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🌱 How East Grand Rapids volleyball stretched its win streak to 11 straight
And on the East Grand Rapids Patch calendar - Preserved!

What's up East Grand Rapids! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How East Grand Rapids volleyball stretched its win streak to 11 straight
Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Volleyball Recap: Lakeview Falls Short Against Ranked East Grand Rapids (maxpreps.com) — East Grand Rapids volleyball extended its winning streak to 11 matches with a straight-sets home victory over Lakeview, keeping the Pioneers among the state's top teams. Standout performances from players like Finley Grashuis powered the win, and local fans can next see EGR at home against Forest Hills Northern on October 6.
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📸 Around East Grand Rapids
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Grand Rapids
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★ Featured events ★
- Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
5:30 pm - Preserved! →
LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
11:00 am - Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- City Commission Meeting →
East Grand Rapids, MI Calendar, 750 Lakeside Drive SE, East Grand Rapids
6:00 pm - Langford Lads at Aquinas College Gym →
Aquinas College Gym, East Grand Rapids
9:00 am
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
📣 East Grand Rapids Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Radiance Event Happy Hour - Cascade →
Renewal Skin Spa, 6735 Cascade Road Southeast, Grand Rapids
4:00 pm - BLS Provider Course →
Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, MI, 1050 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
5:00 pm - Family Literacy Night
Bowen ES - All Spaces
5:00 pm - Infertility Support Group →
180 Place, 678 Front Ave NW #180, Grand Rapids
6:00 pm - King Trivia at Vander Mill →
Vander Mill, 505 Ball Avenue Northeast, Grand Rapids
7:00 pm - Alpha for Young Adults →
Cathedral Square Center, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids
7:00 pm - Modest Mouse →
GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids - Modest Mouse at GLC Live at 20 Monroe →
GLC Live at 20 Monroe, 11 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids - Dan + Shay at Acrisure Amphitheater →
Acrisure Amphitheater, 201 Market Ave SW, Grand Rapids - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Renewal Course - Grand Rapids, MI →
Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, MI, 1050 Fuller Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
9:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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🗞 Nearby News
Grand Rapids
- Mike Utley visits Mary Free Bed after Detroit Lions appearance (woodtv.com)
- Boyfriend charged with torture after woman held captive escapes at Woodland Mall (mlive.com)
- Kids' Food Basket announces Brown Bag Decorating Month (woodtv.com)
Kentwood
- For Sale: 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air in Kentwood, Michigan (classiccars.com)
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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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