Christmas
Edelweiss Club of Grand Rapids to usher in Christmas with German heritage concert
by (erictank)
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...
In Season: December 7, 2013
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 12-06-2013 under NONPROFITS
Just In at the Market: Wreaths & Garland Egg Nog Christmas Trees Get it Before It's Gone: Chestnuts Currently at the Market: Brussel Sprouts Turnips Sweet PotatoesWinter SquashPie...
Cast your vote for best window display during Window Wonderland Campaign
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On November 22 Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. launched its Window Wonderland Campaign, an effort that challenges downtown businesses to create unique holiday themed window displays. Collaborating with local shops are students from Kendall College of Art...
Grand Rapids Downtown Market kicks off holidays with Winter Wonderland Open House, Very Merry Market Days
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Downtown Market (435 Ionia Avenue SW)Eve, an all-new destination for local food innovation, education and experimentation, kicks off the holiday season in December with a Winter Wonderland Holiday Open House on December 11 and Very...
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On December 6 from 6-10 p.m. galleries along the Division Avenue corridor will be open during evening hours for First Fridays. The event is designed around local artisans with work for sale. Handmade goods, artwork and drink specials will be...
'Holiday It Forward' provides unconventional method of giving
by (Angelyn Groenboom)
Submitted 11-17-2013 under NEWS
For the second consecutive year, community members are making the holiday season brighter by participating in an unusual method of giving based on the honor system. Community members are passing along envelopes stuffed with cash...
8,000 meals provided in the 2012 holiday season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
It happened again this year; on a day when I least expected it in mid-December. It was just a voice on the other end, but I couldn’t help tearing up when she told her story. Getting out of an abusive marriage, couch surfing at friend’s...
Wayne Squires warns against potential dangers of holiday charity
by (Ryan Hagerman)
Submitted 12-14-2012 under NEWS
Winter holidays bring out good feelings of cheer and charity. But what if giving to charity is actually not as beneficial as we think? Wayne Squires, head of Partners in Neighborhood Transformation, believes that holiday charity does not do all it...
Classic Christmas picture book released for new generation of readers
by (AnnByle)
Submitted 12-13-2012 under NEWS
When Lori Walburg wrote “The Legend of the Candy Cane” 15 years ago, she had no idea that the picture book would sell over 500,000 copies. Now the publisher, Grand Rapids-based Zonderkidz, is rereleasing the book with new illustrations...
In Season: December 8, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 12-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
In season at the Market Apples Root Vegetables Evergreens Christmas Trees Currently at the Market Onions (Green) Radishes Winter Squash Shoots Wheatgrass Cabbage (Kohlrabi) Lettuce (Romaine, Red Leaf, Green leaf, Boston Bibb) Kale Garlic...