🌱 See what workers uncovered in the ceiling of Big Rapids Theater
Big Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Big Rapids! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what workers uncovered in the ceiling of Big Rapids Theater
- How Big Rapids’ Katke course is shaping this NCAA golf showdown
Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 33 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cool, temps: high: 55, low: 31.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 52 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Big Rapids Theater renovation uncovers hidden treasures (ourmidland.com) — Big Rapids Theater on South Michigan Avenue is back in action, revealing decades-old projectors, candy boxes, and newspapers during its renovation after years of closure. A Ferris State student has documented the discoveries and ongoing upgrades, while the theater already shows films in two auditoriums and plans to combine the remaining screens into one larger space. 
• Gorillas 19th After Second Day of Regional (pittstategorillas.com) — Big Rapids’ Katke Golf Course is hosting the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central men’s golf regional, where Pittsburg State sits 19th at +41 after Friday’s second round. Grand Valley State leads the field, with teams and individuals teeing off again Saturday morning as they chase coveted spots in the national championship later this month.
📸 Around Big Rapids
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★ Featured events ★
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Sawmill Saloon – Big Rapids →
Sawmill Saloon, 1003 Maple St, Big Rapids
7:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Middle School Track & Field Meet
Big Rapids Public Schools Kent City, MI 49330, USA
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Girls JV Tennis vs Sparta High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 21175 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids MI 49307
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Boys JV Baseball vs Grant High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 21175 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids MI 49307
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Girls Varsity Softball @ Grant High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 331 E State Rd, Grant MI 49327-8504, Grant MI 49327-8504
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Boys Varsity Baseball @ Grant High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 331 E State Rd, Grant MI 49327-8504, Grant MI 49327-8504
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Girls JV Softball @ Traverse City West High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 5376 North Long Lake Road, Traverse City Michigan 49684
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Boys JV Baseball vs Hesperia High School
Big Rapids Public Schools 21175 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids MI 49307
4:00 pm
Monday May 11
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gemini Moon live at Quinn's →
Quinn's Music Store, 210 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids
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Hesperia JV Softball @ Morley Stanwood →
Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
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Ravenna Varsity Baseball @ Morley Stanwood →
Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
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Chippewa Hills Varsity Softball @ Morley Stanwood →
Morley Stanwood High School, 4700 Northland Dr, Morley
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
Tuesday May 12
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for meat clerk part time in Big Rapids. Apply here.
- Fabiano Brothers, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser (Big Rapids, MI) in Big Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Rapids here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakeview
- All-Macomb County Boys Swim and Dive Team has a youthful feel and is built for the future (macombdaily.com)
Baldwin
- From idea to action: Get Started program inspiring new business owners (shorelinemedia.net)
- LAKE COUNTY TRIAL COURT: Register of Actions, for April 14-28 (lakecountystar.com)
Newaygo
- Shelby tops Newaygo 2-0 in nonconference girls soccer matchup (oceanacountypress.com)
- Today's Forecast: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy, spotty P.M. shower (fox17online.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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