The annular eclipse will take place early Thursday morning, and will be partly visible from Michigan, weather permitting.
Here in the Mitten State, we will get only a partial eclipse rather than the entire, dramatic Ring of Fire that can be seen in more northerly locales.
The best viewing tip for those of us here in Michigan, is to try and get a clear view of the horizon as the sun rises that morning. Remember, staring into the sun is just dumb, so wear welder s glasses, or fashion a pinhole viewer, and project the eclipse onto a piece of cardboard or a sheet of paper.
Grand Rapids Public Library is hosting their animal summer reading challenge, GR Reads, for adults featuring six books and 19 events held around the city.
Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has put out a full schedule of free fitness classes for 12 weeks straight at different locations around town.
GRPD says they've gotten several complaints from the community about groups of up to 100 motorcyclists riding through the city, conducting dangerous stunts, disobeying traffic control and causing damage.