Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council
Free program looks at life of Progressive Era activist: Educator Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss
by (Greater Grand R...)
Submitted 03-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Who was Josephine Ahnefeldt Goss? The question brings a blank stare from most area residents. Yet this local Progressive Era activist was on the forefront of numerous significant community contributions after she arrived in Grand...
Catch a peek Thursday night of a new book, "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip"
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
Two local women have tapped into the surging interest in eating fresh foods grown locally with a new book called "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip." Author Jaye Beeler and photographer Dianne Carroll... Catch a peek Thursday night of new book "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip"
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
Two local women have tapped into the surging interest in eating fresh foods grown locally with a new book called "Tasting and Touring Michigan's Homegrown Food: A Culinary Road Trip." Author Jaye Beeler and photographer Dianne Carroll...
Essential role of "Women of the (Fruit) Ridge" presented Thursday evening
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-20-2012 under NONPROFITS
Ahh . . . the spectacular spring blossoms of sweet-smelling apple, peach, cherry and other fruit trees will soon be in bloom along "The Ridge," the legendary area northwest of Grand Rapids known for its breathtaking rolling hills and...
Learn about the early years of the Fulton Street Farmers Market
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-05-2012 under NONPROFITS
Travel back into the early part of the 20th century Thursday evening when we learn how local residents -- mostly women-- tried to fight the high cost of food prices by convincing leaders to establish farmers markets, including the popular and...
Contributions of single, Dutch, immigrant women to GR in late 1800s presented Thursday
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
Among the many nationalities that settled in Grand Rapids, the Dutch were well represented. Underrepresented, however, was an historical account of the Dutch women and their contributions to the Grand Rapids area. Join us this week when author...
Petoskey author offers historical glimpse of Northern Michigan's Bay View community
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 01-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
Journey back to Northern Michigan's Victorian times Thursday evening, Jan. 13, when long-time Petoskey resident and author Mary Jane Doerr presents a glimpse of historic Bay View, a neighboring community near Petoskey. This popular coastal...
GR Historical Women walking tour gets higher turnout than expected
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 03-08-2010 under NEWS
On a beautiful Saturday morning—perfect weather for walking—more than 130 people crammed into two rooms at the Grand Rapids Public Library (111 Library NE) to learn about an overshadowed perspective of history in Grand Rapids: The woman's...
Celebrate the Legacy of Women's History during a whirlwind of events this March
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 03-02-2010 under NONPROFITS
A look back in history shows West Michigan women have long worn different hats while at work or play. Their lives took them to crowded cigar factories, warm laundry rooms, noisy newsrooms and the spotlight of stages. To celebrate their legacy...