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In today’s news:
🐒 A record-breaking year
🎅 The mall goes festive
✂ Spreading confidence
What’s Happening
A briefing of local news that matters
Leisure: John Ball Zoo’s record-breaking year
As John Ball Zoo (JBZ) winds down for the season, the zoo has marked 2024 as its most successful year to date. The zoo tallied more than 800,000 visitors this year, shattering all previous records. JBZ officially closes its doors for the winter on November 24th. It’ll reopen for its next season on March 21st, 2025.
Festive: The mall goes festive
Woodland Mall has brought back its seasonal decorations and family favorite, free pictures with Santa. While the mall recommends making reservations, you can meet and take photos with Santa anytime Monday through Sunday. Click here for more details.
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Kindness Of The Week
A handful of wonderful people are shearing up to spread confidence to the homeless community in Grand Rapids.
On Wednesday, from 12 PM to 4 PM, a group of licensed barbers and stylists are offering a wide range of free professional services at Heartside Park.
Anyone that’s in need can show up for free a hair wash, trim, styling, maintenance, or nail trim.
Make sure to share this to get the word out to as many people as possible!
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Events
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Monday
Adult Storytime | Creston Taproom | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free | Sit back and relax as library staff and their guest read short stories aloud
Tuesday
Free Museum Visits | GRAM | 12 PM - 6 PM | Enjoy an afternoon or evening of art, creative activities, and design in the heart of downtown
Wednesday
Steve-O | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting at $30 | A night of antics and multi-media experiences from everyone’s favorite dummy
Live Music
Tuesday
David Wax Museum (Folk) | Midtown GR | 6 PM
The Dutcher Snedeker Trio (Jazz) | The Stray | 7 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Open to all ages
Creed (Alt Rock Grunge) | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM - 11 PM | Starting at $29
Wednesday
Bendigo Fletcher (Folk) | The Stache | 7 PM | $17 adv
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
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