Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
October 18, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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2021 Chain of Lakes Area Events
Where to go,
What to see, and
What to do in the Elk Rapids Area
October 20, Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
October 20, Samels Farm Potluck Supper
October 21, Farming for the Future Workshop
October 23, Harvest Celebration ~ Waterfire Vineyards
October 23, ER Players ~ "Totally 80s, Totally Murder"
October 30, Trunk or Treat @Williamsburg United Methodist Church 3-5pm
October 30, CommUNITY Tailgate Party 11 - 1 pm
October 30, Ethanology Halloween Bash 8-11
October 31, Zombie Parade, Downtown ER Trick or Treat 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (most businesses will be passing out candy, candy will be passed out from homes with porch lights on until?
November 3, Miss Elk Rapids Princess Tea Party
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, October 18, Village Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 19, Elk Rapids Township Special Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Island House Property
Tuesday, October 19, Torch Lake Township Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, Beautification Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 21, Antrim County Board of Comm. Mtg., 6:30 p.m.
The Elk Rapids Village Council at their regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021, located at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street at 7:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code ......Click Here for More Information
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There is still time to Apply for a COVID-19 EIDL!
COVID EIDL Applicants: Join SBA's COVID EIDL Application Completion Office Hours on October 20 for information about the application process and get your questions answered to apply for COVID EIDL funds. For more information about COVID EIDL, visit the SBA website.
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Wednesday, October 20 at 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET Join here
SBA Debt Relief
To learn about eligibility and application requirements and how to apply, visit sba.gov/eidl. The last day that applications may be received is December 31, 2021. All eligible applicants should file their applications as soon as possible.
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Click to:
There are 4 this week, one of them is:
October 19, 2021
Tue 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Topic: Human Resources
Online Facilitated by Michigan SBDC Lead Center
Resources to guide your business through COVID-19
The Michigan SBDC is here to help
We’ve gathered the most up-to-date resources to support your business during the pandemic and beyond.
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October 21, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Tips and tricks for building your business on the Shopify platform, sourcing, brand building, and more! Read more Register
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Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! at a Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! calendar to see when you can join a Career Connection meeting this week in Benzonia, Manistee, Petoskey, or Traverse City. There are also opportunities to participate online.
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Deadline approaching to apply for Going PRO Talent Fund grants. Michigan employers need to apply by Thursday, October 28 at 5:00 p.m.
Going PRO Talent Fund provides grants to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training must be short-term in nature and fill a demonstrated talent need as well as lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by the industry. Training programs are customized to the needs of each employer, allowing them to either promote from within or to train and develop skilled workers. https://bit.ly/3lIgFJq
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The energy industry is continuously growing and looking for new talent. If you are interested in learning more, join the MI Energy Careers Job Fair 2021 on Tuesday, October 20. Register today at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Michigan/e/21dJ2
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Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
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Michigan's fall color is advancing with bright yellows, oranges, and reds all across the state.
Taste the passion, savor robust favors and enjoy sparkling ale as you sip your way across Michigan's craft beer scene this weekend and beyond.
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Peak Fall colors are around the corner, which means it's time to plan your trip! Whether you're a local searching for a Fall colors hike or a visitor looking for a full-color tour, visit our Fall page to start planning your adventure: mynorth.com/northern-michigan-fall/
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Friday, October 22, 2021
Elk Rapids Cinema Presents
"BECOMING COUSTEAU"
A National Geographic Documentary Film
Showing daily at 3:30 and 7:00 p.m.
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Becoming Cousteau
Adventurer, filmmaker, inventor, author, unlikely celebrity, and conservationist: For over four decades, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and his explorations under the ocean became synonymous with a love of science and the natural world. As he learned to protect the environment, he brought the whole world with him, sounding alarms more than 50 years ago about the warming seas and our planet’s vulnerability. In BECOMING COUSTEAU, from National Geographic Documentary Films, two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker LIZ GARBUS takes an inside look at Cousteau and his life, his iconic films and inventions, and the experiences that made him the 20th century’s most unique and renowned environmental voice — and the man who inspired generations to protect the Earth.
Rated: PG-13 WATCH TRAILER BELOW
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Introducing Wellness Coaching with Judith
I wanted to let you know that I started doing some private nutrition coaching and it's going really well. As a person who knows me, I wanted to give a special heads up to you. There are only three spots open this month. If you or someone you know is interested in finally making the changes to break free of aches and pains and find inspired longevity, then let's sit down for a FREE Breakthrough Session.
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Changing Seasons Means Cooler and Wetter Weather in Northern Michigan!
Great Time to Make Your Moves in the Gym!!
Monthly Memberships $55/month
3 Month Membership $150
Full Year Paid in Full $468 (equivalent to $39/month rate)
Initial enrollment fee of $25 to cover your Key Fob Entry
Stop in during our staffed hours for a tour. We're BIGGERThan We Look!!
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am-1 pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays 3-7 pm
Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F * Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2224
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4 YEAR "ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL"
4 years open ~ 4 FREE classes
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Hello ERYF Friends,
Four years ago on October 17, 2017, we opened the doors to Elk Rapids Yoga Flow. It’s been a mixture of challenge and reward with the reward of meeting all of you being the BEST!
For our love of yoga and all of you, we are offering this special fall/anniversary package.
In celebration of 4-years, we are offering this 4 for 4 Special package.
Receive 4 additional classes with the purchase of a 5-class package, that’s 9 classes for the price of 5! This package will expire January 1, 2022, unlike our other packages which expire after 1 year.
With the change of season, it’s a great time to re-commit to yourself and your practice, let us help you establish a healthy routine.
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If you or someone you know is interested in beginning yoga or just improving your practice, consider our:
- Beginner Plus class on Monday mornings at 11:30 am.
This isn't a new class but we need new participants and interested students to continue to offer weekly classes. Give it a try and see what you think!
If you have any questions please let us know.
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The DAM Shop & The DAM Truck will be closed a few days this week for some renovations.
Good News: Gas dock, Rentals office, and our Sales department are all operating as usual. See you for a ☕ Thursday!
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All located at 118 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9500 |
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🍁Fall is in the air at Royal Farms!
- 🍩 Cider Donuts
- 🍏 Apples Galore & U-Pick too!
- 🍺 Fresh Pressed Cider
- 🎃 Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash
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🌽 Corn Maze
- 🥧 Honeycrisp Apple Pies
- 🍷 Wine & Hard Cider
- A FUN, memorable experience for the whole family!
10445 N. U.S. Hwy 31, Ellsworth, MI 49729 * (231) 599-3222
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THE GRANARY at Seven Gables
$1.00 off all food items
20% off all clothes, except fall items
20% off all soap products, lotions
20% off jewelry
Open Fri, Sat, and Sun 10 am - 5 pm thru October 31, 2021
11680 S. Elk Lake Rd. * Williamsburg * (231) 264-8429
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Fill Your Heart ❤ and Home 🏡
With Music 🎼
Piano 🎹 Lessons
Located in Elk Rapids
Lessons for all ages!
Call Bonnie Twiss
at (231) 498-2181
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A Happy Harvest heads up, this year's Harvest Celebration is scheduled for SATURDAY, October 23rd and begins at 9:00 am, rain or shine!
There is a special satisfaction that comes with harvesting grapes, connecting you to the wine in your glass in the most intimate way. And if you were among last season's harvesters, you will get to enjoy the wine from your laboured fruit!
We ask that you dress for the weather, bring your own work gloves and water bottles, and we will provide the rest! WaterFire Staff will be there to greet you with coffee and snacks and offer instruction before work begins. We will serve lunch around 1:00 and raise a gracious toast to mother nature once the work is done!
What to expect:
- Michigan's unpredictable fall weather - please dress accordingly
- Light lifting and bending - you will fill small bins with grapes and load them into a cart
- Not a kid or pet-friendly event, sorry!
- Harvest is usually finished by early afternoon
- Good company, food, and wine!
IMPORTANTLY. We ask that you RSVP immediately as space is limited and this is a very popular event. If you're unsure you'll be able to attend, please don't commit at this time.
To RSVP, respond to this email and let us know your party size as soon as possible! If you have questions, please email info@waterfirewine.com or call (231) 498-2753.
- Chantal, Mike & Ellis
Waterfire Vineyards | 12180 Sutter Rd. | Kewadin
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Hello TARTans,
This lingering of warm weather well into October has given us a gift of time to be outside and on the trails longer than we might have expected. It's pretty great to head out the door in shorts and a t-shirt for a run and when's the last time we've gone this far into fall without thinking about gloves while biking first thing in the morning? It's also given us a chance to squeeze in as much trail construction as possible. Continue Reading Full Newsletter
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Silly Sister’s Pottery Fall 2021 Class Announcement
Silly Sister's will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 6.0) for October – November 2021, as detailed below. As this may be a repeat round of classes for at least some of you, 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!
This announcement, and the sign-up and payment times are somewhat compressed, due to some plans I have to travel the week of Nov. 11-21. Classes will have to be finished by then, so they have to start the week of October 4. Sorry for the shorter-than-normal notice! Click to see the schedule & sign up!
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Sign up for the fall pitch events today!
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) introduced a new program that provides space for entrepreneurs to
pitch their start-up or growth idea for a chance to receive funding.
The Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is an event looking for those involved in the following industries to apply:
- Value-Added Agriculture
- Outdoor Recreation
- Tech
- Research & Development
- Manufacturing
- Recycle/UpCycle Industries.
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
Thursday, October 21, 7 pm – 9 pm
Owls of Northern Michigan (Face to Face) $39 per person
Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire). Owls are fascinating birds. What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join Grass River staff as we learn about local owls, their biology, identification, calls, and habits. Learn times and places to go searching for owls during day and night, and strategies to increase your success in finding them. Then, we head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate.
Owl Prowl
Friday, October 22, 2021 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, must pre-register
Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Limited to small groups. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces are available.
Meet the Trees of Grass River
Sunday, October 24, 1–3 pm, $10 per person
Did you know that the buds for next year’s leaves have already started to form? Those buds are unique to each tree species! Using Grass River’s tree ID photographic guides, we will look at buds and fallen leaves as we stroll along the boardwalk trail. Let’s spend the afternoon meeting a few of Grass River’s trees. We are sure to run into a few evergreens along the way too!
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Applications Being Accepted for Paddle Antrim’s Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2021 Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds projects that protect the waterways and connect people to them. Potential projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to the lakes and rivers. A list of completed projects funded by this Mini-Grant Program can be found at www.paddleantrim.com/completed-projects. Continue Reading
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BOGO items and fruit trees at our Torch Lake location only. The address is: 886 U.S. 31 North, Kewadin, MI 49648 (231) 599-2824 pinehill-nursery.com
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Holiday Greens Workshops
This year we will be holding greens workshops only at our Torch Lake location. Class size will be limited.
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There will be live music from The Pistil Whips, costume contests, spooky drink features, and the tasting room and courtyard will be decorated to the nines.
We are looking forward to starting hosting our annual fall/winter events again, and Halloween is one of our favorites.
Ethanology | 125 Ames Street | Elk Rapids | (231) 498-2800
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Torch Lake Cafe'
4990 US 31 N. Central Lake, MI
(231) 599-1111
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Live Music Every
Friday & Saturday Night
152 River Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9000
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Acme Christian Thrift Store * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690
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On Friday, October 1st, Newton's Road celebrated their partner libraries in Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties. They have achieved STEM Kits available to checkout in 21 regional libraries! Check out their video!
View video of Newton's Road visiting Elk Rapids District Library
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