animals
Live Nativity planned for December 11
by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
A family event that will delight and inspire people of all ages, we will begin our journey on Sunday afternoon, December 11, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. with a candlelight walk led by the Three Kings through the St. Francis Sculpture Garden to the manger...
Blessing of the Animals
by Dominican Center at Marywood (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-27-2011 under NONPROFITS
Instruments of Hope invites you all: your family and your pets – all kinds of birds, all kinds of beasts, and all kinds of creeping and crawling things - for a Blessing of the Animals. This blessing will take...
In studio: John Ball Zoo beneficiary of Monday's Hat Trick Concert
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 05-13-2011 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW (10:08) Every year, John Ball Zoo gives out tens of thousands of passes to elementary school youth in Kent County who qualify for federal lunch programs. They've since expanded that program to include Ottawa County schools to encourage...
Charlotte's Web
by Grand Rapids Civic Theatre (GR Civic Theatre)
Submitted 03-23-2011 under
CHARLOTTE'S WEB April 22 - May 1, 2011Tickets: $8 - $14ALL EVENING SHOWS FOR THIS PRODUCTION BEGIN AT 7:00PMSee our events schedule for specific days and times Joseph Robinette has created a thrilling theatrical presentation of, "the best American...
Live Nativity at Marywood
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 11-24-2010 under NONPROFITS
Instruments of Hope will be hosting a Live Nativity event on Sunday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. on the Marywood campus, which is located at 2025 Fulton Street East. A family event that will delight and inspire people of all...
As Different As Different Can Be
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 05-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
Rachel and Kaitlyn were born on the same day, of the same parents, raised in the same environment; yet as you can see - on their birthday bikes, at three years of age, they are as different as different can be. Even the most cursory look...Humane Society of Kent County Kibble Konnection Low-cost Vaccine Clinic
by Humane Society of Kent County (humanesocietykc)
Submitted 12-21-2009 under
Sunday, January 24, 20102 pm - 4 pm Kibble Konnection Low-cost Vaccine Clinic The Humane Society of Kent County will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic through the Kibble Konnection program, which will be open to both Kibble Konnection clients...
Animal Lovers and Pet Parents, Listen Up!
by Nicole Capizzi (NicoleCapizzi)
Submitted 11-24-2009 under NEWS
When walking through the Humane Society of Kent County, you see a more cheerful place than you may have expected. You see "hope," says Karen Terpstra, the executive director. Dogs are typically paired in their kennels to alleviate...
Local Group Seeks to Assist Plight of Outdoor Animals in Winter
Submitted 11-06-2009 under NEWS
It is estimated by local animal welfare groups that in Grand Rapids alone, hundreds of companion animals are left to fend for themselves against the cold each winter. Without proper shelter and care, frostbite, hypothermia and death can overtake our...
Swan Song
by Gretchen Vinnedge (Peg Treegarden)
Submitted 09-24-2009 under OPINION
During a stressful commute, a random act of kindness puts things in perspective when a swan is saved from certain death.
