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Community Events This Week

Cardio Drumming

Monday, October 13th - 6 to 7pm

Elk Rapids Amvets

Cardio Drumming $10

Bring Bucket, Ball, & Sticks

Crafty Bookworms

Tuesday, October 14th - 4 to 5pm

Elk Rapids District Library

Join us for a magical gathering of tweens and teens! We’ll dive into the world of Harry Potter, discussing the books, exploring your favorite characters, and testing your knowledge of spells and magical creatures. Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, there’s fun for every young wizard and witch!

Click here for details!

Trivia with Quizding

Tuesday, October 14th - 6 to 8pm

Short's Brewing Pull Barn

Think you’ve got the brains to back up your beer? Join us at the Pull Barn for Quizding Trivia and put your knowledge to the test!

Three rounds of general knowledge questions, about two hours of friendly competition, and plenty of beer to fuel those genius moments.

Bring your crew, grab a pint, and let’s see who’s walking away with bragging rights!

Click here for info!

Books on Tap

Tuesday, October 14th - 6 to 7pm

Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen

Join the Elk Rapids District Library at Pearl's on for a Books on Tap meeting. We will have a lively discussion about "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood while we enjoy some beverages.

elkrapidslibrary.org

Bingo at Short's

Wednesday, October 15th - 6 to 8pm

Short's Brewing Pull Barn

Liven up your Wednesday night with Bingo at the Pull Barn! Head over to the Pull Barn for a night of thrilling games, delicious brews, and great prizes!

shortsbrewing.com

NMC Owls

Wednesday, October 15th - 7 to 9pm

Grass River Natural Area

Owls are fascinating birds. What is it about the elusive owl that sparks an air of mystery and intrigue? Join Grass River staff as we learn about local owls, their biology, identification, calls, and habits. Learn times and places to go searching for owls during day and night, and strategies to increase your success in finding them. Then, we'll head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light.

grassriver.org

Family Playgroup

Thursday, October 16th - 10:30 to 11:30am

Grass River Natural Area

Families with children ages 0–5 are invited to join us at Grass River Natural Area for free, nature-based playgroups! Enjoy stories, playtime, snacks, and connection with other families — all in the beauty of the outdoors. No registration needed! Offered in partnership with the Great Start Collaborative & Family Coalition of Traverse Bay.

Click here for details!

Tailgate Party

Friday, October 17th - 4:30 to 6:30pm

BOS Wine

Show your Orange + Black pride before home games and score ½ off glasses of Méthode Agricole & Moon BOS during our Tailgate Party!

www.boswine.com

Amvets Fish Fry

Friday, October 17th - 5:30 to 7pm

Elk Rapids Amvets

Serving a generous portion of Cod for $13.00 including Cole Slaw and Fries or Baked Potato and offering an additional plate of Cod for $5.00. We also serve Chicken Tenders Dinners for $10

As always thank you for all your support. All proceeds go to helping with various projects to help veterans in need.

We’re excited to celebrate our 8-year anniversary and invite you to take part in the festivities at Elk Rapids Yoga Flow. We have a lineup of special events and activities designed to bring our community together for a memorable occasion.

We will have weekly drawings every Saturday in October after the 9:30am yoga class for amazing gifts! The more classes you attend the better your opportunity to win!

Join us for our Open House on Saturday 10/18 for a Free yoga class at 9:30am followed by refreshments, gift drawing, chair massages, and catch up with fellow yoga enthusiasts. Most of our amazing teachers will be here as well.

Come celebrate with us and be part of a vibrant yoga community!

Barn Clean Up Event

Saturday, October 18th - 10am to 4pm

919 N. East Torch Lake Drive

It is time for fall cleaning. Our historic barn needs some care and the meadow area needs a refresh as we prepare for the new summer day camp space. Join us to clear and purge the barn, remove the old lean to, repaint and freshen the caboose, and tackle general cleanup. No experience needed. Bring work gloves.

High school NHS students are welcome to earn community service hours. We will have cider and donuts when the work wraps up, and staff are happy to give camp tours for first-time visitors.

Please RSVP to Liz at lclark@hayowentha.org so we can plan tools and refreshments.

Warm Up + Shop! Soups On!

Sunday, October 19th - Noon to 3pm

Golden Hill Farms

It's officially soup season- lets get cozy!

Join us at the shop for a mini soup tasting featuring our brand new soup line. We'll have warm samples to try, fall vibes all around, and plenty of time to shop while you enjoy a cozy afternoon.Nothing says fall quite like soup season.... it'll be a cozy, fall inspired shopping atmosphere. Come taste, shop and soak up the cozy vibes with us!

Event details here!

Diwali Festival

Sunday, October 19th - Noon to 3pm

Masala Magic by Anita

* Buffet lunch

* Live music

* Create home decorations

* Carve Indian Pumpkins

* Dress up/photo shoot

* Garba dancing

$25 adult

$10 kids 6-12

5 and under free

Click here to register!

Pumpkin Painting Party

Sunday, October 19th - Noon to 8pm

Short's Brewing Pull Barn

Get ready for some fall fun at the Pull Barn on October 19th—it’s Pumpkin Painting Day at noon! (While pumpkin supplies last) Bring your creativity and paint the best pumpkin for a chance to win awesome prizes. We’ll have free snacks, and of course, fall brews on tap to keep you fueled. Plus, put your guessing skills to the test with our candy corn challenge—closest guess wins a gift card!

Event Details Here!

Boozy Book Fair

Sunday, October 19th - 2 to 5pm

Ethanology

Join Paula, a self proclaimed book nerd and comprehensive collector for a Sunday afternoon of books and booze. She will be showcasing hundreds of books, spanning all major literary genres and will be available to provide personal insight and recommendations.

ethanologydistillation.com

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Register for upcoming classes and workshops on our website! Check back often as we will be posting more classes and 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

October 21, Crafty Bookworks at ER Library, 4 to 5pm

October 21, Happy Hour for a Cause at Pearls, 4 to 6pm

October 22, Denim Feather Class at Tinker Tailor, 5 to 7pm

October 22, Foodie Book Club at Art & Connection, 5:30 to 7pm

October 23, Fall Color Hike at Perch Lake, 10am to Noon

October 23, Way to Grow Playgroup at Millcreek, 10 to 11am

October 23, Tailgate Party at BOS Wine, 4:30 to 6:30pm

October 23, Drop-In Lego Party at ER Library, 4 to 5pm

October 23, Fall, Flannel & Friends at Townline Ciderworks, 5 to 7pm

October 23, Resin Jewelry Workshop at the Pull Barn, 6 to 8pm

October 24, Flanningan's Goat Pop-up! at the Pull Barn, Noon to 8pm

October 24, Dottie Friends Workshop at Twisted Fish Gallery, 1 to 4pm

October 24, Halloween Trunk & Treat at Amvets, 5 to 7pm

October 24, Owl Prowl at Grass River Natural Area, 7 to 8:30pm

October 25, Flanningan's Goat Pop-up! at the Pull Barn - Noon to 8pm

October 25, Halloween Bash & Bourbon Release - 1 to 10pm

October 25, Hammered Dulcimer Guitar Concert at WUMC - 5 to 8pm

October 25, Steve Larson Performance at the Music House Museum - 7 to 8:15pm

October 26, Fall Fest on the Farm at Myrtle & Maudes - 10am to 5pm

October 26, Pokemon Club at ER Library - 1 to 2pm

October 26, Pianist David Chown at Music House Museum - 3 to 5pm

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

~ 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 Harbor Pavilion, 7am

~ 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

~ 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

~ Live music at Lost Cellars, 5-8pm

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

Paddle Antrim Grants

Now Accepting Ripple Effect Mini Grant Applications!

Grants typically range from $200–$2,000
Applications are reviewed each fall by our Board of Directors
Funded by proceeds from Paddle Antrim’s classes and events

These modest but impactful awards help us work with nonprofits and governmental units in the region whoes values, goals and desired impacts align with ours.

Together we can do more to create safer, cleaner, and more connected warerways and communities.

Learn more and apply here: www.paddleantrim.com/ripple-effect-mini-grants

Masala Magic by Anita

Stop by this winter, especially when the weather is blustery and frigid. We will be warm, so you can be, too.

FEATURING: masala, pakora, hot chai, and naan (even ice cream if you dare )

Tinker Tailor Classes

Tinker Tailor's fall class schedule is out now!

www.shoptinkertailor.com

Silly Sister’s Pottery Fall 2025 Class Announcement

It’s been a great summer, and we’ve all had a nice rest from pottery classes. However, all good things come to an end. The next round of Pottery Classes (Round 18.0) for October-November, 2025 begins on October 20. As always, classes will be geared BOTH toward beginner potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos are geared toward multiple levels of ability, and there are plenty of challenges to go around for all!

SESSION A: MONDAY EVENING SESSION, STARTS OCTOBER 20, 2025

6 – week session, once/week

Monday evenings, 6 – 9

Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24.

SESSION B: TUESDAY DAYTIME SESSION, STARTS OCTOBER 21, 2025

6 – week session, once/week

Tuesday mid-day, 10:30 – 1:30

Oct 21, Oct 28, Nov 4, Nov 11, Nov 18, Nov 25.

Email dbmoline@torchlake.com to register

Click here for details!

Trunk & Treat

Save the Date!

Friday, October 24th - 5 to 7pm

Elk Rapids Amvets

Happy Hour for a Cause

Save the Date!

Saturday, October 25th - 5 to 7pm

Williamsburg United Methodist Church

Please join us for homemade soups and salad and a live Hammered Dulcimer Guitar Concert. We will also have a bake sale and a RADA Kitchenware sale to benefit the church.