📍 Snow day | January 22nd, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
January 22, 2025

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Happy Wednesday, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the easiest way to stay updated on what’s happening around G-Rapids.

Although, things have been quiet this week so today’s issue will be a quick one.

With that, let’s get into today’s newsletter. But before you go I have a question…

How do you like to warm up on cold days?

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~LeQwane L.

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A briefing of local news that matters

Local Business

Frederik Meijer Gardens goes for three

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park wants your vote — the local staple is attempting to defend its title as the best sculpture park in the country by USA Today. The Gardens has held the position for two years. And is going for a third. | Click here to vote

Education

Grand Rapids schools call a snow day

Just about every school district around Grand Rapids is having a snow day. Adding to the growing list of snow days, GRPS, KPSD GHPS, GPS, and almost every other school district (including colleges) have called it a day. And I don’t blame them — it’s freeeezing. | Read the full report of closures here

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🐶 The Blue Dog Tavern adds an 80-seat patio

The Blue Dog Tavern on Stocking St. is building an 80-seat outdoor patio this spring. The addition will be built in the former theater that sits adjacent to the building. Double the space, double the fun!

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Wednesday, January 22nd

Thursday, January 23rd

  • Community Game Night | 1753 Alpine Ave | 6 PM - 9 PM | $25 | Join the GR Police Foundation in a night of games and food from Mission BBQ/ Schnitz Deli

  • Movies at the Museum | GRAM | 6 PM - 9:30 PM | Free | Join the GRAM and GR Film Society for a screening of Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962)

  • Trivia Night | Perrin Brewing Co. | 7 PM - 9 PM | Free

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

Friday, January 24th

Live Music

Thursday, January 23rd

Friday, January 24th

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

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