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Hope you’ve had a great Monday so far. Thanksgiving is this Thursday and an issue of Calder News will be sent out Wednesday morning. I want to include some Thanksgiving-related content.

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~LeQwane L.

In today’s news:

• 🚃 Holiday trolly returns

• ⛸️ When Rosa Park Circle Ice Rink opens

• Plus a few things to do this week

What’s Happening

A briefing of local news that matters

Fun:  The holiday trolly returns

On Saturday, November 30th, the free Holiday Trolly will be touring around town. The trolly runs all day (10 AM - 9 PM) and includes stops at around 10 local shops. If you want to support local businesses or just enjoy the experience, click here to learn more.

Recreation:  When Rosa Park Circle Ice Rink opens

The Rosa Park Circle Ice Rink is set to open next week Thursday given the weather allows it. The rink will open following the annual tree-lighting ceremony. As for costs, prices have been increased to $6 for adults and $3 for children.

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Events

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Tuesday

• Christmas and Holiday Traditions + Enlighten | Frederik Meijer Gardens | (Nov 27th - Jan 5th)

• Thanksgiving Break Play Day | GR Children’s Museum | (Tues, Wed, Fri - Sun) 9 AM - 4 PM

• Free Museum Night | Grand Rapids Art Museum | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free

• Christmas Tales w/ Santa & Mrs. Claus | Cabela’s | 5 PM | Free

• Comedy Night | Tip Top | 9 PM | Free (tickets required)

Wednesday

• Christmas Lite Show | LMCU Ballpark | Nov 27th - Jan 4th | There’s a train ride, walk-thru, drive-thru, and Santa experience available

• Harvest Market | Fulton St. Market | 10 AM - 1 PM | Free

• Thanksgiving for Wildlife | Blandford Nature Center | 11 AM - 12 PM | Limited tickets

Live Music

Tuesday

• Tommy Pancy Trio (Jazz) | 7 PM - 9:30 PM | Free

• Return To Dust + Tombstunner and The Fukushima Daisies (Rock) | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM - 11 PM | $18

Wednesday

• Grand Rapids Bluegrass Jam | Chicago Beef Joint | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free

• Desmond Jones (Rock/ Funk) | Elevation | 7 PM | $15

• Kyle Jennings (Country) | Rapid River Stillhouse | 7 PM

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

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