Good afternoon, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — and I created something you’ve been asking for: a calendar of recurring events.

I’ll be taking this weekend to fill it up with some events I’m aware of, but if you have a favorite regularly recurring event to add, please send the details my way by clicking here.

Now, let’s get into today’s newsletter.

P.S. There will be no issue of Calder News published on Monday!

~LeQwane L.

Monday is Labor Day.

While most folks will be enjoying their day off, family time, and potentially last BBQs of the summer, if you’re looking for something “Labor Day” themed, here ya go.

Here are a few Labor Day events happening in Kent County:

Click here for a list of events in neighboring counties.

A briefing of local news that matters

Community

The city is set to start work on a $9 million project to improve the Oxford Trail to Hall, connecting neighborhoods near the Grand River’s southwest side. The upgraded path will feature new pavement, lighting, seating, and picnic areas. The state and local organizations fund the upgrades and is a small part of the larger Grand River Greenway linking Lowell to Lake Michigan with 85 miles of trail.

Community Wellness

Here’s an interesting article I read this week. GRPS serves more than 10,000 free breakfasts and lunches daily through a federal program that covers all students. On average, 5,100 breakfasts and 9,700 lunches are provided each day across the district. And the best part is the students’ families don’t need to apply they just need to go to school. It’s easy to overlook these small but impactful things, so I thought i’d highlight it today. | Read more

Housing

The lot at 301 Leonard St. NE will soon become a five-story mixed-use project with 171 apartments with retail space called The Horizon. There will be studio and 1-2 bedroom apartments with rents around $1,100 - $2,200. The $46 million development will feature underground parking, a courtyard, and community amenities. | Learn more about what’s coming here

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Fish Ladder Facts

“Designed to allow migrating fish a means of circumventing the powerful water flow at the man-made rapids in the Grand River, this popular site allows visitors to watch fish jump up the "ladder" in a seasonal migration”, per Pure Michigan

🚌 The Rapid Extends Its Westside Routes

Over the summer, the Rapid tested two trial routes: the 1000, from downtown to Millennium Park, and the 12, which went from downtown to Standale during extended hours. The routes were a success and may become permanent.

📚 GRPL Fall Book Sale

Grand Rapids Public Library is preparing for its annual fall book sale. The sale will be held between October 4th - 5th and will feature thousands of used books (and movies) at a crazy discount.

🌉 Wyoming Sky Bridge Opens

Earlier this week, the Wyoming pedestrian sky bridge going across 28th Street was completed and officially opened to the public.

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Preview: Events —> Live Music

Bootstrap Boys Honky Tonk | Bridge St. Market | 11 AM | Free

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

Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids

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