Jan 11, 2017 - Soup & Service: A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Monday, January 16 from 11:00-1:00 at Unite
RESILIENCE MONTH: COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 2017 is RESILIENCE MONTH in Muskegon. This calendar is a growing list of events which promote and strengthen our collective ability to recover, learn from hardship, and build on individual and community strengths. Let’s build a more trauma informed and resilient community, together! To learn more or view the ACES Muskegon Community Report visit www.resiliencemuskegon.org
Ongoing in January:
The Muskegon Family Care Bridges to Wellness Center, located at 2201 S. Getty Street, is offering ONE MONTH FREE PASS for January 2017! Get fit for the New Year! Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-12noon, Closed on Sunday. Call 231.737.1875 for more info. Muskegon Area District Library: Resilience Book Displays
Disability Network of West Michigan Recovery Writer’s Group: Every Wednesday in January from 1:00-2:00 at Recovery Cooperative (1871 Peck St, 49441.) For more information call Kim Lilly: 231-332-4031 Community enCompass “I am neighbor” series: http://www.communityencompass.org/i-am-neighbor/
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Tuesdays, January 10 -February 21 from 5:30pm-8:30pm at Reeths Puffer Intermediate School (1500 N. Getty St) Separate sessions for pre-teens/teens (ages 10-14) and parents, as well as combined family sessions! The program is FREE. FREE family dinner & childcare (ages 3-9) provided as well. To sign up: Contact Howard Matthews at 616-396-2301 ext.145 OR
[email protected]
Stronger Together Women’s Peer Support Group Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 12:00-1:30 at Recovery Cooperative (1871 Peck St, 49441) Hosted by Disability Network of West Michigan For more information call Lisa Sullivan: 231-332-4033
Veteran’s Connection Support Group Wednesday, January 11 from 1:00p – 2:30p at United Way (31 E. Clay Ave, 49442) Hosted by Disability Network West Michigan. For more information call Will Wilson: 231-332-4042.
“Paper Tigers” Community Screening th
Wednesday, January 11 from 6:00-8:00 at Orchard View High School (16 N. Quarterline Rd, 49442) Hosted by the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District, the film will be followed by a short discussion. The film is about a high school that saw amazing results by using trauma informed approaches with students. Pizza and pop will be provided. To sign up: http://bit.ly/2gymb1f
Resilience Smoking Cessation Class Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26 and February 2 from 5:30-7:00 at The Health Project (565 W. Western Ave) This FREE program utilizes the “Freedom From Smoking” module to help you quit for good! To sign up: Email Cyndi Powers at
[email protected] or call (231) 672-3211
Resilience Slam Poetry Open Mic Night Thursday, January 12 at 7:30pm at Racquets (446 W. Western Ave) Hosted by WOLPS spoken word poetry group No sign up required!
Rocketoons Press Party th
Saturday, January 14 at 2:00 at Howmet Playhouse (304 South Mears Ave, Whitehall MI) A free event for families! Free popcorn, pizza, subs, wellness activities and more to celebrate the award winning animated series that is coming to Muskegon schools! No sign up necessary.
“Dare to Dream” MLK Day Events hosted by Muskegon Public Schools th
Monday, January 16 Food Truck 10:00am at the Hackley Administration Building MLK Community Unity Lunch at 11:30am at First Congregational (1201 Jefferson St) MLK Musical Celebration at 12:30 at First Congregational (1201 Jefferson St) If you would like to volunteer contact Kimberly Leavell at
[email protected]
Soup & Service: A Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Monday, January 16 from 11:00-1:00 at United Way (31 E. Clay) Hosted by United Way, soup lunch is provided. GIVE. Donate school supplies for classrooms in need (crayons, scissors, dry erase markers, high lighters, folders, tape, pencils, paper) or a non-perishable item for local food pantries. ADVOCATE. Learn how you can be an effective advocate for high quality early childhood care and education, which are proven to help set a solid foundation for a child's success in school and beyond. VOLUNTEER. Register to serve within one of several opportunities that support the education of our local young people. For those 55 and over, join our Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) to mentor a child with literacy needs.
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training th
Tuesday, January 17 from 11:30-1:00 at HealthWest (376 E. Apple Ave) Hosted by the Suicide Prevention Coalition- this training is FREE. Feel free to bring a lunch! Registration to be posted soon, search “QPR Muskegon” on Eventbrite; link coming on Dec. 21 calendar
Strengthening Families Special Program th
Wednesday, January 18 from 5:00-7:00 at Pathways Muskegon Office (1760 Wells Ave, 49442) Hosted by Pathways. Free dinner provided. A family education program which improves communication between parents and youth, increases family bonding and commitment, and reduces the risk of substance use with youth. Join us to participate in some fun activities! To sign up: contact Brandon at
[email protected] or 616-396-2301 EXT. 132
“Resilience: The Science of Hope” Community Screening th
Thursday, January 19 at 7:00pm at Muskegon Community College (221 Quarterline Rd, 49442) Hosted by Access Health. The film is followed by a short discussion. This event is free! To register call 728-5180.
“Healing Neen” Screening th
Friday, January 20 from 1:30-4:00 (location to be posted soon on Eventbrite page) Hosted by HealthWest- film will be followed by a short discussion. To register: http://bit.ly/2gsSwGQ
Resilience Slam Poetry Open Mic Night January 21 at 8:00pm at Racquets (446 W. Western Ave) Hosted by WOLPS spoken word poetry group No sign up required!
“Resilience: The Science of Hope” Community Screening th
Wednesday, January 25 from 5:30-8:00 at Muskegon Museum of Art (296 W. Webster Ave) Hosted by Good For YOUth. Snacks provided and cash bar available. Networking and film screening will be followed by a short discussion panel. To sign up: http://bit.ly/2gsS77n
Trauma Informed Care, Culture and Inclusion th
Thursday, January 26 from 9:00-11:00 at the Hackley Administration Building (349 W Webster Ave, 49442) Hosted by Good For YOUth To sign up: http://bit.ly/2hHNGVu
Transforming Stress and Anger for Parents of Chronically Ill Children Thursday, January 26 from 11:30-1:00 at the Johnny O. Harris Building (97 E. Apple Ave, Room 117) Hosted by Children’s Special Healthcare Services RSVP on Children’s Special Healthcare Services Facebook page
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training th
Friday, January 27 from 11:30-1:00 at HealthWest (376 E. Apple Ave) Hosted by the Suicide Prevention Coalition- this training is FREE. Feel free to bring a lunch! Registration to be posted soon, search “QPR Muskegon” on Eventbrite; link coming on Dec. 21 calendar
Show Me the Money Day Saturday, January 28 from 11am – 3pm at Christ Temple Church (412 E. Sherman) Free and open to the public, it offers financial workshops, affordable banking products, and connections to helpful community resources.
TEDx Talks on Native American Resiliency th
Monday, January 30 from 1:00-2:30 at LRBOI Muskegon Office (1101 W. Hackley, 49441) X Please join us in celebrating resiliency in the Native American community with a viewing of three TED Talks that focus on resiliency in this community. Cookies and drinks provided. Limited space available. Please RVSP @ 231.299.4040 or email
[email protected]
More details coming soon on the January 6 calendar. Additional events include:
Forum on Human Trafficking Community Yoga 22 Push-ups a day challenge The calendar gets updated frequently. If you have an event for us to add please email
[email protected] with event name, date/time/location, a short description and registration information.
