Upcoming Events
Thursday July 25, Meet The Fallows. 5:30-6:30 pm. HERTH. Elk Rapids.
With Authors James & Deborah Fallows of "Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey Into the Heart of America".
Doors open 5pm. This is a free event; tickets not necessary however DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED!
See below for more information.
Thursday August 1, Harbor Days Movie. 2-4 pm. HERTH. Elk Rapids.
Upcoming Event Details
Since 2013, Deborah and James Fallows have traveled to small communities in every part of the country talking with teachers, business owners, mayors, religious leaders, students, artist, librarians, and others involved in shaping their community’s future.
On July 25 and July 26, the Fallows, co-authors of Our Towns, a 100,000-mile Journey into the Heart of America, will be in Northern Michigan for two special community events, hosted in partnership by Green Elk Rapids and the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation. Both events will be followed by a book signing with the Fallows.
“We are thrilled to have the Fallows coming to our town,” said Royce Ragland, Green Elk Rapids chair. “Their ability to share their insights and describe the spirit of the places they visited will be an inspiration to our communities and our leaders.”
Green ER is hosting a community conversation at HERTH in Elk Rapids on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. with the Fallows.
The event is free to attend with donations encouraged to support the work of Green Elk Rapids. For more information about this event, visit www.greenelkrapids.org.
The Community Foundation is hosting ‘Gather for Our Towns,’ a keynote presentation and community discussion on Friday, July 26 at 10am at the Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park. Event registrations are $15 per person and event proceeds will benefit the Community Foundation’s FOCUS Fund Endowment, a local impact fund that broadly supports communities across our region. For more information and to register, visit https://bpt.me/4253577.
“The Fallows will share what they learned from communities across the country which, we hope, will inspire attendees to take action and create solutions as we celebrate success in our own towns and strive to build healthy, resilient, thriving communities,” said David Mengebier, Community Foundation president and CEO.
Green Elk Rapids is a local volunteer organization committed to raising awareness of environmental issues. They pursue their mission through collaboration with local organizations such as schools, village government, businesses, and community organizations. Programs have included films, educational forums, nature hikes, student projects, guest speakers, and special community service activities.
The Community Foundation for Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau Counties was established in 1992 to enhance the quality of life in our communities, now and forever, by serving as a leader of local philanthropy. We are focused on creating healthy, resilient, thriving communities by serving donors, awarding meaningful grants and scholarships, and participating in collaborative leadership on important community issues.
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Past Event Archives
Friday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.
Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution. In this award winning documentary, presented by Green Elk Rapids, filmmaker James Redford embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier across the US.
Unlikely entrepreneurs in communities from Georgetown, TX to Buffalo, NY reveal pioneering clean energy solutions while James' discovery of how clean energy works, and what it means at a personal level, becomes the audiences' discovery too. Reaching well beyond a great story of technology and innovation, "Happening" explores issues of human resilience, social justice, embracing the future, and finding hope for our survival.
The community is cordially invited to attend the film and the following panel discussion. Details at greenelkrapids.org; 231-264-0618
https://happeningthemovie.com/
Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution. In this award winning documentary, presented by Green Elk Rapids, filmmaker James Redford embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and makes communities stronger and healthier across the US.
Unlikely entrepreneurs in communities from Georgetown, TX to Buffalo, NY reveal pioneering clean energy solutions while James' discovery of how clean energy works, and what it means at a personal level, becomes the audiences' discovery too. Reaching well beyond a great story of technology and innovation, "Happening" explores issues of human resilience, social justice, embracing the future, and finding hope for our survival.
The community is cordially invited to attend the film and the following panel discussion. Details at greenelkrapids.org; 231-264-0618
https://happeningthemovie.com/
Thursday, July 12, 5:30 p.m.
Held at the Elk Rapids Marina Pavilion, Dan Egan presented on his book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. In his informational presentation, he spoke of his book and of the Great Lakes that surround Michigan. There were 200++ indivduals in attendance.
Held at the Elk Rapids Marina Pavilion, Dan Egan presented on his book, The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. In his informational presentation, he spoke of his book and of the Great Lakes that surround Michigan. There were 200++ indivduals in attendance.
Saturday May 26, 10:00 a.m.
The GTRLC will collaborate with GreenER to offer a guided public hike at the spectacular 389-acre Maplehurst site, a former camp enjoyed by generations of families. GTRLC is actively fundraising to protect this site as a future public natural area for Milton Township. GTRLC currently owns the property on an interim basis with plans to transfer ownership to Milton Township and public access within the year. The property is not currently open to the public but will be open for this special occasion. 10:00 a.m., 12055 Warring Road, Elk Rapids.
The GTRLC will collaborate with GreenER to offer a guided public hike at the spectacular 389-acre Maplehurst site, a former camp enjoyed by generations of families. GTRLC is actively fundraising to protect this site as a future public natural area for Milton Township. GTRLC currently owns the property on an interim basis with plans to transfer ownership to Milton Township and public access within the year. The property is not currently open to the public but will be open for this special occasion. 10:00 a.m., 12055 Warring Road, Elk Rapids.
Monday May 21, 6:30 p.m.
A special village council meeting at HERTH, 6:30 p.m., will focus on environmental programs and host Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy executive director Glen Chown. Chown will present highlights of the Conservancy’s 26-year history, featuring recent Antrim county efforts.
A special village council meeting at HERTH, 6:30 p.m., will focus on environmental programs and host Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy executive director Glen Chown. Chown will present highlights of the Conservancy’s 26-year history, featuring recent Antrim county efforts.
Sunday May 20, 11:30 a.m
Please note: Prior to the Water Ceremony, there will be a local water walk, assembling at 9:30am at the old Bathing Beach 8975 N. Lakeshore Drive, along the shoreline and into Veteran's Memorial Park. All are invited to participate in this walk.
Please note: Prior to the Water Ceremony, there will be a local water walk, assembling at 9:30am at the old Bathing Beach 8975 N. Lakeshore Drive, along the shoreline and into Veteran's Memorial Park. All are invited to participate in this walk.
Friday May 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Earth Day Coffee with Green Elk Rapids
Saturday April 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m. HERTH, 401 River Street.
Questions: 231-264-0618. www.greenelkrapids.org
Join the committee for coffee, tea, pastries, and stimulating discussion. Bring your own coffee mug/tea mug and save a Styrofoam cup.
Start your Saturday in good company! Join the Green Elk Rapids committee for an informal discussion and Earth Day orientation on Saturday, April 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m. The group is celebrating its tenth year as a volunteer organization, and is asking for input on future programs.
With a mission to raise awareness about environmental issues, they are inviting the community to share ideas and suggestions for future events.
The agenda highlights international Earth Day’s 2018 theme, Ending Plastic Pollution.
John Nelson, Bay Keeper Emeritus, will facilitate the discussion, and research intern Bonnie Hamilton will review the status of plastics in Lake Michigan.
The morning will conclude with the debut of new HERTH movie equipment presenting an inspiring video of one man’s solution to rid the ocean of plastic garbage, plus
a preview of A Plastic Ocean, the award-winning documentary showing the next day, April 22, official Earth Day, at 1:00 p.m. at Elk Rapids Cinema.
Saturday April 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m. HERTH, 401 River Street.
Questions: 231-264-0618. www.greenelkrapids.org
Join the committee for coffee, tea, pastries, and stimulating discussion. Bring your own coffee mug/tea mug and save a Styrofoam cup.
Start your Saturday in good company! Join the Green Elk Rapids committee for an informal discussion and Earth Day orientation on Saturday, April 21, 9:30-11:00 a.m. The group is celebrating its tenth year as a volunteer organization, and is asking for input on future programs.
With a mission to raise awareness about environmental issues, they are inviting the community to share ideas and suggestions for future events.
The agenda highlights international Earth Day’s 2018 theme, Ending Plastic Pollution.
John Nelson, Bay Keeper Emeritus, will facilitate the discussion, and research intern Bonnie Hamilton will review the status of plastics in Lake Michigan.
The morning will conclude with the debut of new HERTH movie equipment presenting an inspiring video of one man’s solution to rid the ocean of plastic garbage, plus
a preview of A Plastic Ocean, the award-winning documentary showing the next day, April 22, official Earth Day, at 1:00 p.m. at Elk Rapids Cinema.
Sunday April 22, 1 PM at Elk Rapids Cinema
The problem of plastic pollution is growing exponentially every year; we are producing more than 300 million tons of plastic, half of this is designed for single use, and each year around 8 million tons of it ends up in our oceans. We can solve this problem and we can do it by educating and engaging everyone in a conversation to rethink plastic. Plastic Oceans is working to change the way we deal with plastic waste by challenging society’s perception that this indestructible substance can be treated as ‘disposable’.
The problem of plastic pollution is growing exponentially every year; we are producing more than 300 million tons of plastic, half of this is designed for single use, and each year around 8 million tons of it ends up in our oceans. We can solve this problem and we can do it by educating and engaging everyone in a conversation to rethink plastic. Plastic Oceans is working to change the way we deal with plastic waste by challenging society’s perception that this indestructible substance can be treated as ‘disposable’.
