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Elk Rapids Area
The Monday
Minute Newsletter
April 20, 2020
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Attention Business Owners!
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To mark Earth Day, students can learn about
environment, climate online and outdoors
EGLE livestream, Wednesday April 22
Will call students to action, recognize
our poster and service award winners
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) says now is an opportune time to teach children about the environment, Great Lakes, climate and energy using online resources.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Earth Day Virtual Celebration
No charge virtual film viewing and discussion – Discussion begins at 7:00 pm
Join Grass River Natural Area in a virtual celebration of the 50
th
anniversary of Earth Day.
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We want to honor this important day while remaining in compliance with Michigan’s Stay at Home order. GRNA invites you to view the short film
Feel of Vision
on the REI YouTube channel
(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2yzVT-FxHo
)
whenever you like before 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22. The film powerfully illustrates the healing power of nature as it follows the adventures of the upbeat and inspiring Lonnie Bedwell, a white-water kayaker who is completely blind. At 7:00 on Earth Day, Grass River Natural Area will host a Zoom discussion of the film with Lonnie Bedwell and members of the creative team from
Feel of Vision
on the one-hour call. Please register for the discussion at
grassriver.org
/earthdayreg.html
in order to receive your invitation to the Zoom meeting. More information is also available by emailing
info@grassriver.org
.
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Click on list below for all sites that have the up to date information on COVID-19 and Business Assistance.
Lists are now available on website: www.elkrapidschamber.org
FOR COVID-19- RESOURCE INFORMATION:
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To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name. Visit
Michigan.gov/UIA
to file your claim.
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Ames District Improvement
Plan Questionnaire
The Village of Elk Rapids has undertaken a study of the Ames Street District between US-31 and the east
village limits. If you are a resident, business owner, or property owner in the Village of Elk Rapids, please help us out by filling out this questionnaire.
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From Tom Enslen, Superintendent
Dear Elk Rapids Parents and Students,
Welcome to a new era in education for Elk Rapids Public Schools! As you likely know, we have been tasked with the unprecedented responsibility of teaching the final 39 days of school in a remote format. Thanks to previous Elk Rapids Schools initiatives and successful bond votes, we are uniquely positioned to accept this challenge. However, just like traditional learning, educators need student and parent commitment to succeed. I hope you will join us on this unique journey to prepare each of our Elk Rapids students for the next step academically...... ........
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UNANTICIPATED SCHOOL CLOSURE FEEDING PROGRAM These are the details of the meals provided for any student, 18 year of age and under, by Elk Rapids School District:
1. The two sites for pickup are Mill Creek Elementary and Cherryland Middle School. At Mill Creek it is by the garage door on the east side of building. At Cherryland Middle School it is on the west side of building, close to ball field, there will be orange cones out.
2. The days and times of pickup are: Monday thru Friday, 11am to 1pm. We can give out more than one days worth of meals. Usually no more than three days worth, ie: on Friday, picking up for the weekend.
3. Volunteers will be delivering meals on Tuesdays and Fridays. As much as you do not want to leave your house, volunteers do not want to either. Pickup is the best way to get the meals. If you need delivery, email me at
schoolmeals@erschools.com
, and we will figure it out.
4. Any child 18 and under is open to receive meals. We will give the meals to adults saying they are picking up for a child, if no child is present.
5. This is not dependent on being a district student, any child is open to receive meals
6. The meals follow the guidelines put forth by the USDA for nutritional content. Any further questions, feel free to reach out at the above email address and we are happy to help. Stay Safe.
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HELP!
The Elk Rapids Community Cupboard is bare and in need of food. There is a trailer parked in front of the Elk Rapids Cinema for you to drop off any donations of food. Items needed the most are:
Cereal, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Canned Tuna Fish, Juice, Canned Soup, Jam, Macaroni and Cheese, Toilet Paper, and Feminine Products. Thank you to all who donated so far, call Pam Coleman at (847) 445-8239 with any questions.
Donations can also be mailed to:
P.O. Box 572, Elk Rapids, MI. 49629. We also have a donation box outside First Presbyterian Church at 404 Spruce Street, Elk Rapids.
Accepting new clients and all groceries are delivery only, coordinated with each client.
The Elk Rapids Community Cupboard is still accepting Community Cash receipts. They can be mailed to Elk Rapids Community Cupboard, Box 572, Elk Rapids, MI or placed in the donation box outside the First Presbyterian Church at 404 Spruce Street, Elk Rapids. Thank you so much for your support.
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ACTS Food Pantry
Open: Tuesday 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
Wed 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m
ACTS now has call-ahead-to-order (231) 267-3002 curbside delivery in place along with a maximum effort to protect our workers and clients. We still can use other able-bodied volunteers to help. If you can do this, please call Carol Hockin at 231-492-6952.
We truly appreciate what you can send to keep our Pantry open.
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(231) 588-2208
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wed-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 1:30 p.m.
We have changed things to help protect our staff and community, as we now offer a drive thru service to receive food, and baby items (diapers, wipes, formula, food, etc.). If baby items are needed beyond the basics please call (231) 588-2200. We are doing our utility and emergency assistance through phone by calling (231) 588-2208.
One thing we are in need of is bar soap to hand out with our food boxes.
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STILL MEETING NEEDS DESPITE COVID-19
April 6, 2020, Petoskey, MI
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The Salvation Army of Petoskey continues to adapt services for those in need as new information continues to unfold. Since the Michigan shutdown began on March 16
th
, we have supplied $14,544.67, and have delivered close to 1,000 hot meals along with numerous grocery orders and food boxes from our pantry to many vulnerable neighbors thanks to a few careful dedicated staff and volunteers including Petoskey’s Mayor, John Murphy.....
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Local 211 - An Information and Referral service which is available 24/7. If you need assistance with paying bills, seniors, utilities, food, and other essential services please dial 211 on your phone and follow the prompts.
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With this fast paced virus, guidelines, hours, and life is basically changing every minute. Trying to keep up is impossible, but we are doing our best. Best practice before going out is to check a business' facebook page or call. Please notify us with any changes or additions.
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MEDICAL & PHARMACIES
Please call in all orders, prescriptions, and retail
Curbside pick-up, mail, or home delivery ONLY
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 12:30 | 1:30 - 5:00
Crystal Lake Clinic (231) 264-9060
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:00
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT ~ Video Chat Available
Open for our patients during this time by appointment only in Elk Rapids and Traverse City locations. Please all with any questions and to check hours.
Hours: Traverse City Mon - Fri 8-5 231.935.8346
Elk Rapids Mon - Thur 8-5, Friday 8-12 231.264.0700
Televisits and phone visits are sometimes appropriate as well.
Elk Rapids Physical Therapy (Mary Free Bed Rehab) (231) 264-6682
Hours: Please call for appointment
Tele-Health Therapy, Please call ahead
Elk Rapids Primary Care (231) 264-0399
PLEASE NO WALK-INS
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 - 3:00, closed on Friday, closed for lunch
As concerns about Coronavirus (Covid-19) circulate throughout our country, let it be known that we at Elk Rapids Primary Care are here for you.
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Healthy Beginnings Chiropractic (231) 939-3830
Call for any emergency needs.
Closed, Call Dr. Hufford 231-675-9646 for ocular emergency or medical eye concern. see
Facebook Page
please call for appointment Mon-Thurs 9:00-5:00 see
Facebook Page
Call your healthcare provider first, for guidelines, visit:
Hours for curbside Pickup: Mon - Fri 8:30 - 5:30 closed from (12-1), Sat. 9-1
Call when you arrive
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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR RESTAURANTS/MARKETS
List of
Restaurants/Markets
offering take-out and delivery:
Changes are happening continually
Best to call ahead before heading out.
Hours for take-out and limited delivery: Thurs-Sat 2:30-8:30 p.m. Sun 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Hours for take-out and delivery: Wed-Sat 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Hours for take-out and delivery: Wed-Sat Noon- 6:30 p.m.
Selling Providence and Undertoe Farms fresh produce
Hours for take-out: Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sat 3:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Menu: Regular
Hours for curbside pizza service only: Mon- Sat 4-8 p.m.
DIY PIZZA KITS, dairy free and GF available, see
Facebook page
for specials
Menu: Phone in orders only and payment over the phone
Hours: Sun-Thur 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fri & Sat 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hours: WED - SAT Taking orders 11:30 until 6:30 p.m. curbside & delivery
Hours for window service: Fri 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Sat 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hours for curbside: Tues-Thurs 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Fri-Sat 10:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Menu: Regular
Facebook Page
for details Essential items available.
Hours for curbside service: Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat 10-4
Hours for takeout & curbside service Daily 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m
Pearl's
New Orleans Kitchen (231) 264-0530
Hours for take-out and limited delivery Daily 11:00 am - 8:00 p.m.
(delivery from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Hours for take-out and delivery: Tues-Sat 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hours for Pick-up: Tues-Sat 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Store Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm Call to place order, or
Reflect Bistro
(Cambria Hotel) (231) 778-9110
Hours for curbside pickup: Daily Breakfast 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Lunch & Dinner 11:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Menu: Regular + Happy Hour menu 4-7 p.m. see
Facebook Page
for specials
Royal Farms
(231) 599-3222 Please call ahead to place order
Hours for curbside pick-up: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Menu: apples, pies, cherry products, and beverages
and also essential items available, please call for list.
Hours for take-out and beer delivery: Every day 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
T.J. Charlies
(231) 264-8819
Hours for take-out and limited delivery: Mon-Sat 8:00 - 3:00
CLOSED SUNDAY
Menu: Regular
Call for daily specials
Hours for take-out & gift certificates: Mon-Sun 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Menu: Lunch menu + pizza
Facebook Page
Essential items also available
Village Market- Elk Rapids (231) 264-5629
Village Market - Rapid City (231) 331-6111
Village Market - Central Lake (231) 544-3300
Hours: 9:00 - 6:00 Mon - Sun
Waters Edge Market (231) 264-5511 can call ahead to order
Pick up order upon request any day of the week, order
on line
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Shop online. Buy gift cards. Support Local!
List of open businesses. Please follow
ALL
your favorites on social media 👍
Alden State Banks (231) 264-6900
Lobby closed, Drive thru open Mon-Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Fri 8:30 - 6:00,
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - Noon Call to schedule an appointment
Chemical Bank (231) 264-8160 NEW REDUCED HOURS
Lobby Hours by appointment ONLY
Reduced hours starting 4-6-20 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 9-12
Hours for curbside pickup only: Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 9-2
Call for order!
Fifth Third Bank (231) 264-5621
Beginning Sat. 3/21 Lobby Closed, Open by appointment
Drive-thru Hours: Mon-Thur 9-5, Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-12
Gill-Roys Hardware Elk Rapids (231) 264-8457
Gill-Roys Hardware Torch River (231) 322-4600
Call ahead phone orders are accepted
Hours for both stores: Mon-Sat 8:00 - 6:00 | Sun 10:00 - 4:00
Harbor Antiques (231) 264-6850
CLOSED
Call for a special appointment (231) 313-1436
Mobil Station - EZ Mart (231) 264-6200
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. DAILY
Call for Subway and Lucky Louie Pizza Hours
Send Brothers Farm Mart (231) 267-9010
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 - 5:30, Sat 8:00 - 3:00
Call ahead orders and curbside pick up available see
Facebook Page
Shell Station on Ames Street (231) 264-5990
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. DAILY
U.S. Post Office
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 - 4:30, closed 12:30-1:30 for lunch
Sat. 8:30 - 10:30
Wildflower Soapworks (231) 264-8000
Online orders see
Facebook
for coupon special
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Hey everyone! We've updated our formula and prices for our Hand Sanitizer. The really exciting news? They're up on our website now! Take care of yourself and your loved ones
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Tinker Tailor Making Masks and Face Shields for Medical Workers
If you are interested in ordering one from Tinker Tailor, see
Facebook Page
for mask details and send a private message or text message to (231) 409-7498
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COVID-19 update from Elk Rapids Harbor Days Board - April 19, 2020
Thank you everyone for the continued support and all that it brings to Harbor Days. The excitement expressed about the button design and reaching a 65
th
year milestone is sincerely appreciated. The Harbor Days Board continues to look for guidance from the federal and state governments as we carefully consider Harbor Days 2020. We have been monitoring the situation closely. Any decisions made will be in the best interest of attendees and our partners. The festival itself, each activity offered, and all logistics will be contingent upon the required boundaries determined in the days ahead. For updates visit
elkrapidsharbordays.org
or Facebook. For any questions, please call (231) 342-1058.
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We are excited to announce the WINNER of the 2020 Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button Design contest!
Please help us congratulate Ash Thompson!
A sincere thank you to all that submitted their design. We received over 100 entries this year and ALL were brilliant in their own way!
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Elk Rapids Area Historical Society, Elk Rapids, MI –
The May 7
th
program, “Ladies of the Lights,” at the Elk Rapids History Museum is postponed to 2021. Visit our website elkrapidshistory.org for further updates.
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Elk Rapids Rotary Club contributes $6,000 to GTRCF’s Urgent Needs Fund
The Elk Rapids Rotary Club may not be meeting weekly as they normally do, but they are still doing good works for the community in this time of need.
On April 9, 2020, the club gave a $6,000 contribution to the Urgent Needs Fund run by the Grand Traverse Region Community Foundation (GTRCF.) According to GTRCF, the “Urgent Needs Fund was created to mobilize local giving and cross-sector community support efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will be granted to local organizations that are providing vital services to individuals and families across our five-county region who are being disproportionately impacted by the instability and economic consequences of the outbreak. Grant funding is currently prioritizing support for nonprofits who are providing immediate relief services.”
Local organizations who have already received Urgent Needs Fund grants include: Good Samaritan Family Services, Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Munson Patient Needs Fund, Northwest Michigan Food Coalition and the Women’s Resource Center among many others.
If YOU would like to donate to the GTRCF’s Urgent Needs Fund, you may donate on-line at:
www.gtrcf.org/give/urgentneeds
or mail a check to GTRCF at 233 Lake Avenue, Suite B, Traverse City, MI, 49684. Make check payable “Community Foundation” and write “Urgent Needs Fund” on the memo line.
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We're in this together!
Now offering classes on Zoom!
Now you can participate in classes with Zoom, a video conferencing app. This means you don't have to be on Facebook to join. We did a trial today and the feedback was two thumbs up.
The classes will be live at the same time on Facebook and Zoom. Classes are offered weekdays at 9 am Eastern Daylight Time. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday there is a yoga class at 9 am and Wednesdays there is a Pilates class at 9 am.....
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Some fun ideas, activities, start a new hobby.........
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Virtual Piano Lessons
with Bonnie Twiss, Elk Rapids
248-648-9741
Now is your chance to learn the piano!
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FUN IN THE FIELD
Throughout the next few weeks, Grass River will be providing daily resources to encourage families to get outside during these stressful times and to keep the kids minds engaged during school closures. These fun and educational activities are designed to be completed in a local park or even your own backyard......
www.grassriver.org
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Raven Hill Discovery Center
Go to their facebook page where you will find an activity daily for your kids....Let's have some fun
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Elk Rapids District Library
Check out their facebook pages for lots of suggestions, ideas, and virtual tours!
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WE ARE MARKING EVENTS CANCELLED ON CALENDAR AS WE HEAR ABOUT THEM
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