Grand Rapids Southeast Promise Neighborhood

Strong Starts. Promising Futures.

All children and youth growing up in Promise Neighborhoods have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career.

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Upcoming Events

Sun, Jun. 28
Introduction to Clay for Kids
10:00 AM
Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Introduction to Clay for Kids
Date: Jun 28
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Explore creating with clay at the library! Participants will learn different hand building techniques and create a small project of their own. No experience with clay is necessary. Finished pieces will be able to be picked up at the library at a later date. For ages 6–12.

Introduction to Clay for Kids
Saturday, January 17, February 28, March 28, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE



¡Explore la creación con arcilla en la biblioteca! Los participantes aprenderán diferentes técnicas de construcción manual y crearán un pequeño proyecto propio. No se necesita experiencia con arcilla. Las piezas terminadas podrán recogerse en la biblioteca en una fecha posterior. Para edades de 6 a 12 años.

Introducción a la arcilla para niños
Sábado, 17 de enero, 28 de febrero, 28 de marzo de 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE

Benefit Concert for LincUp: 2006 A Tribute
6:00 PM
The Pyramid Scheme, 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Benefit Concert for LincUp: 2006 A Tribute
Date: Jun 28
Time: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: The Pyramid Scheme, 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Sat, Jul. 18
Feed the Block: Free Food Distribution
10:00 AM
341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Feed the Block: Free Food Distribution
Date: Jul 18
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 341 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar
Community Game Night
6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Community Game Night
Date: Jul 18
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For all ages.

Community Game Night
Wednesdays, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, 2026, 6:00  7:30 pm
Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings Ave SE




¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión con juegos de mesa! La biblioteca proporcionará una variedad de juegos para que jueguen los miembros de la comunidad, las familias y los amigos. Los asistentes pueden traer sus propios juegos de mesa. Se proporcionarán refrigerios ligeros y bebidas. Para todas las edades.

Noche comunitaria de juegos
Miércoles, 21 de enero, 18 de febrero, 18 de marzo, 15 de abril de 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sucursal de Ottawa Hills – 1150 Giddings Ave SE

Tue, Jul. 28
Introduction to Clay for Kids
10:00 AM
Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Introduction to Clay for Kids
Date: Jul 28
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library, 111 Library St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Explore creating with clay at the library! Participants will learn different hand building techniques and create a small project of their own. No experience with clay is necessary. Finished pieces will be able to be picked up at the library at a later date. For ages 6–12.

Introduction to Clay for Kids
Saturday, January 17, February 28, March 28, 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Main Library – 111 Library St NE



¡Explore la creación con arcilla en la biblioteca! Los participantes aprenderán diferentes técnicas de construcción manual y crearán un pequeño proyecto propio. No se necesita experiencia con arcilla. Las piezas terminadas podrán recogerse en la biblioteca en una fecha posterior. Para edades de 6 a 12 años.

Introducción a la arcilla para niños
Sábado, 17 de enero, 28 de febrero, 28 de marzo de 2026, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Biblioteca Principal – 111 Library St NE

Tue, Aug. 18
Community Game Night
6:00 PM
Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Community Game Night
Date: Aug 18
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Grand Rapids Public Library - Ottawa Hills Branch, 1150 Giddings Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

Join us for a night of board game fun! The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are welcome to bring their own board games. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. For all ages.

Community Game Night
Wednesdays, January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, 2026, 6:00  7:30 pm
Ottawa Hills Branch – 1150 Giddings Ave SE




¡Únase a nosotros para una noche de diversión con juegos de mesa! La biblioteca proporcionará una variedad de juegos para que jueguen los miembros de la comunidad, las familias y los amigos. Los asistentes pueden traer sus propios juegos de mesa. Se proporcionarán refrigerios ligeros y bebidas. Para todas las edades.

Noche comunitaria de juegos
Miércoles, 21 de enero, 18 de febrero, 18 de marzo, 15 de abril de 2026, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sucursal de Ottawa Hills – 1150 Giddings Ave SE

Wed, Aug. 19
Parent Café
5:00 PM
Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Parent Café
Date: Aug 19
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Calendar: GRSEPN Calendar

A place for parents to be parents

Join us for an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other caregivers from different walks of life. Cafes are a fun and engaging way for caregivers to feel supported, heard, and safe to share their needs. Caregivers are given the opportunity to be seen as equals in a family-oriented space. Cash prize raffle and babysitter bucks given to those who need childcare.

For more information and to register, contact:
VERONICA COOK
VCOOK@BETHANY.ORG
616-334-3361

Our Promise Neighborhood Partners