Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter

July 12, 2021

Chain of Lakes Area
Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake * Eastport * Ellsworth *
Elk Rapids * Kewadin * *Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg
2021 Garden Walk Collaborator Schedule
Lanier Garden
10am-2pm: Angie Bouma of Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
10am-4pm: Loraine with Black Swallowtail Butterfly Project

Ulrey Garden
10am-2pm: Peg Comfort and Trish Narwold of Torch Conservation Center

Kueffner Garden
10am-1pm and 2:30pm-4pm: Heidi Shaffer and Kyle Williams of Antrim Conservation District
11am-TBD: Bruce of Bruce's Earthworks

Scarborough Garden
10am-11:30am: Terry Bertrand of Barker Creek Nursery & Landscaping

Herrick Garden
10am-2pm: Jeanine Rubert of Pine Hill

Zupin-Anderson Memorial Garden
12:30pm-2pm: Terry Bertrand of Barker Creek
Would like to start planning for Chamber Member "Business After Hours Event" beginning in September.

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours to showcase your business, please call 231-264-8202 or email Maryl Kohl at maryl@elkrapidschamber.org

Public Meetings about OUR Community



Monday, July 12, Harbor Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
@ Harbor Pavilion Agenda
Monday, July 12, Milton Township Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 13, Elk Rapids Township Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 13, Milton Township Planning Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 13, ERDL Special Board Meeting 10:30 a.m. followed by
ERDL Personnel Committee Meeting 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 15, DDA Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, Antrim County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Village of Elk Rapids Website: www.elkrapids.org
2021 Area Events

July 7-August 15, Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
July 13, Elk Rapids Garden Walk,10 am-5 pm
July 13, ER Rotary Blood Drive @Amvets 1-6 pm
July 13-18,TC Horse Show Major League Show Jumping
July 14, Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm, Music: Dags Und Timmah! Title Sponsor: Cherry Capital Airport
July 14, ER History Museum, "Infamous Unsolved Crimes in Michigan History 7 pm
July 16, ER Farmers Market 8:00 am-Noon
July 17, Arts & Craft Show, 10 am-4 pm
July 17, Harbor Concert "Nathan Walton" 7-9 pm
July 17-18, Samels Farm Quilting Retreat
July 20, ER History Museum, "The Page Fence Giants" at noon, Museum Open 1-2 pm
July 20-25,TC Horse Show Major League ShowJumping
July 21, Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm, Music: Matt Mansfield
July 28, Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm, Music: Leanna Collins
July 28, History Museum, Fire in the White House,7pm
July 29, Art Rapids! Concert in the Park
August 1, Harbor Concert"1000 Watt Prophets"7-9 pm
August 3, ER History Museum, "Monroe County Monster" at noon, Museum open 1-2 pm
August 4, Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm, Music: Sweetwater Blues Band
August 4-7, Harbor Days Festival
Grande Parade - Saturday, August 7 @ Noon
August 4-8, TC Horse Show Jumper Championship
August 5, Elk Rapids Harbor Days Community Paddle
with Paddle Antrim 6:30 pm
August 7, Harbor Concert "Delilah DeWylde" 7-9 pm
August 10-12, Vacation Bible School @ WUMC
August 11, Evening on River Street, 6-9 pm, Music: Nick Vasquez
August 11-15, TC Horse Show Youth Championship
August 13-14 Elk Rapids Historical Society Annual
Yard Sale, 9 am - 5 pm.
August 17, ER History Museum, "Gangster of the 20s & 30s up North-noon, Museum open 1-2 pm
August 21, Harbor Concert "Gasoline Gypsies" 7-9 pm
August 25, ER History Museum, "Great WWII Navy Birds of Lake Michigan 7 pm
August 31, ER History Museum, "Documenting Racism: Jim Crow Museum - noon, Museum open 1-2 pm
September 1-12, Traverse City Fall Horse Show
September 4, Arts & Craft Show 10 am-4 pm
September 8-12, TC Horse Show Silver Oak Jumper Tournament
September 10-11, FOL Glamour, Glitter, and Glitz
September 15-19, TC Horse Show, American Gold Cup
September 16-18, Paddle Antrim Festival
October 2, Art Beat
October 2, Acme Fall Festival

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Arts and Craft Shows
July 17, and September 4

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Farmer's Market Registration Now Open
Friday's June 11 ~ October 8, 2021
8:00 a.m. until Noon

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Evening on River Street
Wednesdays 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Evening Music Entertainment
June 30 ~ Plumville Project
July 7 ~ Brotha James (Canceled due to weather)
July 14 ~ Dags Und Timmah!
July 21 ~ Matt Mansfield
July 28 ~ Leanna Collins
Aug 4 ~ Sweetwater Blues Band
Aug 11 ~ Nick Vasquez


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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates you may have!
The SBA extended the application date for the Community Navigator Pilot Program from July 12, 2021, to July 23, 2021, and anticipates making award decisions by September 2021. Established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the community navigator approach will reach our nation's smallest businesses, with a priority focus on those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans. The Biden-Harris Administration has made delivering equitable relief to hard-hit small businesses a top priority and will continue to take steps to ensure equitable distribution of relief.
The Community Navigator Program will have a significant impact in revitalizing small businesses through a Hub and Spoke "Navigator" featuring a lead "Hub" – at the center of a network of "Spoke" organizations that deploy trusted community advocates to work with small businesses during recovery. These networks leverage the business development expertise of the central hub organization and the community credibility of spoke organizations to better connect critical resources with small businesses, with the priority focus on those owned by women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals........Learn more
Let's Get to Work!  
July 14, 10 a.m.  
Join the SBA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an information session on resources available to small businesses and to business concerns that employ low-income persons. 
HUD's Section 3 program is a provision of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 and was enacted to ensure that jobs, training, and contracting generated by HUD funding be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly those who are recipients of government assistance for housing, and to business concerns that substantially employ those persons. 
Who should attend? Contractors, subcontractors, small business owners, accounting and payroll firms, and anyone involved in construction or housing authorities. Learn about the benefits of contracting preferences for Section 3 entities and government contracting opportunities, and how to self-certify with HUD to access these benefits...Click here to participate.  

July 15, 2021, 2:00 p.m.
The SBA and Public-Private Strategies Institute are hosting several webinars from July to August to help you get your business back on track. Join us for our next webinar on July 15, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. EDT to:
  • Hear about what steps you can take now to learn and take advantage of new and existing programs that are available at the SBA
  • Get an update regarding programs and recent policy announcements made by the Biden-Harris Administration
  • Have your questions answered by SBA Leadership and small business experts
  • Learn how you can become a vaccine leader in your community
  • Discover tools and resources you can use to take your business digital
Click here to REGISTER
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Resources to guide your business through COVID-19
The Michigan SBDC is here to help
We’ve gathered the most up-to-date resources to support your business during the pandemic and beyond.



July 15, 2021, 11:30am EDT
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July 15, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Five key ways to get control of your content marketing for attracting clients and positioning your brand. Read more
$275,000 Grant to Help Promote Industry 4.0 in Northern Michigan
 
NORTHWEST LOWER, MI – Awareness and use of the latest manufacturing technology is getting a boost in northwest Lower Michigan from a $275,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant. The Northwest Industry 4.0 Consortium received the grant to further the awareness and integration of Industry 4.0 practices in the region. The Consortium members are the Alliance for Economic Success, Cadillac Area Manufacturing Association, Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council (GTAMC), Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), Networks Northwest, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Northwest Industrial Association, Northwest Michigan Works!, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC), and Traverse Connect.
 
Industry 4.0 is the ongoing advancement of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern technology and automation. Key activities funded by the grant will include: 
·         Northwest Industry 4.0 Learning Lab/Hub & Micro-Credentialing 
·         Awareness building in the manufacturing sector through Manufacturing Association Industry 4.0 Alignment   
·         Regional Economic Development Industry 4.0 Strategy and Marketing 
 

2021 COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS) 

As part of our work with the  Economic Development Administration (EDA), Networks Northwest updates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years. A CEDS is a strategy-driven plan for regional economic development and is the result of a regionally owned planning process designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resilience of an area or region. The 2021 CEDS Document and accompanying appendices can be accessed by clicking on: https://www.networksnorthwest.org/community/growth-and-investment/
Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! online at a Virtual Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals.
There is no charge to attend Career Connection but space is limited. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! Workshop Calendar for registration information.
Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075

CLICK FOR: EVENTS CALENDAR
Member News
Traverse City Horse Shows
@ Flintfields Horse Park
6535 Bates Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690

All shows Live Streamed:

Pine Hill Nursery * 886 US 31 North * Kewadin * (231) 599-2824
The Garden Café @ Pine Hill Nursery
Announcing
new hours Friday and Saturday!

We are excited to announce that the Garden Cafe will be extending its hours Friday and Saturday 11 am -7 pm AND The Grill and Pizza Oven will be open from 5-7 pm Fridays and Saturdays!

CAFE HOURS:
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 11-6
FRIDAY, SATURDAY 11-7
SUNDAY 10-4
CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Stop in and enjoy a delicious meal on our beautiful patio. Or grab some takeout to enjoy at the lake. 231-599-1131
Twisted Fish Gallery
10443 S. Bayshore Drive
Elk Rapids (231) 264-0123
Watercolor Magic with Mary Guntzviller 

HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2021

Call the Gallery for any questions #231 264 0123
You've been asking and she's back!! 

HORSESHOE Link Bracelet Workshop with Cathy Brown

Thursday, July 22, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cathy Brown returns to Twisted Fish Gallery with a host of bracelet-making opportunities. No prior jewelry-making experience is required.
$60/student. 6 student MAX. 
See the link for further details and the online Events Calendar for her upcoming jewelry workshops.

Please phone the Gallery to register. #231 264 0123
Alpacas & Cider: Townline Ciderworks

Friday, July 16, 2021, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Come visit Northern Blessings Alpacas at Townline Ciderworks. There will be some favorite fur babies.and alpaca products for you to purchase. So come have a cider, some awesome food from Alley Cats food truck, and visit the Alpacas. Hope to see you there!

Townline Ciderworks | 11595 US Hwy 31 S. | Williamsburg |
Project Graduation 2022 ......
is continuing the can drive!

If you have cans to donate, please text Jennie at 248-760-7424 to arrange a pick-up...or drop them off at the Gregorski's home at 401 3rd Street (corner of Brand & 3rd) in Elk Rapids.
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Community
Walk ~ Run

Every Tuesday and Thursday
June 15 through August


Meet at 7:00 a.m. in front of ~ Torch Chiropractic
9060 N. Bayshore Drive * Elk Rapids 231-307-4200

Dr. Trevor will be offering advice for anyone who would like to walk or run better this summer. Walk or run will be for 45 minutes.







Elk Rapids Yoga Flow
New Saturday Morning Yoga
- Gentle Vinyasa

Beginning July 17, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Every Saturday through September 4, 2021


Meet our newest teacher,
Alicia Stevenson.  Alicia is a 500-hour trained RYT whose love of teaching and yoga fits right in with Elk Rapids Yoga Flow!  
To see the schedule of classes and to sign up: www.elkrapidsyogaflow.com/yoga
Located at 212 River Street, 2nd Level | Elk Rapids |(231) 463-4556
Free Ideal Protein
Weight Loss Seminar
Tuesday July 13, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m.
in Elk Rapids
Come learn about the doctor supervised Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program proven to promote fat loss, naturally suppresses appetite, and provides nutrition education and support to maintain weight loss. Sample foods available on the program.
Admission is free, but please RSVP, call 231-264-0700.
Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker
Elk Rapids Skin & Laser Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
www.youridealyouweightloss.com
(Mon. July 12 in Traverse City, Thurs. July15 in Petoskey)
Body Wise | 504 Bridge St. | Elk Rapids
(231) 264-6688

Join us for outdoor yoga or Pilates class
.......SUP Yoga offerings are available and ready to book
......and we are introducing a new cooking group called
"Get Cookin' Healthy with J and J."
Come enjoy summer!

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NANCY TAYLOR'S TENTATIVE
SUMMER FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
 
STRONG MOVES CARDIO COMBO CLASS
STARTING JULY 6TH AND 8TH
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
9-10 AM
 
STRENGTH AND CORE/HIIT CLASS
STARTING WEEK OF JULY 11TH
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND THURSDAYS
6-7 PM
 
DROP-IN $15
PUNCH CARD 1O CLASSES FOR $100
 
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, CASH PREFERRED
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DAY PASSES AND VISITOR CARDS ARE BACK AT HARBOR FITNESS

$10/day rate for drop-ins, or load multiple-day pass accesses onto a Visitor Card to spread workouts over a longer time period.

Great options for short-term summer guests, family, or weekend/holiday season residents.
All guests need to sign our waiver. Call Beth at least 2 days in advance of your arrival to make arrangements for access, payment, and paperwork. 231 498-2224

Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F * Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Prince & Princess Story Time
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 p.m

Attend Castle Farms’ Prince and Princess Story Time. Stories will be read at 10:15 am followed by a fun craft activity. Enjoy a sweet treat and cool beverage. Pose for a picture with a princess in a carriage or take a photo by Norm the dragon. After stories and activities are complete, you are welcome to explore the grounds around the Castle. Travel through the Enchanted Forest to find St. George, a tall silver knight. Or climb to the top of a tower to see the Castle from up high. Each Story Time is themed to appeal to youngsters ages 3 through 12.
TICKETS ARE $10 PER PERSON AGES 3 AND UP (tickets are non-refundable)


Castle Farms * 5052 M-66 North * Charlevoix, MI * (231) 237-0884
1918 Cellars at Castle Farms
Summer Outdoor Concert Series 2021

You are invited to join us this year for our outdoor concert series. We will feature an eclectic combination of single vocalists, to whole bands of banjos or dulcimers. Please come prepared for the sun because our facilities cannot always offer shade for everyone. Also, bring your own chair. We have a rain option in our outdoor carport. If it rains, the concerts will go on.
If you have questions about cancelations, please call Jacque at 231-408-3383 or Jessica at 231-938-4673. Our residents who live on the west side of the building are able to watch the concerts from the comfort of their own decks. Come and join the summer fun at Samaritas
Summer Outdoor Concert Series 2021 Line Up
Brother Day Kelly & Matt Barber July 22 @ 3 pm
  • Enjoy the songs of the big band era and more.
Fred Walker July 24 @ 2 pm (Block Party)
  • Songs we can’t forget – music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
One Accord Bluegrass August 5 @ 3 pm
  • Local band that specializes in traditional bluegrass gospel tunes.
Sunshine String Band August 19 @ 2 pm
  • Bring a little sunshine your way with a variety of toe-tapping and uplifting music.
Hammer’d Dulcimers Sept. 2 @ 3 pm
  • Local group using vintage acoustic instruments, like the hammerd dulcimer and the bowed psaltery, to perform lively Celtic and folk music.

Samaritas Senior Living * 4354 Mt. Hope Rd. * Williamsburg * 231-938-4673
HARBOR SUNSET CONCERT
Saturday, July 17, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Featuring " Nathan Walton" at the Harbor Pavilion
Summer Reading Program!
Elk Rapids District Library * 300 Isle of Pines
Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9979
In the event of rain, Tuesday's summer reading programs will be held in the Lakeland School gymnasium.
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Glamour, Glitter, and Glitz

The Friends of the Elk Rapids District Library are sponsoring a sale of new and pre-owned jewelry, bags, and accessories on Friday, September 10, and Saturday, September 11 at HERTH Hall. Proceeds from the event will be used to support Library programs.

The Friends would greatly appreciate the community support for this fundraiser. Everyone can contribute to the success of the sale by contributing new or pre-owned jewelry. Jewelry can be brought to the library until August 1 in a sealed container anytime during regular library hours. Beginning on July 1, clean and lightly used designer handbags will be accepted at the library. Stay tuned for future announcements of this fun event. Mark your calendars now and plan to shop at Glamor, Glitter, and Glitz for new treasures! 💍💎
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Bonnie Twiss Music Instruction

  • Piano Lessons
  • Music Composition & Theory
  • All Ages Welcome-
  • In Elk Rapids,
  • call (248) 648-9741 or (231) 498-2181
  • Healthy Safety Protocols Observed
  • Gift Certificates Available
  • Piano Lessons are available year-round.

🎹 Time  For  Summer Fun With Music!! 🎹
Samels Farm
8298 Skegemog Point Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690

Saturday & Sunday July 17-18
QUILTING AT THE SAMELS FARM
Join the Samels “quilting retreat” weekend. It will be held at Samels Farm on Skegemog Point Road for 2 days. The dates are July 17th and 18th. The Saturday session will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday’s session will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will complete a quilt during this time. The pattern is simple enough for beginners, interesting enough for advanced quilters, and fun for everyone.

Quilters can choose to make the quilt selected for the retreat or bring their own project to work on while enjoying the group gathering. You MUST register previous to the retreat. To register and receive further information call Kathi at 989-513-0360 (cell). The cost for the weekend is a $50.00 donation to The Samels Family Heritage Society. 
Summer Clay Camp
July 13-16, 2021
Art Rapids' popular Summer Clay Camp is planned for July 13-16, 2021 at the Walk of Art Sculpture Park. We have two separate camps, one for 5 to 8 year-olds in the mornings and one for 8 to 12 year-olds in the afternoons.
This year's theme is Putting A Face on Trees for the younger kids ($85 for three mornings) and Totem for the North Woods for the older kids ($125 for four afternoons).
Registration opens May 1, 2021 . Please visit www.artrapids.org for a full description and to enroll. 
For Paddle Antrim Events:
https://www.paddleantrim.com/events/



The Paddle Antrim Festival (September 16-18, 2021) early bird discount ends after July 15 and registration is already over half full. Don’t miss the chance to participate in this amazing two-day paddle with an awesome final bash hosted at our top sponsor Short's Brewing Company Pull Barn in Elk Rapids. Register today: https://www.paddleantrim.com/paddle-antrim-festival/
The Chain of Lakes Paddler’s Guide is now available!

The 30-page waterproof guidebook provides information to help paddlers plan a safe and worthwhile trip. Topics include safety, stewardship, maps, suggested routes based on experience level, lakeside community information, resources to find dining and overnight accommodations, and outfitters and liveries. This guide can be purchased locally or on our website.
Buy now on our website: https://www.paddleantrim.com/shop/
Find all the information you need for the water trail at http://www.chainoflakeswatertrail.org
Grass
River
Natural
Area

6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
check online for other great events: www.grassriver.org
Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:

Blooms and Birds: Wildflower Walk
Tuesdays, May – September 2021, 10:00 am-noon
Free, Pre-registration is not necessary

Nature Journaling
Thursday, July 15, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Art on Thursdays:
Create Your Own Nature Journal
Select Thursdays throughout the summer at 1 pm
On select Thursdays this summer, join a naturalist at 1 pm for a reoccurring art program outdoors! We will explore painting, sketching, journaling, clay, and more!

Naturalist on the Trail
Fridays, May 28 thru September 3, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Every Friday this summer a naturalist will be stationed outdoors on our trail system, offering a new mobile mini-program each week.
THE NEW DAM SHOP IS OPEN!
COME AND SEE THE BEAUTIFUL NEW SPACE, SEATING INSIDE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER FROM THE THE DAM FOOD TRUCK!
BUTTONS ON SALE NOW! ONLY $3.00 GET YOURS TODAY!
WILLIAMSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Aug. 10-12th, 5 – 8 pm at the church.     
Open for children ages 4 years old thru 5th Grade.
Pre-registration is required and starts July 20th
God’s Helping Hands, Inc. will be doing their puppet
Ministry to present The Gospel. To register your child call the church office & leave a message, or visit the website to print the registration form and mail it back.
Space is limited.
Social distancing and face coverings will be observed by the Leaders & kids 5 & up.
Williamsburg United Methodist Church ®  5750 Williamsburg Rd Williamsburg,
Church Office: 231-267-5792              Website: wumctoday.com
We will be servin’ up homemade BBQ meals paired perfectly with our hard cider on tap! Food is first come, first serve! Plenty of seating outside for your whole family

Thursdays, July 15, 22, & 29 ~ 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Royal Farms * 10445 N. U.S. 31 * Ellsworth, MI 49729 * (231) 599-3222
Torch Lake Cafe'
4990 US 31 N. Central Lake, MI
(231) 599-1111


Live Music Every
Friday & Saturday Night
Check Facebook Page for updates

152 River Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9000
Torch Lake Protection Alliance
2021 Annual Meeting and Taste of Torch
Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort is the host for our 27th annual meeting and Taste of Torch event. After the annual meeting, we encourage members and their guests to stay to enjoy the Taste of Torch and help us celebrate 27 years of protecting this geological gem. Tickets for the food and beverage part of this event must be purchased by reservation. Click for ticket and meeting information
Acme Christian Thrift Store * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 938-2990 * acmechristian.org
To: Friends and Family everywhere
From: Cheri and Raven Hill
Date: July 10, 2021
Re: Weekly Update

Choose Your Wheels! Mark your calendars for the third annual Pedal, Pig, and Pint Bike Tour, Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Boyne City, Michigan. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to enjoy this self-paced bike touring event.

NEW THIS YEAR - Raven Hill Discovery Center www.miravenhill.org and the Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association (TOMMBA) www.tommba.org are collaborating to bring you the opportunity to Choose Your Wheels. Enjoy beautiful miles of wooded mountain bike trails or a scenic paved route around Lake Charlevoix, while supporting two exceptional non-profit organizations striving to enhance outdoor experiences in the area. Stiggs Brewing Company in Boyne City has generously offered to support this event with a Pig Roast, Pint, and festive atmosphere for relaxing after the ride. All riders start at Veterans Memorial Park in Boyne City and finish with a celebratory lunch at Stiggs Brewing Company. Road cyclists can opt for a scenic, paved trail...Continue Reading

Raven Hill Discovery Center * 4737 Fuller Rd. * East Jordan 231-536-3369
Levi Britton is an indie/folk/rock artist who hails from Traverse City, Michigan. Growing up around music sparked his drive to make it his profession. At age 20, Levi moved to Chicago, playing down in the subways, Potbelly restaurants, and any gig he could find. Eventually, Britton co-founded his band, Down The Line, which went on to release five albums and toured the country for ten years with artists such as The Gin Blossoms, Pat Benatar, Peter Frampton, America, Lighthouse, and others.
 
In 2011, Levi and Down The Line bandmate Dan Myers, formed Stolen Silver, releasing two albums – most recently in June 2014. Stolen Silver has toured with actor Gary Sinise and The Lieutenant Dan Band, playing stadiums and military bases in support of U.S. troops and their families.
 
In addition to playing with Stolen Silver, Levi launched a solo career at a whole new level in 2014. After years of fans clamoring for a solo project, Levi hit the studio to record all-new, original music. His first solo record, Inside, is a blend of folk, indie-rock, and soul with intricate, tasty vocals and masterful instrumentation.
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