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Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minutes" Newsletter

January 29, 2024

Chain of Lakes Area

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

Guide to Newsletter

• Chamber Events
• Snapshot of Upcoming Events
• Local Government Public Meetings
• Business/Industry News
• Job Listings
• Events/Classes/Workshops
• Member News/Specials/Information

(Members are listed alphabetically)

The Chamber is accepting applications for the upcoming Arts and Crafts Shows. For any questions, please contact Mary Lakin at mary@elkrapidschamber.org or call the chamber office at (231) 264-8202.

~ Weekly Recurring Events ~

Mondays

~ Mug Club Monday at Short's Pull Barn, 12 - 8 pm

~ Pretzels at Short's Pull Barn, 12- 8 pm

Tuesdays

~ Locals Night at the Foundry, drink, and food specials, 3 pm-close

~ Board Game Day/Night at Short's Pull Barn

~ Tech Help at the ER District Library, 10:30 am - 12 pm

~ Euchre at Cellar 152, 5 pm

~ Trivia Night at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

~ Pretzels at Short's Pull Barn, 12 - 8 pm

Wednesday

~ Walk-in Wednesdays at ER Animal Hospital, 8 am-12 pm

~ Locals Night at BOS Wine, until 8 pm

~ Euchre at Art & Connection, 1 - 4 pm

~ Community Cornhole Tournament at the DAM Shop, 6 pm

~ Pretzels at Short's Pull Barn, 12 - 8 pm

Thursdays

~ Storytime at the ER District Library, 1:30 pm

~ Tech Help at the ER District Library, 1 - 2:30 pm

~ Knitting at the ER District Library, 2-4 pm

~ Wine Tastings at Cellar 152

~ Happy Hour at Ethanology, 1-4 pm

~ Euchre at The Side Door Saloon, 6:30 pm

~ Live Music w/Nick Vasquez at Torch Lake Cafe', 7 pm

~ Thirsty Thursdays w/Darrell & His Homies at Johnny's Torch Riveria, 7 pm

~ Wine Tastings at the DAM Shop

Fridays

~ Storytime at the ER District Library, 10:30 am

~ Happy Hour at Ethanology, 1-4 pm

~ Live Music at Cellar 152

~ Friday Night Game Night at Waterfire Vineyard, 5-8 pm

~ Live Music at Torch Lake Cafe w/Leanna Collins and Ivan Greilick, 7:30 pm

Saturdays

~ Disc Golf League at the DAM Shop, 3 pm (weather permitting)

~ Team Trivia at the Side Door Saloon, 7:30 pm

~ Live Music at Cellar 152

~ Live Music at Ethanology

~ Live Music at Torch Lake Cafe w/Leanna Collins and Ivan Greilick, 7:30 pm

Sundays

~ Sunday Bruch Buffet at Torch Lake Cafe, 11 am-3 pm

~ Happy Hour all day with drink & plate specials at Ethanology, 1-6 pm

~ Trivia at Torch Lake Cafe, 5:30, Live Music w/Dominic Fortuna at 6:30 pm

~ Trivia Night at the Foundry Craft Grillery in Elk Rapids, 6 pm

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Jan. 29, Shrinky-Dinks Craft Night at ER Library, 4:30-5:30 pm

Jan. 29, FREE Community Dinner at First Presbyterian Church 5-6:30 pm

Jan. 30, Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 4:30-6:30 pm

Jan. 30, Taco Tuesdays at Sacred Heart, 5-7 pm

Jan. 31, Brews and Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6-7:30 pm

Feb. 2, Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 8:30-9:30 am

Feb. 2-3, Brew and View Groundhog Day Weekend-Hundred of Beavers! at Elk Rapids Cinema, 2 and 7 pm show.

Feb. 2, ER Band Program Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 7 pm

Feb. 3, Take Your Child to the Library Day, 1 - 3 pm

Feb. 3, Valentine's Card Making Party at Art & Connection, 11 am-2 pm

Feb. 3, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Pageant @Peterman Auditorium, 6 pm

Feb. 4, Pokemon Club at the ER Library, 1-2 pm

Feb. 4, Vinyl Record Pop-Up Event at Ethanology, 1-5 pm

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Feb. 6, Antrim Writer's Series Author Jerry Dennis at Bee Well Mead and Cider in Bellaire, 7-8:30 pm

Feb. 7, Antrim Writers-Nonfiction Writing Workshop, Forest Twp Hall in Bellaire, 2:30-4:30 pm

Feb. 8, Sound Journey at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 6 pm

Feb. 8, Tyin' Thursdays at Ethanology, 6 pm

Feb. 9, Galentine's Evening/Customer Appreciation at ER Beautique, 4-7 pm

Feb. 9-13, Mardi Gras Events at Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

Feb. 10, Shiver 5K Snowshoe Race at Grass River, 10-11 am

Feb. 10, Frostbite Trail, Winter Cask, Flask, and Fork Experience, 12 - 6 pm

Feb. 10, ER Players Community Trivia Night at Herth, 7 pm

Feb. 10, Amvet's Valentine's Dinner & Dance, 6 pm

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Feb. 12, Flower Power Hour, Golden Hill Farms at Short's, 6 pm

Feb. 13, Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 4:30-6:30 pm

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

Feb. 15, Grass River Nature Trivia Night at Short's Pull Barn, 6-8 pm

Feb. 16, Community Cupboard Grocery Pick-up, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Feb. 16, Music House Museum Concert-Trillium Groove, 7 pm

Feb. 18, Minecraft at the ER Library, 1:15-2:30 pm

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Feb. 23, Friday Night Fever at the Ice Rink ~ Silent Disco, 6-8:30 pm

Feb. 24, Music House Special Solo Concert with David Chown, 2 pm

Feb. 26, FREE Community Dinner at First Presbyterian Church, 5-6:30 pm

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



Public Meetings about Our CommUNITY

Thursday, February 1, Antrim County Board 9:00 am

• Agenda & virtual instructions

Monday, February 5, ER School Board Meeting, 6:00 pm

Tuesday, February 6, ER Village Council Workshop, 6:30 pm

Tuesday, February 6, Acme Township Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

Wednesday, February 7, ER Parks & Rec, 6:30 pm

Wednesday, February 7, Milton Township Planning, 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 8, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5:00 pm

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/

Helena Township: https://www.helenatownship.com/

1st enrollment gains since COVID-19 confirmed at Michigan colleges

For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan universities and colleges saw slight increases in enrollment, according to a national report. >. Read More

Traverse City Curling Club to host 2024 Mixed Doubles National Championship | WPBN

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Traverse City Curling Club has had a lot to celebrate over the past year, hosting everyone from gold medal Olympians to first-time curlers.

And next month the curling club will be hosting the Mixed Doubles National Championship, from Feb. 27 to March 3.

New study from Traverse City Tourism reveals significant amount of growth

TRAVERSE CITY — A new study from Traverse City Tourism was released on Thursday that shows that the Northern Michigan city experienced a pretty significant amount of growth in 2022 compared to previous years.

In fact, in 2022, Traverse City Tourism added $1.4 billion to the economy, which is a $1 million increase from 2021.

It also shows an 11% increase in visitors and a 5.9% increase in local jobs. >> Read More

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: +

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 1:00 pm EST

Discover the different AI tools available to you and a bonus six-step process for effectively deploying AI into your business operations. 

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

Why Mentoring Matters: Grow Your Business with SCORE

Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 3:00 pm EST

In this engaging webinar with a panel of experts, learn why working with a mentor can help you succeed in business.

Read the Latest News

>> January 24, 2024 Edition

→ Governor Whitmer addressed several hundred business and community leaders at the Northern Michigan Policy Conference and spoke to her plans to “plant for the future” to grow the state’s economy.

→ Northwestern Michigan College's Innovation Mindset Credential kicks off this February. The program is designed to give participants the knowledge needed to think like an entrepreneur and act like an innovator to turn ideas into solutions.

ANTRIM COUNTY: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Antrim County Transportation-Driver
• Commission on Aging - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Commission on Aging - Homemaker
• County Administrator - Food Service Coordinator
• Sheriff's Department - Corrections Deputy
• Sheriff's Department - Snow Patrol
• Veteran Affairs - Director

BURNETTE FOODS Job Openings:

• Forklift Driver
• General Labor
• Maintenance Processor
• Sanitation Worker

CHANG EXPRESS: Help Wanted, Part-time Part-time Waitstaff

EDWARD JONES: Branch Office Administrator in Elk Rapids

DR. ANN KUENKER, Needed: Medical Assistant-Traverse City Office

INDULGE ELK RAPIDS DAY SPA, Seeking Licensed Cosmetologist

MICHIGAN LAKE PRODUCTS: Looking for:

Shop Supervisor and Shop Employees

URBAN DIVERSIONS: Looking for: Warehouse Supervisor

VILLAGE MARKET: HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS!

Register for upcoming classes and workshops on our website! Check back often as we will be posting more classes and workshops



https://www.artandconnection.org/register-draft

Art and Connection🎨965 Green Street 🎨Elk Rapids🎨 (231) 498-2522

Community Connections Concerts

Presented by Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Presents, and Interlochen Public Radio.

Supporters and patrons of Art Rapids! can secure up to four (4) complimentary 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. 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Orchestra and Wind Symphony  A great Valentine's Day outing!

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | 3 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Brass Concert

Friday, February 23, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Choir: You Are Enough

Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium 

Popular Music Ensemble: Rise Up - Songs of struggle and resistance

Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Jazz Combos: Celebrate Bud Powell Centennial

Thursday, March 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Wind Symphony: Sounds, Shapes and Symbols

Friday, March 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Orchestra: Stravinsky, Shuying Li, and the Concerto Competition Winners

Friday, April 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Orchestra: Mary Watkins and Scheherazade

Thursday, April 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Singer-Songwriter & Popular Music Ensemble: Songs That Matter

Friday, April 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Corson Auditorium

Wind Symphony: Guitar Magic

Message from Judith

Happy New Year! 

Thank you for being a member of the Bodywise community. I am grateful for your trust in me and your commitment to health.

To celebrate the New Year, I am offering a special to everyone. Two weeks of unlimited classes for $40. It is a great time to recommit to your health. >>Read for class schedule and to sign up

In collaboration with Short’s Brewing and Foundry Craft Grillery, Elk Rapids Cinema will be hosting “An Elk Rapids Brew and View” on Groundhog’s Day weekend featuring an indie film hot off the film festival circuit called “Hundreds of Beavers”. >>Read Press Release

300 Isle of Pines

Elk Rapids, MI

(231) 264-9979

www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Library happenings, the newest of the new titles, upcoming events, Friends of the Library updates, and more!

Read the January Newsletter

See their website calendar for schedules

Your local library is an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover what makes your library so magical. Stop by ERDL on Saturday, February 3 from 1-3 to make a craft, have a snack, and have library-themed fun. Make sure to check out #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay or visit https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/ to see what libraries are doing for kids around the country.

Calling all boat enthusiasts! Come one, come all to Elk Rapids Marina and join us for a day filled with live music, great food, and a stunning display of boats. All boats will be at one location. All Proceeds from this event benefit Elk Rapids Harbor Days.

Become a Sponsor!

Your sponsorship will help bring to life a memorable and enjoyable event that will attract boat enthusiasts to our community. Our goal is to establish an annual event that people will anticipate with great excitement.

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

Ethanology Distillation * 127 Ames Street * Elk Rapids (231) 498-280

Golden Hill Farms FLOWER POWER HOUR

Held at Short's Pull Barn in Elk Rapids.

Monday, February 12, 2024, at 6 pm!

We promise you’ll have a ton of fun and leave proud of your hard work!

Nothing like having a beer and putting together a bouquet with the guys, right?!

Call the shop to reserve your spot (231) 264 6938!

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

The Grass River Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm, November through April.

NMC Winter Tree Identification

Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 1:00 pm (2 hrs) at NMC Health/Science Building

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. Registration through NMC Extended Education.

2024 Grass River Shiver

5k/10k Snowshoe Race Fundraiser

Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 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 for those who 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    

($30 for walk-ins on race day).

Who will be the next Miss Elk Rapids? 👑

Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Pageant

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm

Peterman Auditorium at ERHS

Doors open at 5:30, Pageant begins at 6:00 pm

Tickets can be purchased from any of the contestants and also at the door.

Music House Museum

"Trillium Groove Concert"

February 16 at 7:00 pm



“Native to Northern Michigan, Trillium Groove is a female-forward trio that plays all the classics you know and love, as well as their original music! From jazz to soft rock, to indie pop and more, they are sure to have something for everyone. >>Read More and to purchase tickets

Music House Museum*7377 U.S. 31 North*Williamsburg*(231) 938-9300

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

Taco Tuesdays at Sacred Heart!

Grab your friends and join us on Taco Tuesdays! 

Each week in January, starting on January 9th, from 5-7 pm in the parish hall, we will be hosting a fun gathering that includes a delicious meal of either 3 chicken or beef tacos, or 1 wet chicken or beef burrito meal, complete with beans, rice, chips, and salsa! Meals are available for dine-in or take-out.



“We want to provide an affordable, fun, and delicious mid-week treat and opportunity for people to come together during an otherwise quiet time of year,” John Mischel, Sacred Heart Outreach Committee member, said. “Our chef, Elaine Vasquez, had the idea. She has a strong background in creating exquisite Mexican cuisine,

so it should be a great time!”

Dinners can be purchased at the door for $11. Cash, credit cards, and checks are accepted. All proceeds from ticket sales will go toward our capital campaign. 

Short's Pull Barn 211 Industrial Park Drive Elk Rapids

Spice up your Wednesday night with Bingo!

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 6:00 pm

A fun-filled evening of bingo, tasty brews, and prizes at the Pull Barn!

Say "REUSED" to the Dress!



Tinker Tailor teamed up with Elk Rapids schools ECO Club and Green Elk Rapids to hold an extraordinary event featuring formalwear.

Have a prom dress you'd like to sell? A pageant dress you wore once and know someone else would love? Maybe a fancy bridesmaid dress you aren't going to wear again? Drop it off at Tinker Tailor for consignment or donation! This is a great opportunity to update that eco-closet and upcycle. We are looking to add to the collection now for our Spring sales event.

Proceeds will benefit the great work the ECO club is doing for our community!

Acme Christian Thrift Store

Read the January 29 Newsletter

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

Space for Lease

Located in beautiful Elk Rapids, MI, this 1,947 SF standalone flex office building has a shop and retail/showroom area, which allows for a wide variety of uses. There is a centrally located kitchenette and bathroom which provides a nice separation of the retail space from the shop space. One street over from Ames St but visible from the main road providing good visibility.

https://www.threewest.com/property-listings/?ptype=CM_3&listingID=1911588#

David & Brothers

Need Interior Painting done?

Need help with moving?

David & Brothers are here to help you with moving or painting!

Give them a call today ~ (231) 499-8235

January Special

~ 40% off Select Retail Items, 25% off other Retail Items

~ Spa Package $216

Includes: (1) 60-minute Massage (1) 60 minute European Facial

(1) Basic Pedicure (1) Basic Manicure

Indulge - 404 Bridge St. - Elk Rapids - (231) 264-8184

Nadora Esthetics*95 Lake Street*Elk Rapids * (231) 409-5620 Facebook Page

Valentine's is coming soon! Treat your loved one, yourself, or make it a date activity! Enjoy a massage so good, you won't want to leave and a facial that will give a great Valentine's glow  Availability for back-to-back appointments are rare so book quickly!

Book facials with Nadora Esthetics and massage with Robin, Evolve You Massage. Booking availbale on Vagaro.

>>>> READ PAGE 2 OF THE RAVEN HILL NEWSLETTER HERE

Torch Lake Vineyard Retreat

at Waterfire Vineyard



Do you dream of a vineyard vacation in a secluded setting? Sampling wines and connecting with how they are made? Touring wine country?

Take a peek

https://bit.ly/41yPmVr

Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

info@elkrapidschamber.org | (231) 264-8202 | Website