🌱 Free Sunset Yoga At Lookout Park + $7.5 Million City Lawsuit

Hello Grand Rapids! An important announcement for you: Patch has made the decision to temporarily pause the Grand Rapids Daily, so after today, you may not see this newsletter in your inbox for a little while. But don't worry — we won't be away for too long!

Until then, we sincerely thank you for your support and patience. Writing your daily newsletter has been truly a rewarding experience, and your loyalty has made it all the better!

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First, today's weather:

Breezy; a p.m. shower or two. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids:

1. The Free Outdoor Fitness Series is offering Sunset Yoga at Lookout Park this summer. The event is from May 24 through Aug. 30 starting at 7:00 p.m. Grand Rapids Parks is asking anyone with COVID-19 or flu symptoms to not participate in any of the Free Outdoor Fitness Series events. (Experience Grand Rapids)
2. The Vintage and Handmade Marketplace is providing the opportunity to locate hard-to-find items at the Downtown Market this weekend. The event will be hosting 60 different vendors selling clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. The marketplace will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)
3. Daevionne Smith is suing the City of Grand Rapids, the Grand Rapids Police Department, and Officer Gregory Bauer after a gun was accidentally fired during a pursuit. The suit is for $7.5 million in compensation for mental and physical anguish resulting in a loss of enjoyment with post-traumatic stress. The incident occurred on Dec. 9, 2021, when the department wrongly suspected Smith of owning a vehicle involved in other crimes. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)

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Today in Grand Rapids:

• Latina Connect At The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (9:30 AM)
• A Midsummer Night's Dream At The Grand Rapids Ballet (7:30 PM)
• The Beauty Of Spring At The Grand Rapids Symphony (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Grand Rapids Ballet marks its 50th Anniversary with a special weekend celebration. Click for more information. (Instagram)
• The Grand Rapids Art Museum sits down to interview Carrie Mae Weems and Dawoud Bey. Click to watch the interview. (Instagram)
• The Friends of Grand Rapids Parks are raising awareness of a new disease that's killing beech trees in Michigan. Click to learn more about the problematic fungus spreading the disease. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you around!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.