West Michigan
Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids
by Shannon Cunningham (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS
Monday, May 14 kicks off Active Commute Week here in metro Grand Rapids. Held to encourage active transportation use, the week will feature various events, workshops and the Active Commute Week Challenge. From May 14 through Friday, May 18,...
Grand Rapids restaurants give back during Dining Out for Life fundraiser
by Shannon Cunningham (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 04-23-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
This Thursday, April 26, The Grand Rapids Red Project, an organization dedicated to creating awareness and educating individuals about HIV/AIDS and other life-altering diseases, will join more than 55 cities throughout the United States and Canada...
Until Love is Equal supporters to create human art: "To Holland, with love"
by Until Love Is Equal (Until Love Is Equal)
Submitted 04-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
On June 15, 2011, five members of council in Holland, MI voted against extending basic anti-discrimination protections, to its residents and workers that happen to be LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender.) On May 4, 2012, we come together in...
OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice
by Taylor Tosh (TDeborahTosh)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
“It’s about time!” This was Jewly Warren’s reaction to the formation of Occupy Grand Rapids, an activist organization seeking to return political power to the people of America. The 39-year-old grandmother with a history of...
Camp O'Malley donors break ground for new cabin
by Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (BGC Grand Rapids)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under NONPROFITS
Spring has arrived and preparations are underway to get Camp O’Malley ready for a fun-filled summer of campers. Camp O’Malley is growing and must keep up by building a new cabin to bring the camp up to capacity. Generous donors Jeff and...
Shop new West Michigan
by Until Love Is Equal (Until Love Is Equal)
Submitted 12-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Good-news holiday update in three parts: Holiday open house for gift buying! An invitation to West Michigan businesses. Announcement of "Shop Holland" promotions. 1. Open House! Put some equality under the tree this year! See sidebar (...
September is Stormwater Month: Rainiest Month of the Year
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
September is historically Grand Rapids’ rainiest month, with an average of 0.14 inches per day and 4.2 inches per month since 1986. This week also marks the 25th anniversary of Grand Rapids’ rainiest month ever and one of the...
Until Love Is Equal: Where Are You?
by Until Love Is Equal (Until Love Is Equal)
Submitted 09-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
Stop Sitting - Start Standing Until Love Is Equal is a grassroots effort based in West Michigan, dedicated to gaining protections - regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity - for the workers and residents in Holland, MI. This is about...
A proud weekend for West Michigan Pride Festival
by Sara Schneider (saradipity)
Submitted 06-21-2011 under NEWS
Bigger crowds, more vendors, exciting performers and a beautiful summer day made this year’s West Michigan Pride Festival, celebrating the LGBT community, one to remember. The festival started silently 23 years ago by the owners of The...Wyatt and Shari Knapp ~ Reclaim Concert
Submitted 06-13-2011 under
Wyatt and Shari Knapp ~ Reclaim Concert will be held on the CFM Stage on Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, at 7pm. Both Wyatt and Shari sing lead and harmony with exceptional vocal acuity and are also skillful arrangers who bring a fresh...- 1 of 3
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