Christmas
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...
Ready For Life Horizons makes impact in community
by (mmm25)
Submitted 12-05-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Saturday, Dec. 3, Ready For Life’s Horizons program hosted a Christmas party in conjunction with Calvin residence hall Beets Veenstra. It’s a tradition that has been going on for quite some time, and a tradition that both Calvin students...
Uptown anticipates annual Holiday Shop Hop
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 12-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Frosted windowpanes, twinkling Christmas lights, evergreen garland hung like lush green waves. Long coats, clouds of breath hanging in the air like frozen moments and thermoses of steaming coffee and tea. As the brisk air of December envelops Grand...
1,000 Kent County families waiting for Christmas meal
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 12-04-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Access Pantry Network has completed registration of families for Christmas food and is in need of over 1,000 more providers to shop for and deliver all the food items needed for a family to create a delicious Christmas meal. This is a daunting...Kent Garden Club's 13th Annual Wreath Sale to benefit multiple charitable groups
by (Kent Garden Club)
Submitted 10-31-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Kent Garden Club's 13th annual Wreath Sale will be held at Breton Village Mall in Grand Rapids on Friday, November 16th from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 17th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Prices remain the same as previous years...
You Can Help Feed Over 7,000 Families this Holiday Season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Holiday Giving Network was formed to match congregations, individuals, groups, or businesses that can provide food with persons who need extra food for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last year over 7,000 families signed up to receive a holiday meal...
Happy Holidays from The Rapidian
by (Holly)
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
I admit it: I am a softie for the holiday season. Some years, it takes me longer to get into the spirit, as it did this year. But Sunday night, driving through town and peeking at all the magical twinkles of Christmas trees in homes in our Grand...
Family(ish) time during Christmas
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
Yes, we all know that the holidays are intended to be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Office parties, egg nog, twinkly lights, 24 hours of "A Christmas Story." These are all integral parts of the holiday experience. However, for...
Holiday Volunteer Events!
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 12-02-2011 under NONPROFITS
There's nothing quite like volunteering to get you into the holiday spirit. And there's nothing like the holidays to bring you lots of fun ways to volunteer! Click here to read about all of them! There's something for everyone: For the...