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On being a first generation college student
- 07/25
Diving into the college world without the resources and advice of family who attended can be tricky to navigate but with some advice and storytelling we can help bridge the gap for incoming first-generation students. We will be covering this topic during the month of August. [read more]
Stay motivated to create this summer with Workshop Wednesdays
- 07/18
Held in the Avenue for the Arts [workshop] Space, this series aims to make learning a new skill or expanding your network of artists and writers easy, accessible, and exciting. It’s never been easier to meet your people. [read more]
Mobile food pantry helps relieve burden created by food insecurity
- 07/11
Many families at Sibley Elementary suffer from food insecurity, their monthly mobile food pantry is making a difference. [read more]
Ride The Rapid to visit free events throughout July
- 07/05
Visit free, transit-friendly events throughout Grand Rapids and the suburbs. [read more]
My journey to creativity activist after leading workshops at Girls Rock Grand Rapids
- 06/20
I've written songs everyday since February 12 of this year for my "365 Day Songwriting Challenge" and have written over 1000 songs since 2014. Everyone is creative and if you learn to unblock your creativity, you, too, can enjoy a creative and fulfilling approach to life. [read more]
Grand Rapids gathers to celebrate Asian culture, heritage at first festival
- 06/13
Grand Rapids hosted the first Asian Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Rosa Parks Circle. The festival was a cultural celebration with music, entertainment, food and dance. [read more]
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition ditches cars to walk, ride or roll during sixth annual Active Commute Week
- 06/06
Challenge yourself to an active commute for this popular weeklong event June 12-16 to benefit your health, better the environment, save on gas money and win prizes. [read more]
Song and dance: Opera GR, Grand Rapids Ballet collaborate
- 05/30
On June 8, 2017 members of Grand Rapids Ballet join forces with Opera Grand Rapids’ Emerging Artists to share a unique coming together of art forms. Opera Fusion–a performance featuring a juxtaposition of operatic vocals, popular music, and unconventional orchestrations. [read more]
Eastown Community Association partners with Urban Roots to grow its community garden
- 05/23
The ECA saw an alignment with the city's Neighborhood Match Fund goals of building stronger connections among residents and promoting equitable outcomes. [read more]
Made in MI Pop-Up Marketplace returns, providing platform for artists, artisans, entrepreneurs
- 05/16
More than 50 vendors will be present for the first event of the season, taking place on May 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., including local favorites like Hides and Stitches, Albright Lavender Farm, Pink Lemonade, Cutie Pie Craft, Third & Co. Studio and more. [read more]

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