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Cooley Law School expungement fair
Cooley Law School is partnering with the Michigan Attorney General's office to host an expungement fair this Friday, March 6 from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M.
In the Lansing Campus Lobby, volunteer attorneys and law students will help eligible individuals navigate the paperwork to remove arrests and convictions from their public records. While walk-ins are welcome, registration is highly encouraged to ensure assistance with removing eligible felonies, misdemeanors, and certain traffic violations under Michigan's Clean Slate Laws.
International films at the Knickerbocker Theatre
The Knickerbocker Theatre is taking us on an international film journey without ever leaving downtown Holland!
First up, "Trifole" runs today through March 7 at 7 P.M. It is a stunning Italian story set in the Alba White Truffle region that follows a young woman, her grandfather, and a loyal dog on a search that could save their family home.
From March 16 through 21, don't miss "The President's Cake", a powerful coming-of-age drama about a young girl in 1990s Iraq risking everything to bake a mandatory birthday cake.
Showtimes are 7 P.M. at the Knickerbocker Theatre, located at 86 E 8th St. in Holland, with tickets just $9 for adults. Visit hope.edu/tickets to purchase yours.
Black Bear Sports Group acquiring ownership of two local ice rinks
Black Bear Sports Group is expanding its West Michigan footprint with the acquisition of two major local rinks. The Maryland-based company has grown into the largest owner-operator of ice rinks in the United States and has officially taken ownership of Holland Ice Arena and Hudsonville Ice Arena, formerly known as Griff's Icehouse West and Griff's Georgetown.
As part of the transition, millions of dollars in critical infrastructure repairs are planned to ensure long-term stability for the skating community. All current programming will continue without interruption through the 2025-26 season.
New drinks from Founders
Founders is teeing up three brand-new sips just in time for Spring and Summer! First, meet Water Hazard, a 5% ABV vodka-based canned cocktail inspired by the viral golf course drink trend, rolling out in Michigan this month. Also hitting shelves is Low Profile IPA, packing full hop flavor at just 3% ABV and 86 calories, available in select states including Michigan. For those everyday moments, Easy Drinking is a smooth, no bitterness lager-style beer launching nationwide in six and 12-packs.
March events at Grand Rapids Downtown Market
March is bringing more than just a change in season to the Grand Rapids Downtown Market! The local hub is transforming into a community hotspot this month with a packed calendar of live music, artisan pop-ups, and culinary specials.
Highlights include half-off Mondays in the Market Hall, weekly "Work From The Greenhouse" Tuesdays, and the upcoming springtime pop-up market on March 22. Visitors can also enjoy live music at Rak every Thursday through Saturday or dive into interactive cooking classes hosted by Market merchants. For the full schedule of events and vendor specials, head to downtownmarketgr.com.
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