Tech Help

Tuesday, January 20th - 10am to Noon

Thursday, January 22nd - 1 to 3pm

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

Biggest Baby Shower

Tuesday, January 20th - 4-6pm

Mom & Tots

Stop by with your baby shower items, enjoy a snack, and visit with our staff and our great friends from The Promise FM. If you want to help from afar, we also have an Amazon Wishlist that you can use!! Thanks for taking good care of our Moms & Tots families!!

Click here to view the Amazon List

After School Programs

Wednesday, January 21st - 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

Wednesday, January 21st - 6 to 8pm

Short's Pull Barn

Wednesday nights just got better — Bingo at the Pull Barn! Grab a brew, play some games, and win big prizes. See you there!

www.shortsbrewing.com

The Great Stuffy Sleepover

Thursday, January 22nd & 23rd

Elk Rapids Library

Stuffed friends will enjoy a night of library fun, books, and surprises! 

www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Tip-Off at BOS Wine

Thursday, January 22nd - 3 to 5pm

BOS Wine

Tip off your Thursday night in the wine garden with your orange and black spirit wear and enjoy a pre-game glass, then head over to cheer on Elk Rapids Basketball at 5:30!

http://boswine.com/events

Stress Management

Thursday, January 22nd - 5 to 6pm

Elk Rapids Library

Join us at the Elk Rapids Library for a class on Stress Management. Diane Butler is a registered nurse, certified in holistic health. She will be discussing the causes and impact stress has on us. We will then practice some relaxation techniques such as breathwork, meditation and guided imagery.

www.elkrapidslibrary.org

Tyin' Thursdays

Thursday, January 22nd - 6 to 8:30pm

Ethanology

Join us at the distillery November through March to learn how to tie some flies!

click here for details!

Lantern-Lit Evening

Friday, January 23rd - 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

Village to Village

Saturday, January 24th - Noon to 7pm

BOS Wine

Sunday, January 25th - 1 to 6pm

Ethanology

Village to Village is a new Northern Michigan series celebrating craft, community, and collaboration.



From Jan 13–Apr 29, Bos Wine + Ethanology (Elk Rapids) team up with Left Foot Charley + Trattoria Stella (Traverse City) for weekly food & drink features, guest pours, and behind-the-bar storytelling across both villages.

Designed for the slower season, Village to Village invites locals to meet the makers, sip library wines and creative cocktails, and connect across US-31—because hospitality is better when it's shared.

Follow along for weekly features, rotating events, and more to come.

http://boswine.com/events

https://www.ethanologydistillation.com/#/

Soap Making Class

Saturday, January 24th - 1 to 2pm

Short's Pull Barn

Join Lee Ann from Wild Daisy Creative for an evening of good, clean fun! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the full cold process soap-making method to craft your own gentle, natural bar soap from scratch.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Click here to sign up!

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

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

Winter Art Class

Saturday, January 24th - 1 to 3pm

Grass River Natural Area

Create a beautiful winter scene using a variety of artistic media. Begin by creating a winter background, then add photos to capture the unique beauty of winter. All materials supplied (Cost: $10)

www.grassriver.org

Euchre

Saturday, January 24th - 6:30 to 9pm

Sacred Heart Church

Cash prizes based on attendance

Trillium Groove

Saturday, January 24th - 7 to 8:15pm

Music House Museum

“Trillium Groove is an all-girl trio from Northern Michigan made up of Ruby Bardenhagen (piano), Keagan Kalbfleisch (percussion), and SkyeLea Martin (guitar, ukulele). The three met studying Audio Engineering through NMC’s Audio Technology program. Not only do they all sing lead, but they each are songwriters in their own right. Known for their clever selection of covers, and diverse original repertoire Trillium Groove delivers crowd pleasing performances in three-part harmony

Click here for tickets!

Vinyl Record Crate Dig

Sunday, January 25th - 1 to 5pm

Ethanology

A MONTHLY vinyl record store pop-up event at the distillery, held on the 4th Sunday, January-April.

Featuring multiple record vendors, audio vendors, and a custom record crate/management vendor.

Click here for details!

Sunday Knitters

Sunday, January 25th - 2 to 3:30pm

ER Library

Join our resident knitter, Kate Husband, for a delightful new knitting day on the porch! Are you a working knitter who has been unable to participate in our regular gatherings? Now is the perfect opportunity for you to join us!

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

Spring Break Special

Cherry Tree Inn

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.

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 Spring Break stay today.

Throwback Limited Edition Menu

www.magnumhospitality.com/pearls/

Silly Sister's Pottery Winter Classes

Click here for a full list of upcoming classes and the registration process.

Help Build a New Duck & Goose Pond

Divine Purpose Alpaca Farm is excited to launch a fundraiser to build a new pond for our beloved ducks and geese. This project will create a cleaner, safer, and more enriching habitat for the flock, and the community can help in the simplest way possible: by donating unwanted aluminum soda cans and bottles. We invite you to drop them off at 13588 Winters Rd, Kewadin, MI 49648. 100% of the proceeds will go directly towards the pond project, with a fundraising goal of $500. Our ducks and geese bring so much joy to visitors, and this new pond will give them the space and environment they deserve. Something so small as a soda can make such a big difference. 

Antrim County Bulletin

Click here to read!