Happy Wednesday, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the place to get all your local news and happenings in one place.

Word around town is that GR could see its first snowfall between tonight and tomorrow morning. I can confirm, that this guy is not prepared.

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~LeQwane L.

In today’s news:

• 📚️ GPRL offers more

• 🌲 A greener Grand Rapids

• 🦃 Turkey Trot update

What’s Happening

A briefing of local news that matters

Development:  GRPL offers more to the public

On Monday, the Grand Rapids Public Library received a $1 million check from the state to help renovate its Community Archives and Research Center. The archive building, located on Washington Street, houses more than 90% of the museum's collection. The building is not accessible to the public; however, the check will go toward a $3.75M project to redevelop the space for public use.

Community: A greener Grand Rapids

Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (a local non-profit) has reached their goal of planting over 1,000 trees downtown. They also raised the downtown tree canopy coverage goal from 5% to 10%. Pretty neat if ya ask me.

Municipal:  City official moves up

Our City Manager Mark Washington could be moving to the big city. Washington is one of four remaining candidates for an open City Manager role in Dallas Texas.

More community  Turkey Trot update

This year’s GRPS Turkey Trot announced plans for a new route. Due to construction on Fulton and Division, this year’s race will start in front of the Van Andel, go left on Ionia, then head up Crescent Street. Click here to learn how to participate or learn more about the Turkey Trot.

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Local Business

A local pastry shop is going nationwide.

After years of serving locals with savory and sweet Bosnian pastries, Burek’s “Burek Bites” have landed in all midwest Gordan Food Service stores.

Although Burek makes a wide range of flavored pastries, only Burek’s Sinica (cheese), Zeljanica (cheese/spinach), and Burek Bites (beef) are available in-store.

If you shop at GFS, could be worth a try!

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Events

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Wednesday

• Steve-O | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting at $30 | A night of antics and multi-media experiences from everyone’s favorite dummy

• Lego exhibit opens | GRAM | This creative art of Lego exhibit is in partnership with Bricks & Minifigs

Thursday

• GR Wine, Beer, and Food Festive | DeVos Place | Adults $25, tasing tickets $.50 each

• Hike & Brews with the Animals | Blandford Nature Center | 6 PM - 7:15 PM | $21 w/ drink $16 w/o drink

• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift | Wealthy Theatre | 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | $18

• Bird Trivia | Speciation Cellars | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free

• Leah Rudick (Comedian) | Dr. Grins | (Thurs - Sat) 8 PM, 7:15 PM | $15

• Karaoke Thursdays | General Wood Shop | 8 PM - 11 PM | Free

• Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay | Wealthy Theatre | 8:45 PM - 10 PM | $18

Friday

• GR Symphony: Coffee with Mozart | St. Cecilia Music Center | 10 AM (evening show 7:30 PM) | $25

• Barnyard Buds | Blandford Nature Center | 10 AM - 11 AM

• Sound Bath Under the Stars | Grand Rapids Public Museum | 6:30 PM | $35

• Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Iowa Wild | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $25

• Drive Thru Christmas Light Show | Evertt Hardens | 6 PM - 8 PM | $5 per vehicle | S’mores and hot chocolate served at the end

Live Music

Wednesday

• Bendigo Fletcher (Folk) | The Stache | 7 PM | $17 adv

Thursday

• Thesaurus Rex (Indie rock) | Tip Top | 7 PM | $8 | 21+ show

• Young Mister & Mike Mains (Pop) | Midtown GR | 7 PM | $25

• Charlie Hoats Trio | AC Hotel Lounge | 7 PM - 10 PM | Free

• Hot Girls (Rock)| Mulligan’s Pub | 8 PM | Free | 21+ show

• Jimkata (Synth Rock) | The Philmore South | 8 PM | $18.50

• Josh Meloy (Country) | The Intersection | 8 PM | Starting at $75

• Mae + Phabies (Indie rock) | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM - 12 AM | $23

Friday

• The Insiders: A Tribute to Tom Petty | Midtown GR | (Fri, Sat) 6 PM | Starting at $30

• Neal Francis (Singer/writer)| Elevation | 7 PM | $27.50 adv, $32.50 door

• Local Natives (Rock) | The Intersection | 7 PM | $30 adv, $32 door

• Throwback R&B/ Hip Hop Party | GLC Live | 9 PM Starting at $30 | Show is 21+

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

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