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East Grand Rapids, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello East Grand Rapids! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ready to stroll Gaslight Village’s first-ever fine art fair?
  • East Grand Rapids grad shares why she chose engineering at Butler
  • How East Grand Rapids families are dodging summer’s steep power rates

Also on today's calendar: Ache in the Blooming and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: A t-storm; breezy, very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Inaugural art fair set to take place in East Grand Rapids (fox17online.com) — East Grand Rapids is hosting its first juried outdoor fine art fair in Gaslight Village from June 5–7, featuring 100 artists, live music, and hands-on art activities. Local restaurants will serve food and drinks, admission is free, and residents can find full details at egrfineartfair.org.
   

2. Meet the Class of 2030: Charlotte Mulder (butler.edu) — An East Grand Rapids native, Charlotte Mulder, is heading to Butler University to study mechanical engineering after completing the rigorous International Baccalaureate program in high school. She credits her dad’s engineering career and childhood trips to Butler basketball games for inspiring her path, and encourages other local students to keep an open mind while finding a college that fits their needs.
   

3. As summer electricity rates return, families look for ways to cut costs (fox17online.com) — East Grand Rapids households are facing sharply higher weekday afternoon electricity rates under Consumers Energy’s summer pricing, pushing many to shift chores and rethink air conditioning use. Local experts share practical tips like attic insulation, thermostat adjustments, and whole-home energy plans that could trim bills by up to 30%, helping families stretch summer budgets without sacrificing comfort.
   

4. 5 champions headline Grand Rapids-area boys track 2026 all-state honorees (mlive.com) — Grand Rapids-area boys track athletes shined at the state finals, including an East Grand Rapids 3,200-meter relay team that earned all-state honors and senior Brayden Tocco placing sixth in long jump. The story lists top finishes across divisions, spotlighting standout performances from schools around the metro area.
   

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Ok East Grand Rapids! 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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