Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Volunteers spent the day at Devos Place packing backpacks with school supplies for Kent County students during the annual Big Backpack Build event.

The effort will distribute more than 12,500 backpacks plus over 4,100 pairs of shoes to help students start school on the right foot.

Grand Rapids held a public comment meeting Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall's 9th floor where residents gave feedback on a plan to use drones to capture high-resolution images of parking areas from 300 to 400 feet above for a study costing about $180,000—officials said no identifiable details would be collected.

Georgetown Township leaders are reviewing options to replace Ottawa County sheriff’s paramedic E-units in the Jenison area—these units were phased out due to staffing challenges.

They will decide among proposals from Life EMS and the township fire department by September and aim to have a new service in place by late spring 2026.

Visitors at University of Michigan Health-West’s community clinic in Wyoming now have free access to naloxone – an opioid overdose reversal drug – from a new vending machine installed in the waiting area.

The machine was provided by the Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network and will supply kits at no cost through the state’s health department.

The Last Call Band

7-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — $6.63 — Enjoy an evening of Americana music with The Last Call Band in a cozy venue.

Eddie Gossling Comedy Show

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Ticket prices available — Enjoy a night of laughter with Eddie Gossling's stand-up performance.

Eddie Gossling Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dr. Grins Comedy Club — Tickets available — Laugh along with Eddie Gossling as he delivers his hilarious takes on life.

Imminent Sonic Destruction Concert

7-11 p.m. — The Pyramid Scheme — Entry cost varies — Experience a night of music with Whirlwind by Entransient and emotional lyrical storytelling.

The Pink Stones Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill — Check for cover — Experience the unique blend of honkytonk, trucker anthems, and gospel from The Pink Stones.

Member Nights at John Ball Zoo

6-8 p.m. — John Ball Zoo — Membership required — Enjoy exclusive member activities including zip lines, ropes courses, and special animal events.

Conversations, Un-Corked: Chapter IV - The Iconic Wines of Emidio Pepe

7-9 p.m. — Grand Vin — $125 per person — Experience the elegance of Emidio Pepe’s wines with unique tastings and gourmet charcuterie.

Moms with Moms Gathering

10-11 a.m. — Allendale Township Library — Free coffee and tea — Connect and bond with fellow mothers while children play.

Small Foreign Festival

4:20-10:20 a.m. — Sullivan Field — Free entry — Celebrate summer with art, music, food, and a lively artist market in Grand Rapids.

JP & The Energy Live Performance

6 PM – 12 AM — The Score Restaurant & Sports Bar — Cover charge TBA — Enjoy a lively night with modern pop music and nostalgic throwbacks from up-and-coming band JP & The Energy.