Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🏘️ Community
The UnderGRound recently opened in Wyoming to offer soccer training, boxing, basketball, breakdancing, hip-hop, and art programs for local youth and families.
Founders Michael Dublis and Salvatore Vilardi say the hub will help grow grassroots sports as Grand Rapids gears up for professional soccer.
💼 Business
Klein Cider Mill and Market (2151 10 Mile Rd. NW, Sparta) has pressed award-winning apple cider made from a mix of older apple varieties for more than 20 years, and it now sells pumpkins, apples, and local treats each fall.
🎭 Culture
Rumi’s Garden opened two months ago at 2222 44th St. SE and serves Afghan dishes that honor traditional communal dining through hearty platters and shared experiences — owner Ali Mohsini built the furnishings himself to offer a comfortable, culturally rich space.
🎓 Education
Sixteen candidates are running for seats on the nine-member Grand Rapids Board of Education in the upcoming Nov.
3 election. Fifteen candidates are competing for nonpartisan, four-year seats, while one candidate runs unopposed for a partial term ending Dec. 31 — a contest that offers voters a range of educational and community perspectives.
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