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🌱 How an Elk Rapids native dominated her way to GLIAC honors
Happening soon: Ribbon Cutting for YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha-Camps on the Elk Rapids Patch calendar
Hello Elk Rapids! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How an Elk Rapids native dominated her way to GLIAC honors
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Chilly with 1-3" of snow, with a high of 30 and low of 25 degrees.
- Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 32, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 22 and low of 16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Standfest named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week (mininggazette.com) — An Elk Rapids native is making headlines in college basketball: Michigan Tech sophomore guard Kendall Standfest has been named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week after a dominant rebounding performance. She led the Huskies to a weekend sweep, averaging 11.5 points and 19 rebounds, including a double-double and the program’s first-ever road win at Wisconsin-Parkside. 
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📸 Around Elk Rapids
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elk Rapids
- Ribbon Cutting for YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha-Camps
Elk Rapids Chamber , 212 River Street Second Level , Elk Rapids
3:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting at Fitzpatrick Insurance
Elk Rapids Chamber , 215 River Street #1 , Elk Rapids
5:00 pm - The Art of Vinemaking - Book Reading & Signing
Elk Rapids Chamber , 135 Ames Street , Elk Rapids
5:30 pm - The Christmas Journey at New Hope
New Hope Community Church
5:30 pm - FREE Second Saturday at Raven Hill Discovery Center
Elk Rapids Chamber , 4737 Fuller Rd. , East Jordan - Christmas Tree Sale, Sacred Heart K of C
Elk Rapids Chamber , 143 Charles , Elk Rapids
10:00 am - ER Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall , 401 River Street , Elk Rapids
2:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Rhett & John
Bluewater Bistro & Pizzeria , 11921 SE Torch Lake Dr , Alden
5:30 pm - Pancake with santa
Clearwater Township Hall , 5440 River St NW , Rapid City
9:00 am - Pancake Breakfast with Santa
Clearwater Township Hall , 5440 River St NW , Rapid City
9:00 am - ER Players present The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall , 401 River St , Elk Rapids
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Procaccianti Companies posted a job opening for Cherry Tree Inn & Suites HOUSEPERSON in Traverse City. Apply here.
- Traverse City Area Public Schools posted a job opening for CHS: Custodian, 2nd shift, 40 hours/week, M-F 3:00pm-11:30pm, Sign-On Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus in Traverse City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elk Rapids here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bellaire
- Antrim County Sheriff's Office launches winter warmth drive to aid community (upnorthlive.com)
- Michigan tamarack shines beyond Christmas tree season (recordpatriot.com)
Traverse City
- TC Light & Power Eyes New Campus on Cedar Run Road (traverseticker.com)
- Melissa Smith (upnorthlive.com)
- Excellence in Education: Courtade Elementary's Liz Lautner (9and10news.com)
Ok Elk Rapids! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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