Name: BLANKETS & BELLINIS
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

CAN YOU EVER HAVE TOO MANY LAP-BLANKETS? NO WAY! JOIN US IN LEARNING HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN SUPER COZY, SUPER SOFT, HAND-KNIT LAP BLANKET! IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK!  
During this beginner’s class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-knitting with chunky knit jumbo yarn. This is a fun, easy process that will leave you wanting to make one for every room of your house. These also make perfect gifts as well!  
Ticket comes with a glass of bellini because “Blankets & Bellinis” sounds better than “Blankets & Mimosas”  
  
\*Project skill = age 14+  
Registration ends 10 days before class time.

BLANKETS & BELLINIS

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