LifeLong Learners

Finding Humor in the Courtroom

Presented by retired Judge Sara Smolenski

When: Friday, September 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Where: Room G129 in the Ash TLC on MCC’s Greenville campus

Cost: $5 that may be paid in cash at the door 

Judge Sara Smolenski has an incredible sense of humor. Besides being an esteemed Judge, who served for 34 years in the Kent County 63rd District Court, she is one of the most popular speakers in Grand Rapids. Sara will share her program on courtroom humor. If you don’t leave with a smile on your face, we’ll be surprised.

Our Journey on the Appalachian Trail

Presented by Matthew and Megan Bidwell

When: Friday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Where: Room G129 in the Ash TLC on MCC’s Greenville campus

Cost: $5 that may be paid in cash at the door 

Last year, Matthew and Megan Bidwell spent five months hiking 1,300 miles of the Appalachian trail. They had never really hiked before. Their unbelievable experiences are eye-opening, educational and extremely interesting. They will take you through it along with their incredible audio-visual presentation. You will leave wiser, inspired and in awe of what the Appalachian Trail really is.

Gordon Lightfoot Tribute 

Presented by Mike Fornes

When: Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. - doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Greenville High School Performing Arts Center

Cost: Free

Join us for an exciting tribute show of Gordon Lightfoot, performed by Mike Fornes. Fornes has a long history with Lightfoot and brings it all to life with his charm, wit and wisdom. His show of music and stories are guaranteed to entertain. On stage, Fornes demonstrates his love of a genre of timeless music that captured millions during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.