This week, the Loutit District Library talked about much of what's happening this summer.
They have a summer reading challenge called the Grand Adventure, which combines a scavenger hunt, local businesses (30 or so), and prizes for all ages to encourage reading!
Their new Makerspace, supported by a fund at the GHACF from the Waanders family, is an exciting new space. What used to be a two-room public computing area has become a Makerspace, which is an area that people can come create, learn new skills, and collaborate with others. One side, called the Lab, is a technology-focused area, and the other side is the Palette, more arts-focused.
The Lab features a 3D printer, a large format printer, heat press, and laser engraver. The large format printer can print up to 24" wide, featuring 9 different inks - think banners, etc. They also have an area to convert photos, cassettes, super-8, DVD, etc. to digital format. There's also a sewing machine, and other cutting machines and even a Tovertafel Pixie machine.
In the Palette, which is the dedicated studio space for traditional arts and crafting. In here, they'll host programming. They have equipment for staining glass and other unique equipment.
Both spaces have open hours and have equipment that can be reserved.
Today, June 15 from 2-4PM and June 23 from 5-7PM there will be an open house. Stay tuned for more information on programming that utilizes the new Makerspace!
June 8 was the Spring Lake vs. Grand Haven Golf Challenge. Sadly, we lost this year, so everyone better start practicing now for next year's event!
The Grand Haven Rotary Club is offering a match to earn your first Paul Harris Award. If you are a first time recipient, a $250 donation can turn in to this important award.
We are currently working on plans in partnership with The Eagles on a Taste of Grand Haven event for September. Working with The Eagles will allow us to create a possible new signature event. More information to follow when more details are known.
NEW TO ROTARY - 5th Monday Meetings! These are meetings set to replace the traditional Monday noon meeting with a social after-hours event, replacing the regularly scheduled meeting. The next two 5th Mondays will be in August and November (where there are 5 Mondays for the month). More information to come!
Change for Change jar is on the back table. Drop your change to assist our Interact Club in granting additional Micro-Loans with the Interact Club of Grand Haven High School.
We have a Rotary Spotlight every month on WAWL.
The Jeep Raffle is live. The Grand Haven aquatics center is the beneficiary and the drawing will be this summer. We are currently just over 350 tickets sold. Let's sell 1,000 tickets!
We're looking for volunteers to sell tickets on July 3 at the Free Friday Concerts.
There will be no meeting July 13.
We are in search for our next Peace Fellow to study overseas. If you know of someone looking for education or a career change please let Gernot know.
50/50 Raffle: We had no winners today - the new pot rolls over!
Coffee at the Grand Haven Rotary Meetings provided by Kenzie's BE Cafe - please be sure to thank them by visiting the shop for a coffee or your next meeting!
