Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

January 30, 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

BE SURE TO READ THE COMPLETE NEWSLETTER ~ LOOK FOR "THE END"

Now accepting applications for our 2023 Arts & Crafts Shows

elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show

Ribbon🎀Cutting at Chef Chuck's located at

147 River Street🍕Elk Rapids🍕(231) 264-8901

From left to right: Heather Granger (holding ribbon), Erin and John Conrad (holding scissors-owner), Megan Nemac (holding certificate), Dan Rowe (owner), Dave and Linda Egeler (brother and sister-in-law of Chef Charles), Pamela Williams, Kathy Peterson, Matt Conrad all surrounded by family, friends, and pizza lovers🍕all continuing the legacy of Chef Charles.

Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting

Monday, February 6, 2023, at Noon

Bayside Real Estate on East Bay

5748 U.S. 31 * Williamsburg, MI 49690

(231) 778-0990

Celebrating the opening of the second office for Bayside Real Estate.

Congratulations to James and Tera Garrow and staff!

2023 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 31, ER Rotary Blood🩸Drive @ Amvets, 1-6 pm

Jan 31, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 - 6:30 pm

Jan 31, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

Jan 31-Feb 3, Special Olympics MI Winter Games at the GT Resort

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

Feb 2, Paint & Pour Party for Antrim County High Tea for Breast Prevention at Blue Pelican, 5:30 pm.

Feb 2, Dig Into Goodness with Dave Bos, BOS Wine, 6:30 pm

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

Feb 3, TGIF Dinner with Ames St Cafe at BOS Wine, 5:30 pm

Feb 3, Moon-lit Snowshoe at Grass River, 7 pm

Feb 4, Winter Conifer ID at Grass River, 1 pm

Feb 4, Sip + Craft Night at BOS Wine, 6-8 pm

Feb 4, Amvet's Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

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Feb 6, Ribbon🎀Cutting at Bayside Real Estate on East Bay, Noon

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 at DAM Shop, 10 am

Feb 11, Grass River Shiver, snowshoe race (or walk) 10 am

Feb 11, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisan's Market, 9 am-1 pm

Feb 11, Grass River Shiver 10-11 am and Winterfest, 12-3 pm

Feb 11, Flower Power Hour, Golden Hill Farms at Short's Pull Barn, 12 pm

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

Feb 11, Grocer's Daughter Chocolatier Pop-up at Ethanology, 3-6 pm

Feb 11, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

Feb 11, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant, 6 pm

Feb 11, Community Trivia Night @HERTH, 7 pm

Feb 11, Relay for Life Dinner at Blue Pelican, 7 pm

Feb 12, Galentines Day at Waterfire Vineyard, 1-4 pm

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 14, Aphrodisiac Beer Dinner at Short's Pull Barn, 5:30 pm

Feb 15, Business After Hours at the DAM Shop.

-Fiber/Internet Presentation, 5-7 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 + Firelit Fun, 12- 3 pm

Feb 18, Pico and Chown Concert at Music House Museum, 7 pm

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Feb 20, Wine Tasting Event at Torch Lake Cafe, 6 pm

Feb 22, Wonder Wednesday! at the ER Library, 3:30-5 pm

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

Feb 24, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Feb 25, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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Feb 28, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 - 6:30 pm

Feb 28, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

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

Mar 3, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 4, Amvet's Euchre Tournament, 6:30 pm

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

Mar 10, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 11, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans Market, 9 am - 1 pm.

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

Mar 11, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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Mar 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

Mar 17, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Mar 17, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 17, Stand Up Comedy Night at Ethanology, 7-9 pm

Mar 18, Spring Preview Tiny Traveling Boutique @BOS Wine, 4-8 pm

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Mar 21, FREE Community Dinner @1st Presbyterian, 5 ; 6:30 pm

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

Mar 24, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

Mar 25, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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

Mar 31, Fish Fry at Sacred Heart Church, 5-7 pm

April 8, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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

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

April 22, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

May 6, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

May 13, Rotary Community Event "Duct Tape Ball" @ A-Ga-Ming Golf

May 20, Euchre at Sacred Heart Community Center, 6:30-9 pm

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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates.

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Wednesday, Feb 1, ER Planning Parks & Rec Meeting, 7:00 pm

• See website for Agenda

Wednesday, Feb 1, Milton Township Planning, 7:00 pm

• See website

Thursday, Antrim County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9:00 am

• Agenda and Virtual Instructions

Monday, Feb 6, ER Village Council Meeting, 7:00 pm

Monday, Feb 6, ER School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm

Be sure to check out the discoverelkrapids.com website

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

Acme Township: acmetownship.org/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MichiganBusiness.org

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Economic Development Corporations are friends of commercial real estate developers and city planners no matter what is happening in the broader economy. But when economic uncertainty hits, like today when developers, construction firms and lenders face rising interest rates and stubbornly high inflation? Economic Development Corporations – or EDCs – are more important than ever. Continue Reading

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business

Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Create a marketing plan that will get a positive return on investment.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Step-by-Step Email Marketing Guide For Your Business

Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00 pm EST

Build an email list, write compelling emails, create a content calendar. A step-by-step training to do just that and more.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Social Media Marketing Strategies for Your Small Business

Thursday, February 2, 2023, 1:00pm EST

Wondering how to use social media as a marketing tool? Knowing these key strategies will grow your business.

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. 

An effective DEI strategy is an incredibly important benefit for your company. When employees feel valued and appreciated it strengthens your workforce. Join us for a discussion on ‘2023 Diversity and Inclusion Trends’, part of our Diversity Equity & Inclusion Series (DE&I). Register for our virtual event today! http://bit.ly/3Xq14yz

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Commission on Aging - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Commission on Aging - Homemaker
• Sheriff's Department - 911 Center
• Sheriff's Department - Corrections Deputy

Job Openings:

Forklift Driver

General Labor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

Employment Opportunity

Village Clerk

Village Treasurer

Deadline for submitting an application to the Traverse City Horse Show for this great charity program is January 31, 2023

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

ACME, Mich., January 30, 2023 – Get in on the action as the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games return to Grand Traverse Resort and Spa! More than 500 athletes and Unified partners from more than 60 counties across Michigan will be in Traverse City from January 31– February 3. Activities take place at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts, and Howe Ice Arena at the Grand Traverse Civic Center.

This marks the 44th Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games. More than 900 competitors, coaches, and volunteers will gather in person to participate this year and celebrate sports for all. Sports competition includes snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, and speed skating. All events are free and open to the public. >>Read More

Cellar 152 🍷152 River Street🍷 Elk Rapids 🍷(231) 264-9000 🍷cellar152.com

Community Wine Tasting

Every Thursday night, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, $10

Taste and talk at the new community table

Community Euchre Tuesday!

Every Tuesday evening begins at 5:00 pm

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

Dig Into Goodness Night

Thursday, February 2nd, 6:30-7:30pm

Join us as Dave talks with Justin Wierema of Up North Heritage Farm about Salumi and Riesling. Each guest will sample salumi paired with a tasting of 3 BOS Rieslings. Dave and Justin will spend 30-40min in discussion and then open up for Q&A. 

LIVE: If you would like to join in person at BOS Wine Garden, you can sign up here via Tock. The ticket includes a tasting of 3 BOS Rieslings and a sampling of Salumi.

ZOOM: If you would like to join but cannot attend in person, grab your favorite BOS Riesling and join us via Zoom using this LINK.

BOS WINE 🍷135 Ames St.🍔 Elk Rapids boswine.com

TGIF WINE DINNERS

Friday, February 3rd, 5:30 pm - Cuban Sandwich

Ames Street Cafe will be making Cuban Sandwiches with a side of Kale Salad, Chips, and a glass of BOS Wishflower for $31. If you haven't had a delicious Cuban Sandwich before (known as a Cubano) it is pulled pork, shaved ham, Gruyere, pickles, and Dijon aioli on a ciabatta roll! Tickets can be purchased HERE

SIP + CRAFT NIGHT

Saturday, February 4th, 6- 8 pm

Join BOS for a Valentine-Inspired Sip & Craft with Sawdust & Lace Studio. They are offering 2 Valentine's crafts (Wood Signs and Pennants) that will decorate your home for years to come. Grab a few of your gal pals or make it a Mom-Child date and come craft with us on February 4th at 5 pm. Tickets can be found HERE.

Tickets for the round sign are $45 per person and include a glass of wine and a craft kit that will have everything needed to create your own sign.  Tickets for the pennant are perfect for kids, are $20, and include a glass of our sparkling fruit tonic and a craft kit that will have everything your child needs to create their own pennant.

Music House Museum Concert

with Chown and Pico

Saturday, February 18, 7:00 pm

The Music House is thrilled to welcome back two of our favorite local performers, Miriam Pico and David Chown, for a very special concert on February 18 at 7:00 pm at the Music House Museum Tickets for the event can be purchased at MyNorth Tickets for $25.00...Continue Reading.

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

This week:

• Wed 2/1 Valentine's Day Greeting Cards
• Mon 2/6 Intro to Mosaic Art for Youth, 10 am
• Mon 2/6 Intro to Mosaic Art for Adults, 1 pm

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

Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant * 2535 N. Main St., * Central Lake, MI (231) 544-2583

Short's Pull Barn 🍺211 Industrial Park 🚵Drive Elk Rapids 🌸

February 11th Frostbite Trail Menu and Yum!

Mark your calendars! You can follow the Frostbite Trail now at https://www.facebook.com/frostbitetrail or

@frostbitetrail in the Facebook search.

Waterfire Vineyard

12180 Sutter Rd

Kewadin, MI (231) 498-2753

What is Galentine’s Day, you ask?

It’s a special day for honoring friendship! A time for ladies to bring together the women in their lives they love the most.

Grab your favorite gal pals and head to WaterFire on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1-4 pm and celebrate each other! Tickets are $25 and include 2 raspberry bellinis, some sweet treats, and a mini swag bag to take home. (Maybe even pick a couple of bottles of Garnet at 15% off to share with that special someone on that other day)

RSVP HERE:  https://checkout.square.site/.../6UL7RDPA3OHEQQKEQCKIQBMA

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

Mondays~ Locals Night, 20% off

Tuesdays~ Burger & a Pint, $10, Live Music Dominic Fortuna 6:30 pm

Wednesdays~Flatbread & a Pint, $12

Thursdays~Italian Night, Live Music Nick Vasquez

Fridays~Fish Fry, Live Music Ivan Greilick

Saturdays~Prime Rib, Live Music Ivan Greilick

Sundays, Fried Chicken

4990 US-31 N, Central Lake, MI (231) 599-1111

Two great specials at Pearl's until Memorial Day

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen 🦐617 Ames St 🍺Elk Rapids (231) 264-0531

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

The Father Fred Foundation will have volunteers in our parking lot collecting non-perishable food items throughout the week to be distributed back to our community. Swing by 1797 Park Dr. Traverse City, MI 49686 to donate, make smores over an open fire, warm up with some free hot chocolate from Biggby Coffee Traverse City, and on Saturday, grab a bite to eat at the Chubby Unicorn food truck! All right in our parking lot! YUM!

Staying home? Technicians will be collecting items throughout the week while in our customer's homes as well! If you have a Team Bob's tech assisting you, donate your items directly to them and redeem a coupon for $5 off annual maintenance or $10 off your service repair!

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 the Ladies Auxiliary for all they do!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com * 231-463-4556

Monthly Sound Journey with Rebecca

First Thursday of the Month

February 2, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 pm ~ $25

Think of it as an experience where sound can be used to transport you to a dream-like state of vibrational healing.⁠

This class sold out within hours when first offered. We want everyone to have an opportunity to experience this amazing opportunity. www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

(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. 

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!

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Winter Tracking (Online)

Wednesday, February 1 - 12:00 noon (1hr), Free online Zoom class

Winter is a perfect time of year to learn the art and science of tracking animals, with snow providing a great medium for preserving tracks. In this free Zoom class, we'll go over how to identify tracks of northern Michigan mammals to the species level and learn how to read the stories that animals leave behind in the snow. Register online HERE.

NMC Winter Tree Identification

Thursday, February 2 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs) at NMC University Center

Gain the skills to identify Michigan trees in winter by their bark, buds, and branching patterns. We'll use a variety of real specimens collected from Grass River Natural Area, along with photographs and guides to learn ID techniques for woody plants, including broadleaf trees, shrubs, and evergreens. Register through NMC HERE.

Moon-lit Guided Snowshoe

Friday, February 3, 2023 - 7:00 pm (1.5hrs), $10 per person

Moonlight reflecting off of freshly fallen snow is a great way to enjoy the forest in February. Join a naturalist on a guided snowshoe through Grass River's forests at night to look for signs and sounds of nocturnal animals. Snowshoes are available for rent for an additional $5 rental fee during the program or bring your own. Meet at the Grass River Center. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. If it is a clear night, there may be moonlight. Register Online Here.

Pine, Spruce, or Fir? Winter Conifer ID

Saturday, February 4th - 1:00 pm (1.5 hrs.), $10 per person

Is that a pine, spruce, fir, hemlock, or maybe a cedar? And what's the difference? Join us as we learn to ID our conifers at Grass River. Learn ID techniques using various keys, and then hike our trails to put your skills to the test.

2023 Grass River Shiver

5k/10k Snowshoe Race Fundraiser

Saturday, February 11, 2023 - 10:00 am start at Grass River Natural Area - Bellaire, MI

Put on your snowshoes and run or walk through the beautiful snow-covered Grass River Natural Area as a fundraiser for our programs! This snowshoe race in northern Michigan is only a short distance from Traverse City. A prize is awarded to overall male and female 5K/10K winners. 10k participants run two loops of the course. Walkers are welcome, too! An official clock will start at 10 am on Saturday morning for those that would like an official clocked time to run their race with other runners and walkers, but the course will be up for the weekend if runners need to run it at a later time. Registration including a shirt at: Grass River Shiver Snowshoe 5k/10k | Bonfire

or you may preregister for the race only and no t-shirt for $25 at GRNA Programs (grassriver.org)   ($30 for walk-ins on race day).

WINTERFEST!

Saturday, February 11 - 12 noon to 3:00 pm, Free, donations welcome

A fun-filled family event with outdoor and indoor activities, snowshoeing and x-country skiing weather permitting, crafts, games, and s'mores. Plus a blazing fire to keep you warm.

READ THE JANUARY NEWSLETTER

https://mailchi.mp/nakwematrailway.org/january2023?e=efb7e57962

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATES!

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 28, Feb 11, Feb. 25, March 11, March 25, April 8, April 22, May 6, and May 20.

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

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

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.

READ COMPLETE NEWSLETTER

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 January 22, 2023 Newsletter

Lots of 🧡Valentine's items to choose from at ACTS 🧡



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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