Caughtcha being Good!
Kim BanwellLocal resident Kim Banwell did her part in helping the Elk Rapids High School soccer team get ready for their championship game. She devoted her entire day (and studio space) to giving the varsity soccer team new hairdos, which was a “super adorable bonding experience,” remarked one of her admirers. Later she hosted a candle lit team dinner for the boys. Although the team fell short of winning the title game, they came away with many memories made both on and off the field. Thank you, Kim
ER Lions honor SpincichCherryland Middle School seventh-grader Violet Spincich was recently honored by the Elk Rapids Lions Club for her entry into the organization’s annual Peace Poster Contest. Violet’s poster was chosen by the local club after receiving about 50 submissions from art classes taught by Rich Roman. Her entry was also recently chosen as the top Lions District 11 E-2 submission and will compete this month against other winners at the International Level.
For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring the art and essay contests in schools and youth groups. This year’s theme was “Peace Without Limits.” According to Lions Club International, “Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity.” Violet offered her own quote regarding her entry: “Love and kindness bloom into peace.” Violet is the daughter of Chad and Tracy Spincich of Williamsburg. To find out more about the contest or local Lions club, contact President Shirley Hill at 734-497-7921 or Dave Lein at 231-620-5707. Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship applicationsThe Miss Elk Rapids Scholarship program committee is excited to announce that applications are available for the 2025 pageant, scheduled for March 15, 2025 at Peterman auditorium. Young women 5-21 years of age, living in the Elk Rapids school district or attending Elk Rapids schools are eligible to participate. Over $8000 in scholarships will be awarded and the opportunity to earn a spot on the Miss Elk Rapids Queen’s court for the year. Additionally, the Marjory Veliquette Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Miss Elk Rapids candidate. “We are very proud of the amount of money that we are able to award to the young women in our community and the awesome opportunity for personal growth, development, and community service” said Sara McQuire, program co-director. We are offering a discounted application fee if turned in by December 20, otherwise applications are due January 10, 2025. Email [email protected] for an application or with questions.
Business After Hours event at NorthShore Dock & MarineThe Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with NorthShore Dock & Marine and Good Samaritan Family Services to host a special holiday Business After Hours event on December 19 at 5:00 p.m. at NorthShore Dock & Marine. Business After Hours is a networking event for local businesses and community members to make connections in a relaxed and fun environment.
This month, to support local families in need, we are asking business and community members to bring an item to donate to the Food Pantry or the Moms and Tots program at Good Samaritan Family Services. The Food Pantry is in need of canned vegetables and fruit, pasta, soups, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, nuts and dried fruit, condiments, flour, sugar, pancake or jiffy mix and maple syrup. The Moms and Tots program provides support and services to pregnant women and mothers of children from infants to age five. The program is currently in need of children’s clothing, diapers and pull-ups, baby shampoo, body wash, toothpaste and toothbrushes, baby bottles and brushes, toddler plates, bowls, silverware, pacifiers, toddler meals and snacks, PediaSure and Pedialyte and AA batteries. Anyone wishing to donate items may drop off items at the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce at 305 US 31 North by December 19. Please call the chamber with any questions 231-264-8202 or visit www.thegoodsam.org for more information on their programs and donations. Around Town
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