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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.
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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
That’s All For Today…
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