Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association to host special lecture in October
On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be hosting a special lecture in the Meijer Theater later this month. This event will be part of the October meeting of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA).
Professor Edwin (Ted) Bergin, chair of the University of Michigan's astronomy department, will be giving a presentation starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19. As this event is part of the October GRAAA meeting, "this lecture is open to the public with no admission fee, providing a golden opportunity for attendees to delve into the mysteries of the universe." According to Jack Daleske, Planetarium Manager at the Grand Rapids Public Museum:
"GRAAA meetings and presentations at the GRPM showcase both the wonders of the sky and the significance of the GRAAA to the community. Making these sessions public enhances the overall experience and promotes broader awareness for both organizations."
The Museum's press release also states that Dr. Bergin's presentation will revolve around a particular theme: "Making a Habitable World."
For more information or to register for the event, visit the GRPM's website.
Upcoming public meetings in the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County:
There are 13 public meetings scheduled for the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County next week. A list can be found below:
| Body | Agency | Date | Time |
| Committee on Appointments | City of Grand Rapids | 10/10/2023 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Fiscal Committee | City of Grand Rapids | 10/10/2023 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Legislative and Human Resources Committee | Kent County | 10/10/2023 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Community Development Committee | City of Grand Rapids | 10/10/2023 | 9:15 a.m. |
| Committee of the Whole | City of Grand Rapids | 10/10/2023 | 10:00 a.m. |
| City Commission | City of Grand Rapids | 10/10/2023 | 2:00 p.m. |
| County Building Authority | Kent County | 10/11/2023 | 8:30 a.m. |
| SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority | City of Grand Rapids | 10/11/2023 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Board of Commissioners | Kent County | 10/12/2023 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Plat Board | Kent County | 10/12/2023 | 9:00 a.m. |
| South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority | City of Grand Rapids | 10/12/2023 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Board of Election Commissioners | City of Grand Rapids | 10/12/2023 | 10:00 a.m. |
| City Planning Commission | City of Grand Rapids | 10/12/2023 | 12:30 p.m. |
These meetings are subject to change by the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County -- including cancellation.
More information can be found on the City of Grand Rapids's and Kent County's websites.
Also in the news:
- There is a general election coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 7. According to the City's website, this election is a "special election for voters in Grand Rapids Public School District and Forest Hills Public School District." More information is available here or on the Michigan Voter Information Center's website.
- The City of Grand Rapids has announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has awarded "more than $6.1 million" to five housing developments within the City. For more information, visit the City's website.
- The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) has announced that a new exhibition called Underneath Everything: Humility and Grandeur in Contemporary Ceramics will be opening this weekend (Saturday, Oct. 7). More information can be found on the GRAM's website.
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