Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Welcome to another week of sunny and sixty degrees: what some might call the perfect pre-Halloween weather.

In this issue...

Are you excited for Halloween? Or ready for it to be over? Let me know 👇

~Sara B.

As winter approaches, Transfigure Print Co. is bringing back its free coat rack (along with other warm wearables).

Their locker says "take a coat, leave a coat" because this thing isn't funded by one person. It takes a community.

Located at 2221 Plainfield Ave NE, Transfigure keeps a small pantry set up for public access, alongside a Naloxone box.

The coat rack has helped give out hundreds of winter gear items, on top of thousands of dollars worth of food and goods from the pantry.

They're looking for donations now-- find out more about what they're doing and what they need here.

A family-owned, handcrafted bird feeder business is set to open a storefront in Eastown, bringing beautiful bird goods to the East GR community.

New coffee shop Wildroast Coffee is coming to downtown Grand Rapids at 61 Monroe Center St. NW.

Addiction recovery organization Guiding Light has announced the launch of a new Women's Collective, adding to their mission of assisting recovery physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

MeXo has received an international distinction for keeping their recipes and culinary practices authentic and their culinary practices.

John Ball Zoo has appointed 25-year zoo leader Jason Jacobs as new CEO starting December 7.

🍁 Fall in Kent County

For the fall season, Kent County has provided a list of resources and upcoming events, including the color tour map, how to join the Veteran support initiative Operation Green Light, opening the door for Materials Management Public Comment, and the October edition of the Kent County Community Action Agency newsletter.

🎄 Ringing in the Holidays

Nov. 13, The Salvation Army will bring back its red kettle program, celebrating the Angel Tree fundraiser with a Rosa Parks Circle event including live music, refreshments, and more.

🎮 River City Showdown

All day long on Nov. 14, DeVos Place will welcome over 2,500 high school students for the Michigan Esports Regional Finals, happening during the Grand Rapids Comic Con.

Tired of looking at leaves and hoping for Halloween haunts?

Over the weekend, I found a list of 100+ homes decorated all out for the holiday. Located all around Grand Rapids and other parts of West Michigan,

The best part of the map?

The list is interactive. While you're planning your drive, click on each dot on the map to see the house that's there. If you find one you like, give it a heart; you'll be able to find it again in the map and list section when you hit the road.

Check out the list and more here.

While they've received a mix of excitement and absolute avoidance of the idea, someone is trying to organize a GR Redditor meetup.

While it's a good-faith effort for the community... It's Reddit.

For many living in a digital age, especially as part of an online forum, the opportunity to come together could be a neat trade-off from texting.

59 upvotes say it might happen, but what do you think? Would you (or will you) go?

Check out what people are saying

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