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Hello Grand Rapids! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Grand Rapids riders need to know as Veo replaces Lime
  • Where you can drop diapers in Grand Rapids to double donations.
  • How Grand Rapids residents can protect migrating birds this fall.

Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Grand Rapids and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 77, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veo Replaces Lime In Grand Rapids On September 1st (wearegrandrapids.com) — Grand Rapids is ending its Lime partnership and starting a three-year contract with Veo, making the city Michigan's first with Veo bikes and scooters. Residents can expect more seated options, a discounted Veo Access program, radar-equipped devices to curb sidewalk riding, and no price increases for at least three years as shared micromobility expands locally.
   

2. Gold Coast Doulas charity drive aims to collect 20,000 diapers for families in need this month (iheart.com) — Families and businesses in Greater Grand Rapids are being asked to donate diapers throughout September at numerous local drop-off spots, including Gold Coast Doulas' Robinson Road office and several city shops and clinics. The drive aims to collect 20,000 diapers for West Michigan families, which Huggies will match if the goal is met, potentially sending 40,000 diapers to Nestlings Diaper Bank.
   

3. Online dashboard tracks fall bird migration in Michigan (wlns.com) — Grand Rapids bird lovers are being urged to switch off outdoor lights at night as millions of migrating birds pass over Kent County this fall, a step local Audubon leaders say helps prevent disorientation. A free Cornell Lab dashboard lets you track nightly migration by county, and the Grand Rapids Audubon Club will host World Migratory Bird Day activities Oct. 10 at Millennium Park in Walker.
   

4. Win Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live at VanAndel Arena (wzzm13.com) — Grand Rapids-area residents can enter now through Sept. 16 to win a family four-pack of tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live at Van Andel Arena. The free online sweepstakes is open to Michigan adults 18 and older, with five winners chosen around Sept. 17. Full rules, entry details, and the station's Grand Rapids mailing address are included.
   

5. Grand Rapids area union members celebrate Labor Day at Garfield Park (fox17online.com) — Union members from across the Grand Rapids area gathered at Garfield Park to celebrate Labor Day, share food, and reflect on the history of workers' rights. Local organizers and leaders from education, music, and stagehand unions emphasized solidarity, workplace protections, and the contributions of American workers to building the country.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I lost my cosmo.
    She is an indoor cat that is so loving and friendly, but incredibly skittish. She responds to "wheres my cat" or "momo". I don't know how she would… (Nextdoor Belknap Lookout)
  • We are still missing our sweet boy, Salem.
    Lost near Eagle Crest condos. Last seen 8/27. Please reach out with any information 231-884-3363. (Nextdoor Knapp Corner)
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Grand Rapids. Apply here.
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Materials Clerk Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Grand Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grand Rapids here.

Ok 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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