Good morning, Grand Rapids. I’m LeQwane and this is Calder News.
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~LeQwane L.
The Digest
A briefing of local news that matters
Outdoors
Deer Season Opens
Ready for some venison? Firearm deer season kicked off this weekend. The DNR sent out safety reminders that hunters should wear orange, report harvests within 72 hours, and get permission before crossing private land. | Read more
City
Zoning Updates in Wyoming
Wyoming is exploring zoning changes that would let thousands of older homes add renovations, expansions, and garages that previously were not allowed. The proposal would give residents more flexibility to update their homes instead of moving out. The final vote on the proposal is still months away, but locals and leaders are excited for the changes. | Read more
Roadwork
The on-ramp at US-131 southbound at Market Avenue downtown will be closed between 7 AM - 3 PM all day this week.
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Talk Of The Town
🍬 Red Kettles Around Town
Over the weekend, The Salvation Army launched this year’s Red Kettle campaign. The program launched in the 1890s and requests donations to suppor those in need.
🐟 Late Night Street Food
On Friday, The Sovengard is hosting its final late-night street food event with Kaffeine Place. There will be Korean street food, live music, a dance floor, and soju cocktails.
Talking Shop
💿 The Full Circle Record Shop → A vinyl, record, and CD shop is opening soon on 28th Street. The store is currently looking to buy used products for its launch.
🥤 McAlister’s Deli → McAlister’s Deli is set to open at 3120 Alpine (near the Target, Panera, and old Toys R Us) today. This will be the company’s 5th location in West Michigan.
What’s Happening?
Monday, November 17th
Women’s Only DIY Workshop: Tools & Basic Electrical | Home Repair Service | 6 PM | Free
Tuesday, November 18th
Tots & Coffee Club | GR Children’s Museum | 9 AM - 11 AM | Admission
Rolling Stones Vinyl Night | Speciation Cellars | 4 PM | Free
FALL-ing for Flavors | New Holland Distilling | 6 PM | $63
Holiday Ornaments! Paint Pouring | Thornapple Brewing | 6 PM | $35
US History, Filiam, and Fashion Trivia | Fratelli’s Kitchen & Bar | 6:30 PM | $22
Wednesday, November 19th
CHRISTKINDL MARKT | Downtown Market | All day | Free
Man V. Machine | Dog Story Theatre | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | $20
Corewell Healthy Community Resource Fair | The Rapid | 12 PM - 3 PM | Free
Midtown Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting | 7 Monks | 6:30 PM | Free
Boots & Beats | Villa Bar & Banquet | 8 PM | $10
All Week
Ballroom Knights with Julia | Villa Bar & Banquet | (Monday - Monday) 6 PM | Free
Various family/ individual events | Local Library | Free | Check out 30+ recurring or one-off events are being hosted at your local public library this week
Live Music
Tuesday, November 18th
The River Rogues Jazz Band | Park Church | 12:15 PM | $7
A Killer’s Confession & Dogma | The Stache | 6 PM | $15+
Southall | Elevation | 7 PM | $25
Irish Session - Keala Venema | The Stray | 7 PM | Free
Joy Oladokun | St. Cecilia Music Center | 7:30 PM | $25+
Wednesday, November 19th
Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos | Downtown Market | 6 PM | Free
Saintseneca, Radiator Hospital, Vagabonds | The Pyramid Scheme | 8 PM | $23
*Shows are subject to change, but that’s show biz.
Outside The Plaza
Quick hits of news from cities around Grand Rapids
That’s All For Today…
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