ciderworks, 5-7 pm

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

Jan 14, Frostbite Trail, A Winter Cask, Flask, And Fork Experience, 1-6pm

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Jan 17, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Jan 18, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Jan 20, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Jan 21, Cocoa Crawl in Elk Rapids

Jan 21, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm

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Jan 27, Firelit Fridays on River Street

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

Feb 4, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm

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

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

Feb 11, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant

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Feb 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 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 18, Chili Cook-Off in Elk Rapids

Feb 18, Euchre at Sacred Heart Church Community Center, 6:30 pm

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Feb 24, Firelit Friday on River Street

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

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

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

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

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, Jan. 3, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Check Announcements on Village Website.......

Deadline Extended: Bid Opportunity for the Bridge Street Housing Project

https://elkrapids.org/deadline-extended-bid-opportunity-for-the-bridge-street-housing-project/

Bid Opportunity: 20232 Harbor Dredging Operations

https://elkrapids.org/bid-opportunity-2023-harbor-dredging-operations/

ICE RINK OPEN FOR THE 2022-2023 SEASON!

The Elk Rapids Community Ice Rink is stable and open for skating, A huge thank you to the Elk Rapids Marina for hosting the rink for the season.

A reminder of the ice rink rules:

1. The ice rink hours shall be Monday – Friday open until 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday, and holidays open until 11:00 p.m.
2. Noise will be kept to a reasonable level.
3. Hockey sticks and pucks must be on the ice and not in the air.
4. No disorderly conduct.
5. No alcohol or tobacco products shall be present at the ice rink.
6. Fires are only permitted in designated areas.
7. Only fun is allowed.

Please also remember to clean up and organize any skates that you borrow. Have a fun season on the ice!

NOTICE: PUBLIC REVIEW LIVE FOR DRAFT 2023 ELK RAPIDS COMMUNITY RECREATION PLAN

The Village of Elk Rapids would like YOUR input on the Five-Year Community Recreation Plan. There will be a thirty-day review period of the draft Plan starting Thursday, December 15, 2022 – Saturday, January 14, 2023. During this time, the public is invited and encouraged to review the plan as presented and give input. Staff will compile comments and adjust the plan as necessary. The Village Council will then consider the plan at their Tuesday, January 17, 2023, regular meeting.

The Plan can be found on the Village’s website, elkrapids.org starting on the 15th or a copy of the Plan can be reviewed during normal business hours at the Government Center. Written comments can be directed to Attn: Village Clerk, Village of Elk Rapids, 315 Bridge Street, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, or emailed to kszczypka@elkrapids.org.

You do not need to be a village resident to participate, we would love to hear from area residents, visitors, and stakeholders. Thank you for helping make our community a wonderful place to live, work, and recreate!

To view the plan, please follow this link.

❄️SNOW NOTICE — VILLAGE OF ELK RAPIDS 

The Village of Elk Rapids would like to remind community members that as the snow piles up, please keep these points in mind:

• Please remove vehicles and other obstacles from streets, the right-of-way, and alleyways so the DPW can safely plow in the mornings.
• It is against Michigan Law to pile or deposit snow in a manner that obstructs vision.
• Do not create hazardous conditions by piling snow at the ends of driveways.
• Do not push snow from a driveway across the road.
• Keep sidewalks in the Village clear.

Thanks for doing your part to keep our community safe!

–Kevin Lane – Department of Public Works Superintendent

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

New snowmobile race coming to Northern Michigan

ACME TOWNSHIP, MI – A new snowmobile race is coming to Grand Traverse County in January, organizers announced.

Expect speeds of up to 90 mph as snowmobiles zip and zoom around an icy oval track during the Turtle Creek Casino 250 on Jan. 28-29 at the Grand Traverse Town Center in Acme Township. >> Continue Reading

2022 Northern Michigan Policy Conference

The Northern Michigan Policy Conference is a regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of 16 chambers and economic development organizations and over 7,000 member businesses from all across northern Michigan. The partnership exists to advocate for rural northern Michigan and move forward with rural-centric business policy.

Now in its fifth year as a policy conference after serving as the Alliance's annual agenda-setting meeting for years, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference is designed to leverage diverse strategies to enhance the northern Michigan region's standing as a world-class place for business, residents, visitors, and students of all ages. This year's policy conference will be a collaborative, business-driven experience delivering actionable goals to energize and provide vision. Conference content will focus on the Alliance's four policy areas in the context of economic recovery. Speakers will address chronic issues surrounding business development, talent, housing, and childcare and discuss innovative approaches.

>>Continue Reading and Register

Your Latest Economic News in Northern Michigan!

Plus Core Partner Updates!

Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings!

It has been a very busy and remarkable year! As we close out 2022 and prepare to ring in 2023, I would like to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of the NLEA team, Jessica, Buck, Sam, Chris, Sara, Eric, and Sarah whose hard work and dedication continue to shine through their impact on every community in our region. >>Continue Reading

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Starting A Business On A Shoestring Budget In 2023

December 28, 2022, 1:00 pm EST

Join our free webinar! Starting a business on a budget is becoming easier than ever before. Moving into 2023, learn how you can save money starting a business. REGISTER

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Getting Certified as a Woman-Owned, Minority-Owned, or Veteran-Owned Business

December 29, 2022, 1:00 pm EST

View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. REGISTER

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. 

WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW NOW! THE TOP LEGAL CHANGES AND ISSUES FOR 2023!

Post-pandemic, the 2020 election, and 2022 mid-term elections have many employers surprised by the numerous employment law changes which can unwittingly trigger liability. This webinar with interactive Q&A will highlight the biggest developments and provide participants guidance on how to reduce or avoid their risk. Hot topics include: >>Continue Reading

Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Sanitation Worker

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

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.

Coming Soon!

2023 Farmers & Artisans Market

HERTH (Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall).

The indoor market will take place every Wednesday between January and mid-May. HERTHA will also host a Saturday Market event on the second Saturday of each month. Hours for the market will be 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor or have questions about these events, please contact Marina at 231-342-5070.

ER Township Hall is located at 401 River Street in Elk Rapids

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

FINAL WEEK TO SAVE! SALE EXTENDED UNTIL 12/31/2022

BIG News to share

from Elk Rapids Marina......

>> Read Newsletter



The DAM Shop Updates

The truck is now INSIDE and ready to serve up some DAM delicious food! New Menu for December with Tacos! Burgers will be back in January along with a new menu full of flavor and new dishes designed to please everyone in the family!



January Events

Community Cornhole League starting January 12th! Every Thursday. Bring a partner or we’ll pair you up! Drink and Broasted Chicken Dinner Specials. Take and Bake Dinner pickups every Monday! See the lineup at www.thedamshop.com Don’t forget to grab beer or wine with dinner and receive 15% off!

The Elk Rapids Village Skating Rink is open! Every Saturday starting in January we’ll be offering $2 Hot Cocoas for the skaters who need a warmup. Keep an eye on our social media for more updates and events.

Follow us @thedamshop_elkrapids on IG and @thedamshop on Facebook.

Special Chown Concert

Wednesday, December 28, 2022, 7:00 pm

David and Kaysen Chown join forces for a special concert to benefit the Music House Museum, which recently had a well/water pump malfunction. The two will be performing an evening of Holiday and Jazz Classics on Violin and Piano. Kaysen is a senior at the University of Michigan, majoring in Performance Arts Technology. She performs regularly with the folk/rock ensemble Kingfisher, is a member Creative Arts Ensemble, and has played viola with the U of M Campus Orchestra, appearing at Hill Auditorium. She will be graduating in the spring. David is a well-known Traverse area pianist who owns and operates Lookout Music Productions and is co-owner of MusicHub.Live, and teaches audio technology at Northwestern Michigan College. He has released 5 albums of piano music, and 3 albums with Miriam Pico.

Make your NYE reservations now at The Blue Pelican. Open 5 pm-9 pm. Live music and drink specials. We still have rooms available but they fill up fast book online at www.thebluepelican.com 231-544-2583.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa invites you to ring in the new year with our annual New Year’s Eve celebrations. On New Year’s Eve, join us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, a party in the Governor's Hall, and a stay in our hotel with the Fire and Ice Package. Children can enjoy the annual New Year’s Eve Kids Party, and the whole family can celebrate with a New Year’s Day Brunch buffet at Aerie. Continue Reading and Purchase Tickets

The 4 Horsemen will be at Johnny's Torch Riviera for NYE. 9:30-12:30am. Riding into 2023 the right way.

Johnny's Torch Riveria 12899 Cherry Ave. Rapid City (231) 322-4100

SEASONED SPECIALS

A night off from making dinner and a chance to save some money? Yes, please! To help ease the sting of inflation, we’re offering a lineup of midweek specials, so schedule yourself a little TLC: >>Continue Reading

Torch Lake Cafe' 4990 US-31 N Central Lake (231) 599-1111

Last week to enjoy the Exhibit!

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

Now you can 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

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 in December & January

Royal Farms 🍷10445 N. US 31 Hwy 🍷Ellsworth

Royal Farms is closed now for the season but encourages you to call for items through the winter. They are keeping their freezer stocked with pies and pasties and will periodically offer tamales as we have through the season. Wine, apples, etc continue to be available by calling! (231) 599-3222

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

SEAFOOD SALE at VILLAGE MARKET

December 28-30, 2022

The Superior after Christmas Seafood Roadshow is coming to Elk Rapids!

We'll have Lobster Tails, Scallops, Snow Crab, Shrimp, Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps, Whitefish Pate, Ahi Tuna Steaks, Crab Cakes, and much much more!

Village Market🦞 250 Ames St

Elk Rapids 🦐 (231) 264-5629

Stock up on Salsa and more for New Year's Eve Celebration!

Short's Pull Barn

211 Industrial Park Drive

Elk Rapids

January 4, 2023

The place to be this winter!

Bingo at The Pull Barn is here!

Come and join us for some tasty brews, ciders, and Bingo! Bingo starts at 6 pm and is free to play, BONUS you win Short's Brew Gear!

January 5, 2023, @ 6 pm

Come and support Norte with a fun night of trivia. Learn more about this awesome organization by visiting:

https://www.happyhealthystrong.org/

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

Enjoy the Magic of Music Over the Holidays!

The Music House Museum will be open

Monday, December 26 - Friday, December 30 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (the last tour starts at 2:30 pm)

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

Saturday. December 31, 2022

New Year's Eve

Open 3:00 til ?

Come watch the U of M game

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

Winter's Frostbite Trail ~ a tasting and small bites experience.

It's once a month, Jan-Mar. Here is a map of the participating locations and a link to the event. Go check it out for more info!

https://fb.me/e/2SIt0J6UP

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow※ 212 River Street ※ Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com 231-463-4556

(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. 

Yoga and Nutrition for Pain Relief & Health

It's a great time to join us!

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!

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.

Dear Members and Friends,

One of the joys the holiday season brings is the opportunity to again say thank you for being a member, donor, sponsor, or friend of the Elk Rapids Area Historical Society.

Meet the Board of Trustees..... >>Continue Reading

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Natural Journaling for All

Wednesday, December 28 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $5 per person, all ages welcome

Start now to create your very own nature journal. Illustrate and describe the nature around you, day by day.  It's a great way to remember what you see and experience. Anyone can do it! It's a great family project. All supplies included.

Fun with Clay

Thursday, December 29 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $5 per person, all ages welcome

We'll use moldable Sculpey clay to create colorful hand-sized winter wildlife figures.  Instructions will be included for baking them at home.  This is a fun family project. All supplies included.

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. 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb. 18, March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, April 29, May 6, and May 13.

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

Be sure to plan a visit to Raven Hill soon to explore with friends, celebrate a birthday, or take an art class! Over the approaching holidays, we will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days and open on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve by appointment. Otherwise, we are 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.

STEM Kits for Youth Programs

for Newtons Road Northwest

Newton's Road is dedicated to STEM-related learning and career exploration for all youth in our Northwest Michigan region. Give the gift of STEM by purchasing a STEM Kit(s) to be placed in community service organization youth programs. For example, we partner with libraries and organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army, and The Women's Resource Center to donate STEM Kits for their families and youth programs.

https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/2TLER721IQW9W/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl

FILL A BAG WITH CLOTHING FOR ONLY $5

(excludes specially priced items)

SALE RUNS December 27 & 28th

Read December 27, 2022 Newsletter

Thrift Store Hours

Tuesday - Friday 10 - 5 pm

Closed Dec. 24 ~ Saturday 10 - 3 pm

Thrift Store 231-938-2990

ACTS * 8925 M-72 E. * WILLIAMSBURG

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