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Red cedar sprouts from middle of Child Discovery Center parking lot

Submitted 10-22-2013 under NEWS

At the confluence of three neighborhoods- Heartside, South East Community and Heritage Hill- sits a brick building on three acres of concrete-dominated land. The building is the newest home, as of last year, to the Grand Rapids Child Discovery...

An International Expansion: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces Japanese Garden

Submitted 10-21-2013 under NEWS

Announced on February 15, 2012 David Hooker, President and CEO of Fredrik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park, shared with the world their plans to open the large-scale Japanese Garden described as the last major installment of their master plans for...

Clothes Closet expands in ministry opportunities for neighborhood

Submitted 10-18-2013 under NEWS

Heritage Hill Outreach Ministry (HHOM) started out as a Sunday School and clothing ministry in the basement of a church by church member Mary Boluyt, who had a love for the people and wanted to help them. Today, the ministry is located at 935 East...

Planting party to celebrate the breweries of beer city

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

This past summer, Grand Rapids' breweries created and sold their own versions of a tree-inspired craft beer. All 18 breweries sold their tree-inspired beer in order to support the Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project and Friends of Grand Rapids...

Creative Youth Center to get spooky for first fundraising gala

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

This Thursday night, the Creative Youth Center will be raising funds for their organization at their very first fundraiser: a pop-up dinner event called "The Captain's Affair." "This event will be hosted by Captain H. Tanny...

Get your Goonie on at Ah-Nab-Awen

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. will be screening its third movie this season at Ah-Nab-Awen Park on Friday, October 18. The Goonies is a family friendly 80's classic about a group of Oregon kids who go on adventure seeking pirate treasure while...

Neighborhood taqueria to join Wealthy Street

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

Across the street from neighborhood restaurant and bar The Winchester, an old building is being rehabbed to hold Donkey: A Neighborhood Taquieria. Owner Paul Lee, also owner of The Winchester, has been operating What the Truck, a food truck...

Local Epicurean adds chocolate lounge to downtown pasta shop

Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS

Once housed in the funky Eastown building shaped like a windmill, The Local Epicurean has outgrown its location and is now a recognized storefront on the Division Avenue coridor. Not only is the new building much larger than its previous locale, it...

Catalyst Radio: Civic Theatre opens its 88th season with The Giver

Submitted 10-11-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio we feature Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, as it begins its 88th season of performances. This season leans heavily on...

Kids to have their day in East Hills

Submitted 10-08-2013 under NEWS

East Hills neighbors- and the rest of the community- are encouraged to bring their children to Congress Elementary School for a day of fun. Kids Day at East Hills on Saturday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m. will take place rain or shine. Events will...

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