Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
August 23, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake * Eastport * Ellsworth *
Elk Rapids * Kewadin * *Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg
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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
August 19, Grass River "Riverfest Fundraiser" & Auction
August 24, ER Garden Club & Watershed Center
August 24, Plein Air Artists @ Veterans Memorial Beach
August 25, Butterflies, Bugs, & Beatitudes WUMC
August 27, Elk-Skegemog Association Meeting
September 1-12, Traverse City Fall Horse Show
September 4, Arts & Craft Show 10 am-4 pm
September 4, Elk Rapids Sidewalk Sales, 10 am-5 pm
September 8-12, TC Horse Show Silver Oak Jumper Tournament
September 11, Amvets Memorial Golf Outing 10 am
September 10-11, FOL Glamour, Glitter, and Glitz
September 15-19, TC Horse Show, American Gold Cup
September 16-18, Paddle Antrim Festival
September 18, CommUNITY Parks & Rec Event 12-3
September 30, ER Area Chamber Annual Golf Outing
October 2, Art Beat
October 2, Acme Fall Festival
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Arts and Craft Show, September 4
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Farmer's Market Registration Now Open
Friday's June 11 ~ October 8, 2021
8:00 a.m. until Noon
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Public Meetings about OUR Community
Tuesday, August 24, Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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There is still time to Apply for a COVID-19 EIDL!
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA Debt Relief
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Join the SBA for an online panel discussion on August 26, 2021, with rural-owned small businesses as they share their small business stories and how they utilized SBA and USDA economic aid to pivot during the pandemic. You will also learn about resources available from the SBA and USDA to help rural entrepreneurs compete in the marketplace: launch or expand businesses; receive counseling; funding opportunities; and help to recover or rebuild from disasters. Register
Rural small businesses serve as the economic engine for communities across America. Learn about counseling, training, and other resources to help rural entrepreneurs grow their businesses: http://ow.ly/oj5z50FMe4l
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SBA Announces Opening of Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal
Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the SBA has received more than 340,000 submissions from borrowers with PPP loans of $150,000 or less. For help submitting your application through the portal, watch this training video. Learn more
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Join the SBA September 13 – September 15, for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. Register
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Click to:
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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Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
(231) - 582-6482
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Read about:
- Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance
- Entrepreneur workshop in Bay Harbor
- Quantifying the Local Labor Shortage
- USDA Rural Development Grant
- Housing Toolbox
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August 24, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Learn about the essential aspects of incorporation so you can eliminate uncertainty and make the right decisions for you and your emerging business. Read more
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Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! online at a Virtual Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals.
You can attend Career Connection on Tuesday, August 24 join us online or in-person at our Petoskey Center from 2-3 pm for a Career Connection focusing on job opportunities in Antrim, Charlevoix, and Emmet counties. On Thursday, August 26 from 10-11 am join us online for a Virtual Career Connection focused on Cadillac are job opportunities. Also on the 26th, from 2-3 pm, you can join us online or in-person at our Traverse City Center for a Career Connection focusing on job opportunities in Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties. There is no charge to attend Career Connection. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! Workshop Calendar for more information.
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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 Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is coming to Traverse City next Thursday, August 26 at 9 a.m. Residents will have the opportunity to voice their opinion on redistricting in Michigan at several locations across town. See the link for details and locations:
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Elk Rapids Garden Club Meeting
Tuesday, August 24, 2021, @12:30 p.m.
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Green Infrastructure Project in Elk Rapids
You are invited to come and learn how the Watershed Center of Grand Traverse Bay is protecting our bay. Program Director, Sarah U’Ren, will explain the issues they are addressing and the way they are solving these problems. This is an amazing project right here in our village.
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IT’S A HEALTHY SHORELINES THING
Friday, August 27, 2021, 6:00 pm
Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the lakefront Milton Township Park Pavilion, Cairn Highway across from township offices and party store. Antrim County’s Soil Conservation Officer Heidi Shaffer speaks at 6 p.m., discussing maintenance, improvement, and creation of healthy shorelines adjoining our waters. Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer, looking for plant tips or local contractors or best times to plant, don’t miss it. Food & free booklets.
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Another great program from First Presbyterian Church! |
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Traverse City Horse Shows
@ Flintfields Horse Park
6535 Bates Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690
All shows Live Streamed:
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Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S. Bayshore Drive
Elk Rapids (231) 264-0123
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Watercolor Technique Magic
with Mary Guntzviller
Wed, Sept 1 - Fri, Sept 3
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mary Guntzviller is a beloved member of the Twisted Fish family. She is known for her humor and straightforward approach to teaching. She loves having FUN, and we are thrilled to see her teaching again with us. $200/student.
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Call the Gallery for the supply list & registration. #231 264 0123 |
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Elk Lake Floral
All Annuals and Perennials ON SALE NOW!
Flats of Flowers $10 🌺 Perennials-buy 2 get 1 free
All inside annuals 50% off 🌼 Bouquet Special $10
(While supplies last)
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Elk Lake Floral | 8628 Cairn Hwy. | Elk Rapids | (231) 264-8188 |
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Community
Walk ~ Run
Every Tuesday and Thursday
June 15 through August
Meet at 7:00 a.m. in front of ~ Torch Chiropractic
9060 N. Bayshore Drive * Elk Rapids 231-307-4200
Dr. Trevor will be offering advice for anyone who would like to walk or run better this summer. Walk or run will be for 45 minutes.
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DAY PASSES AND VISITOR CARDS ARE
AVAILABLE AT HARBOR FITNESS
$10/day rate for drop-ins, or load multiple-day pass accesses onto a Visitor Card to spread workouts over a longer time period.
Great options for short-term summer guests, family, or weekend/holiday season residents.
All guests need to sign our waiver. Call Beth at least 2 days in advance of your arrival to make arrangements for access, payment, and paperwork. 231 498-2224
Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F * Elk Rapids, MI 49629
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We'll take your books!
People LOVE the Book Cellar Used Book Sale, and this summer they've taken full advantage of it! We're thrilled to share books with others, but right now some of our shelves are bare!
If you have new or gently used books you'd like to donate, let us know! You can drop them off at the library any time or we can try to coordinate a pick up for you.
Currently, our greatest need is for novels and children's books!
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Due to the increase in COVID cases, the Aug. 25 & 31 prograthe museum is open by appointment ONLY to vaccinated visitors for research requests and guided tours of the building.
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Summer Outdoor Concert Series 2021
You are invited to join us this year for our outdoor concert series. We will feature an eclectic combination of single vocalists, to whole bands of banjos or dulcimers. Please come prepared for the sun because our facilities cannot always offer shade for everyone. Also, bring your own chair. We have a rain option in our outdoor carport. If it rains, the concerts will go on.
If you have questions about cancelations, please call Jacque at 231-408-3383 or Jessica at 231-938-4673. Our residents who live on the west side of the building are able to watch the concerts from the comfort of their own decks. Come and join the summer fun at Samaritas
Hammer’d Dulcimers Sept. 2 @ 3 pm
- Local group using vintage acoustic instruments, like the hammerd dulcimer and the bowed psaltery, to perform lively Celtic and folk music.
Samaritas Senior Living * 4354 Mt. Hope Rd. * Williamsburg * 231-938-4673
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For Paddle Antrim Events:
https://www.paddleantrim.com/events/
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The Chain of Lakes Paddler’s Guide is now available!
The 30-page waterproof guidebook provides information to help paddlers plan a safe and worthwhile trip. Topics include safety, stewardship, maps, suggested routes based on experience level, lakeside community information, resources to find dining and overnight accommodations, and outfitters and liveries. This guide can be purchased locally or on our website.
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
Blooms and Birds: Wildflower Walk
Tuesdays, May – September 2021, 10:00 am-noon
Free, Pre-registration is not necessary
Naturalist on the Trail
Fridays, May 28 thru September 3, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Every Friday this summer a naturalist will be stationed outdoors on our trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week.
Art on Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, $10 per person, materials supplied
Pen, Pencil, and Brush, Thursday, August 26, 2021
On select Thursdays this summer, join a naturalist for a reoccurring art program outdoors! We will explore painting, sketching, journaling, clay, and more!
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You are invited to lunch at Kettlewells! Order off the menu on your own.
Join us under the awning for a discussion based on the book by John Stott:
“The Beatitudes, Developing Spiritual Character”
The book is not required for the Wednesday discussions.
However, if you would like to participate fully in the study, the book may be purchased on amazon.com for $9.59 or by contacting:
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There is No Charge for Butterflies, Bugs, and Beatitudes
Williamsburg United Methodist Church ®
5750 Williamsburg Rd Williamsburg,
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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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Short's Pull Barn
211 Industrial Park Drive
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Live Music
6:30 - 9:30 pm
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Acme Christian Thrift Store * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690
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