🌱 Why GVSU is shutting down its popular Surplus Store this month

Good day Caledonia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why GVSU is shutting down its popular Surplus Store this month

Also on today's calendar: Story Time on the Farm and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
• Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Beloved GVSU Surplus Store Shuts Down After 13 Years (wgrd.com) — Grand Valley State University’s Surplus Store in Walker is closing for good on June 30 after 13 years, and the university is still working out a new process for handling surplus items. The closure has left regulars wondering about remaining inventory and future sustainability efforts, while a brief note hints that a new Goodwill store is on the way to Caledonia.
   

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📸 Around Caledonia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caledonia

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday June 3

• Butcher Block Social – Caledonia →
  Butcher Block Social, 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday June 4

• Multi Chamber Speed Networking 6/4/2026
  Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Tommy Brann's Steakhouse 4157 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
  7:30 am
• Story Time on the Farm →
  Deep Roots Produce, 8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto
  10:00 am
• KinderCamp - Juniors →
  Legacy Stables and Karin’s Horse Connection, 8001 Patterson Ave SE, Caledonia
  12:30 pm
• Celebration →
  FireRock Grille, 7177 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Caledonia
  3:00 pm
• Butcher Block Social – Caledonia →
  Butcher Block Social, 9900 Cherry Valley Ave SE, Caledonia
  7:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Public Safety Advisory Committee →
  Caledonia Charter Township, MI Calendar Caledonia, MI 49316
  5:00 pm

Thursday June 11

• Multi-Chamber Bay Pointe After Hours 6/11/26
  Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce At the Lakefront Pavilion directly adjacent to the lake. 11456 Marsh Road Shelbyville, MI 49344
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• Hot Mom Walk →
  Coffee Clubhouse LLC, 3858 52nd St SE, Kentwood
  10:00 am
• Volunteer Interest Mixer →
  Broad Leaf Brewery + Spirits, featuring Pickleball Social, Kentwood
  4:30 pm

Thursday June 4

• 1/2 Day of School~ Dismiss at 11:10am
  Nickels Intermediate Byron Center, MI 49315
• 6th Grade Rain Date Field Day
  Nickels Intermediate Byron Center, MI 49315

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Caledonia. Apply here.
• Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - MI in Caledonia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caledonia here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Kentwood

• Kentwood invites community to Kickoff to Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 6 (wktvjournal.org)
• Teen Fights Off Kidnapper. Police Say She's A Hero (iheart.com)
• USA TODAY Sports/PlayVS esports Super 25: Top-ranked HS esports teams since 2019 (usatoday.com)

Byron Center

• Novi leads five county teams in top 10 at D1 girls tennis finals (theoaklandpress.com)

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Ok Caledonia! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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