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Start Garden to host update forum, presenters to answer investor questions

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

On December 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. Start Garden will host its Update Night where past awarded participants will give a presentation on what they've done just 60-90 days after receiving the award and how they're coming on the implementation of...

Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to usher in Christmas with German heritage concert

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

On Sunday December 22 from 3:30-5 p.m. St. Mary's Catholic Church will host the the annual Edelweiss Choral Concert organized by the Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids. The Christmas themed concert pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of German...

Eastown resident to host annual arts and crafts open house

Submitted 12-17-2013 under NEWS

On December 20 and 21 Sierra Cole will open her Eastown home up to holiday shoppers for her final open house of the holiday season. Cole is a fiber artist that works with wool to create hats and handbags and has recently collaborated with local...

"It's who I am": Scout embraces his Eagle identity

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Midway through his Eagle Scout speech at his Eagle Court of Honor Saturday, Alex Putkovich did the unexpected: He removed the Eagle Scout neckerchief, badge and medal he had been awarded just minutes earlier. But the 17-year-old Catholic Central...

$1 million bikeway to be constructed in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

A long-awaited bicycle route will be constructed next year on Grand Rapids’ West Side. The route is approximately three-and-a-half miles and will link Kent Trails with the Fred Meijer White Pine State Trail. The Seward Avenue Bikeway will...

Snowy owls flock to West Michigan

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

The snowy owl, a bird native to the Arctic region, is once again making appearances in West Michigan. Several sightings of the majestic bird have been reported and have prompted curiosity as to why the bird is flying so far south. Janet Staal,...

Beerhorst family to welcome community into home

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

From December 13-15 the Beerhorst family will be opening the doors of their home to the public for their annual family art show. Rick Beerhorst, a local veteran artist, musician and activist, and his wife Brenda live in the East Hills neighborhood...

Silent art auction to feature local goods for international clean water cause

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

On December 14 at 7 p.m. there will be an art exhibit and silent auction held to benefit the Philippines after its recent typhoon catastrophe. Art for Water will exhibit local and national artists at The Forest, a creative agency...

Mid December Holiday Art Thing: no holiday craft stuff here

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

Join in the holiday shopping extravaganza on December 14 from 12-5 p.m. for the Mid December Holiday Art Thing. The exhibit is at a live/work lofts space at 506 Oakland SW showcasing seven of the area's accomplished artists working in a variety...

More art, more shopping at Urban Lights event

Submitted 12-10-2013 under NEWS

On December 14 from noon until 8 p.m. the Division Avenue corridor businesses will organize a shop hop just in time for the holiday season. If you've missed the Uptown Holiday Shop Hop, the UICA Artists' Holiday Market or the festivities at...

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