Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce

Community Calendar - Grand Ledge Chamber


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2024 Food Truck Registration
1/1/2024 - 12/6/2024
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2024 Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
4/25/2024
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2024 Market on the Grand
6/1/2024 - 9/28/2024
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2024 Yankee Doodle Day Vendors and Crafters
6/22/2024 - 6/22/2024
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2024 Grand Ledge Fall Festival
10/5/2024 - 10/5/2024
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2024 Night Lights Christmas Parade
12/6/2024 - 12/6/2024
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Events in the month of April 2024

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4/1/2024
Hear a story, learn STEAM science about chemical reactions, and make a glittery bouncy ball to take home! Ages 5+

 
4/2/2024

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary

  • Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

4/2/2024
Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft!
4/3/2024
We’re getting ready for the upcoming Solar Eclipse! Learn some science about the sun as we create "eclipse crafts", try different eclipse viewing activities, and learn more about the total solar eclipse coming on April 8th. Pick up a pair of FREE Eclipse glasses for safe eclipse viewing too! Kids take home a science book too—while supplies last. Ages 3+


 
4/4/2024
Monthly adult lecture/ discussion series examines timely topics in a Virtual (Zoom) format. See GLADL’s event calendar for zoom links and discussion topics/presenters.
4/6/2024
Learn adult and pediatric CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), emergency procedures like rescue breathing, and the Heimlich maneuver, and first aid. Upon workshop completion, students receive a course completion card in Adult and Pediatric CPR with AED and first aid. Class is blended learning online part is sent after registration for class. Registration required, class size limited. This class is not appropriate for those needing training for a healthcare field (doctors, dentists, nurses, EMS, etc.). To register visit our event calendar. Ages 16+

 
4/7/2024
Learn the basics of Square or Contra Dance and have fun at these lively FREE monthly workshops! Come solo, bring some friends, make some friends, and learn fun dances in a friendly, relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere. Recorded music, live, in-person instruction, these fun dances are like an amusement park ride you make for yourself! Sessions alternate: Sun. March 3 & Sun. May 5: Contra Dance; Sunday, April 7, Square Dance. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can move easily in. Ages 7+
4/9/2024

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary

  • Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

4/9/2024
Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft!
4/9/2024
We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome. Create your own story in the world of Minecraft! Ages 8 - 12
 
4/10/2024
Join us at 9:00 AM on the second Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Community Room across from the Chamber office.

Join us and learn about fellow Chamber members. 

4/11/2024
Would you like to help scientists all over the world gather information and participate in important scientific research? No matter what your interests are, find out how you can be a part of thousands of important research projects. Ages 12+

 
4/11/2024
Monthly adult lecture/ discussion series examines timely topics in a Virtual (Zoom) format. See GLADL’s event calendar for zoom links and discussion topics/presenters.
4/13/2024 - 4/14/2024

Singers on the Grand presents "Vintage Vinyl: The Hits We Spun 1950s-1980s” at the Grand Ledge Opera House (121 S. Bridge St., Grand Ledge) on in two dessert shows Saturday April 13 and Sunday April 14. The 11 singers and 8 band members will take you on a musical journey through your favorite songs of the vinyl record period.

Enjoy iconic music from The Beatles, Carly Simon, Elvis, Peggy Lee, Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, The Eagles, and many other favorite performers. These 25th anniversary shows includes full ensemble performances, solos, duets, and small group numbers. SATURDAY evening: dessert served at 6:00 pm, showtime at 6:30 pm. SUNDAY afternoon: dessert served at 2:30 pm with a 3:00 pm show. Saturday night only: bring your own wine or beer to enjoy during the show.

All tickets are $22, are general admission, and include dessert and coffee. Buy tickets online at https://www.gloperahouse.com/singers_on_the_grand_2024.php, through any ensemble member, or at Paxton Countertops in Lansing. For more information, visit the event link on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/934018191663529/934269228305092/

These special dessert shows have sold out the last three years, so buy your tickets today!

4/15/2024
Join us for an evening of fun and friendly Switch gaming! We’ll play Overcooked! or Overcooked! 2 tonight! Who’s the best digital chef around? Feel free to bring your Switch to play between your turns on the big screen. All skill levels welcome! Ages 8+

 
4/16/2024

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary

  • Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

4/16/2024
Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft!
4/17/2024
The Stall Catchers project was designed by Cornell University to advance Alzheimer’s solutions. Your keen eyes can help by playing a simple game on our library laptops. No experience needed! Ages 8+

 
4/18/2024
Join the Bridge Street Merchants the Third Thursday of every month for Late Night Shopping
A variety of stores will be open til 9pm with sales, specials and snacks!

4/18/2024
Nearly 100 different objects of art, created by student artists of all ages from Grand Ledge Public Schools, will be on display throughout the library. Enjoy refreshments while you view all the fantastic creations. Artist’s works remain on display thru early May. All Ages

 
4/20/2024
  Ages 12+ [Registration Req.]
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. Registration required, class size limited. Participants bring a sack lunch, water bottle. To register visit our event calendar.

 
4/23/2024

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary

  • Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

4/23/2024
Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft!
4/24/2024
During our Open House kids can learn from WORMS, nature's recyclers at a "Worm Farm" presented by Eaton County Resource Recovery, see how water moves through our ecosystem using the hands-on EnviroScape water display from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services, and learn fascinating facts "hands-on" about local wildlife from Eaton County Parks. Kids can make some fun "earth friendly" crafts too! Stop by the library for free seed giveaways and information on other green initiatives in our community! While supplies last. Kids who registered for a Free Tree seedling from our partner Neighborhood Forest will be notified when the trees are ready for pickup.

 
4/24/2024
Grand Ledge area resident Ted Graham hiked the 2,183-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 2016.  The 5 ½ month adventure provided many challenges, struggles, and highlights.  Come join us to hear this hiker, trail name “Lucky Dog” recount some of those stories. Presented by the Friends of the Grand Ledge Area District Library.  Brief Annual Meeting and refreshments to be included.  Adults

 
4/25/2024
Annual Rummage Sale
Thursday, April 25, 9-6
Friday, April 26, 9-2
No pre-sales.
Prices on select items. All other items, you decide the price.
All proceeds support local missions and non-profit organizations.
4/26/2024
Annual Rummage Sale
Thursday, April 25, 9-6
Friday, April 26, 9-2
No pre-sales.
Prices on select items. All other items, you decide the price.
All proceeds support local missions and non-profit organizations.
4/29/2024
Make some amazing, coloring changing playdough to take home using heat sensitive pigments to dye the dough.  Ages 5+

 
4/30/2024

Everyone has big feelings sometimes. Children who learn to manage those feelings at an early age have a big advantage in life. It’s an important skill for growing minds! Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties offers groups for children of all ages learn skills to manage life stress, improve social skills, and have fun doing it! New participants are always welcome – come join us! No registration necessary

  • Tues., 10 am: Ages 3-6 & caregivers:  Easy activities children can do to help feel better when they are facing big feelings. Learn about movement and breathing, using artwork to express feelings, and how laughter helps us feel better.

 For more information, or to inquire about similar sessions offered for youth ages 7-10 or 11-14, contact Jody Nelson at http://nelsonj@ceicmh.org or call 517-346-8094.  

4/30/2024
Preschool Story Time for 1-6 year olds with their young siblings, parents or caregivers. Stories and Literacy Enhancing Activities including songs, rhymes and activities. Join us for stories, songs, and a simple craft!

If you would like to submit a local community event to be included in our calendar, please submit your event online.  

Submissions will ONLY be approved for those local community events that will take place within the Grand Ledge Public School (GLPS) District or that are sponsored by a local business or organization that is housed with the GLPS District.

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