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📍 USPS building becomes affordable housing | January 24th, 2025

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LeQwane Lynch
January 24, 2025

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Hello, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News — the best email that you’ll receive on any given Friday. Other than a confirmation your paycheck was deposited- of course.

In today’s email, I talk about Kent County’s poetry competition, new affordable housing, and LaughFest’s kickoff details.

Along with a bunch of fun things to do if you have time off this weekend.

I hope you enjoy today’s read. And thanks for your continued support.

~LeQwane L.

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A briefing of local news that matters

Community

Local poetry competition kicks off

Grab your pen. The 57th annual Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition is starting to accept entries on February 1st. The competition is open to all Kent County residents (age 5 and up). And will award winners with the opportunity to have their work published and receive a cash prize. | Learn more about the competition here

Recreation

State campground fee increases

State campground fees are expected to see their first price hike in 3 years. The DNR recently released an announcement that Michigan’s campgrounds will get a raise from $4 to $10 (depending on location and amenities). While overnight lodging rates will go from $60 to $120 per night. The increase will help fund the park’s operations and continued improvements. | Read more on the rate changes here

Housing

More affordable housing is on the way

A local organization is building affordable housing on the SE side of town. The ICCF Community Homes org. announced it has taken on a $4.2M project to build 15 apartments out of the old post office at 2017 Eastern. The housing project is currently underway. And set to be complete around 2027. The units will only be rented to locals making 30% to 120% of the neighborhood’s median income with priority going to residents already in the area. | Read the full story here

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😂 LaughFest is kicking off soon

Grand Rapid’s annual comedy festival is starting soon. And tickets are finally on sale. The festival runs from March 5th - 9th and has 40+ shows at venues across town. You can check out the free and featured shows here.

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What’s Happening?

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Featured Event

📍 The DAAC
📅 February 2nd
⌚ 12 PM - 4 PM

Learn how to create your own unique Tree Sculpture using copper wire and gemstone chips. Unleash your inner arborist and create a masterpiece that will truly grow on you.

This event is hosted by the local 8+ year artisans/ crafters behind The Rusted Rabbit — if you love crafts, this class is for you.

Friday, January 24th

Saturday, January 25th

  • Orchid Show | Frederik Meijer Gardens | 10 AM - 5 PM | Free

  • WoW Ice breaker | Rosa Parks Circle | 12 PM - 5 PM | Free | Watch giant ice sculptures be carved live

  • WoW Fire & Ice | Rosa Parks Circle | 6 PM - 10 PM | Free | Watch performances from a fire skater, dancers, figure skaters, and more

  • PBR - Pendleton Whisky | Van Andel Arena | (Fri - Sat) 7 PM - 10 PM | Starting at $27 | Good ole-fashion bull riding

Sunday, January 26th

Live Music

Friday, January 24th

Saturday, January 25th

Sunday, January 26th

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

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