Good morning West Michigan! It’s been a great start to the month of May with fabulous weather (finally). I spent most of the weekend outdoors working on my backyard, enjoying the 80 degree weather and getting excited for summer. Check out this week’s 411 in the 616 today for a list of fun events happening around town, local links and my latest obsessions. I hope you have a good week!
Events:
Monday:
Grab your friends for Market Monday’s Pop-Up Shop at The Cheney Place on Monday, May 7 from 6-10 PM. This is a great event to shop from local businesses (maybe find a Mother’s Day gift) and have some fun.
Tuesday:
Try lunch from a food truck at Truckin’ Tuesdays with Grand Rapids Food Truck Association at Calder Plaza on Tuesday, May 8 from 11 AM – 1:45 PM.
If you love yoga don’t miss JUST YOGA with Little Dipper GR on Tuesday, May 8 from 5:45-6:45 PM.
Enjoy the warmer weather with your dog and try a community dog walk with Furniture City Creamery and Nature of the Dog – GR Dog Walking Company on Tuesday, May 8 from 6-7 PM.
Wednesday:
Check out The Bar Exam at Paddock Place for Bite The Bulleit Tasting on Wednesday, May 9 from 6-7 PM.
It’s wine and design night at Koetsiers along with Making Strides Grand Rapids on Wednesday, May 9 from 6-8 PM.
Thursday:
Join Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. for Relax at Rosa with Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish on Thursday, May 10 from 12-1:30 PM.
Head to Garage Bar and Grill with Make Michigan for a potted succulent crafting party on Thursday, May 10 from 6-8 PM.
Friday:
Make mom a floral arrangement for Mother’s Day at Posh Petals on Friday, May 11 from 3:30-6 PM.
Saturday:
Good luck to those racing in the Riverbank Run this Saturday!
Stop by Fresh Thyme for their Mother’s Day Event on Saturday, May 12 from 11 AM – 2 PM.
Enjoy free community classes at MVP Athletic Club, Crahen with Wild Zen Yoga and Mindful Vinyasa School of Yoga on Saturday, May 12 from 3-4 PM.
Sunday:
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there! If you’re looking for a place to take your mom for Mother’s Day here are some restaurant options:
Local Links:
Join me next week with the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America to discuss working with bloggers.
I really want to make this recipe from Rachel Cooks for spring orzo salad with arugula, asparagus and pine nuts.
I’m loving this May seasonal food list from Fresh Exchange
My Latest Obsessions This Week:
Margaritas at Donkey (the best in GR)
Double Dark Chocolate Boomchunkas from Cherry Republic
This denim dress from Marie La Mode
The GR Guide is not liable for any activities, events or locations listed in the 411 in the 616. The GR Guide suggests checking the links provided for additional information and event updates.
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