Grand Rapids: See This Week's Upcoming Events In The Area

Grand Rapids MI

16 August, 2021

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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Want for a family outing? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from around the Grand Rapids area. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add your own event? Whether you're planning a festival, a talent show, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Grand Rapids area: Create & Take - Pallet Sign - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Monday, August 16th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Monday, August 16 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Center for Economicology Orientation When: Monday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. Where: City High/Middle School What: Event listing from City High/Middle School: Monday and August 16 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PMOrientation for CFE will be held in the City High Middle School Auditorium. Please watch for more information during the summer. Learn More EKHS Athletic Fall Parent Night - Kentwood Public Schools When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Monday and August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Learn More Board of Education Work Session - Northview Public Schools When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PMThis Board of Education meeting will be held IN-PERSON at the Northview Administration Building. If you would like to address the Board of Education, there will be an opportunity to do so dur... Learn More 78er Football Conditioning - Kentwood High School When: Monday, August 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood High School What: Event listing from Kentwood High School: Monday, August 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Board Mtg - Wealthy Elementary When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting-Wealthy Elem Auditorium When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Circle Theatre - ABC:Boy Band - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Monday, August 16th at 6:15 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Monday, August 16 from 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More GRPS Board of Education Regular Meeting When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Schools What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Schools: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Rain Barrel Workshop - Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: West Michigan Environmental What: Event listing from West Michigan Environmental: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMWMEAC Water Programs is partnering with Broad Leaf Brewery & Spirits to teach you about stormwater management at this Rain Barrel Workshop. During the workshop, you will assemble your ... Learn More FHPS Board of Education Meeting - Meadow Brook Elementary School When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Brook Elementary School What: Event listing from Meadow Brook Elementary School: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Board Meeting - Central Woodlands Middle School When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Board of Education Meeting - Breton Downs Elementary When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM Learn More EHS Orientation - Eastern High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Eastern High School What: Event listing from Eastern High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM 12h grade  (8:00 - 9:30 am) 11th grade (10:00 - 11:30 am) 10th grade (12:00 - 1:30 pm)  9th grade  (2:00 - 3:30 pm)  *Students please report to the AUDITORIUM at the beginning of the assigned... Learn More Orientation for NEW (to the District) Students When: Tuesday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Learn More Incoming Freshman Orientation - Central High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Central High School What: Event listing from Central High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More 8th Grade Orientation - Central Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More 8th Grade Orientation K-Z - Central Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:45 a.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More 7th Grade Orientation - Central Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Learn More 7th Grade Orientation K-Z - Central Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:15 p.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM Learn More Freshmen Connection - East Grand Rapids High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:45 p.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 12:45 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Email Essentials - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Tuesday, August 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Tuesday, August 17 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More Virtual Town Hall: COVID-19 Update - Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PMVirtual Town Hall: COVID-19 UpdatePolicy Decisions, Vaccine Mandates & Preparing Your BusinessJoin us Tuesday, August 17 for a free webinar to hear the biggest updates and s... Learn More Ready, Set, Go! Kindergarten - Ada ES When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Evening Orientation (7th & 8th) - Central Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Central Middle School What: Event listing from Central Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Museum MS Orientation - Museum Middle School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Museum Middle School What: Event listing from Museum Middle School: Tuesday, August 17 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More New Family Welcome for Grades 1-5 (Students and Families) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More New Family Welcome Grades 1st-5th - Wealthy Elementary When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Meet & Greet East Teachers at North Oakview When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: East Oakview Elementary School What: Event listing from East Oakview Elementary School: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Storytime in the Park with StorytimeGR (Lincoln Park) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Public Library What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PMStorytime in the Park with StorytimeGRTuesdays, June 29, July 13, August 3, 176:30 pmLincoln Park – 1120 Bridge St NW Join us this summer for stories, free books and ice cream, special gu... Learn More New Parent Orientation - Breton Downs Elementary When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More 78er Football Parent Meeting - Kentwood High School When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood High School What: Event listing from Kentwood High School: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More New Parent Orientation: Grades K-5th When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Young Adults: Interfaith Voices in West Michigan When: Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Catholic Information Center What: Event listing from Catholic Information Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMDetails Join us for a virtual panel discussion of three young adults from the Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions sharing their faith and… More https://www.facebook.com/events/54041... Learn More EOS Talks: An Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Operating System When: Wednesday, August 18th at 7:45 a.m. Where: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AMCreate Great Business: EOS Talks "What the heck is EOS?" EOS, or the Entrepreneurial Operating System, provides simple concepts and practical tools to help businesses produce ... Learn More Staff Full Day PD - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Learn More OutPro: LGBTQ+ Certified Businesses - Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce: Wednesday, August 18 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AMOutPro: LGBTQ+ Certified BusinessesA great way to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community is to become a LGBT certified business. What are the benefits of this certification ... Learn More SpartanNash YMCA Blood Drive - YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids When: Wednesday, August 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids What: Event listing from YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids: Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PMDetails Join us in our SpartanNash YMCA Activity Center for a community blood drive and help us save lives! Appointments preferred. Click on the TICKETS link to schedule your appoint... Learn More Custodial Professional Development - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Young Lawyers Section: Bench & Bar series When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Bar Association What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Bar Association: Wednesday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMYoung Lawyers Section: Bench & Bar seriesLearn more athttp://www.grbar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=108495Description:Bench & Bar is a series where we facili... Learn More The Whole Story: Financial Analysis for Grantmakers When: Wednesday, August 18th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy What: Event listing from Dorothy a. Johnson Center for Philanthropy: Wednesday, August 18 at 12:30 PM through Thursday, August 19 at 4:30 PMWe're online! This course will be presented online through Zoom. All registrants will receive the access link and password via email from Event... Learn More Advisory Board Meeting - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Wednesday, August 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Wednesday, August 18 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Learn More MB Kindergarten Open House - Meadow Brook Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Brook Elementary School What: Event listing from Meadow Brook Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More School pictures during orientation - Eastern Middle School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Eastern Middle School What: Event listing from Eastern Middle School: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM 7th grade student last names A-M, 3:00-3:30 7th grade student last names N-Z, 3:30-4:00 8th grade student last names A-K, 4:30-5:00 8th grade student last names L-Z, 5:00-5:30 Learn More Orientation - Museum High School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Museum High School What: Event listing from Museum High School: Wednesday, August 18 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More MB Grades 1-4 Open House 4:00-6:00 - Meadow Brook Elementary School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Brook Elementary School What: Event listing from Meadow Brook Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Boys Junior Varsity Tennis vs Forest Hills Central High School When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Meet Your Teacher at the Fine Arts Center When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Collins Elementary School What: Event listing from Collins Elementary School: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PMDue to construction, Kindergarten Ready! Set! Go! and 1st-4th grade Open House events will be combined. Please come meet your teacher and enjoy a popsicle! Learn More Kindergarten Ready, Set, Go! - Orchard View ES When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Orchard View ES What: Event listing from Orchard View ES: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Kindergarten Ready Set Go! - Pine Ridge ES When: Wednesday, August 18th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Pine Ridge ES What: Event listing from Pine Ridge ES: Wednesday, August 18 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More FHPS Preschool Open House - Ada ES When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Ada ES What: Event listing from Ada ES: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More North Oakview/West Oakview Open Houses When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMDue to construction at East Oakview, the building is unable to host a traditional open house this year. We are in the process of planning a potential meet and greet. More info on that will... Learn More Hamilton ECC Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Elementary Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More EKHS Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What:Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Blue Tie Alfresco - West Michigan Environmental When: Wednesday, August 18th at 5:30 p.m. Where: West Michigan Environmental What: Event listing from West Michigan Environmental: Wednesday, August 18 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More Virtual Learner Family Orientation - Breton Downs Elementary When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More EKFC Open House - Kentwood Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Forest Walk at Wege Foundation Natural Area When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Land Conservancy of West Michigan What: Event listing from Land Conservancy of West Michigan: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PMThe Land Conservancy of West Michigan invites you to join us on a guided walk through Wege Foundation Natural Area. LCWM Conservation Easement Stewardship Specialist and certified... Learn More Families of Virtual Learners Welcome When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More DK-12 NV Virtual Open House - Northview Public Schools When: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Northview Public Schools What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMWe will be hosting a district (DK-12) virtual open house for our Northview Virtual families. The open house will be from 6:00PM-6:30PM on Wednesday, August 18.  Please plan to join us virt... Learn More Picture Retake Day - Eastern High School When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Eastern High School What: Event listing from Northview Public Schools: Wednesday, August 18 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PMWe will be hosting a district (DK-12) virtual open house for our Northview Virtual families. The open house will be from 6:00PM-6:30PM on Wednesday, August 18.  Please plan to join us virt... Learn More Remote Learning Teacher PD - Kentwood Public Schools When: Thursday, August 19th at 7:30 a.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Learn More Commty Tour #1 - Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens When: Thursday, August 19th at 9:45 a.m. Where: Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens What: Event listing from Plainfield Senior Center - Northview Senior Citizens: Thursday, August 19 from 9:45 AM to 3:30 PM Learn More Understanding the "Our Father" - Catholic Information Center When: Thursday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Catholic Information Center What: Event listing from Catholic Information Center: Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AMDetails Presented by Tim Carmody $15 donation (lunch included) (Registration required) In-Person Class Register at https://bit.ly/CICOurFather … More https://www.facebook.com/events/84... Learn More Orientation for Families New to FHPS When:Thursday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Northern Hills Middle School What: Event listing from Northern Hills Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More When: New Student/Fully Virtual Student Open House When: Thursday, August 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: East Grand Rapids High School What: Event listing from East Grand Rapids High School: Thursday, August 19 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More 5th Gr. Open House; pls watch for School Messenger emails with time frames within this visit. When: Thursday, August 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Learn More 6th Gr. Open House; pls watch for School Messenger emails with time frames within this visit. When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Central Woodlands Middle School What: Event listing from Central Woodlands Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM Learn More Teacher Meet and Greets (Grades K-5) When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Breton Downs Elementary What: Event listing from Breton Downs Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More Teacher Meet & Greet - Wealthy Elementary When: Thursday, August 19th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Wealthy Elementary What: Event listing from Wealthy Elementary: Thursday, August 19 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM Learn More 6th grade school pictures during orientation When: Thursday, August 19th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Eastern Middle School What: Event listing from Eastern Middle School: Thursday, August 19 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More 2021/22 Season Kick-Off - Opera Grand Rapids When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Opera Grand Rapids What: Event listing from Opera Grand Rapids: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PMDetails Celebrate the kick-off of our 2021/22 season! Join us August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the courtyard of the Fulton Street Farmers Market for an… More https://www.facebook.com/events/30357810813... Learn More Boys Varsity Football vs Forest Hills Northern HS When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Kentwood Public Schools What: Event listing from Kentwood Public Schools: Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Back to School Event - Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic) When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic) What: Event listing from Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center (Academic): Thursday, August 19 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Thornapple Open House - Thorn Apple ES When: Thursday, August 19th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Thorn Apple ES What: Event listing from Thorn Apple ES: Thursday, August 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Grand Rapids Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.