Elk Rapids Area

Chamber of Commerce

"Monday Minute" Newsletter

February 27, 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"

For information on membership with Elk Rapids Area Chamber which includes listings in the Chain of Lakes Guidebook, please contact Laura Savoie at (231) 264-8202 or email laura@elkrapidschamber.org

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.

From left to right: Karen Paradis, Sophie Standerfer, Jim Standerfer (owner), Adrian Draper, Jenny Mischley (owner), Lisa Cannon, Sydney Standerfer, Bill Mischley, Amanda Kilborn, Nancy Mischley, Judy and Jim Standerfer.

~ Indulge Elk Rapids Day Spa ~

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Photo

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

Visit their website https://indulge-elkrapids.com/ for the list of services offered. Call (231) 264-8184 to make an appointment and ask about the new tanning services!

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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Feb 28, ACD Farmer Resource Fair, 12-4 pm

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

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

Feb 28, Euchre Night at Cellar 152

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

Mar 2, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

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

Mar 3, Owl Prowl at Grass River Natural Area, 7-8:30 pm

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

Mar 4, Poetry Discovery @Grass River Natural Area 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

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

Mar 4, Sip & Craft at BOS Wine, 5;30 pm

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Mar 7, Euchre Night at Cellar 152

Mar 8, TK/Kindergarten Parent Orientation @ Mill Creek, 6 pm

Mar 9, TK/Kindergarten Parent Orientation @Lakeland, 6 pm

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

Mar 9, Cornhole Tournament at The DAM Shop, 6 pm

Mar 9-10, ER High School/CMS Musical ~ "Grease," 7 pm

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

Mar 10, Music House presents The Austin Stoddard Jazz Octet, 7 pm

Mar 11, ER High School/CMS Musical~ "Grease," 2 pm & 7 pm

Mar 11, HERTH Indoor Farmers & Artisans Market, 10 am - 2 pm.

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

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

Mar 11, Oscar Party at Torch Lake Cafe

Mar 11-12, Home Builders Expo at Grand Traverse Resort

Mar 12, Pokemon Club at ER Library, 2-4 pm

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Mar 14, Business After Hours event @ the Town Club, 5-7 pm,

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

Mar 14, Paint & Sip at Castle Farms/1918 Cellars, 6-8 pm

Mar 15, Brews & Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6 pm

Mar 16, Project Grad, Michigan College Planning Workshop, 6:30 pm

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

Mar 17, Downtown ER🍀St. Pat's Scavenger Hunt & Firelit Fireday,1-5pm

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

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

Mar 18, Pine Hill Nursery Job Fair, 10 am - 2 pm

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

Mar 19, Chocolate, Cheese & Wine at Waterfire Vineyeard, 1-4 pm

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Mar 20, Wine Tasting at Torch Lake Cafe', 6 pm

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

Mar 21-23, Auditions for Boeing, Boeing Play at HERTH

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

Mar 23, Waterfire Wine at the Smokehouse, 6 pm

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

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

Mar 25-26, MI Maple Weekend at Out of the Woods Farm, 10 am-4 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Intro to Blacksmithing, Samels Farm, 8:30 am-12:00 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY



Tuesday, Feb 28, ER Planning Commission, 7:00 pm

• Agenda and Zoom Instructions

Wednesday, Mar 1, ER Parks & Rec Meeting, 6:30 pm

• Agenda

Wednesday, Mar 1, Milton Township Planning Commission, 7:00 pm

• See WEBSITE

Wednesday, Mar 1, ER Village Council Workshop, 5:30 pm

• the workshop is to meet with the Michigan Municipal League to discuss the executive search for the next Village Manager.

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

The Elk Rapids Village Government is excited to invite all community members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas to apply for an array of volunteer positions to aid in the decision-making process of our municipality. Elk Rapids is fortunate to have an abundance of highly educated, community-focused people. Serving on a village commission is a fulfilling experience and a great way to give back to our community. The Village Government is seeking volunteers, both new and seasoned, with fresh ideas for the following board/commission positions: >>Read More

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

Biz Start 101

NMC University Center, 2200 Dendrinos Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684

In-Person - Thursday, March 9th from 10-11:30 AM

The Biz Start 101 workshop is for aspiring entrepreneurs in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital or simply considering self-employment. Assess your abilities to lead and manage a company, and evaluate the market and sales potential for your products/services.

>>Read More

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

How Will Tourism Affect Traverse City in the Next Decade?

With nearly 29 percent of Traverse City’s jobs connected to tourism and Grand Traverse County experiencing a 47 percent population spike between February and July, tourism continues to play a major role in the region – and will likely do so in the coming decade. As the City of Traverse City works to create a new master plan, residents weighed in during two workshops Tuesday with their own impressions of tourism and how Traverse City should best balance visitor impacts with local quality of life.>> Continue Reading

No Slowdown In Sight

In October 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced the Michigan Strategic Fund had approved three significant projects in two very different industries—electric vehicles (EV) and agriculture. A common thread was that these projects were moving forward with assistance from the state’s SOAR Fund. Created to support two programs signed into law by Gov. Whitmer in December 2021—the Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) and the Critical Industry Program (CIP), SOAR launched with funding of $1 billion; more than $500 million was added in late 2022. Under SOAR, all projects are required for approval by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, headed by Quentin Messer, Jr., MEDC CEO and Michigan Strategic Fund President and Chair. Those three projects highlighted back in October represent a capital investment of over $4.1 billion and the creation of more than 4,600 new direct jobs. >>Continue Reading

• The 2023 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase is on Monday, May 22 at Boyne Mountain Resort!
• Help Shape Workforce Development Survey
• Tax Abatement Basics
• Cyber Security Resources
• and more........ >>Read Full Newsletter

For recorded webinars and upcoming workshops: 

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

ONLINE LIVE EVENT

How to Use Keywords On Your Website and Social Media to Attract Customers

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

Help customers find you online by learning how to research, determine and use keywords on your website and social media.

Healthcare Resiliency in Northern Michigan:

Why Businesses Benefit from a Healthier Community 

Munson Healthcare is northern Michigan's largest and leading healthcare system. Based in Traverse City, their team of medical experts, eight award-winning community hospitals, and related organizations serve people in 29 counties in northern Michigan. Munson works every day to advance and enhance the quality of health and wellness in the communities they serve. Throughout Munson Healthcare, doctors, nurses, technicians, staff, and volunteers focus on providing high-quality care and creating a safe environment while asking, "How can we do this better?" and "What is best for our patients?" How can communities and businesses help our healthcare system with the strain incurred from COVID-19, inpatient bed capacity, and nationwide healthcare staff shortages? >>Continue Reading

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

Monthly Training Newsletter

Northwest Michigan Works! is partnering with Northwestern Michigan College on the annual NMC Career & Employment Fair on March 2 from 3-6 PM (2:30 pm for Veterans) at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City. The Career & Employment Fair is a great place to meet employers. Representatives from companies across the region will be at the fair to meet potential employees and increase awareness of their organization. The event is open to students, alumni and community members.

https://www.nmc.edu/.../advising.../career-fair/index.html

Register for MiCareerQuest Northwest 2023!

Registration for employers, schools, and volunteers is open until Friday, March 17!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the region's largest career exploration

event for students.

For more information and registration links, visit our website: nwm.org/micqnw.

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

Read the FEBRUARY Newsletter

• Michigan ReConnect Program
• Career & Technical Education Month
• Job Fairs
• MIHI Connected Tours

Job Fair

Saturday, March 18th, 10 am-2 pm

Onsite interviews

Openings in Landscape, Retail, and Café

Call 599-2824 for more info



Pine Hill Nursery & Landscape🌿 886 US 31 North🌱 Kewadin

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:

Accounting Clerk

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

Employment Opportunity

Village Treasurer

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

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

K & K has teamed up with local food pantries in Elk Rapids and Bellaire and will be donating $5 from every tune-up in February to them at the end of the month.

They are also running a $30 off-special on their tune-up services.

Give them a call today and schedule your tune-up and help your community at the same time!

Five Weeks of Flowers

For $75

4 Mondays in March

1st Monday in April

First bouquet has vase

Following four are wrapped

pick-up only on Monday or Tuesday

Elk Lake Floral & Greenhouses

(231) 264-8188

8628 Cairn Hwy., Elk Rapids



Flowers💐 .....always a nice surprise!

The 2023 Home EXPO sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area is being held at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme on March 11th & 12th. Show hours are Saturday, March 11th, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, March 12th, from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Advance ticket sales are available at the HBA office or My North Ticketwire. Tickets will also be sold at the door on the day of the event.

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 Music House presents Interlochen student Austin Stoddard and his Jazz Octet on March 10 at 7:00

The Music House Museum is proud to present The Austin Stoddard Jazz Octet, composed of academy students at Interlochen on Friday, March 10th at 7:00 pm. They will be performing a concert of original arrangements of "swing-era" standards, and will be featuring Interlochen's first-ever jazz vocal major.

Tickets are $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and can be purchased at MyNorth Tickets or at musichouse.org. We hope to see you there.

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:

• Thursday, 3/02, Easter Gnome Mixed Media on Canvas, 10 am - 1 pm
• Saturday, 3/04, Intro to Watercolor Techniques, 10 am - 1 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, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Popular Music Ensemble: Alternative Heroes of the Underground

Friday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m. (Corson Auditorium)

• Jazz Orchestra and Chamber Strings, with special guest Diane Monroe

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. 

PAINT & SIP

March 14, 2023, 6-8 pm

Follow along with a guide and paint a unique work of art on canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine at Castle Farms! Tickets are $45 and include your canvas, art supplies, and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine. Additional beverages are available for purchase!

Purchase Tickets HERE

Castle Farms 🏰5052 M-66🍷Charlevoix MI🖼️ 231-237-0884

Boeing-Boeing! Auditions

The Elk Rapids Players will be holding open auditions for their upcoming production of the farcical comedy Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti on March 21, 22, and 23 at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.

A cast of six characters (four women, and two men) will be selected for presenting Boeing-Boeing in late May and early June.

For a perusal script or further information about assisting either on stage or off stage, contact Director Roxanne Lutey at (231) 944-2976.

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

BINGO

Wed. March 1, 20236 6:00 p.m.

$1 off Draft Beer & Cider for Mug Club Members at the Elk Rapids Pull Barn

every Monday.

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

Sip + Craft

Saturday, March 4th, 5:30-7:30pm

Join us for another night of delicious crafty fun featuring BOS Wine paired with Yarn Wall Hanging Craft by Sawdust & Lace Studio. With Sarah's guidance, you will use multiple textures and colors of yarn, twine, and wood beads to create your custom piece. Each hanging will be 30 inches wide on a wooden dowel and cut to your length preference. This beautiful wall hanging is a great addition to any home.

Tickets are $55 per person and include a glass of BOS Wine and a craft kit that will have everything needed to create your own charming yarn wall hanging. Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Charcuterie boards and additional glasses of wine will be available for purchase. The event starts at 5:30 pm and space is limited!

Join The Cheese Lady, Nativo Chocolate, and WaterFire for an afternoon of decadent pairings. In this hands-on experience, learn about the nuances of pairing from this trio of hosts while sipping and savouring. What a way to spend the day! Seating is limited and a pre-paid RSVP is required.

RSVP HERE: https://checkout.square.site/.../5J3TGWPJ3GXTJBUUCMHCFM2V

Waterfire Vineyard 12180 Sutters Lane Kewadin

Smoke and Porter Public House 🍷1752 US 31 N 🍷Traverse City

For more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3300314093632371?ref=newsfeed

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

February~ Monday Dinner Specials

5:30 - 7:00 pm $10

• 2/6 Salisbury Steak
• 2/13 Chicken Pot Pie
• 2/20 Beef Stroganoff
• 2/27 Biscuits & Gravy

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

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.

Elk Rapids Yoga Flow * 212 River Street * Elk Rapids

 elkrapidsyogaflow.com * 231-463-4556

Book your Next Yoga Class today

www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/schedule

INDULGE

~ ELK RAPIDS ~

Day Spa

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

www.indulge-elkrapids.com

February Specials

~ 60 Minute Massage & Facial for $175 w/ Amanda

~ $5 off Cuts & $10 off Color w/ Adrian

~ 30% off Bioelement skincare

Relief in Your Mind and Body - https://mailchi.mp/95335bf5543f/important-updates-20254349

Use our classes, cooking group, personal training or coaching to heal your mind and body. There's still time to sign up for the Sweetheart Special! Join us!

Grass River Natural Area 

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire

(231) 533-8576

check online for events: www.grassriver.org

Maple Sugaring 101 (Online)

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

Join James Dake online on your lunch break to discover the art of tapping maple trees. This online presentation will cover the equipment basics you need to do it at home and the process from tree to bottle. This is a free online event. Register online HERE.

NMC The Science of Making Maple Syrup

Thursday March 2 (In Person at GRNA), 1:00 pm (2 hrs.)

Discover the art of tapping maple trees by learning both traditional and modern methods. Tap into the science of maple syrup production, tree identification, and equipment needs, and get instruction for small-scale DIY projects. Register through NMC HERE.

Owl Prowl

Friday, March 3 - 6:30 pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, must pre-register

Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces are available. If there is deep snow, snowshoe rentals are available at the Grass River Center for an additional $5 per pair. Register Online Here.

Poetry Discovery Program:

Exploring Connections to Nature

Saturday, March 4 - 10:15 am (2 hrs), $5 per person

Join author and poet Steven Veatch for a morning where we set aside time to interact with nature and poetry during a walk in the woods. While enjoying the beauty of the Grass River Natural Area on a relaxing hike, you will learn the basics of writing a poem about nature, make deep observations, and then translate the experience into words as you create your own poem. Open to all ages and experience levels. Don’t miss this program! Meet at the visitor center and be prepared to go on a hike (approximately one mile) and have lots of fun. Bring a notebook, a pen or pencil.

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

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

A shout-out to the Elk Rapids Varsity Bowling team. They placed fifth out of fifteen teams at our Regional tournament in Cheboygan. Only 53 pins (3 pins a game) short of going to States. Their best performance of the season. Congratulations!

GREASE: The School Version

DATES & TIMES: March 9th (7:00 pm), March 10th (7:00 pm) & March 11th (2:00 pm and 7:00 pm). 

PLACE: Peterman Auditorium at Elk Rapids High School, 308 Meguzee Point, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

SEATING LOCATION: At this time, we are doing reserved seating through HomeTown Ticketing. General admission seating will be first come, first serve on the dates of the show. 

DOORS OPEN: Doors open a half hour before each show: 6:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and also 1:30 for the Saturday matinee performance.

LENGTH: The show is a two-act musical and lasts approximately 90 minutes. The intermission will be 10 minutes in length. Concessions will be sold during intermission. 

CONTENT: This is the School Edition of Grease. This show is appropriate for all ages.

COST: Adults are $10 and Students are $5. Email CDeweyMI@gmail.com with ticketing questions. Tickets can be purchased online at HomeTown Ticketing: 

https://www.erschools.com/district/services/event-tickets/

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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 February 27, 2023 Newsletter

THRIFT

DONATE - SHOP - VOLUNTEER

Acts is in need of your Thrift Shop Donations

Drop-off Open, Tues-Sat 10 am-2 pm



Acme Meijer has chosen ACTS as the recipient for their "Winter Simply Give" Program Runs: from 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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