🌱 Public Funeral For Patrick Lyoya + A Midsummer Night's Dream

Grand Rapids MI

21 April, 2022

7:07 PM

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Good day, people of Grand Rapids! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Grand Rapids Daily. First, today's weather: Downpours in the afternoon. High: 58 Low: 51. Here are the top three stories today in Grand Rapids: A public funeral will be held today for Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man who died after an officer fired a bullet in the back of his head on Apr. 4. The service will be held at 11 a.m. at Renaissance Church of God in Christ, 1001 33rd St. SE. Grand Rapids Free Press reported that the Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to deliver the eulogy. (Grand Rapids Free Press)Fox 17 West Michigan News is sharing a special behind-the-scenes look at Grand Rapids Ballet's latest performance. A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed until May 1 at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre. See the special behind-the-scenes footage on FOX 17. (FOX 17 West Michigan News)Kent County is currently looking for permanent new homes for 27 dogs found in a van. The dogs were recovered from a strip mall parking lot on Mar. 25 by a Kent County Sheriff's deputy. The van's owner is currently facing criminal animal cruelty charges. (WOODTV.com) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Grand Rapids: New Member Breakfast At The Plainfield Senior Center (9:30 AM) Peter Mulvey In Concert At Seven Steps Up (8:00 PM) From my notebook: Michigan Radio supporters could win a pair of luxury suite Detroit Tigers tickets. Click here to learn more. (Michigan Radio) Grand Rapids Public Museum announced the opening of Fashion and Nature, which will be on display beginning tomorrow, Apr 23. Purchase a general admission ticket to the museum at grpm.org to enjoy this immersive experience. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) 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! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with 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.