Here are some interesting things going on around the Grand Rapids metro region that are worth checking out.
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Event: A Whale of a Tall Tale Writing Contest
When: Sun Feb 28, 2010 Description: Kids – want to tell a “whopper” of a story? Write a story about an ordinary event in your life, or a fictional event, and then stretch that story into a “whopper” of a tall tale. Three winners will receive a gift card to Pooh’s Corner Bookstore and will be featured on the GRPL website. To enter, submit your original story at www.grpl.org/kids. Limited to kids ages 5-12. Limit one story per author. Entries should be no longer than 500 words. Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sun Feb 28, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE A Whale of a Tall Tale Writing Contest
Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Mon Mar 1, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant DVD Release Party
When: Mon Mar 1, 2010 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Teens ages 11-18 can come watch “Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” on the big screen. Popcorn and pop provided. Free and open to the public. Location: Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant DVD Release Party
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Tue Mar 2, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Grand Rapids Toastmasters
When: Tue Mar 2, 2010 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Toastmasters is a safe and friendly place where you can develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. Meetings are secular in nature. Visitors are always welcome and they look forward to meeting you. As a guest, you won’t be required to speak unless you want to. Cost: Free for guests Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Toastmasters
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Wed Mar 3, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Thu Mar 4, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Thu Mar 4, 2010 9:00 am – 11:30 am Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Event: Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
When: Thu Mar 4, 2010 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: A drop in event for families with children ages 5-12, each month select GRPL branches will have a variety of activities and surprises, including book-based celebrations and crafts, Wii gaming, and visits from community organizations. Location: West Side Branch – 713 Bridge NW Event: Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
When: Thu Mar 4, 2010 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: A drop in event for families with children ages 5-12, each month select GRPL branches will have a variety of activities and surprises, including book-based celebrations and crafts, Wii gaming, and visits from community organizations. Location: Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings SE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Thu Mar 4, 2010 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
Play Scrabble
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Fri Mar 5, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Fri Mar 5, 2010 9:00 am – 10:00 am Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 5, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Nights at GRAM
When: Fri Mar 5, 2010 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Music plays in the Museum lobby while lectures, demonstrations, performances or gallery talks enhance the experience and understanding of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. (free for members), food and drinks extra Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 5, 2010 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Play Scrabble
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Nights at GRAM
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: All Day With The Arts
When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Description: On Saturdays, you can drop in the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Education Center on Louis Street anytime between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family activities. Children (with an adult) are welcome to join the fun and participate in exciting art exploration activities in the education studios. Every Saturday you can expect to find: Art Making Projects Who says art has to be fussy? Event: Game Time
When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Description: Creative Learning Toys has over 50 games, a place to play and even someone to help you get started. Bruce hosts a game afternoon every Saturday from 2-6 PM. No charge. Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 11:00 pm – Sun Mar 7, 2010 11:00 pm Description: Go explore downtown. It needn’t cost you a penny. Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
All Day With The Arts
Game Time
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sun Mar 7, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Mon Mar 8, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Tue Mar 9, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Grand Rapids Toastmasters
When: Tue Mar 9, 2010 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Toastmasters is a safe and friendly place where you can develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. Meetings are secular in nature. Visitors are always welcome and they look forward to meeting you. As a guest, you won’t be required to speak unless you want to. Cost: Free for guests Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Toastmasters
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Wed Mar 10, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Word Processing II & Spreadsheets
When: Today 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Description: Designed for those already familiar with the basics of word processing, this class covers more advanced formatting topics such as headers and footers, columns, tables, along with a basic overview of spreadsheets. Free and open to the public. Location: Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Base Ten: Giving Voice to Women and Science
When: Today 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Base Ten, the first novel in the Women Writing Science Series published by The Feminist Press and the National Science Foundation, combines author Maryann Lesert’s love of the night sky with in-depth research into the challenges faced by women of science. Lesert will discuss how her central characters, jillians and Kera, and several real-life women of science bring women’s way of knowing into the study of the universe, often shaking up and challenging traditions along the way. Free and open to the public. Location: Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Word Processing II & Spreadsheets
Base Ten: Giving Voice to Women and Science
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Thu Mar 11, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:00 am – 11:30 am Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Event: Play Scrabble
When: Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
When: Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Description: A drop in event for families with children ages 5-12, each month select GRPL branches will have a variety of activities and surprises, including book-based celebrations and crafts, Wii gaming, and visits from community organizations. Location: Madison Square Branch – 1201 Madison SE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
Play Scrabble
Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:00 am – 10:00 am Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Nights at GRAM
When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Music plays in the Museum lobby while lectures, demonstrations, performances or gallery talks enhance the experience and understanding of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. (free for members), food and drinks extra Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Play Scrabble
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Nights at GRAM
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: All Day With The Arts
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Description: On Saturdays, you can drop in the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Education Center on Louis Street anytime between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family activities. Children (with an adult) are welcome to join the fun and participate in exciting art exploration activities in the education studios. Every Saturday you can expect to find: Art Making Projects Who says art has to be fussy? Event: Game Time
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Description: Creative Learning Toys has over 50 games, a place to play and even someone to help you get started. Bruce hosts a game afternoon every Saturday from 2-6 PM. No charge. Event: Teen Advisory Group
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Description: These monthly meetings gives teens the opportunity to give input on developing library programs and services. Teens will get volunteer hours for participating and free food at the meetings. Location: Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
When: Sat Mar 13, 2010 11:00 pm – Mon Mar 15, 2010 12:00 am Description: Go explore downtown. It needn’t cost you a penny. Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
All Day With The Arts
Game Time
Teen Advisory Group
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sun Mar 14, 2010 Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Mon Mar 15, 2010 1:00 am – Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: GRPL Anime Club
When: Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: The GRPL Anime Club will be showing one Japanese Animation, or “anime” film each time we meet, along with enjoying refreshments. This month we will be screening Outlaw Star, Cowboy Bebop, and Trigun. For ages 11-18. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
GRPL Anime Club
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:00 am – Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Grand Rapids Toastmasters
When: Tue Mar 16, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Toastmasters is a safe and friendly place where you can develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. Meetings are secular in nature. Visitors are always welcome and they look forward to meeting you. As a guest, you won’t be required to speak unless you want to. Cost: Free for guests Event: Sisters, Schoolgirls and Sleuths: The Secrets of Girl Detectives
When: Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: As a child did you have a secret desire to drive a blue roadster and explore haunted mansions? Did the words “mystery” and “clue” give you’re a tingle of excitement? Then you were probably a girls mystery series fan. You were not alone. Girl mystery series books have been widely read and remain extremely popular today. Using examples from her extensive collection of Nancy Drew, Dana Girls, Judy Bolton and Trixie Belden books, Patricia Bravender will talk about classic girl mystery series published during the golden age—1930s-1960s. Today, series books for girls are not scorned by studied. Scholarly sleuths are uncovering the mystery of why we found them so compelling and the secret of how they may have influenced generations of American girls. Free and open to the public. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Toastmasters
Sisters, Schoolgirls and Sleuths: The Secrets of Girl Detectives
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Wed Mar 17, 2010 1:00 am – Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:00 am – Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Event: Play Scrabble
When: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
Play Scrabble
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:00 am – Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: First Sunday Gallery Talks
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 1:00 pm – Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:00 pm Description: Held on the first Sunday, a gallery talk will offer a different intimate art experience with museum curators, educators, and docents each month. Location: GR Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Nights at GRAM
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Music plays in the Museum lobby while lectures, demonstrations, performances or gallery talks enhance the experience and understanding of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. (free for members), food and drinks extra Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Play Scrabble
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
First Sunday Gallery Talks
Nights at GRAM
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:00 am – Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: All Day With The Arts
When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Description: On Saturdays, you can drop in the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Education Center on Louis Street anytime between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family activities. Children (with an adult) are welcome to join the fun and participate in exciting art exploration activities in the education studios. Every Saturday you can expect to find: Art Making Projects Who says art has to be fussy? Event: Game Time
When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: Creative Learning Toys has over 50 games, a place to play and even someone to help you get started. Bruce hosts a game afternoon every Saturday from 2-6 PM. No charge. Event: Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Description: A drop in event for families with children ages 5-12, each month select GRPL branches will have a variety of activities and surprises, including book-based celebrations and crafts, Wii gaming, and visits from community organizations. Location: Van Belkum Branch – 1563 Plainfield NE Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
All Day With The Arts
Game Time
Branch Out and Enjoy the Fun!
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
When: Sun Mar 21, 2010 Description: Go explore downtown. It needn’t cost you a penny. Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sun Mar 21, 2010 1:00 am – Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Mon Mar 22, 2010 1:00 am – Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:00 pm – Thu Mar 11, 2010 4:00 pm Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:00 am – Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Grand Rapids Toastmasters
When: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Toastmasters is a safe and friendly place where you can develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. Meetings are secular in nature. Visitors are always welcome and they look forward to meeting you. As a guest, you won’t be required to speak unless you want to. Cost: Free for guests Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Toastmasters
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Wed Mar 24, 2010 1:00 am – Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Friday Afternoon At the Movies
When: Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:30 am – Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:00 pm Description: Come enjoy popcorn and a classic film at the EGR Library. Location: KDL’s EGR Branch – 746 Lakeside Drive, EGR Event: Sojourner Truth in Michigan
When: Wed Mar 24, 2010 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Already a recognized speaker on the antislavery, civil rights and woman’s rights circuits, Sojourner Truth (1797-1886) relocated to Michigan in 1857. Augmenting her reputation as a “doer of the Word” in Michigan during the Civil War, Reconstruction and its aftermath, Sojourner Truth was hailed in her own time as a “national landmark.” She dedicated her life to “making the world better” and so captured the American imagination that her true-to-life deeds often compete with myth. Cornell university professor Margaret Washington will highlight Sojourner Truth’s life and activities as one of Michigan’s most famous citizens. Free and open to the public. Location: Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Friday Afternoon At the Movies
Sojourner Truth in Michigan
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Thu Mar 25, 2010 1:00 am – Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Thu Mar 25, 2010 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Event: Play Scrabble
When: Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Get a Clue with Nancy Drew
When: Thu Mar 25, 2010 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Description: Nancy Drew has been on the case since the 1930s. How has she changed through the years? Is Carolyn Keene really the author of the books? Solves these mysteries and test your knowledge of Nancy Drew with games, activities and a craft. A screening of the film “Nancy Drew” will take place at 6:30 pm. For ages 8 and up. Free and open to the public. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
Play Scrabble
Get a Clue with Nancy Drew
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 1:00 am – Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Bach’s Lunch
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:00 pm – Thu Mar 4, 2010 12:00 pm Description: free musical program of rotating musicians, bring a sack lunch Location: St. Cecilia’s Musical Society Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Nights at GRAM
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Music plays in the Museum lobby while lectures, demonstrations, performances or gallery talks enhance the experience and understanding of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. (free for members), food and drinks extra Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Play Scrabble
Bach’s Lunch
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Nights at GRAM
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:00 am – Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: All Day With The Arts
When: Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Description: On Saturdays, you can drop in the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Education Center on Louis Street anytime between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family activities. Children (with an adult) are welcome to join the fun and participate in exciting art exploration activities in the education studios. Every Saturday you can expect to find: Art Making Projects Who says art has to be fussy? Event: Game Time
When: Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: Creative Learning Toys has over 50 games, a place to play and even someone to help you get started. Bruce hosts a game afternoon every Saturday from 2-6 PM. No charge. Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
All Day With The Arts
Game Time
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
When: Sun Mar 28, 2010 Description: Go explore downtown. It needn’t cost you a penny. Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Sun Mar 28, 2010 1:00 am – Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Community Shredding Service
When: Sun Mar 28, 2010 9:00 am – Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:00 am Description: Let’s call this a lesson in personal identity protection. You can talk to your kids about keeping personal information safe in the car on the way. Shred-It offers a community shredding service every 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am – 12 noon. Just bring your confidential documents to the company’s front parking lot and watch s they are shredded for only .00 per box. That’s a pretty cheap way to help keep your personal information safe and secure. Parking is FREE in all city-owned meters and parking lots on Sundays
Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Community Shredding Service
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:00 am – Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Tue Mar 30, 2010 1:00 am – Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Grand Rapids Toastmasters
When: Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Toastmasters is a safe and friendly place where you can develop and improve your communication and leadership skills. Meetings are secular in nature. Visitors are always welcome and they look forward to meeting you. As a guest, you won’t be required to speak unless you want to. Cost: Free for guests Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Toastmasters
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Wed Mar 31, 2010 1:00 am – Thu Apr 1, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Super Saturdays @ Pooh’s Corner
When: Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:30 am – Mon Mar 1, 2010 10:00 am Description: Dedicated to the art of reading aloud to every child, Pooh’s Corner offers free story time events each week. Super Saturdays are the 4th Saturday of every month at 10:30. This is a "souped up" story time featuring special activities, crafts, guests, and whatever else they we can think of. Location: Pooh’s Corner, Breton Village Mall Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Super Saturdays @ Pooh’s Corner
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Thu Apr 1, 2010 1:00 am – Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Open Art Studio
When: Thu Apr 1, 2010 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Description: A time for children and adults to experiment with paints, papers, collage, clay, and other media. They provide ideas and you enjoy the fun of creating. They don’t even mind if you make a mess. per half hour or per hour/person Event: Play Scrabble
When: Thu Apr 1, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Open Art Studio
Play Scrabble
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Event: Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 1:00 am – Sat Apr 3, 2010 1:00 am Description: This exhibit challenges that myth that women had little impact on public life in the city. This exhibit is not intended to showcase the most influential or outstanding women in Grand Rapids history, rather these individuals represent many time periods and areas of endeavor in which women have helped give our community its distinctive way of life. Meet Dr. Pearl Kendrik and Grace Eldering who created headlines across the nation when they developed the vaccine against whooping cough. Read about Elizabeth Eaglesfield, the first women to practice law in Grand Rapids. (She later obtained a captain’s license and ran a Great Lakes shipping company with her son!) Consider the accomplishments of Evangeline Lamberts, the first woman elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 1961. These and many others created a living legacy for the City of Grand Rapids. Free and open to the public. Location: GRPL’s Main Library – 111 Library St NE Event: Play Scrabble
When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 10:00 am – 11:00 am Description: Grab a chair and join in everybody’s favorite word game! The group will be meeting in either the Studio or the Chapbook Café. Location: Schuler Bookstore: 28th Street location Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Event: Nights at GRAM
When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Music plays in the Museum lobby while lectures, demonstrations, performances or gallery talks enhance the experience and understanding of the permanent collection and changing exhibitions. (free for members), food and drinks extra Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum, 101 Monroe Center, Downtown GR Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. Creating a Legacy: The Women of Grand Rapids
Play Scrabble
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
Nights at GRAM
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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Event: All Day With The Arts
When: Sat Apr 3, 2010 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Description: On Saturdays, you can drop in the Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Education Center on Louis Street anytime between 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for family activities. Children (with an adult) are welcome to join the fun and participate in exciting art exploration activities in the education studios. Every Saturday you can expect to find: Art Making Projects Who says art has to be fussy? Event: Game Time
When: Sat Apr 3, 2010 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Description: Creative Learning Toys has over 50 games, a place to play and even someone to help you get started. Bruce hosts a game afternoon every Saturday from 2-6 PM. No charge. Event: Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
When: Sat Apr 3, 2010 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Description: Open gym times ( for ages 4+, for ages 3 and under) are a great way to burn off some extra energy! No reservations or sign-ups required. Friday 12:30-2:30 pm Call 616.726.7979 for more information. All Day With The Arts
Game Time
Drop-in Open Gym and Trampoline
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