Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and we’ve concluded yet another week in the city that never stops building, brewing, or debating where to get the best coffee.
Let’s see what’s happening around town today.
~LeQwane L.
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The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Education
GRPS Breaks Ground on New School
GRPS has started construction on its first new school in decades, located behind the old Aberdeen. The $38.7M project is funded by the district’s 2023 bond. The school is set to open in fall 2027, and GRPS is now collecting name suggestions from the community. | Submit a name suggestion here
Public Safety
New Firefighter Training Center
The Kentwood Fire Department has opened a new three-story training facility to help firefighters safely practice real-life emergencies. The $600K building will also be shared with GRFD departments and Kentwood police to improve overall emergency response. aroung town | Read more
Community
GR Gets Its Own Monopoly Game
Folks, we’ve got our own version of MONOPOLY. While the OG GR Monopoly was released back in 2004, the new one features local Wealthy Street, The Blue Bridge, Mr. Burger, Meijer, and The Rapid. The game was unveiled at John Ball Zoo earlier this week. Copies are available now at many retailers featured on the board. | List of retailers
Non-Profit Opens Teen After-Treatment Home
Wedgwood Christian Services has opened a 10-bedroom, 8,000-square-foot home in Kentwood designed to help teens transition from residential care to independent living. The program will teach life skills like budgeting, cooking, and job readiness, offering support to youth who might otherwise leave the system without guidance. | Read more
Ask Grand Rapids 🤔
PumpkinFest
Hancock on Wealthy Street is hosting its third annual PumpkinFest this Saturday/
The free family event will feature
Pumpkin carving
Painting
Live music
Apple cider slushies (and of course food)
The event starts at 11 AM with The Moonrays performing under heated tents, and all activities are open to the public, even if you’re not dining in.
Talk Of The Town
🚧 Not Too Fast Developers
After East Grand Rapids approved a major redevelopment plan for Gaslight Village, residents launched a same-day petition urging officials to halt the project.
🏠 WM’s First Sustainable Home Up For Sale
A Grand Rapids home that was built back in 1978 is now up for sale. What makes this one special? It was the first eco-friendly home built in West Michigan. The home is listed for $540k.
Opening:
🥩 Twin Spurs Farms - A new meat market is opening at Lowe’s on Plainfield, and they’re throwing out major deals on Ribeyes and New York Strip steaks.
Featured Event
Squat, Pulse, and Dance for a Cure
📍 2500 Division Ave.
📅 Saturday, Oct. 18th
⏲ 9 AM
💰 $25
Join the 5th Annual Squat, Pulse, and Dance For A Cure. The event was created to bring awareness to breast cancer and honor those impacted by the disease. All proceeds from ticket sales and vendor registration fees will be donated to the Gilda's Club of Grand Rapids.
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What’s Happening?
Friday, October 10th
Inaugural Black Think | GR African American Museum | 9 AM | $35
Ice Guru Silent Disco | Blue Bridge | 6 PM | $6
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Everyone | Fountain St. Church | 7 PM | $48+
Latin Night At The Grand | Social Dance Studio | 8 PM | $10
Kyle Kinane: Comedy | Dr. Grin’s | 9:45 PM | $85+
Saturday, October 11th
Lowell Harvest Celebration | Downtown Lowell | All day
Ada Artisan Market | 6330 Ada Drive (Ada) | 9 AM | Free
Home Cider Making Class | Vander Mill | 10 AM | $60
Stop the Hate: Unity Walk | Downtown | 11 AM - 2 PM | Free
“Off the Cuff” Exhibition Opening | LaFontsee Gallery | 11 AM - 3 PM | Free
River City Trailride | Downtown | 1 PM - 6 PM | Free
Card Show | Legend Sports & Games | 12 PM
Horror Book Pop-up | Speciation Cellars | 2 PM | Free
Trunk or Treat
Cascade | 11 AM - 2 PM | Free
We Rock the Spectrum | 12 PM - 5:30 PM | Free (must register)
Pumpkin Palooza | New Ground Church | 3 PM | Free
Eddie Griffin: Comedian | GLC Live | 7 PM | $40+
Sunday, October 12th
Trunk or Treat
Coffee Clubhouse | 5 PM - 7 PM | Free
Live Music
Friday, October 10th
Great Lakes Chorus | The Lit | 5 PM | $50
On The Fly | The Score | 5 PM | Free
Spencer Crandall | The Intersection | 6:30 PM | $25
Flood The Desert | The Sache | 7 PM | $18
Born Ruffians + Queen Of Jeans | Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $29
Eric Church | Van Andel Arena | 7:30 PM | $80
Erin Monroe wsg Vespa | Tip Top | 8 PM | $10
Matt Welch | Rapid River Stillhouse | 8 PM | Free
Hot Girls & Quincy Jadams | Speciation Cellars | 9 PM | Free
Bog Wizard, Ghost Pipe, Solar | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free
Saturday, October 11th
Nate Dill | Broad Leaf Underground | 6 PM | Free
Grateful Dead Tribute | Fountain St. Church | 6:30 PM | $23
Brandon Lake | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $78+
The Teddy Brewer Experience | Vander Mill | 7 PM | Free
Saint Motel | The Intersection | 7 PM | $38
Nathan Walton & The Remedy | Rapid River Stillhouse | 8 PM | $5
Sunday, October 12th
Americana Sundays | ArtRat Gallery | 3 PM | $25
Lyons Lane + Feeding Grizzlies + Moravian | Pyramid Scheme | 6 PM | $13
Hustle & Flow | Billy’s Lounge | 6:30 PM | $10
The Third Mind | The Stache | 7 PM | $22+
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
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