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SUMMARY:Float Your Crafty Boat
DESCRIPTION:Row\, row\, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination\, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, which is an annual fall community read and has been inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornva; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/float-your-crafty-boat-4/
LOCATION:MADL Egelston Branch\, 5428 E Apple Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T173000
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SUMMARY:Float Your Crafty Boat
DESCRIPTION:Row\, row\, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination\, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, which is an annual fall community read and has been inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornva; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/float-your-crafty-boat-4-2/
LOCATION:MADL Egelston Branch\, 5428 E Apple Ave\, Muskegon\, MI\, 49442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T130332Z
CREATED:20250908T130332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T130332Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Morning Agenda: \n9:00-9:30 Welcome and Symposium Kick-Off. High School Student Driving Question: How can we build a community of sustainability and stewardship? \n9:30-10:30 Speaker Dr. Andrew Gronewold. Title: Water Security and Sustainability Across Earth’s Largest Freshwater Bodies: A Great Lakes Perspective \n10:30-11:00 Break and Hope College student posters displayed in the atrium \n11:00-12:00 Hope College Student Panel on Different Topics (transportation\, waste\, water issues\, microplastics\, climate change\, Michigan\, trees\, etc…) \n12:00-1:30 High School Student Scavenger Hunt\, Lunch\, and Team/Mentor Discussion Meeting \n*9:30 Keynote Description: The Great Lakes hold roughly 20% of all the Earth’s fresh surface water\, and the ten largest lakes in the world (including the Great Lakes) hold approximately 80% of all the Earth’s fresh surface water.  Understanding how water flows through large lakes and how it is used by people and wildlife living in large lake basins is therefore critical to long-term global water supply and water security\, as well as human and environmental health. In this lecture\, Dr. Gronewold explores advances in regional and global hydrologic and climate science and how that science is being used to improve coastal resilience and long-term sustainable use of the Laurentian Great Lakes and other large lakes around the world. \n\nEvening Academic/Community Lecture Agenda: \n6:30-7:00 pm Hope College Student Research Posters \n7:008:00 p.m. Lecture Dr. Andrew Gronewold (Record for sharing with other classes). Title: Understanding Changes across Global Transboundary Waters and Implications for Sustainable Water Resources Management \n8:00-8:30 pm Hope College Student Research Posters \n  \nLecture Description: Nearly half of the Earth’s land surface is in a watershed or basin that transects the boundary of two or more sovereign nations. This geopolitical context serves as a backdrop for a world in which water security (including a need to recognize water as a shared resource) hinges on positive multilateral relationships. As different regions experience changes in precipitation\, flooding\, drought\, and potential shifts in population dynamics\, they are correspondingly faced with a broad range of water resources management challenges. This lecture provides a new look at how different regions are meeting those challenges\, and how a global perspective might help improve water resources management at regional and basin scales (including at the scale of the Laurentian Great Lakes).
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/sustainability-symposium/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T203000
DTSTAMP:20250908T130332Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Morning Agenda: \n9:00-9:30 Welcome and Symposium Kick-Off. High School Student Driving Question: How can we build a community of sustainability and stewardship? \n9:30-10:30 Speaker Dr. Andrew Gronewold. Title: Water Security and Sustainability Across Earth’s Largest Freshwater Bodies: A Great Lakes Perspective \n10:30-11:00 Break and Hope College student posters displayed in the atrium \n11:00-12:00 Hope College Student Panel on Different Topics (transportation\, waste\, water issues\, microplastics\, climate change\, Michigan\, trees\, etc…) \n12:00-1:30 High School Student Scavenger Hunt\, Lunch\, and Team/Mentor Discussion Meeting \n*9:30 Keynote Description: The Great Lakes hold roughly 20% of all the Earth’s fresh surface water\, and the ten largest lakes in the world (including the Great Lakes) hold approximately 80% of all the Earth’s fresh surface water.  Understanding how water flows through large lakes and how it is used by people and wildlife living in large lake basins is therefore critical to long-term global water supply and water security\, as well as human and environmental health. In this lecture\, Dr. Gronewold explores advances in regional and global hydrologic and climate science and how that science is being used to improve coastal resilience and long-term sustainable use of the Laurentian Great Lakes and other large lakes around the world. \n\nEvening Academic/Community Lecture Agenda: \n6:30-7:00 pm Hope College Student Research Posters \n7:008:00 p.m. Lecture Dr. Andrew Gronewold (Record for sharing with other classes). Title: Understanding Changes across Global Transboundary Waters and Implications for Sustainable Water Resources Management \n8:00-8:30 pm Hope College Student Research Posters \n  \nLecture Description: Nearly half of the Earth’s land surface is in a watershed or basin that transects the boundary of two or more sovereign nations. This geopolitical context serves as a backdrop for a world in which water security (including a need to recognize water as a shared resource) hinges on positive multilateral relationships. As different regions experience changes in precipitation\, flooding\, drought\, and potential shifts in population dynamics\, they are correspondingly faced with a broad range of water resources management challenges. This lecture provides a new look at how different regions are meeting those challenges\, and how a global perspective might help improve water resources management at regional and basin scales (including at the scale of the Laurentian Great Lakes).
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/sustainability-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Jack H. Miller Concert Hall\, Hope College\, 221 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130022Z
CREATED:20250820T130022Z
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SUMMARY:Phelps Dining Hall Dinner Event
DESCRIPTION:“Embark on a culinary journey inspired by Leif Enger’s Novel\, I Cheerfully Refuse at Hope College’s Phelps Dining Hall on Thursday\, November 6. \nJoin us for an evening that pays tribute to Rainy’s odyssey along the hauntingly beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy a menu as expansive as the Big Lake itself\, featuring regional favorites like Smoked Whitefish\, Poutine\, Cudighi\, Persian donuts\, Nanaimo Bars\, and much more. Come hungry for flavor\, story\, and a taste of the North.” \nMENU: \nComfort Corner: \n\n\nThe Posterity Feast\n\n\nSlow Braised Beef\n\n\nMashed Potatoes\n\n\nBeef Gravy\n\n\nGreen Beans\n\n\n\n\nLark’s Cache Assorted Bread Rolls\n\n\n\nGlobe: \n\n\n Ishpeming Cudighi Sandwiches\n\n\nRoasted Peppers and Onions\, Marinara\, Mozzarella\, House Made Pork Sausage\, Italian Herb and Cheese Bread\n\n\n\n\nRainy’s Toasted Ravioli\n\n\nMarinara Sauce\n\n\nDr. Girard’s Garden Vegetables\n\n\nButternut Squash\, Corn\, Carrots\, Cherry Tomatoes\, with Red Wine Vinegar) \n\n\n\n\n \nZa’atar:\n\n\nCanadian Poutine Bar\n\n\nFrench Fries with Cheese Curds\n\n\nBrown Gravy\n\n\nToppings: Sour Cream\, Green Onions\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe Zone station will also feature an assortment of the above menu.\n\nDesserts: \n\n\nJack Labrino’s Last Scarlet Pie\n\n\nCherry Pie with Whipped Cream on the Side\n\n\n\n\nMaudie’s Chocolate Brownies\n\n\nThunder Bay Persian Donut\n\n\nCinnamon Roll with Raspberry Frosting + Edible Flower\n\n\n\n\nDuluth Style Nanaimo Bar with Maple Cream
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/phelps-dining-hall-dinner-event/
LOCATION:Phelps Dining Hall 264 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130022Z
CREATED:20250820T130022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130022Z
UID:28536-1762448400-1762457400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Phelps Dining Hall Dinner Event
DESCRIPTION:“Embark on a culinary journey inspired by Leif Enger’s Novel\, I Cheerfully Refuse at Hope College’s Phelps Dining Hall on Thursday\, November 6. \nJoin us for an evening that pays tribute to Rainy’s odyssey along the hauntingly beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Enjoy a menu as expansive as the Big Lake itself\, featuring regional favorites like Smoked Whitefish\, Poutine\, Cudighi\, Persian donuts\, Nanaimo Bars\, and much more. Come hungry for flavor\, story\, and a taste of the North.” \nMENU: \nComfort Corner: \n\n\nThe Posterity Feast\n\n\nSlow Braised Beef\n\n\nMashed Potatoes\n\n\nBeef Gravy\n\n\nGreen Beans\n\n\n\n\nLark’s Cache Assorted Bread Rolls\n\n\n\nGlobe: \n\n\n Ishpeming Cudighi Sandwiches\n\n\nRoasted Peppers and Onions\, Marinara\, Mozzarella\, House Made Pork Sausage\, Italian Herb and Cheese Bread\n\n\n\n\nRainy’s Toasted Ravioli\n\n\nMarinara Sauce\n\n\nDr. Girard’s Garden Vegetables\n\n\nButternut Squash\, Corn\, Carrots\, Cherry Tomatoes\, with Red Wine Vinegar) \n\n\n\n\n \nZa’atar:\n\n\nCanadian Poutine Bar\n\n\nFrench Fries with Cheese Curds\n\n\nBrown Gravy\n\n\nToppings: Sour Cream\, Green Onions\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe Zone station will also feature an assortment of the above menu.\n\nDesserts: \n\n\nJack Labrino’s Last Scarlet Pie\n\n\nCherry Pie with Whipped Cream on the Side\n\n\n\n\nMaudie’s Chocolate Brownies\n\n\nThunder Bay Persian Donut\n\n\nCinnamon Roll with Raspberry Frosting + Edible Flower\n\n\n\n\nDuluth Style Nanaimo Bar with Maple Cream
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/phelps-dining-hall-dinner-event-2/
LOCATION:Phelps Dining Hall 264 Columbia Ave Holland\, MI 49423
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T002421Z
CREATED:20251014T002421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T002421Z
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SUMMARY:Big Read Book Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Granberg Room (second floor) for a casual book discussion of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore book\, I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger. This one-hour conversation is open to everyone — students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members. Bring your lunch if you’d like\, and we’ll provide cookies and conversation. Together\, we’re fostering a culture where reading matters! Hosted by Van Wylen Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-chat/
LOCATION:Van Wylen Library\, 53 Graves Pl\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T002421Z
CREATED:20251014T002421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T002421Z
UID:28667-1762516800-1762520400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Book Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Granberg Room (second floor) for a casual book discussion of the NEA Big Read Lakeshore book\, I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger. This one-hour conversation is open to everyone — students\, faculty\, staff\, and community members. Bring your lunch if you’d like\, and we’ll provide cookies and conversation. Together\, we’re fostering a culture where reading matters! Hosted by Van Wylen Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-chat-2/
LOCATION:Van Wylen Library\, 53 Graves Pl\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130057Z
CREATED:20250820T130057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130057Z
UID:27533-1762884000-1762889400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Lecture: Practical Sustainability with Local Author Dan Broersma
DESCRIPTION:This event is for adults\, with no registration required. Did you know that sustainability offers far-reaching benefits for your home\, workplace\, and community\, extending well beyond the environment? Just as I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger invites us to imagine a more hopeful and resilient way of living\, local author Dan Broersma’s new book\, Practical Sustainability\, shows how everyday actions can help organizations and families thrive while caring for the world we share. Join us to hear Dan Broersma discuss his book and learn simple\, practical steps you can take to build a more sustainable—and hopeful—future for yourself and your community. \nThis event is taking place in the Community Center Banquet Room at the Howard Miller Public Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nea-big-read-lecture-practical-sustainability-with-local-author-dan-broersma/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T193000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130057Z
CREATED:20250820T130057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130057Z
UID:28539-1762884000-1762889400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:NEA Big Read Lecture: Practical Sustainability with Local Author Dan Broersma
DESCRIPTION:This event is for adults\, with no registration required. Did you know that sustainability offers far-reaching benefits for your home\, workplace\, and community\, extending well beyond the environment? Just as I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger invites us to imagine a more hopeful and resilient way of living\, local author Dan Broersma’s new book\, Practical Sustainability\, shows how everyday actions can help organizations and families thrive while caring for the world we share. Join us to hear Dan Broersma discuss his book and learn simple\, practical steps you can take to build a more sustainable—and hopeful—future for yourself and your community. \nThis event is taking place in the Community Center Banquet Room at the Howard Miller Public Library.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/nea-big-read-lecture-practical-sustainability-with-local-author-dan-broersma-2/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130011Z
CREATED:20250820T130011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130011Z
UID:27531-1762887600-1762891200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Author Visit: Leif Enger
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read team and author Leif Enger as we explore his novel I Cheerfully Refuse. Come prepared to hear all about his novel and his writing process. Bring open minds and lots of questions for Leif!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-author-visit-leif-enger/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251111T200000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130011Z
CREATED:20250820T130011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130011Z
UID:28538-1762887600-1762891200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Author Visit: Leif Enger
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read team and author Leif Enger as we explore his novel I Cheerfully Refuse. Come prepared to hear all about his novel and his writing process. Bring open minds and lots of questions for Leif!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-author-visit-leif-enger-2/
LOCATION:Winants Auditorium\, Graves Hall\, Hope College\, 263 College Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20250908T132248Z
CREATED:20250908T132248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T132248Z
UID:27774-1762961400-1762965000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Float Your Crafty Boat
DESCRIPTION:Row\, row\, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination\, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, which is an annual fall community read and has been inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornvat; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker. Visit the MADL website for registration information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/float-your-crafty-boat-8/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20250908T132248Z
CREATED:20250908T132248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T132248Z
UID:28589-1762961400-1762965000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Float Your Crafty Boat
DESCRIPTION:Row\, row\, rowing your boat down the stream is easy and fun! Launch your imagination\, creating a craft sailboat out of everyday materials. Sail away on your Journey! Missed or can’t make this day/time? Check other branch locations! Registration required. This program is part of our Big Read Lakeshore Initiative\, which is an annual fall community read and has been inspired by this year’s selected books: I Cheerfully Refuse\, by Leif Enger; A Wish in the Dark\, by Christina Soontornvat; and Journey\, by Aaron Becker. Visit the MADL website for registration information.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/float-your-crafty-boat-8-2/
LOCATION:MADL North Muskegon Branch\, 1522 Ruddiman Dr\, North Muskegon\, MI\, 49445\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20250820T070950Z
CREATED:20250820T070950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T070950Z
UID:27539-1763056800-1763060400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Book Discussion over Dessert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Holland Rotary Club and the Big Read for a book discussion centered around our primary novel\, “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger. Join us at Grace Episcopal Church for a wonderful book discussion and delicious desserts. \nDiscussion led by Hope College Student(s)! 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-discussion-over-dessert/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 555 Michigan Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20250820T070950Z
CREATED:20250820T070950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T070950Z
UID:28542-1763056800-1763060400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Book Discussion over Dessert
DESCRIPTION:Join the Holland Rotary Club and the Big Read for a book discussion centered around our primary novel\, “I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger. Join us at Grace Episcopal Church for a wonderful book discussion and delicious desserts. \nDiscussion led by Hope College Student(s)! 
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-book-discussion-over-dessert-2/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 555 Michigan Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130053Z
CREATED:20250820T130053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130053Z
UID:27535-1763406000-1763411400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:New Movie Debut: Motherland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read and Markets & Morality in the Schaap Auditorium for a screening of the new film Motherland.  \nMPI’s forthcoming dystopian film is Motherland. It is directed by Evan Matthews\, a veteran of MPI’s programs\, and it marks his debut as a narrative feature filmmaker. Evan will be joining us on campus to speak about the movie. The film explores themes such as parental rights\, the power of family bonds\, the influence of political agendas in schools\, the perils of a surveillance state\, the risks associated with social credit systems\, and the extreme measures governments may take to defend broken institutions.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/new-movie-debut/
LOCATION:Hope College Bultman Student Center\, 272 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20250820T130053Z
CREATED:20250820T130053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T130053Z
UID:28540-1763406000-1763411400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:New Movie Debut: Motherland
DESCRIPTION:Join the Big Read and Markets & Morality in the Schaap Auditorium for a screening of the new film Motherland.  \nMPI’s forthcoming dystopian film is Motherland. It is directed by Evan Matthews\, a veteran of MPI’s programs\, and it marks his debut as a narrative feature filmmaker. Evan will be joining us on campus to speak about the movie. The film explores themes such as parental rights\, the power of family bonds\, the influence of political agendas in schools\, the perils of a surveillance state\, the risks associated with social credit systems\, and the extreme measures governments may take to defend broken institutions.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/new-movie-debut-2/
LOCATION:Hope College Bultman Student Center\, 272 Columbia Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T141235Z
CREATED:20260820T141235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T141235Z
UID:29077-1789666200-1789675200@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Big Read Lakeshore Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Big Read Lakeshore is hosting an event for teachers participating in our programming. This workshop will focus on the Big Read books for this year.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/big-read-lakeshore-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:Maas Conference Room\, Hope College\, 264 Columbia Avenue\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T143418Z
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SUMMARY:An Author Experience with Gary D. Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome Gary to Zeeland and offer students the rare opportunity to meet the author whose work they may be reading and discussing both in and out of the classroom.\n \nRather than a traditional lecture\, the evening will be an interactive conversation in which members of the audience will have the opportunity to hear from Gary. Students can ask questions and engage in discussions about writing\, reading\, storytelling\, and the themes found in his works. Join us in the Banquet Room for this unique and interactive author visit! \nWe also have a form where students can submit questions for Gary ahead of time. Here is the link to the form:\nhttps://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/QtcdXbk38Q
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/an-author-experience-with-gary-d-schmidt/
LOCATION:Howard Miller Public Library\, 14 S Church St\, Zeeland\, MI\, 49464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T145008Z
CREATED:20260820T145008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T145008Z
UID:29084-1792087200-1792092600@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Gary D. Schmidt will talk about The Wednesday Wars and tell stories about being an author in general. There will also be book sales and signing.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-talk-and-qa/
LOCATION:Georgetown Public Library
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T162720Z
CREATED:20260820T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T162720Z
UID:29086-1792521000-1792526400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Lecture: The Joy of Middle Grade Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Come to Herrick Main to hear all the fun things about reading middle grade fiction!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/lecture-the-joy-of-middle-grade-fiction/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library\, 300 S. River Ave.\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260820T151457Z
CREATED:20260820T151457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T151457Z
UID:29089-1794830400-1794834000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Van Wylen Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Hope College campus to discuss The Wednesday Wars.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/van-wylen-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Van Wylen Library\, 53 Graves Pl\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260820T163119Z
CREATED:20260820T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T163119Z
UID:29092-1794855600-1794862800@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Keynote Address
DESCRIPTION:Gary D. Schmidt discusses The Wednesday Wars at Graves Hall.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-keynote-address/
LOCATION:Hope College Graves Hall\, 263 College Ave\, Holland\, MI\, 49423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T153755Z
CREATED:20260820T153755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T153755Z
UID:29095-1794938400-1794942000@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Event: Orbiting Jupiter Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Hear how Gary D. Schmidt came to write the book. Find out what his inspirations behind it were\, and what challenges he faced while writing it. There will be a Q&A at the end.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-event-orbiting-jupiter-discussion/
LOCATION:Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260820T161457Z
CREATED:20260820T161457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T161457Z
UID:29097-1795266000-1795271400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Writers Workshop with Gary D. Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:Writers of all ages are invited to a workshop with the author of The Wednesday Wars!
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/writers-workshop-with-gary-d-schmidt/
LOCATION:Herrick District Library – North Branch
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261123T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T161903Z
CREATED:20260820T161903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T161903Z
UID:29101-1795456800-1795460400@bigreadlakeshore.com
SUMMARY:Author Discussion: The Wednesday Wars
DESCRIPTION:Discussion of the featured Big Read Lakeshore book\, The Wednesday Wars\, with the author.
URL:https://bigreadlakeshore.com/event/author-discussion-the-wednesday-wars/
LOCATION:Allendale Library\, 6175 Library Lane\, Allendale\, MI\, 49401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Big Read
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