Community Calendar

Pregnancy and parenting can be challenging. There is so much focus on your physical health, while neglecting your emotional and mental needs. At The Spot, we are here for you! Come by for a visit—we are happy to spend time with area parents and will even provide transportation if you need it. All services provided are free of cost, including consultations with our nurses, midwife, and lactation counselors. Please contact us with any questions!

Pregnancy and parenting can be challenging. There is so much focus on your physical health, while neglecting your emotional and mental needs. At The Spot, we are here for you! Come by for a visit—we are happy to spend time with area parents and will even provide transportation if you need it. All services provided are free of cost, including consultations with our nurses, midwife, and lactation counselors. Please contact us with any questions!

Come and share a poem, story, joke, or song! Or just come and listen. The Timid Poet Open Mic night is the third Saturday of every month at 2208 Winchell Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. Whether you’ve just written your first poem or you’re a seasoned pro, this is a great space to share your creativity. Everyone is welcome! Our next Open Mic is Saturday, November 16, 2019. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with readings beginning at 7 p.m. You may bring your books of creative writing to sell. Facilities and snacks are provided by the Phoenix Community Church. You can also keep informed by following the Timid Poet Underground blog or Facebook page at https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground

Michigan Arts Access is hosting the first annual Midtown Art Fair in Detroit. The event will be held on the corner of Kirby St. and John R in the heart of Detroit’s Cultural Center and will host 40 visual artist booths, representing a wide variety of media. The Midtown Art Fair will also feature music provided by Detroit legend, DJ Bruce Bailey, an Art Action Experience with Detroit visual artist, Daniel Cascardo, food trucks and creative activities for kids.

This is an inclusive event. Artists with disabilities will be feature in the show, and people of all ages with disabilities are encouraged to attend. Michigan Arts Access is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all proceeds from the Midtown Art Fair will go to support their arts programs for children, youth and adults with disabilities.

Pregnancy and parenting can be challenging. There is so much focus on your physical health, while neglecting your emotional and mental needs. At The Spot, we are here for you! Come by for a visit—we are happy to spend time with area parents and will even provide transportation if you need it. All services provided are free of cost, including consultations with our nurses, midwife, and lactation counselors. Please contact us with any questions!

3rd Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, specialty retailers, boutiques, restaurants and cultural institutions on or within the Dash shuttle route. Sip, shop, and stroll through downtown Grand Rapids to discover great local art gallery spaces, public art, city wide murals, our distinctive mix of classic and modern architecture, specialty retailers, boutiques, restaurants and museums. Participating downtown businesses will remain open until 9pm on the third thursday of each month. Look for a full list of participating businesses and cultural institutions at www.littlespacestudio.com/3rdthurs and discover your NEW favorite places to drink, shop, and experience art Location: Downtown Grand Rapids Event is hosted by Avenue for the Arts together with local galleries, boutiques, and cultural institutions. Free Event

Pregnancy and parenting can be challenging. There is so much focus on your physical health, while neglecting your emotional and mental needs. At The Spot, we are here for you! Come by for a visit—we are happy to spend time with area parents and will even provide transportation if you need it. All services provided are free of cost, including consultations with our nurses, midwife, and lactation counselors. Please contact us with any questions!

Pregnancy and parenting can be challenging. There is so much focus on your physical health, while neglecting your emotional and mental needs. At The Spot, we are here for you! Come by for a visit—we are happy to spend time with area parents and will even provide transportation if you need it. All services provided are free of cost, including consultations with our nurses, midwife, and lactation counselors. Please contact us with any questions!