š± How Artworksā $30K campaign could shape Big Rapidsā arts future
Big Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Big Rapids! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Artworksā $30K campaign could shape Big Rapidsā arts future
- What youāll find inside Ferris Stateās new Jim Crow Museum
- See how Big Rapids dominated Grant under the Friday night lights
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.
- Sunday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 64, low: 42.
- Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 58 and low of 34 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Artworks launches 10-week Big Rapids fundraising campaign with $30K goal (ourmidland.com) ā Artworks in downtown Big Rapids has launched a ten-week āSeason After Seasonā fundraising campaign to support local exhibitions, childrenās programs, outreach, building improvements, and its endowment. With a $30,000 goal and a dollar-for-dollar match from major supporters, donations during the campaign will go twice as far toward sustaining arts and humanities in the community. 
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ā¢ Jim Crow Museum opens to the public (fsutorch.com) ā Big Rapids residents can now visit the newly opened Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery on the Ferris State campus, a 26,000-square-foot facility at 825 Campus Drive. The $22 million museum, free for Ferris students and faculty and low-cost for visitors, houses more than 30,000 artifacts and aims to confront racism while educating the campus and wider community. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Michigan high school football final scores from Friday, Oct. 2 (manisteenews.com) ā Big Rapids football fans can celebrate a big win, with the Cardinals topping Grant 57ā27 in Friday nightās Week 6 action. The statewide roundup also shows how other Michigan programs fared, offering context for conference races and potential playoff positioning. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Big Rapids
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour ā
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
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Tennis (Boys V) @ Rockford High School
Rockford High School
4:00 pm -
Boys Varsity Soccer
Big Rapids High School, 21175 15 Mile Rd, Big Rapids
6:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 7A) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
4:00 pm -
Girls 7/8th Volleyball @ Tri County Middle School
Big Rapids High School, 21338 Kendaville Rd., Howard City
4:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 7B) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
4:00 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 8A) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
5:30 pm -
Connected by the River: Annual Celebration and Fundraiser ā
David L. Eisler Center at Ferris State University, 805 Campus Dr, Big Rapids
5:30 pm -
Volleyball (Girls F) @ Tri County Senior High School
Tri County Senior High School
5:30 pm -
Volleyball (Girls 8B) @ Tri County Middle School
Tri County Middle School
5:30 pm -
Fundraising Gala - Papa's Place ā
The Peaks Event Center, 11515 Northland Dr, Big Rapids
5:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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š Events Nearby
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Boys Varsity Soccer: vs TBA
Reed City High School Soccer Field
5:00 pm -
Girls Freshman Volleyball: @ Chippewa Hills High School
Chippewa Hills High School Gym - High School
4:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All children should be tested for lead at ages 1 and 2.
If theyāve never been tested, they should get a test by age 6. Learn more about blood lead testing at Michigan.gov/MiLeadSafe. (Nextdoor )
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Big Rapids. Apply here.
- Maurices posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Manager - Full-Time in Big Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Big Rapids here.
š Nearby News
Mecosta
- Historic Big Rapids Old Jail clears state review for national listing (theheraldreview.com)
- NEWS NUGGETS: Candy donations, volunteers, corn mazes and quilts (theheraldreview.com)
- Lace up for Big Rapids' Skeleton Skurry 5K on Halloween (bigrapidsnews.com)
Baldwin
- Baldwin Panthers cap historic homecoming with 52-14 win (lakecountystar.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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