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  • Weekly Card Sharks (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    An afternoon of card games each week. On the last meeting of the month, a staff member teaches a new game.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Teen Tuesdays

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    After-school games, crafts and snacks for teens. Drinks and snacks are provided.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Plainwell City Council Candidate Forum

    government

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Hear from the candidates running for Plainwell City Council in the Nov. 3 election. The library plans to livestream it on Facebook and post it to YouTube.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Preschool Story Time

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Stories, songs and a craft for preschoolers and homeschoolers, with their grown-ups.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Sew What? Stitching Group (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlepoint or sewing project and work alongside other crafters.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Kids After School Special

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A different activity each week for elementary-age kids, from art and games to science and Legos. Snack provided.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Sourdough Starter 101 mini class (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Learn how to make and care for a sourdough starter from scratch, with recipe ideas and samples.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Bulk trash: set items out

    city-services

    Where: see the source

    Residents can start putting bulk trash items at the curb on Saturday, Oct. 10. Everything needs to be out by Sunday, Oct. 11, ahead of pickup starting Monday.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Volunteer tree planting day

    Free community

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Volunteers are needed to help plant 40 trees downtown and in the New Orchard neighborhood with ReLeaf Michigan and the Consumers Energy Foundation. Meet at City Hall to sign in and watch a planting demo; families welcome, rain or shine.

    Source: City of Plainwell news, checked Oct 2

  • Pumpkins in the Park

    community

    Hicks Park, 101 Allegan St., Plainwell, MI 49080

    The city's annual family-friendly fall event in Hicks Park and the surrounding area.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Dungeons & Dragons 5e (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A tabletop role-playing session for newcomers and experienced players alike. Registration requested.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Playing Music with My Friends (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A weekly guitar get-together for adults, focused on playing approachable songs as a group.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Author visit: Gary Schmidt (all ages)

    arts

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Newbery Honor author Gary Schmidt talks about The Wednesday Wars as part of the Big Read Lakeshore. Free copies of the book are available at the library while supplies last.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Preschool Story Time

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Stories, songs and a craft for preschoolers and homeschoolers, with their grown-ups.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Sew What? Stitching Group (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlepoint or sewing project and work alongside other crafters.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Kids After School Special

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A different activity each week for elementary-age kids, from art and games to science and Legos. Snack provided.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Preschool Block Party

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A morning of building with different kinds of blocks in the Children's Room.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Weekly Euchre Club (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Weekly euchre at the library. Bring a partner or come on your own.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Teen Haunted Hangout

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    An after-hours teen lock-in with ghost stories, pumpkin painting, snacks and flashlight games. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; bring a pillow and blanket. Registration requested.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Early voting begins

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting opens for the Nov. 3 general election. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • A Night of Roses & Starlight Ball (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A formal, book-themed evening with dancing, trivia, photo areas and refreshments, celebrating a new A Court of Thorns and Roses book. Costume prizes; registration requested.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Early voting

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Dungeons & Dragons 5e (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A tabletop role-playing session for newcomers and experienced players alike. Registration requested.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Early voting

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Playing Music with My Friends (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A weekly guitar get-together for adults, focused on playing approachable songs as a group.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • City Council meeting

    government

    Plainwell Department of Public Safety, 119 Island Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Regular City Council meeting. Note the location: this one is listed at the Public Safety building, not City Hall.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Early voting

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Preschool Story Time

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Stories, songs and a craft for preschoolers and homeschoolers, with their grown-ups.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Sew What? Stitching Group (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Bring your own knitting, crochet, needlepoint or sewing project and work alongside other crafters.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Kids After School Special

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    A different activity each week for elementary-age kids, from art and games to science and Legos. Snack provided.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Early voting

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2

  • Preschool Halloween Parade

    holiday

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Little ones can dress up and parade through the library collecting treats, then enjoy a snack, stories and crafts.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Weekly Euchre Club (adults)

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Weekly euchre at the library. Bring a partner or come on your own.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Last day for Plainwell Fall Photography Contest entries

    library

    Ransom District Library, 180 S. Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080

    Final day to enter the library's fall photo contest in landscape/nature, portrait or black-and-white. One entry per category; a Visa gift card is the prize.

    Source: Ransom District Library, checked Oct 2

  • Early voting

    government

    Plainwell City Hall, 211 N. Main Street, Plainwell, MI

    Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 general election continues. Voting is at City Hall. For City of Plainwell voters; a Plainwell mailing address doesn't always mean you vote in the city, so check mi.gov/vote. Early voting runs daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Sun., Nov. 1. Election Day is Tue., Nov. 3, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., at City Hall.

    Source: City of Plainwell calendar (CalendarWiz), checked Oct 2