🌱 African American Museum And Archives Location + Ukraine Update

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 39 Low: 21.

Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. The Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives is looking to expand its footprint nearly tenfold through a new location. The museum wants to move to an office building at 245 State St. SE. The current space is at the Monroe building. The museum is working to raise $5.3 million to purchase the building. (WOODTV.com)
2. Grand Rapids Community College announces that they will be giving out $1.4 million in scholarships. According to Doctor Kathryn Mullins, the scholarships help fill a funding gap for those who are looking to receive a higher education. These scholarships are fundamental in changing students' lives. (WOODTV.com)
3. Fiona Hill, the former U.S. National Security advisor, stopped in Grand Rapids on Monday to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Hill has worked for the past three United States administrations as an expert on Russian affairs. She advises that outrage over the invasion needs to continue else Russia achieves its fundamental goal of becoming the defunct authority in European political conflicts. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Virtual Family Time At The Grand Rapids Public Library (10:30 AM)
• FREE Tutoring Grade 1-5 At Streams of Hope (4:00 PM)
• FHPS Orchestra Soiree At Forest Hills Fine Arts Center (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Grand Rapids Symphony has a concert every week in March. Click to see the line-up starting with Leslie Odom, Jr. and to purchase tickets. (Facebook)
• The Grand Rapids Public Museum announced that tickets for Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs are now on sale. A ticket includes access to all of the exhibits at the museum. (Facebook)
• A new farm is growing at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, but it needs a new name. What do you think it should be called? Submit your suggestion on Facebook! (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Erica Zenn

About me: Erica Zenn is a Masters Student in Applied Psychology at the University of Southern California who originally hails from Chapel Hill, NC. With a bachelors degree from Cornell University, Erica is an expert verbal and written communicator who brings extensive experience in employee engagement and customer experience of companies. Erica is passionate about community building, and loves using her writing and communication skills to bring people together.