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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

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

New Office Hours


Beginning in January, the Chamber will move to winter remote work hours. We will offer in-person office hours Tuesday–Thursday, with remote availability on Mondays and Fridays.


Although our in-person hours are changing, we remain open and available five days a week, continuing to provide responsive service and opportunities to connect with our members.

🤩 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

Tech Help


Tuesday, January 6th - 10:30am to Noon

Elk Rapids District Library


Free tech support from our resident guru and technology coordinator, Aaron Hill. Whether you’re having trouble with your computer, phone, or anything technology-related, Aaron will do his best to help you figure it out! This is a free program for all library members.


elkrapidslibrary.org

After School Programs


Wednesday, January 7th - 3-5pm

Elk Rapids Library


Stop in the library after school on Wednesdays for a rotating mix of activities. For January, we are making microwave mug cakes, building with Lego, hosting a Pokemon afternoon and crafting light bookmarks. No registration is needed - Just drop-in anytime during the 2 hours and have fun! 


elkrapidslibrary.org

Bingo at Short's


Wednesday, January 7th - 6 to 8pm

Short's Pull Barn


Grab a brew, play some games, and win big prizes. See you there!



www.shortsbrewing.com

Mike Ridley Live


Wednesday, January 7th, 6 to 9pm

Town Club


Enjoy the humor and songs of entertainer Mike Ridley while enjoying food and drink specials.


townclubofelkrapids.com

Tyin' Thursdays


Thursday, January 8th, 6-8:30 pm

Ethanology


Join us at the distillery November through March to learn how to tie some flies! Classes start at 6:00pm sharp and will end at approximately 8:30. Suggested donation is $20 to cover material costs.


Click here for more info!

Lantern-Lit Evening


Friday, January 9th - 6:30 to 8:30pm

Grass River Natural Area


Lantern light shining through the trees is a great way to enjoy the forest in winter. Enjoy a self-guided lantern-lit hike, or an evening ski or snowshoe on GRNA’s trails and boardwalks if there is snow. We will have a warm campfire at the Center pavilion and the heated building will be open and staffed. Come any time during the 2-hour, self-guided, "open-house" style event. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. Skis and snowshoes for all ages are available for rent at the Grass River Center for an additional $5 rental fee during the program, or bring your own.


www.grassriver.org

Twisted Fish is hosting, "Coffee with Charlie" - Painting Demo/Lecture with Charles Murphy


Saturday, January 10th from 1 to 3pm:

ACRYLIC PAINTING


Saturday, January 24th from 1 to 3pm:

WATERCOLOR PAINTING


Come learn from one of the best in all mediums! Charlie has tricks and techniques to make your canvases shine! 


Each session is $30/guest. Coffee & sweets from our friends at AMES ST CAFE will be served. 


No supplies necessary, but paper & pen for note taking are encouraged. Phone the gallery to reserve your spot. 231 264 0123

Euchre Night


Saturday, January 10th - 6:30pm

Sacred Heart Church


Cash prizes based on attendance.

Community Trivia Night


Saturday, January 10th - 7pm

Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall


Questions about everything.... from hip hop to hip replacement! Cash prizes, Door Prizes, Cash Bar. Sponsored, written, and performed by ER Players. All funds go to HERTHA.

Monthly Volunteer Social

 

Sunday, January 11th - 4 to 6pm

Elk Rapids District Library


Join us each month as we gather for some Library clean-up, holiday decoration, snacks and good company.


www.elkrapidslibrary.org

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

January 13, Tech Help at Elk Rapids District Library, 11am-3pm

January 13, Books on Tap at the Town Club, 6-7pm

January 14, Community Blood Drive at Elk Rapids Amvets, 1-5:30pm

January 14, After School Programs at ER District Library, 3-5pm

January 14, Green Elk Rapids Event at the ER Cinema, 5-7pm

January 15, ER Young Professionals Coffee Chat at the DAM Shop, 9 am

January 15, ER Young Professionals Meet Up Short's Pull Barn, 4:30 pm

January 15, Resin Pour Workshop at Short's Pull Barn, 6-8pm

January 15, Taste of Italy Dinner at Aerie Restaurant/GT Resort, 6 pm

January 16, NMC MI Trees in Winter at Grass River, 1-3pm

January 17, Hole-In-One Cornhole Tournament at Overlook at the Chief, 6 pm

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

~ 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

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

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

Wednesday

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

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

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

~Trivia at Torch Lake Cafe, 6 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

~ 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

~ 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

~ 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

~ Live Music at Ethanology, 

Sundays

Member News and Specials

Save the Date!

Wednesday, January 14-Green Elk Rapids presents the award- winning documentary All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes.
The documentary uses cutting edge technology to explore how the invasive quagga mussels are changing the Great Lakes eco-system at a scale not seen since the glaciers.
5:00 PM doors open, concessions available
6:00 PM screening
Elk Rapids Cinema, 205 River Street, Elk Rapids
$5 dollar donation appreciated - Students attend free

Youth Entertainment Showcase


Sunday, January 18th - 3:00pm

The Bay Community Theatre (Suttons Bay)


Get your tickets now and support the Elk Rapids Jazz Band at this upcoming Youth Entertainment Showcase!


Tickets https://www.thebaytheater.com/box-office

Healing Together:

Support Group for Individuals Bereaved by Suicide Loss


Wednesday, January 21st - 4 to 6pm

Art & Connection


All are welcome! Click here for all of the details

Miss Elk Rapids 2026


Applications are available now, and we are thrilled! We love seeing new and familiar faces joining us. Get out your boots and bling and join our Miss Elk Rapids 2026 program on March 14!!


Click here for Young Miss Application


Click here for Miss Application


Winter Break Special


Cherry Tree Inn

Winter & Spring Break Indoor Pool Specials designed for easy, memory-making escapes. Enjoy daily indoor pool access from 10:30 am-5:00 pm, plus receive a complimentary overnight stay—the ultimate way to turn school breaks into something special.


 Winter Break Offer Availability: December 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026

 Spring Break Offer Availability: March 15 – April 5, 2026

Relax in spacious suites, splash all day in our heated indoor pool, and unwind along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay—all just minutes from downtown Traverse City and winter activities.


 Book now—availability is limited! Visit www.cherrytreeinn.com to reserve your Winter or Spring Break stay today.


David & Brothers Landscaping, LLC

Available for Painting, Drywall repair, furniture assembly, moving, or disposing of household items.

Give us a call at (231) 499-8235

Updated Class Schedule


Visit elkrapidsyogaflow.com for more information!

Community Resources

For more information on these resources click the links above.

Community Public Meetings

  • Monday, January 5th at 10 am, Antrim County Board of Commissioners - Agenda
  • Monday, January 5th at 6:30 pm, Elk Rapids Harbor Commission - Agenda
  • Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30 pm, Elk Rapids Village Council - Agenda
  • Tuesday, January 6th at 7 pm, Acme Township Board of Trustees - Agenda
  • Wednesday, January 7th at 6:30 pm, Elk Rapids Parks & Rec - Agenda
  • Wednesday, January 7th at 7 pm, Milton Township - Agenda
  • Thursday, January 8, ER District Library Board Meeting, 5 pm, Agenda
  • Monday, January 12th at 9 am, Elk Rapids Township Board - 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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