1. The annual Pulaski Days celebration returns to Grand Rapids for its 50th year.
Every year Polish halls and clubs open their doors to highlight their culture and traditions. Events include a dance on October 1st, a kielbasa eating contest on October 5th and a parade on October 8th.
For the full schedule of events and to see which clubs are taking part, go to pulaskidays.org.
2. Engaged couples can check out vendors for everything from flowers to catering and entertainment at this weekend’s bridal show in downtown Grand Rapids.
The West Michigan Fall Bridal Show takes place Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm at the DeVos Place Convention Center.
There is a bridal fashion show scheduled at 2pm where you can also sign up for door prizes.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at kohlerexpo.com.
3. Here’s your chance to stock up on baby gear. GR Moms is gearing up for their fall semi-annual sale.
It will be September 30th and October 1st at Woodhaven Reformed Church in Byron Center.
There will be clothes, pack-n-plays, blankets, shoes and toys.
For more information, you can check out their Facebook event page or visit grmoms.org.
4. A sweet moment for the NICU staff at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital this past weekend.
They reconnected with NICU graduates at a special gathering. Families from across Michigan wore their best luau attire for Saturday’s event.
There were all kinds of activities including fishing, magic shows and bounce houses. Plus a special visit from West Michigan Therapy Dogs.
5. A sweet gesture every morning from the special education class at Hamilton Middle School.
Students give drinks to their teachers in the morning. They receive daily orders from staff members and then get to work filling them. Some ask for black coffee, while others want cream and sugar, tea or hot chocolate.
Once orders are placed, students load up their carts and begin delivering drinks to faculty and staff members. Her teacher, Mrs. Sales, says the coffee delivery has become an integral part of her class, helping her students with critical life skills.
