Thanksgiving
19th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5k Turkey Trot
by Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPScommunications)
Submitted 10-27-2011 under
The purpose of this event is to promote community fitness, physical activity, health and wellness of the Greater Grand Rapids Area. A healthy community is a vibrant community. This is one of the several GRPS activities that will serve to have a...
Through the season: J. Dykstra Produce's chestnut stuffing and Bob Alt Farm's pumpkin centerpiece
by Fulton Street Farmers Market (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 11-24-2010 under NONPROFIT
For every person who took the day off work to cook for Thanksgiving, there's another person still plumbing their minds for what to make. Here are two recipes from a couple of our vendors. J. DYKSTRA PRODUCE'S CHESTNUT STUFFING Servings:...
More than just a Thanksgiving meal thanks to Saint Stephens
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 12-01-2009 under NONPROFIT
Article written by Sara Schneider It is about having a family. It is about stuffing empty tummies to the brim. It is about giving, and last Tuesday, Saint Stephens Church gave Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids the perfect definition of...
Turkey Throwdown and What Rapidians are Thankful About
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 11-23-2009 under NEWS
About 90 people gathered on November 23 for a noon potluck outside the Monroe Center Biggby Coffee www.biggby.com. Organized by Danny Beckett, Cindy Grace and Lisa Lehmann people from all over downtown gathered to meet, greet and eat. Participants...
First Ever Downtown Turkey Throwdown
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 11-18-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Wondering if you're up to the challenge of Thanksgiving 2009?Like any physical or mental feat, success depends on preparation and practice. For Rapidians who are nervous about the upcoming holiday, there is an opportunity to give the event a trial...
Who ‘Gots’ Us Now?
by Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids (grdominicans)
Submitted 11-10-2009 under NONPROFIT
In November, I think of Tony. I was teaching then, and he was one of the difficult students in my class. His parents were going through a bitter divorce – so I tried to be patient with him as he wreaked havoc in our classroom. One day, he came in...Neighborhood turkey dinner potluck
by American Legion Post 459 (American Legion...)
Submitted 11-02-2009 under
November 26, 2009: Post 459 Thanksgiving Dinner. This is a free dinner sponsored by the American Legion family. The public is welcome to attend. (if you want an adult beverage, you need to be sponsored by a member). ...
