Community Calendar - Grand Ledge Chamber

Event	Date	Time	Contact

Summer Reading Program - Color Our World Bring Color into Our World this Summer! Our Summer Reading Program (SRP) combines fun activities and entertaining events to support and increase reading skills–and learning– all summer long. (Shhh–kids just think it’s fun!) . Runs June 1 - July 31, 2025. GLADL offers traditional paper and digital options to participate in SRP, plus great resources for beginning readers to adults. We have digital collections and book recommendations for all ages. We have storytimes, themed entertainers and educators, creative crafts and games – inside and outside too. And of course, we’ll have Art themed instant prizes for each completed kids reading log! more info...	7/7/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

The Colors of Magic with Baffling Bill! Delta Center Elm. Gym The Colors of Magic Show is a fun program for all ages that includes astonishing magic, audience participation and Gus the Bunny - a real magic bunny who performs tricks to encourage summer reading! more info...	7/7/2025	2:00pm to 3:00pm	Stefanie Black

Melted Crayon Butterflies Use hand held pencil sharpeners to make crayon shavings then shake them onto a paper butterfly. An adult will then use an iron to melt the crayon shavings and you will go home with a beautiful butterfly. more info...	7/7/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Grand Ledge Community Food & Personal Supplies Drive July 1 -30 Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, so we’re helping to gather food and personal supplies for those of our community in need. Items especially in need are listed on our Event Calendar. Drop off donations at GLADL - donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed through the Food Bank and GLEAP. more info...	7/8/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Minecraft Mania! We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. more info...	7/8/2025	6:00pm to 8:00pm	Stefanie Black

Color Our World-- with Wacky Carved Watermelons! See the weird and wild carved watermelon art--Join us as we welcome Patrick Harrison, "The Lord of the Gourd" for some colorful and fantastically imaginative watermelon carving! Stop by from 2-5 pm and watch him at work, learn some fun techniques-- and try your hand on/and enjoy a slice of watermelon! more info...	7/9/2025	2:00pm to 5:00pm	Stefanie Black

Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime Ages 0 - 12 Wacousta Community United Methodist Church Meet at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church's playground and enjoy fun and stories at an outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic lunch too. Note: Canceled if rain or storms. more info...	7/10/2025	11:00am to 12:00pm	Stefanie Black

Teen Painting Night Ages 13 - 17 Teens, color your world with paint! We'll supply the canvas and paint; you bring your creativity to paint a masterpiece of your own design. more info...	7/10/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Baby Stories & Play 18 months & younger and their parents or caregivers We’ll read a story, sing and rhyme together, do a fingerplay, and have fun while learning and playing. We’ll end with time for caregivers to socialize and babies to play & interact with each other. more info...	7/12/2025	3:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Summer Reading Program - Color Our World Bring Color into Our World this Summer! Our Summer Reading Program (SRP) combines fun activities and entertaining events to support and increase reading skills–and learning– all summer long. (Shhh–kids just think it’s fun!) . Runs June 1 - July 31, 2025. GLADL offers traditional paper and digital options to participate in SRP, plus great resources for beginning readers to adults. We have digital collections and book recommendations for all ages. We have storytimes, themed entertainers and educators, creative crafts and games – inside and outside too. And of course, we’ll have Art themed instant prizes for each completed kids reading log! more info...	7/14/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Cameron Zvara: Squeaky Clean Magic Ages 0 – 12 Delta Center Elementary School Gym Join us for an afternoon of AMAZEMENT & FUN with Comedy Magician & Entertainer- Cameron Zvara! Cameron's show is filled with mind blowing magic, squeaky clean comedy, and tons of audience participation. You do not want to miss out! This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council. more info...	7/14/2025	2:00pm to 2:45pm	Stefanie Black

Aquarium in a Jar 2 sessions; 4pm – 5pm & 6pm – 7pm Dive into creativity with our Aquarium in a Jar craft! Patrons of all ages are invited to design their very own miniature aquarium in a jar using an assortment of miniature sea creatures, colorful pebbles, and aquatic themed decorations. more info...	7/14/2025	4:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Grand Ledge Community Food & Personal Supplies Drive July 1 -30 Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, so we’re helping to gather food and personal supplies for those of our community in need. Items especially in need are listed on our Event Calendar. Drop off donations at GLADL - donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed through the Food Bank and GLEAP. more info...	7/15/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Sip & SEE with Nina MÃ»r - NEW BRAND ALERT! NEW BRAND ALERT! We're SO excited to announce that we have a new eyewear brand at EYES Optometry Boutique. We only have so much room for eyewear, and have hand picked a sample of the collection for you to view that is available now at EYES Optometry Boutique. The fun part about going to the Sip & SEE event is that you can meet the brand rep for Nina Mur Eyewear and see the ENTIRE collection (it's extensive!). This collection was crafted with everyone's unique personalities in mind. You are able to select your shape, customize you color, pick whether you want nose pads or not. The eyewear is handmade in Madrid, Spain, and are surprisingly lightweight and comfortable. To add a little more fun, we will also have cocktails available while you browse the collection. Cheers! Please RSVP to the event so we know to expect you. We hope to see you there! RSVP here --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfj_zhN9IjgC9nRM9oXk-b5nvAkeGZcnYQbWKZfD_HLHKMqGA/viewform?usp=header more info...	7/16/2025	3:00pm to 6:00pm	Roxanne Rottiers

Faux Stained Glass Art Ages 16+ Use a photo frame, paint, and glue to create a faux stained glass art piece. more info...	7/16/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime Ages 0 - 12 Wacousta Community United Methodist Church Meet at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church's playground and enjoy fun and stories at an outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic lunch too. Note: Canceled if rain or storms. more info...	7/17/2025	11:00am to 12:00pm	Stefanie Black

Create Like a Famous Artist: Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera We're making art inspired by the work of Mexican artists Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera! more info...	7/17/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Summer Red Cross Blood Drive [Registration Req.] During the summer season, it's difficult for the Red Cross to maintain a sufficient blood supply, and shortages can delay essential medical care. You can help! Join us for a Blood Drive at GLADL. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit our Red Cross Donation page (sponsor code GLADL) for more info or to schedule an appointment. Bonus! All donors receive a FREE Cedar Point ticket after their donation during this event! more info...	7/18/2025	10:00am to 3:15pm	Stefanie Black

Red Cross Babysitting Workshop [Registration Req.] Ages 12+ Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Class size limited. Participants bring a sack lunch, water bottle. more info...	7/19/2025	10:00am to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Summer Reading Program - Color Our World Bring Color into Our World this Summer! Our Summer Reading Program (SRP) combines fun activities and entertaining events to support and increase reading skills–and learning– all summer long. (Shhh–kids just think it’s fun!) . Runs June 1 - July 31, 2025. GLADL offers traditional paper and digital options to participate in SRP, plus great resources for beginning readers to adults. We have digital collections and book recommendations for all ages. We have storytimes, themed entertainers and educators, creative crafts and games – inside and outside too. And of course, we’ll have Art themed instant prizes for each completed kids reading log! more info...	7/21/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Embellished Photo Art Ages 13+ Embellish a black and white photo using embroidery floss and yarn to give the picture a whole new look. more info...	7/21/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Grand Ledge Community Food & Personal Supplies Drive July 1 -30 Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, so we’re helping to gather food and personal supplies for those of our community in need. Items especially in need are listed on our Event Calendar. Drop off donations at GLADL - donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed through the Food Bank and GLEAP. more info...	7/22/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Switch Gaming: Players' Choice Join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly Switch gaming! Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome! more info...	7/22/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Big Tree Hunt Lincoln Brick Park Join us for a Big Tree Hunt guided walk and workshop, presented by ReLeaf Michigan. Experts from ReLeaf Michigan will discuss ReLeaf Michigan's Big Tree Hunt contest and join us on a guided walk to start the search! Look for big trees, learn how to measure trees and how to submit your measurements for the contest. more info...	7/23/2025	6:00pm to 8:00pm	Stefanie Black

Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime Ages 0 - 12 Wacousta Community United Methodist Church Meet at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church's playground and enjoy fun and stories at an outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic lunch too. Note: Canceled if rain or storms. more info...	7/24/2025	11:00am to 12:00pm	Stefanie Black

LaFontaine Jeep Meet & Greet Join us for an afternoon of cool Jeeps, awesome people, and good vibes! We're serving up FREE hot dogs, chips, and drinks-because Jeep talk is better with snacks:) https://www.facebook.com/share/1HDM7HnvJd/ more info...	7/24/2025	5:00pm to 7:00pm	Casey Jacobsen

Perler Bead Art Join us for a crafting program to explore and create with colorful Perler Beads! Choose from many patterns or create your own. We’ll use string or magnets to turn your creations into decorations. more info...	7/24/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Summer Reading Program - Color Our World Bring Color into Our World this Summer! Our Summer Reading Program (SRP) combines fun activities and entertaining events to support and increase reading skills–and learning– all summer long. (Shhh–kids just think it’s fun!) . Runs June 1 - July 31, 2025. GLADL offers traditional paper and digital options to participate in SRP, plus great resources for beginning readers to adults. We have digital collections and book recommendations for all ages. We have storytimes, themed entertainers and educators, creative crafts and games – inside and outside too. And of course, we’ll have Art themed instant prizes for each completed kids reading log! more info...	7/28/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Teen Taste Test Challenge: World Chocolate Ages 13 - 17 Teens, put your taste buds to the test! We’ll have a variety of chocolate from across the world. Eat your treat without knowing which is which and see if you can correctly guess where each chocolate was made! Also, vote on your favorite chocolate to determine the most popular. more info...	7/28/2025	6:00pm to 6:30pm	Stefanie Black

Grand Ledge Community Food & Personal Supplies Drive July 1 -30 Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, so we’re helping to gather food and personal supplies for those of our community in need. Items especially in need are listed on our Event Calendar. Drop off donations at GLADL - donations will be delivered to the GL SDA Food Bank, and will be distributed through the Food Bank and GLEAP. more info...	7/29/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Create Like a Famous Artist: Georges Seurat & Yayoi Kusama We're making art inspired by the work of French painter Georges Seurat & Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama! more info...	7/30/2025	3:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime Ages 0 - 12 Wacousta Community United Methodist Church Meet at the Wacousta Community United Methodist Church's playground and enjoy fun and stories at an outdoor family storytime filled with themed activities: music, bubbles, water play—and time for play with your Storytime friends too! Open to children of all ages. Families may bring chairs, a picnic lunch too. Note: Canceled if rain or storms. more info...	7/31/2025	11:00am to 12:00pm	Stefanie Black

Brown Bag Books Brown Bag Books—a surprise in a bag! What will you find? Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes are all waiting for you at GLADL! All prizes must be claimed by Sept. 15. more info...	8/1/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Messy Play Day Kids can play with chalk, bubbles, goop, squirt bottles, big trucks, mud, and more. Great manipulative play and sensory activities-- Different activities each week. Find the fun outside GLADL, along our sidewalk and north lawn-- weather permitting! more info...	8/1/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Color Changing Slime Have fun creating a gooey batch of slime that changes color right before your eyes! more info...	8/4/2025	6:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

SRP: Colorful Finale Carnival! It's a Colorful Carnival! Enjoy a fun night of Bounce Houses, carnival games, and treats! Each reading log you complete during our Summer Reading Program (June 1 - July 31) earns you more carnival tickets to spend! Many non-ticketed activities for all to play too like a small bounce house & Eaton County Parks Game trailer. Everyone welcome, dress to get messy! more info...	8/6/2025	5:00pm to 7:00pm	Stefanie Black

Red Cross Babysitting Workshop [Registration Req.] Ages 12+ Learn emergency procedures, discipline techniques, diapering, age-appropriate activities, rescue breathing, the Heimlich maneuver, and basic first aid skills needed while babysitting. Upon workshop completion, students receive an American Red Cross babysitting course certificate. Class size limited. Participants bring a sack lunch, water bottle. more info...	8/7/2025	10:00am to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Brown Bag Books Brown Bag Books—a surprise in a bag! What will you find? Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes are all waiting for you at GLADL! All prizes must be claimed by Sept. 15. more info...	8/8/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Messy Play Day Kids can play with chalk, bubbles, goop, squirt bottles, big trucks, mud, and more. Great manipulative play and sensory activities-- Different activities each week. Find the fun outside GLADL, along our sidewalk and north lawn-- weather permitting! more info...	8/8/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Baby Stories & Play 18 months & younger and their parents or caregivers We’ll read a story, sing and rhyme together, do a fingerplay, and have fun while learning and playing. We’ll end with time for caregivers to socialize and babies to play & interact with each other. more info...	8/9/2025	3:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Minecraft Mania! We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. more info...	8/12/2025	6:00pm to 8:00pm	Stefanie Black

Adult Bingo Join us for a fun and engaging afternoon of Bingo complete with light refreshments and prizes for the lucky winners! No registration required, just show up ready to have fun! more info...	8/13/2025	2:30pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Switch Gaming: Mario Kart Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns! All skill levels welcome! more info...	8/14/2025	6:00pm to 8:00pm	Stefanie Black

Brown Bag Books Brown Bag Books—a surprise in a bag! What will you find? Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes are all waiting for you at GLADL! All prizes must be claimed by Sept. 15. more info...	8/15/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Messy Play Day Kids can play with chalk, bubbles, goop, squirt bottles, big trucks, mud, and more. Great manipulative play and sensory activities-- Different activities each week. Find the fun outside GLADL, along our sidewalk and north lawn-- weather permitting! more info...	8/15/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

CHAMBER EVENT: Lansing Lugnuts' Grand Ledge Community Merchant Night Join local Grand Ledge merchants at the Lansing Lugnut's Grand Ledge Community Merchant Night. The Lugnuts will take on Dayton at 1:05 PM. Lansing Lugnuts is looking for Grand Ledge businesses to participate in our Grand Ledge community merchant night! If you are interested, please reach out to Daniel Kantor at dkantor@lansinglugnuts.com. Merchant Night is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to shine! Here’s why you should join us: Connect with the Community: It’s a great way to meet new customers and build relationships with people who are eager to support local businesses. Boost Your Visibility: Whether you're a new business or an established one, Merchant Night gives you the chance to showcase your products or services to a larger audience. Fun and Festive Atmosphere: It’s a relaxed, enjoyable event where you can get creative with your display, offer promotions, and make the evening memorable for everyone. Show Your Support for Local Business: By participating, you're helping to strengthen the local economy and encouraging others to shop locally! more info...	8/17/2025	1:00pm to 4:00pm	Grand Ledge Chamber

Brown Bag Books Brown Bag Books—a surprise in a bag! What will you find? Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes are all waiting for you at GLADL! All prizes must be claimed by Sept. 15. more info...	8/22/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Messy Play Day Kids can play with chalk, bubbles, goop, squirt bottles, big trucks, mud, and more. Great manipulative play and sensory activities-- Different activities each week. Find the fun outside GLADL, along our sidewalk and north lawn-- weather permitting! more info...	8/22/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

Brown Bag Books Brown Bag Books—a surprise in a bag! What will you find? Mystery, comedy, adventure and the chance to win prizes are all waiting for you at GLADL! All prizes must be claimed by Sept. 15. more info...	8/29/2025	10:00am to 9:00pm	Stefanie Black

Messy Play Day Kids can play with chalk, bubbles, goop, squirt bottles, big trucks, mud, and more. Great manipulative play and sensory activities-- Different activities each week. Find the fun outside GLADL, along our sidewalk and north lawn-- weather permitting! more info...	8/29/2025	2:00pm to 4:00pm	Stefanie Black

CHAMBER EVENT: Mix & Mingle Networking Event Our Chamber members will host Mix & Mingle networking events on the third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 PM to give the Chamber Board an opportunity to meet with Chamber members and local residents who are interested in helping the Chamber build a stronger community. Please visit our website to see which Chamber member is hosting each event. more info...	9/18/2025	5:00pm to 7:00pm	Various Chamber Member's Locations

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Bring Color into Our World this Summer!

Bring Color into Our World this Summer!

Bring Color into Our World this Summer!

Bring Color into Our World this Summer!