Mayor David Grama proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 23 as Lights On After School Day in Grand Rapids to support the expanded learning opportunities network.

The recap noted Grand Rapids is one of more than 8,000 communities participating nationally. Local activities mentioned included a pre-bash at the Grand Rapids Children's Museum and a celebration hosted by Grand Rapids Public Schools at Martin Luther King Junior Academy.

The recording presented this as a mayoral proclamation; no formal vote or ordinance was cited. The transcript did not give the year of the proclamation or additional participants beyond the events named.