Transplant Games of America to come to GVSU this July
Submitted 05-21-2012 under NEWS
With over 112,000 people in America awaiting transplant, raising awareness for organ donation registry is paramount to the organizers of the Transplant Games.
American Civil Liberties Union discusses civil rights, poverty
Submitted 05-21-2012 under OPINION
Miriam Aukerman Speaks to the ACLU on civil liberties, economics, incarceration.
A ferocious "County" at Actors' Theatre
Submitted 05-20-2012 under OPINION
A terrific production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play opens in the city.
Relaxation 101 class offered May 22
Submitted 05-18-2012 under NONPROFITS
Relaxation 101: Easy Techniques to use when you are stressed. Offered twice this summer for only $5.00 per session.
Catalyst Radio: Kids Food Basket addressing food insecurity in school-aged youth
Submitted 05-18-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kids Food Basket provides nearly 4,800 youth a take-home dinner each weekday.
World Refugee Day bio: That Wah
Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
In honor of the upcoming World Refugee Day event on June 23rd, Bethany Christian Services refugee resettlement program (PARA) is posting weekly biographies of families and individuals that are being helped in the adjustment to their new lives in Grand Rapids.
Glance at the Past - Tiger Baseball and WWII
Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
Unlike today, professional baseball, including the Detroit Tigers, was severely affected during Word War II by travel restrictions and the loss of players who had either enlisted or been drafted.
Fauxgrass Quartet - Reflections
Submitted 05-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
A Tale of Two Cities: Keys to economic sustainability in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-17-2012 under OPINION
This is a comparative snapshot of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Madison, Wisconsin, looking at diversity and the role of high-tech industry and its effect on the retention of talent.
GR Police Department K-9 Unit to be honored at K-9 Cabaret
Submitted 05-16-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Humane Society of West Michigan honors the GRPD K-9 unit with a special event happening this Thursday.
A Watershed Moment: National sustainable business conference comes to Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-16-2012 under NEWS
On today’s episode Elissa Hillary, Executive Director of Local First, discusses the upcoming tenth annual BALLE Conference
Which Way Home
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
This documentary film,followed by discussion led by Zulema Moret, follows unaccompanied child migrants, on their journey through Mexico, as they try to reach the United States. These are stories of hope and courage, disappointment and sorrow.
Appleseed Collective - Life Is Beautiful, I Guess
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
Miriam Aukerman of ACLU to speak in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-15-2012 under NEWS
Miriam Aukerman will discuss the protection of civil liberties in a time of economic crisis.
National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist
Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The national program, Hope Equals, has requested that local artist Georgia Taylor join them in the Middle East this summer.
Annual block captain's dinner focuses on safety
Submitted 05-14-2012 under OPINION
Block Captain's Dinner gets community leaders "fired up" about what's next for the neighborhood.
Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids
Submitted 05-14-2012 under NEWS
As Active Commute Week kicks off in Grand Rapids, various events and workshops will be held in the community to encourage health and sustainability through active commuting options.
New Grand Rapidian Molly Clauhs rises as notable culinary asset
Submitted 05-14-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
From food trucks to cooking classes to podcasts, Molly Clauhs discusses a few of her endeavors since moving to Grand Rapids just one year ago- and reveals some future foodie delights.
Jim Avett - Tribes
Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
Cultural historian Kevin Finney honored with 2012 Baxter Award
Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
Kevin Finney, highly regarded for his knowledge of Native Americans from the Great Lakes region, was honored with the 2012 Baxter Award Thursday night by the Grand Rapids Historical Society at its annual banquet.
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