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Guide to Newsletter


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

To ensure your events are included in the Monday Minute, please email christina@elkrapidschamber.org by Friday. Reaching over 2.7K subscribers with an open rate of over 60%.

Chamber News & Events

VENDORS: If you are interested in participating in the Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Shows or Farmers Market, please access the Guidelines and information by clicking the images above.  You may also contact the Chamber at 231-264-8202, or email gabrielle@elkrapidschamber.org.

We are looking forward to another great season!

Business Spotlight with Wildflower Soapworks & Local Appreciation Fridays!

Job Board

ANTRIM COUNTY: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BURNETTE FOODS: 

CHANG EXPRESS: Part-time Waitstaff

ELK RAPIDS MARINA: Seasonal Dock Hands

HAYSTACKS: PT Sales Associate

INDULGE ELK RAPIDS DAY SPA: Licensed Cosmetologist

NORTE:

PILLYWIGGINS GARDEN: Lawn Care & Landscape Maintenance

THE DAM SHOP: Kitchen Manager

TOWN CLUB: 

TRAVERSE CITY CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT - JOB FAIR

TRAVERSE CITY HORSE SHOWS:

Community Events This Week

Community Blood Drive


Monday, March 10th - Noon to 6pm

Good Samaritan Family Services

Our community Blood Drive with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. Your donation has the potential to impact and save THREE lives! That's amazing! Let's break a record and fill all of the available spots! Lives depend on it!


Click here to schedule an appointment!

Books On Tap


Join us at Townline Ciderworks on Tuesday, March 11th for Books on Tap! We will have small group discussions about "When Evil Came to Good Hart" by Mari Link while we enjoy some ciders.


www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Kindergarten Parent Meeting - Lakeland


Visit us Tuesday, March 11 at 6:00pm for our annual Kindergarten Parent Meeting. We will discuss options for 4-5 year olds moving into the 2025-2026 school year and provide an overview of our Kindergarten programs.


www.erschools.com

Kindergarten Parent Meeting - Millcreek


Visit us on Wednesday, March 12 at 6:00pm for our annual Kindergarten meeting. We will discuss options for 4-5 year olds moving into the 2025-2026 school year and provide an overview of our Kindergarten Programs.


www.erschools.com

Corks & Cookies


Wednesday, March 12th - 6 to 7:30pm

BOS Wine

Come join us as The Sugared Fern owner, Renee Bradburry walks us through the art of beautifully decorating sugar cookies(St. Patrick's Day Themed). $35 includes 4 cookies, professional cookie decorating expertise and a glass of BOS wine. Additional glasses available to purchase during the event.


Click here for tickets!

Seed Swap at ER Library


Thursday, March 13 - 4 to 5:30pm

Join us at the Elk Rapids District Library for an Antrim Conservation District presentation on native plant species and a community seed swap. Browse a selection of vegetable, herb, native, and ornamental seeds, and take home a variety to plant this spring. Bring leftover seed packets or self-saved seeds to share.


www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Kennedy's Kitchen at ER Cinema


Chalfonte Foundation announces an evening of Irish music as Kennedy’s Kitchen takes the stage at The Platform at the Chalfonte Theatre on Thursday, March 13, at 7 PM (doors at 6pm). Because of a generous sponsorship of Blarney Castle Oil & Propane and their EZ Mart gas stations and convenience stores, tickets for the concert are just $9—the same price as a movie ticket.


Click here for tickets!

TGIF - A Taste of Crocodile Palace


Friday, March 14 - 5:30 to 7pm

BOS Wine

Back by popular demand, Crocodile Palace will be creating a plate featuring some of their favorite menu items! If you have been to one of our collaborations before, you know you're in for a treat. If you have not, you don't want to miss out!


www.boswine.com

Tiny Traveling Boutique Reopening


Save the Date!!

Friday, March 14th at 11am


Just in time for Spring Break or your wardrobe refresh. Website going live soon and locals can always reach out anytime to arrange a time to shop!


www.tinytravelingboutique.net

St. Paddy's Day Weekend At The Pull Barn


March 14th - 17th

Irish Beer, Irish Food, and a Weekend of Fun at the Pull Barn! Join us all weekend for great beer and delicious Irish eats from Flannigan's Goat Food Truck! Food Truck Hours: Friday: 4-8 PM Saturday: 2-8 PM Sunday: 2-7 PM Monday: 2-7 PM Sunday Crafts—because a little creativity pairs well with a pint! BONUS:...


www.shortsbrewing.com

Job Fair - Pine Hill Nursery & Landscape


Northern Michigan's Premier Garden Center

Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Herbs, Veggies

Grow A Better World With Us!


Saturday, March 15th 10am-1pm

Onsite Interviews: Landscape, Retail, and Cafe


www.pinehill-nursery.com/

Maple Fest!


Saturday, March 15th - 10am to 4pm

Grass River Natural Area

Join us as we boil sap to syrup on the evaporator at the Pavilion at the Grass River Center. Stop by any time and see the process in action of making maple syrup. Ask staff questions and hike on the trail to see where we tap trees, hang buckets and lines, and collect the sap.


www.grassriver.org

Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program Pageant


Saturday, March 15th - 5:30pm

Let’s get excited!!!!

We have a spectacular group of young women participating this year. We can’t wait to see you there!



Tap here for details.

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



REGISTER FOR CLASSES/WORKSHOPS


Art and Connection

🎨965 Green Street 🎨Elk Rapids

🎨 (231) 498-2522


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 March Newsletter

See website calendar for schedules

Elk Rapids Cinema - Now Showing!


Daily Showings at 2pm & 7pm


-Now Playing

OSCAR SHORTS

-March Classic Thursday:

The Quiet Man


www.elkrapidscinema.com

Save the Dates!

This Week

March 10, Blood drive at Good Samaritan Family Services, Noon-6pm

March 11, Books on Tap at Townline Ciderworks, 6-7pm

March 11, Dominic Fortuna playing live at the Town Club, 6-9pm

March 11, Kindergarten Parent Meeting at Lakeland, 6pm

March 12, Drop-In Lego at ER Library, 4-5pm

March 12, Kindergarten Parent Meeting at Millcreek, 6pm

March 12, Corks & Cookies at BOS Wine, 6-7:30pm

March 13, Cherry Capital Airport Job Fair, 8-10am & 2-4pm

March 13, Seed Swap at ER Library, 4-5:30pm

March 13, Kennedy's Kitchen at ER Cinema, 7-8:30pm

March 14, Reopening of Tiny Traveling Boutique at 11am

March 14, St. Paddy's Day Weekend at the Short's Pull Barn, Noon-8pm

March 14 & 15, NMC Signs of River Otters and Other Elusive Animals at Grass River, 1-3:30pm

March 14, TGIF A Taste of Crocodile Palace at BOS Wine, 5-7pm

March 15, Job Fair at Pine Hill Nursery 10am-1pm

March 15, Maple Fest at Grass River Natural Area, Noon-3pm

March 15, Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship Program, 6-8:30pm

March 16, Pokemon Club at the ER District Library, 1-2 pm

March 16, Elk Rapids High School Choirs Concert & Reception at Sacred Heart, 2-4pm

Next Week

March 17, St. Patrick's Day at Short's Pull Barn, 2-7pm

March 18, Community Blood Drive at Amvets Hall, 12:30-5pm

March 19, 20 Fathoms Start-up Coaching (212 River Street), 1-3pm

March 19, Foodie Cookbook Club at Art & Connection, 5:30-7pm

March 19, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6-8pm

March 20, Business After Hours at Ethanology, 5-7pm

March 20, Tyin' Thursdays at Ethanology, 6-8:30pm

March 21, Amvets Fish Fry, 5:30-7pm

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

March 22, Winter Birding Family Hike at Antrim Conservation District, 10-11:30am

March 22, Silent Disco at Ethanology, 7-11pm

Weekly Reoccuring Events

Mondays

~ Embodied Yoga Flow at ER Yoga Flow, 9:30 am

~ Senior Discount Day at The Foundry: 25% off all food and free coffee

~ Mahjong at Art & Connection, 12:30-3:30 pm

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

Tuesdays

~ Elk Rapids Rotary Meeting at Jac's Parlor, 8-9 am

~ Imagination Station at Art & Connection, 9 am-12 pm

~ Kundalini at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 9:30 am

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

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

Wednesday

~ Antrim Women's Coffee Group, 10-11:30 am

~ Spaghetti Wednesday at Happy Camper Coffee, 11am - 2pm

~ Euchre at Art & Connection, 1 - 4 pm

~ Crafternoons at Art and Connection, 1-4pm

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM SHOP 2-4 PM

~ Island House Readers Book Club-ERDL, 12-1:30pm (1st Wednesday of the month)

~ Slow Flow at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 5:30 pm

~ Puzzle Wednesdays at the Elk Rapids Library 10am - 6pm

Thursdays

~ Strength & Flexibility at ER Yoga Flow, 9:30 am

~ Puzzle & Pour at BOS Wine, Noon-6pm

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

~ Mahjong at Art & Connection 12:30-3:30 pm

~ Men's Coffee Group at Art & Connection, 11 am-12:30 pm

~ ER Knitters at Library Porch, 2:00 pm

~ Live Music at Johnny's Torch Riviera,

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM SHOP 2-4 pm

~ Local's Night at The Dam Shop 5pm to Close - 20% Off Food & Drinks

~ Euchre at The Side Door at the Blue Pelican, 6:30 pm

FRIDAYS

~ Vin Yin at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 9:30 am

~ Storytime for all at the ER District Library, 10:30-11:30 am

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM Shop 2-4 pm

~ BOS Wine Happy Hour, 4-7pm

Saturdays

~ Vinyasa Flow at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow, 9:30 am

~ Brunch Service at The Foundry 11am-2pm

~ Disc Golf at The DAM Shop, 3:30 pm

~ Team Trivia at the Side Door at the Blue Pelican Inn, 7:30 pm

~ Small Bites at BOS Wine

~ Live Music at Ethanology, 

Sundays

~Brunch Service at The Foundry 11am-2pm

~Family Day Sundays: 1/2 price kids meals (12 & under), free hot chocolate, and s'mores at The Foundry

Member News and Specials

Board & Commission Applications


Submit your application now for the Elk Rapids Village Board & Commission. Applications are due by March 26th.


www.elkrapids.org

Golden Hill Farms & Amy Kate Designs


Pop the Champagne—We're 40! Four decades of flowers, gifts, and celebrations—and we're just getting started! We've got VIP surprises, epic events, and handpicked gift ideas coming your way, and you won't want to miss a thing. Join the fun—sign up for our newsletter at shopgoldenhill.com!


www.shopgoldenhill.com

Waterside Wellness - Massages


Enjoy a massage at Waterside Wellness. Available every Monday - Saturday with Jennifer Brown.


Make an Appointment

Small Business & Relationship Coaching


Expanding my coaching practice this March and looking to add three small business

clients and 10 relationship coaching clients. FREE consultation for new referrals, so there’s no risk for them to explore how coaching can help.


Here’s a little more about what I offer:

📌 Small Business Coaching: Leadership, strategic growth, and team

development.

📌 Relationship Coaching: Building trust, communication, and

connection.


Click here to schedule a consultation!

Silly Sister's Pottery Class


It may still be cold outside, the kilns at SSP are keeping us all warm and cozy through this Spring session! The next round of Pottery Classes (Round 17.0) for March-April, 2025 begins on March 10. As always, classes will be geared BOTH toward beginner potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos are geared toward multiple levels of ability, and there are plenty of challenges to go around for all!  


Click Here for Class Information!

Art & Connection - Extended Hours for Spring Break!


Thinking ahead to make plans for Spring Break? Art & Connection has extended their hours during this time. Bring the kids in and get creative!


www.artandconnection.org

Raven Hill Discovery Center News


Cultivating a sense of wonder and curiosity doesn’t require venturing far. Often, the most profound discoveries await right in our immediate surroundings, whether indoors or outside. Embrace this mindset and enjoy your weekend!


Click here to ready our newsletter!

70th Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button Contest - 2025

 

Calling all artists! It’s time again to submit designs for the Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button Contest. Contest dates run from March 1 – April 1.

The entry form is available at www.elkrapidsharbordays.org, the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, the Elk Rapids District Library, and Art and Connection. Share your community spirit!

Submit button design questions to: info@elkrapidsharbordays.org

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Community Public Meetings


  • Monday, March 10th, ER Township Board Meeting, 9am - Agenda
  • Monday, March 10th, Milton Township Board Meeting, 7pm - Agenda
  • Wednesday, March 12th, Elk Rapids DDA Meeting, 6pm - Agenda
  • Thursday, March 13th, ER Public Library Board, 5pm - Agenda


Village of Elk Rapids

Elk Rapids Township

Milton Township

Torch Lake Township

Antrim County

Acme Township

White Water Township

Helena Township

Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

(231) 264-8202 | WEBSITE | EMAIL


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