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Grand Rapids
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ GR Skate & Event Center in Kentwood has launched Sensory Sundays to provide a calm, low-capacity skating event for children with special needs — the next session is scheduled for the first Sunday in May. FOX 17
- ➤ Second Chance Cats of West Michigan is hosting its fourth Spring Egg Hunt on Friday, April 3 at its office on Knapp Street. Community members can search for eggs alongside adoptable cats (no pre-registration is required) and are encouraged to bring a basket with a suggested donation. FOX 17
- ➤ TwoGuys Brewing in Wyoming is honored by American Legion Post 154 for providing nearly 8,000 free meals since November. The Paynes received a plaque (and financial support) to help continue their community meals program. FOX 17
- ➤ Cascade Library in Cascade Township is hosting a week of spring break events for families, starting today with Prank You Very Much at 10 a.m. plus free retro arcade games on April 3-4 and craft activities later in the week. Registration details are available online. FOX 17
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gaslight Village’s historic ice cream shop Jersey Junction is open Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. after delays for repairs caused by cold weather—its vintage decor featuring a model train circling the ceiling now charms locals. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students run Fountain Hill Brewery — a taproom in the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center used for GRCC’s brewing program — and it opens today for three hours with draft beers and light snacks that let visitors taste student-made brews and learn taproom management. MLive
- ➤ Grand Rapids Public Schools recommended not renewing deputy superintendent Dr. Brandy Lovelady Mitchell’s contract beyond June 30 after staff complaints raised concerns + she remains on leave and will meet with the school board later this month. FOX 17
- ➤ Camp Invention is a summer STEM camp teaching young students to be inventors + entrepreneurs starting Aug. 3 at Allendale Middle School where local educators lead modules in science and technology. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Township is upgrading its 11 emergency warning sirens as part of a county initiative so that officials can activate alarms individually (rather than alerting all residents at once). The upgrade will finish in mid-summer and is designed to improve alert accuracy for those outdoors. FOX 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A flag-raising at Corewell Health’s Children's Hospital marked the start of National Donate Life Month, highlighting organ donation’s impact. Deborah Wyant will host a fundraising event on April 25 from 6-8 p.m. at the Muskegon Eagles building (6th and Western) to honor her daughter. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Maggie Rothstein, a West Ottawa scholar athlete on the girls tennis team that won seven straight regional championships, has overcome extreme prematurity to excel in sports and academics+ volunteers at Premier Tennis Center to support para players. She plans to study nursing at the University of Michigan. ABC 13
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Candlelight - 90s Hip-Hop on Strings
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Wealthy Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the essence of 90s hip-hop reimagined through strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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Hot In Herre: 2000s Dance Party
9 PM – 12 AM — Elevation — Entry details not specified — Relive the 2000s with top hits and nostalgic vibes from your favorite artists.
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Annual Easter Brunch Buffet
10 AM – 4 PM — Reds at Thousand Oaks — Adults $39, Children 5–12 $16 — Indulge in a delightful array of breakfast favorites and holiday specialties.
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The Lion King Stage Musical
7:30-9:30 p.m. — DeVos Performance Hall — Tickets available — Experience the breathtaking artistry and unforgettable music of this award-winning Broadway classic.
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Broadway Rave - Musical Theater Dance Party
7:30 p.m. — The Stache — Cost varies — Dance the night away to Broadway hits and connect with fellow theater lovers.
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Katy on Keys at Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar
8 PM - 12 AM — Mojo's Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant — Cover charge may apply — Experience powerhouse vocals and a fun atmosphere with Katy on Keys at this lively dueling piano event.
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Full Moon Sound Bath Experience
6-9 p.m. — The Big Room — Reserve your spot — Experience grounding and deep relaxation under the full moon with intentional sound healing.
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Quintet Revelations by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
7:30-10:30 p.m. — St. Cecilia Music Center — Ticket info not provided — Experience the power and richness of a piano quintet featuring works from renowned composers across centuries.
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Rivertown Races (10 km)
8 p.m. — Millennium Park — Registration fee — Experience a scenic 10km race amidst the beauty of Grand Rapids' largest urban park.
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We Them Ones Comedy Tour
8:00-10:00 p.m. — Van Andel Arena — Ticket info available — Experience a night of laughter with headliner Mike Epps and a stellar lineup of comedians.
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Join the Grand Rapids ONE, TWO, SEVEN Short Film Team
Do you wanna support a GR film production made-up of a Michigan cast & crew? Follow and make a pledge to the ONE, TWO, SEVEN Seed&Spark page - an original comedic and heartwarming short film shooting this May.
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