Good Day
Grand Rapids
Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Top Trumps, in collaboration with Hasbro, is calling for Grand Rapids' landmark and business nominations for the upcoming Monopoly: Grand Rapids Edition set to launch in fall 2025. FOX 17
- ➤ Fredrik Meijer Gardens debuts a one-mile holiday light show called Enlighten, featuring seasonal activities until Jan. 4, with tickets priced between $10 to $24. WOOD TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen Grand Rapids area elementary schools, including top-ranked Byron Center Public Schools' Brown Elementary, are featured in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 list of Michigan's best public elementary schools. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ottawa County commissioners allocated $981,740 in ARPA funds to enhance its veteran affairs department with additional staff and renovations. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ferris State's football team secured a historic 78-17 win over Central Oklahoma, advancing to the regional finals with a record playoff scoring and 638 total offensive yards. MLive
- ➤ The Grand Rapids Griffins suffered a significant 5-2 defeat against the Chicago Wolves, being outshot 38-13 during the second game of their three-game weekend series. MLive
- ➤ Joe Snively and Dominik Shine lead Grand Rapids Griffins to a 6-4 victory over Cleveland Monsters, marking a significant win after a previous loss and ending Cleveland's 10-game winning streak. MLive
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Christkindl Markt 2024 - Grand Rapids Downtown Market
The second annual Christkindl Markt features over 60 artisan vendors, holiday entertainment, traditional beverages, and outdoor curling rinks at the Downtown Market.
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Concert featuring Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps
Experience an evening of music with Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps at Midtown GR in Grand Rapids.
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Cats – The Musical
Experience the captivating musical 'Cats' performed at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, showcasing a collection of whimsical feline characters and enchanting music.
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Whitey Morgan Live Concert
Whitey Morgan, known for his modern outlaw country sound, will perform live at The Intersection, showcasing his evolution in the country music scene after 15 years of relentless touring.
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Divine Service for the Second Sunday of Advent at Messiah Lutheran Church
The Divine Service at Messiah Lutheran Church features a traditional worship experience with Bible readings, prayer, and live-streaming options for attendees.
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Great Lakes Expo Featuring Treffler Organic Machinery
Attendees can explore Treffler Organic Machinery and its applications for mechanical weed control at booth #909 during the Great Lakes Expo.
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Preschool Christmas Service at Messiah Lutheran Church
The event features preschool children sharing Bible stories, poems, songs, and carols to celebrate the Christmas message of love and joy, along with refreshments afterward.
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Christkindl Markt 2024 at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
The second annual Christkindl Markt features over 60 artisan food and gift vendors, traditional holiday entertainment, and various festive activities at West Michigan’s largest Christmas village.
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Indiana Mad Ants vs. Grand Rapids Gold
The Grand Rapids Gold will face off against the Indiana Mad Ants at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Cats Musical Performance
The renowned musical 'Cats' will be performed at the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre on December 14, 2024.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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