🌱 'Beyond Van Gogh' Exhibit + Food License Fees Waived

Grand Rapids MI

09 March, 2022

6:00 PM

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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: Mostly cloudy. High: 35 Low: 18. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today: Tickets for the popular "Beyond Van Gogh" exhibit are now on presale. The exhibit has been touring the country and is now coming to Grand Rapids from Jun. 14 through Jul. 9. Fees range between $21.60 and $73.99 according to the ticket website. The exhibit is a fantastic way to experience the work and legacy of Vincent Van Gogh. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)Food license fees for 2022-2023 have been waived by the Kent County Board of Commissioners. The fee waiver was allegedly made possible through $1.2 million in funds allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act. All Grand Rapids restaurants must renew their licenses before Apr. 30. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)The Grand Rapids Community College has announced a new full-ride scholarship. For a student to qualify for the scholarship, they must maintain full enrollment during both fall and winter semesters. The scholarship can be used for summer enrollment but summer enrollment is not a requirement for the scholarship. (GR|MAG) From our sponsor: Hey Grand Rapids, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Grand Rapids: Business Exchange Luncheon At The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce (11:30 AM) New To The Bench New To The Bar At The Grand Rapids Bar Association (Noon) From my notebook: Michigan State Parks recognized the impact and achievement of the women who work with Michigan's Department of Natural Resources. (Instagram) A student of Grand Rapids Public Schools has created an app for you to find your next parking spot. Click to learn more about this innovative app. (Facebook) This destructive Grand Rapids pest has been renamed the spongy moth. Click to learn more about the spongy egg patches. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Webinar 3/21 & 3/23 (March 21) 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 Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of 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.