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📍 End of an era | February 10th, 2025

Look out for skunks, festival of arts ends, pizza, and more

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LeQwane Lynch
February 10, 2025

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Good Evening, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the go-to news source for everything happening around Grand Rapids.

I would ask what you thought of the Super Bowl this past weekend, but I’m sure you’re already tired of hearing about the game. Plus I didn’t watch it anyhow…

In today’s email, you’ll read about the end of an era, how Mel-Trotter will celebrate its 125th birthday, pizza, and more. So let’s get into this!

I hope you had a great day and are excited for the week ahead! Don’t forget to smile. 😀 

~LeQwane L.

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A briefing of local news that matters

Community

Festival Of The Arts Ends

It’s the end of an era. The Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts is ending after 55 years. Launched in the 70s as a way to connect the community with art and performances — this event set the standard for what a community-led event could be. While we may never know why the event has concluded, it will last in our memories forever. | Read the official statement here

Charity

Mel-Trotter To Celebrate 125 Years of Service

Mel-Trotter Ministries is turning 125 years old next weekend. How will they celebrate? Host a community donation drop-off day. The organization is asking you to help them celebrate 125 years of serving our communities unhoused by dropping off hygiene items, clothing, shoes, and anything else you might be able to give. | Read drop-off locations and item lists

Nature

Lookout For Skunks

This one is a bit funky for a Monday. But the MI Department of Natural Resources released a guide on how to avoid skunks between now and March. According to their report, you’re most likely to run into one over the next 30-45 days. | Read their tips to avoid skunks

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Community Feature

A Frozen Look at GR’s Past

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🍕 Detroit Deep Dish —> Circle Pizza

Foodies listen up — Buddy’s Pizza is offering its first-ever round of pizza exclusively in West Michigan. The pizzeria known for creating the first Detroit-style deep dish is expanding its horizons for a limited time. The best part? The limited edition pizza starts at $8.50.

😃 Plan For Your Student’s Summer

The Van Andel Institute is looking to give your kid an engaging and educational day camp this summer. Built for K-12, these STEM camps could be a great opportunity for your students.

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, February 10th

Tuesday, February 11th

  • Transcendence Artist Market | General Wood Shop | 7 PM | Free

  • GR Symphony Season Preview | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Free | You’re invited to listen to a free preview of songs, themes, and styles that the GR Symphony will explore during this upcoming season

  • Trivia Night | Fulton Street Pub, Creston | 8 PM, 6 PM | Free

Wednesday, February 12th

Live Music

Tuesday, February 11th

  • Wallows | GLC Live | 9 PM | Starting at $65

Wednesday, February 12th

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

That’s All For Today…

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