Community Calendar

November 07, 2014

PARENT ACADEMY

From 11:00AM to 1:30PM

FSU West Campus Community Center 1414 Family Dr., Big Rapids 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Round Table Discussions with Local Experts on topics that include: Family Budgeting Financial Aid Internet Safety and more! **FREE PARKING** Call Chastity at 231-592-9605 to register by October 31st, 2014 FREE Community Resources & Information Available 11:00 to 11: 15 a.m.- Welcome & Introductions 11:15 to 12:00 p.m. - Round Table Discussion 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.- Keynote Presenter 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Lunch

Swiss Steak Dinner

From 4:30PM to 6:30PM

Friday November 7, 2014 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Meal includes Beverages, Carrots, Green Beans, Coleslaw, REAL Mashed Potatoes, Pears, Peaches, Cottage Cheese, Homemade Desserts, & Frozen Yogurt. Adults- $10.00 6-12 Years- $4.00 Kids 5 and under FREE (accompanied by a parent) Includes Michigan Sales Tax The first 250 people will be served. New Hope A United Methodist Faith Community 7296 9 Mile Road, Mecosta, MI 231-972-2838 www.new-hope-church.org

2014 Angel Tree (Gifts for Kids) Sign Ups

The Salvation Army will be hosting its 2014 Angel Tree (Gifts for Kids) Signups during the month of November. Below are the dates and times and location for signing up. Salvation Army - 325 Linden Street - Big Rapids *This program serves children 14 and under. November 3rd - 7th. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Thursday 10 am - 8 pm. November 17th - 21st Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm Thursday 10 am - 8 pm. Items to bring with you: ID with Current Address Income info for the past 30 days. Birth Certificate for all eligible children. Social Security Cards for all eligible children. If you have any questions, please call the Big Rapids Corps at 231-796-5597

The Talking Donkey Cafe

From 7:00PM to 11:00PM

325 Linden St. Big Rapids, MI Fridays 7-11pm Live Music Open Mic Nights Free Hot Tea and Coffee Comfortable Seating Free Wifi

Film: Brothers on the Line at Artworks

7:00PM

The acclaimed documentary BROTHERS ON THE LINE explores the extraordinary journey of the Reuther brothers – Walter, Roy, and Victor – prolific labor statesman whose social justice movement, under the banner of the United Auto Workers union, transformed the landscape of a nation. Directed by Victor’s grandson, Sasha, and narrated by Martin Sheen, the film is an in-depth study of one family’s rise from auto plant organizers in 1930s Detroit to leaders in collective bargaining, Civil Rights activism, and international labor solidarity. Behind the dramatic headlines of picket line conflict, assassination attempts, heated Senate hearings, and inter-union power struggles, lies a stirring personal story of determination, sacrifice, triumph, and tragedy. This influential and often controversial 40-year crusade would contribute to lifting millions of workers to a middle-class living and compel American democracy to live up to its promise of equality. (IMDb.com) Artworks’ gift shop, The Painted Turtle, and the exhibit will remain open until the film begins.