South West Area Neighbors - Grand Rapids

10/21/2026

Community Meeting Tonight at 6pm!

We have a big line up of guests:

Grand Rapids Police Department
John Ball Zoo
Grand Rapids Public Museum
John with Beckett Industries - St James Property
Drew Robbins - State Rep Candidate

10/21/2026

🛏️ ♻️ Have an old mattress or box spring you need to get rid of?

The City of Grand Rapids Public Works Department is partnering with Mattress Shredderz and hosting its 3rd Mattress Recycling Event! This is a great opportunity for Grand Rapids residents to dispose of unwanted mattresses and box springs responsibly, at no out-of-pocket cost!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Richmond Park – North Dirt Lot
963 Richmond Street NW
(At the corner of Thornapple Court NW and Tamarack Avenue NW)

✅ Accepted Items:
- Mattresses (any size)
- Box springs (any size)
- Foam bed toppers (any size)

📋 Important Information:
- Must be a City of Grand Rapids resident with ID.
- Residents must transport and unload their own items.
- Limit of 4 items per vehicle.
- Open to both homeowners and renters.

⚠️ Please note: Items may only be dropped off during event hours. Leaving items before or after the event is considered illegal dumping.

Help keep reusable materials out of landfills and our neighborhoods clean by recycling your unwanted mattresses responsibly!

♻️ Please share with your neighbors who might benefit from this opportunity!

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Patel’s Cigar Lounge & Spirits!

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

🚨Road Closures for the Grand Rapids Marathon

Just a heads up!

The Grand Rapids Marathon is quickly approaching. There will be a number of road closures for the safety of the participants. See the list of closures below. For further information, follow this link: https://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/

10/14/2026

John, SWAN Board president, handing out donuts from Bridge Street Market at Sibley Elementary School

10/14/2026

SWAN Neighbors! You are welcome to get an air purifier from WGNO, they have lots and want to share so stop by their office and get yours today!

They're back! Consumers Energy has donated another batch of Air Purifiers for residents on the Westside of Grand Rapids (City of GR resident, West side of the Grand River). You will need proof of residency (Your ID or utility bill) to claim yours for free.

Limit: One Air purifier per household. First come first serve, no holds. Stop by our office at 754 Leonard St. NW Suite B. During regular office hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM.

10/13/2026

🚨 We are making some updates however it is causing email disruptions, please DM, call or text us at 616-329-7437 🚨

Call now to connect with business.

10/12/2026

Whether your a novice or afficianado, Josh will guide you to the perfect selection of cigar to pair nicely with your beverage!