Morning Buzz: September 4 [Video]

1. Step Up For Down Syndrome this Saturday at the Hudsonville Fairgrounds starting at 3 p.m.

This year’s theme is “Step Right Up”. You can look forward to carnival games, raffle prizes, food trucks, a community partner resource fair, live entertainment, a foam party, and a solidarity walk.This celebration kicks off the advocacy campaign for Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October.

For more information head to dsawm.org.

2. Paws With A Cause is getting ready for a huge expansion. It’s part of their $9.5 million “Embrace the Journey” capital campaign, which is the first for the nonprofit in nearly 45 years of operation.

The new upgrades will include a modernized training center, improved Ada accessibility, an upgraded veterinary clinic, a new canine village, and renovated breeding and foster puppy spaces.

All the renovations are currently expected to be done in the fall of 2025. To learn more just head to pawswithacause.org.

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