Fulton Street Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week
Submitted 08-08-2011 under NONPROFITS
Every day this summer, communities are converging to celebrate a simple miracle: farmers, as stewards of rural America, coming together to share a harvest that’s feeding local families. The result? More viable regional economies, increased...
Bartertown Diner raises money for market improvements at the Fulton Street Farmers Market with delicious eats
Submitted 07-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Fans of fresh, local food now have even more reason to get excited about the Our Goodness is Growing campaign to improve the Fulton Street Farmers Market (1147 E. Fulton). Starting Saturday, July 30, and running right through Saturdays of the...
Catalyst Radio: All4One a free festival to benefit the Humane Society of West Michigan
Submitted 07-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
Short on time? Download the interview and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (11:55) Michele Fife of Seva Yoga and Nikki Outhier join us on air to alert animal lovers to a fundraiser for the Humane Society of West Michigan. All day on Saturday...
Stacking up: How the new Fulton Street Farmers Market will put GR on the map
Submitted 07-28-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Farmers market patrons explain which item they are most excited about. View The Rapidian at Fulton Street Farmers Market in a larger map. The year 1922 brought many things: James Joyce published Ulysses, the early horror film Nosferatu was...
CRC Extends its Green Footprint
Submitted 07-26-2011 under NONPROFITS
Trees will be planted, a walking path put in, and a small, gravel parking lot will be installed this summer on a four-acre plot of land that sits next to the Grand Rapids, Mich., office of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Purchased...
Upcoming Rosa Parks rain barrel party to protect water resources
Submitted 07-25-2011 under NONPROFITS
West Michigan residents looking to save money on water bills and reduce local water pollution are encouraged to come to Rosa Parks Circle on August 1 to make a rain barrel for their home. West Michigan Environmental Action Council will be hosting a...
EV Coalition Launches in West Michigan
Submitted 07-22-2011 under NONPROFITS
A coalition of elected officials, environmental advocates and businessman launched the Built By Michigan campaign in a press conference at WMEAC headquarters today. The campaign was introduced through the signing of the petition to urge...
Wheels of appeal on the Kent Trails
Submitted 07-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
The moment I decided never to leave Grand Rapids, there was no engine rumble in the background or car window obstructing my view of the city. I was moving wheels with my own fuel on pedestrian terrain just west of the downtown district. It was my...
"Unplugged Wednesdays" connects Club members without a power cord
Submitted 07-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
This May, the Steil Boys & Girls Club decided to power down, literally. Staff members launched “Unplugged Wednesdays” after noticing one day that youth were flocking to play video games and use the computers instead of enjoying the...
Catalyst Radio: Good Morning Revolution
Submitted 07-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download it and listen at your leisure! INTERVIEW (8:41) Zachary Brennan and Jesicka Clark join us in studio today to talk about Good Morning Revolution, the group behind the Really, Really Free Market,...