What’s Going On This Week? From Morality and Small Towns to Fused Glass Birch Trees & Trivia

Looking for things to do? Want to see what is happening hereabouts  that might pique your interest?
We at N3 World Headquarters  WGO (What's Going On) Division are here for you.

Midday Mind Expansion
The absolutely great idea known as the Calvin Speakers Series continues at the Dogwood this week.
Intrigued as to how morality varies among progressives, conservatives and libertarians?
How about how data is being used (and perhaps misused) these days?
Maybe a look at how small towns that are surviving and sometimes thriving?
Or perhaps catch a concert involving a talented quintet of siblings?
Well here you go. 12:30 each day.
And if you call (24 hr notice please) you can enjoy a tasty lunch with your talk for just a fiver.
Monday: THE CODDLING OF THE AMERICAN MIND: HOW GOOD INTENTIONS AND BAD IDEAS ARE SETTING UP A GENERATION FOR FAILURE- Jonathan Haidt 
Tuesday: WEAPONS OF MATH DESTRUCTION: HOW BIG DATA INCREASES INEQUALITY AND THREATENS DEMOCRACY-Cathy O’Neil 
Wednesday: OUR TOWNS: A 100,000-MILE JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF AMERICA- James and Deborah Fallows
Thursday: THE 5 BROWNS IN CONCERTMore details?
http://www.dogwoodcenter.com/?cat=1

Info on tap in Croton
One often hears about the dearth of people attending the meetings held by local  governmental entities. 
Croton Township meetings often bring in special guests to deliver presentations and on Monday Jan. 13, starting at 7pm they will hear from a trio of speakers.
Newaygo County Clerk Jason Vanderstelt-“Update from the Clerk’s office”
 Mitch Rood, NPD school liaison officer at Newaygo schools-  "A day in the life of an embedded police officer".
State Representative Scott VanSingel-”"What we can expect from our State Legislators in 2020".
Kudos to Croton Township  folks for making these presentations available to those who attend the meetings and double kudos to the citizens who show up at these monthly gatherings.
Besides the informative talks there will also be the township business to attend to, of course.
 
Glass (not iced over) Trees
The NCCA Artsplace is a great venue for channelling that inner artist that has long been simmering. Lindsey Isenhart is one of those rare artists who can translate her creativity into instructional mode while maintaining patience  and good humor. This combination makes her workshops fun and this Thursday she will be holding court over Fused Glass Birch Trees.
Here’s the skinny:
Using the season of your choice, create a beautiful fused glass birch tree panel using layers of COE 96 glass, glass paints, stringers, frit, and baubles. Each part of the fused glass panel will be demonstrated layer by layer. Proper use of glass cutters, breaking pliers, nippers and other glassworkers tools will be taught also. All materials pro- vided. Pick up the following week.
Thursday 6:00-8:00 p.m. January 16
Class Fee: $50($45 Members) Ages 16-Adult.
More info including seeing a finished product? Go to: 
http://www.ncca-artsplace.org/event/fused-glass-birch-trees-with-lindsay-isenhart/?fbclid=IwAR2w8FXGgLly5WJTSsHM3aiVOjRKJQImw_N0s_fn8XkebU1sztagBDSMFTo
 
​Malt & Minutiae
Like Trivia? Like beer with your trivia? The Social Nights series at Newaygo Brewing Co features Bar Trivia With Lady Elle Thursday  7-9:30pm. Downtown Newaygo.

 Today's WGO Quote:
“People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think.”-George Carlin
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