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SUMMARY:Michigan Radio Reads Book Club Discussion - "Firekeeper's Daughter"
DESCRIPTION:Our Grand Rapids store is honored to have been chosen as the location for the next gathering of the Michigan Radio Reads book club on October 4 to discuss Firekeeper’s Daughter joined by the book’s author\, Angeline Boulley! Can’t make it to the store? Take part in the discussion online. And watch our social media channels for a book giveaway! Register now to save your place. \nThis event is free to attend. However it helps us in planning to receive your RSVP. Please register here so we know you plan to join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-radio-reads-book-club-discussion-firekeepers-daughter-tickets-705433349137 \nAbout the Book:\nEighteen-year-old Daunis Fontaine has never quite fit in\, both in her hometown and on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. She dreams of a fresh start at college\, but when family tragedy strikes\, Daunis puts her future on hold to look after her fragile mother. The only bright spot is meeting Jamie\, the charming new recruit on her brother Levi’s hockey team. \nYet even as Daunis falls for Jamie\, she senses the dashing hockey star is hiding something. Everything comes to light when Daunis witnesses a shocking murder\, thrusting her into an FBI investigation of a lethal new drug. \nReluctantly\, Daunis agrees to go undercover\, drawing on her knowledge of chemistry and Ojibwe traditional medicine to track down the source. But the search for truth is more complicated than Daunis imagined\, exposing secrets and old scars. At the same time\, she grows concerned with an investigation that seems more focused on punishing the offenders than protecting the victims. \nNow\, as the deceptions—and deaths—keep growing\, Daunis must learn what it means to be a strong Anishinaabe kwe (Ojibwe woman) and how far she’ll go for her community\, even if it tears apart the only world she’s ever known. \n  \nAbout the Author:\nAngeline Boulley\, an enrolled member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians\, is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She is a former Director of the Office of Indian Education at the U.S. Department of Education. Angeline lives in southwest Michigan\, but her home will always be on Sugar Island. Firekeeper’s Daughter is her debut novel.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/michigan-radio-reads-book-club-discussion-firekeepers-daughter/
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2023-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Kamiko Hahn Poetry Event @ Wealthy Theater
DESCRIPTION:Event coordinated by GVSU Arts Celebration\nStart time 7 pm (set up will be earlier) \nContact: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen Krueger-Corrado <kruegekr@gvsu.edu>
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/kamiko-hahn-poetry-event-wealthy-theater/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231005T193000
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SUMMARY:Dave Wellfare Headlines Ore Dock Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Comedy Night!\nDave Wellfare Headlines the Ore Dock Brewery\, with local guests!\nHosted by Vincent Schultz\n\nDave Wellfare\nShort on stature and big on personality is one way to describe Dave Wellfare. Another way would be to say\, “His contagious energy fills any venue as he brings an in your face intensity to comedy as he tackles real life issues with a sarcastic twist. “ This former radio personality brings his animated stage persona to life in a show that’s guaranteed to make you come back for more. Dave has been in the entertainment industry for over 19 years\, starting off on the #1 morning show in Lansing\, MI. before transitioning to his real passion…Stand-Up Comedy. Lamenting his frustrations with raw attitude and comic fury are his forte. Dave has opened for many comedy great such as Fortune Feimster\, Robert Kelly\, Joe List and Dave Williamson to name a few. Also\, Dave has been seen at comedy festivals all over the US. Most notably Laughfest\, Grand Rapids premier comedy festival and Canada’s Border City Comedy Festival.\n\nDoors Open at 6:30\nShow Starts at 7:30pm\nTickets available online and at the door $10\n\nTickets: Tickets | Ore Dock Brewing Co. (square.site)
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/dave-wellfare-headlines-ore-dock-brewery/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Beltline Bar 70 Year Fiesta!
DESCRIPTION:Beltline Bar is thrilled to be celebrating 70 years in business! To thank you for your continued support\, we’re throwing a fiesta filled with free instant win scratch off tickets\, $7 FAMOUS wet burrito\, new merchandise\, big food\, and big fun. This event is sure to be one you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/beltline-bar-70-year-fiesta/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Weird & Creepy!- Art Gallery Opening Night and Shopping Event
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, mingle\, and meet the artists behind the creepy themed art and products in this exhibition and shopping event!\n\nCocoon Art Space will be hosting a one-month group art show and product showcase featuring all things creepy!\n\nThis exhibit is about all things spooky. Think more creepy and strange\, less slasher horror and gore (our gallery is family friendly).\n\nCreepy cute stuff!\nWeird stuff!\nOdd nature stuff!\nSpooky stuff!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/weird-creepy-art-gallery-opening-night-and-shopping-event/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:First Fridays in East Hills
DESCRIPTION:Shop is open late with select books 30% off
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/first-fridays-in-east-hills/2023-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Chicken Wire Empire with Golden Shoals
DESCRIPTION:What’s that? Chicken Wire Empire will be playing LIVE at the Ore Dock Brewing Co?!\n\n2019 saw a unique musical pairing on the European stage when Chicken Wire Empire and Golden Shoals combined for the Bluegrass Jamboree\, a 23 show tour across Germany. This meeting of musical minds showed to be an electrifying pairing\, delighting fans across the continent with timeless melodies and unforgettable performances\, some of which were chronicled on Chicken Wire Empire’s Live From Deutschland Volumes I and II\, available on all streaming platforms. Now\, three years later\, the two bands reunite for a string of shows across Michigan and Wisconsin this fall.\n\nChicken Wire Empire: Since their formation in 2014\, Chicken Wire Empire has captivated audiences around the world with their distinct brand of bluegrass and intricate bridging of traditional and modern acoustic sounds. Their high energy shows are ever-evolving\, with new music constantly woven into the setlist and improvisational jams leading listeners in new directions with every performance. The band’s ability to cohesively improvise through complex arrangements is a testament to their virtuosic musicianship and years of experience playing together. Fans of bluegrass\, jamgrass\, and Americana music alike will appreciate Chicken Wire Empire’s innovative approach to the genre and can expect a dynamic and relentlessly engaging listening experience.\nwww.chickenwireempire.com\n\nGolden Shoals: For Amy Alvey and Mark Kilianski\, the emergence of a brand new self-titled album also marks a rebirth of sorts for their band\, Golden Shoals. Eight years ago\, the duo was formed for a very unique performance project\, called “The Massachusetts Walking Tour”\, on which they hiked 6-12 miles per day with packs and instruments\, and played shows each night for two weeks. The two semi-nomadic musicians\, who have called Asheville\, Boston\, and various moving vehicles home for the past eight years\, have grown individually and as a unit\, yet continue to find musical fulfillment in their collaboration. They now call Nashville\, Tennessee their home base. Initially brought together by a mutual love of American folk music\, their sound has expanded to include country\, Americana\, Indie and Experimental influences\, allowing them to move more freely beyond genre boundaries with their songwriting while still emanating a deep understanding of Old-Time and Bluegrass music. Ever inspired by the enduring spirit of traditional Appalachian mountain music\, their songwriting comes across as simple\, honest\, and fresh to the ears. The listener can expect the polished technique of conservatory training\, in tandem with the grit\, drive\, and soul of musicians like Roscoe Holcomb or Ola Belle Reed.\nwww.goldenshoals.com
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/chicken-wire-empire-with-golden-shoals/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Stand Up Comedy | Fridays 9:30pm | Harmony Brewing Company
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up Comedy every Friday 9:30pm no cover 18+. Seating is limited be sure to show up early. Hosted by Joseph Johnson.\n\nVisit harmonybeer.com for full calendar of events
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/stand-up-comedy-fridays-930pm-harmony-brewing-company/2023-10-06/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231007T080000
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SUMMARY:First Fall Saturday at Farmhaus Farms
DESCRIPTION:It’s finally FALL!\nWe’ll have your favorite fall things all week\, including:\nU-Pick apples (Honeycrisp\, Empires\, Gala\, McIntosh)\, Donuts\, Farm Market\nAnd on Saturday\, an added bonus of horse-drawn hayrides from noon-5! Don’t miss out!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/first-fall-saturday-at-farmhaus-farms/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Banned Book Fair at Pux Cider
DESCRIPTION:Come get your groove on at the banned book fair!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/banned-book-fair-at-pux-cider/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Patty Matters at Farmhaus Cider
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Farmhaus Cider in Hudsonville for delicious burgers from our food truck!\n\nWe’re excited to see you and have a great selection of burgers on the menu.\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy our amazing food and drinks while taking in the beautiful surroundings.\n\nCome on over and satisfy your hunger with us!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/patty-matters-at-farmhaus-cider/2023-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Brew Beats // Analog Groove Sessions @ the Root Cellar at Beards Brewery
DESCRIPTION:BREW BEATS // Analog Groove Sessions\n\nAn all-vinyl mixer on select Saturday evenings featuring a selection of rotating djs\, Come on out and enjoy some tasty craft beer and delicious beats.\n\n♬ rhythm-rockin ♬\n♬ funk-droppin ♬\n♬ soul-fillin ♬\n♬ beat-driven ♬\n♬ rare-groovin ♬\n\nth3 5ch3ddy:\nSEP 16 – dj franck\nOCT 7 – ClarkAfterDark\nOCT 28 – yaꓘob\nNOV 18 – dj franck\nDEC 9 – ClarkAfterDark\nDEC 30 – yaꓘob (<–TBD)\n\nNeedle drops each night at 6:30pm.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/brew-beats-analog-groove-sessions-the-root-cellar-at-beards-brewery/2023-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231008T120000
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SUMMARY:Poutine Clash!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for our annual Poutine showdown! Join us at Brewery Vivant for Poutine Clash and savor the tastiest battle of gravy\, curds and fries. Our talented cooks will go head-to-head\, crafting their unique Poutine creations\, and it’s your chance to be the judge! Taste\, vote\, and crown the Poutine champion!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/poutine-clash/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Free Event Management Training - Event Management Training - Event Production on Public Property
DESCRIPTION:Learn all the tricks of the trade for producing events on public property. This opportunity is free and open to the public\, specifically event organizers\, volunteers and staff.\n–\nABOUT:\nThis free Event Management Training course is designed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events (OSE) to provide event producers with the knowledge and tools necessary to organize successful events of any size in the City of Grand Rapids on public property.\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:\n⁃ Goal setting\n⁃ Budget creation\n⁃ Venue selection\n⁃ Event insurance\n⁃ Permitting/Production process specific to (OSE)\n⁃ Community notification best practices\n⁃ Emergency action plans\nThe course also provides the opportunity to meet and speak with OSE and DGRI staff relevant to executing successful events.\n25% SITE REDUCTION:\nParticipants who attend both the October 9 and 11 training sessions will receive a 25% site fee reduction on their first permitted event in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years scheduled through the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events\, and a certificate of completion from DGRI.\n–\nGETTING TO THE EVENT/PARKING:\nParking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 pm (download the “MOTU” app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at \nAdditionally\, The free DASH bus runs every 15 minutes on Wednesdays. Learn more at \nPHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:\nThis event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video\, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge. \nSee less
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/free-event-management-training-event-management-training-event-production-on-public-property/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231009T203000
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo at City Built!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for game nights in the taproom!\n6:30 – 8:30pm\n\nOn Mondays we will play MUSIC BINGO! Get your team together and battle for prizes.\n• $30 gift card for 1st Place\n• $20 gift card for 2nd Place\n• $10 gift card for second to last place\n\nLocal food trucks will be on-site for snack and dinner options.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/music-bingo-at-city-built/2023-10-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231010T200000
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SUMMARY:Charity of the Month: Grace's Table
DESCRIPTION:Shop in store or curbside on Tuesday October 10th to give back to our Charity of the Month: Grace’s Table as 5% of our sales will be donated directly.\n\n“At Grace’s Table\, we know that teen moms are often isolated\, alone\, and without access to resources. We know they want to secure a bright future for their family. In order to do that\, teen moms need trusted mentors\, community services\, and community. Teens without access to advocacy and resources struggle with loneliness\, food insecurity\, and a lack of community. We believe teen moms should have all the support they need while navigating the journey of motherhood. We understand that teen moms need critical resources and training for their spiritual\, parenting\, adolescent transition\, career\, and education needs. When you give to Grace’s Table\, you are helping us continue to provide and scale resources for teen moms who need to survive and thrive in each of these areas. For more than six years\, we’ve equipped hundreds of teen mamas with the resources and community they need to thrive.”\n\nYou can learn more about them here: https://www.gracestable.com/\n\nIn addition\, if you want to give back to them anytime in the month of October you can donate your beverage rewards points OR just outright make a donation to their organization while you are in store!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/charity-of-the-month-graces-table/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:White House Clubhouse with Sean O’Brien
DESCRIPTION:We’re super excited to introduce your young readers to this new series!  A hidden tunnel in the White House that leads to an underground clubhouse full of antique curiosities\, with doors heading in all directions—and a mysterious invitation to join the ranks of White House kids? It’s an adventure every kid will want to go on. \nThis event is free to attend. However it helps us in planning to receive your RSVP. Please register here so we know you plan to join us: https://sb-clubhouse.eventbrite.com \nAbout the Book:\nFrom a former White House speechwriter: a middle grade series following two First Daughters who team up with historical presidential children to save the nation. \nMarissa and Clara’s mom is the newly elected president of the United States\, and they haven’t experienced much freedom lately. While exploring the White House they discover a hidden tunnel that leads to an underground clubhouse full of antique curiosities\, doors heading in all directions—and a mysterious invitation to join the ranks of White House kids. So they sign the pledge. \nSuddenly\, the lights go out\, and Marissa and Clara find themselves at the White House in 1903. There they meet Quentin\, Ethel\, Archie\, and Alice\, the irrepressible children of President Theodore Roosevelt. To get back home\, Marissa and Clara must team up with the Roosevelt kids “to help the president” and “to make a difference.” \nWhite House Clubhouse is a thrilling and hilarious adventure that takes readers on an action-packed\, cross-country railroad trip\, back to the dawn of the twentieth century and the larger-than-life president at the country’s helm. \nAbout the Author:\nSean O’Brien is a former White House speechwriter who now teaches at Georgetown University. He served as director of speechwriting to Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden\, and special assistant to President Barack Obama. He lives in Washington\, DC.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/white-house-clubhouse-with-sean-obrien/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231010T180000
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SUMMARY:Red\, Wine & Blue Voter Information Night
DESCRIPTION:Even though Banned Books Week is technically just the first week in October\, we’re not going to let that stop us from celebrating banned books and discussing this issue. Even though it may not seem like a big election year\, we have really important things on our ballots! Depending on where you live\, that’s city councils\, school millages and a major library millage.\nElection season has started and it’s time to rally our friends\, family and neighbors to vote in these important local elections! Come for snacks and some fun conversations as we learn to use the RWB Rally tool to help us win! We’ll celebrate banned book week with some fun banned book prizes. BONUS: We will have an extra half hour after our meet up to shop for all kinds of books (banned and not!) and gifts at the Books and Mortar. \n\n\n\nCopy to Google Calendar
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/red-wine-blue-voter-information-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231010T203000
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SUMMARY:King Trivia at City Built!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for game nights in the taproom!\n6:30 – 8:30pm \nOn Tuesdays we will play SURVEY SLAM! Get your team together and battle for prizes.\n• $30 gift card for 1st Place\n• $20 gift card for 2nd Place\n• $10 gift card for second to last place \nLocal food trucks will be on-site for snack and dinner options.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/king-trivia-at-city-built/2023-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T130000
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SUMMARY:Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy Gait Analysis at Gazelle Sports
DESCRIPTION:Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy is providing free gait analysis and consultations at Gazelle Sports every Wednesday with first appointment at 11:30 am and last appointment at 1:00 pm.\nParticipants will receive a video gait analysis\, injury screen\, and consultation during their free 30-minute appointment with a Physical Therapist.\n\nVisit Gazelle Sports Grand Rapids’ 28th St. location or call (616)-940-9888\, during store hours\, to register for your free appointment!\n\nLearn more about Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy here: https://www.hjphysicaltherapy.com/
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/hulst-jepsen-physical-therapy-gait-analysis-at-gazelle-sports/2023-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
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SUMMARY:Free Event Management Training: Planning Your Vision
DESCRIPTION:Learn all the tricks of the trade for producing events on public property. This opportunity is free and open to the public\, specifically event organizers\, volunteers and staff.\n–\nABOUT:\nThis free Event Management Training course is designed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events (OSE) to provide event producers with the knowledge and tools necessary to organize successful events of any size in the City of Grand Rapids on public property.\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:\n⁃ Valuing your event\n⁃ Creating pitch decks\n⁃ Finding funding for your event\n⁃ Promoting your event\n⁃ Volunteer recruitment/mgmt\n⁃ Contingency planning\nThe course also provides the opportunity to meet and speak with OSE and DGRI staff relevant to executing successful events.\n25% SITE REDUCTION:\nParticipants who attend both the October 9 and 11 training sessions will receive a 25% site fee reduction on their first permitted event in the 2023 and 2024 calendar years scheduled through the City of Grand Rapids Office of Special Events\, and a certificate of completion from DGRI.\n–\nGETTING TO THE EVENT/PARKING:\nParking at street meters is recommended. Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 pm (download the “MOTU” app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at \nAdditionally\, The free DASH bus runs every 15 minutes on Wednesdays. Learn more at \nPHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER:\nThis event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video\, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/free-event-management-training-planning-your-vision/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20230817T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T183849Z
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SUMMARY:Injury Wise with University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Torn muscles\, sprained ankles and shin splints. These are just some of the injuries that plague athletes. And when you’re injured\, you have questions and you want answers. Come to Gazelle Sports and spend ten minutes one-on-one with a sports medicine professional from University of Michigan Health-West Sports Medicine to discuss your specific injury concerns. There is no appointment necessary for a free session. Appointments are taken on a first come\, first serve basis and may be limited by time.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/injury-wise-with-university-of-michigan-health-west-sports-medicine/2023-10-11/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20230925T120622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T120623Z
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SUMMARY:Murder By Invitation Only with Colleen Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Our friend\, Michigan author Colleen Cambridge joins us to share the second book in her Phyllida Bright Mysteries Series. Join us to discover your next favorite cozy mystery! \nThis event is free to attend. However it helps us in planning to receive your RSVP. Please register here so we know you plan to join us: https://sb-colleen.eventbrite.com \nAbout the Book\nIn this engaging historical mystery\, Agatha Christie’s ever-capable housekeeper\, Phyllida Bright\, not only keeps the celebrated author’s English country home in tip-top shape\, she excels as an amateur sleuth. But when a murder-themed game goes awry\, can she outfox the guilty party? \n“A murder will occur tonight at Beecham House . . .” Who could resist such a compelling invitation? Of course\, the murder in question purports to be a party game\, and Phyllida looks forward to using some of the deductive skills she has acquired thanks to her employer\, Mrs. Agatha\, who is unable to attend in person. \nThe hosts\, Mr. and Mrs. Wokesley\, are new to the area\, and Phyllida gladly offers their own overwhelmed housekeeper some guidance while events get underway. Family friends have been enlisted to play the suspects\, and Mr. Wokesley excels in his role of dead body. Unfortunately\, when the game’s solution is about to be unveiled\, the participants discover that life has imitated art. Mr. Wokesley really is dead! \nIn the absence of Inspector Cork\, Phyllida takes temporary charge of the investigation\, guiding the local constable through interviews with the Murder Game actors. At first\, there seems no motive to want Mr. Wokesley dead . . . but then Phyllida begins to connect each of the suspects with the roles they played and the motives assigned to them. It soon becomes clear that everyone had a reason to murder their host—both in the game and in real life. Before long\, Phyllida is embroiled in a fiendishly puzzling case\, with a killer who refuses to play by the rules… \nAbout the Author:\nColleen Cambridge is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Phyllida Bright Mysteries\, the first of which\, Murder at Mallowan Hall\, was an Indie Next Pick and Agatha Award finalist. An accomplished historian whose meticulously researched novels appeal to fans of historical fiction and mysteries alike\, she also writes under the pennames C.M. Gleason and Colleen Gleason. She lives in the Midwest and can be found online at ColleenCambridge.com.
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/murder-by-invitation-only-with-colleen-cambridge/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T170000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Series with Gold Coast Doulas
DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Doulas offers a Saturday Series of classes including Comfort Measures for Labor\, Breastfeeding\, and Newborn Survival. You can sign up for one\, two\, or all three classes.\nComfort Measures 9:00am – 11:00am\nLunch Break 11:00am – 12:00pm\nBreastfeeding 12:00pm – 3:00pm\nBreak 3:00pm – 3:30pm\nNewborn Survival Can be watched anytime.\nComfort Measures for Labor $85\nThis hands-on workshop\, taught by Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula Kristin Revere\, focuses on comfort measures for labor and birth. This class covers communications\, comfort\, and laboring positions. It will ease your mind as you prepare for birth.\nThis workshop is a perfect for both first time and as seasoned parents. It can be taken in addition to a hospital childbirth class. This class includes worksheets.\nBreastfeeding: Getting a Strong Start $85\nA comprehensive course with Board Certified Lactation Consultant\, Kelly Wysocki-Emery.\nPerfect for expectant parents who plan to breastfeed. Designed for singles or couples\, we will cover all your questions about breastfeeding\, leaving you more confident than when you came. We will cover everything and still leave time for pumping/work/bottle questions. Bringing your partner in crime along is highly recommended\, as they will be a crucial part of the teamwork needed to breastfeed (you can bring one support person for free). Can’t wait to meet you!\nTopics covered will include:\nYour amazing breasts and the milk they produce.\nYour amazing baby mammal.\nTypical positions plus some not-so-typical ones that may work better for you.\nWays to get the best latch possible and how to heal if it hurts.\nNormal feeding behaviors\, patterns\, and expectations.\nThe most common roadblocks in breastfeeding and how to overcome them.\nHow to squirrel away milk for when you go back to work.\nHow to combine pumping and working.\nWays Dad/Partner/Grandma/Doula can help with breastfeeding.\nHow to Bottlefeed your breastfed baby.\nYour pump options–I’ll bring 5 pumps to explore.\nGet all of your nagging questions answered during this 3 hour class.\nNewborn Survival $85\nNewborn Survival $85\nLearn how to survive your first several weeks home with baby! In this laid-back class\, you will go over real-life scenarios so that you’re confident and prepared when your baby arrives. Your instructor\, Alyssa Veneklase\, is a Certified Postpartum Doula\, Newborn Care Specialist\, and Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant. She will answer common questions about feeding\, fussiness\, soothing techniques\, swaddling methods\, bathing\, safety\, sleeping\, and more.\nShe wants parents to know they’re fully capable of doing this\, they just need to know what to expect ahead of time. You’ve got this!\nThis class is part of our Saturday Series\, but is not offered live. A recorded version of the class will be emailed to you\, along with the worksheets\, that can be completed by the student at any time. Alyssa offers a scheduled live 30 minute call to answer questions.\nEach class is $85. Remember\, you can register for one\, two\, or all three! If you decide later to attend another class\, you can sign up the day of (as long as the class is not full). To register just fill out the registration form on the website and let us know which class date you’re interested in.\nComfort Measures requires a minimum of 2 registrations. Breastfeeding requires a minimum of 4 registrations. Students will be notified the Monday before class if the minimum isn’t reached and a recorded version of the classes will be sent that can be completed by the student at any time. It also comes with an optional 15 minute call to discuss the material
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/saturday-series-with-gold-coast-doulas/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T200000
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SUMMARY:Wine on Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM…\nStop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk with our staff while you sip!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/wine-on-thursdays/2023-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20231009T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T153620Z
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SUMMARY:Free Educator Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Frederik Meier Gardens & Sculpture Park to discover the wealth of learning opportunities Grand Rapids has in store for your students. Our collaboration with community organizations presents a hub for your 2023-24 school year field trip planning.\nDelve into field trip offerings from Meijer Gardens\, Grand Rapids Art Museum\, Grand Rapids Public Museum and John Ball Zoo. Connect with fellow educators and relish the chance to explore the enchanting gardens and grounds during this after-hours event!\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\nFREE!\n\nRegister by October 10. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Complimentary gift bags for the first 100 educators who register!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/free-educator-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20231009T163120Z
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SUMMARY:Tequila Tasting Event Featuring Padre Azul!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at MeXo on Thursday\, October 12th from 5:30 – 7pm for an exciting Tequila Tasting event!\nWe’ll be showcasing Padre Azul’s Silver\, Reposado\, and Anejo tequilas\, along with a special cocktail crafted by Chrystal and Chris using Padre Azul’s organic silver tequila\, Padrecito.\nChef Oscar will delight your taste buds with delicious appetizers. \nLimited Tickets Available!
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/tequila-tasting-event-featuring-padre-azul/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20231009T163635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T163636Z
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SUMMARY:Them Coulee Boys
DESCRIPTION:Boy oh boy does the Ore Dock Brewing Co. have a treat for you – Them Coulee Boys live on stage! Them Coulee Boys craft a brand of Americana that blends folk\, punk\, bluegrass\, and rock & roll. They sing their conversational songs in 4 part harmony\, often with a banjo stomp and rhythm section punch that drives the audience onto the dance floor and into community. Their trusty van has propelled them thousands of miles across the country and into the hearts of strangers\, who tend to leave each show as family. It’s music that creates community through the shared experience of joy and giving a shit.\nhttps://www.themcouleeboys.com/\n\nSpecial opening performance from former Marquette denizen Matthew R. Sayles\, who now resides in Eau Claire\, WI. (same as Them Coulee Boys!) Sayles has toured nationally and internationally\, and has had the honor of performing with country\, bluegrass\, and western swing legends like Merle Haggard\, Dwight Yoakam\, Asleep at the Wheel\, Larry Sparks\, Doyle Lawson\, the Duhks\, Uncle Earl\, Hot Club of Cowtown\, members of Bob Dylan’s “Rolling Thunder Review” and a long list of other highly talented regional and national roots music performers. https://www.philvillerecords.com/matthew-r-sayles-press-kit
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/them-coulee-boys/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192516
CREATED:20230829T173611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T190448Z
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SUMMARY:Zoo Goes Boo
DESCRIPTION:OCTOBER 13 – 15\, 20 – 22\, & 27 – 29\n\n\n\n\nMembers Only | 9AM – 10AM\nGeneral Admission | 10AM – 5PM \n\n\n  \n\n\nZoo Goes Boo is coming back bigger than ever! Watch as the Zoo transforms into the ultimate Halloween destination decked out with decorations\, twisted treat stations\, and of course\, amazing animals! There will be magicians\, jugglers\, music\, and more. Even your favorite villains can’t stay away! This is a can’t miss trick-or-treating event for families. \nEVENT DETAILS\nRotating Villain Meet-and-Greets\nTrick-or-Treat stations\nStrolling entertainment\nAnimal experiences throughout the day\nFace Painting \n\n\n\n\n*Please note\, character rotations occur throughout the day; due to breaks specific character meetings are not guaranteed. 
URL:https://peoplefirsteconomy.org/event/zoo-goes-boo/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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