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📍 A new park is coming to town | April 28th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
April 28, 2025

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Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — This is a not-so-subtle reminder that we're all so incredibly fortunate to live in this great city.

Happy Monday.

In today’s newsletter, you’ll read about a new park, free outdoor fitness classes, the farmers market, and more.

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The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Community

New Park Coming to Roosevelt Plaza

Grand Rapids just broke ground on a brand-new park in the Roosevelt neighborhood on Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. The $2.3 million project will bring the area inclusive playgrounds, community gathering spaces, public art, and sustainable landscaping. The city aims for the park to reflect local culture and history, with plans to open in spring or summer of 2026. | Look into more details about the park

Health

Free Outdoor Fitness Returns to Town

Grand Rapids' free outdoor fitness series is back for its 10th summer. From May 12 through Aug. 22, locals can enjoy 16 different fitness classes—including yoga, Zumba, line dancing, and hip-hop yoga at parks and public spaces across the city. Classes are free, open to all, and don’t require sign-ups. Check the city’s Parks and Recreation Facebook page for weather-related updates. | View which parks are hosting events and when

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🥕 Fulton Street Market Returns This Week

Fulton Street Farmers Market reopens May 3 and runs through October. The market is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

✈️ GRFI Airport’s New Mascot

Gerald R. Ford International Airport just introduced its first mascot, Jerry the Jet —aiming to make travel more fun and boost aviation excitement across West Michigan.

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, April 28th

Tuesday, April 29th

  • Pretty Woman - The Musical | DeVos Performance Hall | (Mon - Sun) Various times | Starting at $35 | Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team

  • Free Tuesdays | GRAM | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free to attend

  • 23rd Annual Feast for Kids | Noto's Old World Italian Dining | 5:30 PM | $150

  • International DANCE Day Celebration | Armentality Movement | 5 PM - 8 PM | $50 | A Global Celebration of Movement, Culture, and Connection

  • Comedy Night | Garage Bar | 7 PM | Free to attend

  • Trivia | New Holland Brewing | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend | 1st-3rd placers earn gift cards $30/$20/$1

  • Trivia | Mammoth Distilling | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free to attend | prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

  • TOP SHELF COMÈDIE | The Nightwatch Lounge | 7 PM - 9 PM | $35 | A night of killer comedy, craft cocktails and zero awkward silences

Wednesday, April 30th

Events you can attend anytime this week…

Live Music

Monday, April 28th

Wednesday, April 30th

*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.

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