Good Morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News - the best place to get up to speed with what’s happening around Grand Rapids.

Hate to admit it, but if all my clocks didn’t automatically update, today’s email would’ve been late. I never remember when daylight savings is happening.😅🤣 

Ever wondered what would happen if we didn’t have to change our clocks? Well, the answer is pretty interesting… Anyhow let’s get into this edition of Calder News.

~LeQwane L.

In today’s news:

• 🇺🇸 Campaign trail ends in Grand Rapids

• 🏨 Degage and Mel Trotter open a safe place

• 🥞 Every foodie’s dream

• Plus, some fun things to do over the next 72h

What’s Happening

A briefing of local news that matters

Elections:  Campaign trail ends in Grand Rapids

The Trump-Vance campaign is holding its final rally in our backyard later today.

The rally will be hosted at the Van Andel Arena. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and it starts at 10:30 PM. It will feature former President Donald Trump (Vance is in Flint).

If you don’t plan on attending the rally, it’s best to avoid downtown this evening because…

• It will be extra packed following normal rush hour times

• There will be an increased police presence

• US-131 exits/entrances at Pearl and Cherry may close

• I-96 could close on Ottawa

Also, if you have any questions regarding voting (registering, where to go, how to, etc.), there’s heaps of information on Michigan.gov that could help.

Community:  Degage and Mel Trotter open a safe place

Degage Ministries and Mel Trotter Ministries are partnering to launch a new community center for the homeless in Grand Rapids. Starting today, the community center will open its doors at The Vault giving people a warm place to go during the day — the space accommodates 80 people, and will act as a meeting place while providing free meals. The facility will be open until the end of March but could be extended depending on funding requirements.

Food:   Every foodie’s dream

Foodies, we’re so back — Restaurant Week is here for its 15th anniversary. From now until Saturday, 50+ local restaurants are putting up their best 2-3+ course meals for the chance to earn your vote for #1. The meals are priced from $25 to $45 across all restaurants. And you can even earn free food and gifts by trying their food. Sound good? To view the official FAQ and list of participating restaurants click here.

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Events

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday

• Gymnastic Babies | Grand Rapids Gymnastics | 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM | Free (for up to 18mo) | Enjoy tummy time, sensory exposure, and varying fun movements to help your child grow

• Trivia Night | Mulligan’s Pub | 9 PM | Free

• Family Flicks | Participating Celebration Cinemas | Nov 4 - Nov 7| $5 (free for kids 12 and under) | Enjoy a cheap showing of “Wonka” with your family

Tuesday

• Halloween Candy Buy Back | 5011 Plainfield Ave NE | 4 PM - 6 PM | Free | Have a tooth fairy buy your kiddos candy for $1 per pound (the candy goes to US soldiers overseas)

• Kids Eat Free | Chick-fil-A South | 5 PM - 7 PM | Buy an adult meal and get a kids meal free

• Open Mic Night | Founders Brewing | 6 PM | Free | Pick up the mic and showcase your talents

• Trivia Night | Creston Taproom, Beacon Corner, New Holland Brewing, Mammoth Distilling, Wise Men Distillery | 6 PM, 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7 PM, 7 PM | Free

• Vinyasa Yoga | Armentality Movement Center | 7 PM

• Dragula Viewing Party / TRANScendence | General Wood | 7 PM | Free

Wednesday

• GR Affordable Housing Fund Meeting | 300 Monroe | 12 PM - 2 PM

• Knitting Circle | Blandford Nature Center | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free | Enjoy a cozy evening of knitting in Blandford’s cabin - recommended for ages 13+

Plus something you can do anytime this week

• Santa’s Wonderland | Cabela’s | (Nov 4 - Dec 24) | Free photos with Santa

Live Music

Monday

• Mulitple bands | Greyline | 7 PM - 9 PM

Wednesday

• Vlad Holiday (Chillstep) + The Best Intentions (Local rock) | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM

• Blane Howard (Country) | DeVos Performance Hall | 7 PM

• REO Speedwagon (Rock) | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $54

• The Slaps + Noah Pope + Shane T + Pretty Sure | The Pyramid Scheme | 7:30 PM | $18

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