Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

January 9, 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

Ribbon Cutting at Ames Street Cafe

145 Ames Street

Elk Rapids (231) 498-6005

Ames Street Cafe is open 7 days a week, Mon-Sat 7 am - 2 pm, and on Sun 9 am - 1 pm

From left to right: Ben Walters, Mary Lakin, Melissa Lilley, Bob Aukerman, Kim Hall, Alyssa Schigur, Allie Gualco (owner-holding scissors), Brenna Glinski, Kristen Joppich (Allie's mom, holding certificate), Chris White, Katy Caddy, Ann Batdorf, Brian Sutter, Kim Antaya, and Jon Chipman.

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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Jan 10, Weight Loss Workshop in ER, Dr. Ann Kuenker, 5:30-6:30 pm

Jan 12, Grass River Nature Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Jan 12, Fly Tyin Thursday at Ethanology, 6-8:30 pm

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

Jan 13, Concert w/Steve Stargardt, Nancy Stagnitta, & Jack Dryden at the Music House Museum, 7 pm

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

Jan 14, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans Market, 9-1pm

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

Jan 14, GTRLC Winter Hike at Maple Bay Natural Area, 1:30 pm

Jan 14, Community Trivia Night, ER Players @HERTH 7:00 pm

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Jan 16, Antrim County Veterans Coffee Talk

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

Jan 18, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans Market, 9-1 pm

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

Jan 18, Handiwork Class at ER District Library, 5 pm

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

Jan 20, Project Graduation Trivia Night @Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Jan 20, Lantern-Lit Ski and Snowshoe at Grass River, 6:30 pm

Jan 20, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology 7-9 pm

Jan 21, Cocoa Crawl in Elk Rapids, 12-2 pm

Jan 21, GTRLC Winter Hike at Maplehurst Natural Area, 1 pm

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

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Jan 25, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisan Market, 9-1 pm

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

Jan 27, Firelit Fridays on River Street

Jan 28, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans market, 9-1 pm

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

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

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

Feb 11, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant

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 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

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

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Feb 22, Fly Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology, 6-8:30 pm

Feb 24, Firelit Friday on River Street

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

Mar 9, Fly Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology 6-8:30 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 17, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

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

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

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

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

CANCELED Monday, Jan 9, ER Village & ER Township Joint Meeting, 6:00 pm

Monday, Jan 9, Harbor Commission, 6:30 pm

-Agenda

Monday, Jan 9, Milton Township Board Mtg, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, Jan 11, ER DDA Meeting, 6:00 pm

-Agenda

Thursday, Jan 12, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5:00 pm\-

-See website for Agenda

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/

VILLAGE WINTER NEWSLETTER

Check out the Winter Newsletter! Inside you will find:

• Feature on the Elk Rapids District Library’s Director Pam Williams.
• Meet the Parks & Recreation Chair, Ryan Paxson.
• Council Corner features our new Village President Karen Simpson.
• 13 Ways Final Vision and Values for the Elk Rapids Community.
• Update of the Parks & Recreation 2023 Five-Year Community Recreation Plan.
• Council’s dashboard on strategic goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Ice Rink Info & Rules.
• Meeting dates and reminders.

Happy New Year!

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.

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

More than 70 EV jobs expected in Traverse City’s Lear expansion

The global auto technology company plans to invest $112 million in three Michigan facilities in Independence Township in Oakland County, Traverse City, and Sterling Heights in Macomb County

New jobs in the electric vehicle market are coming to Traverse City via the Lear Corp. An expansion that will create an estimated 79 new jobs is in the works in Traverse City, city manager Marty Colburn said.

Lear, a Michigan-based company that manufactures automotive seating and electrical systems, already has a presence in Traverse City. The company is expanding its current campus to accommodate its growing connections systems business. ....Continue Reading

Tourism boost projected from unexpected visitors

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- With the new year, concerns over the economy and the impact of inflation carried over.

For northern Michigan, which relies on tourists and people enjoying the luxury of travel, that could be a concern, but those in the industry believe it could also provide opportunities in 2023 not only for visitors but for those of us who live here as well. 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

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How To Start A Business Using A Free SCORE Mentor

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Join our free webinar to learn how you can start a business with the help of a free SCORE business mentor using SCORE’s extensive, nationwide network of business experts.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

2023 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets

Thursday, January 12, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Join our free webinar! Learn what hottest business ideas, trends, and consumer behaviors are on the rise and how to adjust your business, so you don’t get left behind.

A NEW WORKFORCE SOLUTION FOR

ALL MICHIGAN BUSINESSES

EMERGESKILLED

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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

Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. ET

Join our President & CEO Suzanne Clark virtually for the State of American Business 2023 where she will discuss our priorities, the role of government in advancing smart policy, and the role of business-led innovation to chart a bright path forward. Register here: https://events.uschamber.com/stateofamericanbusiness/

Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

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

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.

2023 Farmers & Artisans Market

HERTH (Historic Elk Rapids Township Hall)



The HERTHA Indoor Farmers & Artisans Markets begins on

Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 9-1 pm

(and every second Saturday thru May)

and

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 9-1:00 pm

(and every Wednesday thru mid-May)

For further information, please visit the new HERTHA HALL website at:

www.herthahall.com

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

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

Silly Sister’s Pottery Winter 2023 Class Announcement

The Silly Sister (that’s me, all right!) will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 10.0) for January-February, 2023 as detailed below. As usual, 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! 

Click HERE FOR the class schedule and to sign up 

Music House Museum Concert

with Steve Stargardt, Nancy Stagnitta, and Jack Dryden

Friday, January 13, 7:00 pm

The Music House Museum is proud to welcome Steve Stargardt, Nancy Stagnitta, and Jack Dryden in concert playing Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and other selections from The American Songbook....... Continue Reading

"Gift of a Lifetime" the Joani Braun Retrospective has been extended until January 11, 2023 

Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10 am to 5 pm

Twisted Fish Gallery 🟣10443 S. Bayshore Dr. 🟣Elk Rapids

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

Tuesday, Jan 10, Paint a Truck for all seasons

Wednesday, Jan 11, Let it Snow Mixed Media on canvas

Thursday, Jan 12, Intro to Acrylic Painting

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

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

Short's Pull Barn

211 Industrial Park Drive

Elk Rapids

January 18, 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 20, 2023, @ 6 pm

Support Project Graduation with a fun night of Trivia at the Pull Barn!

$10 per person, up to 6 players per team. (Advance registration not required) Prizes await the winners! All proceeds support a safe graduation night.

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.

Historic ER Townhall 🎭401 River Street 🎭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 Ladies Auxiliary for all they do!

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

2023 New Year Special!



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

(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. 

Free Ideal Protein 

Weight Loss Seminar

January 10, 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. Jan. 9 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. Jan. 12 in Petoskey)

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

Nature Trivia Night

Thursday, January 12 - 6:00 pm (2 hrs), $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

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

READ THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER ~

THE VIEW FROM THE PORCH

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 the library and try something new! Using paint and hand embroidery you can create a one of a kind masterpiece! Due to the skill level and tools required this class is best for those 16+. Registration is required as materials/seating are limited. Call or stop in the library to reserve your spot.

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.

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 the January 9, 2023 Newsletter



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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