Good Day
Grand Rapids
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
Good morning, Grand Rapids. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unwind GR, a new yarn store founded by former art teachers May McCalmon and Sivan Bachar, is set to open in Grand Rapids, offering knitting and crochet classes, with a focus on community engagement and accessibility to fiber arts. MLive
- ➤ A new Bricks & Minifigs resale store focusing on Lego products is set to open in Grandville, MI, in spring 2025, heralding a family-run venture with a vision to foster community and creativity. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Wednesday morning in Grand Rapids at the intersection of East Beltline and Leonard Street. WOOD TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Theological Seminary is constructing a new 46-unit student housing complex with 103 bedrooms at 3300 Burton St. SE, aiming to enhance living conditions for its students. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Negotiations between Trinity Health and Aetna/Humana are stalled, potentially leading to higher costs for patients with these insurances in 2025. MLive
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Potionseller Concert
Potionseller is scheduled to perform at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI.
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The Nutcracker by Grand Rapids Ballet
The Grand Rapids Ballet presents a performance of The Nutcracker at DeVos Performance Hall, showcasing a classic holiday ballet.
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Once Upon a Christmas Time: A Holiday Princess Ball
An enchanting Christmas celebration featuring Tinker Bell and various princesses with activities, character appearances, and fundraising for children's charities.
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Straight No Chaser Holiday Concert
Straight No Chaser, a 10-man a cappella group known for their unique renditions of popular songs, will perform a holiday concert at DeVos Place.
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Sophia McIntosh Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Sophia McIntosh at The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids.
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Great Lakes Invitational Championship
The Great Lakes Invitational is a two-day, single-elimination hockey tournament hosted by Michigan Tech, featuring teams competing for the MacInnes Cup at Van Andel Arena.
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Grand Rapids New Year's Eve Bar Crawl
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a lively bar crawl featuring live DJs, champagne toasts, and exclusive drink specials at multiple venues in Grand Rapids.
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Board Game Meetup Night
A weekly gathering for board game enthusiasts to enjoy a variety of games, snacks, and good conversation at Grand Coney.
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Shelby Lentz Acoustic Performance at The Holiday Bar
Acclaimed singer Shelby Lentz will perform an acoustic show at The Holiday Bar, showcasing her powerful vocal talents.
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Midwest Skies! Featuring Jenn's Apartment
Midwest Skies! will perform live at Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill in Grand Rapids.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.
~ Maya Angelou
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