Grand rising, West Michigan. Boo to you from the Lakeshore Current crew and have a Happy Halloween 👻 

In today’s Lakeshore Current:

• Saving The Monarchs 🦋 

• 10k To Muskegon Restaurant 🌮 

• MI Fall Colors 🍁 

Let’s dive in

— Courtland Stansberry

THE DIGEST

Pure Michigan Fall Photos

Enjoy a warm cup of coffee as you explore MLive’s gallery of over 150 stunning fall photographs from across Michigan. Witness the vibrant colors as leaves transform the landscape, captured by MLive photographers in picturesque locations like Grand Traverse and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Experience Michigan's autumn beauty from home. Check out the photo gallery here.

Lake Michigan Drownings Rise

As swimming season ends, unofficial reports indicate 88 drownings in the Great Lakes for 2024, surpassing last year's 85. Lake Michigan accounts for 52 of these drownings, a rise from 41 in 2023, according to Bob Pratt, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. He noted a significant increase in drownings on the Michigan side of Lake Michigan, with 11 this year compared to six last year.

Pratt emphasizes the importance of water safety, advocating for better education and the implementation of lifeguard programs. Despite the season's close, drowning incidents can occur year-round, often linked to activities like boating or icy conditions. He urges city officials in South Haven to prioritize lifeguard programs to enhance beach safety. With over 1,300 drownings recorded since 2010, Pratt and safety advocates are committed to reducing these tragic incidents. More info on Bob Pratt and the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project can be found at https://glsrp.org/statistics/ 

Michigan, Milkweeds And Saving Monarchs

Lauri Juday passionately distributes common milkweed seeds, urging recipients to plant them, as these plants are vital for the survival of monarch butterflies in Michigan— a critical migratory pathway for the species. By hand-rearing monarch caterpillars each summer, Juday raises awareness about their dependence on milkweed for laying eggs and feeding. With declining monarch populations, advocates emphasize the need to rehabilitate milkweed, especially now that Michigan has removed its noxious weed status.

Pollinator health, crucial for ecosystems and agriculture, hinges on supporting species like monarchs. Recent legislation encourages the planting of milkweed, fostering community efforts to create habitats. Juday and other advocates suggest people “seed bomb” public spaces with milkweed. With Michigan potentially becoming a sanctuary for monarch butterflies due to climate change, there's momentum for broader planting initiatives, combining environmental benefits with aesthetic appreciation for milkweed’s beauty in native landscapes.

LOCAL BUSINESS

DoorDash Awards 10k To Muskegon Restaurant

Navarro’s Mexican Takeout, a nearly 50-year-old family business in Muskegon Heights, received a $10,000 grant from DoorDash's Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund, making it the only Michigan recipient this summer. The funding will aid recovery after severe storms caused a power outage, damaging one of its freezers and leading to significant revenue loss. Owner Marisela Sierra plans to invest the grant in an outdoor walk-in cooler to enhance food storage and resilience against future outages. Navarro’s, known for its stone-ground tamales and the popular “Panchita” nacho plate, strives to serve the local community in a food desert.

MI Lands 3 Of The Top 15 Ranked Hotels In The Midwest

Three Michigan hotels have earned accolades, ranking among the top 15 in the Midwest by Condé Nast's 2024 readers’ choice list. Leading the way is JW Marriott Hotel Grand Rapids at No. 2, boasting 331 rooms, a spa, fitness center, and event spaces for over 1,000 guests. At No. 4 is Detroit’s Shinola Hotel, recognized with a Michelin Key, offering 129 rooms and various dining options. Finally, the Vault Hotel in Houghton, ranked No. 14, features a historic bank-inspired design with 17 rooms and a speakeasy, all within a restored 1887 bank building.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN

MUSKEGON

Thursday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Wonderland Distillery - Trivia Night 7pm

Free Thursdays at Muskegon Museum of Art

Friday - Lotus Room - We Got The Beat Dance Party 7pm

Frauenthal Center - Outback Presents Rob Schneider 7pm

Ghost Afloat! Haunted Tours of the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper 7-11pm

Saturday - Muskegon Farmers Market 8-2pm

Muskegon Farmers Market - Halloween Bash 10am-1pm

Wonderland Distillery - Great Lakes Gatsby 6pm

Muskegon Museum of History & Science - Muskegon Bourbon Fest 4-10pm

Ghost Afloat! Haunted Tours of the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper 7-11pm

Monday - Pigeon Hill - Trivia Night 7pm

GRAND HAVEN

Thursday- Spring Lake Farmers Market 9am-2pm

Central Park - Haunted Haven 5:30-7pm

Friday- Odd Side Live Music 8-11pm

Saturday- Grand Haven Farmers Market 8am-1pm

Baymont Inn and Suites Annual Halloween Party 6-8pm

Monday - Odd side - Pub Trivia Night

HOLLAND

Thursday - Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

Zeeland's Trick or Treat on Main Street 3-5pm

Friday - Park Theatre - Let there be Rock 8pm

Saturday - Holland Farmers Market 8-2pm

Zeeland East Fall Craft & Vendor Show 9am-2pm

Sunday - New Holland Brewing - Trivia Night 6pm

Monday - Curragh Irish Pub - Trivia Night 8pm

WEATHER

Thursday

69 🌡️ 43 | ⛈️ |

Friday

49 🌡️ 37 | ⛅️ |

Saturday

57 🌡️ 43 | ⛅️ |

Sunday

56 🌡️ 50 | 🌧️ |

Monday

66🌡️ 56 | 🌧️ |

LIVE MUSIC

Friday

Grand Armory I Mark Lavengood I 6:30pm

Park Theatre I Let There Be Rock + Rocket Queen I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Electric Flower Co I 9pm

Hops at 84 East I Vincent Hayes I 8pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Matt Gabriel I 8pm

Saturday

Red Rooster Tavern I Smitten I 8pm

The Valkyrie I The Jess & Mike Duo I 7pm

Grand Armory I Velvet Mushroom Syndicate I 6:30pm

Hops at 84 East I Coty Bouchard I 8pm

Itty Bitty Bar I Trixy Trang I 9pm

Wicks Park Bar & Grille I Piano Party I 8pm

Sunday

Odd side Ales I Scott Pellegrom I 5pm

Sandy Point I Gabrial James I 5pm

SPORTS

Sunday - Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 4:25pm

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