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12/3/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL, collection times Nov. 11 - Dec. 10.12/3/2024
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/4/2024
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 that you can hang or give as presents. Ages 6+.12/5/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.12/6/2024
The Annual Night Lights Christmas Parade is a spectacular night time parade packed full of lots of lights and music! It starts at the Grand Ledge Fire Department at 500 North Clinton Street and then makes its way straight down Bridge Street to Scott Street.
Santa will make his appearance at the end of the parade, trading in his red sleigh for a red fire truck.
Chamber Events:
- Letters to Santa Mailbox in the Plaza
- Get Warm by the Firepit in the Plaza
- 6:45 PM Tree Lighting in Bridge Street Plaza
- 7:00 PM Christmas Parade starts at the fire station and heads south on Bridge Street
- After the parade, visit Santa in Bridge Street Plaza!
Local Festivities:
- 4:00 - 7:00 PM Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation Grilling Fundraiser in Bridge Street Plaza - Meals $10 - proceed support GLHS Graduate Xavier DeGroat and his foundation
- 5:00 - 7:00 PM Grand Ledge Area District Library - Holiday crafts, balloon art, and caroling
- 6:00 - 8:00 PM Grand Ledge Rotary Club Chili Cookoff at the Opera House
12/6/2024
Celebrate the Season-- Pick up a kit to make a holiday craft, enjoy a balloon creation from Mr. Greg Schroeder, and listen to seasonal music from the Beagle Middle School Holiday Carolers while you wait for the parade! Meet family & friends, choose seasonal books, movies and music, stay warm and get ready for a wonderful parade downtown. All ages.12/7/2024 - 1/1/2025
Through January 1 - Bring a Coat/Take a Coat is to insure all Comets have a warm and healthy winter. Donate clean jackets, boots and gloves for infants - adults for men and women. Stop by and take whatever your family needs to stay warm this holiday. Happy Holidays!
12/7/2024
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.12/8/2024
Join us for a Christmas Candlelight Concert featuring the "Legends of the Opera House". The "Legends of the Opera House" included David Songer, members of Singer's on the Grand and Scott Smith on the Lansing Barton Theater Organ. Together they have performed nearly 100 concerts at the Opera House. You won't want to miss this exciting and inspirational holiday candlelight concert. 12/10/2024
Give the Gift of Reading — help put a “Book on Every Bed” this Christmas! The Grand Ledge Shopping Tour will distribute your donated books to local children at need during their Christmas Party. Donation location is at GLADL, collection times Nov. 11 - Dec. 10.12/10/2024
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/10/2024
Ages 8 - 12. We’ll have our Minecraft server set up and the laptops ready to go. No experience needed -- all levels of players/builders welcome.12/10/2024
Beagle Middle School Holiday Carolers and Beagle Bands Selected Ensembles Holiday Concert12/11/2024
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.
12/12/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.12/14/2024
Safety and security is a top priority for everyone. To help our community stay safe, you’re invited to stop by our free Community Shred Day. Lake Trust Credit Union is providing a Shred-it® truck so you can securely destroy old documents containing financial, personal, or sensitive information. You’ll help the planet too, as all shredded paper from the event will be recycled. No appointment needed. Stop by any time during the event!12/17/2024
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/19/2024
Hey Grand Ledge! Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Night Owl Shopping this Thursday 12/19 downtown! Find the most perfect thoughtful gift for your loved one’s while supporting the amazing local businesses right here in your own city. Stores will be open late and many are having fun sales, specials, and holiday themes!Nite Owl begins @ 5pm and ends @ 9pm.
Look for the Nite Owl Round sticker on the doors of each participating business. Tap House Bo has many local businesses nestled inside their building so check it out for the last big holiday Nite Owl Shop @ 216 S. Bridge Street.
12/19/2024
Join the Bridge Street Merchants the Third Thursday of every month for Late Night ShoppingA variety of stores will be open til 9pm with sales, specials and snacks!
12/19/2024
Ages 8+. Share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, and sponsored by the Music is the Foundation non-profit; you will learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including: how to hold the ukulele, tuning the ukulele, one- two- and three- finger chords, transitions between chords, strumming patterns, and easy songs. Lesson materials and song sheets are provided. "Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon - aloha!" Ben Hassenger.12/24/2024
Ages 1 - 6 and Caregivers. Join us for fun stories, songs, and a simple craft each week!12/26/2024
All Ages with Adult Supervision. Love escape rooms? Try your skills at our holiday themed escape room “Who stole the turkey?” You will have an hour to use your puzzling skills to crack the code, solve the puzzle and save Christmas dinner. Bring your friends or family as this is a fun activity for all ages. Register now for your own 90 minute slot! 12/27/2024
All Ages with Adult Supervision. Love escape rooms? Try your skills at our holiday themed escape room “Who stole the turkey?” You will have an hour to use your puzzling skills to crack the code, solve the puzzle and save Christmas dinner. Bring your friends or family as this is a fun activity for all ages. Register now for your own 90 minute slot! 12/28/2024
All Ages with Adult Supervision. Love escape rooms? Try your skills at our holiday themed escape room “Who stole the turkey?” You will have an hour to use your puzzling skills to crack the code, solve the puzzle and save Christmas dinner. Bring your friends or family as this is a fun activity for all ages. Register now for your own 90 minute slot! 12/29/2024
All Ages with Adult Supervision. Love escape rooms? Try your skills at our holiday themed escape room “Who stole the turkey?” You will have an hour to use your puzzling skills to crack the code, solve the puzzle and save Christmas dinner. Bring your friends or family as this is a fun activity for all ages. Register now for your own 90 minute slot! 12/30/2024
All Ages with Adult Supervision. Love escape rooms? Try your skills at our holiday themed escape room “Who stole the turkey?” You will have an hour to use your puzzling skills to crack the code, solve the puzzle and save Christmas dinner. Bring your friends or family as this is a fun activity for all ages. Register now for your own 90 minute slot! 12/31/2024
Ages 1 - 6. Come join us for a “Noon Year’s Eve” party during our regular storytime, especially for little kids! Make crafts and noisemakers, enjoy party hats, games and toast the new year—grape juice provided!