🌱 Heartside Park Bathroom Upgrades + GRPS Mask Mandate Ending?

Grand Rapids MI

22 February, 2022

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Hello again, Grand Rapids! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Grand Rapids Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Grand Rapids Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Grand Rapids long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here. First, today's weather: Colder; breezy in the morning. High: 28 Low: 15. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: Downtown Grand Rapids' Heartside Park is getting a new talking, self-cleaning public restroom. The new restroom will be operated year-round, compared to the current facilities that close for the winter months and reopen around April. The funding for the new bathroom will be from the city's Parks Millage Fund, and construction is expected to start summer 2022. (MLive.com)Grand Rapids Public Schools are expected to discontinue the mask mandates that have been in place since the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The district has not announced a definitive date for the ending but they estimate that it will likely occur next week if virus trends continue downwards. The district is working with the Kent County Health Department to develop ongoing COVID-19 policies. (MLive.com)Grand Rapids-based Founders Brewing Co. announces new KBS Hazelnut flavor. KBS stands for Kentucky Breakfast Stout which has been in the Founders' portfolio since 2003. It will likely hit shelves beginning on Mar. 1 with it being available at Founders taprooms on draft starting Feb. 16. (GR|MAG) From our sponsor: Today's Grand Rapids Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. 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) Hump Day Happy Hour At Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM) From my notebook: During Black History Month, Grand Rapids Ballet recognizes the contributions of Lauren Anderson. She was one of the first Black ballerinas to become a principal dancer at a major dance company. (Instagram) A new School Social Worker is being sought for Grand Rapids Public Schools. Check out their Facebook post to apply or learn more about this position. (Facebook)This weekend, the Grand Rapids Community Chorus will fill DeVos Hall with beautiful music during Symphony with Soul. Click for tickets at the Grand Rapids Symphony. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Medicare Seminar 3/1 & 3/2 (March 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar (March 7) Add your event Loving the Grand Rapids Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update! — 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.