Good morning, Grand Rapids.

Great Lakes Brass will hold two live recording sessions this weekend—Saturday, Sept.

19 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m.—at Green Frog photo studio, inviting fans to help create 'A Love Letter to New Orleans'. Tickets are limited to 50 per show at $30.

ArtPrize 2026 kicks off on Sept.

18 when the Earth Harp spans 250 feet across the Pearl Street Bridge for a night of live music, immersive performances, and fireworks (9:30 p.m.) downtown. The event will draw over one million visitors.

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan marks Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept.

15 to Oct. 15 by showcasing Latino culture and contributions in Grand Rapids; the center offers support in education, workforce, and language services to all residents (as it has done for decades).

West Michigan Works hosted a hiring event at North Kent Connect featuring 11 companies seeking to fill open positions.

The event offered job seekers in-person meetings with employers plus boosted confidence in transferring skills.

Corewell Health filed a letter of intent outlining its $1.3B expansion of Butterworth Hospital at the Michigan Street NE and Barclay Avenue NE site, with $793 million assigned to construction.

The project will begin in summer 2027 and open in 2031 following bond financing and state approval.

Thousands of middle school students visited Tech Week Grand Rapids on Tuesday at the Gerald R.

Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Community College, testing electronics, robotics and computers and exploring a custom Metaverse experience from companies including Amway and Steelcase.

Ottawa County Parks (using prescribed burns) will host a controlled burn demonstration at Hemlock Crossing (a park in West Olive) on Sept.

23 from 12 to 3 p.m. The free event will show how fire restores native habitats and may be rescheduled to Oct. 9 if weather conditions require.

Northland Drive in Plainfield Township will close to all traffic after rush hour on Friday, Sept.

25 through Monday, Oct. 5 to allow construction crews to install a pedestrian tunnel & a half-mile paved trail that improve the Grand River Greenway network for safer pedestrian and cyclist routes.

Water Tower Place LLC plans market-rate rental apartments on 2.7 acres near Fuller Ave and Knapp St on the Northeast Side, with construction slated to begin in summer 2027 + the project will combine a private lot with a half-acre of city property near the Auburn Hills Water Tower pending final approval.

Registration is now open for the 50th annual Amway River Bank Run in Grand Rapids, set for Saturday, May 8, 2027, featuring 25K, 10K, 5K, and wheelchair events to raise funds for local charities.

Organizers report over $2.4 million has been raised since 2009 (a notable milestone).

Canfield Clean Air for a Cause

Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.

Canfield Clean Air for a Cause

Canfield Plumbing & Heating invites West Michigan residents to help a local family breathe easier through Clean Air for a Cause. Now through September 21, 2026, nominate a deserving household to receive a whole-home indoor air quality upgrade valued at up to $10,000, including equipment and professional installation. Self-nominations are welcome, and no purchase is necessary. Visit Canfield’s Clean Air for a Cause page to learn more and submit a nomination.

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