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In today’s news:

• 🐶 KCAS relocates

• 🏐 GR Rise starts its second season

• 📸 Post of the week

• And more…

The Digest

A briefing of local news that matters

Pets

The Animal Shelter temporarily relocates

The Kent County Animal Shelter (KCAS) has temporarily moved to 2055 Oak Industrial Drive NE for a 12-week renovation. While the main facility is closed, all operations will occur at the temporary location with limited capacity. To help reduce the number of animals in care, KCAS is focusing on adoptions — making now the perfect time to adopt a pooch. During the renovation, dog adoptions are just $50, including a license. | Read more

Resource

GRCMC helps locals preserve memories

Got old VHS tapes or films you want to preserve? GRTV now offers a service to help you digitize your cherished memories. This service started as an internal thing at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC), but it’s now open to the public. | Learn more here

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Talk Of The Town

Interesting happenings around town

🏐 Grand Rapids Rise starts their season

The Grand Rapids Rise is kicking off this year’s Pro Volleyball season this weekend. The team debuted last year and is the city’s first major league women’s sports team.

❄️ Bundle up and drive safe

The next winter surge is on the way. Starting today, GR is expected to get hit with 3-6” of snow over the next 24 hours. Make sure to drive safely — you know how Grand Rapids drivers are!

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What’s Happening?

Preview: Events —> Live Music

Friday, January 10th

• Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More | Wealthy Theater | 6:30 PM | Starting at $29

• Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | $32

• Sax and the City - GR Symphony | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting at $19

• Mike Logan Hates the Internet | AllArtWorks | 7:30 PM - 9 PM | $15 | Join an award-winning comedian as he takes you through a funny lesson

• Laff Now Laff Later | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $25

• Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift | Wealthy Theatre | 8:45 PM - 10 PM

Saturday, January 11th

• Uncle Buck’s Annual Pancake Spectacular | Partage | 9 AM

• Blacksmith 101 | Blandford Nature Center | 12 PM | $120 (registration ends Friday at noon) | Join the forge to learn how fire, metal, and a hammer come together to create functional items and art

• Winter Wheat Festival | The Intersection | 12:30 PM - 11:00 PM | $35 | 8 hours of live music, dancing, friendly faces and fun

• Grand Rapids Griffins vs. Manitoba Moose | Van Andel Arena | 7 PM | Starting at $30

• Sax and the City - Grand Rapids Symphony | DeVos Performance Hall | 7:30 PM | Starting at $19

Sunday, January 12th

• Grand Rapids Rise vs Omaha Supernovas | Van Andel Arena | 4 PM | Tickets start at $20 | Doors up at 4 PM so make sure to show up early to participate in opening night giveaways and fun

• Dining with the Divas | General Wood Shop | 5:30 PM - 8 PM | $10 tickets/ $15 door | An evening of performances, sass, Charlie XCX music, and high energy

Live Music

Friday, January 10th

• Ditch Lily Album Release | The Stray | 7 PM | $16

• Misplaced Memories with First Aid Spray, Midwest Skies and Jenn's Apartment | Tip Top | 8 PM | $5

• Isaac Cole Music | Twisted Bull Saloon | 9:30 PM | Free

• Creeping Night, Splintersm Darkeater | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM - 1 AM

Saturday, January 11th

• The Wild Honey Collective | Horrocks Market | 6 PM | Free

• Timothy Monger, Monte Pride, J.H. Patton & The Good Companions | The Stray | 7 PM | Free

• Paradise Outlaw + Nathan Walton and the Remedy + Billy Gunther and the Midwest Riders | The Pyramid Scheme | 7 PM | $10 tickets

• Daniel Staggs and The Critters with The Rupple Brothers and Colt Snuffer | Tip Top | 6 PM | $10 tickets

• Words as Strangers / Woodschool / Starman-DELUXE / Motion Sick | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM | Free

Sunday, January 12th

• Ditch Lily Album Release | The Stray | 7 PM | $16

• Misplaced Memories with First Aid Spray, Midwest Skies and Jenn's Apartment | Tip Top | 8 PM | $5

• Isaac Cole Music | Twisted Bull Saloon | 9:30 PM | Free

• Creeping Night, Splintersm Darkeater | Mulligan’s Pub | 10 PM - 1 AM

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

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