Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News - the 3x weekly newsletter that helps you slash through the noise. And stay updated on everything happening around Grand Rapids.

Since our last email, I received some clever suggestions for new content sections in Calder News.

Whether you dropped a suggestion or not, I appreciate you taking the time to read today’s issue. I hope you have a wonderful week.

Now for today’s news:

• 🧑‍💻 Big tech is coming to town

• 🏠️ The next Heritage Hill

• 🚌 Dean Transporation open interviews

• And more…
  

What’s Happening

Development: Big tech is coming to town

Microsoft has acquired 316 acres of land from Steelcase for what could become a data center. The vacant land is located in SE Grand Rapids at the corner of Patterson and 76th — it was swooped up for $45 million.

Community: The next Heritage Hills

The Auburn Hills Historic Recognition Committee is filing a formal nomination to have the neighborhood added to the National Register of Historic Places. The neighborhood on the NE side dates back to the 1940s and was one of the first communities that was made to combat redlining in Grand Rapids.

Jobs: Dean Transportation is hiring

On Tuesday, Dean Transportation is hosting open interviews for school bus drivers, school bus attendants, and service techs. Drivers start @ $23.50/hour and service tech pay is based on certifications and experience.

Business: Foxtail Coffee expands its footprint

Foxtail Coffee Co. (a coffee chain from Florida) is expanding — building two new locations in Eastown and Byron Center. The coffee houses will be Grand Rapid’s second and third location for the chain, all of which are operated by the DeVos family’s holding company. DeVos hate aside, Foxtail has some good matcha… Don’t knock it tell ya try it.

Elections: Last call for registering to vote

Today is the final day to register for online voting in Michigan’s General Election. Polls open on Election Day (Tues, Nov 5th), so make sure you’re good to go!

Community Feature

The Grand Rapids Marathon happened this past weekend. And apparent it was one of the largest turnouts to date with thousands of runners.

I didn’t get a chance to see it live, but I enjoyed all the images I saw from the event.

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Events

Today

• GR Mayoral Debate | Wealthy Theatre | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free | RSVP is required

• Teen Open Studio | Cultivate | 6 PM | Free | A safe place for teens to meet new friends, make art, and connect with the creative community

• Adult Storytime | Creston Brewery | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Free (w/ appetizers included) | Sit back and relax as library staff and guests read fun and scary stories (costumes are encouraged)

• 2-Bit Trivia | Mulligan’s Pub | 9 PM | Free

Tuesday

• Trunk or Treat | Lakeshore HBA | 4 PM | Free

• Teen Anime Club | GRPL Madison Branch | 4 PM | Free

• City Commission Meeting | Gerald R. Ford Academy | 5:30 PM - 7 :30 PM | Free

• Mat Yoga | First Church | 6 PM - 7 PM | Free | Join a seasoned yoga instructor for a free in-person class

• Halloween Cocktail Class | New Holland Brewing Co. | 6 PM | Get into the spooky spirit in a haunted spirits cocktail class

• Open Mic Night | Founders Brewing | 6 PM | Free

• Trivia Night | Mammoth GR/Wise Men Distillery (Downtown)

Wednesday

• UnCon HR | Embassy Suites Downtown | 9 AM - 5 PM | A new take on HR conferences for owners, supervisors, and managers in the hospitality and restaurant industry

• Outpro Forum | Cook DeVos Center for HS | 4 PM | A workshop with DEI leaders to help better understand intersectionality, especially for the LGBTQIA+ community

• Game Night | Creston Taproom | 5 PM - 9 PM |

• The Thorn | DeVos Performance Hall | 7 PM (Wednesday/Thursday) | The story of the life of Jesus

• Halloween Party | Arvon Brewing Co. | All Day | A spooktacular Halloween party filled with unique kettle sours infused with candy and playful twists on traditional brews

• Comedy Night | River City Saloon | 9 PM | Free

• Stuffed Animal Sleepovers | Multiple GRPL Branches | 4:30 PM - 7 PM | Free | Enjoy an evening bedtime story/craft before dropping off your stuffed animal for a sleepover - pick it up in the morning along with a gift bag of goodies

Plus some of this week’s/weekend’s ongoing events…

• Dino Adventures | John Ball Zoo

• Downtown Scarecrow Content | Various locations

Live Music

Wednesday

• The Beanpoles (local band) | Wise Men Distillery | 6:30 PM | Free

• GABI JR & Major Murphy (rock) | Boomtown Records | 7 PM | Free

• Whorled | SpeakEZ Longue | 7:30 PM | $5 surcharge to support artists

• Not Enough Space & The Funeral Portrait (Metalcore) | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | Two separate bands are playing