December 10 Lowes Build And Grow Lowes Train

December 6, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Do your kids love Lowes Build and Grow clinics? Mine do! My husband is always to take them, being a man who always needs something or other from a home improvement store.

This Saturday, December 10 kids can make part two of the Lowes Train – the coal car.  Then next Saturday {December 10}, they’ll make the final part; the engine. Make sure you sign up and print off your registration; these clinics are very popular!

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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

December 5, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

Dance Party

Join us for pure dancing fun as we rock out to tons of kid-friendly music! Burn off a little energy, have a lot of fun, and share special time with your child. Come and go as you please. For ages 6 and under.

Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 PM – Sand Lake branch

Holiday Gift Making

Don’t know what to get friends or family for the holidays? Make them something! They’ll be focusing on transforming ordinary craft supplies into beautiful works of art. For all ages.
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 AM – Alpine Township branch
Saturday, December 10, 10:30 AM – Alto branch

Be a Miner 49′er

Mosey on down to your library for some good, old-fashioned, Gold Rush inspired fun! Crafts, games and activities for all ages.
Monday, December 5, 10:30 AM – Alto branch

Gingerbread Lane

Take a stroll down Gingerbread Lane and enjoy some tasty gingerbread stories. Each child will make a simple gingerbread house. Registration is required and participation is limited. For all ages.

Wednesday, December 7, 10:00 AM – Caledonia branch
Thursday, December 8, 10:30 AM – Englehardt branch

Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM – Spencer Township branch
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 AM – Plainfield Township branch

Saturday, December 10, 1:30 PM and 3 PM – Kentwood branch

The Reindeer Are Coming!

Traveling all the way from the North Pole (via the Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farms), live reindeer will be visiting the library. Dress warmly and don’t forget the camera! For all ages.

Thursday, December 8, 4:00 PM – Alto branch
Thursday, December 8, 6:30 PM – Comstock Park branch

Christmas with Santa

Visit Santa Claus, make a craft and enjoy treats at the library. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and the Friends of the Sand Lake/Nelson Township Library. For all ages.

Saturday, December 10, 10:30 AM – Sand Lake branch

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Full Swing. Without the Snow.

November 30, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

A snowstorm arrived in Michigan yesterday, but somehow magically flew right past Grand Rapids.  That never happens!

It seems like there should be snow, but maybe it’s good that there isn’t any.  There is a LOT to do.  So much, that I was getting a little nervous trying to figure out how I will fit it all in.  Snow would only slow me down.

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Oh, and did you notice that almost everything on this list is FREE?!

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This Week At The Library

October 30, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

When the Library Lights Go Out – A Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your stuffed friend to a special pajama storytime and leave it for a sleepover at the library. Pick up your special friend the next day to see what fun it had while the library was closed. For all ages.

Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 PM – Gaines Township branch

Tuesday, November 1, 7:00 PM – Plainfield branch

Wacky Science

Grab your lab coat and join us for wild experiments and hands-on, multi-sensory fun. For ages 6 and up.

Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 PM – Englehardt branch
Thursday, November 3, 4:00 PM – Comstock Park branch

Reel Fun: A Family Movie Event

Come enjoy a family movie. Call or stop by the library for details. For all ages.

Wednesday, November 2, 6:00 PM – Alpine branch
Saturday, November 5, 10:30 AM – Alpine branch

Story-Rama!

Star in a silly story production! Kids bring favorite stories and fables to life through audience participation, puppets and props! In partnership with Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. For all ages.

Saturday, November 5, 1:00 PM – Kentwood branch

Celebrate India

Bring the entire family for Indian games, crafts and more! For all ages.

Saturday, November 5, 2:00 PM – Wyoming branch

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Woodland Mall is Having a Halloween Hoopla

October 27, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

This may be the kids’ one chance not to wear their parkas over their costumes. Woodland Mall is having a Halloween Hoopla from 3PM – 5PM on Monday, October 31.

The kids can head to each wing of the mall for “Ghoulish goodies and delights”, then go trick-or-treating at participating retailers.

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City of Kentwood Quirky Turkey Toss November 12

October 25, 2011 By Big Binder 2 Comments

Join the City of Kentwood for their “Quirky Turkey Toss” on November 12 from 12:00 to 2:00.  How often do you get to toss turkeys with your kids?! This sounds hilarious.

Form a parent/child team and see how many baskets you can make in 30 seconds.  Highest score in each age group WINS A TURKEY!!

Age Divisions will be:

  • 3 – 5 Grade/parent & child
  • 6 – 8 Grade/parent & child
  • High School/no parents needed

The cost is $5.00 per TURKEY TOSSIN’ team.  There are also some carnival games {$.25 to $1.00} and refreshments.  Pre-registration is required; call Kentwood Recreation at 656.5270 and get registered using Code # 136431A.

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City of Kentwood Halloween Hoopla October 31

October 15, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

The Halloween Hoopla will be October 31 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Kentwood Activities Center (355 48th St SE).  There will be tables with treats and goodies, and also crafts and activities!   The costume contest is at 6:30 and the PET costume contest is at 6:45.  Those are always hilarious!  The whole thing is FREE, but you do need to pre-register with Kentwood Rec at 656-5270 and get registered; mention code 138030A when you call and they’ll get you all set up!

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Free Skating at Kentwood Fun Spot!

October 9, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Kids Skate FREE at Kentwood Fun Spot every Monday and Wednesday night from 5:00 – 8:00 PM through October!

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This Week At The Library

October 9, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Grand Rapids Public Library

Lego Contest For Kids!

Kids will have one hour to build their own unique creation. Creations must fit on a space of 12 inches by 12 inches and must be less than four feet tall. Bring your own legos or use the ones supplied by the library. Prizes will be awarded in 3 age categories: preschool-kindergarten, grades 1-3, and grades 4-6. Bricks 4 Kidz will be judging. {Judged by Bricks4Kids, which offers crazy expensive classes.  Do this for free instead!}

Oct 12 6:00 PM – 7:00PM Van Belkum Branch

Oct 13 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Madison Square Branch

Oct 14 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM West Side Branch

Kent District Library

When the Library Lights Go Out – A Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your stuffed friend to a special pajama storytime and leave it for a sleepover at the library. Pick up your special friend the next day to see what fun it had while the library was closed. For all ages.
Wednesday, October 12, 10:00 and 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch
Thursday, October 13, 10:00 and 11:00 AM – East Grand Rapids branch

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Bring the entire family to celebrate Day of the Dead with traditional Mexican crafts, music, and activities. For all ages.
Saturday, October 15, 2:00 PM – Plainfield branch

Harvest Party

Celebrate the season with autumn crafts, pumpkin decorating, games, and plenty of bountiful fun! Please bring your own pumpkin to decorate. For all ages.
Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM – Byron Township branch

KDLville Ribbon-Cutting Party

Celebrate with Katie L. the elephant as she cuts the ribbon and welcomes you to KDLville, KDL’s new early literacy play space! Party and learn with crafts, games, balloon animals, and a tasty KDLville treat! For ages 6 and under.
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 PM – Cascade branch

Family Sundays: Wire Sculpture Art Workshop

Bend, snip, fold and wind an original work of art out of colored wire. Participants will be able to mount one of their creations on a small wooden display base. For all ages.
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch

Katie L.’s Big Top Birthday

Kent District Library turns 75 this year! Let’s wish Katie L., our elephant friend, a HUGE Happy Birthday! Join us at the library for birthday crafts, activities and treats. For all ages.
Sunday, October 16, 2:00 PM – Cascade branch

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Five Dollar Friday

September 29, 2011 By Big Binder 1 Comment

I have no intention of bringing you every single event happening in Grand Rapids that you could do with your kids.  The reason I started Big Binder and my purpose all along has been to bring you Only Great Events.  Activities that expand your children’s sense of community, allow them to create, to grow their cultural understanding, and are accessible to everyone whether you have a ton of money, are a working parent, or choose to stay home with your kids and struggle along on one income.

Here are some highlights from the upcoming week that are all possible to enjoy at five dollars or less.  As a matter of fact, these all happen to be FREE!

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