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Catalyst Radio: LadyFestGR expanding women-focused workshops, entertainment

Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Featured in this episode of Catalyst Radio is LadyFestGR – a celebration of women in the local community, through workshops and a diverse array of...

Missional organization to give glimpse of poverty's challenges at local colleges

Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS

Rent, food, clothing, heat - these are essential costs for living in West Michigan. But what if a family's income isn't enough to cover these costs? Access of West Michigan's upcoming poverty simulation workshops will seek to initiate...

Refugee support program looking for more volunteers

Submitted 03-13-2014 under NEWS

Thrive: A Refugee Support Program, located at South Wyoming United Methodist Church, is looking for more volunteers to help support local refugees as they adjust to their new life in America. Thrive’s mission statement is “to...

The Meanwhile to host benefit to bring Cure Violence to Grand Rapids

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

On March 20 at 4 p.m., join neighbors at the The Meanwhile for a benefit to help raise awareness and funds for Cure Violence. This is the first benefit for Cure Violence to be held in Grand Rapids, and is organized by Ruth Kelly, Raynard Ross...

The Pickle Fort to host evening of poetry, performance

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The Pickle Fort, an East Hills hub of multimedia avant garde spectacle is presenting another evening of unbridled artistic exploration into the world of poetry. The evening will host visiting guest Gerry Fialka, historian and literary critic, from...

WMEAC to screen "Vanishing of the Bees" at UICA

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday March 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) will host the fourth film of its 2013-2014 Film Series at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UCIA). The film, "Vanishing of the Bees...

Residents share concerns, suggestions over US-131 and I-96

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently conducting a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study to evaluate the future of US-131 and I-96 in Kent County over the next 20 years. A portion of the study includes a series of...

Comedy team to give live commentary on B movie screening at Wealthy Theatre

Submitted 03-11-2014 under NEWS

Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 will recognize a not-so-subtle nod to the cult television show in the Wealthy Street Theatre's March 13 comedy event, WST3K presents "Black Fist." Both shows share a common premise: as an audience...

Catalyst Radio: CMC project is Elevating Voices in neighborhoods through access to modern media

Submitted 03-07-2014 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we turn the microphone to Community Media Center for a project called Elevating Voices. Funded by the W. K....

Citizens question where city snow piles are stored

Submitted 03-06-2014 under NEWS

With one of the heaviest snowfalls on record it was not uncommon to see trucks filled with snow transporting it away from the city. However, these trucks have prompted some Grand Rapids citizens to question where all of the snow is headed. "Do...

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