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

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Chamber News & Events

Join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the new location of Fitzpatrick Insurance at 215 River Street, Suite #1 in Elk Rapids.

The Acme Christian Thrift Shop & Food Pantry is excited to join the fun in downtown Elk Rapids during Ladies Night Out! Stop by Harbor Wear on Thursday, December 11th, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and let us take one holiday task off your list.

Bring your gifts and our volunteers will wrap them beautifully in exchange for a donation to ACTS, supporting our local food pantry and families in need this season.

This year, the Chamber has chosen to adopt three of our nonprofit members for the holiday season. With food insecurity on the rise, we are focusing our efforts on supporting local food pantries that are working tirelessly to help our neighbors in need.

Each pantry has shared a short list of items that would make the biggest difference right now. We invite you to take a look, donate what you can, and help us spread a little extra kindness this season. 

We’ll have a clearly labeled tote for each nonprofit inside the Chamber office for easy drop-off. Together, we can make the holidays brighter for families across our community.

Thank you for giving back, supporting local nonprofits, and showing what the Elk Rapids area is all about—caring, generosity, and community.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW NONPROFIT LISTS

Ribbon Cutting for the debut of The Holiday Lodge at Riverwalk Grill, an immersive holiday pop-up transforming the beloved waterfront restaurant into a festive winter wonderland.  

Riverwalk Grill is extending its season this year with The Holiday Lodge, a celebration of the holidays through dazzling décor, themed cocktails, and the same full-service dining experience guests have come to love. 

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From left to right: Shannon Bailey (Chamber), Jean Derenzy (Chamber), Christopher Werner (DDA), Holly Lavely, Rich Swindlehurst (owner), Koa West, Sarah Trojanowski, Rylee Loman, Carol Werner, John Matthews, and Barbara Matthews (DDA).

Santa has arrived, and the tree is lit in downtown Elk Rapids!



What a magical night in Downtown Elk Rapids! Our community came together to light the Christmas tree and welcome Santa in the most unforgettable way. From carols in the street to cocoa and cookies, the incredible Second Chance Mushers, a high-energy dance squad, and so many festive touches—it was everything we love about small-town holiday traditions.

Thank you to everyone who bundled up, showed up, and helped make the night truly special. There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Elk Rapids!

Thank you sponsors:

Amy Kate Designs

Lighting Hearth & Home Studio

Alden State Bank

Generous donations from Stoney Cabin Toys, Village Market, and Cellar 152

Brought to you by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber with support from the Elk Rapids DDA

Click the image below to view a short video from the event!

Drone footage donated by: Northern Woods Media, LLC

Congratulations, Mark Hershoren at ER Hydro - Winner of the breakfast giveaway.

🤩 WIN Breakfast for Your Office!

The Dam Shop has teamed up with the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce to give away a breakfast pack for 6–8 people every single week thru January 2026!



How to enter:

👍 Like

👥 Follow

💬 Comment on Facebook or Instagram

One lucky workplace will be drawn every Friday.

Be the office hero—enter now and start your morning the delicious way! 🍽️

Job Board

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL JOB OPENINGS!

Community Events This Week

Click here to view the full events calendar!

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! 

See website calendar for schedules

Save the Dates!

Next Week

December 9, Crafty Bookworms at ER Library, 4-5pm

December 9, Books on Tap at The Dam Shop, 6-7pm

December 10, Tech Help at Senior Center, 10:30am - Noon

December 10, Holiday Afternoon Tea at Applesauce Inn, 1-2:30pm

December 10, Business After Hours At Torch Lake Cafe, 5-7 pm

December 10, Bingo at Short's Pull Barn, 6-8pm

December 11, Ladies Night in Elk Rapids, 5-8pm

December 11, Winter Seed Sowing Workshop at Grass River, 6-8pm

December 12, Destination Storytime at Elk Rapids Cinema, 10:30am - Noon

December 12, The Art of Vinemaking Book Reading & Signing, 5-7pm

December 12, 13,14, The Christmas Journey at New Hope, 5:30-7:30pm

December 13, Free Second Saturday at Raven Hill Discovery Center, Noon-4pm

December 13, Christmas Tree Sale at Sacred Heart, 10am - 1pm

December 13, Visit Santa at the Rapid City Village Market, 1-3:30pm

December 13, ER Players - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, 2-4pm & 7-9pm

December 14, Visit Santa at the ER Village Market, 1-3pm

December 14, ER Players - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, 2-4pm

December 14, Lions Game Day Food Competition at Short's Pull Barn, 4-8pm

Weekly Reoccuring Events

Mondays

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

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

~ Happy Hour at the DAM Shop, 2-5 pm

~ Chess Mondays at the ER Library, 4-5:30pm

~ Adult Coloring Club at Art & Connection, 4:30-6:30 pm

~ Monday Night Flights at BOS Wine, 5-7pm

Tuesdays

~ Elk Rapids Rotary Meeting at The Dam Shop, 8am

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

~ Art Group at Art & Connection, 2-4 pm (2nd Tuesday only)

~ Happy Hour at the DAM Shop, 2-5 pm

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

Wednesday

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

~ Afternoon Tea at Applesauce Inn, 1-2:30pm

~ Crafternoons at Art and Connection, 1-4pm

~ Euchre at Art and Connection, 1-4pm

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

~ Happy Hour at the DAM Shop, 2-5 pm

~ Locals Wednesday at Ethanology, 2-9pm

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

Thursdays

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

~ Storytime at ER Library, 10:30am

~ Family Playgroup at Grass River Natural Area, 10:30am

~ Leftover Men's Coffee Group at Art & Connection, 11:00-12:30 pm

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

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

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

~ Locals Day at the DAM Shop, 2-5 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

~ Friday Night Fish Fry at the Town Club, 5pm

Saturdays

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

~ Authentic Mexican Foods and farm activities at Providence Farms, 9 am-5:30 pm

~ Euchre at Art & Connection every other Saturday starting (7/19), 6:30-9pm

~ Live Music at Ethanology, 

Sundays

Member News and Specials

Third Coast Wealth Planning

Community Resources

For more information on these resources click the links above.

Community Public Meetings

• Tuesday, December 2nd, ER Village Council, 6:30pm - Agenda
• Tuesday, December 2nd, Acme Township Board, 7:00pm - Agenda
• Wednesday, December 3rd, ER Parks & Recreation, 6:30pm - Agenda
• Wednesday, December 3rd, Milton Township Planning, 7:00pm - Agenda
• Thursday, December 4th, Antrim County Commission, 10:00am - Agenda
• Monday, December 8th, ER Township Board, 9:00am - 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

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