🌱 'Washed Ashore' Pollution Exhibit + Autism Awareness Sign

Grand Rapids MI

30 March, 2022

7:43 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: Rain and snow showers. High: 43 Low: 28. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: On Friday, Apr. 1, the John Ball Zoo will launch an exhibit to educate the public about plastic pollution. The "Washed Ashore" exhibit will show 16 large sea life sculptures, composed entirely of plastic debris collected from 300+ miles of beaches. The plastic sculptures weighing over 60,000 pounds in total are designed to educate the community on conservation and sustainability, as well as shine a light on the issue of plastic pollution in the ocean and waterways. (GR|MAG)Shauna Moradi, a Grand Rapids business owner and mother of an autistic child, is raising awareness of autism in the community. Ahead of World Autism Day on Apr. 2, Moradi donated a yard sign reading "Celebrate Differences," to be displayed at the Behavior Analysts of West Michigan in Grand Rapids. "Autism can be a misunderstood diagnosis," Moradi said. "Every person with autism is different, but differences are what makes us all beautiful." (GR|MAG)After two years away amid the pandemic, the Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan is welcoming back in-person volunteers. Three main roles are available: Receptionist Volunteer, In-House Volunteer, and Shuttle Driver Volunteer. Please visit the full story for more information on volunteering with the community's local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House. (FOX 17 West Michigan News) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Grand Rapids: Seniors Be Well: Ask-A-Doctor And Ask-A-Lawyer About Advance Care Planning - Grand Rapids Public Library (11:00 AM) ACTion Art Exhibit 2022 - Artists Creating Together (12:00 PM) Free Concert - GRS At New City Kids - Grand Rapids Symphony (6:30 PM) Trivia Challenge! - West Michigan Environmental (7:00 PM) From my notebook: From pterosaurs to planetarium shows, the sky's the limit at Grand Rapids Public Museum this spring break. (School News Network)The Grand Rapids Police Department is seeking the public's help in a fatal shooting case from 2017. More information on the incident is available at the link. (Facebook)Now that 11.6 acres of riverfront property have been secured for a proposed 12,000-seat amphitheater in Grand Rapids, a group of community partners is setting its sights on the remaining tasks needed to make the project a reality — including securing $116 million. (MLive.com) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: GR Sports Massage — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar (April 5) 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 Thursday off right! I'll see you soon. — 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.