Good Day
Grand Rapids
Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
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Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ball Park Floral, a local West Side Grand Rapids business, marks its 120th anniversary. WOOD TV
- ➤ Grand Rapids City Commissioners approved a $800 million project for three new high-rises to enhance city skyline and contribute $8.5 million to affordable housing. ABC 13
- ➤ West Michigan announces a series of holiday events including parades, tree lightings, and concerts, starting December 2024. WOOD TV
- ➤ Michigan Veteran Homes in Grand Rapids is seeking monetary donations and specific items to enhance veterans' quality of life during the holiday season. FOX 17
- ➤ Toys for Tots is gearing up to distribute thousands of toys to children in West Michigan from an Amway warehouse, aiming to surpass last year's distribution to 11,500 kids. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Cedar Springs Public Schools employee was charged with soliciting inappropriate images of students and child sexually abusive activity. WOOD TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Grand Rapids City Commission's Committee approved a $565 million tax incentive for a significant riverfront development project by Fulmar Property Holdings, amidst discussions on its public benefit and affordable housing contribution. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Photos with Santa
Meet Santa Claus and get your photos taken at the Grand Rapids Public Museum! Enjoy a morning of family holiday fun with a free planetarium show, hot chocolate and coffee, and holiday activities throughout the Museum.
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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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Annual High School Lifeline Christmas Dinner
High School Lifeline gathers for a festive Christmas dinner featuring small group discussions, singing carols, and a student-led teaching.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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