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Chamber News & Events

EXCITING NEWS FROM THE ELK RAPIDS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen and support our 12 communities, we’re proud to unveil a new logo that represents both the rich resources of our area and our vision for the future.

This logo was designed with purpose:

The Shades of Blue: Represent each of our 12 unique communities, celebrating the diversity of our businesses and vibrancy of the outdoor natural area that we enjoy.
The Arrows: Symbolize our forward motion—our dedication to progress, growth, and collective success as we move together toward a bright future.

We believe this new logo captures the spirit of our Chamber and reflects our collective journey as we continue to build a stronger, more connected region. This logo will soon be featured on our website, marketing materials, and more, ensuring it becomes a recognizable symbol of our commitment to progress and partnership. We look forward to continuing to support the businesses in our area and the region we love!

VENDORS: If you are interested in participating in the Elk Rapids Arts & Crafts Shows or Farmers Market, please access the Guidelines and information by clicking the images above. You may also contact the Chamber at 231-264-8202, or email gabrielle@elkrapidschamber.org .

We are looking forward to another great season!

Job Board

ANTRIM COUNTY: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

BURNETTE FOODS:

CHANG EXPRESS: Part-time Waitstaff

ELK RAPIDS MARINA: Seasonal Dock Hands

INDULGE ELK RAPIDS DAY SPA: Licensed Cosmetologist

NORTE:

PILLYWIGGINS GARDEN: Lawn Care & Landscape Maintenance

TOWN CLUB:

TRAVERSE CITY HORSE SHOWS:

Community Events This Week

Free Community Meal

You’re invited to join us for our Free Community Dinner on February 24th from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Chef Jeremy will be preparing a delicious dinner. Invite your friends and family and don’t miss this excellent meal!

404 Spruce Street , Elk Rapids

www.erfpc.org/

Sip & Paint at BOS Wine

Wednesday, Feb 26th

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come join us as Natalie Beebe walks us through, step by step, to create a beautiful canvas painting. $50 includes canvas painting experience and a glass of wine. Additional glasses available to purchase during the event. Tickets $50

www.boswine.com

Dot Art Class at Short's Pull Barn

Thursday, February 27th at 6pm

Elevate your drinking experience with our vibrant Dot Art class! Perfect for any occasion, our drinkware is designed to add a pop of color and fun to your day. Made with paint you can wash and reuse. Whether enjoying a relaxing day at home or hosting a party with friends, our Dot Art drinkware will make every sip more enjoyable. Choose from a variety of designs and patterns!

www.shortsbrewing.com

Mardi Gras at Pearl's

February 28-March 4, 2025

Mardi Gras celebration starts Friday February 28th with kids night! Come see Dave Cisco play music geared towards Kids! He plays from 5-8pm Saturday March 1st is Mardi Gras King’s Feast: Special Mardi Gras Feast Menu Sunday March 2nd is Super Sunday with Live music by Pete “Big Dog” Fetters! He plays from 6-9pm Monday March 3rd is Masquerade Monday with Live music by The Sauce Cats! They play from 6-9pm Tuesday March 4th is Fat Tuesday with Live music by Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials. They play from 6-9 Please Call for reservations 231-264-0530

www.magnumhospitality.com/pearls/seasonal-events/

Wilderness Trauma Care Training

Friday, February 28th 9am-5pm

Registration $100

Join us for this full day class, taught by Steve Huisman of Great Lakes Wilderness Emergency Response Training. If you spend any time out in the woods, you’ll appreciate the knowledge that will be gained with Steve.

www.antrimcd.com

Coffee with Charlie at Twisted Fish Gallery

Friday, February, 28th - 1pm to 3pm

Cost is $20/guest, with no guest limit.

This is a Demo/lecutre series with artist, Charles Murphy. No art supplies needed, but guests are encouraged to bring pen and paper for notetaking. Beloved Traverse City based painter, Charles Murphy is offering these quick, fun and engaging demo's to concentrate on spedific techniques to help you improve your painting skills. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has been interested in taking one of his workshops, but hasn't had the time, for those new to painting, or for the seasoned artist. There is always something to explore or see differently. We kindly ask that you call to let us know you are coming. Baked goods will be provided by our friends at Ames St Cafe, of Elk Rapids.

www.twistedfishgallery.com

Fiesta Friday at Sacred Heart Church

Join us for a Pre-Lenten Feast!

Friday, February 28th

3:30pm to 7pm

143 Charles Street, Elk Rapids

www.sacredheartelkrapids.org

Tastebud Takeover

Saturday, March 1st - 1pm to 6pm

The Culinary Kaleidoscope menu is out! Several of the dishes are meatless for those who are looking for that option. Color and flavor explosions! Can your tastebuds handle it?

www.facebook.com/ToastmakersofTorchLake

Prom Dress Buy/Sell Event

Say "REUSED" to the dress! Our 2nd Annual extraordinary event featuring new and "pre-loved" formalwear.

Now accepting donations and consignment so bring yours in now!

Have a prom dress you'd like to sell? A pageant dress you wore once and know someone else would love? Maybe a fancy bridesmaid dress you aren't going to wear again? Drop it off at Tinker Tailor for consignment or donation! This is a great opportunity to update that eco-closet and upcycle. We are looking to add to the collection now for our Spring sales event.

Proceeds from the sales of donated dresses will benefit local charities.

www.shoptinkertailor.com

Bird Walk at Grass River Natural Area

Saturday, March 1st

9am to 11am

$10 per person, must pre-register

Join us for the first walk in our birding series at the start of spring as we look and listen for these early arrivals. Binoculars are available to borrow, or bring your own. If there is still snow bring snowshoes, or rent some for an additional $5 in the Grass River Center.

www.grassriver.org

Crate Dig Sundays at Ethanology

Sunday, March 2nd

1pm to 5pm

Vinyl Record Crate DIG Sundays at Ethanology is a vinyl record store pop-up event at the distillery, held on the first Sunday of the month, Janurary-April.

www.ethanologydistillation.com

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! Read the February Newsletter

See website calendar for schedules

Elk Rapids Cinema - Now Showing!

Daily Showings at 2pm & 7pm

-Dog Man playing thru February 24th

-Captain American starts March 2nd

-March Classic Thursday:

The Quiet Man

www.elkrapidscinema.com

Save the Dates!

This Week

February 24, Free Community Dinner at First Presbyterian Church of ER, 5-6:30pm

February 26, Sip & Paint at BOS Wine, 5-7pm

February 27, live music by Nick Vasquez at the Town Club, 6-9pm

February 28, Fiesta Friday Pre-Lenten Feast at the Sacred Heart Church, 3:30pm-7pm

February 28, Wilderness Trauma Care Training at Grass River Natural Area, 9am-5pm

February 28, Mardi Gras at Pearl's - Kids Night

March 1, Bird Walk at Grass River Natural Area, 9:30-11am

March 1 &2, Prom Dress Buy/Sell Event at Tinker Tailor, 10am-4pm

March 1, Tastebud Takeover - Culinary Kaleidoscope, 1-6pm

March 1, Mardi Gras at Pearls - King's Feast

Next Week

March 2, Vinyl Record Crate DIG Sundays at Ethanology, 1-5pm

March 2, Super Sunday at Pearls, 6-9pm

March 3, Masquerade Monday at Pearls, 6-9pm

March 4, Paczki Day at The Flour Pot Bakery, 7am-2pm

March 4, Fat Tuesday at Pearls, 6-9pm

March 5, Brews & Bing at Short's Brewing Pull Barn, 6-8pm

March 6, Art & Book Club at ER Library, 4-5pm

March 6, Beginner Embroidery at Tinker Tailor, 5-7pm

March 6, Tyin Thursdays at Ethanology, 6-8:30pm

March 8, Tapping Maple Trees at Grass River Natural Area, 11am-12:30pm

March 8, Frostbite Trail, Noon-6pm

March 8, FREE 2nd Saturday at Raven Hill Discovery Center, Noon-4pm

March 8, Community Trivia at HERTH, 7 pm

March 8, Chili Cook-off & Game Night at Sacred Heart Church, 6:15-8:30pm

March 9, Minecraft Club at the ER Library, 1-3pm

Weekly Reoccuring Events

Mondays

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

~ Senior Discount Day at The Foundry: 25% off all food and free coffee

~ Mahjong at Art & Connection, 12:30-3:30 pm

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

Tuesdays

~ Elk Rapids Rotary Meeting, 8 am

~ Imagination Station at Art & Connection, 9 am-12 pm

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

~ Locals Night at the Foundry, drink, and food specials, 3 pm-close

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

Wednesday

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

~ Spaghetti Wednesday at Happy Camper Coffee, 11am - 2pm

~ Euchre at Art & Connection, 1 - 4 pm

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM SHOP 2-4 PM

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

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

~ Puzzle Wednesdays at the Elk Rapids Library 10am - 6pm

Thursdays

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

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

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

~ Mahjong at Art & Connection 12:30-3:30 pm

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

~ ER Knitters at Library Porch, 2:00 pm

~ Live Music at Johnny's Torch Riviera,

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM SHOP 2-4 pm

~ Local's Night at The Dam Shop 5pm to Close - 20% Off Food & Drinks

~ 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

~ Live Music at Johnny's Torch Riviera,

~ DAM GOOD HAPPY HOUR, DAM Shop 2-4 pm

~ BOS Wine Happy Hour, 4-7pm

Saturdays

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

~ Brunch Service at The Foundry 11am-2pm

~ Disc Golf at The DAM Shop, 3:30 pm

~ Team Trivia at the Side Door at the Blue Pelican Inn, 7:30 pm

~ Small Bites at BOS Wine

~ Live Music at Ethanology,

~ Live Music at Johnny's Torch Riviera,

Sundays

~Brunch Service at The Foundry 11am-2pm

~Family Day Sundays: 1/2 price kids meals (12 & under), free hot chocolate, and s'mores at The Foundry

Member News and Specials

Daily Specials - The Foundry Craft Grill

Come and experaince the Ultimate Craft the Foundry way with DAMMM GOOD FOOD, handcrafted cocktails, inside an industrial atmosphere. Check out the reoccurring specials!

www.foundrycg.com

Tiny Traveling Boutique Reopening

Save the Date!!

Friday, March 14th at 11am

Just in time for Spring Break or your wardrobe refresh. Website going live soon and locals can always reach out anytime to arrange a time to shop!

www.tinytravelingboutique.net

Art & Connection - Extended Hours for Spring Break!

Thinking ahead to make plans for Spring Break? Art & Connection has extended their hours during this time. Bring the kids in and get creative!

www.artandconnection.org

The Elk Rapids Players will be holding auditions for their upcoming production of Phil Olson’s “Love… or Best Offer” on March 3rd and 5th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.

“Love…or Best Offer” is a comedy featuring four adults and is a comedic story of finding love in the online dating world. Perusal scripts can be obtained by contacting Director Brett Baldwin at (231)342-5909.

70^th Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button Contest - 2025

Calling all artists! It’s time again to submit designs for the Elk Rapids Harbor Days Button Contest. Contest dates run from March 1 – April 1.

The entry form is available at www.elkrapidsharbordays.org, the Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce, the Elk Rapids District Library, and Art and Connection. Share your community spirit!

Submit button design questions to: info@elkrapidsharbordays.org

Raven Hill Discovery Center

Even with our youngest learners, hands-on experiences and participation is the key to true learning. Benjamin Franklin said it this way: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”. Click the image to view our latest newsletter!

www.miravenhill.org