Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News —kicking off the work week with a quick update on what’s happening around town.

It was a calm weekend in GR so today’s issue will be quick.

So let’s dive straight in.

~LeQwane L.

The Digest

A briefing of local news from other the weekend

Spotlight

Local Nonprofit Gives GR Moms A Break

A local nonprofit focused on postpartum support called MomsBloom, treated local moms to some well-deserved self-care over the weekend. In a private event, they hosted massages, acupuncture, yoga classes, and women-owned wellness vendors, plus complimentary childcare and café treats. The best part? Donations from the event went to support MomsBloom’s ongoing mission to uplift new mothers. | You can read more about the nonprofit here

Community

Giving Everyone A Chance on The Ice

West Michigan Special Hockey Association (WMSHA) wrapped up its season yesterday at Patterson Ice Center. The nonprofit hosts a friendly tournament pairing kids and adults with disabilities alongside Davenport University and Sparta High School hockey players. To highlight that hockey truly is for everyone Grand Rapids has tons of cool programs like this. And it’s always heartwarming whenever I come across them. | Interested in joining or volunteering? Check out WMSHA's website here.

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Post Of The Week

It’s not too often I’ve got a post of the week ready to go on a Monday. 

But I had to share this gem because what are you doing on a Sunday evening if it’s not comparing “ripple” and “wavy” potato chips from Meijer?!

And since we’re here…

I’m going with ripple…

What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Monday, March 24th

• Grand Rapids Gold VS Wisconsin Herd | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $14

Tuesday, March 25th

• Pop-Up Raclette Party | Pux Cider Taphouse | $18 a plate | You’ll get sausage, bread, cornichons, and potatoes covered in melted French raclette cheese

• St Gianna's No Cost Baby Boutique | 1400 Plainfield Ave NE | 12 PM - 3 PM | Free | This no-cost baby and toddler boutiques offer a wide selection of free items and free safety classes

• Museum Free Tuesdays | GRAM | 12 PM - 6 PM | Free

• Open Drawing | AllArtWorks | 5 PM - 7 PM | Free | Artists and students interested in pursuing the arts are invited to the AllArtWorks Viewing Studio two hours a week to draw or paint

• Great Decisions w/ Dina Temple-Raston | GR Ford Presidential Museum | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Free | Dina Temple-Raston is an investigative journalist perhaps best known for her work at NPR, where she covered topics such as terrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity

Wednesday, March 26th

• Art On Tap | The Waddell Center | 5 PM - 7 PM | $25 | ACTion Art is an annual spring exhibition that celebrates the work of artists with disabilities

• Creative Movement Meditation | GRAM | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | $20 | You’re invited to move in whatever way feels right for you. Whether it’s fast or slow, playful or serious, still or wild, there is no right or wrong way to move

• Grand Rapids Griffins vs Texas Stars | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $21

Events you can attend anytime this week…

• Various family/ individual events | Free | Check out what recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week

• Girl Scout Cookie Season is in | Various locations | Find cookies here — it’s your last week to load up on them before they’re gone for the season…

Live Music

Wednesday, March 26th

• Lawrence - The Family Business Tour | GLC Live | 7 PM | Starting at $53

• Dexter & The Moonrocks | The Stache | 7 PM | $20 - $25

• Sarah Shook & The Disarmers | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $15

• Wannabe - Spice Girls Tribute | The Intersection | 8 PM | $20

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

Outside The Plaza

2 quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids

Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo County is offering free pre-K enrollment for children ages 3–4 through Head Start, Great Start Readiness, and Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

Muskegon: Muskegon updated its zoning rules to allow small neighborhood clusters and businesses—aiming to boost community interaction, local entrepreneurship, and walkability.

That’s All For Today…

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