The Local Beet: Celebrating the bounty of the season as a member of a community supported agriculture farm
Submitted 08-02-2010 under OPINION
Besides growing your own food, being a member of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm is an excellent way to be connected to local farmers and the land they cultivate. As a member of a CSA, a family (or individual) pays the farmer a fee...
Southtown PhotoVoice screening sets direction for community action
Submitted 08-02-2010 under NEWS
Viewers were jumping out of their seats at Dirk Koning Microcinema last Friday evening as they debated the best way to improve Southtown neighborhoods. Nearly 30 attendees gathered at Wealthy Theatre on July 30 to view Southtown PhotoVoice, a...[AUDIO] City Commission considers plans from Uptown and Madison Square Corridor Improvement Authorities
Submitted 07-28-2010 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission reviewed proposals from the city's two corridor improvement authorities, Uptown and Madison Square, Tuesday at City Hall (300 Monroe Ave. NW). Representatives from the two districts spoke in support of extensive...
Community Groups Address Housing Concerns at GR City Commission Briefing
Submitted 07-26-2010 under NONPROFITS
A coalition of 24 community organizations will be presenting a position paper to the Grand Rapids City Commission at 10:30am tomorrow (7/27/2010) calling for cooperation to address growing housing concerns as a result of the recent changes...
Foundation set for the Pyramid Scheme
Submitted 07-22-2010 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Planning Commission voted today to approve a special land use permit for the Pyramid Scheme, a proposed neighborhood bar and music venue at 68 Commerce Ave SW in downtown Grand Rapids. Behind the scheme are Jeff and Tami VandenBerg...
In season - July 20, 2010
Submitted 07-20-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. New at the market! Sweet Corn!!! Peaches Gladiolas Cherry Tomatoes Hot...
In season - July 13, 2010
Submitted 07-13-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. New at the market! Sweet Corn (in limited quantities)!!! Plums...
In season - July 10, 2010
Submitted 07-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
What's in season? What fresh produce is on the horizon? If you're curious about what's at market, the Fulton Street Farmers Market publishes a list of goods every Tuesday. New at the market! Sweet Corn (in limited quantities)!!! Plums...
[MIDTOWN] Fulton St. Farmers Market enters competition for America's favorite farmers market
Submitted 07-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Market Manager Melissa Harrington is confident that Fulton Street Farmers Market can take the title of America's Favorite Farmers Market. Often noted for its block's worth of diverse vendors, the market is jam-packed every weekend. "We also have a...
Sizzling SBV for 4th of July Week
Submitted 07-06-2010 under NONPROFITS
Each week the Volunteer Center will highlight an exciting skill-based volunteer opportunity found on our Volunteer Solutions website. This week's opportunity comes from The Grand Rapids Chaper of SCORE: This skill-based opportunity is for those...