🌱 How Byron Center softball kept its grip on first place

Coffee in hand, Byron Center? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Byron Center softball kept its grip on first place

Also on today's calendar: Covenant Christian Boys JV Volleyball @ Byron Center and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 3 feet, but can not walk... 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and cool, temps: high: 57, low: 35.
• Tuesday: Rain in the afternoon, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• First place on the line - Reeths-Puffer softball splits doubleheader with Byron Center (shorelinemedia.net) — Byron Center’s softball team held onto first place in the OK Green by splitting a key home doubleheader with Reeths-Puffer, including a 17-7 win in Game 2. The Rockets briefly tied Byron Center atop the standings with a 4-2 Game 1 victory, but now must sweep Jenison and hope Byron Center stumbles to share the conference title.
   

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📸 Around Byron Center

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Byron Center

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday May 12

• Student Artist Market at Everett's Gardens →
  Everett's Gardens, 240 84th St SE, Byron Center
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday May 11

• Band Concert~NIS Gym
  Nickels Intermediate Byron Center, MI 49315
  7:00 pm

Tuesday May 12

• Protect Young Eyes
  Byron Center High School Byron Center, MI 49315
  5:30 pm
• Band Collage Concert Night @ VSFAC
  Byron Center West Middle Byron Center, MI 49315
  7:00 pm
• OrchExtra Collage Concert Night @ VSFAC
  Byron Center West Middle Byron Center, MI 49315
  7:00 pm
• Jazz Band Collage Concert Night @ VSFAC
  Byron Center West Middle Byron Center, MI 49315
  7:00 pm
• Dolce Music Collage Concert @ VSFAC
  Byron Center West Middle Byron Center, MI 49315
  7:00 pm

Wednesday May 13

• Covenant Christian Boys JV Volleyball @ Byron Center →
  Byron Center High School, 8500 Burlingame Ave SW, Byron Center
  5:00 pm

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📣 Byron Center Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday May 10

• Tip Top Bike Night →
  Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, 760 Butterworth St SW, Grand Rapids
  5:00 pm
• Slumber Party →
  The Pyramid Scheme, 68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids
  7:00 pm

Monday May 11

• Lowell Senior High School
  Kentwood Public Schools East Kentwood HS - EKHS Tennis Courts
  4:00 pm
• Battle of the Woods
  Kentwood Public Schools East Kentwood HS - EKHS Falcon Stadium
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Alan B. Miller Medical Center posted a job opening for Hospital Housekeeper/Environmental Service Full Time in Byron Center. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Cook in Byron Center. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Byron Center here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wyoming

• 16 improved, 12 got worse: How safe is your Michigan hospital? (mlive.com)
• Former Wayland schools principal wins historical award - (townbroadcast.com)

Grandville

• Calvin Christian Schools Spanish immersion program prepares students for bilingual futures (fox17online.com)
• Here Are MI's Most Dangerous Cities For Car Accidents: Report (patch.com)

Kentwood

• Family seeks answers, safety improvements after teen's fatal hit-and-run in Kentwood (wzzm13.com)
• Kristen Kish talks Michigan comfort food on 'Live With Kelly and Mark' (detroitnews.com)

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Ok Byron Center! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A yard Stick... (Thank you Dan S. for sending it in!)
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