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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Meals on Wheels hosted its 4th annual March for Meals on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Grant Pavilion in Millennium Park, offering a timed 5k run—complete with prizes—and a two-mile community walk with a food-themed costume contest and virtual race option to help raise money for delivering fresh meals to seniors in West Michigan. The fundraiser aimed to reach a $1.3 million goal to support over 6,000 seniors served by the organization. WOOD TV
- ➤ Byron Township board voted on March 10 to close Whistlestop Dog Park on the first day of May after two residents raised noise concerns—sparking a petition with over 1,800 signatures to keep it open. Supporters will attend the meeting on April 14 at 5:30 p.m.—hoping to reverse the decision and avoid similar closures of community spaces. FOX 17
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four students were hurt when a Grand Rapids Civic Theatre bus carrying teachers and staff veered off Interstate 96 near Kent Street in Portland Township at 6:54 a.m. Saturday— the bus was on a college field trip to Ohio. FOX 17
- ➤ Kent County deputies investigated a head-on crash near 10 Mile Road NE and the Belmont Bypass in Algoma Township where a sedan hit a motorhome early Saturday morning, killing driver Karsen Soulia and injuring the motorhome driver. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Township's century-old Sweetland Candies now offers a full range of hand-dipped chocolates and Easter treats, including Swedish Egg candy and Easter bunnies — with its signature Seafoam candy in special packaging. The family-run shop welcomes local customers Monday through Saturday and features a coffee bar serving in-house roasted coffee. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local Indigenous educator Angeline Kelsey 'Naw Kay o Say' Yob is honored with a new mural installed in a downtown alley between the Children's Museum and The Apartment Lounge that shows her work in community activism and Native education. The artwork was created by artist Alan Compo as part of the Women’s Way Initiative — a project that began in 2020 to highlight minority women leaders. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 29th, over 100 protesters gathered in the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas near a Tesla Supercharger in Portage and a Tesla showroom in Kentwood as part of the national 'Tesla Takedown' demonstrations against Elon Musk. Organizers said they aimed to hurt his finances without causing damage—staying on public roads to protest peacefully. WOOD TV
- ➤ State Rep. Ann Bollin said in a 'To The Point' segment on March 29 that Lansing is developing a new budget plan that requires legislative projects to have sponsors for better transparency and accountability—drawing comparisons to managing a family budget—and she noted that the approach has received positive feedback from constituents. WOOD TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Valley State women's basketball team won its second Division II national championship by defeating Cal State Dominguez Hills 70—58 on Friday at UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse in Pittsburgh. The win marked the program's first national title since 2006—adding the 30th championship for the school. MLive
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Jeffrey Lewis Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience an exciting night with Jeffrey Lewis and opening acts Voltage, Grasping Straws, and SHRiNK.
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Lenten Prayer Services
11 a.m. & 7 p.m. — Messiah Lutheran Church — Soup Supper available — Experience Lenten meditations with prayer and song, focusing on The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Emma Bieniewicz Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets — Enjoy an evening with Emma Bieniewicz, Harlow, and The Skinny Limbs at this vibrant venue.
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60 Minutes of Virtual Reality Experience
April 4-27 — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Immerse yourself in traditional VR or collaborate in multiplayer escape rooms for a thrilling hour of fun.
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Grand Rapids Rise vs. Vegas Thrill
7-11 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Check out this exciting matchup between the Grand Rapids Rise and the Vegas Thrill.
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Headband Henny Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Headband Henny, Motion Sick, Griff Paws, and Daniel Brock.
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Grand Rapids Woodcock Walk 2025
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Luton Park - Prairie Overlook Parking Lot — Registration required — Experience a unique outdoor birdwatching event with a limited number of participants.
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Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Show
9:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. — Rogers Plaza Town Center — Free entry — Explore museum-quality exhibits and get hands-on with geode cracking and artisan displays.
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Andrew Orolfo Live Comedy Show
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a night of laughter with Filipino American comedian Andrew Orolfo, a San Francisco comedy staple.
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FACS Concert Night
7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Buy tickets online — Experience live music with FACS, Kind Beast, and Harper Kill in a vibrant venue.
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