Event poster for "Remembering the Nimble Thimble @ Legacy" on January 14, 2026, in Kalamazoo, MI, featuring event details, contact info, and a vintage sewing machine image.

Remembering The Block: The Nimble Thimble

Join us for the Sixth in our Remembering the Block Series as we recall the days of Nimble Thimble, a 321 N. Burdick resident for over 20 years. Family members and mentees will share stories of Emma Harris´ important tailoring initiatives and its connection to other area businesses. The Remembering the Block series honors the many organizations and enterprises that laid longstanding foundations on the N. Burdick blocks.

Date
Jan 14 2026
Expired!
Time
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Location
Legacy
313 North Burdick
Category
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Institute of Public Scholarship
Phone 2693666153
Email theinstitutecommunityoutreach@gmail.com
Website https://www.theipsnow.org/#/
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