Week-end Round Up

December 8, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

If you are into an old-fashioned holiday experience, this weekend is for you! There are lots of Santa visits and horse drawn carriages. And most of it is free! Just like in the olden days…

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Saturday

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Free Carriage Rides in Rockford December 8, 9, 15 & 16

December 6, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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The Rockford Chamber of Commerce offers free horse-drawn carriage rides from Grand Carriages each year so that visitors to Rockford may enjoy the sights and sounds of the beautifully decorated streets of the downtown area.

I love this! What a great way to go back in time, even if it’s just for a little while!

FREE carriage rides are available Thursday, December 8 from 5:30pm to Friday, December 9, 2011 8:30pm and again Thursday, December 15 from 5:30 PM to Friday December 16 to 8:30 PM.

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December 7 Kentwood Tree Lighting

November 22, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

The Kentwood Christmas Tree Lighting Spectacular is Wednesday, December 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th Street SE.  It’s FREE, and there will be:

  • A Candy Cane Hunt for kids 6:00pm
  • Refreshments 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Pictures with Santa 7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Tree Lighting 7:00pm
  • Caroling 7:00pm – 7:30pm
  • Flashlight Hunt for Adults 7:30pm

For more information, please contact Jen Keith at Kentwood Recreation by phone at (616) 656-5272 or email keithjci.kentwood.mi.us.

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December 4 Holiday Open House at the Ford Museum

November 15, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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The Gerald R Ford Museum {303 Pearl Street, Grand Rapids} is holding its Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Admission is free, and there will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday music, and storytelling for children!

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What’s Happening At The Library This Week

November 14, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY

Wacky Science

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

Saturday, November 19, 10:00 AM – Byron Township branch
Saturday, November 19, 2:00 PM – Kentwood 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 16, 6:00 PM – Sand Lake 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.

Monday, November 14, 10:30 AM – Alto branch
Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 and 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM – East Grand Rapids branch
Thursday, November 17, 10:00 and 11:00 AM – East Grand Rapids branch
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 AM – Krause Memorial 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.

Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 AM – Kentwood branch

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Santa’s Workshop

Saturday, November 19 11:00AM – 2:00 PM – Main Branch

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December 3 Lowell Night Time Christmas Parade

November 11, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Lowell will have it’s annual Christmas Parade Saturday December 3rd at 6pm.  Lowell does it up for Christmas, and they have other Christmas Festivities during the day like the Flat River Freeze Ice Sculpture Demo, Santa Visits and Pictures, “Christmas Tea”, Rudolph’s Craft Workshop, Christmas Shopping and Eateries, and more!

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November 20 Children’s Music Performance at Schuler Books

November 10, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Kids 2 to 10 will LOVE learning about wilderness safety, pollination, and saving electricity at this  educational concert!  Jeff Kagan and Page Doughty have lots of fun planned; join them at Schuler Books {2660 28th Street SE} at 4:00 on Sunday, November 20.

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Ben and Me at the Circle Theatre November 15

November 8, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

The Circle Theatre Circle is presenting “Ben & Me“at the Gerald R Ford Museum on November 15 at 10:00 AM and again at 12:30 PM.  The show is an hour long, and is geared towards elementary school aged-kids.  All tickets are $5.00.

Here is the Theatre’s description:

At a rally to denounce history’s unfair treatment of mice, Amos the mouse relates his overlooked partnership with Ben Franklin. After discovering how each can benefit from the other, Ben convinces Amos to put their partnership in writing. After all, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” As a result, Amos becomes instrumental in Ben’s many inventions and discoveries. But when Ben makes Amos a “guinea mouse” during his electricity experiments, Amos revolts. Soon after, Ben and the other colonists are also revolting against British rule. With the tables turned, Amos reminds Ben that “the pen is mightier than the sword,” and inspires him to help write the Declaration of Independence.

I’m not sure I get it, so I’m going to use the Study Guide {So sweet.  I love stuff like this.} and then ask Maybelle what it’s about after it’s over.  For information or tickets call the Circle Theatre at (616) 456-6656.

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Music In Pictures Concert at Calvin College November 12 – FREE!

November 7, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

Head over to the Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Calvin College Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 {it’s only 45 minutes long – perfect for little attention spans!} and let the Calvin Community Symphony entertain you and your kids with a Music in Pictures Concert! They will project images during the concert and have opportunities to create individual artwork. Also, there will be an instrument building station prior to the concert and an instrument petting zoo!

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November 5 Literary Life First Saturday Event Curious George

November 1, 2011 By Big Binder Leave a Comment

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Join intern and natural storyteller Hope as she shares H.A. Rey’s classic, Curious George at Literary Life’s First Saturday Event on November 5 from 11:00 to 11:30 AM.  There will be storytime and curiosity-creating crafts  This event is free and open to all, and is geared toward children under 12.

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