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Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News —it’s Monday, the coffee’s doing its best, and somewhere in the city, construction season just added a new detour.
Let’s kick off the week with what’s worth knowing around town.
~LeQwane L.
Community Night Out
Tomorrow is “National Night Out” day.
It’s the annual day that hundreds of thousands of communities around the United States aim to foster positive relationships between the people, local law enforcement, and residents.
In our case, it’s a series of fun, family-friendly community block parties.
Here are the community gatherings happening around town:
The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Update
John Ball Zoo Plans Massive Aquarium
John Ball Zoo just released concept images for its aquarium along the Grand River in Walker. In case you didn’t know, the $370 million project would transform an old landfill site into a top-tier attraction featuring immersive exhibits, wetlands trails, and research facilities. If all goes smoothly, doors could open by 2031, bringing jobs, tourists, and a nearly $3 billion economic boost to Kent County over the next decade. | View the images here
Roadwork
Highway Closure
Heads up, the exit ramp from northbound U.S. 131 to 28th Street (M-11) will be closed from 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday this week for construction.
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Talk Of The Town
🤝 Looking To Get Involved?
Kent County is looking to recruit residents to serve by appointment on its boards, commissions, and committees. There are dozens of openings ranging from agriculture, aging residents advisory, to roadwork commissions.
🐻❄️ John Ball Zoo’s New Snow Leopard
Last week, John Ball Zoo’s Snow Leopard gave birth to a cub. While the two aren’t viewable by the public, given they maintain good health, either will be viewable together this Fall.
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What’s Happening?
Preview: Events —> Live Music
Monday, August 4th
Back to School PARTY | St. James Lutheran Church/School Parking Lot | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free
GRMoMs Ice Cream Social | Tippy Cow Ice Cream | 12 PM
Reading Club | Kusterer Brauhaus | 7 PM | Free
Tuesday, August 5th
Whitecaps vs. Kernels | LMCU Ballpark | (Tue - Sun) Various times | Starting at $18
Bubble Glow Palooza | KDL Cascade | 9:30 AM | Free
Touch a Truck | Alpine Township Sports Park | 10:30 AM | Free
Community Day | GRAM | 12 PM - 5 PM | Free
Dancing With Dogs | Mangiamo | 6 PM | $63.79
BIPOC Night | Fulton St. Market | 6 PM - 9 PM | Free
Wednesday, August 6th
Advanced Manufacturing Expo | DeVos Place | (Wed - Thu) Various times | Free to attend
RHMC WM Golf Outing | Thornapple Golf Club | 8:30 AM
Heritage Hill Happy Hour | The Commons | 5 PM | Free to attend
Tree ID Walk | Oakhill Cemetery | 5:30 PM | Free
Community Clothing Swap | Helping Hands | 6 PM - 8 PM | Free
All Week
Various family/ individual events | Local Library | Free | Check out 30+ recurring or one-off events being hosted at your local public library this week
Outdoor Fitness Classes | Various parks | Various times | Free to attend
Grand Rapids Fit Fest | Various locations | 5 PM - 7 PM | $29
Live Music
Monday, August 4th
Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra | Millennium | 6:30 PM | Free
Tuesday, August 5th
Igor and Red Elvises | Tip Top | 4 PM | $28.63
Doolin' | Midtown GR | 7:30 PM | $20
Wednesday, August 6th
Idle Valley, Hot Girls, RTNR, Wilson Ave | Tip Top | 4 PM | $12.25
Space Bar | Legacy Park | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free
Paolo Dara | Plymouth Chamber Players | 7:30 PM | Free
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
That’s All For Today…
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