The 91st annual Miss Elk Rapids Pageant will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 6 p.m. at Peterman Auditorium. A total of 14 contestants will be competing for a place on the 2020 Miss Elk Rapids Court. Scholarships totaling $6,200 will also be awarded. The theme for this year’s pageant is “Our Future’s So Bright.” If you have a favorite contestant, you are encouraged to purchase your tickets from her before Feb.
Come and learn or come and play Mah Jong on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Helena Township Community Center in Alden. No limit on participants. Sponsored by the Alden District Library. Call 231-331-4318 for more information.
The Elk Rapids District Library is hosting the Elk Rapids Scrabble Society’s Scrabble on the Porch on Monday, Feb. 3 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Bring your own board. Contact 231-264-9979 for more information.
Join us on the Saturday before Groundhog Day and the Super Bowl for a celebration benefiting Grass River Natural Area. There will be a snowshoe/hike/walk in the orchard from 4-5 p.m., with snowshoes available from Grass River. The Soup Cook-off begins at 5 p.m. Bring a crockpot of soup to enter and get a free pint of cider. Soup sampling will be by donation with proceeds going to GRNA.
Northern Michigan’s oldest point-to-point ski race, the White Pine Stampede, is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 9 a.m. at Mancelona High School and finishing at Shanty Creek Resort. Visit whitepinestampede.org for more information.
The Elk Rapids Drama Club is presenting Clue on stage Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Peterman Auditorium at Elk Rapids High School. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door.
To conclude the Elk Rapids Library January donation drive, we are proud to be hosting a presentation by Goodwill Northern Michigan on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6-7 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Library meeting room. Deb Lake, Director of Marketing and Communications for Goodwill, will show what is currently being done to help the homeless in our communities and will teach what we can continue to do to help. Q&A and light refreshments to follow.
Come and learn or come and play Mah Jong on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from 1-4 p.m. at the Helena Township Community Center in Alden. No limit on participants. Sponsored by the Alden District Library. Call 231-331-4318 for more information.
Group balance, flexibility exercises and walking time are the focus of Movin’ on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. at Mill Creek Elementary. The event is led by Dr. Angie Keas. Suggested cost to participate is $5.
Bring your sleds and join the Elk Rapids District Library for some outdoors fun from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. Warm up by the bonfire and sip some hot chocolate while sledding on the Island Hill. Call 231-264-9979 with any questions.
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 10:00am to Sunday, January 26, 2020 - 4:30pm
Elevate your skiing to a higher level with Shanty Creek’s Instructional Weekend from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26. Whether you want to sharpen your existing techniques or try skiing for the first time, Shanty Creek’s expert ski instructors will provide you with plenty of tips and practice time in a variety of terrain and snow conditions.
Way to Grow Tumble Time is being held on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Lakeland Elementary gym in Elk Rapids. Visit erschools.com or contact Joann Miracle at 264-8289, ext. 4130 for more information.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 10:00am to Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 10:00am
Central Lake United Methodist Church is now taking pasties orders. The pasties are $6 per pastie. Please call 231-544-6314 and leave name, order amount and phone number. Pick up dates are Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 22 after 10 a.m.
The Bellaire Public Library will be holding a retirement reception for its director Jane Gyulveszi on Friday, Jan. 17 from 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come and congratulate Jane on her retirement. The library is located at 111 S. Bridge St., Bellaire.
