7/28/22 - Firefighter Challenge Comes To Grand Rapids

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8:59 AM

istockphoto unsplash.com

Firefighters from around the country are converging in Grand Rapids this weekend.

The free event, hosted by Grand Rapids Fire Prevention Foundation, will be held at Calder Plaza on Ottawa Avenue from July 28 to July 31. It hopes to bring awareness to the need for first responders.

Events are taking place at Calder Plaza and Ottawa Avenue.

The public is invited to attend this free event.

Events include a firefighter challenge, a kid's challenge course, and a charity relay challenge.

Challenge hours are as follows:

Friday, July 29: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, July 30: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 31: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

More information on the event can be found on the City of Grand Rapids website.

More from Local

05/14/26 - Amphitheater Set to Open - What You Need to Know Before You Go

Hello! Is it information on what you can and can't bring you're looking for? The city of Grand Rapids has a list of prohibited and allowable items you can bring to the Acrisure Amphitheater.
02/19/26 - Cornerstone University Announces New Approach in Education

The University announced a new step in expanding education at the institution.
01/09/26 - 4 in 10 Kids in Kent County are Overweight or Obese

The survey conducted through Corewell Health identifies some limitations to the survey, but does track near national trends.
09/05/25 - Frederick Meijer Gardens Sees 'Enlightenment' Return

The popular light and sound walking tour promises an Christmas adventure right before the holiday.

On Air Now Music with Chris

What If I Told You? For King & Country 7:51pm

Church (Take Me Back) Cochren & Co 7:47pm

Encouraging Words From Your Bible

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

ISAIAH 40:28 NIV

Family-Friendly Commercial-Free

91.3 WCSG
Grand Rapids / Lakeshore

88.3 WCXK
Kalamazoo

90.9 WCFG
Battle Creek

89.9 WCXB
Benton Harbor