Community
Collaboration, mixed-use, inclusivity: building blocks of the GoSite space
by (GoSite)
Submitted 10-01-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Creating an information-sharing space in the heart of Grand Rapids, with comprehensive content and interactive technology that allows for multiple access points, requires the efforts of numerous people and organizations sharing in the vision. The...Spaces of Possibility: The Reimagined City
by (tfox)
Submitted 09-29-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
“The Reimagined City” was the first of three ArtPrize lectures, examining the relationship between art, citizens, and urban environments. Tuesday, September 24, Eva Franch i Gilabert and Reed Kroloff, engaged...
Cat Video Festival at ArtPrize to unite cat owners
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS
This Friday, September 27, the Walker Art Center will bring the second edition of the Cat Video Festival to ArtPrize. They will show a 75 minute film of cat videos, separated into seven different categories. The last category is a people's...
Story Matters: Dustin Wilfert finds community in local film, theatre
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Exploring the Catholic Tradition
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dominican Center at Marywood is introducing a new and ongoing series of monthly programs, each of which will explore an aspect of the Catholic faith and practices. Open to all who are interested in learning more about Catholicism, there will...
Planting trees, growing community
by (FriendsofGRParks)
Submitted 09-03-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
You enjoy the benefits provided by trees every day. Some of them are obvious; others are not. Perhaps not entirely intuitive is the role that trees play in our community. Various research demonstrates that trees help to make streets safer, deter...
Community Spotlight: Brian Beard
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 09-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
LINC knows that our communities are rich in one of the biggest assets there is—people. We know hundreds of people go above and beyond to make a difference, to help others. The LINC Neighborhood Engagement team is honored to work alongside...
Police department invites residents to have coffee with a cop
by (Raheeq Al-Zaidan)
Submitted 08-28-2013 under NEWS
If you're a Facebook fan of Grand Rapids Police Department, you may have received the public invitation for a community coffee date with police officers. On August 29, Rapidians will have a chance to meet and speak with officers at Tim Hortons...
Community Literacy Summit seeks to improve literacy in Grand Rapids
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 08-19-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Literacy Center of West Michigan’s Community Literacy Initiative will host the second Community Literacy Summit on Wednesday, September 25 at the Aquinas College Performing Arts Center, 1607 Robinson Avenue. The Community Literacy...
Celebrate A Gay Afternoon in Cherry Street Park
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The East Hills Council of Neighbors will be hosting A Gay Afternoon at Cherry Street Park on August 17. Described as “a neighborhood celebration of the spirit of inclusion and diversity that makes our community great,” the street party...