Good Day
Grand Rapids
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, cyclists endured nearly 80-degree heat and 20 mile per hour winds during the Gran Fondo Race, which began at 8 a.m. outside Van Andel Arena and stretched from downtown to the lakeshore. The event featured over 1,000 riders of all ages and aimed to raise $125,000 for local Mary Free Bed programs (wheelchair and adaptive sports, recreational therapy, and Mary Free Beds Kids). WOOD TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A six-year-old drowned in Millennium Park at 1415 Maynard Ave. SW after being reported missing in the water while supervised by family members; police, fire and marine units searched the area but could not revive the child. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
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2025 STEM Summer Camp
1-4 p.m. — Amped Virtual Reality — Snack included — Kids explore STEM through fun, hands-on activities and virtual reality experiences.
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Mastering the Poetic Figure or Portrait Workshop
10 AM – 4 PM — Franciscan Life Process Center — $570 — Explore poetic techniques to enhance emotional resonance in your creative works.
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Pepper Concert
8 p.m. — Elevation — Tickets required — Experience the Kona Dub-Rock sound from Hawaii's reggae-rock ambassadors.
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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Stache — Ticket prices vary — Experience the passion and energy of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as they perform fan favorites and powerful messages.
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Art of Gardening Class at Fulton Street Market
12-1 p.m. — Fulton Street Market — Free entry — Explore seasonal produce through scavenger hunts and engage with market vendors.
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Visser Family YMCA Buck Creek Run
12-2 p.m. — 3535 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville, MI — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the 4th of July with a community fun run in Grandville.
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Vintage and Handmade Marketplace
11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Grand Rapids Downtown Market — Free entry — Discover 60+ vintage and handmade vendors while enjoying live music and tasty treats.
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2025 Frederick Meijer Gardens Experience
8:15 AM – 7:30 PM — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park — $125 — Experience the beauty and artistry of nature in a world-class botanical garden.
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Virtual Reality Experience
1 PM – 6 PM — Amped Virtual Reality — Ticket required — Dive into an hour of exciting virtual reality adventures with friends.
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Reeds Lake Trailblazer 5K
8:30-10:00 a.m. — East Grand Rapids Community Center — Registration required — Experience a scenic 5K run with medal awards for top finishers in various age categories.
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