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Holiday Drives:

• TODAY (11/18): Webster’s Market and Periwinkle Fog are taking donations for Toys for Tots.
• Through December 1: SoDiv Winter Coat Drive: see who’s accepting donations on Vintage Row!
• Neighbor Holiday Party: On December 1, we’re collecting winter clothing items for GRPS students to come Downtown during World of Winter!
• Through December 31: Blanket the Community with United Bank. Located at 44 Ionia Ave SW.
• Season of Giving Guide: Heart of West Michigan United Way shares many ways that neighbors can give back to the community.
• Any other community drives we should tell neighbors about? Share them here.

Now – December 23:

• The Christkndl Markt takes over the Downtown Market!
  • Explore a European Christmas Market, right in your own neighborhood.

November 23:

• Turkey Trot runs through Downtown: 8 AM start at Van Andel Arena, ends there as well.
  • Downtown Neighbors receive $5 off registration!

November 24:

• Ice Skating at Rosa Parks Circle opens!
• AllArtWorks: Dec’ The Walls with 25% off any curated original painting and a $50 gift card with purchase!

November 25: Small Business Saturday

• Grand Vin celebrates 2 years – and gives neighbors a 10% discount!
• AllArtWorks: Dec’ The Walls with 25% off any curated original painting and a $50 gift card with purchase!
• Westside Holiday Market: 12 PM – 7 PM at Dinderbeck.
• SoDiv Shop Hop: 11 AM – 7 PM along South Division. Neighbor Perks include:
  • 15% off at Zabhaz
  • 10% of at Decaydence
  • 15% off at Cocoon Art Space
  • 10% off Second Vibess products

November 30:

• Student Art Market: 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM at KCAD (17 Fountain St NW).

December 1 – 18:

• Letters to Santa at Bridge St. Market.

December 3:

• This-Ability Holiday Art Market: 12 PM – 3 PM at Hearts for the Arts.

December 9:

• Oh, Hello Holiday Market: 11 AM – 5 PM at Oh, Hello.
  • 15% off for neighbors!
• Singing Santa at Bridge St. Market: 2 PM – 5 PM.

December 10:

• Gazelle Sports Whoville 5k takes over Riverside Park!

December 14:

• Bridgewater Place Holiday Market: 10 AM – 2 PM at Bridgewater Plaza, 2^nd Floor Ballroom.
  • Hosted by neighbors at River House Condos!

December 17:

• Holiday Arts Market: 4 PM – 8 PM at Pyramid Scheme.

December 21: Third Thursday Shop Hop.

• Take the DASH for winter solstice shopping!