West Michigan GMRS WRWN809

08/21/2026

Ha😆

RIP Darth Vader, you would've loved Flock cameras.

08/21/2026

Unbelievable 🤣

Welcome to the North Georgia GMRS Network Regional Net LIvestream...

08/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1339309514855534

07/29/2026

Interesting. Here's the QR code for our channel if you're interested.

07/20/2026

Thank you for agreeing to participate in Preparedness Alley on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. at Brewer Park (399 84th St SE, Byron Center, MI 49315). We look forward to sharing preparedness materials and knowledge with our community!

(*Please note, depending on your GPS and the direction you are coming from you may be instructed to drive through a neighborhood to enter the park. Please do not follow these directions and proceed to the park entrance off of 84th St.)



Please take a few minutes to review the information below, as well as the attached information sheet and map before the event.



Arrival & Setup

Please allow enough time to have your table/vehicle fully set up by 3:00 p.m.
We know this is an early setup, but it helps ensure all tables are ready before residents begin arriving and keeps setup traffic out of the event area for everyone's safety.
Drop-Off & Parking

After unloading, please park in the spaces near the park entrance to help keep the parking areas closest to the event available for residents and visitors.
A map showing both the location of Preparedness Alley and parking location is attached.
Dress for the Weather

The event is outdoors, and warm weather is expected.
Please wear professional, weather-appropriate clothing.
If possible, please wear clothing with your organization’s branding.
Come Prepared

We recommend bringing sunscreen, bug spray, and any personal items you'll need to stay comfortable.
If you're displaying flyers or brochures, please bring paperweights or another way to secure them, as Brewer Park can be windy.
Staff Break Area

Kent County has created a designated cooling and break area for staff and preparedness alley volunteers, which will be available throughout the event.
Feel free to rotate with your teammates as needed.
Light snacks and bottled water will be provided for staff and preparedness alley volunteers.
Food

In addition to volunteer snacks and water, two food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.
Event Updates

We'll email everyone as soon as possible if there are any weather-related changes or other important event updates.
We look forward to seeing you on July 29! Please don’t hesitate to connect with Mindy or Alex if you have any questions.





Leslie Dutot (she/her)

Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Administration

Kent County Health Department

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

To sign up: https://bit.ly/meshingaround

Mesh Networking Information Session

Join the Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST) for an introduction to LoRa mesh networking and the growing ecosystem of open source communications tools. Whether you are curious about the technology, interested in emergency communications, or looking for a new technical hobby, this session is a great place to get started.

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (doors open at 6:30pm)

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Attendance is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to 40 attendees, so registration is required.

Topics include:

• Meshtastic
• MeshCore
• The Reticulum networking stack
• Hardware options and capabilities
• Real world applications and use cases
• Live demonstrations, if time permits
• Open discussion and Q&A

The meeting location and additional event details will be emailed to registered attendees during the week of the event. A virtual attendance option may also be offered if there is enough interest.

The information you provide during registration will only be used to send event updates, location details, and follow up on questions related to this event.

This event is hosted by the Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST) in collaboration with the Michigan Mesh Network and West Michigan Mesh.

https://www.michmesh.com

https://www.westmichmesh.org

Mesh Networking Information Session Join the Kent County Emergency Services Team (KCEST) for an introduction to LoRa mesh networking and the growing ecosystem of open source communications tools. Whether you are curious about the technology, interested in emergency communications, or looking for a n...

06/10/2026

The Splatter Band is on fire today😆 I'm gone.....