Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

March 27, 2023

Chain of Lakes Area

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

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

~ Waterside Wellness ~

Meditation and Massage Studio

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🎀Ribbon Cutting Photo

Located at 212 River Street (2nd level) in Elk Rapids

Alice Rubert (231) 632-4408 ~ Melissa Knoll (231) 632-4602

From left to right: Kathleen Weischat, Sarah Ward, Eric Rubert, Amanda Rubert, Deb Gamelin w/Wells Gutowski, Allie Muma w/June Vance, Kim Hooker, Melinda Smith, Kevin Graves, Jeanie Boyd, Terri Cast, Alice Rubert-owner, Melissa Knoll-owner, Kendra Heary, Tony Wittbrodt, Hannah Wittbrodt, Molly Leach, Kathy Wittbrodt, Rick Bellingham, Broc Crandall, and Bobbitt Bellingham.

2023 Chain of Lakes Guidebook

Advertising Opportunity!

Promote your business or organization in the Chain of Lakes Guide

A FULL year of advertising in print and online

5,000 copies sent to MDOT centers

10,000 copies delivered to the region

It won't be long before we are tubing down

<-- <-- the river ~~~~~~~~ !

For information on advertising in this popular publication, please contact Laura at laura@elkrapidschamber.org or call (231) 264-8202.

Click HERE to see full publication

Your reserve a space at the High School Job Fair, please complete the registration form and return it to laura@elkrapidschamber.org.

High School Job Fair, April 4

Your reserve a space at the Job Fair, please complete the registration form and return it to laura@elkrapidschamber.org.

Job Fair @Amvets, April 15

Now accepting applications for our 2023 Arts & Crafts Shows

elkrapidschamber.org/arts-crafts-show

Newly added show to our lineup ~

Harbor Days Arts & Craft Show, Friday, August 4

Harbor Days Arts & Crafts Application 2023

To download Farmers Market application: https://www.elkrapidschamber.org/farmers-market/

For questions on any chamber event, contact Mary Lakin at mary@elkrapidschamber.org.

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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Mar 27-31, Spring Break Drop-in Activities at Pine Hill, 10 am - 3 pm

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

Mar 28-30, Spring Break 3 Day Camp @Grass River, 9 am - 3 pm

Mar 29, ER Rotary Community Blood Drive @Amvets, 1-6 pm

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

Mar 30, Community Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

Mar 31, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Mar 31, Art & Connection Workshop, "Hypertufa" Vessel, 10 am - 2 pm

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

April 1, Easter Centerpiece Workshop at Pine Hill Nursery, 11 am

April 1, Art & Connection Workshop, Easter/Spring Boxes,10 am-2 pm

April 1, Make a Collage Art Class @Grass River, 1 - 3 pm

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April 4, Elk Rapids Job Fair at the ER High School, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

April 6, Community Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 6, DIG Night at BOS Wine w/Bryan Ulbrich of Left Foot Charley,6:30

April 8, Downtown ER Easter Egg Decorated Egg Contest, 12-4 pm

April 8, Community Trivia Night @HERTH, 7 pm

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

April 9, Pokemon Club at ER Library, 2-4 pm

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April 11, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

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

April 12, Plant/Seed Swap at ER District Library, 5 pm

April 13, SUPER RECYCLING DAY IN ELK RAPIDS, 9 am - 3 pm

April 13, Paint & Pour Party for Antrim County Breast Cancer, 5:30 pm

April 13, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 13-16, 1st Weekend Market @Myrtle and Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

April 14, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

April 14, BOS Wine TGIF Dinner featuring McCrillis Food Co., 5:30 pm April 14, Business After Hours at Ethanology, 5 - 7 pm

April 15, Elk Rapids Job Fair at Amvets, 10 am - 1 pm

April 15, PJs & Pancakes @Myrtle and Maude's, 10 am

April 15, Sip + Craft at BOS Wine, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

April 16, Pokemon Club At ER District Library, 2 pm

April 16, Foster Parenting Informative Event @Ethanology, 2 - 4 pm

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April 19, Wonder Wednesday @ER District Library, 3:30-5 pm

April 20, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 20, Grass River Nature Trivia night at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

April 20, Flowers, Friends, & Fun at Pine Hill Nursery, 7 - 9 pm

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

April 22, EARTH DAY

April 22, Introduction to Blacksmithing at Samels Farm, 8:30 am-noon

April 22, Earth Day Tree & Shrub Sale, Grass River @Ethanology 3-6 pm

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

April 23 Crafternoon for ALL at ER District Library, 2 pm

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April 25, ER Garden Club Meeting, Program-The Importance of Good Dirt

April 25, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

April 27, Cornhole Tournament The DAM Shop, 6 pm

April 28, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

April 28, BOS Wine TGIF Dinner featuring Sabores y Colores, 5:30 pm

April 29, ER Indigenous Youth Spring Arts & Craft Fair, 10 am-3 pm

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May 4, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 6, Spring Garden Party at Pine Hill Nursery, 10 am - 3 pm

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

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May 9, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

May 11, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 12, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

May 13, Super Recycling Day, 9 am - 3 pm

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

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May 18, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 18-21, Blossom Weekend Event @Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

May 19-20, Samels Farm Volunteer Work Bee & Cleanup, 9 am

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

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May 22, NLEA Symposium @Boyne Mountain Resort, 9 am - 3:30 pm

May 23, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 5:30-6:30 pm

May 25, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

May 26, ER Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

May 27, Arts & Craft Fair in Elk Rapids, 10 am - 4 pm

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June 11, Samels Farm Open House, 12:30 - 3 pm

June 15-18, Father's Day Weekend @ Myrtle & Maude's, 10 am - 5 pm

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June 28, FIRST Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm

June 29, FREE Fishing Expo @Harbor Pavilion, 4-6 pm

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY

Tuesday, March 27, ER Planning Commission, 7:00 pm

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions



THE 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN UPDATE SURVEY IS NOW LIVE

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO TAKE THE SURVEY

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ElkRapidsMP

• The survey takes about 20 minutes and will be live from February 20th to March 31st, 2023. There will be an open house this summer and will be another way to provide input. The survey and the open house will be different so please consider participating in both! If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Janisse at kjanisse@elkrapids.org or 231-264-9274.

See Full Press Release: PRESS RELEASE: MASTER PLAN 5-YEAR UPDATE SURVEY - Village of Elk Rapids

APPLY TO VOLUNTEER ON VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

Are you looking for a way to share your ideas to make Elk Rapids a better place to live, work, and recreate? Do you enjoy working as a team and solving problems? Want to give back to the community? Then join an Elk Rapids Board or Commission! Applications are still being accepted for:

• Beautification Commission
• Downtown Development Authority
• Harbor Commission
• Housing Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Planning Commission
• Zoning Board of Appeals

Questions about serving? Reach out to the Village Clerk Kaitlyn Szczypka. Thanks for your interest in serving our community! >>Read More

ELK RAPIDS SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE VACANCY March 15, 2023



Board Member, Holly Spencer, tendered her resignation from Elk Rapids Schools Board of Education on March 15, 2023. The district will miss Mrs. Spencer’s experience and leadership but wish her the best in her future endeavors. Elk Rapids School District community members are invited to consider applying for this position and becoming active participants in the education of our children.

According to the Bylaws of the District, an individual is eligible for election or appointment as a School Board member if the individual is a citizen of the United States and is a qualified and registered elector of the School District by the filing deadline. Trustees are expected to attend school board meetings twice a month, in addition to serving on selected committees.

The Board of Trustees anticipates conducting public interviews with interested and qualified applicants on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position for the remainder of Mrs. Spencer’s term ending on December 31, 2024. The trustee position would then appear on the November 2024 general election ballot as a six-year term.

Interested persons are required to submit a letter of interest and resume via email to School Board President Jennifer Brown, jebrown@erschools.com prior to but no later than 3:00 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023.

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/

Whitewater Township: whitewatertownship.org/

View the full list of webinars

www.sbdcmichigan.org

MDARD Value-Added Grant Program

Applications close April 4th, 2023 at 3 PM

"The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting applications for its latest round of value-added grants.

The Value-Added Grant Program is designed to help retain, expand, attract, or develop agricultural processing in Michigan through targeted investments in technology and equipment, feasibility studies, healthy food access, regional food systems, and urban agriculture. Grant proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. (EST) on April 4, 2023.

The maximum grant award eligible is $100,000 per proposal. Each project will require a minimum 30 percent match. The value-added proposals will be evaluated through a competitive selection process. Applications for grant funds will be asked to outline how the project will impact and produce measurable outcomes for Michigan's food and agriculture industry.

MDARD is accepting proposals to help expand value-added agricultural processing and food hub development in the state and access to fresh nutritional Michigan-grown foods.

Those interested in applying should visit www.michigan.gov/mdardgrants to view the application and grant guidelines. Apply Here

MichiganBusiness.org



Small businesses: The heart of Michigan’s economy and communities

Small businesses help to drive innovation, create jobs and contribute to the growth and vitality of communities everywhere. Their impact on Michigan’s economy is why the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) backs resources like the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) to support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state. >>Continue Reading

Whitmer awards $3 million to Young Professionals grants

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alongside the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) announced that $3 million in grants will be awarded to under-represented young people in Michigan.

The grants are part of Michigan Works! Young Professionals program, which aims to help young disenfranchised Michiganders aged 14-24 gain employment and career opportunities. >> Continue Reading

>> READ THE COMPLETE NLEA MARCH NEWSLETTER

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How Google Workspace Can Boost Your Small Business Efficiency

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Discover how to use Google Workspace to enhance your small business. Explore the various IT software, practical tips, and best practices.

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 1:00 pm EDT

Organize your business ideas and be focused and concise about your business goals using a one-page business plan.

Read the Latest News

>> March 22, 2023 Edition

→ According to 2020 census data, the Traverse City area has reached the population threshold required to become a metropolitan planning organization (MPO), qualifying the Traverse City urbanized area for more federal funding for road projects and the ability to make regional transportation decisions.

Last week, Traverse Connect and our partners in the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance attended the signing of an amendment to the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to reaffirm and expand legal protections for sexual orientation and gender identity by the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer.

MI TriShare Child Care Pilot Program

The MI TriShare Child Care Pilot Program (TriShare) is an innovative approach to increasing access to high-quality, affordable child care for working families, while also helping to retain talent and removing one major barrier to employment.

Through TriShare, the cost of an employee’s child care is shared equally among the employer, the employee, and the State of Michigan — a three-way split — with coordination being provided regionally by a TriShare facilitator hub which in northern Michigan is United Way of Northwest Michigan! >>Read More

Paid Work Experience Program for Young Adults

Continuing in Northwest Michigan

NORTHWEST LOWER, MI—A program providing meaningful work experience and income for young adults is continuing in northwest Lower Michigan. Northwest Michigan Works! has received a $220,000 state grant for the Young Professionals program. The program provides young adults with job skills, earned income, and career exploration and preparation activities.

Northwest Michigan Works! will continue to partner with the Char-Em ISD, Northwest Education Services, and Wexford-Missaukee ISD to offer the Young Professionals program. At Char-Em, the program will offer training and jobs in a variety of industries including automotive, construction, IT, landscaping, and power sports. Northwest Education Services and Wexford-Missaukee ISD will each offer welding classes.

"Programs like the Young Professional program offer both the student and business owner a low risk opportunity, where the student can apply skills learned through our CTE programs in a real-world work environment provided by the business owner, which can result in a longer term employment arrangement beyond this program," said Jim Rummer, Director of Career and Technical Education at the Char-Em ISD.

"The Young Professionals program has had a significant impact on those students who participate," said Tim Rigling, Assistant Superintendent of Career and Technical Education at the Wexford-Missaukee ISD. "Not only are the students learning a valuable skill in our welding program, they are also gaining confidence, self-esteem, and practical "life skills" along the way. Students are able to explore a possible career path while being paid for the experience; without which some would not be able to participate." 

The Young Professionals initiative is designed to reduce youth unemployment and place young adults, ages 14-24, on the right path to achieving lifelong economic self-sufficiency. The initiative supports young adults who are struggling to obtain employment by exposing them to multiple career and educational opportunities, such as entering a Registered Apprenticeship program, earning a college degree or certificate, and obtaining sustainable employment.

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. 

Explore workplace trends and ideas for how employers can best support generational teams while keeping employees engaged and motivated for long-term retention and success.

Don’t miss this year's Small Business Summit~April 5, 2023

Special thanks to our sponsor Consumers Energy.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3I00tOR

Interested in learning more about the Going Pro Talent Fund, a statewide competitive award opportunity that can help offset your staff training costs? Take a look at the details below for our upcoming info sessions!

To register for a session near you and learn about this program and other services offered by Northwest Michigan Works!, visit nwm.org/goingproinfo.

Have some credits under your belt but didn’t finish your degree? Keep going with Michigan Reconnect! Reach your goals with an Associate Degree or skill certificate. Get started today at Michigan.gov/Reconnect

Michigan’s nonprofits who are struggling with the negative impacts and hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic can now take the first step to receive much needed funding from the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund for serving their hard-hit communities.

The Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) today announced the launch of the “intent to apply” phase for the relief fund, which is focused on assisting small charitable nonprofit organizations.

• Read the full press release https://bit.ly/3SclTMb
• Learn more about the relief fund MiNonprofitRelief.org

CAREER CONNECT NEWSLETTER: MARCH 2023

EO 101 for Frontline Staff



This virtual training session is focused on providing frontline staff with tools and resources to ensure each individual receives the services they need. We will discuss items such as assistive technology, language access, best practices, and how to best interact with customers with various backgrounds or needs.

• Date: April 5, 2023
• Time: 10AM-11AM (EST)
• Location: Virtual

REGISTER HERE

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

Industrial Safety Assistant

Maintenance Processor

Sanitation Worker

Looking for:

Contemporary Worship Director

Looking For:

Human Resource Director

Seeking:

Licensed Cosmetologist

Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

Looking For:

Marketing Associate

Traverse City Horse Show is hiring! Join our team for the 2023 season, and be a part of hosting exciting International Equestrian events in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan 

Click here to learn more  https://traversecityhorseshows.com/join-the-team/

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sacred Heart Church

Looking for servers, kitchen help, and baked goods donations.

Helpers, please arrive at 4:00 pm (servers white shirts black pants, and aprons provided). Instructions are provided upon check-in.

Please deliver your baked goods donation on Friday, before 4:00 pm.

click on the link below to sign up or call the office at 231-264-8087.

Sign Up Fish Fry VOLUNTEER

Chamber members please submit volunteer needs for your organization to laura@elkrapidschamber.org

TRUE BLUE News

Do You Know?

• Microfibers are a type of microplastic from fragments of synthetic fibers like fleece, polyester, and nylon
• Microfibers are released when synthetic clothing is laundered.
• Microplastics are tiny-about the size of a sesame seed, 1/5 inch wide.
• Microfibers are the commonest type of microplastic.
• Microfibers are detrimental to birds, fish, and aquatic life.
• Microfibers don’t biodegrade. They just get smaller and smaller. >> Continue Reading

K & K Heating & Cooling * 945 Green St.,* Elk Rapids * (231) 264-8323

The tallys are in for our February special and we were able to raise $420 for the local food pantries. Elk Rapids Community Cupboard and the Bellaire Community Food Pantry will each be receiving $210.

A BIG Thank you to our valuable customers! Let's keep it going and raise even more for our local Veterans!

Feel free to call 231-264-8323 and book your appointment today!

Real Estate One * 101 River Street * Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Elk Rapids Marina⚓118 Bridge Street ⚓Elk Rapids⚓(231) 264-9500⚓ elkrapidsmarina.com

⚓>>READ ER MARINA'S LATEST NEWSLETTER<<⚓

America’s Best Restaurants is bringing their ABR Roadshow to the Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant. The team is excited to announce that they are being featured on America's Best Restaurants! To celebrate, they are giving away TWO $25 gift cards to their restaurant. Be sure to leave a comment on their Facebook page for your chance to win!

America's Best Restaurants travels the country visiting restaurants you should eat at on a weekly basis!

The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant

2535 N. Main St. * Central Lake, MI 49622

(231) 544-2583 * See their FACEBOOK PAGE for details on the contest.

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen 617 Ames Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-0530

BOS wine TGIF Dinner

Friday, April 14, 2023, 5:30 p.m.

We will be featuring McCrillis Food Co. for this TGIF Dinner! Chef Andrew will be making Philly Cheesesteak with Chips and a glass of BOS Wishflower or Blaufränkisch for $32. Tickets are required and can be purchased HERE.

BOS Wine * 135 Ames Street * Elk Rapids *

(231) 498-2073

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

Euchre every Tuesday

Live Music at the Cellar on Friday and Saturday evenings!

The 2023 Easter Pre-Order is open and available. Scan the QR code to sign up, stop by the shop, or give us a call at 231-498-5855.

Get your creative hat on! It's Button Design time! Head over to our website to download the button template and entry form, or pick one up at the Elk Rapids District Library or Elk Rapids Area Chamber. Download the forms here:  https://elkrapidsharbordays.org/.../ERHD-Button-Design...

Spring Break Drop-In Activities

Bring the kiddos out to Pine Hill anytime

March 27th-31st 10 am-3 pm for some free family fun. Take our spring scavenger hunt and plant something to take home. Enjoy the sunny greenhouses and pretend like you traveled somewhere warm for spring break.

Easter Centerpiece Workshop

Join us on Saturday, April 1st at 11 am and create your own beautiful spring centerpiece just in time for your Easter table. Choose to bring your own container or basket or purchase one of ours. A $10 fee includes your soil and moss. Simply pay for the other items and plants that you use. Please call to register at 231-599-2824.

>> READ COMPLETE NEWSLETTER

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:

• Friday, March 31, "Hypertufa" Create Stone-like Vessels, 10 am-2 pm
• Saturday, April 1, Make Easter/Springtime Boxes, 10 am - 2 pm

Interlochen Winter/Spring 2023 Community Connection Concerts

Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids can secure up to four (4) free tickets to each of the following concerts in this special series. Follow the links below to learn more and reserve your tickets. Enter discount code ARCCC during checkout.

Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Jazz Combos

Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Orchestra: Young Soloists of Tomorrow

Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Singer-Songwriter and Popular Music Ensemble: Cinema Informs Song, with special guest Claud

Friday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Wind Symphony, with special guest Elmer Churampi
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Supporters and patrons of ArtRapids can take advantage of this opportunity now. 

Click HERE for vendor application too. Applications must be turned in to mwillis@erschools.com in order to have a spot saved.

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

Wine tastings 4-6 pm with Kim now every ~

Wednesday at the Village Market in Rapid City

Thursday at the Village Market in Elk Rapids

Village Market 🍷250Ames St.🍷 Elk Rapids🍷 (231) 264-5629

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

Scholarship Opportunity!

The Rotary Club of Elk Rapids announces three $2,500 scholarships available to current 2023 ERHS Seniors or recent Elk Rapids Graduates that attend Northwestern Michigan College The application deadline is April 22, 2023.

• Click HERE for the application and guidelines

Contact Sherry Steffen, Scholarship Chairperson with questions,sherry.lkn@charter.net

Monday Dinner Specials

5:30 - 7:00 pm $10

Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for all they do!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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

Sacred Heart Church🐠 Fish Fry

Fridays, February 24 thru March 31, 2023

143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-8087

Sacred Heart Fish Fry-It is the Best!!!

Come check it out on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Social Hall.

Cod, fries, and mac and cheese available for $12 Adult/ $40 family.

Desserts by donation, served by Sacred Heart Youth.

Stations of the Cross followed by Reconciliation begins at 7:00 pm in the church.

Thank you for coming in for a delicious meal and to gather with our community, the Lenten opportunity for prayer and reconciliation make the evening a huge blessing.

We have had tremendous responses from people to help in the kitchen, to serve, and to make desserts. Thank you for your support. We do require a few trained people in positions but are happy to let new people get involved. If you have not had an opportunity please consider signing up, it is a great place to volunteer!

Helpers, please arrive at 4:00 pm (servers white shirt black pants, aprons provided).

Instructions provided upon check-in. Please park in the north parking lot (off Buckley Street).

Please deliver your baked good donation on Friday, before 4:00 pm.

click on the link below to sign up or call the office 231-264-8087.

Fish Fry VOLUNTEERS

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.

People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due April 1

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by April 15. All letters and applications are accepted through an online grant application portal that can be found at gtlakes.com/people-fund.

Great Lakes Energy members support the People Fund by agreeing to have their bill rounded up to the nearest whole dollar amount. That extra change is then pooled with contributions from other People Fund participants and returned to the community through grants to non-profit, charitable organizations that provide humanitarian, educational, or community development services within the cooperative’s 26-county service area. Since 1999, the People Fund Program has awarded more than $4.2 million in grants to charitable and community organizations to help them better the lives of residents in local communities. The People Fund awarded more than $258,000 in grants in 2022.

Non-profit organizations that serve communities located in the Great Lakes Energy service area are eligible to apply. More information about the People Fund program, including organization and grant eligibility criteria, and lists of recent grant recipients, is available online at www.gtlakes.com/people-fund.

Letters of interest are due by April 1, with applications due by April 15. Another grant opportunity will be available in October 2023.

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com * 231-463-4556

Book your Next Yoga Class today at

www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

Beginning Wednesday, April 5th, the Tuesday evening Gentle flow class at 5:30 pm will change to Wednesday evening at 5:30 pm. We hope this time change will accommodate your schedules. Let us know what you think.

If there are other class styles or times of day you would like to see added to our schedule, we take all suggestions seriously!

We appreciate all of you and look forward to a beautiful, healthy Spring and Summer season.

More Good News here at Harbor Fitness. We welcome Brent Shipman as our newest personal trainer in the house!!

Brent is a local Elk Rapidian. He lives in Kewadin with his wife and 2 daughters. His personal training journey began 6 years ago with a love for powerlifting. He is in his 3rd year coaching the Elk Rapids High School powerlifting team.

Brent gained his Personal Training certification this past January and is ready to take on clients here at Harbor Fitness. In Brent's words, "As a personal trainer, it is my responsibility to offer you the opportunity to create a lifestyle that allows for training while not giving up aspects of your life you already enjoy. Through that, we can work to build healthy habits and routines to optimize your health and give you the best chance to live your life to the fullest."

You can reach Brent by phone, text, email, or by stopping at Harbor Fitness, 115 Ames Street, Suite F in Elk Rapids. Contact info for Brent is 231 564-8860, liftwithbrent@gmail.com.

INDULGE

~ ELK RAPIDS ~

Day Spa

404 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids (231) 264-8184

www.indulge-elkrapids.com * FACEBOOK PAGE

March Specials

~ 15% off a European Facial

~ $5 off Cuts Men and Kids cuts w/ Adrian

NOW AVAILABLE

Lavish Spray Tan ~ $50 per Session

~ Last 7-10 Days

~ Customizable Golden Brown Color

~ Flawless Fade

~ Paraben Free, Gluten Free, Cruelty-Free, Vegan

Happy Spring - https://mailchi.mp/a667ddbfd7f2/important-updates-20258725

Looking forward to classes at the beach and the harbor starting in June.

Message from Judith

Dreaming of those summer waves? Bodywise is now accepting reservations for private SUP Yoga Classes or Parties! -



https://mailchi.mp/b38ad1cff490/important-updates-20259669 Click for options and information. Ask us about which dates you are hoping for.

Join us! https://erbodywise.com

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

2023 Grass River 3-day Spring Camp

Tuesday, March 28 - Thursday, March 30

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesday through Thursday

Ages 7 to 12

$150 per camper, limited space, must pre-register!

Grass River Natural Area will be hosting a 2023 spring day camp for children 7 to 12 years old. Your children can spend their spring break tapping maple trees for sap, tracking animals along the boardwalks, building a campfire, or enjoying the view along Grass River - perfect for the child that loves the outdoors in spring. 

More Info and Registration here: https://www.grassriver.org/spring-camp.html

Make a Collage Art Class

Saturday, April 1st, 1:00 pm (2 hrs), $10 per person

We'll create a colorful collage using 'found' materials and photos of natural beauty to create unique images of this special place. All materials supplied. You may bring your own photographs and objects of interest that you will glue to a 9" x 12" board, or we may go for a walk to find some

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

NO STORYTIME THIS WEEK!

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

Please join The Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library Thursday, April 20 for a container garden demonstration a Pine Hill Nursery (886 US-31 North, Kewadin).

Tickets are $25/per person, and space is limited to

50 people, so don't wait!

Get Your Tickets Here!

All proceeds support the Elk Rapids District Library

Follow school and sporting events events on the Elk Rapids School Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/erschools

www.erschools.com

Please help support Elk Rapids local students participating in the Nationals!

Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for their 2023 Spring 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.

Since 2015, Paddle Antrim has awarded over $30,400 to 21 projects that have made an impact on over 10 communities. To be considered for the grant program, projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed or adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County. Eligible applicants include Michigan-based non-profit organizations or governmental entities. Past projects include the installation of a rain garden in Ellsworth, the design and installation of new interpretive panels for the Grass River Natural Area’s Nature Center, and funding towards the installation of the first universal access kayak launch on The Chain of Lakes Water Trail at Milton Township Waterfront Park. A list of completed projects funded by this Mini-Grant Program can be found at  www.paddleantrim.com/completed-projects.

"The Ripple Effect Mini Grant has supported important projects at Grass River Natural Area that have improved our educational programs and land management, supported the safety of our staff and visitors, and assisted us in reaching a broader audience in showing people the importance of the Chain of Lakes watershed,” said James Dake, Education Director at Grass River Natural Area. The Grass River Natural Area has been a recipient of several of these grants over the years.

The 2023 Spring Grant round will fund a total of $1,000 - $3,000 for eligible projects. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on Monday, May 1, 2023, to be considered. Final decisions are announced in June. More information can be found online at paddleantrim.com/ripple-effect-mini-grants.

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 MORE >>>>> News from the Road - March 2023

Read March 27, 2023 Newsletter

Meijer Simply Give

Consider supporting ACTS via the Meijer Simply Give Program. Purchase a $10 card at the checkout when shopping at your local Acme Meijer. ACTS will receive this amount matched by Meijer to purchase items for our Food Pantry clients. We appreciate your support!!

The program ends April 1st

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

Join the Elk Rapids Rotary Club as they host this FUN CommUnity Event!

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