🌱 How a Sparta-based seaplane pilot turned lake landings into viral fame.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Sparta-based seaplane pilot turned lake landings into viral fame.

Also on today's calendar: Preserved! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
• Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 66, low: 62.
• Thursday: Rain, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan seaplane pilot goes viral for scenic adventure videos (mlive.com) — A viral seaplane pilot is basing his scenic Michigan adventures out of Sparta, showcasing lakes, small towns, and even fly-in pizza stops to millions of online viewers. Matt Johnston, a Grand Rapids filmmaker, uses his Sparta-area flights to highlight Michigan's beauty, mixing food quests with aerial views and encouraging followers to see the state from a fresh perspective.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sparta

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• Preserved! →
  LaFontsee Galleries, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Roger Tawney →
  Meadowlark Retirement Village, 65 Ida Red Ave, Sparta
  10:00 am
• Roger Tawney at Meadowlark Retirement Village →
  Meadowlark Retirement Village, 65 Ida Red Ave, Sparta
  2:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Coopersville at Sparta →
  Sparta High School, 475 West Spartan Dr., Sparta
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Sip & Shop: Sparta Cider Stroll
  Village of Sparta, 177 E Division St, Sparta
  4:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Live! Acoustic & Comedy Show, Benefit dinner supporting Renewed Hope India →
  Apple Valley Events, 2124 12 Mile Road Northwest, Sparta
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Shelby High School at Sparta High School →
  Sparta MI
• Membership Meeting →
  Sparta Moose Lodge, 11510 N Division Ave, Sparta
  6:00 pm
Friday October 23
• Cedar Springs at Sparta →
  Sparta High School, 475 West Spartan Dr., Sparta
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 29
• Bible Study →
  Mildred Plescher Residence, 6901 Ravenwood Ln, Rockford
  10:00 am
• Toddler Time →
  Parkside Early Childhood Center, 56 Lewis St., Rockford
  10:00 am
• Calvin Christian School
  Comstock Park High School - HS Stadium
  4:30 pm
• Level Up Basketball Training
  Mill Creek Middle School - Middle School Gym
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 7-eleven posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager) in Comstock Park. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Grand Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sparta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kent City

• Traffic Tom: Monday morning commute could bring delays (woodtv.com)

Rockford

• Community comes together for 50th annual Rockford Harvest Fest (woodtv.com)
• Operating millage request to go before voters in November (schoolnewsnetwork.org)
• Vote for the top Michigan high school football video highlight from Week 5 (mlive.com)

Ok Sparta! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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